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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...

Emily Tamkin explores the complex and muted reactions from leftist and pro-Palestinian groups following a ceasefire in Gaza brokered by Donald Trump. The art...

Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, shortly before his murder, expressed frustrations in leaked text messages about Jewish donors, accusing them of bullyin...

MIT President Sally Kornbluth, who is Jewish, has made headlines by becoming the first university leader to reject an offer from the Trump administration. Th...

California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna faced backlash after sharing a documentary clip featuring antisemitic influencer Ian Carroll. The documentary, "Investig...

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating its stance on the controversial practice of conversion therapy in the case Chiles v. Salazar. This raises si...

Jewish engagement with the Torah isn't limited to the religiously observant; even secular Jews find value in the weekly Torah portion, or 'parshe.' Yiddish s...

Robert Zaretsky explores the enduring impact and evolving role of satire, particularly through the lens of Lorne Michaels and his creation, Saturday Night Li...

The Forward, a preeminent voice in Jewish journalism with a deep history dating back to its founding as a Yiddish-language daily in 1897, announced the creat...

Jewish freelance journalist Emily Wilder was detained by the Israeli military while covering a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza. She was on "The Cons...

Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, once a space for somber gatherings, became a scene of cautious celebration following the announcement of a ceasefire deal intende...

Jewish organizations worldwide are expressing cautious optimism over the recently announced Gaza ceasefire plan, which includes the return of hostages, viewi...

László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian novelist celebrated for his complex, apocalyptic prose, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. This honor highligh...

In his column, Dan Perry discusses the ceasefire agreement in Gaza announced by Donald Trump, examining its implications and underlying motivations. The ceas...

Donald Trump, despite his controversial figure among liberal Jews, appears to have successfully negotiated a Gaza ceasefire deal that former President Joe Bi...

The article by Terrence Petty explores the contrast between Portland's actual environment and Donald Trump's portrayal of the city as a chaotic war zone. Whi...

President Donald Trump's recent peace deal announcement marks a significant step towards resolving the long-standing conflict between Israel and Hamas. By fa...

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a new peace plan orchestrated by former President Trump, which could see the release of hostages taken during the conflict th...

A new documentary, "Israel and Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989," compiles three and a half hours of footage from Sweden's public broadcaster Sveriges Telev...

Eighteen years ago, notable klezmer musicians gathered outside New York City's historic Eldridge Street Synagogue for a photograph organized by Yale Strom as...

Sociologist Michel Wieviorka's book, "The Last Jewish Joke," ponders whether the humor that has been a staple of Jewish culture is fading. With the Holocaust...

Jennifer Gilmore provides an analysis of Woody Allen's debut novel, "What's with Baum?", against the backdrop of Allen's controversial personal history. Gilm...

Alana Haim's character in "One Battle After Another" wears a Star of David necklace as a subtle, yet impactful statement on Jewish identity and intersectiona...

Steven J. Zipperstein's biography, "Philip Roth: Stung By Life," focuses on Roth's intellectual and artistic development, distinguishing itself from other bi...

Dan Perry critiques the series of governmental missteps that have left Israel at a critical juncture, two years after the Oct. 7 attacks. He highlights the p...

In the wake of the October 2023 attacks, American support for Israel has significantly declined, with polls highlighting a stark decrease in sympathy, partic...

Elon University in North Carolina has received accolades from Jewish organizations for its inclusive environment despite avoiding aggressive security measure...

Bari Weiss, who began her career as a campus activist highlighting antisemitism, has been appointed editor-in-chief of CBS News, marking a significant shift ...

Since the tragic events on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, this date has spurred a cinematic subgenre dedicated to portraying the aftermath thro...

A recent poll by the Washington Post reveals a significant shift in the perspectives of American Jews regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. About 39% of U.S. J...

As the Jewish community observes the second anniversary of the October 2023 Hamas attack, Andrew Rehfeld urges for introspection regarding the language used ...

At Syracuse University, an unlikely friendship between a rabbi and an imam has fostered a strong interfaith dialogue between Jewish and Muslim students, part...

President Donald Trump's recent call for a ceasefire in the long-standing Israel-Hamas conflict highlights more about his domestic political strategy than Mi...

Judith Hertog shares her unexpected emotional connection with Amna, a Palestinian from East Jerusalem, amidst the war between Israel and Iran. Despite never ...

Hamas has signaled a willingness to negotiate a resolution to the Gaza conflict in alignment with Israel's terms. This shift comes as Hamas faces significant...

Hamas has indicated a willingness to release all Israeli hostages to end the war in Gaza, in response to a peace proposal by President Donald Trump, which wa...

Dave Chappelle's performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia stirred controversy as he humorously suggested using "I stand with Israel" as a co...

David Christopher Kaufman analyzes a concerning trend in Israel, where emigration has begun to outpace immigration, signaling internal dissatisfaction with c...

Israel's Foreign Ministry is launching a large-scale PR campaign targeting Christian audiences in the Western U.S. at an estimated cost of $4.1 million. This...

Nat Seelen is spearheading a Jewish musical renaissance in Boston with the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music, focusing on reinvigorating Jewish musical cul...

The documentary "Put Your Soul On Your Hand and Walk," by Iranian filmmaker Sepideh Farsi, portrays an intimate year-long conversation with Palestinian photo...

Linda Lavin's final role in the film 'One Big Happy Family' features her as a grandmother dealing with family secrets unearthed by a DNA test, provoking a jo...

Reflecting on the upcoming premieres of two TV series focusing on the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack, the article ponders the ethics and timing of dramatizing rec...

At 91, Dyan Forest, formerly Diana Schulman, captivates audiences with her unique blend of humor and music. As the world's oldest working female comedian, he...

Yiddish poet and scholar Ber Kotlerman reflects on the tragic events of October 7, 2023, in Israel through two poignant poems translated into English by Jess...