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"Reclaiming Dignity: A Guide to Tzniut for Men and Women" is a book edited by Bracha Poliakoff that aims to combat the flawed understanding of tzniut (modest...

In this discussion, Kimmy Caplan, a professor of Jewish History at Bar Ilan University, talks about a book he co-edited called Contemporary Israeli Haredi So...

In the book "Contemporary Israeli Haredi Society: Profiles, Trends and Challenges," co-edited by Professor Kimmy Caplan, the success of the Haredi community ...

The recent Bathurst Manor reunion and exhibit highlighted the postwar mostly-Jewish neighborhood in north Toronto, showcasing its roots as a home for Holocau...

In this podcast, the speaker discusses the question of what will happen in the times of the Messiah. The speaker explains that our Sages tell us that unless ...

This article tells the story of Sam Morrison, a Jewish World War II ski trooper veteran from the Bronx. Sam was a member of the 10th Mountain Division, an el...

Following the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and the 10.27 Healing Partnership discuss the community's resi...

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The White House has released its first official strategy to counter antisemitism, which includes proposals to increase awareness and understanding of antisem...

Doug Mastriano, the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania governor who has been accused of trafficking in antisemitism, has announced that he will not be runni...

In this personal essay, the author recounts their journey to buy a headstone for a Holocaust survivor named Josef Hamerman. The author's mother had tried to ...

The Commentary Magazine podcast will not be releasing episodes in honor of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot and Memorial Day, with regular episodes resuming on ...

In this discussion, readers are asked to share what they are cooking or eating for the holiday of Shavuot or the long weekend. The purpose of the conversatio...

Sefaria, a digital Jewish library, is addressing the gender disparity in Jewish texts by supporting a group of 20 women Torah scholars in writing new books. ...

Israeli literary figure Etgar Keret discusses defending democracy, storytelling, and heartwarming stories about his late mother in a recent interview. The co...

The White House released the nation's first comprehensive plan to combat antisemitism, but declined to adopt a specific definition of antisemitism, giving cr...

This article discusses the increasing opportunities for women to study Torah and the impact it is having on Jewish communities. The author reflects on her ow...

The Aryan Freedom Network (AFN), a white supremacist group based in Texas, has been increasingly active both online and in the real world. Founded by a Ku Kl...

The article argues that the Iron Dome, an air defense system used by Israel, is not a truly defensive system and actually contributes to the asymmetry of pow...

The article "A Good Rabbi is Hard to Find" discusses the evolving role of rabbis in response to changing communal needs and declining synagogue attendance. I...

Fred Kagan, a military historian, and analyst at the Institute for the Study of War, discusses the complexities of the Russia-Ukraine war in a podcast. The d...

Three years after the murder of George Floyd, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals are facing job cuts and attacks on their work. Job opening...

Stacey Agdern, a romance novelist, focuses on breaking Jewish stereotypes by highlighting the sex appeal of Jewish athletes in her niche of romance novels fe...

A desperate mom writes to Bintel, a column in The Forward, seeking advice on dealing with severe bullying at her daughter's elementary school, which includes...

In "The God Gave My People the Torah at Sinai and All I Got Was this Lousy Podcast Edition," Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss v...

In this podcast episode, Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss three topics: the two-year budget passed by Netanyahu's government an...

Elizabeth Graver's novel, "Kantika," is inspired by her maternal grandmother's migration journey from Istanbul to Barcelona and later to New York. The book e...

The article discusses the new reality show "Jewish Matchmaking" on Netflix, which follows Orthodox matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom as she helps Jewish singles f...

Donato Manduzio, a man from an Italian village, embarked on a journey to revive what he believed to be a forgotten Jewish faith after reading the Bible. He s...

Hartley Garshowitz traveled to England to commemorate his uncle, Warrant Officer Albert Garshowitz, the only Canadian Jew killed in the historic Dambusters R...

In the podcast episode Unorthodox 2.0: Ep. 364, a new co-host, Joshua Malina, is introduced and his involvement in the play Leopoldstadt on Broadway is highl...

In episode 364 of Unorthodox, the podcast welcomes Joshua Malina as their new co-host and discusses his role in the Tony-nominated play Leopoldstadt. They al...

The author points out the absence of Moses in the celebration of Shavuot, a holiday that commemorates the giving of the law. The Torah portion of Yitro revea...

In this personal essay, the author shares their experience of converting from Christianity to Judaism. They reflect on their upbringing in a Cuban Catholic f...

Operation Benjamin, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to giving Jewish American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during WWII a proper Jewish bur...

In this thought-provoking piece, the author argues that navigating life without a religious tradition is like trying to cross open country without a path. Th...

In this speech delivered at West Point, the author highlights the value of being uncool and uncomfortable, drawing parallels to Jewish history and identity. ...

As we approach the festival of Shavuot, the author discusses the story of Ruth, a convert in Jewish history. Ruth's declaration of loyalty to her mother-in-l...

The innovative CheesecakeWizard.AI app, launched by Brooklyn marketer Abraham Bree, demonstrates the potential of artificial intelligence within Orthodox Jew...

Leon Kass and Hannah Mandelbaum's book, "Reading Ruth: Birth, Redemption, and the Way of Israel," offers a line-by-line commentary on the book of Ruth. The o...

In the book "Reading Ruth: Birth, Redemption, and the Way of Israel" by Leon Kass and Hannah Mandelbaum, the authors explore the beloved biblical story of Ru...

German microbiologist and anti-vaccine activist, Sucharit Bhakdi, has been acquitted of incitement to hatred for making anti-Semitic comments in a campaign v...

This episode examines various aspects of Jewish history and figures, including the sale of the Sassoon Codex and its implications for the understanding of Ta...

The Yiddish Vokh, organized by Yugntruf, is a Jewish retreat held annually at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camps in Copake, New York. The event welcomes Yiddish...

The White House's forthcoming national strategy to counter antisemitism has sparked significant debate, primarily due to the involvement of the International...

This article discusses the tradition of eating dairy products on the holiday of Shavuot and provides a brief explanation for this custom. One explanation is ...

In a podcast episode titled "Run, Ron, Run," the focus is on Ron DeSantis' upcoming announcement of his presidential candidacy, specifically on Twitter Space...

In "Solomon: The Lure of Wisdom," biblical scholar Steven Weitzman explores the story of King Solomon and its significant impact on Western culture. While tr...

In this article, the authors discuss the dilemma faced by Zionists when it comes to acknowledging the Nakba, or "catastrophe," referring to the displacement ...

The discussion explores whether Zionists can address the Nakba, the Palestinian catastrophe of 1948, while also upholding Israel's legitimacy. There is a per...