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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed Gaza plan to take full control of the region faces immense opposition both locally and internationally. ...

Helena Czernek and Aleksander Prugar run the Mi Polin Mezuzah Center in Warsaw, where they document mezuzah traces—indentations left in doorframes by Jewish ...

Fran Lopate, a Jewish mother from Flatbush, became famous in the 1970s for her portrayal as an Italian mamma in Levy's Rye Bread's iconic advertising campaig...

Marc Bolan, the legendary frontman of T. Rex, emerged from East London as a Jewish pop icon who defined Glam Rock with his androgynous style and poetic, psyc...

Amidst his mayoral campaign, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo provided conflicting viewpoints on Israel's actions in Gaza. Initially, Cuomo expressed di...

A recent federal ruling by Judge Trevor McFadden, spurred by an alleged attack involving an Israeli flag, has sparked significant legal discourse. In this ca...

The article addresses a personal query from an anti-Zionist volunteer in a chevra kadisha questioning whether their political stance might be inappropriate w...

Sam Wachman's debut novel, "The Sunflower Boys," unfolds amidst the turmoil of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, offering a poignant narrative centered arou...

Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Becca Strober argues against the notion that the war will end with the release of hostages held in Gaza...

In Clayton, Missouri, police are investigating an antisemitic hate crime involving graffiti reading "Death to the IDF" and the torching of three cars outside...

Influential Jewish philanthropists, including Charles Bronfman and Marcia Riklis, have signed a letter urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to en...

Camp Nitgedaiget was a unique proletarian resort for working-class Jews with leftist leanings in the Catskills. Established in 1922 by the United Workers Coo...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for denying the existence of starvation in Gaza, labeling such statem...

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson made headlines by visiting the Ariel settlement in the West Bank, becoming the highest-ranking U.S. official to do so. His vi...

Nadav Ziv addresses how artificial intelligence (AI) is mirroring societal biases, including both antisemitism and internal Jewish community hate towards Mus...

Jacqueline Harpman, a Holocaust survivor and Belgian author, has gained posthumous fame as her novels garnered viral attention on TikTok. Born in 1929 and ha...

The article discusses the powerful impact of images depicting malnourished children in Gaza, which have intensified international pressure on Israel. These h...

The Trump administration's recent directive prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federally funded universities, except for progr...

The article draws a parallel between Donald Trump's recent firing of Erika McEntarfer, the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief, and Richard Nixon's antisemitic ...

Mira Fox recounts a personal experience from her junior year in college, when her violin teacher attempted to engage her in a conversation aimed at convertin...

The Forverts has announced a brief hiatus from August 4 to August 8, during which their regular content updates will be paused. Readers are encouraged to exp...

The recent announcement of the impending closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) marks the end of a pivotal support system for Jewish cultur...

Married at First Sight, a reality TV series, parallels ancient biblical matchmaking by marrying strangers, reminiscent of the biblical story of Isaac and Reb...

Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a leading liberal Orthodox rabbinical school, has ordained Rabbi Tadhg Cleary, marking the first time an out gay man has been ordain...

A poll conducted by New York Solidarity Network reveals that while Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani leads among Jewish voters with 37%, nearly 60%...

The article reflects on the life and tragic death of Awdah Hathaleen, a peace activist from the West Bank, killed by an Israeli settler. Rabbi David J. Coope...

Israeli political scientist Lihi Ben Shitrit grapples with the difficult question of whether Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide. Initially dismissi...

After nearly two years since the start of the ongoing war with Hamas, Israelis are deeply disillusioned and weary, feeling trapped in a conflict with no clea...

Conspiracy theories linking Jeffrey Epstein to a covert Israeli operation are gaining traction, fueled by renewed attention to his criminal activities. Altho...

During the Holocaust, Yiddish children's literature captured the spirit of resistance among young Jews facing Nazi oppression. A story from the anthology 'Ki...

The controversial community, Return to the Land, in northern Arkansas, excludes Jews and non-whites but has been deemed legally permissible by Arkansas Attor...

"The Jewish Dating Game" offers a playful approach to modern Jewish matchmaking reminiscent of the 1960s TV show "The Dating Game." Held monthly at Caveat Th...

Solomon Smulevitz, a prolific Yiddish songwriter and performer from the early 20th century, greatly influenced Jewish music despite struggling with financial...

As Tisha B'Av, a day of Jewish mourning, approaches, David N. Myers urges the Jewish community to reflect on recent events in Gaza as a moral catastrophe for...

Melbourne police have apprehended Giovanni Laulu, a 21-year-old suspect in the December arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue, which resulted in signifi...

Rabbi Daniel Cohen shares insights on delivering tragic news, emphasizing the Jewish perspective on providing comfort and support to those who are grieving. ...

The Night of the Murdered Poets on August 12, 1952, saw the execution of 13 Jewish intellectuals in the Soviet Union, including five Yiddish writers original...

In the wake of a tragic shooting in New York City, the Jewish community mourns the loss of Wesley LePatner and Julia Hyman, two vibrant women dedicated to fa...

Ari Aster's film "Eddington" is a Western set against the backdrop of the early pandemic in a fictional New Mexico town. The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix a...

Liam Elkind, a 26-year-old Jewish organizer from New York, is challenging long-time Congressman Jerry Nadler in a Democratic primary, advocating for generati...

U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has stirred controversy by labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, becoming the first Republican to use thi...

Lithuania's decision to turn the Vilnius Sports Palace, located on the historic Snipiskes Jewish Cemetery, into a convention center has sparked outrage from ...

Rob Eshman addresses Jon Stewart's struggle with navigating conversations about Israel among friends who disagree with his critical views. Eshman proposes a ...

Columbia University's recent settlement over alleged campus antisemitism highlights a broader issue not merely resolvable through legal means. A survey by th...

The Yiddish saying "mit eyn tokhes ken men nit tantsn af tsvey khasenes," meaning "you can't dance at two weddings with one behind," is explored for its rich...

After backlash from pro-Israel groups and accusations of bias, The New York Times amended the caption of a front-page image showing an emaciated toddler in G...

In this opinion piece, Dan Perry argues that unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state by France and the UK could inadvertently strengthen Hamas and unde...

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that Britain will join France in recognizing a Palestinian state at the United Nations if Israel does not agre...

UCLA has reached a $6.13 million settlement in the Frankel v. Regents of the University of California case, resolving accusations that the university allowed...

In a bold demonstration of activism, 35 rabbis were arrested in New York City and Washington, DC for protesting the Israeli blockade of Gaza and advocating f...