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Leo Braudy, known from Netflix's "Love is Blind," shares his journey of facing antisemitic backlash after appearing on the show and how it led him back to Ju...

Rabbi Moshe Tauber has been meticulously inspecting the eruv surrounding Manhattan for 26 years, ensuring its integrity for the Jewish community to carry ite...

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a Marine veteran and Democrat, is embroiled in controversy over a tattoo on his chest that has been identified as rese...

Isabella Vinci, a Reform convert to Judaism, faces challenges in making aliyah to Israel due to her conversion being completed online during the COVID-19 pan...

Paul Ingrassia, a Trump administration nominee, withdrew from his role as head of the Office of Special Counsel following revelations about his past racist a...

A new exhibit highlights the rich tapestry of Jewish manuscripts originating from both Muslim and Christian regions. Among these are pieces of significant hi...

A newly discovered comet, 3I/ATLAS, not affecting Earth directly, spurs debate over extraterrestrial life and its implications for Judaism. Avi Loeb, a Harva...

Rabbi Arthur Waskow, who passed away at 92, was a pioneering figure in Jewish social activism and spirituality. Best known for his 1969 creation of the "Free...

Central Synagogue in Manhattan has decided to remove the Israeli flag from its bimah, where it had been displayed since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023....

Yaron Weitzman's book, "A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers," reveals a surprising Jewish angle in one of the most shocking NBA tra...

The Jewish community in Greenpoint, Brooklyn is expanding, with the Greenpoint Shul recently incorporating a thriving Hebrew school that serves about 30 chil...

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue and Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue urged congregants to vote against Zohran Mamdani in the...

While walking in Central Park, composer Ricky Ian Gordon stumbled upon what he initially thought to be a street art installation—painted bricks depicting Hol...

Angela Buchdahl's memoir "Heart of a Stranger" explores her unique journey from her South Korean roots to becoming a notable figure in American Judaism as th...

Dany Bahar argues for a transformative shift in the approach of the pro-Palestinian movement, urging activists to focus not just on divestment from Israel bu...

Dan Perry explores the deep-seated issues hindering peace between Israelis and Palestinians, emphasizing that the ongoing violence in the West Bank, particul...

Amidst escalating tensions and accusations of antisemitism, the ban against Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a soccer match in Birmingham is indicative of the...

Olivia Haynie reflects on her personal experience with Chabad and the broader Jewish community as a Black Jewish woman. She discusses her feelings of exclusi...

Rabbi Jackson Mercer founded a unique grief support group for young Jewish adults in Cambridge, Massachusetts, addressing a gap in bereavement resources. Unl...

Germany has invested significantly in restoring historic synagogues, such as Munich's Reichenbachstrasse Synagogue, as evidence of its commitment to Jewish l...

Ben Stiller explores the complexities of his family's legacy in the new documentary "Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost," revealing the personal and profession...

The first televised debate for New York City's mayoral race saw candidates Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani clash over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highl...

The return of Israeli hostages from Gaza has brought a mix of joy and deep sorrow to Israel and the global Jewish community. While this liberation is celebra...

Emily Tamkin's article in The Forward examines the troubling rise of antisemitism among young Republicans, as evidenced by leaked group chats discussing viol...

Oklahoma's new state superintendent, Lindel Fields, has reversed a contentious policy requiring Bibles in public school classrooms, which was put in place by...

An innovative but controversial production, "Slam Frank," by Andrew Fox, explores the boundaries of satire by reimagining Anne Frank as a Latinx pansexual ch...

Robert Kaplow, a former high school English teacher from New Jersey, has carved a unique path in the arts, transitioning from a beloved educator to a creativ...

"Boom and Chains," a novel by Hanan Ayalti, highlights the complexities of Mandate-era Palestine through the lens of Jewish, Arab, and socialist interactions...

Pope Leo XIV's leadership marks a potential turning point in the complex and often strained relations between the Vatican and Israel. As tensions ease in the...

Barry Rosen, a former American hostage in Iran, reflects on the enduring trauma of captivity and relates his experiences to Israelis recently freed from Gaza...

"Slam Frank" is an edgy musical satire that reimagines Anne Frank's story through the lens of identity politics. Inspired by a conceptually provocative socia...

Israeli director Ido Fluk's film "Köln 75," showcases the behind-the-scenes story of Keith Jarrett's iconic 1975 live album, "The Köln Concert," focusing on ...

The geopolitical landscape in Gaza remains tense as the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas encounters significant challenges. Despite the return of...

Hannah Feuer examines the precarious state of the first phase of President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, which lacks detailed implementation measures and h...

The Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity represented a significant diplomatic move with Arab leaders and an attempt to reshape the Middle East...

In the aftermath of a ceasefire and the release of hostages between Israel and Hamas, Israeli citizens, like David Levy, are facing a profound political reck...

The Shofar Report, released by the Nexus Project, serves as a liberal counter to the conservative Project Esther proposed by the Heritage Foundation for tack...

Under the Trump administration, two Jewish-led organizations, IfNotNow and Jewish Voice for Peace, face potential investigations and legal actions as part of...

The landscape of teaching the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in U.S. schools is becoming increasingly fraught with legal and ideological battles. New laws are ...

Jewish communities worldwide are grappling with the transition from rituals developed during the hostage crisis following the October 7, 2023 attacks. Ritual...

President Donald Trump's speech to the Israeli Knesset on October 13, 2025, came just after the release of the remaining Israeli hostages from Gaza, marking ...

Miriam Udel's new book explores how Yiddish children's literature evolved from a late 19th-century endeavor to a post-Holocaust movement, weaving themes of s...

Following the release of the last surviving hostages from Gaza, the Jewish community experiences relief, yet significant challenges remain to secure lasting ...

During a speech at the Knesset, U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the return of hostages and the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas as a hist...

Sarah Hurwitz's new book, "As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us," delves into the complexities of Jewish identity ...

Amid anticipation for the release of Israeli hostages from Gaza, Ilan Dalal, father of captive Guy Gilboa-Dalal, and former captive Tal Shoham expressed grat...

Abe Kugielsky, a Modern Orthodox Jewish photographer, has gained significant recognition for his work documenting the Hasidic Jewish community in Borough Par...

In Tel Aviv, Israelis gathered at Hostages Square in hopes of marking the final vigil for hostages captured by Hamas and held in Gaza for two years. The rall...

Ruti Wajnberg, a former product manager turned upholsterer, transforms old furniture into pieces filled with personal and historical significance from her Br...

The revival and preservation of endangered Jewish languages, such as Judeo-Kashi and Judeo-Tuyserkani, are finding unexpected allies in older generations aff...