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One year after Hurricane Sandy, the Jewish community in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, is still grappling with the storm's lingering impact. The predominantly Jew...

Brandon Stanton, renowned for his popular photoblog 'Humans of New York,' has been capturing the diverse tapestry of life in New York City for the past three...

Kill Your Darlings, a film about Allen Ginsberg's early years, explores the young poet's complex blend of personal and artistic desires. Featuring Daniel Rad...

Abraham Cahan was a key figure in American Jewish life as the founding editor of the Jewish Daily Forward, a Yiddish newspaper he led for fifty years. Cahan ...

Daryl Roth is a trailblazing theater producer recognized for her contributions to Broadway, with numerous accolades like a Tony for 'Kinky Boots.' Overcoming...

The 60th anniversary staging of Samuel Beckett's "Waiting For Godot" in Yiddish at the Castillo Theatre in Manhattan marks a groundbreaking interpretation of...

The article reflects on Jon Stewart's return to 'The Daily Show' and highlights some of his most notable Jewish-themed comedic moments. Particularly, it ment...

'Ottolenghi: The Cookbook' by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi offers innovative twists on traditional Rosh Hashanah recipes, focusing on dishes popularized ...

The Leo Frank story, revolving around the trial, conviction, and lynching of Leo Frank in 1915, is seen as a pivotal moment in American Jewish history, spark...

Hannah Senesh's story, captured in the exhibit "Fire in My Heart" at the Illinois Holocaust Museum, highlights her exceptional bravery and personal journey. ...

Angela Buchdahl, a pioneering figure in Reform Judaism known for her unique background as the first Asian-American and the first woman ordained as both a can...

NASA's unprecedented research initiative involves astronaut twins, Mark and Scott Kelly, to study genetic impacts of spaceflight. While Scott spends a year a...

The article discusses the resurgence of the Jewish American Princess (JAP) stereotype in the reality TV show "Princesses: Long Island" on Bravo. The show fol...

Primo Levi, a renowned survivor of Auschwitz and acclaimed author, is the subject of historical debate after the publication of Sergio Luzzatto's book 'Parti...

An internal MIT report on the Aaron Swartz case defends the university's actions while criticizing its lack of leadership in the face of the internet activis...

Shulem Deen explores the intriguing world of Hasidic fashion through Michael Levin's art exhibit, "Jews of Today." Levin, an artist drawn to the Hasidic life...

Mira Nair, an acclaimed Indian film director, has declined an invitation to be the guest of honor at the Haifa Film Festival, joining other artists in boycot...

A 500-year-old skeleton believed to be of a Jewish man was discovered in Recife, Brazil, by archaeologists led by Marcos Albuquerque from the Federal Univers...

Arye Sachs, an Orthodox Jewish man from North Babylon, Long Island, is suing his landlord for insisting he remove a mezuzah from his apartment's doorway. Sac...

Sir Nicholas Winton, a British hero, saved nearly 700 Czech and Slovak Jewish children before World War II, a story captured in the documentary "Nickys Famil...

A recent poll conducted by right-wing organizations dedicated to the Temple Mount reveals that 30% of Israeli Jews support the reconstruction of the Third Te...

The streets of Cairo's Tahrir Square were filled with over 200,000 Egyptians on the first anniversary of President Mohamed Morsi's inauguration, demanding hi...

Living as a Jew in Cairo, Egypt offers a complex and often challenging experience, as recounted by an anonymous American Jew residing there. While forming bo...

The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, visited by Michelle Obama and her children, serves as a poignant and evolving site of reflection on th...

In the traditionally Hasidic neighborhood of South Williamsburg, some residents are pushing against the exclusion of their area from New York City's new Citi...

Renee Ghert-Zand's article highlights the efforts of the Endangered Language Alliance (ELA) in preserving various Jewish languages, such as Juhuri, Bukhori, ...

Hannah Arendt's profound and controversial ideas are brought to life in Margarethe von Trotta's biopic, focusing on the philosopher's analysis of Adolf Eichm...

The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has successfully regained its tax-exempt status after it was revoked by the IRS in 2012 due to failure to file requ...

In her exploration of the colorful character of David Manheim, Maia Efrem unveils the humorous and candid world of Katz's Deli through its self-proclaimed 'L...

Vasily Grossman's "An Armenian Sketchbook," now available in English for the first time, showcases the renowned Russian writer's personal reflections during ...

The New York Pops honored the acclaimed composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz at Carnegie Hall on April 12, marking both a tribute to his expansive career a...

The article explores Pope Francis's surprising appreciation for Marc Chagall’s "White Crucifixion," a painting depicting Jesus as a Jewish figure, wearing a ...

David Nunes Carvalho, a Jewish investigator renowned for his expertise in ink and handwriting, played a crucial role in unlocking complex criminal mysteries ...

Jennifer Abadi, cookbook author and culinary instructor, delves into Syrian Passover traditions, offering insights into Syrian-Jewish cuisine and Passover fa...

Robert Zaretsky reflects on the role of the Catholic Church in Argentina during the 'dirty war' and its parallels with the French Church's actions during Vic...

Avi Binyamin, the owner of the Kippa Man store in Jerusalem, settled out of court with Marvel Comics and Warner Brothers after being accused of selling unlic...

Pope Francis, formerly Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, faces criticism from some Argentinians who claim he remained silent during Argentina's "Di...

The pro-Israel lobby AIPAC is attempting to redefine Israel as a progressive cause to appeal to liberal Democrats, a group traditionally less favorable towar...

Rabbi Menachem Froman's legacy is a unique testament to Jewish-Muslim coexistence, bringing together ideologies often seen as diametrically opposed. As a har...

The Israeli documentary 'The Gatekeepers,' which is nominated for an Oscar, is stirring controversy within Israel, particularly from Prime Minister Benjamin ...

The Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary, edited by Solon Beinfeld and Harry Bochner, is a groundbreaking addition to Yiddish-language education, offerin...

The article reflects on the Columbia space shuttle disaster a decade later, focusing on the personal impact on the family of Israel's first astronaut, Ilan R...

Michael Winograd represents a new generation of klezmer musicians who have carried forward the 1970s klezmer revival's spirit of identity exploration. His la...

Renee Ghert-Zand reports on notable Jewish figures and celebrities in the news, highlighting those present at President Obama's second inauguration and recen...

Two Israeli documentaries have earned nominations for the prestigious Academy Awards in 2013. "5 Broken Cameras," co-directed by Emad Burnat and Guy Davidi, ...

Pope Benedict XVI used his annual Christmas message at St. Peter's Basilica to urge individuals to prioritize prayer over technology and to make room for God...

Arthur Schnitzler, a Viennese Jewish doctor and playwright born 150 years ago, is recognized for his candid examination of erotic impulses and acute psycholo...

Carole King, the iconic American singer-songwriter, has been awarded the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, making her the firs...

Neal Gottlieb, a co-founder of the California-based organic ice cream company Three Twins, created three Jewish-themed ice cream flavors in honor of comedian...

Benjamin Resnick explores the intertwining of Hanukkah and Christmas traditions among American Jews, suggesting that Hanukkah has historical roots in adaptin...