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Gadi Taub and Mike Doran discuss the current state of Israeli politics, highlighting the aggressive return of political tensions. They note that the Israeli ...

The author recounts his grandfather's fond memories of buying coconut sweet rolls, or schnecks, from a Jewish bakery in 1940s Milwaukee. He describes the pop...

The author recounts a skiing accident that he and his family experienced during a vacation in the Dolomites. As they discuss the accident and their injuries,...

Albert Murray, a Black author and influential figure in the music industry, wrote extensively about the connection between jazz, the blues, and the biblical ...

Israel Update is a video podcast hosted by Gadi Taub and Michael Doran, providing news from Israel and offering an insider perspective on the war. Taub is an...

In this episode of the "Across the Jew.S.A" series, the focus is on exploring the Jewish community in Montreal. The host goes on a tour of Plateau-Mont-Royal...

Gadi Taub, an author and historian, has written a bestseller called The Rise of Antidemocratic Liberalism: Israel, the United States, and the West, which is ...

The Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts has unveiled a new core exhibition called "Yiddish: A Global Culture," which takes a relational approach to...

Carla Olman Peperzak, a 100-year-old Holocaust survivor, had a middle school named after her in Spokane, Washington. Peperzak was born in Amsterdam in 1923 a...

Rabbi Dr. David Ellenson, who recently passed away, had a profound impact on the Jewish community. Known for his kindness and compassion, he cared deeply for...

A 2021 Pew study highlighted the decline of religiosity within American Jewry, particularly among young adults who view their Judaism as purely ethnic or cul...

The article discusses the actions and decisions of Pope Pius XII during the Holocaust. While the pope expressed sympathy for those suffering, he failed to sp...

Reinhold Niebuhr and Abraham Joshua Heschel were influential American religious figures of the last century and unlikely friends. Niebuhr's emphasis on human...

This article explores the author's experience of celebrating Christmas with her Italian friend's family and the connection between two traditional desserts, ...

This article discusses the publication of daily dispatches from Israel by Unorthodox, which shares stories of mourning, healing, and unexpected togetherness....

The author reflects on growing up in a Jewish family in Manchester during the 1950s and the complexities of celebrating Christmas as Jews. They discuss their...

This text discusses the global support for the Palestinian cause, particularly in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre in southern Israel. It highlights t...

As a journalist for Newsday, John Steinbeck visited Israel in the 1960s and was inspired by the country's energy, patriotism, and military prowess, in contra...

This discussion explores the complex relationship between American Jews and Christmas. In the 1950s and 60s, as Christmas became more secular, American Jews ...

The Armenian diaspora in Los Angeles, particularly in Glendale, is grappling with the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, known as Artsakh to Armenians. Many young...

The article discusses the ancient siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonian forces, which is commemorated on the fast day of the 10th of Tevet. It draws parallels...

Refaat Alareer, a Gazan poet and professor, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. He has been widely mourned and his final poem, "If I Must Die," ...

The author argues that left-wing antisemitism, fueled by a powerful ideology found in social media and academia, poses the greatest threat to the Jewish peop...

The author recounts their personal experience of witnessing Jewish speakers promoting the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel fr...

The Bachar family's home on Kibbutz Beeri was attacked by Hamas terrorists, resulting in the death of Dana and Carmel Bachar. Despite the devastation, the yo...

"Maestro," the latest film directed by Bradley Cooper, examines the life and love of composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein. The focus of the film is on Bernst...

This article discusses a group of Syrian Jewish women who traveled to Israel to assist and show solidarity during the recent war. The women joined other miss...

The article argues that American Jews need to reassess their political affiliations and be more discerning about the support they give to political leaders a...

This article discusses the lesser-known daughter of Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof, Shprintze. In the original Yiddish stories, Tevye actually had seven daug...

Israeli cartoonist Zeev Engelmayer, known for his irreverent and humorous style, has shifted his focus since the outbreak of war, using art as a way to cope ...

In October 2021, Hamas carried out a massacre that claimed the lives of over 1,200 Israelis. Shortly after the attack, the Biden administration granted Iran ...

Nathan Kaplan, also known as Kid Dropper or Jack the Dropper, was a Jewish gangster who reigned over the Lower East Side of New York City for four years in t...

The article discusses a new documentary called "Nina & Irena," which explores the intergenerational silence and unspoken trauma between Holocaust survivors a...

Sephardic Jews, whose ancestors were expelled from Spain in 1492, have maintained their cultural and historical identity through oral history, community orga...

This article recounts the author's visit to Berdychiv, Ukraine, the hometown of Vasily Grossman, a renowned Jewish writer. The author explores the town's Hol...

PLNT Burger is a restaurant that offers plant-based alternatives to classic American dishes, and it is 100% kosher and halal. The founders aim to make food a...

The author addresses the experiences of Jewish college students, highlighting both positive and negative aspects. While some students have embraced their Jud...

The discussion around free speech on college campuses is misleading, as college administrators have been selectively applying the First Amendment to suit the...

The author reflects on the recent rise of antisemitism and the call among some Jews to arm themselves for self-defense. The author recalls the Jewish Defense...

The author highlights the enslavement and slaughter of Black Africans by Arab Muslims, drawing parallels between the recent Hamas attacks in Israel and histo...

In recent congressional testimony, presidents from Harvard, MIT, and UPenn refused to denounce terrorism or clarify whether calls for the genocide of Jews co...

"The Light of Your Return" is a poem reflecting on the absence of resurrection despite the expectation of its arrival. The poem juxtaposes the closeness of t...

The text explores the significance of sunlight and its healing properties in Jewish tradition and beyond. It highlights the historical worship of the sun as ...

Norman Lear, the pioneering television producer known for creating iconic shows like All in the Family, reflects on his experiences shaping television and hi...

The article discusses the similarities between the October 7 massacre committed by Hamas and the Yom Kippur War in 1973. It highlights the intelligence failu...

This article calls on American Jews to reconsider their charitable giving and support for institutions that have shown indifference or hostility towards Jewi...

This article discusses the complex relationship between Black Hebrew Israelites (BHIs) and Jews, particularly in relation to antisemitism. While BHIs, who be...

The author reflects on the recent tragedy and the emotions it evoked in the Jewish community. They received numerous words capturing suffering, sadness, and ...

Bernard-Henri Lévy's film, "Glory to the Heroes," is the third installment in his trilogy covering the war in Ukraine. The film portrays ordinary people in e...

The author recounts their experience of moving from Hollywood to the quiet neighborhood of Verdugo Woodlands in Glendale, California. They describe their ini...