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The author recounts their experience leading Rosh Hashanah services for Jewish inmates at Rikers Island, emphasizing the profound impact of connecting with t...

A 32-year-old mother of two reflects on her experience participating in Birthright, a trip to Israel aimed at young Jewish adults. Despite not fitting the ty...

David Hirsh, a prominent Jewish intellectual in the UK, reflects on his family's history of fleeing anti-Semitism in 1930s Germany and expresses concerns abo...

Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, in a sermon from 1930, presented a parable about a wise king's attempts to share his wisdom with his subjects through his son...

Henry Kissinger's eulogy for John McCain at the National Cathedral stood out as the most remarkable among the orations given, contrasting with Barack Obama's...

Scott Shay, a banker heavily involved in Jewish community work, noticed a lack of understanding about the concept of God among Jewish youth influenced by New...

Diego Schwartzman, a 26-year-old Jewish tennis player from Argentina, stands out despite his diminutive height of 5 feet 6 inches. Ranked 13th globally, Schw...

"The Shop Around the Corner," a film released in 1940 and later remade as "You've Got Mail," explores the themes of connection and escapism through letter wr...

The writer reflects on his father's meticulous life and posthumous request to decide on his headstone inscription. Recalling his father's attention to detail...

Jewish day schools were once frowned upon by American Jews, who favored the public school system as a means of integration into American society. However, be...

Fish holds significant symbolism for Jews, denoting immortality, fertility, and the bond between the Jewish people and the Torah. Rosh Hashanah customs inclu...

The article reflects on writer's personal interactions with John McCain, highlighting his bravery, resilience, and commitment to doing what he believed was r...

In 1968, Ramparts magazine, led by Warren Hinckle III, engaged in groundbreaking investigative journalism and advocacy against government malfeasance and the...

The text discusses how religious organizations, including the Jewish community, are grappling with the issue of clergy sexual abuse in the wake of the Pennsy...

Lana Del Rey is set to perform in Israel at the Meteor Festival, prompting criticism from BDS activists including Roger Waters of Pink Floyd. Waters urged De...

Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, a woman battling a rare form of cystic fibrosis, the Ashkenazi mutation, founded Emilys Entourage, a nonprofit aimed at funding resea...

Literary critic Adam Kirsch discusses the Talmudic tractate Menachot, which deals with meal offerings in the Temple service. The text explores the importance...

Uri Avnery, a prominent figure in Israel's peace camp, passed away at 94. Born in Westphalia, Avnery played a significant role in Israel's history, from join...

Eva Hoffe, who recently passed away at 84, was involved in a high-profile legal battle in Israel over Franz Kafka's manuscripts. The case involved a debate o...

Daniel Silva's latest book, "The Other Woman," featuring Israeli intelligence officer Gabriel Allon, is described as a quintessential beach read, designed to...

The article explores the transformative experience of Jewish summer camps, exemplified by Camp Settoga, as a modern parallel to the biblical Promised Land. D...

Black Seed, a bagel chain in New York City, is successfully bridging the gap between Montreal and New York bagel styles, offering small, dense bagels boiled ...

Yoram Hazony's book, "The Virtue of Nationalism," defends nationalism as a concept amid its revival in Brexit and Trump's election, challenging the liberal m...

Rav Kook, a prominent Jewish thinker, stands out for his use of spiritual diaries alongside traditional genres like commentary and essays. The recent publica...

The Saskatoon Circle gathering in Washington brings together people of all ages to learn and practice ancient living skills in a rural setting, emphasizing c...

A former rabbi shares his family's experience and decision to hold a secular wedding for their daughter who married a non-Jew, despite their observant Jewish...

The author recounts a distressing incident where her son was exposed to anti-Semitic remarks at school. This incident, along with other instances of anti-Sem...

The text discusses Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn's controversial actions regarding honoring Palestinian terrorists who attacked Israeli athletes in Munic...

In this reflective narrative, the author recounts a transformative experience mountain biking in Sedona with their rabbi and an insightful Native American gu...

In this article, the author explores the notion of convenience and its impact on our lives. They reflect on how technology has made everything easily accessi...

In the 1947 film "Gentleman's Agreement," directed by Elia Kazan and starring Gregory Peck, a gentile journalist adopts a Jewish identity to expose the preva...

The article discusses the significance of books in marking time periods and recommends three novels as beach reads for the summer. "Fear of Flying" by Erica ...

Joseph Lease, a poet and professor of writing and literature, discusses his latest book, "The Body Ghost," which showcases his unique and electrifying poetic...

"M" directed by Fritz Lang is a psychological thriller that delves into the chilling narrative of a child murderer in a small German town. The film provides ...

The text discusses the chaotic and confusing nature of Tel Aviv's Central Bus Station, likening it to a labyrinth where finding one's way is challenging. The...

An Israeli entrepreneur, Yaakov Seh-Lavan, has repurposed a bunker at the site of the intense 1973 Yom Kippur War battle of Tel Saki into an Escape Room. Dur...

Jody Rosen, a highly regarded writer and music critic with an extensive background in journalism, will be contributing a regular column to Tabletmagazine foc...

The text reflects on the parallel lives of the author's father, a doctor, and her literary idol, the renowned writer Philip Roth, drawing comparisons and con...

The article discusses the academic achievements of Asian-American students at schools like Harvard, attributing their success to their work ethic and dedicat...

Tractate Zevachim, studied in the Talmud, delves into the laws concerning sacrificial offerings at the Temple and the privileges of the priestly caste, who r...

The text discusses the joy of cooking and eating rhubarb during summer, particularly focusing on a rhubarb tart popular in Jewish homes in France and Alsace....

On a mystical Shabbat in Sarajevo, a young Jewish traveler finds solace in a stranger's story, highlighting the theme of comfort after suffering on Shabbos N...

"Stalag 17," a classic film directed by Billy Wilder and starring William Holden, tells the story of American air force soldiers in a German prison camp duri...

The text briefly mentions Cardi B being seen as a feminist. It also encourages supporting Jewish journalism that is characterized as sane, honest, and unflin...

Alix Greenberg's innovative platform, ArtSugar, blends art collecting with tikkun olam by donating 5 percent of each sale to a charity chosen by buyers from ...

In October 2011, progressive Jewish congregations in NYC held a Sukkot service at Occupy Wall Street, blending ancient traditions with modern-day social just...

Jerusalem's deputy mayor, Dov Kalmanovich, attributed the recent falling of a 220-pound boulder from the Western Wall near an egalitarian prayer site to what...

The text discusses the author's experience traveling to Baku, Azerbaijan, on a budget flight with details about the airline, in-flight entertainment, and pas...

The text discusses the transformation of the ocean from a fearsome place into a leisure destination, highlighting how vacationing by the sea became popular a...

Keith Gessen's novel "A Terrible Country" delves into the life of Andrei, a Russian-American academic returning to Moscow to care for his grandmother, explor...