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Portico: Cooking and Feasting in Rome's Jewish Kitchen will be going on tour in Fall 2023. The tour will include virtual events and in-person cooking demos a...

Susan Weiss, founder of the Center for Women's Justice, discusses the negative impact of the current Israeli government's religious policies on women's right...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has expressed concern about a South African song calling to "Kill the Boer" after Elon Musk publicly urged the group to spea...

The Shalom Task Force, an organization dedicated to combating domestic violence in the Jewish community, has recognized the need to involve teens in preventi...

Nechama Tec, a Jewish sociologist and Holocaust survivor, died recently at the age of 92. She believed that Jewish survival during the Holocaust was exceptio...

This episode discusses whether calling Tanya "Chassidic Philosophy" is accurate and explores the differences between how individuals in the Chassidic and Lit...

The article discusses the concept of commanded belief in Judaism, focusing on the challenge posed by R. Hasdai Crescas to Maimonides' Thirteen Principles of ...

In the Democratic primary for Houston's 7th Congressional District, a far-left challenger, Pervez Agwan, is seeking to unseat moderate incumbent Rep. Lizzie ...

The article argues that Israeli settlements in the West Bank are not illegal according to international law, despite claims to the contrary. The author criti...

Ladan Zarabadi, a gender studies scholar and Iranian feminist, has encountered difficulties in US academia due to a prevailing progressive narrative on Iran ...

Australia is set to have Holocaust museums in every state and territory, thanks to funding promises from the government and philanthropic support from the Ga...

In Girl Ray's new album Prestige, the British indie-pop trio takes inspiration from the guitar-based disco of bands like Chic. The album reflects a nostalgia...

In a recent virtual conversation, Omer Bartov, Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University, and Shira Klein, Associate Professor of Histo...

Rabbi Louis Jacobs, considered by some as the greatest British Jew, was in line to become the Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth in the 1960s. However, ...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Senator Dianne Feinstein's reluctance to step down due to her age and potential cognitive decline. The auth...

Robbie Robertson, the lead guitarist and songwriter for The Band, discovered his Jewish heritage later in life. Raised in suburban Toronto, he learned that h...

In the 1968 film "The Night They Raided Minskys," directed by William Friedkin, the deli plays a prominent role. The film, set in a burlesque theater and del...

A wildfire in Western Maui, fueled by strong winds from Hurricane Dora, has caused devastation, killing at least 36 people and forcing the evacuation of over...

Saudi analyst Aziz Alghashian and journalist Neri Zilber discuss the potential for a U.S.-brokered normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia, h...

In this discussion, Saudi foreign policy analyst Aziz Alghashian and journalist Neri Zilber discuss the potential for a U.S.-brokered normalization agreement...

The article discusses the condemnation by Yitzchak Goldknopf, the leader of the United Torah Judaism party, of a Charedi family that humiliated and insulted ...

Israeli protesters traveled to the small village of Neve Ativ, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was staying for vacation, to disrupt his peace and sen...

Ohio liberals are aiming to amend the state constitution to allow abortions up to fetal viability without state interference, except in cases where the mothe...

Hillel Ontario has identified engaging Jewish students and addressing their most pressing needs as a top priority. While traditional areas like Jewish learni...

This text discusses the interpretation of a midrash in Midrash Tehillim where King David asks God to reward those who read and recite Psalms as if they studi...

Jamie Foxx's recent Instagram post, in which he wrote "They killed this dude named Jesus. What do you think they'll do to you??!," sparked a discussion about...

A neo-Nazi leader named Christopher Pohlhaus, also known as "The Hammer," has purchased 10 acres of land in Springfield, Maine, with plans to build a compoun...

This poem, titled "Jonah," describes the biblical story of Jonah being swallowed by a sea creature and praying for forgiveness. The poet highlights the contr...

The article discusses the issue of gerontocracy in American politics, focusing on the age of politicians and the impact it has on policy-making. While it is ...

CIA Director William Burns has been elevated to President Biden's cabinet, but the move is largely symbolic and does not give Burns any new authorities. The ...

The article explores the enduring appeal of the biblical figure of Daniel. The author highlights how Daniel's story, found in the biblical Book of Daniel, ha...

The Orthodox Union (OU) faced backlash when it certified Herrs roast pork-flavored potato chips as kosher, despite there being no actual pork or meat byprodu...

The men's basketball teams from Arizona and Kansas State universities are embarking on a 10-day trip to Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) organized b...

There is a growing debate over US aid to Israel, which was previously a consensus position. The discussion has gained attention recently, with articles by Ta...

Small protests have been taking place across Israel every Saturday, far from the public eye, at remote highway intersections. While Tel Aviv's protests have ...

The Sabbatian movement, led by Sabbatai Sevi, who claimed to be the Messiah in 1648, was a significant episode in Jewish history. The movement was characteri...

In June 2023, New Voices published a series of micro-stories about Queer Jewish Joy, emphasizing the importance of capturing moments that remind us of the be...

The writer is sharing a recipe for dill and pistachio pesto and expresses excitement to reconnect with their readers after missing a newsletter.

In a recent podcast, the discussion focuses on a special election in Ohio that serves as a barometer for public sentiments on abortion rights. The podcast al...

In a panel discussion hosted by Forverts editor Rukhl Schaechter, four cooks and scholars of Eastern European Jewish cuisine discussed what their ancestors m...

This article discusses the increasing violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. The correspondent, Hagar Shezaf, shares...

Rabbi Danny Burkeman reflects on his experience as a faculty member at URJ's Crane Lake Camp, emphasizing the importance of engaging with campers outside of ...

In James McBride's new novel, "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store," he creates a fictional neighborhood, Chicken Hill, where the Black and Jewish communities i...

Lorrie Moore is a celebrated short-story writer known for her unique voice and ability to weave humor into devastating subject matter. Her stories often feat...

A multifaith group of parents, including Muslim, Catholic, and Ukrainian Orthodox parents, is suing the Montgomery County Board of Education in Maryland, arg...

In this article, the author explores the potential of ChatGPT, an AI language model, to explain and analyze Jewish jokes. The article presents a Jewish parro...

During a visit to Israel with a delegation of 24 Democratic members of Congress, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that the Israeli government's a...

Jewish affinity for jam bands like The Grateful Dead and Phish, known for improvisational music and long concerts, is explored in an episode of Culturally Je...

William Friedkin, the Jewish director of the famous film The Exorcist, has passed away at the age of 87. Friedkin, who was born to Jewish refugees from Ukrai...

The question of whether America could cut aid to Israel and whether it would do so is being discussed more openly, even among American Jewish supporters of I...