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Yiddish speakers in cities like Chicago and Boston are engaging in lively communal activities, fostering a sense of enjoyment and connection within Yiddish-s...

Jewish organizations and community leaders are anxious about the impact of a temporary federal grant freeze on synagogue security, amidst rising antisemitism...

The article describes a new Anne Frank exhibition in New York City, which offers a full-scale replica of the secret annex where Anne Frank and her family hid...

The Maison de la Culture Yiddish in Paris has opened applications for their summer program, which runs from July 7 to 25, offering a robust exploration of Yi...

"A Knock on the Roof" at New York Theater Workshop presents a gripping portrayal of life in Gaza during the 2014 Israel-Hamas war through Mariam, played by K...

In this opinion piece, Dan Perry argues for the urgent need for a sustainable governance plan for Gaza to ensure the continuation of the fragile ceasefire in...

Barak Hermann, the new CEO and President of the JCC Association of North America, is reshaping Jewish Community Centers with his hospitality-driven approach,...

In a divisive move that further complicates Elon Musk's public image, his gesture at a Trump inauguration rally, perceived as a Nazi salute, ignited controve...

Hila Weisz-Gut, the sole Jewish resident of Owicim, Poland, lives within view of the Auschwitz concentration camp site. An Israeli Holocaust researcher, she ...

Oheb Shalom Congregation in South Orange, New Jersey, was the target of anti-Israel graffiti by protesters during an event featuring Israeli Air Forces searc...

Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create an American equivalent of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, aiming to protect the ...

Emily Tamkin argues that no single nation should be seen as the steward of Holocaust remembrance. As debates bubble over the roles of countries like Israel a...

As President Trump begins his second term, over 60 Jewish organizations, including major denominations, have publicly condemned his administration's immigrat...

Yiddish singer Riki Rose is gaining attention with her new single "Shluf," which is poised to become another hit following her past successes. The song conti...

Barry Goldberg, a legendary yet often overlooked Jewish musician, passed away at 83 after a decade-long battle with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. A keyboard maestro,...

The article critiques a Super Bowl advertisement featuring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan revisiting their iconic roles from 'When Harry Met Sally' in Katz's Del...

"This Is My Mother," screened at the New York Jewish Film Festival, is Julien Carpentier's poignant debut film exploring the complex dynamics between a son, ...

Steve Witkoff, President Trump's Middle East envoy, draws from personal tragedy—the 2011 death of his son from an opioid overdose—to empathize with Israeli h...

Ruth Franklin's 'The Many Lives of Anne Frank' offers a multifaceted examination of Anne Frank's enduring legacy through biography, cultural history, and lit...

The article discusses a video presentation that explores the use and significance of Yiddish during the 16th century. This time period was crucial for the de...

Hamas has released four Israeli soldiers, Daniela Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, and Karina Ariev, in a staged ceremony as part of the initial phase of a si...

Howard Zinn, a noted historian and activist, is remembered fifteen years after his death for his impactful work, especially his controversial book "A People'...

In this opinion piece, Aviya Kushner expresses deep concern over the Jewish community's support for an executive order by President Trump that allows the dep...

ADL's recent response to Elon Musk's alleged Nazi salute during President Trump's inauguration highlights the complex intersection of antisemitism, media res...

The article discusses the apparent double standards of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) regarding antisemitic remarks made by public figures. Tamar Manasseh ...

Finland's Jewish community, numbering about 1,500 today, traces its roots to Russian military conscripts in the 1850s. Historically integrated yet distinct, ...

The documentary "Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round," directed by Ilana Trachtman, revisits the 1960 Glen Echo Amusement Park protests led by a coalition of H...

Joan Micklin Silver's film 'Hester Street,' commemorating its 50th anniversary, continues to offer a poignant exploration of Jewish immigrant identity in ear...

Elon Musk faced criticism for a hand gesture resembling a Nazi salute during a speech at a Trump inauguration celebration. While many Jewish leaders and orga...

Following a brief ban, TikTok reintroduced new content restrictions, particularly censoring pro-Palestinian messages, driving users to the Chinese app RedNot...

Following accusations of Nazi salutes at a Trump rally, Elon Musk faced backlash for making Holocaust jokes online. In defense, Israeli Prime Minister Benjam...

Rob Eshman urges readers not to get caught up in the controversy surrounding Elon Musk's alleged Nazi-like hand gesture during an inauguration event. He comp...

In this op-ed, Dan Perry criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to reject an inquiry into the October 7th Hamas attack, labeling it ...

The article examines the controversy surrounding Elon Musk's gesture at President Trump's inauguration, which resembled a Nazi salute and sparked backlash fr...

Rep. Elise Stefanik addressed antisemitism within the United Nations at her Senate confirmation hearing for U.S. ambassador to the U.N. She argued for defund...

In a significant policy reversal from the previous administration, President Donald Trump has lifted sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on several...

Emily Damaris, who was injured during her captivity by Hamas, has become a symbol of resilience in Israel after her release. Her wounded hand, which now lack...

In response to allegations of antisemitism, Harvard University has resolved lawsuits with Jewish organizations by committing to address anti-Zionist rhetoric...

Elon Musk's hand gesture during the 2025 presidential inauguration has sparked intense debate and speculation regarding its meaning, reminiscent of historic ...

Rabbi Pini Dunner analyzes Donald Trump's highly theatrical second inauguration, which follows a dramatic hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. With...

Elon Musk recently ignited controversy with a gesture during an inauguration event that resembled a Nazi salute, leading to celebration by far-right groups a...

A conference dedicated to exploring the history, culture, and traditions of Eastern European Jewry from the late Middle Ages to 1939 will take place on April...

Musician Gary Lucas shares his reflections on Willy Lindwer's documentary "Lost City," which sheds light on the disturbing complicity of Dutch authorities in...

Jules Feiffer, a seminal figure in American comics, cinema, and theater, passed away at 95. Born in the Bronx to Jewish immigrants, Feiffer's career began wi...

E. Randol Schoenberg reflects on the devastating impact of the Palisades fire that destroyed significant musical archives and personal possessions, including...

Aviya Kushner discusses the complex emotions following political and global events, framed around the second inauguration of Donald Trump. She critiques the ...

Elon Musk, speaking at Trump's inauguration rally, sparked controversy by making a gesture interpreted by some as a Nazi salute. While Musk's supporters argu...

Amid President Donald Trump's initiatives that challenge established constitutional rights, Emily Tamkin draws lessons from the Soviet Jewish dissident Alexa...

Following his second inauguration as President of the United States, Donald Trump proclaimed himself a peacemaker, citing the recent release of Israeli hosta...

In Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, the community gathered to celebrate the release of three Israeli hostages by Hamas, following a ceasefire agreement. The event...