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The Bubbe Awards, similar to the Grammys for Yiddish and Jewish music, is now accepting submissions for original Yiddish songs. Last year's People's Choice f...

This article delves into the post-World War I transformation in Arab societies as modern politics and communication technologies emerged, leading to a shift ...

The text discusses the Talmudic tractate Yevamot, which deals with the topic of levirate marriage (yibbum) and the bonds of family in Judaism. It explains th...

"The Professor of Apocalypse" by Jerry Muller is a biography that explores the life of Jacob Taubes, a Jewish thinker who had a significant impact on 20th-ce...

The article discusses the trust deficit between the CDC and parents regarding childhood vaccination, specifically the COVID-19 vaccines for young children. T...

Avremi Zippel, an Orthodox rabbi in Utah, came forward as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse in the wake of the #MeToo movement. After years of struggling ...

In "A Lavender Marriage," the protagonist reflects on his relationship with his Uncle Jack, who has been a father figure to him for the past 13 years. Uncle ...

Professor David Weiss Halivni, a renowned Talmudic scholar, has passed away. He was born in Ukraine and survived the Holocaust, immigrating to the United Sta...

The article discusses the Blackstone Memorial, a petition presented to President Benjamin Harrison in 1891 by William Blackstone, urging him to support Jewis...

"The Oppermanns" is a novel written by Lion Feuchtwanger in 1933 that tells the story of a Jewish family in Germany as the rise of Nazism begins. The book sh...

This article discusses Norse paganism in the context of the military, particularly at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. It highlights the distinction between whi...

The Biden administration is considering the addition of a Middle East and North African (MENA) category to the U.S. Census by 2024. This could provide financ...

Eric Zemmour's failed presidential campaign highlighted a ongoing debate in France over the country's role in the Holocaust and collaboration with the Vichy ...

The article discusses the unethical practice of organ trafficking in China and the involvement of the medical establishment. It highlights the case of an Isr...

"My Hollywood" is Boris Dralyuk's debut poetry collection, which explores his experiences growing up in West Hollywood as a Russian-speaking Jewish immigrant...

The article highlights Germany's complicated and often contradictory role in international politics, particularly regarding its stance towards Ukraine. While...

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Jewish composers in Russia began incorporating Yiddish folk songs into classical music arrangements. This was sign...

The relationship between politics and religion has shifted in recent decades, with religious people tending to lean Republican and conservatives being more r...

In this discussion featuring 10 LGBTQ Jews, there is a mixed perception of the Jewish community as a welcoming place for LGBTQ Jews. While some participants ...

The Great Synagogue of Aleppo, one of the most significant synagogues in the Jewish world, was destroyed in the conflict between the Assad government and reb...

Renato Levi, a Jew from Italy, played a crucial role in the Allied war effort during World War II. Initially recruited as a spy by the Germans, he offered to...

Shabbat Shelach is a community group in Israel that aims to build a community for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women around the Shabbat table. Founded ...

The "chairs dance" has become a popular tradition at Jewish weddings and celebrations, where the newly married couple is lifted into the air on chairs held b...

David Langer, a big wave surfer, believes that the surf town of Nazar has the power to change the world. Nazar, a once-sleepy Portuguese fishing village, has...

The article discusses the rise of communal living and intentional communities within the Jewish community. It cites examples such as the Berkeley Moshav, a c...

The author reflects on his father's relationship with material possessions and his own struggle with materialism as a Jewish man. The father, content with a ...

"Learning to Cook Like a Jew" is a series called Unorthodox that follows the journey of Quinn Waller, who is converting to Judaism. Waller recognizes that fo...

This article discusses the celebration of James Joyce's novel Ulysses and its character, Leopold Bloom, within the Jewish community. Bloom is often regarded ...

Preserved lemons have a long history and are widely used in Jewish and Middle Eastern cuisine. They have a unique taste, more intense than fresh lemons but w...

In a walk through a park with A.B. Yehoshua, the author discusses his critique of American Jewry and his vision of Zionism. He emphasizes the importance of a...

The article discusses the response of Christian groups in lower Manhattan to the abortion debate. The Roman Catholic Sisters of Life, operating out of Visita...

The article discusses the strategic divergence between Iran and Saudi Arabia in handling their young populations, shedding light on their differing futures. ...

I.L. Peretz, a renowned Yiddish writer, was known for his provocative and sophisticated stories that often challenge moral expectations. Born in 1852 in Pola...

The article discusses the life and career of Edward Luttwak, an influential military strategist and writer. Luttwak has been known for his rebellious and ind...

This text explores the story of Erich Gunther Deutecom, a German man who lived in Nahariya, Israel in the 1960s. Deutecom was an architect who created a bota...

Shmate magazine was a Jewish publication that covered a wide range of topics related to Jewish identity, history, and current issues. The magazine included e...

A grassroots movement led by botanists and garden shops is seeking to rename the wandering Jew plant (Tradescantia zebrina) due to concerns of it being antis...

The text discusses the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court, highlighting the impact it may have on women's reproductive rights. It crit...

Tablet, a Jewish media outlet, is celebrating its 13th anniversary, comparing it to a bar mitzvah. They highlight the significance of the fountain pen as a g...

The essay discusses how the perception of being a refugee has changed over time. In Hannah Arendt's era, being a refugee meant being stripped of all status a...

András Koerner, a Budapest native and expert on Hungarian Jewish food, has dedicated his retirement to documenting and uncovering the history of Jewish Hunga...

This text discusses the theme of failure in early 20th century American literature. It mentions authors such as Theodore Dreiser, Willa Cather, Wallace Steve...

This article argues against the mandate of COVID-19 booster shots for children attending camps. It questions the equivalence between the benefits of boosters...

The article discusses two recent books about Israel that represent contrasting perspectives. Omri Boehm's "Haifa Republic" argues that Israel is a failed sta...

The Cannes Film Festival has returned to its usual state, with crowds and the usual business of the festival market. However, the festival has faced challeng...

The article discusses the tradition of staying up all night on Shavuot, the holiday commemorating the receiving of the Torah. It explains that the tradition ...

"You Need a Poem" explores the importance of poetry in various moments of life, from childbirth to times of uncertainty and celebration. The article discusse...

In this personal essay, the author reflects on their experience as a convert to Judaism and discusses the discomfort they feel with the label "convert." They...

The author argues that the prioritization of identity fragments, such as gender and race, can lead to a totalitarian trend in society. They point out that in...

The article explores the concept of modesty in the biblical character of Ruth. It highlights how Ruth's modesty and restraint in gathering grain in the field...