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Mieczysław Weinberg, a composer of Polish-Jewish origin, is finally receiving recognition for his profound and historically resonant works, despite years of ...

In an article originally published in 1903, a father seeks advice on whether his son should play baseball, expressing concern over the game's perceived lack ...

Israeli Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz has completed a 45-year project by releasing a new Hebrew translation of the Talmud, starting in 1965 and working to make the a...

Esteemed food writer Joan Nathan releases "Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France," exploring the rich history and evolution o...

Mark Jacobson's investigation into a lampshade allegedly made of human skin, detailed in his book "The Lampshade," explores a dark chapter of Holocaust histo...

Bizarre yet intriguing, a Seattle-based company known for its kosher and vegetarian bacon-flavored products commissioned a statue of actor Kevin Bacon made f...

The article delves into the musical journey of Chromeo, an Arab-Jewish electro-pop duo known for their disco-infused 80s synth-pop, as they release their thi...

Anika Smulovitz, a silversmith and associate professor at Boise State University, brings a profound exploration of Jewish ritual objects through her art in J...

Philip Loeb, a talented actor known for his Broadway performances and role in "The Goldbergs," tragically took his own life 55 years ago due to the debilitat...

Leah Koenig, a popular Jewish cookbook author, is interviewed about her process of creating and testing recipes for her upcoming cookbook, "The Hadassah Ever...

Paul Rudd, the beloved actor known for his humorous roles, has garnered attention with a video related to a bat mitzvah making waves online. The video has be...

Before achieving fame in film and television, Paul Rudd charmingly emceed Gabrielle Birkner's bat mitzvah in 1992. During his time working the L.A. bar and b...

In Dallas, Texas, the Dallas Area Torah Association (DATA), a Lithuanian-Yeshiva community kollel, has been transforming the local Jewish community since its...

Hedy Lamarr, a famous Hollywood actress, concealed her Jewish background during her lifetime. New biographies by Stephen Michael Shearer and Ruth Barton reve...

Leah Koenig's interview with the Moskowitz family traces the fascinating journey of their cheese importing company, Larkin. Beginning with Ben Moskowitz, an ...

"A Bintel Brief," launched by Abraham Cahan in the Forverts newspaper in 1906, evolved into a beloved and influential feature, encapsulating the struggles an...

Abraham Cahan was a pivotal figure in American Jewish socialist history, influencing both the Yiddish-speaking immigrant community and the broader American p...

Steve Almond responds to a question in the Bintel Brief about visiting friends with a potential bedbug infestation. He advises getting clear information abou...

The Anne Frank Center USA, in collaboration with the U.N. Holocaust Program, has initiated a Twitter campaign in which students visiting the center are encou...

Tim Blake Nelson's film "Leaves of Grass," inspired by Walt Whitman's poetry, explores themes of identity and societal stereotypes through the tale of identi...

Simone Veil, a French Jewish feminist and Auschwitz survivor, was elected to the prestigious Académie française in 2008 and formally inducted in 2010. At the...

Hadag Nahash, a renowned Israeli hip-hop group, continues to lead the charts with their latest release, an album titled "6," which creatively explores genres...

At a star-studded Purim party in New York attended by 300 guests, including celebrities like Snooki and Mr. Big, shards of falling glass injured at least 10 ...

The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has called for Jewish students to avoid applying to the University of California, Irvine, after a speech by Israel'...

Emmy-winning comedy writer Rob Kutner, known for his work on The Daily Show and The Tonight Show, will be the guest advice columnist for The Forward's Bintel...

The tradition of celebrating Hanukkah at the White House has evolved significantly over the years, with various presidents employing differing levels of ackn...

In the book "Maimonides, Spinoza and Us: Toward an Intellectually Vibrant Judaism" by Rabbi Marc D. Angel, the discussion revolves around the similarities an...

Elana Sztokman reflects on the complex journey between secular and Orthodox Jewish life, particularly the experiences of individuals, often young women, who ...

S. An-sky, the Belarus-born polymath also known as Shloyme Zanvl Rappoport, is not just known for his famous 1914 play "The Dybbuk", but also for his vast ra...

In his review of Gaylen Ross's documentary "Killing Kasztner," Jerome A. Chanes explores the controversial legacy of Rezso Kasztner, a Hungarian Jewish lawye...

Jay Michaelson reflects on his evolving relationship with Israel, expressing a waning love due to personal exhaustion from complex political realities and ch...

Rich Cohen explores the concept of vengeful justice through the lens of Jewish partisans like Abba Kovner, who sought retribution for Holocaust atrocities by...

Baruch Herzfeld, a Modern Orthodox Jew in Williamsburg, is striving to bridge the cultural gap between the neighborhood's Satmar Hasidim and secular hipsters...

The text discusses the idea of Jewish celebrities reclaiming their birth names as a way to celebrate their Jewish heritage and combat past anti-Semitism. It ...

Shmuley Boteach, a notable Orthodox rabbi, television host, and author, has vocalized his criticism of the Chabad-Lubavitch community, of which he was once a...

In "In a Dream," Jeremiah Zagar captures the tumultuous life of his father, reclusive mosaicist Isaiah Zagar, whose profound mental struggles shape his artis...

Playwright Bernard Besserglik presents a fictional musical comedy, "A Night in the Kremlin," where American Jewish comedian Harpo Marx engages with Soviet di...

Amos Elon, a prominent Israeli historian and essayist born in Vienna in 1926, passed away at the age of 82 due to leukemia at his home in Tuscany. Elon, who ...

Bea Arthur, famed for her roles in "Maude" and "The Golden Girls," passed away, leaving a legacy of strong, complex characters often imbued with a distinct J...

Director James Gray explores Jewish family life in his film "Two Lovers," deviating from traditional stereotypical portrayals in Jewish cinema. The story rev...

The article argues that embracing environmentalism is beneficial for the Jewish community as it can lead to a more engaging and relevant expression of Judais...

In the wake of a violent attack on the Tiferet Israel Sephardic synagogue in Caracas, international Jewish organizations have expressed alarm, attributing bl...

The New York Times reported a story about Thin Mints Girl Scout cookies missing their kosher-certification symbol, causing confusion among consumers. The art...

The American Jewish Congress (AJCongress), a storied national Jewish organization established in 1918, has been severely impacted by the Bernard Madoff scand...

Ari Folman's animated documentary, "Waltz With Bashir," explores the elusive nature of memory and trauma through the lens of his own experiences as a soldier...

The film "Milk," starring Sean Penn, explores Harvey Milk's life as a gay activist and subtly touches on his Jewish identity. Although Milk identified as a s...

Paul Newman's legacy as a modern Jewish superstar resonated deeply with many, including theater critic Misha Berson, who reflects on Newman's blend of Americ...

Ayelet Waldman and her husband, novelist Michael Chabon, were prominent attendees at the Democratic National Convention, where Waldman, a fervent Barack Obam...

Firas Maksad argues against Israel's new policy of equating Lebanon's government with Hezbollah, cautioning that it undermines Lebanese moderates striving fo...

The article highlights the rediscovery and celebration of Czech conductor Karel Ancerl's musical legacy through a new DVD and a 43-CD box set from Supraphon....