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Jonah Platt argues for retiring the term "Zionist," suggesting it has become a liability in the discourse surrounding Israel. While originally signifying Jew...

Emily Tamkin draws a parallel between the Passover narrative of liberation from tyranny and the contemporary legal struggles faced by Palestinian activist Ma...

A unique Passover seder held in Brooklyn celebrated the intersection of Jewish and trans identities by blending traditional rituals with inclusivity and crea...

Every spring, social media revives the debate on whether the Passover Seder is a Zionist tradition or potentially its antithesis. The phrase "Next year in Je...

Todd Lyons, Director of ICE, proposes a deportation strategy likened to Amazon Prime, involving AI-driven, systematic deportations via trucks, raising ethica...

In "Fear No Pharaoh," Richard Kreitner delves into the complex relationship between American Jews and slavery during the 19th century, highlighting the diver...

Josefina López's play "Real Women Have Curves," now a Broadway musical, draws inspiration from Anne Frank's diary, capturing the struggles and dreams of a yo...

With the rise of unregulated speech on social media, Adolf Hitler's art is being reassessed by neo-Nazis, who argue it surpasses modernist Jewish artists lik...

Navigating the social etiquette of a Passover Seder can be tricky, especially when considering bringing an unexpected guest. The Bintel Brief advice column s...

Sasha Senderovich discusses the termination of a National Endowment for the Humanities grant supporting his Holocaust translation project, despite its alignm...

As the New York City mayoral race intensifies, Jewish candidates Brad Lander, Scott Stringer, and Whitney Tilson are vying for a potential future Passover Se...

During Passover, Coca-Cola produces a version of their soda sweetened with cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup to comply with Jewish dietary laws....

Paul E. Nahme, a professor at Brown University, argues that while pro-Palestinian protests have led to challenging discourse about Jewish and Palestinian per...

Colombia's Jewish community is disconcerted by the appointment of Richard Gamboa Ben-Eleazar as the director of religious affairs in Colombia's Ministry of t...

Randy Fine, a newly sworn-in Jewish congressman from Florida, has gained attention for his inflammatory remarks toward Muslim lawmakers, particularly targeti...

Liri Albag, an Israeli soldier recently freed from Hamas captivity, has faced significant online abuse from Benjamin Netanyahu supporters after criticizing t...

In the Broadway production of Jason Robert Brown's musical "The Last Five Years," Nick Jonas's performance of the song "Shiksa Goddess" has sparked controver...

Emily Kaiman shares her unsettling experience of being expelled from the Jewish Moms of Atlanta Facebook group due to her affiliation with J Street, an organ...

The Forverts, a prominent Jewish publication, is taking a brief hiatus and provides instructions for republishing their content during this period. Readers a...

Jay Michaelson contrasts the compassionate essence of Passover with the hardline immigration stance of Stephen Miller, highlighting the ethical teachings fro...

A Muslim prayer room at New York University was vandalized with graffiti bearing the name of the Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi, sparking widespread cond...

Jewish cultural institutions face a daunting challenge as President Trump's administration dismantles key federal arts funding bodies, significantly impactin...

Sam Wasson, a noted Jewish film historian, is reissuing the 1931 satire 'Rabbi Burns' to address and counter criticisms of antisemitism related to the Academ...

A recent study by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation reveals significant demographic shifts within Miami-Dade County's Jewish community, marking a 7% growth...

As President Donald Trump signals a renewal of nuclear negotiations with Iran, concerns arise in Israel over whether his approach will genuinely safeguard Is...

Emily Tamkin discusses the controversial actions of the militant Zionist group Betar, which has started compiling lists of Diaspora Jews they believe should ...

The Conservative and Reform Jewish movements in the U.S. are shifting their stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict amid recent geopolitical tensions. Hi...

William Finn, a Tony-winning composer and lyricist celebrated for his queer and Jewish-themed musicals, passed away at 73 after a long illness. Finn's notabl...

The Christian TV series "The Chosen," popular for its depiction of Jesus and his disciples, faces criticism for its portrayal of Jewish characters, especiall...

David Denby's new book, 'Eminent Jews,' explores the cultural and sociopolitical impact of four prominent 20th-century American Jews: Leonard Bernstein, Mel ...

AIPAC, the influential pro-Israel lobby, has launched a significant ad campaign targeting Democratic senators who supported resolutions to halt significant a...

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that direct negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program will commence, following a meeting with Israeli Prime M...

Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent pro-Palestinian activist and recent Columbia University graduate, has stirred controversy with a letter from an ICE detention cen...

The play "Giant," by Jewish playwright Mark Rosenblatt, highlights the antisemitism of celebrated children's author Roald Dahl and received three Olivier Awa...

Amidst rising authoritarian concerns under President Trump's second term and societal divisions, Tamar Manasseh plans to hold her Passover Seder in one of Ch...

Mayer Kirshenblatt's illustrated memoir provides a vivid depiction of pre-Pesach (Passover) cleaning in the 1920s shtetl of Opatow. Through his artwork and n...

At 87, acclaimed Jewish filmmaker Claude Lelouch remains vibrant in the cinematic world, celebrating a new restoration of his classic film "A Man and a Woman...

Robert Zaretsky explores the chilling parallels between George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984" and contemporary America, emphasizing how antisemitism, totali...

Mommy, a Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo, has amazed zookeepers by becoming a first-time mother in her tenth decade, drawing a parallel with the b...

Rob Eshman reflects on his experience of enhancing the Passover karpas ritual by creating a vibrant spring salad instead of the traditional single leafy vege...

Todd Golden, the Jewish coach of the Florida Gators, leads his team to the NCAA men's basketball final after defeating Auburn, coached by fellow Jew Bruce Pe...

Ed Martin, nominated by Trump for U.S. Attorney for D.C., is under scrutiny for praising Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, a Nazi sympathizer, as extraordinary. Hale-C...

Jodi Rudoren, outgoing Editor-in-Chief of the Forward, reflects on her tenure at the publication, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and learning from d...

Chaim Grade's long-awaited novel, "Sons and Daughters," is now available in translation by Rose Waldman after decades of anticipation. Described as potential...

Starship Bagel in Texas has become a finalist for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards under the Outstanding Bakery category, marking a notable achievement...

Val Kilmer, the late Hollywood actor known for roles in films like "Top Gun" and "Batman Forever," also left a subtle mark on Jewish holiday cinema with his ...

Alexander Pascal critiques former President Donald Trump's approach to combating antisemitism, suggesting it exacerbates the problem rather than resolves it....

A series of new documentaries explore the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, from various perspectives, focusing particularly on its...

Eleanor Rubin recounts her early life intertwined with Hollywood through her family's contact with Marlene Dietrich and other notable figures amidst the back...

Set in 1913 Vienna, the film V13, directed by Richard Ledes and based on a play by Alain Didier-Weill, explores a speculative encounter between Sigmund Freud...