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Rabbi Shai Held's new book, "Judaism Is About Love," challenges the common perception of Judaism as focused solely on laws and justice, arguing that love, co...

The episode delves into the complexities of medically assisted dying within the Jewish community, highlighting the emotional and religious controversies it r...

Jordi Mand and director Philip Akin discuss the issues of medically assisted dying (MAiD) within the Jewish community, as inspired by a personal experience t...

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi critically discuss the leadership of Prime Minister Netanyahu amidst ongoing internal and external conflicts faced by ...

Felicia Madison and Ellen Sugarman discuss their journeys as female Jewish comedians starting their careers later in life in a comedic and inspiring conversa...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted strongly to the United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, foll...

The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, which the US abstained from, causing a rift between the US and Is...

A recent Pew Research Center survey indicates that while Israel is facing some challenges in public opinion due to ongoing conflicts and PR struggles, overal...

Despite recent criticism and PR challenges facing Israel in the US, a Pew Research Center survey suggests that Israel still enjoys more support among America...

Yitzchok Rosenberg, a Chasidic man in the fish tank business, shares his journey of turning his childhood passion for fish into a successful business providi...

The author discusses the challenges faced by The New York Times in accurately portraying the significance of the Temple Mount in Judaism. The writer criticiz...

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner unintentionally echoed an antisemitic trope during a livestream with Jewish influencer Adin Ross by saying Jews run th...

The essay discusses the convergence of political and emotional turmoil experienced in the context of Israel, the Palestinians, and the Jewish community, part...

A new bill in California seeks to ban calling for genocide on public college and university campuses as part of efforts to combat antisemitism. The bill, SB ...

Pennsylvania state Rep. Jared Solomon, a candidate for attorney general, has made the fight against antisemitism a central part of his platform, emphasizing ...

Joe Lieberman, a former Connecticut senator and the first Jewish vice-presidential nominee, has passed away at 82. Lieberman, an Orthodox Jew, maintained his...

The U.S. Department of Education is launching a discrimination investigation into UC Santa Barbara following an incident where the Jewish student body presid...

Comedian Modi Rosenfeld, known for entertaining Orthodox Jewish audiences, released a new comedy special aiming to attract non-Jewish viewers as well. Titled...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's strong support for Hamas manifests in public rhetoric and diplomatic spats with Israel, but scholars suggest a more ...

Emma Goldman, a prominent Jewish anarchist, was arrested at the Forward Building in 1916 for speaking about birth control, a subject deemed illegal under the...

British authorities are investigating an incident at Manchester airport where two Israeli survivors of an Oct. 7 attack were reportedly held and harassed by ...

Kveller offers a guide with seven ways to adapt your Passover Seder this year in light of recent events like the October 7 attack in Israel and the war in Ga...

The split between Ben Shapiro and Candace Owens highlights how Israel and antisemitism are causing divisions within the right-wing political landscape. The r...

Senator Chuck Schumer, the Democratic majority leader, recently criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the conflict in Gaza, call...

The United States abstained from vetoing a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, sparking criticism from Israeli Prime Minister B...

Jewish actress Ashley Tisdale, known for her role in High School Musical, is expecting her second child with her husband, composer Christopher French. Tisdal...

Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan, at 89, was recently honored with Germany's highest civilian award, the Order of Merit, for her tireless efforts i...

Rav Chaim and Rebbetzin Batsheva Kanievsky were a deeply inspirational couple known for providing solace to the Jewish community. Despite Rebbetzin Batsheva ...

The text discusses the potential decline of the Squad, a group of far-left House Democrats known for pushing progressive policies and anti-Israel views. The ...

Robin, a vibrant 75-year-old with a love for teaching, family, and her dog, has had her life drastically altered by a brain tumor and subsequent stroke, leav...

A mother is grappling with accommodating her married son and his growing family during Pesach visits when space is tight in her home, leading to a dilemma ab...

The text recounts a series of mishaps in the world of Jewish music and events, detailing instances of the worst orchestra, band-audience ratio, post-concert ...

Torat Imecha Nach Yomi is a program that involves women studying a chapter of Nach (Hebrew Bible) each day, following a cycle that spans Neviim and Kesuvim. ...

The text explores the challenge of controlling our thoughts, using the analogy of trying not to think about a pink elephant. It delves into the idea that whi...

The article explores the historical use of poisoning as a political weapon, emphasizing its long and secretive history as a means to eliminate enemies. It de...

The article discusses the "Traumatized Israel Trope," where critics condemn Israel for alleged callousness and insensitivity in its military operations in Ga...

The author, a Kollel wife living in Israel, reflects on feeling caught in a "strange space in the middle" amid challenging times for Klal Yisrael. Despite wo...

Yury Kharchenko, a Russian-born Jewish artist based in Berlin, explores his complex identity as a contemporary Jew through his paintings that combine pop cul...

Manischewitz, the well-known kosher food brand, has undergone a major rebranding to attract a wider audience with a fresh look featuring bold colors, Hebrew-...

A delegation of nearly 50 Hadassah members and supporters embarked on a solidarity mission to Israel in January, led by Hadassah National President Carol Ann...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted strongly to the US abstaining from a UN Security Council resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza, blaming the Bid...

The text discusses the perception of a decline in the status of Jewish people in the United States, emphasizing that the increase in antisemitism is not the ...

Aaron David Gordon, a figure from a previous century, is reconsidered in contemporary times by Tel Aviv University professor Yuval Jobani in a new book. Whil...

The AJS Critical Sources Podcast, a new addition to the Adventures in Jewish Studies lineup, features Jewish studies scholars delving into significant source...

Former IDF combat soldier Elazar Weiss reflects on his personal journey from believing in Israel's just cause to empathizing with Palestinians and recognizin...

Abandoned resorts in the Catskills, once part of the famed Borscht Belt catering to Jewish clientele, are repeatedly catching fire, sparking grief and concer...

Haaretz journalist Sheren Falah Saab, reporting on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, discusses how younger Arabs in Israel increasingly identify as Palestinia...

In 1943, during their time in Terezin concentration camp, Peter Kien and Viktor Ullmann created the symbolic opera "The Emperor of Atlantis" as a reflection ...

Tensions between Israel and the United States have escalated following Israel's anger at the U.S. abstention on a U.N. Security Council resolution calling fo...

Amid ongoing tensions between Israel and the U.S., this episode analyzes Israel's reaction to the U.S. abstaining from a U.N. ceasefire resolution and Netany...