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Behind Ronnie Eldridge's sweet, motherly face, one of the toughest political minds in NYC
7 Mar
Ronnie Eldridge, a revered figure in New York City politics, passed away at 95, leaving behind a legacy characterized by fierce advocacy and compassion. Know...
7 Mar
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Jewish groups ask Pentagon to stop Messianic chaplains from wearing Jewish insignia
6 Mar
U.S. military chaplaincy is embroiled in controversy as Jewish groups, led by the Aleph Institute, challenge the use of Jewish insignia by Messianic Jewish c...
6 Mar
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Lev Parnas, Jewish Trump ally turned critic, running for Congress as a Democrat
6 Mar
Lev Parnas, formerly an associate of Rudy Giuliani and prominently involved in the Trump impeachment investigation, has announced his candidacy for Congress ...
6 Mar
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The real reason for the US war with Iran may have nothing to do with Israel
6 Mar
Rob Eshman critiques the unclear rationale behind the U.S. involvement in the war with Iran, exacerbated by President Trump's failure to present a convincing...
6 Mar
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As 'Death of a Salesman' returns to Broadway, the question remains — how Jewish is Willy Loman?
6 Mar
In light of its latest Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane, Arthur Miller's iconic play "Death of a Salesman" continues to spark debate over the Jewish ide...
6 Mar
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In a new opera, Tevye’s forgotten daughter takes the spotlight
6 Mar
Composer Alex Weiser and librettist Stephanie Fleischmann explore the lesser-known story of Tevye's daughter Sphrintse in their new opera, "Tevye's Daughters...
6 Mar
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Could my love of oysters actually be kosher?
6 Mar
Exploring the intriguing question of whether oysters could be considered kosher, the article delves into the history of a Jewish debate sparked by Rabbi Isaa...
6 Mar
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House defeats Iran war powers resolution as Democrats wrestle with Israel
5 Mar
The House of Representatives narrowly defeated a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's authority to expand military operations against Iran, h...
5 Mar
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Forverts podcast, episode 8: Subway stories
5 Mar
In the eighth episode of the Forverts podcast, listeners are taken on an auditory journey through the New York City subway system, exploring the diverse and ...
5 Mar
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Gavin Newsom just confirmed the demise of the Democratic party's support for Israel
5 Mar
The shifting dynamics of Democratic support for Israel are explored following comments by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who likened Israel to an apartheid st...
5 Mar
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Chabad on high alert after false Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens war claims
5 Mar
Tucker Carlson has sparked controversy by falsely claiming on his podcast that the Chabad-Lubavitch movement is responsible for initiating a war in Iran with...
5 Mar
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The minotaur-slaying, dragon-battling hero of this video game is an old Jewish guy with back problems and an attitude
5 Mar
A new video game, The Eternal Life of Goldman, offers a fresh take on Jewish representation by featuring an unlikely hero: an elderly Jewish man named Mr. Go...
5 Mar
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Why I already miss Rev. Jesse Jackson
5 Mar
Jane Ramsey reflects on her decades-long association with Rev. Jesse Jackson and the impactful coalition-building between the Black and Jewish communities in...
5 Mar
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Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Broadway opus debuts in the U.S. — nearly 80 years late
5 Mar
Erich Wolfgang Korngold's operetta, "The Silent Serenade," is finally debuting in the U.S. nearly 80 years after its European premiere, thanks to the Mannes ...
5 Mar
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Shower, shelter, swipe: Israel’s ‘startup nation’ meets Iran war with a wave of apps
5 Mar
Amid Iran's missile attacks on Israel, smartphone apps have become vital tools for many Israelis seeking to manage the chaos. The Israeli army's Home Front C...
5 Mar
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Jewish artist expelled from Argentinian street fair after dispute over Palestinian flag: ‘Zionists out’
5 Mar
A Jewish artist in Buenos Aires faced an antisemitic backlash at the San Telmo street fair after objecting to a neighboring vendor's display of a Palestinian...
