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Eighteen years ago, notable klezmer musicians gathered outside New York City's historic Eldridge Street Synagogue for a photograph organized by Yale Strom as...

Sociologist Michel Wieviorka's book, "The Last Jewish Joke," ponders whether the humor that has been a staple of Jewish culture is fading. With the Holocaust...

Jennifer Gilmore provides an analysis of Woody Allen's debut novel, "What's with Baum?", against the backdrop of Allen's controversial personal history. Gilm...

Alana Haim's character in "One Battle After Another" wears a Star of David necklace as a subtle, yet impactful statement on Jewish identity and intersectiona...

Steven J. Zipperstein's biography, "Philip Roth: Stung By Life," focuses on Roth's intellectual and artistic development, distinguishing itself from other bi...

Dan Perry critiques the series of governmental missteps that have left Israel at a critical juncture, two years after the Oct. 7 attacks. He highlights the p...

In the wake of the October 2023 attacks, American support for Israel has significantly declined, with polls highlighting a stark decrease in sympathy, partic...

Elon University in North Carolina has received accolades from Jewish organizations for its inclusive environment despite avoiding aggressive security measure...

Bari Weiss, who began her career as a campus activist highlighting antisemitism, has been appointed editor-in-chief of CBS News, marking a significant shift ...

Since the tragic events on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, this date has spurred a cinematic subgenre dedicated to portraying the aftermath thro...

A recent poll by the Washington Post reveals a significant shift in the perspectives of American Jews regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. About 39% of U.S. J...

As the Jewish community observes the second anniversary of the October 2023 Hamas attack, Andrew Rehfeld urges for introspection regarding the language used ...

At Syracuse University, an unlikely friendship between a rabbi and an imam has fostered a strong interfaith dialogue between Jewish and Muslim students, part...

President Donald Trump's recent call for a ceasefire in the long-standing Israel-Hamas conflict highlights more about his domestic political strategy than Mi...

Judith Hertog shares her unexpected emotional connection with Amna, a Palestinian from East Jerusalem, amidst the war between Israel and Iran. Despite never ...

Hamas has signaled a willingness to negotiate a resolution to the Gaza conflict in alignment with Israel's terms. This shift comes as Hamas faces significant...

Hamas has indicated a willingness to release all Israeli hostages to end the war in Gaza, in response to a peace proposal by President Donald Trump, which wa...

Dave Chappelle's performance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia stirred controversy as he humorously suggested using "I stand with Israel" as a co...

David Christopher Kaufman analyzes a concerning trend in Israel, where emigration has begun to outpace immigration, signaling internal dissatisfaction with c...

Israel's Foreign Ministry is launching a large-scale PR campaign targeting Christian audiences in the Western U.S. at an estimated cost of $4.1 million. This...

Nat Seelen is spearheading a Jewish musical renaissance in Boston with the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music, focusing on reinvigorating Jewish musical cul...

The documentary "Put Your Soul On Your Hand and Walk," by Iranian filmmaker Sepideh Farsi, portrays an intimate year-long conversation with Palestinian photo...

Linda Lavin's final role in the film 'One Big Happy Family' features her as a grandmother dealing with family secrets unearthed by a DNA test, provoking a jo...

Reflecting on the upcoming premieres of two TV series focusing on the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack, the article ponders the ethics and timing of dramatizing rec...

At 91, Dyan Forest, formerly Diana Schulman, captivates audiences with her unique blend of humor and music. As the world's oldest working female comedian, he...

Yiddish poet and scholar Ber Kotlerman reflects on the tragic events of October 7, 2023, in Israel through two poignant poems translated into English by Jess...

Poet and scholar Ber Kotlerman, known for his expertise in Yiddish literature, confronts the emotional aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks through two p...

In a tragic event on Yom Kippur, a terrorist attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester resulted in the deaths of two Jewish congregant...

On Yom Kippur, a solemn terrorist attack took place at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, England, resulting in the deaths of two Jewish men ...

The reading of the Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur serves as a potent reminder of the danger of dehumanizing others amidst personal or communal redemption. Sruli...

The Metropolitan Opera's adaptation of Michael Chabon's "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" serves as a poignant response to Richard Wagner's antisem...

Israel has initiated a strategic influence campaign, known as the Esther Project, aimed at bolstering U.S.-Israel relations through social media engagement. ...

Before his assassination, conservative activist Charlie Kirk warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's public relations strategies were ...

In a recent address at the Quantico Marine Corps Base, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declared a crackdown on beards in the military, challenging current ...

"Newport & The Great Folk Dream," a new documentary by Robert Gordon, explores the Newport Folk Festival's pivotal years between 1963 and 1966. The film delv...

Terrence Petty reflects on the democratic revolution that tore down the Berlin Wall in 1989 and compares it to the current threats to democracy he perceives ...

Daniel Tam-Claiborne reflects on his journey of cultural identity as a multiracial Asian American Jew. Feeling out of place in both his Jewish and Chinese he...

Ramaz Middle School in Manhattan has incorporated a unique Holocaust library within Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, highlighting the importance of Holocaust ...

In the aftermath of the traumatic events of October 7 and Israel's military response in Gaza, there is a strong call for revising the Yom Kippur liturgy to r...

In an unexpected pivot, President Donald Trump has introduced a peace plan for Gaza that aligns with liberal Zionist principles, marking a significant depart...

Richard Linklater's 'Blue Moon' is a fascinating character study of Lorenz Hart, the celebrated lyricist known for his collaborations with Richard Rodgers. T...

Amidst a campus controversy, over 300 Northwestern University students faced registration blocks for refusing to watch a mandatory antisemitism training vide...

The article examines the alliance between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza...

The recent cancellation of Israeli DJ Roi Perez's performance at the Origins music festival in London sparked controversy after pressure from the pro-Palesti...

Jay Michaelson presents a modern Yom Kippur confessional that reflects on the current socio-political tensions affecting Jewish and Palestinian communities. ...

Britney Spears recently posted a photo on Instagram featuring a group of Haredi men around a chessboard, captioned "I like the beard!!!" This led some, inclu...

The issue of burial for interfaith couples in Jewish cemeteries varies widely depending on the religious affiliation and policies of the cemetery. While trad...

Jared Kushner has stepped back into the spotlight of Middle East diplomacy as Donald Trump pursues a groundbreaking ceasefire deal in Gaza. The new 21-point ...

The exhibition "Jewish Worlds Illuminated: A Treasury of Hebrew Manuscripts from The JTS Library" at the Grolier Club in Manhattan showcases over 100 Hebrew ...

The Metropolitan Opera recently debuted an adaptation of Michael Chabon's novel, "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay," to mixed emotions and a sense...