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The article discusses the story of Uriel Baruch, an Israeli hostage in the Gaza Strip, as his family celebrates Hanukkah. The family prays for a miracle and ...

The article discusses the omission of Leonard Bernstein's Jewish identity in the new biopic "Maestro." Bernstein, who grew up in an Orthodox Jewish home and ...

Rabbi David Wolpe has resigned from the antisemitism advisory committee at Harvard University because of events on campus and the inadequate testimony of the...

The president of the University of Pennsylvania, Liz Magill, recently faced criticism for her response to a question about calling for the genocide of Jews. ...

A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that 65% of Americans believe that Hamas bears a lot of responsibility for the war with Israel, co...

The 1911 Yiddish operetta "Shir Hashirim: The Song of Love" was a popular musical comedy that revolved around the love triangles of an aging composer, his ad...

Several kosher restaurants in the United States have received public support following incidences of vandalism or break-ins. While law enforcement has determ...

More than 500 people gathered in Columbus Circle in Manhattan on the first night of Hanukkah to call for a cease-fire in Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. ...

The Museum of Jewish Heritage recently hosted Rebecca Day, an event to honor the American Girl doll, Rebecca Rubin, who tells the story of Jewish immigration...

The author discusses the contradiction between university presidents' condemnations of anti-Semitism in society, such as the events in Charlottesville, and t...

In the wake of the recent conflict between Hamas and Israel, Jewish communities in the US are grappling with how to celebrate Hanukkah while acknowledging th...

The Israel-Hamas war has exposed a rift within the Haredi Orthodox Jewish community in the United States. Many Haredi Jews were urged by Agudath Israel-affil...

Thirteen-year-old Ariel Zohar recently celebrated his bar mitzvah wearing the tefillin (phylacteries) that were passed down to him from his paternal grandfat...

Progressive Jewish organization J Street has threatened to withdraw its support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza unless meaningful changes are made to ...

As Israel focuses on fighting Hamas in Gaza, there are increasing concerns about a potential war with the Lebanese terror group, Hezbollah. Israeli reserve s...

The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding actress Julianna Margulies and her comments about the lack of support for Jews and Israel from some ...

"O ir kleyne likhtelekh" is a Yiddish Hanukkah song based on a poem by Moishe Rosenfeld. The song reflects Rosenfeld's personal beliefs as a proponent of soc...

Gal Meir Eisenkot, the son of former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, was killed in combat in Gaza while serving as a reservist in a commando unit. Another ...

The Bnei Menashe Jews, believed to be descendants of the lost tribe of Manasseh, have faced challenges on two fronts: in Israel and in Manipur, India. In Sde...

Kibbutz Nir Oz, located near Gaza, was devastated by a Hamas attack on October 7th. Out of the 417 residents, 1 in 4 were killed or kidnapped. Survivors have...

The college application process has become more complicated for Jewish students since the recent Israel-Gaza conflict. Many students are reconsidering their ...

The Jewish Museum in Manhattan is currently hosting an exhibition of Argentine artist Marta Minujn's work, titled "Arte! Arte! Arte!" The exhibition features...

Three different artists, including Yonia Fain, Samuel Bak, and Andi Arnovitz, use art to process and give voice to the atrocities committed by Hamas on Octob...

During a recent Republican primary debate, candidates discussed the possibility of sending US troops to Gaza. Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, who is rising...

The presidents of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University have faced criticism and calls to resign after their responses to a question about ca...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized University of Pennsylvania's president, Liz Magill, for not outrightly denouncing calls for the genocide of Jew...

The AMIA Jewish center in Buenos Aires, which was targeted in a deadly bombing in 1994, recently received a bomb threat, which was later determined to be a f...

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced a Democratic primary challenge against Rep. Jamaal Bowman, who has faced criticism from Jewish cons...

"The Wicker Man," a film released 50 years ago, has gained a massive cult following despite its rocky beginnings. The movie, known for its influence on the f...

Following the expulsion of George Santos from Congress for unethical conduct, a scramble is underway to fill the vacant seat in Nassau County through a speci...

Hallmark's new Hanukkah movie, "Round and Round," cleverly mocks the formulaic nature of their own holiday movies. The film follows Rachel, a big city girl w...

"No Hard Feelings," a sex comedy currently streaming on Netflix, subverts stereotypes and tropes commonly seen in Jewish comedies. The film combines the Jewi...

In October 2023, Dorin and Itamar Cohen, along with their young children, endured a harrowing 27-hour ordeal as Hamas terrorists set their home ablaze. They ...

Five major Jewish organizations, including the American Jewish Committee, American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Jewish Federations of North America, Anti...

During a congressional hearing, the presidents of Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the University of Pennsylvania add...

The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has spilled over into the realm of food, with the consumption of traditional Middle Eastern dishes like hummus...

A House resolution denouncing antisemitism was passed with bipartisan support, but 92 House Democrats, including Jewish members, voted "present" in protest. ...

The Daily Bruin, a student newspaper at the University of California, Los Angeles, has fired a Jewish student reporter, Eli Nachimson, after they spoke at a ...

The article discusses the Vilna Shul, the last standing synagogue from the immigrant Jewish communities in Boston. The shul contains unique folk art murals w...

In the memoir "We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I," Raja Shehadeh explores the complex relationship he had with his father, Aziz Shehadeh, a promine...

This article discusses the inappropriate and insensitive ways in which some brands and influencers have exploited the Israel-Hamas war for marketing purposes...

The Forward, a prominent Jewish media outlet, has made the decision to remove its paywall and provide free access to its journalism. This move comes in respo...

The Second Sundays cultural festival in Williamsburg, Virginia, has decided not to hold a public menorah lighting event during Hanukkah due to fears that it ...

The shooting of an Israeli civilian by an IDF soldier has sparked a debate about vigilante culture in Israel. The incident occurred during a terror attack in...

Thousands of Canadian Jews gathered on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to show their support for Israel and condemn the rise in antisemitism, despite facing challe...

This article discusses the play "Amid Falling Walls" which features a scene depicting the suicide of Artur Zygielbojm, a prominent Polish Jewish politician w...

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and tech executive Sheryl Sandberg spoke at a special session at the United Nations, along with Hillary Rodham Clinton and Israeli...

The No. 1 song in Israel, "Harbu Darbu," represents a radical shift in Israeli pop music. The song, written by Ness and Stilla, is a hawkish war cry calling ...

Actress Julianna Margulies faced backlash after making controversial remarks about pro-Palestine college students, specifically targeting queer and Black stu...

Yagel Oshri, an Israeli TikToker, created a song called "Getting Over Depression" two years ago to uplift his friend who was going through a tough time. The ...