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"The Moss Maidens" is a play that won awards at SheNYC, a theater festival in New York City. Set in a Dutch town during World War II, the play tells the true...

Super Bowl champion Leonard Fournette made a surprise visit to Camp Simcha, a kosher overnight camp for children with cancer and chronic illnesses. Operated ...

The author shares an update on their life, mentioning that their wife had a freak accident resulting in a small fracture but no need for surgery. They are sc...

The approval of a new eruv in Golders Green, nested within the existing North-West London Eruv, signifies acceptance and growth of the Jewish community. Eruv...

This article draws parallels between the plot of the film "The Producers" and the actions of former President Donald Trump. The author compares Trump's alleg...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be visiting Israel next week, his first trip to the country since taking office. The trip is organized by the UJA-Federat...

This article explores the use of fresh herbs in Jewish cooking, specifically focusing on the differences in their usage among Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Mizrac...

Tel Aviv's long-awaited light rail system is set to open, but it will not operate on Shabbat. The project, which cost $5 billion, will reshape commuting in T...

In this podcast episode, Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss two important topics: the high percentage of Israelis considering leaving the country based o...

In this episode, Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron discuss the high number of Israelis considering leaving the country, the political implications of the army's...

Oren Kessler discusses the missed opportunities for peace in 1936 Palestine during the Arab Revolt, as detailed in his book "Palestine 1936." He reveals how ...

Noah Rothman joins the original hosts of the Commentary podcast for a special episode filled with concerns about the situation in Ukraine, worries about the ...

In this discussion of Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer," the focus is primarily on J. Robert Oppenheimer's Jewishness and its influence on his political...

A detailed review of super PAC and campaign donations, as well as public rhetoric and invitations for private fundraisers, reveals that Jewish donors are div...

AJ Edelman, an American-born Orthodox athlete, overcame obstacles to represent Israel in skeleton bobsled at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. Following his ret...

In this episode, the discussion delves into the Tanya's emphasis on performing mitzvot with pure intent, known as lishma, and the growing interest in the inn...

In episode 375 of Unorthodox, the focus is on entering the month of Elul, the period preceding the High Holidays where introspection is key. Rabbi Dovid Bash...

In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin discusses the purpose of the Hebrew month Elul and how to make the most of it in preparation for the Hig...

Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, expressed concern about the rise of violent antisemitism in the United States, comparing it to the religious pers...

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein's book, "Values in Halakha: Six Case Studies," explores the relationship between halakhah (Jewish law) and ethics. The essays highl...

The author describes their experience at the Bentonville Film Festival in Bentonville, Arkansas, which is sponsored by Walmart. They note that the festival s...

The author reflects on his experience of studying Talmud and the pursuit of understanding its intricacies. He describes the efforts of his friend Chaim, a kn...

The article discusses the threat to Israeli democracy and how it is not coming from Benjamin Netanyahu's government, but rather from the Supreme Court. The c...

Benny Morris, an Israeli historian famous for his book "The Birth of the Palestinian Refugee Problem," discusses the legacy of 1948. He challenges the prevai...

Javier Milei, a libertarian politician in Argentina, emerged as the leading vote-getter in the national primary elections. He is known for his controversial ...

The protest movement in Israel, particularly in Tel Aviv, has become a significant contributor to the local economy. Every Saturday, large-scale protests tak...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding actor Bradley Cooper's portrayal of Jewish musician Leonard Bernstein in the upcoming film Maestro. Some pe...

Harvard Yiddish professor Saul Noam Zaritt has pioneered a project to bring attention to Yiddish pulp fiction stories, or "shund" literature, which had previ...

Daphne Kalotay, author of "The Archivists," discusses the inspiration behind her characters and the themes in her book. She reveals that her last name, Kalot...

The author shares that their understanding of Judaism is primarily influenced by Rabbi Aaron Soloveichik, from whom they received their rabbinic ordination, ...

Germany's approach to fighting antisemitism offers both a model and a warning for the US. Germany has been praised for confronting its antisemitic history an...

Aliza Nisenbaum, a painter, explores the politics of interpersonal relationships in her artwork, focusing on blue-collar workers and immigrant communities. H...

This op-ed highlights five actions that the Jewish community can take to combat climate change. Firstly, Jewish institutions should prioritize climate change...

In a recent podcast episode, Chris Stirewalt discusses the impact of the latest indictments on Donald Trump's future and the likelihood of his participation ...

Raza, led by Chana Raskin, performed Chabad nigunim in a concert that attracted a diverse audience, including both men and women. The performance aimed to co...

Recent data from Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics shows that the employment rate for Charedi men has increased to a record 55.8%, up from 52% in 2015. H...

A recently released tranche of emails reveals that The New York Times colluded with the New York State Education Department while writing a series of dispara...

The article discusses the potential peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel and the challenges in reaching an agreement. It mentions that while the basic ...

The Jewish case for prison reform centers around the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Schneerson. The Rebbe advocated for both prison reform and ...

The author reflects on how Sephardic flavors from their Syrian background shaped their childhood, with foods like kibbeh hamdah and mujedra being common stap...

Robbie Robertson, guitarist and songwriter for The Band, passed away at the age of 80. Raised in Toronto with a Mohawk mother and an Anglo-Canadian father, R...

Chicago rapper King Von, who was tragically murdered in Atlanta in November 2020, is increasingly revealed to have been involved in criminal activities, cont...

"Planet of the Bass" is a new song by Jewish comedian Kyle Gordon that has gone viral on TikTok. The song is a parody of late 90s European dance music and co...

A coordinated antisemitic campaign is targeting synagogues and other Jewish institutions with bomb threats and "swatting" incidents, where false reports of a...

This article argues that the recent indictments against Donald Trump are like his personal Yom Kippur, a Jewish day of repentance and atonement. The author h...

Israel's Knesset recently passed a law that imposes harsher punishments for sexual harassment, assault, and rape committed with nationalistic motivations. Ho...

Paul Cohen, an American Jew, has lived in the remote village of Narsaq, Greenland, for 22 years. Narsaq has a population of only 1,300 and is located on the ...

"How Do You Measure a Year?" is a short documentary film created by Jay Rosenblatt, a filmmaker and father, who stitched together home video footage of his d...

The article discusses the issue of Charedi religious leaders and their resistance to change in the Charedi community. It highlights a comment made by a reade...

Honey cake is a polarizing dish in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, with some loving it and others despising it. While there are a few standout recipes, most honey ...