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In a historic nod to her Jewish identity and gender, Elissa Slotkin chose "The Torah: A Women's Commentary" for her swearing-in to the U.S. Senate, marking a...

President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to George Soros, a Jewish Holocaust survivor and major donor to progressive causes. At 94, Soro...

The article explores the relatively unknown anti-Jewish riot on New York City's Lower East Side in 1902, during Rabbi Jacob Joseph's funeral, which became a ...

Jake Retzlaff, quarterback for Brigham Young University's Cougars, celebrates two milestones as he concludes a remarkable 2024: winning the Alamo Bowl and st...

A serendipitous meeting between Delia Ephron, an author, and Julianna Margulies, an actress, both of Jewish upbringing, led to a Broadway adaptation of Ephro...

Vijah Ramjattan, a Hindu spiritual leader and mental health counselor, has been appointed as the new head of New York City's Office for the Prevention of Hat...

Valerie Hamaty, an Arab Christian from Jaffa, is a frontrunner on Israel's 'Rising Star,' vying to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. Her rendi...

Moshe Phillips argues that calls for American Jews to pressure Israel into ending its military activities in Gaza before Hamas's defeat overlook the dire rea...

Tamir Goodman, known as the "Jewish Jordan," is making an impact beyond basketball by helping children understand dyslexia. With his new children's book, "Li...

Jack Danaher Molloy, a 24-year-old American-Irish military veteran, has been indicted on terrorism charges for attempting to join Hezbollah to combat perceiv...

Rutgers University has been found to likely have failed in safeguarding Jewish, Israeli, and pro-Palestinian students from discriminatory harassment after th...

The Netherlands has made public a vast archive of documents concerning people suspected of collaborating with the Nazis during World War II. Previously restr...

Jewish teens are reflecting a noticeable generational shift in political alignment, particularly among the Orthodox community, with increased support for Rep...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was formally discharged from the hospital after a prostate surgery but had left early against medical advice to sec...

A truck ramming attack in New Orleans' French Quarter on New Year's Day left 15 people dead and dozens injured, including two Israelis. The attack is being i...

Agnes Keleti, a prominent figure in both gymnastics and Jewish history, passed away at the age of 103. Surviving the Holocaust as a teenager, Keleti rose to ...

2024 was marked by heightened tensions both in the Middle East and within U.S. politics, capturing the attention of Jewish Telegraphic Agency readers. Key st...

The article highlights eight intriguing yet underreported Jewish stories from 2024. Among them is Albert Levis, a Holocaust survivor turned thinker in Vermon...

After a decade of legal battles, a German court has ruled that an 85-year-old woman, Gabriele Lieske, and her son must vacate a property once owned by Jewish...

Ford Motor Company's X account was briefly compromised, resulting in unauthorized pro-Palestinian tweets, including statements labeling Israel as a terrorist...

In 2024, New York City's Jewish community lost several notable figures who left lasting impacts across diverse areas, from arts to advocacy. Steve Ostrow, cr...

At Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jewish and Muslim students collaborated for a joint bake sale, raising $800 for Doctors Without Borders. This ...

Jewish organizations are expressing a nuanced mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, acknowledging his pivotal role in achieving the 1979 Egypt-Israel p...

Jewish players of the New York Times word-search game Strands were frustrated by a puzzle themed on Hanukkah but filled with inaccuracies. While it included ...

Arlene Agus, a pioneering figure in the advancement of Jewish women's ritual practice, passed away at 75. Known for her contributions to Orthodox feminism an...

The Israeli government plans a substantial increase in funding for international pro-Israel advocacy, earmarking $150 million for public diplomacy as part of...

Reflecting on a dynamic year for New York's Jewish community, the New York Jewish Week highlights its top stories of 2024, capturing the socio-political clim...

Slither.io, a popular online game, faced criticism for allowing antisemitic usernames such as "Jewish scums" and "Zionist Murderers." Initially ignoring inqu...

Rachel Sumekh explores the intersection of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah and the Persian winter solstice tradition of Yalda, highlighting how these two celebra...

2024 marked a triumphant year for Jewish athletes worldwide, featuring groundbreaking achievements and historical moments. Jessica Fox made Olympic history f...

Victor Brombert, a prominent literature scholar and a member of the Ritchie Boys, a secret American intelligence unit during WWII, passed away at 101. Born t...

The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show, a beloved tradition since 1992, features an array of model trains circulating through miniature architect...

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's Jewish president, participated in a Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony with Chabad rabbis amidst ongoing wartime conditions foll...

In 2024, Jewish New York witnessed a series of significant cultural losses that reflect the community's evolving landscape. Notable closures included the bel...

U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Jack Lew, contested a recent humanitarian report by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network that warned of famine conditions in n...

In 2024, Jewish-themed movies have featured prominently in Hollywood despite tensions surrounding antisemitism, Israeli politics, and the industry's diversit...

The article offers an engaging guide to celebrating Hanukkah in New York City, highlighting a variety of cultural, festive, and culinary experiences. From th...

Hanukkah, with its festive traditions like dreidel games and latkes, serves as a poignant reflection of contemporary tensions faced by American Jews, especia...

Rabbi Adina Allen reflects on her childhood experiences of celebrating Christmas with her Italian and Irish Catholic relatives, despite being raised in a Jew...

Broadway luminaries gathered in New York City's iconic Times Square to mark Hanukkah through a musical collaboration, intertwining "Tomorrow" from \"Annie\" ...

Jewish athletes and sports figures created numerous headlines in 2024, exhibiting excellence and making history across various sports. Highlights include Jes...

President Joe Biden has commuted the federal death sentences of 37 prisoners but notably excluded three individuals whose crimes were driven by hate or terro...

J.D. Vance, U.S. Vice President-elect, has drawn criticism for comments on social media that seemingly support the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) pa...

Guatemalan authorities have conducted a significant operation against Lev Tahor, an extremist Jewish sect, resulting in the removal of 160 children and teena...

Timothée Chalamet, despite seldom discussing his Jewish identity, has deep Jewish roots through his maternal grandfather, Harold "Hal" Flender. Flender was a...

In this exploration of Jewish literature suggested by readers, Andrew Silow-Carroll highlights key books that reflect the dynamics and challenges facing 21st...

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights resolved nine antisemitism and Islamophobia complaints against several University of California cam...

Israeli soccer player Yaniv Bazini played a pivotal role in leading the University of Vermont to its first NCAA Division I soccer championship. Bazini, who h...

Elon Musk has sparked controversy by endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, raising concerns about his alignment with extremist ideolog...

Increasing numbers of Israelis are relocating to Cyprus, driven by recent conflicts and domestic political stress. The safe, stable, and welcoming environmen...