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The custom of placing stones on Jewish graves is explored in this article. The author reflects on the weight and significance of these stones, suggesting tha...

The Ice Cream House, a Brooklyn kosher ice cream chain, has voluntarily recalled all of its ice cream and frozen desserts after being linked to a listeria ou...

The government of Finland has agreed on a policy to combat racism and Holocaust denial, following a series of scandals involving racism and neo-Nazism within...

In a podcast, Mordechai Kedar discusses the recent increase in terrorism in the West Bank. He notes that since the end of the second intifada, the Gaza Strip...

In this podcast, Mordechai Kedar discusses the recent increase in terrorism from the West Bank. He explains that since the end of the second intifada, the ma...

Yishai Mogilner shares his experiences as an Israeli counselor at Camp Ramah in the Poconos, emphasizing the unique cultural exchanges between American and I...

This article provides a guide for attending an Orthodox shiva. It explains that Orthodox shiva practices tend to be more somber compared to non-Orthodox prac...

Under pressure from Holocaust survivor groups and Jewish community organizations, Christies has canceled future auctions of the Heidi Horten jewelry collecti...

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is one of the most important holidays on the Jewish calendar. It takes place on the first two days of the Hebrew month of...

As the 2023-2024 NFL season begins, Jewish fans can look forward to watching several Jewish players. Jake Curhan, an offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawk...

The author discusses their disappointment with Pixar's new movie, "Elemental," which they felt promoted intermarriage. The film tells the story of Ember, a F...

The article explores the connections between the works of dissident surrealist filmmaker Luis Buuel, renowned musical composer Stephen Sondheim, and their sh...

The author discusses the failure of leadership in the Orthodox Jewish community, particularly among the ultra-Orthodox or Haredi world. They argue that while...

In this personal account, the author reflects on her loss of her son to suicide and how humor has played a significant role in her life. She discusses a phen...

Dr. Flo Rosen, a retired pediatrician from New Jersey, has become an internet sensation on TikTok with her account @ask.bubbie where she shares expert advice...

If you're feeling stressed about your Rosh Hashanah menu, don't worry! The author has compiled a collection of delicious recipes inspired by his grandmother ...

In this discussion, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron address two important topics. Firstly, they explore the apparent disconnect between ...

In this discussion by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron, they explore two significant topics related to Israel's expensive cost of living ...

The podcast discusses how politicians like Ron DeSantis, Joe Biden, Chris Christie, and Mitch McConnell can gain or lose politically based on their responses...

The Parashah of Ki Tavo discusses the ceremony of bringing first fruits to the Temple in Jerusalem, where farmers expressed gratitude to God for sustenance b...

From September 1 to September 8, the Shabbat times for various cities in the UK are listed, including the times when Shabbat begins on Friday and ends on Sat...

The controversy surrounding Bradley Cooper's portrayal of Leonard Bernstein in the new biopic Maestro has reignited discussions about "Jewface" and non-Jews ...

This text covers various news topics related to Jewish communities and Israel. It includes information about terror attacks in Israel, Israeli politics, Iran...

In Parshat Ki Tavo, Moses instructs the Israelites to stand on two different mountains, Har Gerizim and Har Eival, to recite blessings and curses. These moun...

In this article, the author calls for a change in Hebrew learning in synagogues and part-time Jewish education. They argue that the current emphasis on decod...

This article discusses the perception of Jews as financially successful throughout history and explores the reasons behind this phenomenon. It acknowledges t...

This episode explores the definition of "Beinonim" according to the Tanya, focusing on its usage in Shas and classical interpretations. The discussion delves...

The 2021 Canadian wildfire season has been the most severe in history, prompting evacuations in places like Yellowknife and northern British Columbia. The ur...

In a new book called "The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future," journalist Franklin Foer reveals that Presi...

In this episode of Unorthodox, cookbook author Jake Cohen discusses his new cookbook featuring revamped Jewish recipes for everyday cooking, including dishes...

In this episode of Unorthodox, chef Jake Cohen discusses his new cookbook, which features revamped Jewish recipes for everyday cooking. The hosts also visit ...

The article discusses the recently published critical edition and English translation of Sefer ha-Pardes by Yedaya ha-Penini, a lesser-known figure from medi...

Nissim Black, a renowned rapper from Israel, has a captivating journey from his roots in gangster rap to Christianity and eventually to making aliyah and emb...

This article explores the modern-day Orthodox Jewish community that flocks to Woodbourne, New York, in the Catskills for a summer getaway. The author intervi...

The preeminence of the Jewish-liberal alliance in American politics is being threatened by the rise of Jewish progressives. While still a minority within the...

This week's Zoom call features Emmanuel Shahaf and Iyad Rafidi, advocates for a single federated state in Israel and the West Bank, excluding the Gaza Strip....

The Jewish community in Novi Sad, Serbia, which barely survived the Holocaust, is now facing the risk of dying out. The city's synagogue, once a center of Je...

A Yiddish hip-hop song called "Loy Niskabel" (Not Accepted) criticizes Hasidic yeshivas for rejecting students who are deemed at risk of leaving the communit...

A 22-year-old Israeli man was moderately wounded in a stabbing attack at a light rail station in central Jerusalem. The assailant, a 14-year-old boy from the...

Tal and Edo, both teenagers in Israel, are leading a group of young protesters against the government's intention to overhaul the nation's judicial system. T...

Rabbi Victor Urecki of Charleston, West Virginia, gained local fame for his ambitious Lego projects. His office features a 4-foot-tall Superman figure made e...

The Iranian weightlifting federation has banned athlete Mostafa Rajaei for life and dismissed the head of their delegation after Rajaei shook hands and took ...

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Unilever, the parent company of Ben & Jerry's, over the ice cream brand's 2021 decision to boycott sales in t...

The author expresses anger and frustration towards a group of ultra-Orthodox Jews who resort to violence to maintain their isolationist lifestyle. The recent...

This article presents a list of unique and vivacious Jewish baby names that start with the letters U and V. For girls, the names included are Uriella, which ...

Maya Landsman, a talented actress in Israeli TV and theater, is making waves by portraying complex and relatable characters. In the show "The Lesson," Landsm...

Israeli Public Diplomacy Minister Galit Distal Atbaryan has been trying to gain control over the Government Press Office (GPO) in order to deny press credent...

The podcast episode features Coach David Thorpe discussing his role in developing NBA players like Omri Casspi and Gal Mekel and his impact on Israeli basket...

James Kirchick discusses the recent chaos following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, addressing the criticism of President Joe Biden. The conversation a...

Two monuments honoring the SS Galichina, a unit of Ukrainian soldiers that fought under Hitler in World War II, have been discovered in a Catholic cemetery n...