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The book "Palestine 1936" by Oren Kessler examines the Great Arab Revolt and its impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The author presents a nuanced ac...

The relationship between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is strained as they have diverging views on Israel's war in Gaza. Biden wa...

The New York Times published a report detailing a campaign of coordinated sexual violence by Hamas during the October 7 attacks in Israel. The report highlig...

This article celebrates the fourth anniversary of The Cholent, a Jewish media platform, by providing a top 10 list of its most impactful stories from 2021 to...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill guaranteeing the availability of kosher and halal food in state prisons. The law, set to take effect in Sept...

The article discusses the support for Jews and Israel from the political left and right. It argues that historically, the left has been more sympathetic to J...

The Forward staff compiled a list of their favorite cultural experiences in 2023. Some highlights include the reboot of "Real Housewives of New York," a podc...

In the aftermath of the Nova Music Festival massacre, survivors have gathered in a makeshift tent called Adama Tova to heal and support one another. The cent...

Kveller reflects on the top Jewish stories of 2023, including a guide for parents on discussing Israel with their children, popular TV shows and movies such ...

Shenna Bellows, the former executive director of the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine, recently made a consequential ruling as Maine's secretary of...

Israel's ability to adapt quickly to crises has been on display recently. The protest movement led by former IDF soldiers, Brothers and Sisters In Arms, shif...

Four novels published in 2023 are explored in this article, highlighting their Jewish themes and connections. "Forget I Told You This" by Hilary Zaid is set ...

Mendl's Delicatessen, located in the Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City, aims to serve traditional American/New York Jewish food. Chef Montserrat Garza Gard...

The author reflects on the connection between their Jewish identity and the recent passing of their mother. They draw parallels between their experience and ...

Artist Debra Band has created the first fully illustrated Book of Ecclesiastes, or Qohelet, featuring the grandeur of the Alhambra as its central metaphor. B...

Hosts of the Commentary Magazine Podcast discuss their selections for the most influential figures of 2023, covering both positive and negative impacts. Nota...

This article presents a list of Jewish baby names that are suitable for families with Spanish-Jewish heritage or for those in multicultural Jewish-Hispanic b...

Exploring corrections, questions, and omissions related to Tongva/Kizh/Gabrieleño, Jewish and Filipino immigration in California, and the dual nature of Pasa...

The Best of The Jewish Table, 2023 is a compilation of favorite recipes and newsletters from the year. Some highlights include a Majestic Boureka Pie, a reci...

The article discusses the issue of unintentional antisemitism among prominent individuals, highlighting Barack Obama and Harvard's President Claudine Gay as ...

This recipe is for a berry prosecco roulade, a festive dessert featuring frozen berries. The prosecco can be omitted if preferred. The meringue is made using...

In this essay, the author explores the concept of rationality and its application to beliefs, particularly in relation to Judaism. They discuss the distincti...

The essay explores the concept of rationality in relation to beliefs, specifically in the context of Judaism. It distinguishes between epistemic rationality ...

In 2023, the Jewish food scene faced challenges and triumphs, notably influenced by the conflict in Israel. Following attacks, the community shifted from fes...

Yonit and Jonathan reflect on a year of significant turmoil in Israel, focusing on the unexpected judicial overhaul and the ongoing impact of the events of O...

In response to the war in Israel and Gaza, the Bard College SJP (Student for Justice in Palestine) organized a die-in on campus. The die-in was a form of pro...

The New York Jewish Week remembers the lives of 20 notable Jewish New Yorkers who have passed away in 2023. Some of the individuals mentioned include Bob Bor...

Albert Murray, a Black author and influential figure in the music industry, wrote extensively about the connection between jazz, the blues, and the biblical ...

In this discussion, the question of whether there should be hakaras hatov (gratitude) towards IDF soldiers is explored. The panel considers whether hakaras h...

In this article, the author criticizes The New York Times for publishing an op-ed by Gaza City's mayor, who is an appointee of Hamas, a terrorist organizatio...

The USC Shoah Foundation is collecting testimonies of survivors of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack to counter denial of the attack. Dr. Robert Williams,...

In this episode of Home Front, it is discussed that Israel is involved in a undeclared war in the North. The challenges of the Middle East and the question o...

This recipe presents the ultimate mushroom Wellington with a mix of mushrooms, leek, chestnuts, spinach, sage, cranberry sauce, and miso paste or soy sauce w...

Herb Kohl, the former Jewish senator from Wisconsin and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, has passed away at the age of 88. Known for his unobtrusive approach an...

In a recent discussion with Mosaic's editor Jonathan Silver, Israeli writer Matti Friedman addresses his concerns about Israel's heavy reliance on technology...

In a recent podcast interview, Israeli writer Matti Friedman discusses his concern about Israel's growing dependence on technology. Known for its advances in...

Jewish leaders in Buffalo, New York, are upset over a cartoon published in The Buffalo News that depicts skulls dripping from a sink with faucet handles shap...

Herb Kohl, a former Jewish senator from Wisconsin and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, has passed away at the age of 88. Known for his philanthropy, business ac...

In a lighthearted article, the author presents 24 humorous predictions for pop culture in 2024. These predictions include Steven Spielberg making viral socia...

Two Israeli-Americans, Judith Weinstein and Gadi Haggai, who went missing during the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, have been confirmed killed. Weinste...

This episode explores the historical significance of the Baal Tanya's two arrests by Russian authorities, analyzing the legal and cultural hurdles he faced, ...

Two Israeli-Americans who went missing during the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 have been confirmed killed. Judith Weinstein, 70, was fatally wounded d...

In this personal essay, the author reflects on their grandmother's experience as a Holocaust survivor and the increasing prevalence of Holocaust denial. The ...

Israeli American novelist Ruby Namdar discusses the novelistic plight of American Jewry and Israeli Jewry in the aftermath of October 7. Namdar reflects on t...

This text discusses the controversy surrounding Rabbi Shai Graucher, who raised millions of dollars and provided various forms of assistance to the Israeli a...

"The Zone of Interest" is a film directed by Jonathan Glazer that depicts the lives of the Hss family, who lived in a cottage adjacent to the Auschwitz death...

Yossi Klein Halevi, a well-known Jewish author, is discussed in this article, highlighting his transition from a hawkish stance on Israeli politics to a more...

Yossi Klein Halevi, a well-known Jewish author, has written several books that tell both personal and national stories. His first book, "Memoirs of a Jewish ...

The episode explores the appropriateness of anti-Netanyahu protests amidst Israel's ongoing war, highlighting differing opinions on maintaining unity versus ...

The German city of Dortmund is reviving the forgotten story of Paul Hirsch, its only Jewish mayor who died in poverty after the Nazis denied him a pension. H...