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Progressive Jewish groups in America have formed the Jewish Diaspora Movement (JDM), seeking to create a new vision for Jewish identity that moves away from ...

Walter Ruby, a former democratic Zionist, advocates for a move towards post-Zionism in response to the current political and humanitarian crisis in Israel an...

This piece by Dan Perry scrutinizes a recent episode in Israeli politics involving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial nomination of his person...

Louis Keene delves into the complex social and cultural significance of wearing a yarmulke, spotlighting his infatuation with a designer $85 kippah from Rube...

Iran's tactics in outsourcing terror plots against Jewish and Western targets have become a sophisticated web of online recruitment and proxy operations, as ...

Joshua Silverstein, a Black Jewish theater artist, shares the story of an Ashkenazi couple, Bob and Shirley, whose efforts helped elect Tom Bradley as Los An...

Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor's new book, "Something We Said," explores the complex history and personal facets of the n-word in America through an intimate lens,...

In the Congressional race to succeed long-serving Rep. Jerry Nadler, candidates for New York's heavily Jewish district display rare agreement on Israel amids...

Israeli director Gidi Dar returns to the Hasidic world in his new film, "The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan)," after a two-decade hiatus sinc...

In a politically charged atmosphere ahead of Israel's impending elections, the Jerusalem Pride march was notably redirected to conclude near the Knesset, sig...

In the mid-19th century, a significant controversy erupted in the Charleston synagogue, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, over the installation of a pipe organ—a mov...

David Baerwald's debut novel, "The Fire Agent," is a sprawling narrative that seamlessly blends fiction with real historical events and figures, drawing from...

New York's list of popular baby names now includes 'Gitty,' a Yiddish name, highlighting the influence of growing ultra-Orthodox and Hasidic communities. Ref...

The political dynamics between the United States and Israel are undergoing a profound shift. President Donald Trump's recent phone call, where he allegedly b...

A New York University student, Alexander Stepnowsky, is facing serious legal repercussions after reportedly flying a flag featuring antisemitic symbols, incl...

Edgar Morin, a towering French intellectual whose life spanned over a century, has passed away at 104. Born to Jewish immigrants from Salonica in 1921, Morin...

Celebrating Allen Ginsberg's centennial, this piece revisits "Burlington Snow," a poem he wrote in 1986 about Bernie Sanders, reflecting on the intersection ...

Marilyn Monroe's fascination among Jews extends beyond her iconic beauty, touching deeper societal and cultural narratives. Although she didn't appear Jewish...

As debates over antisemitism intertwine with attitudes toward Zionism, changing views among American Jews could reshape these discussions. Recent surveys ind...

The Israel Day Parade in New York highlighted the growing divide between Israeli and diaspora Jews, showing different levels of awareness and concern over Is...

A kosher restaurant has achieved a significant milestone by earning a Michelin star for the first time. This landmark achievement underscores the growing rec...

The article explores the exhibit "Jews are Magic: Occult Practices from Palmistry to Psychics" at YIVO and the Center for Jewish History, shedding light on t...

California State Senator Scott Wiener has emerged as the leading candidate in the race to fill Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat, gaining significant attenti...

Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann made headlines during a delegation visit to the Vatican by gifting Pope Leo XIV a White Sox-themed kippah, paying homage to his Chicago...

The Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature announced its four finalists for 2026, showcasing a diversity of narratives that contribute insight into Jewish his...

A historic Dutch Colonial home in Brooklyn, one of the few pre-Revolutionary War houses left in New York City, has been revitalized by Chabad of Flatbush und...

In this thought-provoking piece, Michael Zoosman examines the implications of Israel's newly enacted death penalty laws in light of a shocking antisemitic in...

Lionel Stander's testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee serves as a focal point for "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been," a docudrama rev...

The first televised Democratic primary debate in New York's 10th Congressional District between Rep. Dan Goldman and former New York City Comptroller Brad La...

The National Council of Jewish Women's (NCJW) national organization has severed ties with its Los Angeles chapter, sparking significant upheaval amid the bro...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the formation of a new government body, the Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion, to...

In a recent development in Middle Eastern geopolitics, former U.S. President Donald Trump claims to have mediated a truce between Hezbollah and Israel amidst...

At the recent Israel Day Parade in New York, far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich's unexpected participation sparked significant backlash from local p...

With California primaries looming, several key races are drawing significant interest from Jewish communities due to candidates' varied positions on Israel. ...

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's decision to skip New York City's annual Israel Day Parade amidst controversy over the attendance of far-right Israeli officials highli...

Marilyn Monroe's conversion to Judaism for her marriage to Arthur Miller in 1956 continues to intrigue, though its significance may be overstated. Monroe, bo...

Yair Mintzker's book, "I, Wandering Jew," explores the historical evolution of the Wandering Jew motif through reverse chronological narratives, from post-in...

New York City's Israel Day Parade saw its largest turnout ever, celebrated along Fifth Avenue with significant participation from Jewish nonprofits, schools,...

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," addresses the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, framing it as a pivotal moral issue for hu...

Gayle Kirschenbaum reflects on the challenges of living openly as a Jew amid rising antisemitism and the emotional toll of protecting her identity. She recou...

The article examines how AIPAC, a significant political force in U.S. elections, is redirecting its financial support tactics amid growing left-wing oppositi...

Lisa Fliegel, a trauma therapist who dedicated her life to tikun olam, was laid to rest this past week. Known for her immense compassion, she provided trauma...

The article re-examines the 1926 assassination of Ukrainian nationalist Symon Petliura by Jewish anarchist Sholom Schwartzbard and his subsequent acquittal b...

In the wake of Hebrew Union College's (HUC) closure of its Cincinnati campus, a new institution, the College for Contemporary Judaism (CCJ), is vying for con...

A legal dispute has emerged over the Park Slope Food Coop's decision to boycott Israeli products, initiated by pro-Israel activists who filed a cease-and-des...

The decision by the Roma Pride organizers to bar a Jewish LGBTQ organization, Keshet Italia, from using a float in this year's parade has sparked significant...

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has decided not to attend this year's Celebrate Israel Parade, a departure from tradition, due to his critical stance on I...

David N. Myers critiques the federal lawsuits filed against UCLA for alleged antisemitism, particularly under the influence of Trump-era policies that confla...

HBO Max's series "Hacks" found itself in a linguistic mishap during a recent episode where the character Randi, portrayed by Robbie Hoffman, uses incorrect Y...

The book "The First Ghetto: Venice and the Origins of Modern Antisemitism" by Alexander Lee explores the complex relationship between the Jews of Venice and ...