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Dan Brown's latest novel, "The Secret of Secrets," ventures into Jewish mythology with the enigmatic Golem of Prague but lacks depth in its portrayal of Jewi...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used an unconventional marketing tactic during his address at the United Nations General Assembly, wearing a jacket...

Jennifer Moses' short story collection, "You've Told Me Before," explores intricate Jewish worlds filled with relational conflicts, ranging from infidelity t...

Yishai Sarid's dystopian novel, "The Third Temple," offers a grim vision of an authoritarian Israel governed by a corrupt monarchy and religious fanatics, dr...

In a surprising move, former U.S. President Donald Trump critiqued Israeli plans to annex parts of the West Bank, warning of severe global backlash. Amidst g...

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has clashed with Jonathan Greenblatt and the ADL over his perceived neglect of Jewish community concerns, part...

Ella Ponizovsky-Bergelson's mural, "Lay-lah Lay-lah," was unveiled at the Holocaust Memorial Plaza in Philadelphia, offering a poignant tribute through its m...

The European soccer governing body, UEFA, is reportedly considering a ban on Israel from international competition, which would block Israel from qualifying ...

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, during her Rosh Hashanah sermon at Central Synagogue, addresses the challenging conversation around Israel, balancing her love for Isr...

Economist Dany Bahar critiques New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's advocacy for divesting city pension funds from Israel, labeling it as performative...

"Eleanor the Great," directed by Scarlett Johansson, is a comedic film that tackles the challenging subject of Holocaust identity with a storyline that revol...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams made a fashionable impression during Rosh Hashanah services, wearing a Bukharian Jewish chapan, gifted by Ehran Gohari from Co...

Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik, a prominent figure in Modern Orthodoxy, delivered a compelling Yiddish sermon on sin in the biblical tale of Amnon and Tamar, ...

Ashkenazi Jews often overlook a significant chapter in their ancestry tracing back to ancient Israel, not directly to Germany and Eastern Europe, but through...

Amid shifting international dynamics, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces increasing pressures as several countries recognize a Palestinian state...

Bruce Pearl, the celebrated coach who transformed Auburn's basketball team into a national powerhouse and a staunch advocate for Jewish and Israeli causes, h...

The annual pilgrimage to Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's tomb in Uman, Ukraine, during Rosh Hashanah, is overshadowed by the Israeli government's arrest of over 1...

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is caught in a family feud over the county's Israel bond investments, as her son Ted publicly calls for divestme...

As the Jewish community faces the complexities of the High Holidays amid the Israeli-Gaza conflict, Jay Michaelson urges congregants to "give their rabbis a ...

142 countries have endorsed a declaration supporting a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, yet 10 nations, including the U.S., Israel, and sever...

A wave of Western countries, including the UK, Australia, and Canada, have recently recognized Palestinian statehood, marking a diplomatic shift before the U...

The Trump administration's campaign against antisemitism on university campuses has sparked mixed reactions within conservative legal circles. While some sup...

Rosh Hashanah 5786 has become the latest predicted date for the rapture, a Christian eschatological event where believers are said to ascend to heaven. This ...

Sybil Sage, a veteran TV writer, reflects on historical and contemporary censorship challenges in media. She recounts her experience of facing censorship wit...

The Morgan Library & Museum's new exhibition, "Sing a New Song: The Psalms in Medieval Art and Life," showcases the rich history and cultural significance of...

Kamala Harris's upcoming memoir, "107 Days," sheds light on the complexities she faced concerning U.S.-Israel relations and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict ...

Sam Sussman's novel, "Boy from the North Country," mixes fiction and potential autobiography as it navigates a mother-son relationship amid rumors of being t...

Charlie Kirk, a divisive conservative figure, has been posthumously acclaimed by some within the Orthodox Jewish community, despite his controversial and, at...

In a Yiddish-language discussion hosted by the Forverts, the focus is on the renowned Israeli writer Etgar Keret, known for his unique storytelling style. Ke...

Nir Arieli, an Israeli photographer, has developed a body of work that explores masculinity through the lens of male dancers. His journey began during his mi...

The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel from his late-night show by ABC, following comments on Charlie Kirk's death, draws parallels to a disturbing historical preced...

Edan Alexander, a former U.S. citizen hostage held by Hamas, has announced his intention to return to active duty in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) next mo...

Ester Rachel Kaminska, often hailed as the "Mother of Yiddish Theater," played a pivotal role in founding Europe's first professional Yiddish theater in the ...

The Dura Europos synagogue paintings, located in the National Museum of Damascus, have survived the Syrian civil war remarkably intact, as discovered by a de...

Talya Zax reflects on her decade-long journey at the Forward, illustrating the vibrancy, humor, and interconnectedness of the Jewish community through a seri...

In this provocative analysis, Jay Michaelson examines the impact of Israeli military actions in Gaza on the broader Jewish community and religious identity. ...

Yair Golan, leader of the Israeli Democrats party, calls for Diaspora Jews to actively support Israel's democracy against its current government, which he vi...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has launched a new lawsuit aimed at eight foreign terrorist groups they allege were responsible for orchestrating the deadly...

Andrew Cuomo, running for New York City mayor, continues to clarify his stance on Israel and Gaza amidst shifting political dynamics. Despite long-time suppo...

Israeli-born chef Guy Vaknin is facing backlash from parts of the vegan community for not condemning Israel, highlighting a growing intersection of politics ...

The film "Who Is Still Alive," directed by Nicolas Wadimoff, explores the poignant stories of nine Palestinians who fled Gaza for Egypt and are now in South ...

The new documentary, "Unorthodox Education," examines the contentious issue of secular education in New York's yeshivas, particularly those serving Haredi co...

Phil Manzanera, renowned guitarist of Roxy Music, discovered a surprising familial connection while writing his memoir "Revolucin to Roxy"—he is a descendant...

In light of the recent backlash against Jimmy Kimmel's comments following Charlie Kirk's assassination, a new wave of censorship and academic repression remi...

The Elul Helpline, created by Jewish nonprofit Atra, is increasingly utilized by younger rabbis facing intense challenges leading up to the High Holidays. Th...

The article addresses the perilous state of Israel's social covenant with its people amidst the ongoing conflict with Hamas. With hostages held in Gaza follo...

Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, has resigned from the company due to political pressures from owner Unilever, who he claims has stifled the br...

In a controversial move, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded a groundbreaking $10.4 million grant to Tikvah, a New York-based think t...

The European Commission has proposed sanctions against Israel in response to its intensified military operations in Gaza, marking a significant policy shift ...

Alex Weiser and Ben Kaplan have transformed the unfinished scholarly project of the Yiddish language dictionary into a chamber opera, bringing the postwar st...