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Israeli pro-democracy protest leaders, Michal Muszkat-Barkan and Ora Peled Nakash, are visiting Canada to seek support from groups like JSpace Canada and the...

In a series of letters, there are discussions and responses to various topics in Jewish literature. Paul Goldberg defends his novel, The Dissident, against a...

The author reflects on the current state of Israel, describing the ongoing anti-government demonstrations and the disarray within the country's air force due...

The book "The Revelation at Sinai: What Does Torah from Heaven Mean?" edited by Yoram Hazony, Gil Student, and Alex Sztuden explores the tension between trad...

In this book, author Azzan Yadin-Israel explores the question of why apples are commonly associated with the forbidden fruit in the story of the Fall of Man....

The Mishnah, an important Jewish text, is shrouded in mystery regarding its origins and purpose. Some believe it was written by Moses, while others attribute...

In his book "The Adjectival Liberal and The Kingship of God," Michael Walzer proposes defending liberalism not as an overarching ideology, but as a way of be...

In the book "Kidnapped!" by Motti Inbari, the author explores the story of Ruth Ben David, a French convert to Judaism, who was involved in the kidnapping of...

"Maestros & Monsters" is a memoir by Robert Boyers that explores his relationships with two Jewish intellectuals, Susan Sontag and George Steiner. Boyers adm...

This text discusses the poetry of Paul Celan, a Holocaust survivor and German-language poet. Celan's most famous poem, "Deathfugue," depicts the Nazis' forci...

"My Hijacking" by Martha Hodes is a personal account of the author's experience being held hostage on a hijacked plane by the Popular Front for the Liberatio...

Rough Diamonds is a Belgian crime drama available on Netflix that revolves around the affairs of a wealthy Hasidic diamond-trading family, the Wolfsons. The ...

The author reflects on his journey in Jewish studies, starting with an interview with Gershom Scholem, who emphasized the need to breathe new life into the f...

The article discusses the rise of a group of Catholic intellectuals known as integralists, who advocate for a form of illiberal legalism that prioritizes the...

Doug Emhoff, the Jewish husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke at Congregation Adas Israel in Washington, D.C. on Yom Kippur, emphasizing the need fo...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and House Speaker Anthony Rota have apologized for leading a standing ovation in Parliament to a 98-year-old Ukrainian...

The article discusses the author's mixed feelings of envy and admiration towards Ben Lerner, a successful writer. The author reflects on the cultural unconsc...

The article discusses Avi Shlaim's book, "Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew", which intertwines his personal story with the history of Iraq and the Arab-I...

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) poses a threat to workers in the entertainment industry, as studios seek to use AI to exploit and expropriate their ...

Vilnius is celebrating its 700th anniversary, acknowledging its rich Jewish history as a former cultural powerhouse known as the Jerusalem of the North, with...

The Canadian Parliament honored 98-year-old Ukrainian immigrant Yaroslav Hunka, a veteran who fought with the SS Galichina, a unit associated with Nazi war c...

The article discusses the author's experience of being assaulted by an Israeli police officer while participating in a protest in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusal...

In a recent protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan, American Jews, including prominent leaders from various Jewish denomi...

The discovery of 2,000 recordings on 700 wax cylinders of Jewish folk songs recorded by Ukrainian ethnomusicologist Moshe Beregovski in the 1920s and 30s has...

The text discusses the concept of faith as it pertains to the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur and synagogue attendance during the High Holy Days. It explores th...

The text suggests a shift in the Democratic party's stance on certain issues, arguing that they have redefined themselves, not the Republicans. It questions ...

The Great Canadian Sermon Slam, hosted by Bonjour Chai, is an annual event in Canadian Jewry where rabbis compete with their best sermons for the grand prize...

In this podcast, Daniel Rynhold, dean of the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, discusses the concept of repentance and its importance in Jewis...

Daniel Rynhold, dean of the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, explores the concept of repentance in Jewish thought and its contrasts between m...

This week's episode of "Unholy Podcast" discusses a potential breakthrough in Saudi-Israeli relations, with signs from leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu, Moham...

The author shares their personal experience of being shocked by their defibrillator during Kol Nidre services, which reminded them of their mortality and the...

In his book "I Could Nosh: Classic Jew-ish Recipes Revamped for Every Day," Jake Cohen encourages a fun and enjoyable approach to Jewish cooking, including t...

Simone Rodan Benzaquen, Managing Director of AJC Europe, discusses AJC's diplomatic efforts at the United Nations General Assembly. Key areas of advocacy inc...

A day before the University of Pennsylvania was set to host a conference criticized as a forum for anti-Zionism and antisemitism, a student entered the campu...

The author reflects on their experiences of Yom Kippur as they grew up. Initially, they dreaded the day and found it challenging to fast for the full 25 hour...

Amid Prime Minister Netanyahu's US visit, David Friedman, Michal Cotler-Wunsh, and Gil Troy engage in a critical discussion about whether anti-judicial overh...

The text explores the connection between Jewish theology and the natural world, emphasizing the importance of studying nature to deepen religious understandi...

From September 22 to September 29, Shabbat and Yom Kippur times are listed, including the start and end times for Shabbat on September 22, Torah readings for...

In this nostalgic article, Michael Barrie reflects on the Jewish delis of his past and the memories associated with each one. He discusses how people had str...

Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City and the current frontrunner in the 2024 presidential election, is poised to potentially become Mexico's fi...

In this episode, the focus is on the legendary confrontation of 1771 involving the Vilna Gaon with R Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk and R Shnuer Zalman of Liozna...

This episode of sustainably recycled stuff explores the significance of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, through discussions on the evolution of the piyyut ...

The podcast discusses Merrick Garland's recent appearance on Capitol Hill, Democratic concerns about silencing Donald Trump, and the current relations betwee...

Yavneh College, an Orthodox secondary school in Elstree, has received the gold standard in the National SMSC Quality Mark for its excellence in spiritual, mo...

Ofsted has rated Sacks Morasha as a good school overall, highlighting its outstanding personal development of pupils. The Orthodox primary school in North Fi...

Hasmonean High School for Boys has opened an overflow site in Belsize Park to accommodate 136 year-7 boys due to increased demand, exceeding its official cap...

In this episode, Dan Senor and Micah Goodman discuss the potential impact of a Saudi-Israel normalization deal on Israel's internal political crisis. They ex...

In this video, Rabbi Amrom Nemeth discusses the differences between Sephardic and Ashkenazi practices regarding kashrut (Jewish dietary laws). He explains th...

This episode of Unorthodox focuses on improving communication skills in preparation for Yom Kippur. Linguist Deborah Tannen discusses conversational styles a...

This article reflects on Leonard Cohen's early career as both a poet and a musician. The author recalls attending a love-in event in 1967 where Cohen perform...