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The article discusses Edward Said's views on Israel and the influence of those views on academia and activism, particularly at Columbia University. Said was ...

PEN America has decided to cancel its annual Literary Award ceremony due to numerous authors withdrawing in protest over the organization's response to the c...

Jewish billionaire donor Robert Kraft announced he would stop supporting Columbia University following anti-Israel protests on campus, leading to safety conc...

Barbara Walters, known for her groundbreaking career as a television journalist, is explored in the biography "The Rulebreaker" by Susan Page. Walters' impac...

Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, a prominent Palestinian-Israeli professor, has faced arrest and harassment by Israeli authorities for her outspoken criticism of I...

"Cabaret," a musical set in 1930s Berlin at the Kit Kat Club, explores themes of decadence, fascism, and personal choices against the backdrop of the rise of...

Amid anti-war protests at Columbia University, Jewish students received conflicting advice on whether to stay on campus during Passover. Rabbi Elie Buechler ...

Families of Israeli hostages in Gaza, facing a somber Passover, are struggling to celebrate the holiday of freedom while their loved ones remain captive, wit...

Amidst reflections on his military service in Hebron and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Naftali Oppenheimer emphasizes the importance of protectin...

Nemat Minouche Shafik, a baroness, economist, immigrant, and Muslim American, is facing criticism as the president of Columbia University amidst turmoil over...

Columbia University saw mass arrests of over 100 students and two legal observers after a pro-Palestinian protest was cleared by the New York police departme...

The article discusses a unique musical event, the Neighborhood Fiddle Summit in Brooklyn, featuring klezmer violinist Zo Aqua and the old-time string band Th...

The article discusses the author's family tradition of children hiding the afikoman during Passover Seder, a departure from the usual practice, leading to re...

Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," is seen as a significant cultural event, portraying triumph over heartbreak and struggles with ide...

As Passover approaches, the author grapples with celebrating the holiday while hostages remain captive in Gaza for over six months. Feeling conflicted betwee...

The Kapshitter family tragedy, where a family was murdered by Hamas terrorists, highlighted the issue of Jewish burial rights in Israel. Despite the family's...

The Turtles, a renowned Jewish rock band established in 1965 by Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan, continue performing under the Happy Together Tour banner, show...

Nate Oman, a devout Mormon, went on a 10-hour drive to Philadelphia to purchase whiskey and other leavened products for Passover from a Jewish congregation t...

Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar, has been suspended from Barnard College for participating in anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, leadin...

Several authors have withdrawn from the PEN America literary awards due to the organization's response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, criticizing its perceive...

An American version of the British sitcom "Friday Night Dinner" set in a Jewish home has been created, titled "Dinner with the Parents." The American adaptat...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has faced criticism from Hillel for their approach in combating antisemitism on college campuses, particularly with the rele...

The article explores the history and tradition of matzo, highlighting that traditionally, soft matzo was more common than the dry, cracker-like version typic...

The article discusses a congressional hearing where Columbia University president Dr. Nemat Shafik testified about the university's handling of antisemitism ...

Holocaust survivors' descendants, Hilda and Sharon, who had roots in the same Polish town, Radom, bonded over their shared history and embarked on a journey ...

Passover trips to, from, and within Israel are experiencing a significant increase in cancellations, with a 65% decrease in Passover travel compared to last ...

A survey conducted by the Jewish Federations of North America found that, during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, a majority of American Jews expressed...

Nine Google employees were arrested during sit-ins at the company's offices in New York City and Sunnyvale, California, protesting Google's $1.2 billion Isra...

Students at Rutgers University in New Jersey overwhelmingly voted for the institution to divest from companies and organizations involved in Israel and to en...

The University of Southern California faced controversy after rescinding the invitation for Asna Tabassum to speak at graduation due to security threats. USC...

Columbia University is facing investigations over several professors accused of making antisemitic and anti-Israel comments following Hamas attacks. The univ...

Sidney Joseph Perelman, a prominent Jewish humorist, is being revisited through new editions of his works by the Library of America series, prompting reflect...

"Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett serves as a poignant metaphor for the Israeli-Palestinian history due to its theme of waiting without resolution. The p...

The number of Jews immigrating to Israel has decreased by 43% in the six months following the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7. Statistics show that from October 2023...

In the summer of 1939 at Camp Tamiment, a predominantly Jewish resort, a Yiddish parody of Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Mikado' was staged, featuring notable ...

In the trial of Samuel Woodward for the murder of Blaze Bernstein, the focus on Bernstein's Jewish identity alongside his sexual orientation has brought the ...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently addressed concerns raised by American Jewish leaders in a closed meeting regarding public disagreements between th...

Pastor John Hagee, the head of Christians United for Israel, a significant Christian Zionist organization, believes in a vision where an apocalyptic war in I...

Omer Neutra, a Jewish American who served in the Israeli army, was taken hostage by Hamas. In an interview with his parents, they express concern that intern...

J.K. Rowling faced a situation where a tweet implied she was a Holocaust denier, triggering a legal threat due to the U.K.'s strict defamation laws. The twee...

Two Republican House members, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie, are leading the effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson over emergency foreign aid ...

Gedalia M. Stern, a partner at NechelesLaw, is part of former President Trump's legal team in the hush money trial. He specializes in representing clients in...

Jewish rapper Drake has found himself embroiled in a rap beef with Kendrick Lamar and Rick Ross, with antisemitic overtones in the backdrop of the Israel-Ham...

Ken Holtzman, who passed away at the age of 78, holds the record for the most wins by a Jewish pitcher in Major League Baseball history, surpassing Sandy Kou...

In New York's Riverside Park near 83rd Street lies a small black plaque marking the intended site for the American Memorial to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and...

The article discusses Israel's economic constraints in the face of potential retaliation against Iran following a recent attack. With the ongoing costly conf...

In "Brighton Beach Bible," artist Joel Silverstein reimagines the Exodus story within the backdrop of Coney Island and Brighton Beach, drawing parallels betw...

Shoshana Kahan, a Yiddish actress and writer, recounts her experience celebrating Passover in Kobe, Japan, in 1941 as a refugee during World War II. Stranded...

The University of Southern California (USC) canceled the commencement speech of Muslim valedictorian Asna Tabassum after she shared a link to an anti-Israel ...

Aryeh Shmuel, a Jewish man who had interactions with O.J. Simpson, reflects on the Simpson case, emphasizing that it was more of a family tragedy than a raci...