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The article explores the author's quest for the perfect cold borscht, highlighting the variations in ingredients and preparations between different Eastern E...

After Israeli judokas Or Sasson and Yarden Gerbi won bronze at the Rio Olympics, judo has emerged as a potential new national sport for Israel. With five out...

The article by Ari Feldman explores six Jewish figures from history who were perceived as potential messiahs but ultimately did not fulfill such expectations...

The Temple Institute in Jerusalem is launching the Nesher HaKodesh Institute for Kohanic Studies, the first school dedicated to training priests for a hoped-...

The article celebrates Amazon's decision to open physical bookstores, linking it to the enduring value of tactile literary experiences and cultural tradition...

Billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen is investing $250 million in Quantopian, a Boston-based investment firm that uses computerized algorithms submitted by t...

Menachem Wecker's examination of Rembrandt's 1629 painting, "Judas Returning the Thirty Pieces of Silver," explores the artist's unique presentation and its ...

The article discusses the relationship between the famous artist Rembrandt and the Jewish community. It delves into how Rembrandt depicted Jews in his art an...

At the National Museum of American Jewish History, the "Locally Grown: Jersey's Jewish Farms" exhibit sheds light on the rich history of Jewish farming commu...

Peter Yarrow, of the iconic folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, reflects on continuing to perform with Paul Stookey after Mary Travers' death. Despite her absen...

Simone Zelitch explores the alarming parallels between Philip Roth's 2004 novel, "The Plot Against America," and the rise of Donald Trump in the political ar...

Steven I. Weiss, the director of programming at The Jewish Channel, and his sons were featured on Humans of New York, sharing Weiss's innovative method of te...

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order targeting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement, requiring state agencies to divest ...

In 2016, the release of "Captain America: Steve Rogers No. 1" by Marvel Comics sparked outrage when it was revealed that Captain America, originally created ...

Rosalie Chris Lerman, who passed away at 90, was instrumental in Holocaust remembrance efforts alongside her husband, Miles Lerman, a Holocaust survivor and ...

The appointment of Avigdor Lieberman as Israel's Defense Minister in 2016 signaled significant shifts in Israeli politics and international relations. Known ...

"Indecent" is a play by Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman that revisits the scandalous history of Sholem Asch's 1907 play "God of Vengeance". The production m...

The article discusses how Donald Trump gained popularity among white supremacists due to his statements and policies perceived as racist, such as banning Mus...

Chloe Wise's "Star of Larry David (wonky)" is a curious piece featured at the NADA Art Fair, known for its unique bacon Star of David made with oil paint on ...

Rob Reiner's film "Being Charlie" explores the personal and turbulent journey of dealing with a child's drug addiction. Inspired by his son Nick's own battle...

Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, likely came from a converso family, sparking discussions about Jewish themes in his work. While some speculate ab...

A recently auctioned letter by former President William Howard Taft criticized Louis Brandeis' nomination to the Supreme Court, calling it anti-Semitic. Taft...

Alyza D. Lewin shares the story of how her grandmother, Peppy Sternheim Lewin, played a crucial role in rescuing 6,000 Jews from the Nazis during World War I...

The iconic Forward Building, situated in New York's Lower East Side, epitomizes the evolving identity of the neighborhood—a shift from a hub of Jewish labor ...

Molly Crabapple, born Jennifer Caban to a Jewish mother and Puerto Rican father, is an artist and journalist recognized for her unique blend of art and activ...

Yaakov Katz, a former aide to Naftali Bennett, has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, succeeding Steven Linde. Katz, who former...

The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has raised concerns about anti-Semitism at some City University of New York (CUNY) campuses, particularly involving...

An exploration of New York's Yiddish theater from its beginnings on the Bowery to its cultural infiltration into Broadway, as highlighted in an exhibit curat...

After fleeing Auschwitz and living in South America under a false name, Nazi leader Dr. Josef Mengele's remains, known for torturous experiments on prisoners...

This article discusses the rediscovery of a Yiddish interview with Golda Meir, conducted by journalist Shlomo Ben-Israel in 1971. The interview covers variou...

Paul Reubens makes a notable comeback as Pee-Wee Herman in the Netflix production "Pee-Wee's Big Holiday," co-produced with Judd Apatow. After nearly three d...

The article presents five innovative hamantaschen recipes perfect for Purim celebrations. The recipes include an Asian twist with black sesame seeds, a vegan...

As a self-proclaimed comic book rabbi, Simcha Weinstein delves into the ongoing debate about who would win in a battle between Batman and Superman, highlight...

Nina Safar offers a playful twist on traditional Purim hamantaschen by creating a recipe for vegan Pop-Tart hamantaschen. The recipe includes a flaky pastry ...

The article explores the anxieties felt by Holocaust survivors in light of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, drawing parallels to fascist regimes of...

Forty faculty members at Columbia University have signed a petition, led by Professor Rashid Khalidi, advocating for the school to divest from companies link...

The article discusses the significance of lentils in the Bible, focusing on the story of Jacob and Esau. It delves into how the consumption of lentil stew by...

Donald Trump's stance of neutrality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict became a focal point during a Republican debate, drawing sharp criticism from his riv...

Ann Goldstein, renowned for translating Elena Ferrante, discusses her monumental project of translating the complete works of Primo Levi. Levi, often pigeonh...

During his political career, John Kasich, a former GOP candidate, was so disturbed by the Coen Brothers' film "Fargo" that he attempted to have it removed fr...

The head of Austria's Jewish community criticized prosecutors for not indicting authors of an article in a far-right magazine affiliated with the FPO party t...

At a recent meeting of the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn, a contentious decision was made to require a 75% supermajority vote for any boycott proposal, a ...

The 1996 film "The Birdcage," directed by Mike Nichols and written by Elaine May, is celebrated for its blend of Jewish and gay cultural themes, exploring ci...

Abe Vigoda, of Russian Jewish descent, was a versatile actor celebrated for roles such as Detective Fish in the TV sitcom "Barney Miller" and Salvatore Tessi...

Ezra Glinter reviews Amy Shira Teitel's "Breaking the Chains of Gravity: The Story of Spaceflight Before NASA," which explores the historical interplay betwe...

The article discusses homemade date honey, known as devash in Hebrew and considered a representation of dates in the seven species traditionally eaten on Tu ...

The history and significance of the date palm in Israel, intertwined with the country's own story, reflect its diverse uses from providing food, fiber, and s...

Herman Wouk recounts how encountering historian Raul Hilberg and his work "The Destruction of the European Jews" shaped his writing of novels like "The Winds...

Actress Maya Rudolph will be featured in a PBS documentary tracing the ancestry of pop culture personalities, focusing on her African American roots and Jewi...

Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish new year for trees, traditionally observed on the 15th of Shvat, is a celebration that includes consuming fruits and nuts, like almond...