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A bipartisan group of eight Congressmen, four Republicans, and four Democrats, sent a letter to UN ambassador Nikki Haley questioning her stance on Hamas aft...

"You Don't Have to Live Like This" by Benjamin Markovits is critiqued as a mediocre novel that fails to deliver on its potential. The book is described as la...

Malerie Marder, a renowned artist, reflects on her late father, Dr. Victor Marder, a prominent physician, during a poignant moment with a friend in Los Angel...

A father, originally an immigrant, recounts a narrative involving car damage, online purchase of a car door, and a potentially risky encounter to buy it in a...

Literary critic Adam Kirsch delves into Tractate Makkot of the Talmud, exploring the punishment of conspiring witnesses, who give false testimony to cheat ot...

The article discusses the impact of Holocaust literature and cultural representations on the American Jewish psyche, focusing on the need to move beyond idea...

Tel Aviv has been recognized as the world's vegan capital, with over 400 vegan and vegan-friendly eateries catering to its 300,000 vegans. The number of vega...

"The Band's Visit" is a captivating musical that tells the story of a group of Egyptian musicians who mistakenly end up in a small Israeli town. The play foc...

Margaret Lambert, also known as Greta Bergmann, was a talented Jewish high jumper in Germany whose Olympic dreams were dashed due to Nazi persecution in the ...

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a Quaker organization with a century-long history of humanitarian efforts, has recently shifted its focus towa...

The text explores the complex familial dynamics and radicalization of Mohamed Merah, who was responsible for a killing spree in France in 2012. It highlights...

When Hitler rose to power in 1933, German Jews, who numbered 535,000, faced increasing violence and discrimination as the Nazi regime implemented anti-Jewish...

In 2012, Mohamed Merah, supported by his brother Abdelkader, carried out a series of killings in Toulouse, France, which included soldiers and Jewish childre...

Atlanta has emerged as a vibrant hub for Jewish culinary innovation, blending tradition with creativity in dishes like knishes with seasonal twists and pastr...

Luis Buñuel's 1962 film "The Exterminating Angel," recently adapted into an opera by composer Thomas Adès, explores a group of aristocratic guests trapped in...

The Other Israel Film Festival, in its eleventh year organized by the JCC Manhattan, focuses on showcasing films that highlight minority populations in Israe...

El artículo discute la obra cinematográfica "El Ángel Exterminador" de Luis Buñuel, que se caracteriza por su enfoque surrealista y nihilista. La película mu...

The text provides a detailed account of the author's experience attending a Haim concert in Denver, capturing the atmosphere, crowd demographics, and the ban...

Absolute Bagels, renowned for making the best bagels in Manhattan, was recently shut down by the Department of Health due to violations like evidence of mice...

The article discusses the implications of a passage in the Talmud that states all Jews have a share in the World to Come, even those executed for serious cri...

Avrom Sutzkever, a prominent Yiddish poet, is known for his joyful artistic expression despite facing immense tragedies in his life, including surviving the ...

The author reflects on their experience living in a socialist commune inspired by the Hashomer Hatzair movement, aiming to align values with organizational s...

Despite the atrocities committed by Soviet Communism, many American Jews were deeply involved in and idealized the movement, with a significant Jewish presen...

Jean-Pierre Melville, a prominent filmmaker, faced a devastating fire in his Paris studio during the filming of "The Samoura" in 1967. Melville, known for hi...

After facing challenges like unemployment and healthcare issues, LiAmi Lawrence founded Keep Olim in Israel to support immigrants due to the difficulties the...

The text examines the story of the Binding of Isaac from the perspective of whether Abraham failed the test imposed by God. It highlights Abraham's repeated ...

Yiddish literature, often associated with humor, primarily features a dark, anti-redemptive comedy where characters face doom and suffering, contrary to the ...

The author describes her journey from being a fan of alternative rock like Radiohead to embracing and performing Yiddish folk tunes and klezmer music, reconn...

In "Rolling Up a Different Kind of Strudel," the text discusses the Hungarian cabbage strudel, a traditional recipe popular in Hungary that was adapted by Hu...

Israel's national soccer team lost 1-0 to Spain, ending its 48-year dream of playing in the 2018 World Cup. The defeat marked the team's seventh straight hom...

The author issued an apology for a previous article on Harvey Weinstein, acknowledging it was rushed and uninformed, especially in light of further damning r...

Dodger Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, holds a hidden history as it was built near the site of the first Jewish cemetery in Los Angeles. Establishe...

The text discusses the anticipation surrounding the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature, highlighting several Jewish authors who are considered des...

Ari Kaplan, a respected Sabermetrician in Major League Baseball, is also deeply involved in researching the fate of Holocaust rescuer Raoul Wallenberg, a Swe...

During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, a group of Israeli entertainers, including Oshik Levy and Ilana Rovina, planned a tour to uplift soldiers at the front lines ...

In 1984, the Chicago Cubs advanced to the National League Championship Series against the San Diego Padres, which carried personal significance for the autho...

In response to the declaration of a referendum for Kurdish independence in 2017, reactions in the Middle East varied from opposition to support. Some Arab le...

A woman who used to celebrate Rosh Hashanah in an Orthodox synagogue reflects on her changing observance of the holiday as she embarks on a physically challe...

Gan Shmuel, an established Israeli kibbutz, will transform into a global hub for medical marijuana production and distribution through a partnership with Can...

In this personal reflection, the author shares their experience of welcoming their fiancé Ian into Judaism as he embarks on the conversion process. They high...

Oktoberfest, the iconic German beer festival, has a lesser-known Jewish heritage. Prior to WWII, German Jews were instrumental in building the country's beer...

Society Jane, based in San Francisco, offers a different approach to cannabis consumption for women, focusing on organic and sustainably produced products wi...

Honey cake, a traditional staple on Rosh Hashanah tables, is undergoing a modern revival. Initially met with mixed reviews due to its dense and overspiced na...

The author discusses the high costs associated with being Jewish, including expenses for synagogue membership, day school tuition, and kosher food. Drawing p...

The text discusses Europe's historical reliance on war as a driver of growth and development, contrasting it with the current declining fertility rates leadi...

The New York City Opera's season premiere of Puccini's "La Fanciulla del West" at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater showcased a return to form for the company un...

Marco Greenberg shares a poignant reflection on his friend, Danny Lewin, a hero of 9/11, killed while attempting to thwart hijackers on American Airlines fli...

The text discusses the issue of subjecting non-Jewish nominees to religious tests during confirmation hearings, focusing on the recent Senate judiciary commi...

Philip Levine, the late Poet Laureate of the United States, focused on industrial and proletarian themes in his work, often portraying the exhaustion and rou...

An Israeli arms company, Aeronautics Defense Systems, faced backlash after a team was asked to demonstrate an armed drone by carrying out an attack on an Arm...