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Released in January 1975, Bob Dylan's "Blood on the Tracks" endures as a quintessential album, hailed for its raw exploration of personal anguish and creativ...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, now the Republican presidential nominee, has celebrated the release of three Israeli hostages from Hamas and signaled his...

Dave Chappelle returned to Saturday Night Live, avoiding the antisemitic controversies that marked his 2022 appearance, and instead focused on the Israeli-Pa...

Sara-Rachel Schechter critically examines the expectations placed on young boys within Hasidic communities. These expectations often involve rigorous religio...

Israel is poised to begin a ceasefire with Hamas despite the latter's delay in naming hostages slated for release. Originally scheduled to publicize the name...

Rabbi Naomi Levy reflects on the devastating Los Angeles fires and their impact on her congregants through spiritual teachings. Drawing connections between t...

After their Los Angeles home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire, Dave and Jen Miner faced profound loss, including their cherished ketubah from their 1994 w...

The Biden administration concluded several outstanding Title VI cases addressing allegations of antisemitic and anti-Palestinian discrimination in educationa...

Bob Dylan has surprisingly joined TikTok just before the app's potential ban in the U.S. at the behest of the Supreme Court. This move, possibly influenced b...

David B. Parker explores the origins and implications of the phrase "so help me God" used during presidential inaugurations, tracing its ties to Christian na...

Zeeva Bukai's debut novel, *The Anatomy of Exile*, explores the complexities of a Mizrahi Israeli family's immigration to America amidst the backdrop of inte...

Jay Michaelson reflects on the influence of filmmaker David Lynch, who passed away at 78, on his understanding of Jewish mysticism and spirituality. Although...

Israel's security cabinet convened to approve a significant ceasefire agreement with Hamas, marking a potential pause in the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the...

The article explores legal controversies surrounding fraud charges against pro-Palestinian groups such as Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), notable for settling ...

In a controversial move, President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of actor-director Mel Gibson as a Special Ambassador to Hollywood, alongside ...

After a devastating fire consumed most of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, a hidden mural was unexpectedly uncovered. The mural, believed to depict Jew...

Michael (Menachem) Fox, a psychologist and vibrant advocate of Yiddish culture, passed away at 79. Born in Kazakhstan to Holocaust survivors, he was deeply i...

During Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference, two journalists were expelled for accusing Israel of genocide and criticizing U.S. support...

Hank Kalet, a journalism professor at Rutgers University, discusses the concerning trends of governmental and administrative crackdowns on campus free speech...

Richard A. Freund's archaeological validation of a legendary escape tunnel at the Ponary execution site has inspired a new film, "Resistance: They Fought Bac...

The high-profile feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar has taken a legal turn, with Drake suing Universal Music for defamation and harassment over La...

In a heartfelt letter to the Bintel Brief advice column in the Forward, a secular Muslim living in Turkey shares their feelings of social isolation due to th...

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...