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Jury selection has commenced in the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump, drawing attention to what the Talmud says about payments and ta...

The article reflects on the closure of Tikkun magazine, founded by Michael Lerner, and its impact on the author and the broader Jewish community. Tikkun emer...

Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Jewish academic kidnapped in Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, has been held captive for over a year while her sister, E...

Despite calls for retaliation from some Israeli leaders following Iran's recent attack on Israel, others advocate for de-escalation to focus on ongoing missi...

Sen. John Fetterman criticized President Biden for not supporting Israel in the face of Iran's recent attack, emphasizing the need to stand firmly with Israe...

Israel successfully defended against Iran's attack with the help of allies like the U.S., Britain, and France. The situation underscores the need for Prime M...

Israelis woke up to a new reality after being attacked by Iran for the first time, leading to questions of how to respond and what comes next. Following an o...

Iran's attack on Israel with over 300 missiles and drones elicited a range of reactions from various individuals and organizations. Responses included Presid...

Iran has launched dozens of drones at Israel in a move that could overwhelm Israeli air defenses and potentially escalate the Israel-Hamas war. Israeli Prime...

Amidst disagreements over Israel and heightened emotions, the Passover Seder offers a platform to navigate differing perspectives and foster empathy. The Sed...

The article discusses hosting a Seder when participants strongly disagree about the war in Israel. It emphasizes the potential for the Passover Seder to faci...

In the trial for the murder of Blaze Bernstein, the alleged murderer, Samuel Woodward, made a chilling phone call to Bernsteins parents claiming he wanted to...

The article discusses the relationship between Israel's actions and antisemitism, arguing that blaming Israel for antisemitism only serves to aid antisemites...

The article discusses the biblical origins and significance behind the naming of large wine bottle sizes, such as Methuselah, Nebuchadnezzar, and others. The...

A former Cornell University student, Patrick Dai, pleaded guilty to threatening to harm Jewish students, including planning to shoot up the kosher dining hal...

The Jacob Isaac Segal Awards for 2024, hosted by the Montreal's Jewish Public Library, are now accepting submissions. This prestigious Yiddish literature pri...

"Fire Dance" is a TV series set in a Haredi world, focusing on the complex relationship between a troubled young woman, Feigie, and a charismatic married rab...

The Beacon Coalition, a new organization in Pittsburgh, is focusing on combating antisemitism at the local level by raising awareness, endorsing political ca...

The documentary "All We Carry" follows the journey of a young Honduran family - Magdiel, Mirna, and their children - as they flee violence and seek asylum in...

Kratsborsht is a traditional Ashkenazi dish made from the sperm of a mature male herring and served with herring, bread, and potatoes. The dish has a long hi...

Amid escalating tensions with Iran following the killing of a top Iranian commander, Israelis are grappling with feelings of powerlessness and fear, promptin...

The article discusses the strained U.S.-Israeli relations due to disagreements over the Gaza conflict but suggests that Iran's threats against Israel might a...

Jewish refugee advocacy group HIAS laid off 12% of its US staff due to financial mismanagement resulting in unsustainable spending. The organization aims to ...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released its annual Campus Antisemitism Report Card, giving A grades to Brandeis University and Elon University for their su...

The band HaYehudim, also known as The Jews in Hebrew, faced backlash over their name, resulting in the cancellation of their show at a music venue in Brookly...

Lauren Haines, president of the National Board of J Street U, reflects on the trend of external activists like Noa Tishby and Natan Sharansky inciting fear a...

A pro-Palestine group at Harvard is organizing a student referendum proposing the university's divestment from institutions associated with Israel, citing op...

Blaze Bernstein's final texts before his tragic murder in January 2018 were revealed in court during the trial of Samuel Woodward, accused of the crime. The ...

The article discusses the significant role of onions in Jewish cuisine and culture, highlighting their extensive use in various Jewish dishes throughout hist...

At a spring dinner for graduating students hosted by UC Berkeley's law school dean Erwin Chemerinsky and his wife, a pro-Palestinian protester disrupted the ...

Many Israelis are feeling scared and abandoned by their own government amid ongoing conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah. There is a sense of existential fear ...

Hamas has reported that they cannot produce 40 hostages meeting the criteria for a ceasefire deal with Israel, raising doubts about the prisoner exchange neg...

In the trial for the murder of Blaze Bernstein, accused killer Samuel Woodward admitted to unlawfully killing Bernstein but claimed it was not premeditated. ...

Joan Nathan's 12th cookbook, "My Life in Recipes: Food, Family and Memories," is more than just a collection of recipes. The book delves into Nathan's family...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams reaffirmed his strong support for Israel during a roundtable discussion with Jewish media outlets, standing by his stance amid...

Hillel, a prominent Jewish college organization, has released an updated college guide to help Jewish families navigate potential antisemitism and anti-Zioni...

Renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman shared his favorite Passover recipes with a Yiddish cooking show, highlighting his late mother's Polish Jewish culinary tra...

The upcoming trial in the Blaze Bernstein murder case involves his former high school classmate, Samuel Woodward, who is accused of stabbing Bernstein to dea...

Israel and Hamas are potentially close to securing a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and the release of some Israeli hostages, following ongoing indirect negotia...

After six months of war in Israel, the Israeli military withdrew from the southern half of the Gaza Strip, marking a potential shift in strategy following th...

Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter" features a track titled "Leviis Jeans," paying homage to the iconic American brand founded by Jewish immigrant Levi Strau...

Deborah Zoe Laufer's play "The Last Yiddish Speaker" presents a dystopian world where a Christian Nationalist surveillance state targets Jews, gays, and wome...

In the final season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David faces trial for giving water to an elderly Georgian voter, in defiance of a law prohibiting such a...

Israelis marked the 6-month anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack with sadness and frustration, demanding a ceasefire and criticizing Prime Minister Netanya...

The article discusses the Israeli drone strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza and questions the use of the term "tragedy" to describe the event, s...

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove describes a challenging experience where protesters accused him of being complicit in crimes against humanity due to his Jewish identit...

The article reflects on the evolving nature of Passover celebrations within a Jewish family. The author discusses her upbringing with minimal Jewish rituals,...

Rabbi Debra Orenstein initiated a fundraiser called Rabbis for World Central Kitchen in response to an Israeli airstrike that tragically killed seven aid wor...

In a compelling article by Jodi Rudoren, the urgent call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza is emphasized as both a moral imperative and the best course of a...

The author reflects on experiencing a 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New York City and the concept of blessings in Judaism, particularly for unusual events like...