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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...

Elbow Bread, a novel bakery on New York’s Lower East Side, embraces Jewish baking traditions with a modern flair. Founded by accomplished baker Zoë Kanan, it...

In a recent press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin made antisemitic remarks by accusing ethnic Jews of attacking the Russian Orthodox Church and ...

A Republican-led congressional report has recommended cutting federal funding to universities that boycott Israel, citing increasing antisemitism on U.S. cam...

The Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA) recently cut ties with an Israeli university, sparking significant backlash from the Estonian government and local Jewish ...

A missile launched by Houthi rebels from Yemen struck a school in Ramat Gan, a suburb of Tel Aviv, causing significant damage, though fortunately no injuries...

As Hanukkah approaches, sufganiyot, the traditional oil-fried donuts, are in high demand throughout New York City. Various bakeries are offering unique spins...

This review honors the memories of 18 influential Jewish figures who passed away in 2024, highlighting their unique contributions across diverse fields such ...

As Hanukkah converges with Christmas on December 25, interfaith families like Sarah Levitin's and Laurie Beijen's navigate the complexities and opportunities...

Mayor Eric Adams hosted a pre-Hanukkah celebration at Gracie Mansion, emphasizing unity and a commitment to combating antisemitism. He likened himself to a "...

Salvador Dali's "Aliyah, the Rebirth of Israel" series is now exhibited at the Holocaust Memorial Tolerance Center in Glen Cove, Long Island. Commissioned in...

Rachel Laser, the Jewish president of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, is passionately leading the fight against Christian nationalism, a...

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent visit to IDF troops in Syria marks a significant moment in Israel's ongoing military strategy following the fall of...

Yaniv Bazini, an Israeli forward, played a pivotal role in leading the University of Vermont's Division I soccer team to its first national championship. Des...

Cantor Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue in Manhattan has captivated audiences with a creative rendition of Adon Olam set to the tune of "Popular" from t...

"The Brutalist," an upcoming film gaining Oscar buzz, spotlights the stories of Jewish postwar architects like Louis Kahn and Marcel Breuer through a fiction...

The American Jewish Committee and U.S. bishops have collaborated to publish a glossary aimed at educating Catholics about antisemitism, amidst a backdrop of ...

Sara Funaro has made history by becoming the first woman and first Jew to serve as mayor of Florence, Italy. Despite facing antisemitic online attacks and pr...

Israel has decided to close its embassy in Dublin, a move attributed to Ireland's critical stance on Israeli policies, including its recognition of a Palesti...

The article explores the shifting dynamics within the Jewish community regarding strategies to combat anti-Israel activism and perceived antisemitism, specif...

The Tel Dan Stele, the earliest archaeological evidence of King David's existence, is currently displayed at New York City's Jewish Museum. This 9th-century ...

From Max Fried's historic contract with the New York Yankees to American Jews pursuing professional sports careers in Israel, Jewish athletes made significan...

In response to the shifting dynamics following the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, Jewish student groups in New York City high schools are refocu...

"September 5" is a new film that revisits the 1972 Munich Olympics tragedy, focusing on the media's role in the live coverage of the abduction and murder of ...

In northern Israel, residents remain wary despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah, fearing potential escalations similar to the unexpected invasions in the south ...

The Jewish Dating Game, a live event held at Caveat on New York's Lower East Side, seeks to help Jewish singles find their soulmates by emphasizing personali...

Jewish summer camps are significantly impacting teenagers' Jewish identities, encouraging them to pursue further Jewish educational experiences, often abroad...

The upcoming U.S. Congress will see 34 Jewish members, with possible changes including the doubling of Jewish Republicans and new Jewish Democratic represent...

Charlotte Buchsbaum, a Jewish teen from Brooklyn, wrote a diary in 1945 documenting her personal and historical experiences during a transformative year. Her...