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The author shares their experience of attending virtual Simchat Torah services due to being stuck in traffic and reflects on the challenging times in Israel....

Jewish advocates in New York City are calling for policy changes to address the rise of antisemitism in public high schools. Following a Hamas attack on Isra...

Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish or Judezmo, is a language that evolved as a dialect of Medieval Spanish with elements of Hebrew and Aramaic. It is a symb...

This recipe provides a versatile and easy-to-make Spicy Szechuan Turkey dish using dark turkey meat, but one can substitute with chicken, tofu, or veggies. T...

Egg fried rice is a versatile recipe that efficiently utilizes leftover rice. The dish involves stir-frying day-old rice with beaten eggs, peas, sesame oil, ...

Rabbi Akiva, born in 50 C.E. in the Land of Israel, was a significant figure in shaping Judaism. He was considered the foremost rabbi of his time and had a p...

This article discusses the importance of asking questions and challenging assumptions when it comes to understanding Israel, Zionism, and Israelis. The autho...

Tom Suozzi, the Democratic nominee for an open House seat, has taken a weekend trip to Israel to show support for the country during its war with Hamas. The ...

The Shabbat times for the week of December 22 to December 29 are as follows: The Fast of Tevet ends at various times on Friday, December 22, with Shabbat beg...

The article discusses the tradition of Jewish Americans eating Chinese food on Christmas Day, mentioning that it has become a popular and busy day for Chines...

This episode delves into the troubling rise of antisemitism at Harvard University, focusing on Rabbi David Wolpe's experiences and insights as a member of Ha...

In a series of dispatches from Israel, Unorthodox highlights Tanya Singer's delivery of handknit hats to IDF soldiers, crocheted dolls to hospitalized childr...

In this discussion, the question of whether Israel is an occupier of Palestinian land is explored. The participants touch on various issues such as the exist...

Pressure is increasing on the Israeli government amidst debates over the terms of a ceasefire, with families of hostages urging a pause following the acciden...

In a recent poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, it was found that 72% of Palestinians believe that the October 7 attacks were the ...

In a recent poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, it was found that a majority of Palestinians believe that the October 7 ...

Due to safety concerns related to a pro-Palestinian protest taking place across the street, congregants of Temple Beth Am in mid-city Los Angeles will be pra...

The text discusses the significance of the communal day of saying Mourners Kaddish, which falls on the 10th of Tevet. Instituted after the Holocaust, this da...

A 2021 Pew study highlighted the decline of religiosity within American Jewry, particularly among young adults who view their Judaism as purely ethnic or cul...

The article discusses the actions and decisions of Pope Pius XII during the Holocaust. While the pope expressed sympathy for those suffering, he failed to sp...

Reinhold Niebuhr and Abraham Joshua Heschel were influential American religious figures of the last century and unlikely friends. Niebuhr's emphasis on human...

Jewish music fans are expressing disappointment and frustration over the silence of their favorite artists since the Hamas terror attacks in October. Many fa...

Vice President Kamala Harris has been playing a more active role in discussions about the Israel-Hamas war and has expressed tougher words for Israel than Pr...

The Orange County Public Schools in Florida have removed nearly 700 books from classroom libraries, citing concerns about violating state laws on sexual cont...

The US Department of Justice has charged Samuel Salman El Reda, a dual Lebanese-Colombian citizen and alleged operative of Hezbollah, with playing a key role...

The historic Ben Ezra synagogue in Cairo, Egypt, which recently underwent renovation, has created tension between Egypt's small Jewish community and the gove...

The text discusses recent events related to Zionism, including a confrontation between a pro-Palestinian protester and an individual at the Toronto Eaton Cen...

This article discusses the tendency of Palestinians to lie in order to advance their political goals and demonize Israel. The author identifies several lies ...

The Baal Tanya, a prominent figure in Jewish history, was arrested and imprisoned, sparking discussions about the theological disagreements between the Gra a...

In this episode of Home Front, the focus is on Israel's diplomatic efforts to deter Hezbollah. The show also highlights Iris Haim's inspiring message to sold...

Despite the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, Jewish day schools in the United States are still planning to send their students to Israel for educational...

In this minisode of the 18Forty Podcast, the hosts reflect on the importance of their community and how it has motivated them to delve deeper into questions ...

In this minisode of the 18Forty Podcast, the hosts express gratitude to their community for their support and participation throughout the year. They discuss...

Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan, who was kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas, has been freed and reunited with her family. However, there are still 129 hostag...

The article presents a list of Jewish-themed activities to do in New York City during the Christmas season. These include a Lebanese Jewish cooking class, a ...

In this personal narrative, the author, a Jewish young man from Milwaukee, is living alone and feeling homesick for Christmas in Jerusalem in 1958. He visits...

Amira Mohammed and Ibrahim Abu Ahmad, two Palestinian Israeli peace activists, host the popular podcast Unapologetic: The Third Narrative. The podcast explor...

Influential Yiddish rock band Yiddish Princess is reuniting for a one-night-only show in Manhattan on December 25th. The band, founded in 2006 by vocalist Sa...

In Jewish tradition, there are five things in our world that are one-sixtieth of their most extreme forms, including fire, honey, Shabbat, sleep, and dreams....

A new report from the National Contagion Research Institute suggests that TikTok, the popular social media platform, is being used to promote anti-Israel sen...

At the 55th annual convention of the Association for Jewish Studies, scholars gathered to discuss their latest research, which often delved into historical i...

The Conservative movement is suspending its Israel gap-year program, Nativ, due to budget issues and recruitment challenges. Nativ, which has historically at...

The author praises the film "Maestro" for providing a loving and reverent portrayal of Jewish conductor Leonard Bernstein. They appreciate the film's focus o...

"The Gospel According to Chaim" is a new Yiddish-language play based on the true story of Chaim Einspruch, a former Hasidic man who translated the New Testam...

Ari Kelman, a professor of Jewish studies at Stanford University, resigned from his role as co-chair of the university's committee to fight antisemitism afte...

The article discusses the conflict in Gaza and asserts that Israel is not to blame for the high number of Palestinian casualties. It argues that Hamas is emb...

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., was temporarily closed after being vandalized with graffiti that read "Free Gaza" in multiple places. The U.S. Park...

The text discusses an incident of alleged plagiarism involving a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) hire at Harvard University. The author questions the ...

Yiddishland California, a cultural center and museum in La Jolla, California, dedicated to promoting Yiddish language and culture, is in danger of losing its...

The U.S. Department of Education has announced investigations into six new institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Un...