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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant amid ongoing military conflict and significant political turmoil. This ...

Rabbinical student Rafi Ellenson joined a group of faith leaders in Pennsylvania to serve as 'poll chaplains' during the contentious 2024 U.S. elections. The...

Dovid Braun is a distinguished Yiddish linguist and cultural activist whose work has greatly contributed to the preservation and promotion of Yiddish languag...

The Uncommitted National Movement, a faction of pro-Palestinian Democrats, is grappling with internal strife following accusations of accepting substantial f...

New York's CYCO Yiddish book center celebrates the release of the Yiddish translation of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by hosting a book signing ...

The Yiddish book center CYCO in New York is hosting a book signing party for the newly translated Yiddish version of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets...

Quincy Jones, who passed away at the age of 91, made a significant impact on film music with his score for Sidney Lumet's 1964 film "The Pawnbroker," a groun...

During a pivotal Election Day, Jewish influence was notably prominent as two states, North Carolina and Delaware, elected Jewish governors. Vice President Ka...

Amidst a contentious election season marked by polarization within her own family, Amy Klein delves into the complexities facing undecided Jewish voters. His...

Amos Schocken, publisher of the Israeli left-wing newspaper Haaretz, has sparked significant controversy with statements at a London conference condemning Is...

American Airlines has announced that it will not resume flights to Israel until at least September 2025, extending its current suspension by half a year amid...

Mira Fox critiques the U.S. Electoral College as contrary to Jewish principles, highlighting how Talmudic sages favored majority rule as demonstrated in the ...

With around 7.5 million Jews in the United States, Jewish electoral influence depends heavily on the mechanics of the Electoral College. While a significant ...

Rob Eshman emphasizes the importance of American Jews focusing on democratic values over party allegiance in the 2024 U.S. elections. He underscores the need...

Rob Eshman underscores the vital necessity for American Jews to prioritize the safeguarding of democracy amidst divisive electoral outcomes, regardless of pe...

With climate change increasingly sidelined in political discussions, young Jews express concern as recent polls show decreasing priority for the issue among ...

Aviya Kushner highlights the challenges and importance of language assistance for voters in the United States, emphasizing the provisions of the Voting Right...

American citizens living in Israel are showing increased interest in the upcoming U.S. elections. Amid complex absentee voting procedures, groups like Democr...

A Yiddish song endorsing Donald Trump's presidential campaign has gained widespread attention by being circulated on trucks in Rockland County, New York. Thi...

Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels discusses his decision to vote for Kamala Harris in the context of Jewish values and his past connection to Stephen Miller, a promi...

Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels, a leader at Beth Shir Shalom synagogue, explains his decision to vote for Kamala Harris in the upcoming election, contrasting her ...

In a charged atmosphere as the presidential campaign reaches its climax, tensions are high among American Jews, particularly in swing state Pennsylvania wher...

The article discusses RFK Jr.'s intention to remove fluoride from America's drinking water, drawing a parallel with Stanley Kubrick's satirical treatment of ...

In Pennsylvania, anonymous text messages have been sent to voters suggesting Vice President Kamala Harris is inconsistent in her stance on the Israel-Gaza co...

Reflecting on the role of historians in contemporary society, Robert Zaretsky challenges the belief that remembering the past will prevent us from repeating ...

In a surprising move, 33 Orthodox rabbis in the U.S. publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, diverging from the Orthodox community's usual Republican...

Jewish voters and candidates hold significant influence in the approaching U.S. elections. Despite being only 2% of the electorate, Jewish votes are pivotal ...

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, many Orthodox Jewish women at Yeshiva University's Stern College face a complex voting decision. The compe...

Nina Bernstein explores the parallels between Donald Trump's proposed mass deportation policies as a solution to housing shortages and a similar approach tak...

A series of Gaza solidarity sukkahs, constructed by anti-Zionist Jewish groups on university campuses like Northwestern and NYU during the 2024 Sukkot holida...

Shabbos Kestenbaum, once a staunch supporter of Bernie Sanders and left-wing politics, explains his shift to voting for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential...

Jodi Rudoren reflects on the fading tradition of newspaper political endorsements in light of recent decisions by the owners of major outlets like The Washin...

Orthodox Jews have shown consistent support for Donald Trump due to his strong pro-Israel policies, including recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, endo...

Jewish Country Houses, co-edited by Abigail Green, explores the significance of grand homes owned by Jewish families across Europe, which symbolized not just...

Ellis Brachman, a senior advisor at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, is at the center of a controversy regarding the downplaying of dif...

As the U.S. presidential campaign enters its final phase, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are keen on winning the votes o...

Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson, recently appointed president of the Chicago public school board, resigned after backlash over antisemitic social media posts. H...

As the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched an unexpected World Series victory over the Yankees, a unique narrative emerged linking the win to a visit by Reuven Kast...

Amid protests against the Gaza war, campus leaders at institutions like Northwestern University have struggled to balance student activism and concerns about...

The article explores Jewish perspectives on the implications of a fictional substance allowing temporary rejuvenation, as depicted in the film "The Substance...

Rabbi Daniel Cohen explores Jewish beliefs regarding the afterlife, emphasizing that the soul is immortal as taught by Jewish mysticism, particularly the Zoh...

Jewish political action committees are experiencing significant increases in fundraising as the 2024 election nears, with the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJ...

Sharon Rosen Leib critiques the burgeoning boycott of Israeli cultural institutions by a group of notable writers and artists in response to the Gaza conflic...

Jewish voters in Pennsylvania, despite representing a small demographic, could play a decisive role in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. This battlegr...

A political ad filmed at Hymies Deli, near Philadelphia, featuring Donald Trump sparked controversy for its portrayal of Jewish stereotypes, leading the deli...

U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin's bid for the U.S. Senate is encountering unexpected challenges as the race against Republican Mike Rogers tightens, with ...

Following the shooting of an Orthodox Jewish man in Chicago's West Rogers Park, Mayor Brandon Johnson's response sparked criticism for omitting the victim's ...

Two provocative bronze statues have appeared temporarily near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., offering a satirical commentary on white nationalism and...

Alana Zeitchik shares her personal ordeal with family members held hostage by Hamas and emphasizes her support for Kamala Harris as the U.S. presidential can...

In Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a new social media campaign spearheaded by the Jewish Future Alliance is mobilizing Jewish community members to vote under the sl...