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The children of iconic Canadian comedy duo Wayne and Shuster are striving to reintroduce their parents' classic sketches to a new audience. Despite unsuccess...

In the latest episode of Unorthodox, Natasha Feldman discusses her new cookbook, The Dinner Party Project, offering advice on hosting stress-free dinner part...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts talk about various topics related to Jewish culture. They interview Natasha Feldman, also known as Nosh With Tash, w...

In the early 1900s, Jews from Eastern Europe immigrated to the US, settling in New York City. However, there were some Jews who found New York City too warm ...

The State of Israel is facing a crucial choice between maintaining its independence or becoming a client of a great power, governed by a Herodian faction. Th...

Jewish philanthropists and organizations are increasingly prioritizing climate change as a significant issue. Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, an activist from Annap...

Dovid Braun, a linguist and Yiddish instructor, has been appointed as the Academic Advisor in Yiddish Language, Pedagogy, and Linguistics at the Max Weinreic...

In February, Palestinian town Hawara experienced a violent attack by Israeli settlers, resulting in the burning of homes, destruction of property, and the de...

The author recalls a dream they had about leaving their country for good due to the danger faced by teachers. They connect this dream to the Jewish history o...

In this episode, host Avishay Artsy speaks with guest scholars Clémence Boulouque and Hartley Lachter about the multifaceted nature of Kabbalah. They discuss...

Pete Seeger, a legendary folk singer, had a significant impact on Jewish culture despite his focus on organizing people over organized religion. Growing up i...

The podcast discusses the Biden administration's attempts to address the crisis at the southern border, attributing the root of the issue to actions taken du...

"Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella" is a new documentary highlighting the remarkable career of Hon. Rosalie Abella, the first Jewish woma...

The book "Night Without End: The Fate of Jews in German-Occupied Poland" highlights the significant role played by local non-Jewish populations in the Holoca...

Israeli Arab chefs have been embracing Italian influences in their cuisine, combining classic Arab dishes with Italian flavors. This trend is seen in restaur...

The Hutchins Consort, a unique ensemble that performs with special experimental violins, recently held a Jewish music concert called "Yidl mit akht fidlen" (...

At the recent Met Gala, an unexpected guest stole the show: a real cockroach. As celebrities were being asked about their outfits, the bug made its way down ...

The article discusses the new show "A Small Light" from National Geographic, which focuses on Miep Gies, the woman who helped hide Anne Frank and her family ...

The podcast delves into Joe Biden's strategy of engaging with Republican leaders on the debt ceiling, highlighting the growing influence of House Speaker Kev...

The author, Tamar Ross, responds to a review of the book "The Revelation at Sinai: What Does Torah from Heaven Mean?", edited by Yoram Hazony, Gil Student, a...

Israeli-born teen singer Maya Gamzu, who immigrated to Canada four years ago, is making waves on "Canadas Got Talent" with her powerful singing voice. Despit...

Former Democratic state senator Anna Kaplan, a Jewish Iranian refugee who fled persecution during the Iranian Revolution, has filed papers to challenge scand...

Daniel Herszberg, a native of Melbourne, Australia, became the fourth Australian and one of fewer than 300 people in the world to visit every country by the ...

The article discusses two television series, "The Patients of Dr. Garcia" and "Transatlantic," and their portrayal of fascism. It also references Hannah Aren...

Ben Smith, former founding editor of BuzzFeed News, reflects on the meteoric rise and stark decline of social media-driven journalism. His new book, "Traffic...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Bezalel Naor discusses the mystical vision of Zionism as seen through the teachings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook (Rav ...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Bezalel Naor discusses Rav Kook's mystical vision of Zionism. Naor explores the spiritual dimensions of Zionism as de...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, host David Bashevkin interviews Bezalel Naor, an expert on Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, about Kook's mystical vision of ...

This article discusses the complicated relationship between the fashion brand Chanel and the Jewish community. Despite its association with wealth and luxury...

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts in Montreal is producing a three-hour Jewish family drama called "Prayer for the French Republic" that tackles themes of...

In a podcast discussing the erosion of trust in American society, connections are drawn between bank failures, tech failures, moral failings among politician...

In a discussion about assessing the success of a country like Israel at 75 years, Daniel Gordis explores key components such as leadership, morality, and the...

Bnai Brith's annual report on antisemitism in Canada revealed 2,769 incidents of Jew hatred in the country, a significantly high number compared to police-re...

In this interview, Prof. On Barak from Tel Aviv University discusses his book "Powering Empire: How Coal Made the Middle East and Sparked Global Carbonizatio...

The Washington state legislative session resulted in victories for Jewish community legislative priorities, including Holocaust education funding, security g...

Israel, at 75 years old, is often seen as vulnerable to various existential threats, but it has proven to be resilient throughout its history. From military ...

The essay discusses the current state of Israeli democracy and the challenges it faces. It highlights three forces in Israeli politics - corruption, fundamen...

The author, a resident of the border community Nahal Oz, discusses the impact of Israel's current political climate on its citizens. While Nahal Oz has exper...

The author reflects on their grandfather's unconditional love for Israel, despite the hardships he faced after immigrating from Casablanca. The author emphas...

The author discusses the complex relationship between American Jews and Israel, particularly for non-Orthodox Jews. They highlight the connection and sense o...

Israel has become a powerful nation, both in terms of its population and its economic and military strength. It has a high fertility rate, a growing GDP, and...

Israel is experiencing dangerous polarization, as evidenced by the heated debates and divisions within society. The split between pro- and anti-Bibi camps go...

The author reflects on the challenging times in the Middle East but emphasizes the importance of creating joy for both Arab and Jewish citizens. They share p...

The author asserts that the State of Israel is a miraculous phenomenon. Despite initial doubts, in just a few decades, Zionism gained support from powerful n...

The author discusses the presence of communist figures like Angela Davis in American schools and the reluctance to teach about the crimes committed by commun...

This text tells the story of Big Jack Zelig, a Jewish gangster in the Lower East Side of New York City in the early 20th century. Despite his criminal activi...

Israel is currently engaged in a heated debate about judicial reform, which has been ongoing for decades. The debate centers around the constitutional revolu...

Israel is emerging as a leader in climate technology, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The country's history of agricultural innovation, dr...

In this essay, Etgar Keret reflects on the influence of his parents on his writing. Despite not being published authors themselves, Keret credits his mother ...

Rabbi Jason Weiner, a chaplain at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, explores the intersection of medical protocols and Jewish values in his book "C...