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In "A Slice of Paradise," Philologos explores the significance of the Hebrew word "pardes" featured in the architecture of San Francisco's Contemporary Jewis...

In 1968, Albert Shanker, leader of the United Federation of Teachers in New York City, was a central figure in a conflict that highlighted tensions between l...

Yossi Alpher explores how former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's approach to Middle East peace, driven by ideals and a lack of understanding, nearly disrupted ...

Multiple Jewish newspapers cover a variety of topics, including an article in Boston's Jewish Advocate about 29-year-old Shi Lei's efforts to revamp Kaifeng'...

The scandal involving New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and a prostitution ring reveals an Israeli connection, as the alleged ringleader, Mark Brener, was foun...

Daniel Treiman explores the "Farrakhan Litmus Test," arguing against the expectation that black politicians should denounce Louis Farrakhan in order to pass ...

In this exploration of Christopher Columbus's potential Jewish origins, Eli Rosenblatt highlights recent hypotheses that Columbus might have been a Marrano, ...

In this article, Rabbi Jay Michaelson emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship as a Jewish duty, challenging the gentle rhetoric of Jewish envi...

Eco-conscious consumers can now enhance their Hanukkah celebrations with a selection of menorahs crafted from recycled and natural materials. Featuring uniqu...

Archaeologists have recently discovered a tunnel underneath ancient Jerusalem, which might have been used as an escape route during the Roman siege of 70 C.E...

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is traditionally associated with festive meals rich in symbolism. One unique custom is the serving of fish heads, symboli...

The Baltimore Jewish community is grappling with a tumultuous situation following exposés in the Baltimore Jewish Times concerning allegations of sexual abus...

The article discusses the tumultuous relationship between two iconic figures associated with the Jewish Daily Forward: editor Abraham Cahan and writer Isaac ...

Steve Berman, a former councilor of the Carter Center, critiques Yossi Beilin for defending Jimmy Carter and his controversial book "Palestine: Peace Not Apa...

The Face to Face/Faith to Faith Program facilitates dialogue between teenagers from historically conflicting groups, like Jews and Palestinians, to foster un...

Yossi Beilin reflects on the uproar surrounding Jimmy Carter’s book, "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid," particularly noting the lack of similar controversy in...

Yossi Alpher reflects on the dynamic relationship between Israel and the United States, highlighting moments when Israeli leaders have disagreed with America...

The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco has finally commenced construction on a new Daniel Libeskind-designed building after overcoming multiple dela...

Sacha Baron Cohen's character Borat, a crude but beloved Kazakh persona, is set to star in his own feature film titled "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America ...

Israeli businessman Eli Azur and Canadian newspaper magnate Leonard Asper engaged in a fierce battle over ownership of The Jerusalem Post in 2005, culminatin...

Luba Kadison Buloff, a celebrated Yiddish theater actress and the last surviving member of the Vilna Troupe, passed away at the age of 99. Born in Lithuania ...

Henry Ford, renowned for revolutionizing American industry with inventions like the Model T, paradoxically harbored deeply antisemitic views that he spread t...

Austria has reached a significant milestone in coming to terms with its Nazi past as Chancellor Wolfgang Schssel declared legal peace after a federal judge i...

Harold Pinter, the Nobel laureate of 2005, has been recognized for his unique ability to expose the oppressive undercurrents of everyday life through his pla...

The text discusses the controversial topic of circumcision, focusing on the book "Marked in Your Flesh" by Leonard B. Glick. Glick challenges the traditional...

Fred Malek, a former aide to President Nixon involved in listing Jewish employees at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, faces scrutiny over his bid to purchase ...

Exploring the intersection of spirituality and Judaism, Jay Michaelson reviews "Jewish With Feeling" by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, a founding figure of the Je...

"Beyond Research: Ansky's Chronicle of Tenderness" by Alyssa Quint discusses S. Ansky's book "The Enemy at His Pleasure," which is a memoir and war chronicle...

A group of Orthodox students from the Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy embarked on a diplomatic friendship mission to the Republic of Palau—a country consiste...

Israeli linguist Ghilad Zuckerman argues that the term "Israeli" is more appropriate than "Hebrew" for the language spoken in Israel, describing it as a hybr...

Conductor James Conlon is dedicated to reviving compositions suppressed by the Nazis, showcasing scores that were once banned or forgotten due to racial and ...

The growing trend of young Israeli expatriates moving to Berlin highlights their desire to escape the perpetual conflict in Israel and seek artistic freedom ...

In 1929, a series of violent pogroms targeted Jews in British-ruled Palestine, resulting in the deaths of 83 Jews and injuring hundreds. The Hebron community...

In Margate, New Jersey, a heated conflict has erupted between the Trocki Hebrew Academy and the local Jewish federation over alleged financial mismanagement ...

The article discusses various honors and awards in the Jewish community, such as the Janusz Korczak Teaching Award given to individuals like Lolle Boettcher ...

At the Jewish Museum's Centennial Purim Ball, Mayor Michael Bloomberg highlighted the museum's significance and fundraising success. The event featured a sat...

Gitl Schaechter-Viswanath's new bilingual poetry collection, "Plutsemdiker Regn" (Sudden Rain), creatively combines Yiddish language with the art of poetry, ...

Commemorating the tragic loss of Ari Halberstam, the Jewish Children’s Museum in Brooklyn stands as a symbol of both remembrance and forward-thinking educati...

Salman Schocken, a pioneering Jewish publisher and intellectual, is explored in depth in Anthony David's biography, highlighting his influence in both German...

In the wake of the 40th anniversary of JFK's assassination, freelance writer David Reitzes challenges the often sensational theories involving Jack Ruby, the...

Grief is complex and deeply personal, often influenced by proximity and identity. Leonard Fein reflects on the tragic impact of a suicide bombing at a Jerusa...

Embarking on road trips across America has been a distinctive aspect of Jewish immigrant experiences, reflecting both the search for identity and the promise...

Former Colorado senator Gary Hart clarified that his remarks about Americans with dual loyalties were not specifically aimed at any particular group, especia...