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Rabbis Michael Holzman and Rachel Schmelkin are working to combat the toxic polarization in American society using Jewish texts and values. Through initiativ...

Amid a highly contentious U.S. election, rabbis in battleground states face the challenge of guiding their communities through political polarization while m...

A woman, Brittany Hale, has been charged with vandalizing the Manhattan office of Rep. Adriano Espaillat, which displays posters of Israeli hostages held by ...

As the presidential election approaches, many Orthodox Jewish women at Stern College for Women find themselves torn between prioritizing abortion rights and ...

Rabbi Joshua Franklin, celebrating his 40th birthday, participates in the New York City Marathon to support the Familial Dysautonomia Foundation, inspired by...

The article explores the controversial emergence of "Gaza Solidarity Sukkahs" built by anti-Zionist Jewish groups in the U.S. during Sukkot. These sukkahs, m...

Zack Weiner, a Jewish actor and screenwriter, turned his unlikely campaign for a New York City Council seat into a "reality movie" titled "Citizen Weiner." T...

The Jewish Sports Report highlights a pivotal MLB offseason for Jewish players following the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory. Dodgers' star Freddie...

In a significant shift in Argentina's foreign policy, newly elected President Javier Milei has appointed Gerardo Werthein, a Jewish businessman and former am...

Jesse Eisenberg's film, "A Real Pain," is a poignant and humorous exploration of Jewish identity, trauma, and reconnection with the past. Through the story o...

Columbia University settled a lawsuit with a Jewish student for $395,000 after suspending them for using a novelty fart spray at an anti-Israel protest. The ...

Hymies, a well-known Jewish deli in Philadelphia, has become a stage for political ads as the U.S. election nears its end. Initially featured in a Republican...

Sid Rosenberg, a conservative talk radio host, has become an outspoken Jewish surrogate for Donald Trump, participating in rallies and using his platform to ...

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, is carefully navigating the U.S. political landscape as the 2024 presidential election nears, where Israelis ...

A recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has determined that a California law barring religious schools from receiving government funding for sp...

Hezbollah's rocket attacks claimed seven lives in northern Israel, marking one of the deadliest days since the multi-front conflict began. Among the deceased...

Amid heightened concerns of antisemitism and political polarization, Jewish security groups are intensifying vigilance around the upcoming U.S. elections. Wi...

With the upcoming election and heightened antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Jewish security organizations are on alert for potential threats. Thes...

David Zvi Kalman discusses the historical prayers for government recited in synagogues worldwide, which traditionally focus on the well-being of national lea...

Bnai Jeshurun, a prominent synagogue in New York City, has removed the name of Rabbi Marshall T. Meyer from its rabbinic training program after a credible se...

Nikki Fried, chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party, addressed concerns among Jewish voters, noting a shift away from traditional Democratic support due ...

In the final days of the presidential race, Donald Trump has repeatedly denied accusations of fascism, distancing himself from comparisons to Adolf Hitler. A...

The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA World) has suspended its Israeli member, The Aguda, and announced it will not ...

A significant cohort of prominent authors, including Sally Rooney and Percival Everett, are boycotting Israeli literary institutions, citing allegations of g...

Israel's Knesset has passed legislation severely limiting the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) within ...

Joyva, a century-old kosher candy company established by Jewish immigrant Nathan Radutzky in 1907, is undergoing a significant rebranding to appeal to modern...

Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson speaks candidly to his Confirmation Class at Temple Emanu-El about the daunting political and social climate they are entering. In l...

A recent Russian drone strike in Kyiv has significantly damaged Perlina Jewish School, part of the Or Avner Chabad educational network, causing extensive str...

Abe Foxman, former head of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), criticized the organization's current leadership, particularly CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, for not ...

The University of Washington is grappling with campus antisemitism, sparking debate among its Jewish community about the role of outside organizations in add...

The Polin Museum in Warsaw, marking its 10th anniversary, stands as a testament to the 1,000-year history of Jews in Poland. Established in the heart of the ...

Women with the BRCA genetic mutation face significant risks of cancers, particularly within the Ashkenazi Jewish community. They are increasingly using in-vi...

Paul Mendes-Flohr, a renowned Israeli-American scholar, passed away at 83. Celebrated as a leading authority on Martin Buber, Mendes-Flohr was instrumental i...

Donald Trump, speaking at a Georgia rally, rejected accusations from the Kamala Harris campaign that he and his supporters are Nazis. This statement is part ...

Jill Stein, the Green Party's Jewish presidential candidate, faces scrutiny for her vice-presidential pick, Rudolph "Butch" Ware, who is reported to have cel...

Amber Matthews, a 23-year-old TikTok user, was arrested for bias intimidation after she documented herself ripping down Greek flags from a New Jersey restaur...

Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden has sparked significant controversy by intertwining pro-Israel rhetoric with elements that many critics say are...

An Orthodox Jewish man was shot while walking to synagogue in the West Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago, leading to the arrest and charging of Sidi Mohame...

Douglas Emhoff, the Jewish second gentleman, delivered a speech highlighting his concerns about former President Donald Trump's loyalty towards Jewish people...

Zabar's, the iconic Jewish appetizing store in New York City, is celebrating its 90th anniversary concurrently with the New York City subway's 120th birthday...

Rabbi Walter Jacob, a prominent figure in Reform Judaism, passed away at the age of 94. With roots tracing back 16 generations to German rabbinical lineage, ...

Donald Trump's planned rally at Madison Square Garden has sparked controversy due to the participation of speakers like Tucker Carlson, who has been criticiz...

The Los Angeles Times' decision not to endorse a candidate in the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump presidential race has sparked controversy, partially due to clai...

Phil Lesh, the iconic bassist of the Grateful Dead, passed away at 84, leaving a unique imprint on Jewish culture through the musical Passover seders he host...

A new campaign ad by Donald Trump employs Holocaust survivor Jerry Wartski to counter Kamala Harris's characterization of Trump as a fascist. Wartski, a 94-y...

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, Jewish partisan groups are highlighting Jewish concerns that resonate widely among voters. These concerns ...

A report by UCLA's Task Force to Combat Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias reveals that pro-Palestinian protests on campus led to significant antisemitic inc...

Amid the U.S. election, several liberal-leaning Jewish organizations, including leading rabbinic associations, criticize the xenophobic rhetoric prevalent in...

The Connelly Theater in New York, owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese, has banned a play based on Abby Stein's memoir, "Becoming Eve," about her journey ...

The article examines the nuanced differences and similarities between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris regarding their policies on Israel and the Middle East a...