5 Mar
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How Germany’s unusual approach to fighting antisemitism is ensnaring Jews who are critical of Israel
5 Mar
Germany's approach to fighting antisemitism, marked by a historical allegiance to Israel, has paradoxically led to complications involving Jews critical of I...
5 Mar
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Pastor who embraced Farrakhan wins Texas Dem primary, as Nazi-gun enthusiast advances to GOP runoff
4 Mar
Rev. Frederick Haynes III, a pastor known for praising Louis Farrakhan and criticizing Israel, won the Democratic primary for Texas's 30th district. His vict...
4 Mar
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The left won't let Iranians be grateful for the end of Khamenei's reign
4 Mar
In this opinion piece, Nadav Ziv discusses the reactions to the recent death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following a U.S.-Israeli military campaig...
4 Mar
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Why the loudest Jewish celebrity voices are not always the most influential
4 Mar
The article explores the influence of Jewish celebrities in promoting Jewish solidarity and cultural awareness. It contrasts the outspoken advocacy of celebr...
4 Mar
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A war-weary Jerusalem marks Purim one day after the rest of the world, a tradition born in what is now Iran
4 Mar
Jerusalem marked Shushan Purim amid the strains of conflict, as sirens signaling incoming missile attacks from Iran coincided with the holiday. Celebrations ...
4 Mar
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Poland returns 91 Jewish objects to Greece, decades after they were stolen by the Nazis
4 Mar
In a landmark act of restitution, Poland has returned 91 Jewish religious and ceremonial objects to Greece, including Torah scrolls and silver finials, decad...
4 Mar
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Tensions in Israel loom large in these Oscar-nominated shorts
4 Mar
Oscar-nominated short films, "Butchers Stain" and "Children No More: Were and Are Gone," poignantly highlight the persistent societal rifts in Israel followi...
4 Mar
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Berlin groups received $3M to fight antisemitism. What happened to that money?
4 Mar
The Berlin branch of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is under investigation for allegedly misallocating $3 million meant to combat antisemitism. A...
4 Mar
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Supreme Court ruling clears Goldman–Lander showdown for NYC congressional seat
3 Mar
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling has set the stage for a significant Democratic primary battle in New York's 10th Congressional District between two promin...
3 Mar
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Marco Rubio invoked a medieval antisemitic trope in justifying war with Iran
3 Mar
Drawing attention to Secretary of State Marco Rubio's justification for the U.S. entering the war with Iran, the narrative positions Israel as the instigator...
3 Mar
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In the face of conflict over assimilation, appropriation, colonialism and hegemony, a plea for human dignity through dance
3 Mar
Tatyana Tenenbaum's debut documentary, "Everything You Have Is Yours," follows dancer Hadar Ahuvia as she navigates personal and cultural conflicts through t...
3 Mar
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It's Purim in Tel Aviv — but in the shelter there are few costumes in sight
3 Mar
As Purim begins in Tel Aviv amid the start of a new war with Iran, residents find themselves taking shelter in underground facilities, experiencing the dicho...
3 Mar
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Purim gets creative in Israel, with festivities driven underground
3 Mar
With tensions high due to military action between Israel, the United States, and Iran, this year's Purim celebrations in Israel were markedly subdued. Tradit...
3 Mar
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Suspect in Brooklyn Chabad car-ramming incident faces federal charge
2 Mar
In March 2026, federal charges were brought against Dan Sohail for ramming his car into the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn. The incident occurred ...
2 Mar
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In three days, Israel and the US reshaped the Middle East
2 Mar
In a detailed analysis, Dan Perry describes the unprecedented military maneuvers by Israel and the United States that have significantly weakened Iran's lead...
2 Mar
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For Iranian American Jews, Trump’s talk of regime change stirs hopes of return
2 Mar
The recent demise of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a result of a U.S.-Israel operation, has sparked hope among Iranian American Jews who fled the regi...
2 Mar
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The Jewish space lasers are real — well, kind of
2 Mar
In recent developments, Israel has deployed a laser defense system called Iron Beam, sparking both humor and conspiracy theories about the so-called Jewish s...
