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In 2024, a unique overlap of Hanukkah and Christmas inspires a range of new children's books that celebrate both holidays, symbolizing the growing number of ...

William C. Daroff reflects on his recent trip to Poland as part of the European Jewish Association's annual mission to Auschwitz. Amid rising antisemitism an...

The Long Island Jewish community mourns the death of Israeli soldier Omer Neutra, who grew up in the area and was deeply involved in local Jewish youth progr...

A haredi Orthodox synagogue in Ripponlea, a Melbourne suburb, was set on fire by assailants who reportedly threw firebombs and flammable liquid into the buil...

Mesiba, an Israeli restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, offers a Tel Aviv-style Shabbat dinner series every Friday night. Spearheaded by Elad Zvi, Mesiba ai...

Reuven Kahane, a Manhattan rabbi and real estate developer, had charges dropped against him after accusations of hitting pro-Palestinian protesters with his ...

Rabbi Shimon Hecht of Chabad of Park Slope faces the possible cancellation of their traditional Hanukkah menorah lighting at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, due ...

The Israeli military has launched a new website allowing soldiers to anonymously verify if their safety gear meets official standards, highlighting concerns ...

The voting behavior of American Jews in the most recent election, occurring nearly a month ago, reflects an enduring but slightly weakened Democratic prefere...

Adam Boehler, a key figure in negotiating the Abraham Accords, has been appointed by Donald Trump as the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. In t...

The Other Israel Film Festival has returned to New York City's Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, focusing on the narratives of marginalized voices in Israel th...

Following a challenging election season for the Democratic Party, Senator Chuck Schumer has been unanimously reelected to lead the Senate Democrats, now as t...

Jake Retzlaff, the Jewish starting quarterback for BYU, has secured a groundbreaking sponsorship deal with Manischewitz, marking the iconic kosher brand's fi...

Hanukkah 2024 coincides with Christmas and New Year, providing a unique opportunity for festive combined celebrations. This New York-centric gift guide offer...

Jim Abrahams, renowned Jewish filmmaker and member of the comedy trio ZAZ, died at 80 in Santa Monica. Growing up in Milwaukee with Jerry and David Zucker, A...

As the World Zionist Congress election looms, allegations of Christian influence have stirred controversy. David Friedman, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel...

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York announced a historic $63.9 million in security funding for organizations vulnerable to hate crimes, focusing on enhancing physi...

Family and friends of Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli soldier killed in action over a year ago, gathered for a memorial service on Long Island. Omer was kil...

Thessaloniki, once home to Europe's largest Jewish community, is set to honor its vibrant Jewish history and tragic past with a new Holocaust Museum. Dr. Alb...

Andorra, a small nation in the Pyrenees where non-Catholic places of worship are currently illegal, has welcomed its first full-time rabbi, Kuty Kalmenson, a...

UNRWA, the U.N. agency servicing Palestinians, has halted aid shipments through the Kerem Shalom crossing into southern Gaza, citing attacks on their trucks ...

President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stern warning on social media, promising severe repercussions in the Middle East if hostages held by Hamas are not ...

Flags at New York State buildings will be flown at half-staff in remembrance of Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli who was killed by Hamas during an attack on ...

Yair Keydar, an 11-year-old son of a cantor, is making waves with his debut in "Drag: The Musical" off-Broadway in New York City. Known for performing Hebrew...

The Nova music festival massacre on October 7, 2023, remains a haunting memory for survivors like Shirel Golan, whose suicide highlights a broader mental hea...

Donald Trump, preparing for his second term, announced his nomination of Charles Kushner as U.S. Ambassador to France, marking a notable rehabilitation of Ku...

Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old American-Israeli who was held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, was confirmed to have been killed during the group's attack on October 7, ...

In examining the post-WWII Jewish literary culture, the article discusses three recent scholarly works by Rachel Gordan, Miriam Eve Mora, and Ronnie Grinberg...

Footsteps, a nonprofit that supports individuals leaving haredi Orthodox communities in New York, is launching a new initiative to help these individuals sec...

The Hakoah Sports Club in Vienna, initially founded in 1909 as a Jewish athletic club, has experienced a remarkable resurgence despite its turbulent history ...

Rabbi Jill Jacobs argues that supporting Israel now requires American Jews to confront the harsh realities of its current government's actions, which she vie...

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have differing approaches following a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, concerning futu...

Andrew Lapin's piece explores the ongoing challenges and political dynamics surrounding U.S. campus antisemitism, particularly under Title VI civil rights in...

Katz's Delicatessen, a legendary establishment in New York City's Lower East Side renowned for its iconic pastrami sandwiches and cinematic appearances, has ...

Yamandu Orsi has been elected as the president of Uruguay, marking a shift in Latin America's left-wing leadership which is typically critical of Israel. Con...

The Schusterman Family Philanthropies, traditionally tied to oil and gas wealth, made their first foray into environmental philanthropy with a $300,000 donat...

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has signed legislation making it illegal to forcibly remove or threaten to remove someone else's religious clothing, such a...

Israel's security cabinet has accepted a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hezbollah, ending more than a year of conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border. The agr...

Alina Adams, an NYC schools consultant and Jewish community member, addresses the growing concern among Jewish parents about antisemitism in schools, especia...

Kohenet Rabbi Sarah Bracha Gershuny discusses the integral role of gratitude in Jewish life, likening it to the spirit of Thanksgiving. Rooted in daily praye...

With increasing concerns surrounding the safety and acceptance of Jewish students on college campuses in the wake of the events of October 7, 2023, Jewish hi...

Adam Schiff, the Jewish senator-elect from California, is preparing for heightened tensions with the potential resurgence of Donald Trump in U.S. politics. S...

The Chabad-Lubavitch community is mourning the loss of emissary Zvi Kogan, murdered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, but remains determined to continue its global outreach...

The murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could paradoxically strengthen the relationship between Israel and its Ar...

Displaced Israelis, affected by the violence following the October 7 Hamas-led attack, are finding solace and a sense of identity through cooking, thanks to ...

Following a violent pro-Palestinian protest in Montreal, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned acts of antisemitism and violence. The protest esca...

Arnold Eisen, former chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, explores his personal belief in God in his new book, "Seeking the Hiding God: A Personal ...

Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary in Abu Dhabi, was found dead after being reported missing, with Israeli officials labeling his murder as an antisemitic ac...

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE has preserved a Roman helmet that may have belonged to a Jewish gladiator, suggesting the presence of Jewish fighters...

Orthodox college football player Sam Salz made history with Texas A&M, capturing the attention of Jewish sports fans. Salz's unconventional journey began at ...