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The National Library of Israel has acquired a significant collection of 60,000 Yemenite Jewish manuscripts and text fragments, one of the largest and most co...

In this discussion, Eric K. Ward, Nadine Epstein, Adam Mansbach, and Langston Collin Wilkins explore the significance of storytelling and folklore in both th...

In a Zoom call with Karen Attiah and Terrell Starr, the discussion focused on the evolving Black discourse on Israel-Palestine. Both Attiah, a Washington Pos...

Fania Oz-Salzberger, a prominent Israeli scholar, discusses the book "A Quick Guide to Zionism in Hard Times" in an interview with Moment Magazine. She highl...

The Kohenet Hebrew Priestess Institute (KHPI) announced that it will close its doors in the fall of 2023. Since its founding in 2005, KHPI has trained and or...

"The Gospel According to Chaim" is a groundbreaking Yiddish play written by Mikhl Yashinsky, based on the true story of Chaim Einspruch, a Galician-born Jew ...

The play "The Gospel According to Chaim" is a significant achievement in contemporary Yiddish culture. It tells the true story of Chaim Einspruch, a Galician...

The author discusses the idea of a national emergency in Israel and its implications for charitable giving and support of Torah institutions. He mentions tha...

The Oscar nominations this year include several movies with Jewish themes and connections. Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer," a biopic about J. Robert O...

Bradley Cooper's film "Maestro" has received mixed reactions and controversial attention, with some criticizing his portrayal of Leonard Bernstein's nose. De...

The Republican primary appears to be decisively in Donald Trump's favor as he consolidates the party's support, while the potential for significant changes i...

Actor Jesse Eisenberg has directed and stars in a new movie called "A Real Pain," which recently sold for $10 million at Sundance to Searchlight Pictures. Th...

New York City's public school system has announced new initiatives to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia. The measures include training for faculty, cleare...

"Lovers in Auschwitz" by Keren Blankfeld tells the true story of David Wisnia, a Polish Jew and talented singer, and Helen Zippi Spitzer, a Slovakian Jew, wh...

On Monday, 24 Israeli soldiers were killed in two separate incidents in the Gaza Strip, marking the deadliest day for Israel since the Hamas attacks on Octob...

A recent case reviewed by an independent oversight panel revealed that Meta, the parent company of Instagram, failed to detect and remove a post using a Spon...

Avinoam Patt has been appointed as the inaugural director of the new antisemitism research center at New York University (NYU). The center aims to study anti...

SparkIL, a peer-to-peer lending platform, is providing emergency loans of up to NIS 100,000 ($27,000) to Israeli small businesses affected by the current war...

Israeli mental health professionals are preparing for an increase in mental health cases following the terrorist attacks by Hamas on Oct. 7. Already, 1 in 3 ...

In this personal essay, the writer reflects on their son's upcoming induction into the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the mixed emotions they are experienci...

The recipe provided is for a Pomegranate Lentil Tabbouleh salad that serves 4 to 6 people and can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. It includes ingredient...

The episode highlights the overlooked story of Louis Slotin, a Jewish Canadian scientist who was part of the Manhattan Project and whose heroism saved lives ...

The episode explores the overlooked contributions of Canadian Jewish scientist Louis Slotin in the Manhattan Project, emphasizing his key role despite not be...

In a special episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Jewish singer Lipa Schmeltzer shares his personal journey of mental health. Lipa discusses breaking through barr...

Exploring connections between the Song of Moses, feeding birds, Walt Disney, and the Sherman Brothers in a deep dive through Jewish teachings and music.

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University disrupted a day of dialogue aimed at easing tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. The protesters claimed that...

During a recent debate among the top candidates for California's open Senate seat, Barbara Lee, Katie Porter, and Adam Schiff, all progressive Democrats, sho...

According to a report by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, there are currently around 245,000 Holocaust survivors alive today. The re...

According to a report by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, there are currently fewer than 250,000 Holocaust survivors alive today. Th...

The Gaza war has led to a significant increase in antisemitic incidents worldwide. The religious Zionist movement needs to reassess its move towards extreme ...

This text is a collection of responses from various individuals reflecting on their beliefs before and after October 7, 2023. The first contributor, David Bi...

There is a growing trend of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) young men in Israel volunteering for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Previously, haredi men were exempt ...

"Readjusting Sights" is a comparison between the experiences of two Israeli soldiers, Roi and Haim Sabato, during different wars. Roi, a tank crewman, fights...

In Derek J. Penslar's book "Zionism: An Emotional State," he explores the emotional states underlying the Zionist project and the various reactions to it. He...

In "Stuck in the Middle," Pierre Birnbaum, a prominent Jewish historian, explores the history of right-wing antisemitism in the United States. He argues that...

Avram Davidson, a fantasy and sci-fi writer, wrote a story called "Goslin Day" which is set on a day that is believed to be significant in Jewish folklore. T...

Anti-Israelism is a prejudice against all things Israeli, which should not be confused with hatred of Jews. It is a form of bigotry that attributes negative ...

The essays by Jonathan Karp and Reviel Netz discuss the rise of anti-Israelism, a new form of bigotry that targets Israel and Israelis rather than Jews and J...

The author reflects on their childhood in the kibbutz of Kfar Aza, which was recently attacked and left in ruins. They express the pain of remembering their ...

In a recent article, Ethan Schwartz critiques Edward Feld's book, "The Book of Revolutions: The Battles of Priests, Prophets, and Kings That Birthed the Tora...

In this poem titled "Oh Homeland, Don't You Wonder (Tzion Ha-lo Tishali)", the speaker expresses deep longing and love for their homeland. They call out to t...

The author reflects on a situation where his daughter's classmate accused her of glorifying colonialism because of her paintings inspired by her wife's child...

"Reprise of the Repressed" discusses two musicals, "Harmony" and "I Can Get It for You Wholesale," and their themes of Jewish trauma and guilt. "Harmony" tel...

Yonatan Adler's book, "The Origins of Judaism: An Archaeological-Historical Reappraisal," challenges the traditional Jewish origin story by arguing that Jews...

In a 1964 interview, S.Y. Agnon, a renowned Jewish author, reflected on the significance of a Jewish army defending the State of Israel. Agnon expressed conc...

This poem, titled "Pogrom," expresses the fear and anticipation of imminent violence and persecution. The speaker ponders whether the attackers will return t...

In this piece, the author reflects on the power of faces in the context of war and conflict, particularly in Israel. They describe the ritual of looking at t...

Deborah E. Lipstadt's biography of Golda Meir portrays a life marked by accomplishments and guilt for not doing more to save Holocaust victims. Meir, born in...

The NYPD is investigating an incident at Columbia University in which pro-Palestinian protesters claimed that pro-Israel activists sprayed them with a chemic...

During a conference hosted by the European Jewish Association in Krakow, Elon Musk claimed that his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), cou...