2 Mar
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At this Dallas synagogue, Purim comes with fog machines, zip lines and Broadway flair
2 Mar
Congregation Shearith Israel in Dallas transforms its annual Purim spiel into a spectacular theatrical event, utilizing innovative stagecraft reminiscent of ...
2 Mar
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Yiddish non-profit hosts book clubs, listening parties in London
2 Mar
Jargon, a recently established Yiddish culture organization in London, endeavors to revitalize interest in Yiddish and Jewish diaspora themes through diverse...
2 Mar
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Yiddish startup hosts book clubs and listening parties in London
2 Mar
Jargon, a London-based Yiddish culture organization founded by historians Aleph Ross and M. Syd Rosen, seeks to explore the dynamic and evolving landscape of...
2 Mar
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How an Amish Mennonite school in Arkansas went viral with a song by an Orthodox Jew
2 Mar
An a cappella choir of Amish Mennonite students from Calvary Bible School in Calico Rock, Arkansas, unexpectedly went viral with their rendition of "Tatty, M...
2 Mar
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Jewish Democrats split over Trump’s Iran military strikes as Congress weighs war powers
2 Mar
Jewish Democrats face significant internal division regarding President Trump's authorization of a joint U.S.-Israel military strike against Iran without con...
2 Mar
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Irish Jews report 143 antisemitic incidents in 6 months through a new reporting system
2 Mar
The new report by the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland (JRCI) reveals a troubling rise in antisemitic incidents, with 143 cases recorded in just six ...
2 Mar
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Yet again, Israel's public shelters become sites of camaraderie amid steep danger
2 Mar
As air raid sirens sound across Israel due to incoming ballistic missiles from Iran, public bomb shelters have transformed into unexpected hubs of resilience...
2 Mar
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What happened during the 2025 Israel-Iran war? A timeline.
1 Mar
The article traces the events and consequences of the 2025 Israel-Iran war, providing a detailed timeline of occurrences between these two nations. It outlin...
1 Mar
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Sirens, shelters and an empty Old City: Jerusalem rattled on the first day of war with Iran
1 Mar
Jerusalem was eerily quiet as a conflict between Israel and Iran erupted, impacting the city's usual Shabbat atmosphere. Residents found themselves rushing t...
1 Mar
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Israel says Iranian supreme leader Khamenei killed during strikes on Tehran
1 Mar
In a significant geopolitical development, Israeli and U.S. officials announced that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's longstanding supreme leader, was reported...
1 Mar
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Reza Pahlavi, Iran’s exiled crown prince, has a plan for his people’s future — if they’ll have him
28 Feb
Amid escalating tensions and military action by the U.S. and Israel in Iran, Reza Pahlavi, the exiled former crown prince, emerges as a potential leader for ...
28 Feb
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Before I became an orthodontist, I was my good friend Neil Sedaka's saxophonist
28 Feb
Howie Tichler reflects on his unique friendship with pop legend Neil Sedaka, sharing anecdotes from their early days playing music together in the Catskills ...
28 Feb
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A war with Israel, not for Israel
28 Feb
In an unprecedented scenario, Arab nations and Israel find themselves on the same side amidst escalating tensions with Iran, challenging the long-held belief...
28 Feb
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US-Israel attack on Iran aims to topple regime
28 Feb
In a dramatic escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, the United States and Israel have launched a significant military strike against Iran, aiming to dismant...
28 Feb
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Israel and US go for regime change in Iran, with leaders few trust
28 Feb
In a dramatic escalation of Middle Eastern geopolitics, Israel and the United States have launched renewed military strikes on Iran, aiming for regime change...
28 Feb
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US, Israel strike Iran: Trump, Netanyahu call for regime change in Tehran as Israelis take shelter
28 Feb
The United States and Israel have launched a significant military operation against Iran, with President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s...
28 Feb
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In a viral social media showdown, a glimpse of the real Israel
27 Feb
A recent viral video involving Mordechai David, a notorious provocateur, and former Israeli Supreme Court president Aharon Barak, highlights the deepening ri...
27 Feb