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David Lerner, co-founder of Tekserve, is remembered fondly as a complex yet benevolent figure in New York's tech scene. Known for his gruff but caring demean...

The article reflects on the passing of Saul Zabar and its impact on the legendary Zabar's store on New York's Upper West Side. The author, Len Berk—Zabar's l...

Dan Perry criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for a presidential pardon as an act of hypocrisy, given his previous stance on servi...

Tom Stoppard, the brilliant playwright who passed away at 88, was adored not only for his intellectual prowess but for creating art that infused audiences wi...

The article explores the potential fate of Jewish and other refugees had they faced the anti-immigration policies under Donald Trump's administration, likeni...

A new Palestinian restaurant in New York City, Ayat NYC, has named its new Morningside Heights location "Hinds Hall" in solidarity with pro-Palestinian prote...

As the prevalence of DNA testing kits grows, many individuals in the U.S., like Angie Claudio-Rodriguez and Joe Martin, are discovering Jewish ancestry previ...

Julie Menin, a Jewish New York City Councilwoman, has claimed victory in the race for council speaker, potentially becoming the first Jewish speaker in the c...

Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, responds to criticisms at the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly, hig...

A recent Israel Democracy Institute survey reveals that over 25% of Israelis are considering leaving the country, highlighting a growing disillusionment with...

The Galveston Movement was a forgotten chapter of Jewish migration to the United States that is currently being preserved by the descendants of those immigra...

Eva Illouz, a notable sociologist and public intellectual, recently faced antisemitic actions masked as anti-Zionist sentiment at the Erasmus School in Rotte...

Sarah Hurwitz, an author and former speechwriter for the Obamas, stirred controversy with remarks at the JFNA General Assembly about Holocaust education's ef...

Christine Kuehn's book, "Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor," is an intriguing ble...

On October 7, 2023, Hamas took 251 hostages into Gaza, including both living captives and bodies of the deceased, during an attack on Israel. Recently, Hamas...

Peter Beinart, a progressive Jewish author known for his criticism of Israel, apologized for speaking at Tel Aviv University, acknowledging it contradicted t...

The families of victims from Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel have filed a lawsuit against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao. They allege that the ...

Joel Swanson explores the nuanced response of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to the protests against an Israeli immigration event at Park East Syna...

Khazones Underground, a new Brooklyn-based record label founded by Jeremiah Lockwood and Judith Berkson, is leading a revival of khazones, the rich tradition...

Keshet, an established leader in advocating for LGBTQ+ Jewish rights, faces significant challenges amidst political upheaval and internal leadership changes....

The article explores a controversial comparison being made in Chicago between the aggressive tactics of U.S. federal immigration agents and the Gestapo, an i...

The "Big Shabbat" at New York's Javits Convention Center set a new world record with 2,761 attendees, surpassing Berlin's 2015 record. Organized by Temple Em...

The graphic anthology "Hyphen: Jewish Stories in Our Own Words," conceived by Julian Voloj and Fabrice Sapolsky, challenges and expands traditional notions o...

Exploring the theme of peace in politics, Robert Zaretsky contrasts Donald Trump's claim of achieving 'everlasting peace' following the release of Israeli ho...

Mira Fox humorously draws parallels between the poetry attributed to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the biblical Song of Songs, highlighting the long-standing tra...

"Wicked: For Good," the sequel to the musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel, draws strong parallels to Jewish history and the Holocaust by highlighti...

Yadidya and Miriam Greenberg of Chosen Farms are venturing to transform the kosher poultry landscape by raising heritage turkeys and geese on their farm in L...

Peter Himmelman reflects on his unique fusion of Jewish identity and Black music, recounting how his grandmother introduced him to his first Black guitar tea...

Laurie Winer analyzes the film "Nuremberg," which uses historical narratives to draw disturbing parallels between the Nuremberg Trials of Nazi leaders and to...

The Mlotek siblings—Rabbi Avram, Elisha, and Sarah—have released a Yiddish version of the beloved Hanukkah song "Light One Candle," originally by Peter, Paul...

In an unexpected twist, a Jewish wedding in Oklahoma, attended by a diverse group of police officers, SWAT team members, and emergency personnel, became a ca...

Felix Klein, Germany's Antisemitism Commissioner, has proposed legislation to criminalize pro-Palestinian slogans like "From the river to the sea," arguing t...

John Fetterman's memoir, "Unfettered," surprisingly offers minimal focus on the senator's prominent, albeit controversial, support for Israel. Although Fette...

Olivia Haynie reflects on how a Russian samovar in her family connects her to her Jewish ancestry and the story of her great-great-grandmother, Rivka Silberb...

Mark Mellman, a prominent Democratic pollster and staunch advocate for pro-Israel policies within the Democratic Party, passed away after a lengthy illness. ...

Leveraging legal maneuvers in Oklahoma, the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is reviving the contentious issue of religious charter school...

Jewish leaders convened at the Jewish Federations of North America's annual conference in Washington, D.C., grappling with the challenge of younger American ...

Hershs Community Fridge in Skokie, Illinois, initiated by the Orthodox Jewish nonprofit Solu, offers anonymous access to kosher food for those in need, addre...

"For Good," a song from the musical 'Wicked' by Jewish composer Stephen Schwartz, has transcended its Broadway origins, becoming an emotional staple at gradu...

After almost a century abroad, the painting "The Bride" by Polish Jewish artist Maurycy Minkowski has found a new home at the POLIN Museum in Warsaw. Origina...

Yiddishkayt LA and New Lehrhaus, two prominent Jewish cultural organizations on the West Coast, have merged to form a stronger institution amidst the modern ...

The CBS television series "Boston Blue" offers a rare, authentic portrayal of a multi-racial Jewish-American family, resonating deeply with similar families ...

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's response to a protest at Park East Synagogue in Manhattan reflects tensions around events promoting migration to Israel. Pro-Pal...

The miniseries "No One Saw Us Leave," now streaming on Netflix, dramatizes the real-life saga of Tamara Trottner, originally from the Ashkenazi Jewish commun...

At the 2025 National Book Awards, Omar El Akkad's "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This" won the nonfiction prize with its critique of Wester...

Michael Alpert, a pivotal figure in the resurgence of Yiddish music, will be honored with the Adrienne Cooper Dreaming in Yiddish Award at the upcoming Yiddi...

In "Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel's War," a new documentary available on YouTube and produced by Zandland, the complex moral dilemmas faced by Israeli soldie...

Observant Jews who enjoy beer may soon face new challenges as major kosher certification agencies, including OU Kosher, Star-K, and OK Kosher, announce that ...

An interfaith event at City College of New York was controversially disrupted when a Muslim leader led a student walkout against the presence of a Hillel dir...

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, President Trump's nominee for U.S. antisemitism envoy, emphasized Holocaust education and fighting global antisemitism during his Senat...