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The murder of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, has ignited a conspiracy theory among certain far-right circles that Israel was responsible fo...

"The Golden Girls" remains a beloved TV show 40 years after its debut for its refreshing portrayal of older women and its Jewish sensibility, despite Jewish ...

Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, parallels have been drawn between him and Horst Wessel, a Nazi martyr used by Hitler to ga...

In a significant reversal, the Mount Kisco Recreation Commission in Westchester County has allowed Chabad of Bedford to hold a Tashlich ceremony at Leonard P...

Bella Bryks Klein was a pivotal figure in promoting Yiddish culture, bridging generations with her passion for the language and its heritage. As the director...

The High Holidays prompt an ongoing debate between spirituality and intellectualism within Jewish communities. This tension, reflecting historical figures li...

The murders of Charlie Kirk in 2025 and Alan Berg in 1984 have exposed the dangerous extremes of political polarization, posing threats to free expression an...

The article argues that true Zionism encompasses both love for Israel and the right to critique its government's actions, drawing parallels to Baldwin's view...

The recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, has caused a significant stir among Israeli and American Jewish leaders. Israeli P...

Jane Eisner's new biography, "Carole King: She Made the Earth Move," explores the enduring legacy of the singer-songwriter as a cultural icon. Starting from ...

Mark Volman, co-founder of The Turtles, significantly influenced the music industry through his iconic band and its popular Happy Together tours, despite bat...

Viral clips of antisemitism, such as the recent subway incident involving a man and two Jewish women in New York, are contributing to fragmented perceptions ...

The Chabad of Bedford faces a denied permit for their annual Rosh Hashanah Tashlich ceremony at Leonard Park due to claims of a 1941 deed prohibiting religio...

Israel's recent airstrike in Doha, Qatar, aiming at the senior Hamas leadership, signifies either a bold strategic maneuver or a potentially reckless act esc...

In the New York City mayoral race, candidate Zohran Mamdani, known for his strident criticism of Israel, is favored by voters as having the best approach to ...

Jason Diamond, a journalist and author, brings his wit and cultural insights into his debut novel, "Kaplan's Plot." Set between present-day Chicago and early...

Minyan Atara, an independent prayer group in Brooklyn, has implemented a new policy disallowing the wearing of kaffiyehs to maintain communal harmony. This m...

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York expressed strong criticism of certain rhetoric and slogans used by Democrats concerning Israel and Palestinian rights,...

In response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and in a stated protest against perceived genocide and apartheid practices by Israel, a group of prominent actors...

Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, has begun an exploratory committee to replace Congressman Jerry Nadler, drawing attention due to his Jewish identity, despi...

"The Voice of Hind Rajab," a film by Kaouther Ben Hania, dramatizes the tragic death of a young Palestinian girl, Hind Rajab, during the 2024 Israeli invasio...

Congregation Shaare Zion, a prominent Orthodox synagogue in Brooklyn's Syrian-Jewish community, is requiring congregants to show proof of voter registration ...

Dan Perry explores the aftermath of a deadly terror attack in Jerusalem, questioning whether this signals a new intifada. While similar upticks in violence h...

Lisa Mayer reflects on the life and character of her grandmother, Rebbetzin Weintraub, unveiling her surprising romantic past. Despite being a formidable and...

Austin Albanese shares his transformative experiences working with a chevra kadisha, a traditional Jewish burial society, which played a pivotal role in his ...

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, has voiced his intention to support the city's permanent divestment from Israel Bonds, aligning...

Peter Sellers, the iconic English comedian born in 1925, had a complicated relationship with his Jewish identity. Though his Jewishness was often ambiguous o...

Democratic socialists Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani united at the NYC Labor Day Parade, showcasing a shared commitment to progressive causes like income ...

Jimmy Donaldson, known as the YouTuber MrBeast, has reinvented philanthropy by integrating it into viral content aimed largely at Gen Z audiences. With the g...

Reflecting on the complexity of preserving history in the face of ongoing discrimination, Olivia Haynie draws parallels between Confederate monuments and Naz...

Agnieszka Holland's biopic "Franz," premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, explores the life and legacy of Franz Kafka. The film employs styl...

Exploring Elie Wiesel's life, the documentary "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire" delves into his transformation from a Holocaust survivor to a global moral icon. Th...

Micah Lasher, a prominent figure in New York's Jewish political landscape, appears to be the frontrunner to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler in Congress following N...

Laura Poitras' documentary "Cover-Up" explores the investigative career of Seymour Hersh, the Pulitzer-winning journalist recognized for exposing significant...

Northwestern University President Michael Schill, a Jewish descendant of Holocaust survivors, has announced his resignation amidst intense scrutiny and press...

Sruli Fruchter argues that pro-Israel Jews need to distance themselves from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose political strategies have intertwined hi...

Elias Rodriguez, accused of shooting two Israeli Embassy employees outside the Capital Jewish Museum in May, pled not guilty in a court hearing. The case has...

A federal judge, Allison Burroughs, issued a landmark ruling that the Trump administration's decision to freeze over $2.6 billion in federal funding to Harva...

Comme Il Faut, an Israeli fashion brand, launched a social media campaign featuring Israeli chefs and restaurateurs, protesting the alleged starvation of civ...

Joe Sanberg, a former rising star in the Democratic party and co-founder of the green energy company Aspiration, has become the central figure in an NBA scan...

Amidst a federal anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) campaign led by the Trump administration, Columbia University faces a unique stipulation—while D...

Liev Schreiber, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Austin Butler star in Darren Aronofsky's film "Caught Stealing," which features a unique portrayal of Yiddish-speaking...

Sara E. Brown critically examines the International Association of Genocide Scholars' (IAGS) controversial resolution that declares Israel's actions in Gaza ...

Jon Polin reflects on the intersection of personal mourning and national hope in this poignant piece. Following the death of his son, Hersh, in Gaza, Polin s...

The Lost Shtetl Museum, inaugurated in 2025 in eduva, Lithuania, stands as a poignant tribute to the once-thriving Jewish community of this former shtetl, wh...

The opera "The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language," composed by Alex Weiser with a libretto by Ben Kaplan, is set to premiere in New York at YIVO on Se...

Coldplay's Chris Martin stirred controversy during a London concert when addressing Israeli fans in the audience, offering them equal recognition as humans a...

In Beverly Hills, a debate erupted over flying the Israeli flag during Jewish American Heritage Month, highlighting the complexities of its symbolism. Initia...

Google's new Preferred Sources tool allows users to prioritize news from trusted publishers like The Forward in their search results. By selecting The Forwar...

Michael Velchik, a Justice Department attorney with a controversial past surrounding his alleged admiration for Mein Kampf, is representing the Trump adminis...