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An exhibit titled "And That's True Too: The Life and Work of Lore Segal," running at the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan, celebrates the nuanced legac...

Israel experienced a significant moment of relief with the return of the remains of Staff Sergeant Ran Gvili, the last hostage of the Hamas conflict abducted...

The juxtaposition of the conspiracy theories surrounding the Argentine wildfires and the killing of Alex Pretti highlights a grim reality: the proliferation ...

Jay Michaelson's article draws a parallel between the biblical story of Cain and Abel and the tragic death of Alex Pretti, who was killed while peacefully pr...

For the first time since the Holocaust, a significant non-religious Hebrew publishing house has been established outside of Israel. Founded by Israeli expatr...

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has issued a fresh apology for his antisemitic outbursts, attributing them to mental health challenges following...

Jane Ziegelman explores the profound role of yizkor books, chronicles composed by survivors and emigrants to memorialize the Eastern European shtetls obliter...

Moshe Rosenthal's film "Tell Me Everything," showcased at the Sundance Film Festival, explores the intricate dynamics within a family amid the AIDS crisis th...

Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman reflects on her recent arrest alongside multifaith clergy while protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in Minn...

Amidst the shock of Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents in Minneapolis, the Jewish community gathered virtually for a Havdalah service to process ...

Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, recently suffered a devastating arson attack that destroyed parts of the synagogue, including its library a...

The piece explores the concept of power dynamics through historical and philosophical lenses, drawing parallels between the actions of Donald Trump and the a...

Gerd Pips Phillipsohn, born to a Jewish father and an Aryan mother in Nazi Germany, chose to embrace his Jewish identity through a bar mitzvah, despite the p...

The "Bintel Brief," a cherished advice column in the Yiddish-language Forverts newspaper, celebrates its 120th anniversary. Established in 1906, the column h...

The article examines the future of Werkdorp Wieringermeer, a historic Dutch farm school that sheltered Jewish refugees prior to World War II. The school play...

As a left-wing Zionist at Boston University, Oliver Zinn feels alienated by both pro-Israel and anti-Zionist peers on campus who see the Israeli-Palestinian ...

The article explores the historical precedent of individuals attempting to curry favor with political power by regifting Nobel prizes, focusing on Norwegian ...

In response to heightened antisemitism following an attack on Israel in 2023, a secular private school in Manhattan, the Town School, initiated an annual Sha...

A recent public disagreement between Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt and Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun highlights broader tensions surrounding the sources of rising antisem...

Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman, along with dozens of interfaith leaders, participated in a peaceful protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at th...

Mira Fox critiques the repetitive genre of Jewish films that focus on grave warnings about Nazism and antisemitism, arguing that they often become tiresome a...

The HBO Max series, "The Pitt," addresses the ongoing trauma of the Tree of Life synagogue massacre in a recent episode, focusing on its impact years later r...

The 1936 Yiddish film "Al Khet" ("I Have Sinned"), now digitally restored, offers a rare glimpse into pre-war Polish Jewry, despite its storytelling and tech...

Facing financial challenges and evolving social dynamics, OneTable, a nonprofit known for funding Shabbat dinners, is undergoing significant changes under ne...

The Art Gallery of Ontario recently faced a significant internal crisis over the decision not to acquire works by Jewish photographer and pro-Palestinian act...

Josh Shapiro's memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," defies the typical narrative crafted for political ambition by highlighting parts of his record that might ...

Amidst tensions between New York City's political leaders, the city's Jewish comptroller, Mark Levine, and the newly elected mayor, Mamdani, are at odds over...

In response to the cultural isolation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Forward launched a Yiddish podcast entitled "Yiddish With Rukhl," spearheaded by ...

In New York City, the Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communities are more Zionist and skeptical of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's policies than their Ashkenazi counter...

Marisa Fox's journey in understanding her mother Tamar Fromer-Fox's hidden past reveals a powerful, unspoken history. Tamar, originally named Alta, concealed...

Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn are experiencing distress following antisemitic vandalism at Gravesend Park in Borough Park, where numerous swastikas...

Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson's retirement marks a significant transition for the Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies in Los Angeles, which he helped shape in...

Julie Menin, the newly-elected Jewish Speaker of the New York City Council, aims to be a unifying force amid rising tensions, particularly surrounding issues...

Stephen Spencer Pittman's sudden shift from a typical all-American teen to an arson suspect has puzzled his community and investigators. Pittman, once an hon...

Dan Perry critically examines Donald Trump's proposed "Board of Peace," involving figures like Benjamin Netanyahu and possibly Vladimir Putin. The initiative...

In an ongoing legal dispute, the University of Pennsylvania has condemned a federal subpoena by the Trump administration demanding the contact information of...

David Halimi, a Persian Jewish immigrant, has carved out a unique American success story in Chico, California, as a rodeo producer and entrepreneur. Arriving...

Following a deadly attack during a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach that left 15 people dead, Australian parliamentarian Mark Dreyfus delivered a...

Raquel Pacheco, a local activist in Miami Beach, faced police questioning after critiquing Jewish Mayor Steven Meiner on Facebook for actions perceived as an...

The attempt to unionize at Breads Bakery, an Israeli-owned business, has transformed into a contentious issue intertwined with Israeli-Palestinian politics. ...

Aaron Sapiro, a Jewish lawyer and labor leader, made history by suing Henry Ford for libel in a case that became America's first modern hate speech trial. Sa...

A Bintel Brief, the advice column from the Yiddish-language newspaper Der Forverts (The Forward), celebrates its 120th anniversary as a significant element o...

Donald Trump's first year back in office has deeply shaken the American Jewish community, mirroring the broader instability in the United States. His adminis...

"In Between" is a one-man autobiographical show by Ibrahim Miari, exploring his complex identity as a person born to a Palestinian-Muslim father and a Jewish...

Emily Tamkin analyzes the Trump administration's unfounded efforts to link the shooting of Rene Nicole Good to George Soros, drawing parallels to antisemitic...

Mel Brooks, at 99, remains a seminal figure in comedy, with his influence extending well beyond his jokes into cultural and social commentary. Featuring in a...

Jared Zeigler reflects on the current tense climate in Minneapolis by drawing parallels to his experience as a high school actor in "The Diary of Anne Frank....

With increasing antisemitism and hate crimes targeting African Americans, the Rekindle Fellowship and initiatives like the Exodus Leadership Forum are revivi...

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is facing criticism for airing an attack ad against former Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski, who is runnin...

The article delves into the historical efforts of Jewish women in Richmond, Virginia, who in 1866 established the Hebrew Ladies Memorial Association to care ...