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New York City's outdoor swimming pools, known for their art deco architecture, owe their existence to two Jewish visionaries. The first was Simon Baruch, a p...

Jessica Stockholder's unique artistry is highlighted through her unconventional assembly of materials, drawing inspiration from junk and everyday objects to ...

"On the Hummus Route" is a visually stunning coffee table book celebrating the cultural and culinary significance of hummus in nine Middle Eastern cities, hi...

Recent scholarship and popular interest in Scandinavia have focused on the treatment of Jews during World War II, with Denmark, Sweden, and Norway reassessin...

Yossi, a former Mossad agent turned associate, shared details of his espionage career, including a successful mission involving the kidnapping of a journalis...

This personal essay delves into the author's journey of gender identity, religious observance, and the search for a welcoming Jewish community. Recounting ex...

The text urges readers to focus on the humanitarian crisis at the US-Mexico border, particularly concerning migrant children in US custody. It criticizes the...

Morris Freedman's 1954 exploration of Ramah, a Jewish summer camp emphasizing Hebrew immersion, reveals a postwar Jewish cultural phenomenon that sought to h...

"Queer Yiddishkeit" explores the intersection of queerness and Yiddish culture, particularly in the context of Golden Era Yiddish films like The Dybbuk, wher...

Boysie Dikobe, a 28-year-old dancer with Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, is on a journey towards Judaism, with an official Conservative conversion pla...

The American Hebrew Academy, founded by Chico Sabbah in 1996, aimed to be an elite international Jewish boarding school but faced challenges leading to its c...

In a reflection on attending the D.C. Dyke March, the author shares their experience supporting queer Jewish women who faced anti-Semitism within their own L...

The text discusses the historical connection between Jewish immigrants, particularly anarchists, and the labor movement in America during the late 19th and e...

The text discusses the concept of redemption in Jewish thought, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and human intervention in creating posi...

Amidst rising anti-Semitism and a decline in Jewish literacy, the issue of conversion has become a contentious topic among Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox...

The article discusses the origins of a controversial New York Times cartoon featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former U.S. President Don...

Cary Nelson's book "Israel Denial" highlights the spreading of disinformation by anti-Zionist professors on American college campuses, such as Jasbir Puar, S...

The text describes the author's deep connection to New York City, particularly his father's stories of Jewish Brooklyn and its gangster legends. The author's...

Yehuda Sabiner, a Ger Hasid, became the first in Israel from his community to complete medical studies at the Technion, paving the way for other Haredim to p...

The article discusses the recent surge in Anne Frank-related children's literature and adult fiction, including books like "The Cat Who Lived with Anne Frank...

Avigdor Lieberman made a bold move in Israeli politics by refusing to join Netanyahu's coalition due to his objection to compromises on conscription policies...

The text discusses the dilemma faced by Jewish educators regarding how much power and freedom to give to students in their learning process. Inspired by Paul...

A Jewish writer in Soho reflects on a chance encounter with a woman who called out "Free Palestine!" at him, prompting a self-reflective narrative on Jewish ...

Dr. Gisella Perl, a Holocaust survivor, defied Josef Mengele in Auschwitz to save hundreds of pregnant women by performing secret abortions under dire condit...

This piece, though lacking extensive detail, suggests an artistic and potentially metaphorical exploration of how liberal perspectives and values may interco...

The Vatican has recently decided to open the papal archives of Pope Pius XII, sparking hope among historians to uncover information about the Catholic Church...

Sephardic food holds a central place in the community, connecting people to their heritage through traditional recipes shared among family and friends. In re...

Lucian Freud, a controversial and influential artist with a collection of paintings on display at Acquavella Galleries and a forthcoming exhibition at the Ro...

Between 1939 and 1941, Hollywood made a series of films with a strong anti-Nazi message, defying typical entertainment norms. MGM's "The Mortal Storm" stood ...

Drakeo the Ruler, a prominent West Coast rap artist, is currently in prison awaiting trial on serious charges. He describes harsh conditions in the prison, i...

In 1973, on Yom Kippur, Col. Avigdor Ben-Gal observed a massive Syrian military buildup on the Golan Heights, alerting Israeli leadership to the imminent thr...

At a Shabbat dinner in Istanbul with the Konfino family overlooking the Bosporus, various eggplant dishes were served, including eggplant caviar and a Jewish...

The text explores the decline in the relationship between American universities and the Jewish community, particularly focusing on discrimination against Jew...

The text discusses alleged emails from Jeremy Corbyn, jokingly referred to as "The Supreme Leader," addressing various issues within the Labour Party, partic...

A recent study comparing Canadian Jews to their American counterparts reveals that Canadian Jews are thriving due to lower intermarriage rates, higher partic...

The Yiddish typewriting manual "Praktishe metode far der yidisher shrayb-mashin" by Tobias Jonas, published in 1929, aimed to teach touch-typing in Yiddish t...

Jewish students at the University of Massachusetts have filed a lawsuit to block a panel featuring Linda Sarsour, Marc Lamont Hill, Dave Zirin, and Roger Wat...

In the midst of World War II and the impending Nazi threat, Jewish communities in Eretz Israel turned to deep-seated mystical practices, including practical ...

A mother reflects on taking her daughter to synagogue in the wake of increased security measures following the Tree of Life shooting. She grapples with the l...

The article "Macaroon Em, E Pluribus Unem" seems to use a clever turn of phrase, possibly analogous to "e pluribus unum," the phrase commonly associated with...

The text discusses the beauty and significance of Yiddish poetry, focusing on recent musical projects that bring Yiddish poems to life. It highlights compose...

Beth, a genetic counselor, discovered she and her husband carry a recessive mutation for familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) after taking a genetic test befor...

The text recounts the author's childhood fascination with a cartoon about Benjamin of Tudela, a 12th-century Jewish traveler, and explores their subsequent d...

The article discusses the rise of Israel Apartheid Week (IAW) on college campuses, where events often promote BDS and target Jewish students, creating fear, ...

Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, known as the "godfather of cannabis medicine," is a leading Israeli researcher in the field of cannabinoids. Mechoulam, who discovered...

"The Lehman Trilogy" is a highly acclaimed play detailing the rise and fall of the American Jewish Lehman family intertwined with the history of Lehman Broth...

Ilya Kaminsky's poetry collection "Deaf Republic" is a sacred text of the Russian Jewish experience, exploring themes of war, humanity, and resistance in a s...

The text delves into the challenges facing the American Jewish community, emphasizing the growing trend of political homelessness among American Jews as they...

"Cat Person" by Kristen Roupenian explores modern relationships and sexual dynamics, focusing on a young woman named Margot and her awkward encounter with Ro...

Wallace Berman, a lesser-known yet influential figure in the Beat movement, was a radical collage artist who integrated Hebrew letters into his work without ...