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The recent Gaza ceasefire announcement, hailed as a breakthrough, is not primarily the result of Donald Trump’s influence but rather stems from Israeli polit...

Jodi Rudoren reflects on the mixed emotions surrounding a recent hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. While there is relief with the expected...

In the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, significant questions remain regarding the potential for lasting peace and political stability in Israel...

Chief Rabbi Isak Haleva, representing Turkey's Jewish community since 2002, passed away at age 84. As the 35th Hahambai, his leadership spanned a period of s...

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, nominated as Secretary of State by President-elect Donald Trump, emphasized his strong pro-Israel stance during his Senate confirma...

In a twist of expectations, right-wing Israeli supporters of Donald Trump are expressing discontent with his recent endorsement of a ceasefire with Hamas, wh...

Kfir and Ariel Bibas, the youngest remaining hostages taken by Hamas in their 2023 invasion of Israel, have become poignant symbols of the ongoing crisis. Th...

Rob Eshman discusses the recent hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, asserting the importance of the United States' role in Middle Eastern peace efforts. D...

The article discusses President Joe Biden's efforts to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, leading to hostage releases at the end of his admini...

Sruli Fruchter reflects on the moral and political misjudgments surrounding Israel's hostage deal involving Hamas, criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netany...

The potential TikTok ban has sparked concerns that it may be less about national security threats from China and more about limiting pro-Palestinian content,...

In a rare display of bipartisanship, both Republicans and Democrats in the United States have voiced support for a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal betwee...

In an emotional video, Itsik Horn speaks in Yiddish about the harrowing situation of his two sons, who are currently hostages in Gaza. The ongoing conflict h...

Giacomo Casanova, the 18th-century adventurer and seducer, navigated a complex relationship with Jewish people and Kabbalistic practices. While he dabbled in...

"Midas Man," a film featured at the New York Jewish Film Festival, presents a by-the-numbers portrayal of Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Directed by Joe Step...

Deborah Lipstadt, the Biden administration's special envoy to counter antisemitism, expresses cautious optimism that the incoming Trump administration will m...

Breaking Home Ties, a silent film from 1922 about Russian Jewish immigrants on New York's Lower East Side, has been rediscovered and restored for the New Yor...

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Jewish communities are grappling with significant loss while drawing on a strong tradition of mutual sup...

Javier Milei, President of Argentina, has made history as the first non-Jew to receive the Genesis Prize, often referred to as the Jewish Nobel. Under his le...

"Show/Boat: A River," directed by David Herskovits, revisits the classic musical "Show Boat" in the context of its controversial racial themes, blending crit...

In 1949, African-American singer and activist Paul Robeson performed in Moscow amid a climate of intense antisemitism following the murder of Solomon Mikhoel...

Pete Hegseth, nominated by Donald Trump for Secretary of Defense, expressed strong support for Israel and Christian Zionism during his Senate confirmation he...

Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken strongly urged Israelis to abandon plans for West Bank annexation and recognize the necessity of creating a P...

Recent developments in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict hint at an imminent hostage release deal facilitated by diplomatic efforts from the United States, Q...

Josh Kotler faced the devastating loss of his Altadena home in the notorious Eaton Fire, which consumed over 6,500 structures in Northeast Los Angeles. Yet a...

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, will deliver a benediction at Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration. Berman, who has led YU since 2017,...

"Torah Tropical" is a documentary that explores the challenges faced by Colombian converts to Orthodox Judaism, known as "judíos emergentes," in their quest ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to accept a ceasefire with Hamas largely influenced by geopolitical factors, notably the impending presid...

The Farbindungen virtual Yiddish conference of 2025 has chosen "Bad Yiddish" as its theme, drawing attention to non-traditional aspects of Yiddish language a...

Employees at the Alamo Drafthouse in New York City have petitioned to halt screenings of Tim Fehlbaum's film "September 5," which focuses on the 1972 Munich ...

The films "The Brutalist" and "A Complete Unknown" explore Jewish identities and how pasts influence artistic renaissances. Adrien Brody's Laszlo Toth in "Th...

Amid the devastation of a wildfire in Pasadena that destroyed Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater's home, a singular book emerged unscathed: "Sacred Fire" by Rabbi Ka...

Two synagogues in Sydney were vandalized with swastikas and antisemitic language on consecutive days, reflecting a disturbing rise in antisemitism in Austral...

In the wake of the devastating Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, Rachel Steinhardt reflects on the intense emotional significance of Jewish objects in transform...

Rabbi Sharon Brous reflects on the devastation of the recent Los Angeles fires and the profound sense of loss experienced by families who watched their homes...

Despite the devastating wildfires sweeping Los Angeles, which have left many homeless and disrupted daily life, the Jewish community has united to ensure tha...

Facing a challenging financial situation, HIAS, the Jewish refugee advocacy organization, has laid off 22 staff members, including two senior executives, ami...

Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation in Pacific Palisades, California, uniquely survived the devastating fires that swept through the neighborhood,...

Amidst the devastating fires in Los Angeles, Mushka Lightstone chose to save her family's Shabbat candlesticks, symbolizing the deep spiritual significance t...

Sally Friedman, a Jewish journalist renowned for her wry and heartfelt columns on everyday life, passed away at the age of 86. Her writing career, sparked by...

A pro-Palestinian march planned by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign in London is challenging police orders to change its starting point, which is close to t...

In the aftermath of the devastating Eaton Fire that destroyed the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, the resilience of the Jewish community shines through th...

Israel is witnessing a resurgence of mass protests against renewed judicial overhaul proposals by the government led by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, with th...

The author reflects on the pervasive sense of mourning and resilience in Israeli society amid ongoing conflict and recent tragedies. She recounts her experie...

Rabbis from Kehillat Israel in Pacific Palisades, including Senior Rabbi Amy Bernstein, are grappling with the loss of their homes due to the devastating Pal...

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a Republican-led bill sanctioning International Criminal Court (ICC) officials or anyone aiding its investigatio...

Rabbi Jennie Rosenn highlights the detrimental impact of wildfires in the Los Angeles area, reflecting on the urgent need for collective Jewish organizing an...

In an emotionally charged online chat conducted in Yiddish, Itsik Horn discussed the heart-wrenching situation concerning his two children who are currently ...

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far-right National Front, passed away at 96, leaving behind a controversial legacy that significantly influenced Frenc...

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach and Dov Hikind are among the unconventional figures being considered for the U.S. special envoy to combat antisemitism as President-ele...