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Francine Pascal, the creator of the Sweet Valley High series, recently passed away at 92, prompting reflection on her characters and legacy. Surprisingly, ma...

The article discusses a children's book called "Daniel and Ismail" that portrays the friendship between a Jewish boy and a Palestinian boy through their shar...

The author shares the story of her son, Eliel, who did not make it to the Olympics in table tennis despite being an elite athlete. The article reflects on th...

"A Body That Works," a highly acclaimed Israeli show that debuted in 2023 and is now available on Netflix, explores the intricate dynamics of surrogacy and p...

A woman in her forties recounts recurring nightmares about her traumatic experiences at a Jewish summer camp in the Catskill Mountains during the late 1980s....

Mel Brooks reflects on his formative years working in the Borscht Belt, a Jewish resort area in the Catskills of New York, where he began as a busboy at 14 a...

The Israeli Bureau of Statistics released the most popular Hebrew baby names in Israel for 2023. Mohammad remained the top boys' name due to its popularity a...

The author discusses the differences in her and her husband's upbringing, particularly focusing on her experience of attending summer camp annually from ages...

Living in the South where Jewish life is scarce, the author recounts the effort it takes to find and buy challah for Shabbat, reminiscent of their father's d...

In 1975, Jewish icons Carole King and Maurice Sendak collaborated on a children's musical called "Really Rosie," based on Sendak's book. The story follows Ro...

Bear Bergman explores parenting through a Jewish lens in his new book "Special Topics in Being a Parent." Drawing on Jewish cultural values such as storytell...

"Hapless" is a irreverent Jewish comedy show that follows journalist Paul Green as he navigates Jewish life with his family and friends, tackling taboo subje...

The author reflects on their parenting journey with six children, noting Jewish summer camp as a top decision for fostering Jewish identity in their kids des...

"Lady in the Lake", a new Apple TV+ series starring Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram, follows Maddie Schwartz, a housewife turned journalist, investigating C...

In a world filled with anxiety and uncertainty, Jewish children's books can bring joy and a sense of belonging to families. The author explains the importanc...

Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris's husband, has embraced his role as a Jewish figure in the spotlight, being the potential first Jewish First Gentleman if Harris b...

This personal narrative explores the intergenerational trauma stemming from a mother's survival of the Holocaust and its impact on the author. The author ref...

Israeli director Alma Harel's new TV series, "Lady in the Lake," combines fantasy with reality in 1960s Baltimore, exploring the Jewish identity of its chara...

WNBA legend Sue Bird, who is Jewish on her father's side and an Israeli citizen since 2006, has been transformed into a Barbie doll as part of Mattel's Role ...

The upcoming biopic "Lee" focuses on the life of American photographer Lee Miller during World War II and post-WWII, highlighting her powerful and groundbrea...

A mother shares her experience of not downloading the summer camp photo app to reduce her phone attachment while her son is away at an unplugged camp. She re...

The author reflects on the influence of Dr. Ruth Westheimer on her life and work as a Jewish grandparent who writes about sex. Recalling her time in the neon...

The Jerusalem Youth Chorus, composed of Israeli and Palestinian teens, delivered a touching performance on Americas Got Talent with their rendition of Philli...

For Amazon Prime Day, a variety of Jewish items are on sale, such as cookbooks like "Shabbat" by Adeena Sussman and books like "We Were the Lucky Ones" by Ge...

Richard Simmons, the beloved fitness guru who recently passed away, was known for his colorful personality, passion for fitness, and kindness towards others....

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a renowned sex therapist and Holocaust survivor, passed away at age 96, leaving a lasting impact on American society. Born in Germany to...

Kveller is creating a family cookbook and is asking for submissions of favorite Jewish recipes from their online community, aiming to showcase the diversity ...

The author fondly recalls their Bubbe who spent her days immersed in memories watching family videos and DVDs, but on Shabbat, she would focus on the present...

"Night Therapy," the new Israeli TV show starring Shira Haas, has garnered early accolades and attention. The series follows Luai Louie Mansour, played by Yo...

The text delves into the narrator's reflections on aging, parenthood, and self-awareness, inspired by Nora Ephron's sentiments about getting older. The narra...

Actor and former Disney star Raviv Ullman, also known as Ricky Ullman, has recently become a Jewish father with his wife, Julia Pott, who is an animator and ...

Victoria Starmer, the wife of newly elected U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, recently made her debut as the first Jewish First Lady of Britain, showcasi...

Jewish Broadway star Julie Benko and her husband, Jason Yaeger, are expecting their first child. Benko, known for her performance in "Funny Girl," announced ...

The author reflects on her fear of wearing her Star of David necklace due to past family experiences with antisemitism, while her daughter proudly wears hers...

The author reflects on their deep connection to a Jewish sleepaway camp that has been a significant part of their family's history for generations. Despite n...

Andy Cohen, the host of Watch What Happens Live! and producer, attributes his strong Jewish identity to his mother Evelyn, citing her resilience and pride as...

Abraham Marley, the grandson of Bob Marley and son of Ziggy Marley, recently celebrated his bar mitzvah. Ziggy Marley and his wife, Orly, embrace both Rastaf...

A woman shares her process of baking challah as a way to remember her late husband and son. She reflects on their favorite family tradition of enjoying Shabb...

In July, Jewish TV offerings include "Lady in the Lake," a 60s thriller on Apple TV+ starring Natalie Portman and directed by Israeli filmmaker Alma Harel. O...

Noa Argamani, a former hostage rescued by IDF forces from Gaza, recently eulogized her mother Liora, who had battled terminal cancer and passed away. Noa exp...

Despite growing up with little connection to her Jewish roots, a woman discovers her Russian Jewish identity through her father's imprisonment for being Jewi...

Debbie Friedman, a revolutionary Jewish musician, transformed American Jewish connections to Judaism through her catchy and empowering tunes for prayers and ...

An interfaith couple navigates raising their young daughter with a blend of Jewish and Christian traditions, particularly focusing on the influence of humor ...

Disney has released a preview of its 2024 Hanukkah merchandise collection, featuring items like Festival of Lights Minnie ears, a Hanukkah blanket, mug, meno...

The article recounts a personal experience of a parent navigating the Jewish community with Jewish children of color. It highlights the challenges and prejud...

This summer, several Jewish-themed books are being recommended for reading. Titles include "Behind Every Good Man" by Sara Goodman Confino, a novel set in th...

The author describes creating a calming "spa" atmosphere in her kindergarten classroom to help children rest, inspired by Shabbat spa nights she has with her...

The article highlights seven Jewish or Jew-ish shows on Netflix that may not be widely known but deserve attention, including "Bros," "Blackspace," "Heirs to...

The author reflects on her son's journey leading up to his Bar Mitzvah, noting his initial reluctance and eventual engagement in the preparation process. She...

Modan Publishing House in Israel recently released a Hebrew version of the children's book "Who Is Taylor Swift?" by Kirsten Anderson, which portrays Taylor ...