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Staci Segal has launched "The Sheitel Shuffle," a transformative initiative offering free sheitels to Orthodox women who cannot afford them. With sheitels ra...

Moyshe Nadir, a Yiddish writer and satirist, is gaining new popularity with his work being translated into English, including his acerbic comic play "Messiah...

The Tuacahn Center in Utah is staging a grand live musical production of "The Prince of Egypt," an adaptation of the Exodus story initially popularized by th...

Amazon is under scrutiny for continuing to sell merchandise that includes white supremacist symbols, despite policies against promoting hate. A report from w...

The article discusses Israel's increasing use of disposable tableware, driven by convenience and cultural habits, particularly among the ultra-orthodox Jewis...

Claude Lanzmann, a seminal figure in Holocaust documentary filmmaking, passed away at 92. Known for his monumental 1985 film "Shoah," Lanzmann pioneered a ne...

Abby Stein, a transgender activist who was raised in a Hasidic family in Williamsburg, sheds light on the historical support for transgender individuals by H...

Several earthquakes, with one measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale, shook the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel, causing some people in nearby areas like Tiber...

Shaina Taub, a Jewish lyricist known for her work in theater, has been selected to write lyrics for the Broadway musical adaptation of "The Devil Wears Prada...

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, a Jewish woman with a background in energy engineering and physics, made history by being elected as the mayor of Mexico City in Jul...

The article discusses the concept of "white-passing" within the Jewish community, particularly focusing on the experiences of Jews of Color. The author chall...

In an analysis of a Homeland Security press release advocating for the construction of a border wall, Aviya Kushner explores the potential use of Nazi dog wh...

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the renowned Jewish sex therapist, advocates for taking a break from the overwhelming barrage of negative news to focus on intimate conn...

An American-Israeli man, Michael Kadar, was convicted in Tel Aviv District Court for making numerous bomb threats to Jewish institutions, schools, and airlin...

Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg passionately argues that the Jewish community should oppose the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Trump administration's tra...

The article explores the significance of presenting iconic American theater works, such as "Fiddler on the Roof," in Yiddish, highlighting the cultural and h...

In a captivating project, the album "Yiddish Glory: The Lost Songs of World War II" resurrects the poignant yet powerful voices of Soviet Jews through Yiddis...

The article highlights the irony of White House adviser Stephen Miller's stance on immigration policies, given his own family history with immigration. Mille...

In his book "A Rich Brew," Professor Shachar Pinsker explores how cafes played a significant role in shaping modern Jewish culture before World War II. From ...

Through examining Armando Lucas Correa's novel 'The German Girl,' the article explores the historical tragedy of the SS St. Louis, a ship carrying Jewish ref...

Lily Cohen's unexpected journey to connect with her Jewish identity took place in Fairbanks, Alaska, where she moved for a climate change job. In this remote...

Seymour M. Hersh, a stalwart of investigative journalism, narrates his career in his memoir "Reporter," revealing how his upbringing influenced his probing n...

The exploration of Israel's lesser-seen side through the lens of eleven photographers, including Ruth Oratz, reveals the vibrant yet complex lives of margina...

French President Emmanuel Macron has officially recognized the 2003 murder of Sébastien Selam, a young French-Jewish DJ, as an anti-Semitic crime. Selam was ...

Israeli government officials approached leading American Jewish institutions offering funds to combat the BDS movement, but at least four organizations, incl...

Larry Mendelsohn, a Jewish race car promoter from Islip, New York, is credited with inventing the Demolition Derby. His innovative ventures indirectly link t...

The article reflects on the impact of Philip Roth's death on the Jewish American literary landscape, highlighting the significance of his works like "Portnoy...

Tom Wolfe's satirical critique of Leonard Bernstein in the essay "Radical Chic" has been a topic of controversy since its publication. While attending a fund...

Gerald M. Steinberg critiques Amnesty International (AI) for its persistent campaign against Israel, accusing the organization of being biased and propagatin...

The overturning of a federal ban on state-authorized sports gambling by the U.S. Supreme Court has brought renewed attention to the significant and storied i...

Judge Rachel (Ruchie) Freier stands as a groundbreaking figure in the American legal system, being the first Hasidic woman to become a judge. Based in Brookl...

Iran reportedly launched 20 missiles at Israel from Syria, which were intercepted or landed in Syrian territory, with no Israeli casualties. Israel responded...

Senator John McCain expressed regret in his new book and accompanying documentary for not choosing Senator Joseph Lieberman as his running mate in the 2008 p...

Swarthmore College has decided not to discontinue the sale of Sabra hummus on campus despite a petition from the Students for Justice in Palestine. The colle...

The article explores the intersection of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning status and his relationship with Marilyn Monroe. In 1949, Miller received the...

The Austrian Mauthausen Committee, representing Nazi-era concentration camp survivors, has excluded the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) from a memorial service...

Justice Elena Kagan, during a Supreme Court hearing on President Trump's travel ban on Muslim-majority countries, posed a provocative hypothetical about an a...

Pickles have become a beloved staple in Jewish cuisine due to historical and practical reasons. Originating in Eastern Europe, where Jews faced harsh winters...

The article explores J.K. Rowling's complex relationship with the Jewish community, highlighting her vocal support against antisemitism and her literary work...

The article details the evolving commemoration of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising from its immediate aftermath during the Holocaust to contemporary observances. I...

Mexican artist Pedro Reyes debuts a puppet show titled Manufacturing Mischief at MIT, featuring mini versions of Noam Chomsky, Karl Marx, Ayn Rand, and Elon ...

Anthony Scaramucci, also known as "The Mooch," expressed his support for a one-state solution during a meeting at Rutgers Chabad, criticizing organizations l...

Roman Polanski's 1968 film "Rosemary's Baby," based on Ira Levin's novel, is examined for how it subtly incorporates Jewish elements, despite its overt Catho...

Israeli forces confronted Palestinian protesters along the Gaza-Israel border, resulting in the deaths of seven Palestinians and injuries to at least 150 oth...

Jeff Morgan, the vintner at Covenant Winery, emphasizes the importance of choosing quality kosher wines that are not overly sweet for Passover Seder. He beli...

Washington, D.C. Councilman Trayon White, who faced criticism for suggesting that the Rothschild family controls the weather, has been receiving numerous inv...

The phenomenon of Christian Passover seders has raised questions about cultural appropriation. These Christian adaptations take Jewish Passover elements like...

In March 2018, the Polish Attorney General declared unconstitutional a recent law criminalizing any assertion that Poland was partly responsible for Nazi cri...

Netta Barzilai, winner of Israel's Next Star competition, will represent Israel in the 63rd Eurovision competition with a powerful song by Doron Medley and S...

Manischewitz has introduced a ground-breaking product in the world of kosher food: frozen, pre-sliced, and pre-cooked gefilte fish. This new offering drastic...