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Jewish volunteers at Rikers Island, NYC's largest jail, lead prayer services and connect with inmates like Howard Padilla, who found solace and mental health...

Pro-Palestinian activists claimed success in New York's Democratic primary by urging voters to submit blank ballots in protest against President Joe Biden's ...

President Joe Biden informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that U.S. policy towards Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza hinges on Israel's actions to en...

The recent Israeli strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza, including staff from World Central Kitchen, has prompted Israeli leaders to express deep reg...

Pitzer College's decision to no longer pre-approve its students to study abroad at Haifa University sparked debate about the influence of BDS activists. Whil...

Nick Rubins became the first Jewish high sheriff of Nottinghamshire, an ancient office known from the legends of Robin Hood, and was sworn in at his local sy...

The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) has acknowledged its past endorsements of Nazi medical practices and slow response to Nazi Germany's antisemitic a...

Germany will be redesigning the numbers on its national soccer jerseys by Adidas after public outcry over the stylized number 44 resembling the Nazi SS light...

Ira Sheskin, a renowned American Jewish demographer, developed a technique using 29 distinctive Jewish last names to identify Jewish populations in surveys, ...

President Joe Biden expressed outrage and heartbreak over an Israeli strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza, criticizing Israel for not adequately prot...

The text reflects on the legacy of Joe Lieberman, showcasing how his life embodied integrity and principle, drawing parallels from a Talmudic story about Rab...

A pro-Palestinian protest campaign in Wisconsin's Democratic primary garnered over 47,000 uninstructed votes, surpassing its goal of 20,000 votes. This campa...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli President Isaac Herzog have each added letters to a Torah scroll dedicated to peace for their countries. I...

The New York Times' 2024 list of 100 Best Restaurants in NYC features an Israeli falafel joint called Falafel Tanami in Brooklyn known for its flavorful fala...

Esther Coopersmith, a prominent Washington hostess and diplomat, passed away at the age of 94. She played a role in fostering peace between Egypt and Israel ...

Chef Jose Andres, founder of World Central Kitchen, is calling on Israel and the Jewish people to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza following the death...

A recent survey conducted by Hillel International revealed that the majority of Jewish parents of high school juniors and seniors have altered their children...

Israeli strike that resulted in the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza has spurred varied reactions among American Jewish organizations. While some groups ...

A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that most Americans, including almost 90% of American Jews, believe that antisemitism has increa...

Netflix's new series, Testament: The Story of Moses, has emerged as a popular show, featuring a retelling of the Exodus story with commentary from religious ...

The Biden administration expressed outrage over an Israeli drone strike that killed seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen in Gaza, calling for bet...

A children's event called Tot Shabbat for Ceasefire, organized by Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, took place in Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park, blending J...

In Teaneck, New Jersey, a predominantly Jewish community faced a pro-Palestinian protest targeting a fundraiser for the Israeli nonprofit ZAKA, known for dig...

Sammys Roumanian Steakhouse, a beloved Lower East Side institution known for its traditional Ashkenazi cuisine and old-school ambiance, is set to reopen with...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that Israel's military was responsible for a strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen humanitari...

The White House has raised concerns after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to shut down Al Jazeera's offices in Israel through a new...

Bert Pogrebin, a renowned attorney and partner to feminist icon Letty Cottin Pogrebin, passed away at 89. Known for their symbiotic marriage and political in...

Two Philadelphia-area Conservative synagogues, Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El and Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel, were recently vandalized with antisemitic and ant...

Following the vandalism incident where a red swastika was painted on the banner of a suburban Philadelphia synagogue, the author recounts reassuring her youn...

On the Schmuckboys podcast, Libby Amber Walker and Marla Friedson share their passion for helping Jews date within their community, tackling topics like Jewi...

Kehillah Jewish High School in Palo Alto, California, known for its multicultural approach, is expanding its student recruitment to mainland China due to dif...

Michigan Congressman Tim Walberg faced criticism after suggesting that Israel should handle Gaza swiftly akin to Nagasaki and Hiroshima, clarifying he wasn't...

Maurice El Medioni, a renowned Algerian Jewish pianist, passed away at 95, leaving behind a rich musical legacy that bridged Jewish and Muslim communities. B...

Jewish teens voiced concerns about the lack of representation and authentic portrayal of Jewish characters in popular media, outside of Holocaust-based narra...

Modern Orthodox and traditional teen girls are increasingly finding ways to participate in prayer services while adhering to Jewish law, seeking more inclusi...

Senator Jeff Merkley invoked Easter to criticize Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions in Gaza, calling for cutting arms shipments to Israel and increas...

Protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and calls for securing the release of hostages held in Gaza have escalated in Israel,...

Jennifer Baum reflects on growing up Jewish on the Upper West Side in a Mitchell-Lama building, which offered middle-income housing in NYC from the 1950s unt...

The ongoing debate in Israel revolves around whether haredi Orthodox Jews should be conscripted into the Israeli army, as they are currently exempted to stud...

In the town of Len in Spain during Holy Week, locals celebrate with a traditional cocktail called limonada, jokingly referred to as "Kill Jews," a phrase roo...

Former Senator Joe Lieberman's funeral in Stamford, Connecticut, drew a diverse crowd of mourners who remembered him as a model of decency and bipartisan coo...

House Democratic leaders have recently endorsed Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a vocal critic of Israel, amidst a primary challenge by Westchester County Executive Geor...

The Jewish Sport Report highlights the historic achievements of Zach Hyman in the NHL and Domantas Sabonis in the NBA during 2024. Hyman, a Jewish player for...

Some Jewish summer camps are under pressure to reconsider their Israel programming, with families at a New York camp urging the exclusion of Israel Day celeb...

Stand Up NY, a renowned comedy club on the Upper West Side for 38 years, has relocated to Times Square inside the Italian restaurant Bond 45 to adapt to chan...

Jewish comedian Lena Dunham recently discovered her family's Holocaust history on the PBS show Finding Your Roots. The episode revealed that her great-great-...

Joe Biden marked the first anniversary of American journalist Evan Gershkovich's wrongful detention in Russia, promising to continue imposing costs on Russia...

Israeli chef Efi Naon has opened a new upscale restaurant named Frena in Manhattan, taking the place of his previous acclaimed establishment Taboon, which cl...

Amsterdam's public tram company, GVB, announces the placement of memorials at key locations where it transported Dutch Jews to the Nazis during the Holocaust...

Three members of the Lev Tahor religious cult have been convicted of child exploitation and kidnapping for abducting a 14-year-old girl and her 12-year-old b...