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The article discusses the link between whiskey production, feminism, and the Talmudic tractate of Sotah in the context of Tu B'Shvat. It highlights how whisk...

Gad Elmaleh, a Moroccan-Jewish-French comedian, is making a name for himself in English-language stand-up comedy, incorporating aspects of Sephardic Jewish c...

Rep. Steve Israel, a prominent Democratic Congressman from Long Island, has announced his decision to retire from Congress after eight terms. Although he pla...

Adam Langer reflects on how Dylan Thomas's "A Child’s Christmas in Wales" became a cherished holiday story for his Jewish family in Chicago, illustrating the...

Zusha, a Jewish world soul band, has created a unique rendition of the famous Star Wars Imperial March, blending it with a traditional niggun style to celebr...

An elementary school in eastern Kentucky has removed a segment from its performance of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' that quotes the New Testament, following f...

Alex Kane discusses the divisive presence of national flags, such as the American and Israeli flags, in New York synagogues. He argues that these symbols int...

Menachem Freedman discusses the long-standing and complex interplay between politics and religion in Jewish synagogues, specifically through the display of n...

This article explores the enduring significance and art exhibitions of Coney Island, detailing its cultural metamorphosis from a prominent seaside resort to ...

Family members of the Israeli athletes brutally murdered during the 1972 Munich Olympics by the Palestinian group Black September revealed harrowing details ...

In celebration of Woody Allen's 80th birthday, various outlets have created rankings of his movies, showcasing different perspectives on his filmography. The...

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry reports a 39% decrease in anti-Semitic incidents in Australia over the past year, attributed to an earlier spike du...

Fabian Wolff reviews Kliph Nesteroff's comprehensive history of American comedy, emphasizing its integral role played by Jewish and African-American entertai...

The article highlights eight unique and imaginative menorahs that bring a creative flair to Hanukkah celebrations. Each menorah is crafted with a distinct de...

Arthur Miller's play, "Incident at Vichy," performed recently at the Signature Theatre in Manhattan, delves deeply into the themes of collaboration, race, an...

The Evangelical Church in Germany, consisting of Lutheran, Reformed, and United churches, has officially distanced itself from the anti-Semitic views of its ...

The documentary 'The Day Hitler Died', premiering on the Smithsonian Channel, revives long-lost filmed interviews with 22 individuals who spent Hitler's fina...

Hedy Lamarr, the Jewish actress and inventor, was celebrated in a Google Doodle for her 101st birthday on November 9. Born in Vienna, Lamarr made a scandalou...

The article discusses the stage production of "The Rothschilds & Sons" by Sheldon Harnick, Jerry Bock, and Sherman Yellen, focusing on the story of the Roths...

Canadian comedian Nathan Fielder launched a line of windbreakers called Summit Ice, with proceeds supporting the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. Initia...

Mahmoud Abbas assured Dutch Jews that he does not intend to cancel the Oslo Accords or demand the absorption of millions of Palestinians by Israel. He emphas...

Yitzhak Rabin's assassination marked a profound turning point in Israeli history, disrupting a burgeoning peace process with the Palestinians and highlightin...

Julie R. Enszer reflects on the Sheva Berakhot, or Seven Blessings, recited during Jewish wedding ceremonies, through the lens of same-sex marriage and her p...

A new hologram show by Hologram USA will bring Jewish comedian Andy Kaufman back to the stage, tapping into the cult belief that he faked his death in 1984 a...

Comedian Nathan Fielder created Summit Ice, an outerwear company, to promote Holocaust awareness after discovering that a previous jacket he wore paid tribut...

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Geraldine Brooks discusses her novel "The Secret Chord," which explores the life of the biblical King David, drawing inspirat...

Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin discusses her current role in the Broadway revival of "Spring Awakening," which includes a cast of deaf actors who sign t...

Ruth Messinger, known as the "Jewish Madonna of human rights," has played a significant role in mobilizing the American Jewish community through the American...

Celebrated architect Moshe Safdie discusses his complex relationship with Israel, reflecting both on his significant contributions to Israeli architecture an...

In his memoir "The Courage to Act: A Memoir of a Crisis and Its Aftermath," former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke reflects on his experiences growing ...

In her book "Ben Shahn's New Deal Murals: Jewish Identity in the American Scene," art historian Diana L. Linden explores the impactful and politically charge...

The Hungarian Holocaust drama 'Son of Saul,' starring Geza Rohrig, is a haunting cinematic portrayal of life within the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp. At the...

Theo Bikel, a prolific actor and singer, epitomized the qualities of a modern Jewish prophet through his activist efforts for justice and morality. As descri...

A New York state Supreme Court judge has allowed the Yom Kippur ritual of kapparot to proceed by ruling that there is insufficient evidence to prove it is a ...

Five Rosh Hashanah-themed music videos are highlighted to enhance the High Holiday spirit. The list includes a variety of covers and original songs, such as ...

Michael Dorfman recounts his experiences in Gaza during his time in Israel, highlighting the vibrant and hospitable atmosphere of the region before its curre...

Vice Media's docu-series "Hip Hop In The Holy Land" explores the diverse and often underrepresented voices in Israeli and Palestinian hip hop culture. Hosted...

Michelle Lee, a twice Tony-nominated actress, discusses her role as Madame Morrible in the Broadway musical 'Wicked' during an interview in her dressing room...

The upcoming Star Wars installment, 'The Force Awakens,' presents new villains, Supreme Leader Snoke and Kylo Ren, whose origins reflect a speculative world ...

Jay Michaelson reflects on the current state and future of Progressive Judaism in America, drawing parallels with Rabbi Yohanan Ben Zakkai's establishment of...

Heinz, a brand synonymous with ketchup in the United States, can no longer label its product as ketchup in Israel due to a ruling by the Israeli Health Minis...

Iranian Jews navigate life as a minority under a Shiite Islamist regime with both resilience and challenges. Despite facing systemic discrimination, such as ...

A decade after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans' Jewish community reflects on both the enduring scars and remarkable resilience that shaped their identity foll...

Leo Frank, a Jewish man from Atlanta, was wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl in 1913 amidst anti-Semitic and anti-Northern sen...

Aviva Kempner's documentary "Rosenwald" celebrates the philanthropic legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish businessman who profoundly impacted African America...

Jewish reporter Larry Cohler-Esses journeys to Iran, providing a unique perspective as the first journalist from a Jewish, pro-Israel publication to be grant...

An article from Vanity Fair in 2015 suggested that Donald Trump's ex-wife, Ivana Trump, mentioned that he kept a book of Adolf Hitler's speeches, "My New Ord...

Molly Staub's article reminisces about her family's experiences at their New Jersey farm purchased post-WWII, inadvertently connecting with the legacy of Ame...

The article reflects on the 10-year anniversary of the Israeli disengagement from Gaza and the emotional impact it had on different sectors of Israeli societ...

The author reflects on his changing perception of Woody Allen, noting a shift from the filmmaker's once-revered status to current cultural criticism. He reco...