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Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who orchestrated the deadly October 7 attack on Israel, killing approximately 1,200 Israelis and kidnapping 250 more, has been...

The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn, known for its progressive community ethos, is experiencing a deep rift among its members due to contentious debates ove...

Congregation Beth Elohim in Brooklyn, led by Rabbi Rachel Timoner, surprised its 1,300 Rosh Hashanah congregants with Star of David necklaces, emphasizing Je...

Former Democratic Congressman Peter Deutsch argues that, based on foreign policy and peace achievements, Donald Trump should be re-elected in 2024. Deutsch c...

Esther Sperber, an Israeli-born activist and U.S. voter, articulates her support for electing Kamala Harris, emphasizing Harris's alignment with her values a...

Joanie Terrizzi reflects on her decision not to build a sukkah in Asheville, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene, emphasizing communal needs over personal...

Rabbi Hayim Leiter shares a deeply personal account of how his Israeli trauma surfaced one year after Oct. 7, a day marked by repeated air-raid sirens while ...

During the Sukkot festival, the Board of Deputies of British Jews is encouraging the Jewish community to honor hostages held by Hamas by reserving a space fo...

The Biden administration has issued a warning to Israel, indicating that a failure to increase humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip could result in cuts to U.S...

Every year, the streets of Kew Gardens Hills in Queens host a vibrant tradition of pop-up etrog markets in anticipation of Sukkot. These temporary stalls, of...

Lufthansa has been fined $4 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation for an incident in May 2022, where 128 Orthodox Jewish passengers were denied bo...

Adam Abeshouse, a distinguished producer in the classical music world and a devoted member of the Jewish community, passed away at 63 due to bile duct cancer...

As Israelis prepare for Sukkot, many are using the holiday to highlight the ongoing crisis regarding hostages held by Hamas since the October 7th attacks. Re...

During the Kol Nidre service at Town and Village Synagogue in Manhattan, congregants were forced to evacuate due to a bomb threat, part of a disturbing trend...

The resurgence in the use of terms like "Zionist" and "Zionism" on North American campuses has sparked intense debate. This discussion, exacerbated by anti-I...

The Canadian tax authority's revocation of the charitable status for several Israel-linked charities has stirred significant concern within the Jewish commun...

Spanish researchers have potentially uncovered new evidence suggesting that Christopher Columbus had Jewish ancestry, based on DNA analysis from remains beli...

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija chose to sit out a preseason game with the Portland Trail Blazers on Yom Kippur, highlighting the importance of his Jewish her...

In response to escalating tensions with Iran and ongoing regional conflicts, the United States is deploying troops to Israel to operate the Terminal High Alt...

Paul McCartney, the legendary former Beatle, attended Yom Kippur services in Santiago, Chile, alongside his Jewish wife, Nancy Shevell. The unexpected presen...

After more than 80 years, Prague's Klausen Synagogue hosted a Yom Kippur service, marking a significant revival of Jewish life in the city. Originally built ...

Jordan D. Rosenblum's book, "Forbidden: A 3,000-Year History of Jews and the Pig," delves into the complex and symbolic relationship between Jews and pigs. D...

In a recent High Holidays call, Vice President Kamala Harris reassured Jewish voters of her strong stance against Iran obtaining nuclear weapon capabilities,...

In a significant policy shift, the Biden administration is now supporting Israel's right to retaliate against Iran following an extensive missile attack, mar...

The article delves into the enduring mystery of baseball legend Sandy Koufax's whereabouts on Yom Kippur in 1965, when he famously chose not to pitch during ...

The Israeli Hug Center in New York, established by Erela Nornberg at Congregation Rodeph Sholom, offers a supportive environment for Israeli expats following...

The Israeli Hug Center in New York, established after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks as a refuge for Israeli expats, has grown into a robust community offering sup...

Amidst the High Holidays, Jewish teens in Miami are expressing resilience and communal pride despite the shadow cast by the events of October 7. High school ...

The story of Sandy Koufax not pitching on Yom Kippur during the 1965 World Series is legendary, but whether he attended synagogue that day remains a matter o...

In a controversial move, the Palestinian-owned Jerusalem Coffee House in Oakland has introduced a menu item named after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to mark its...

"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series about an interfaith relationship, has been renewed for a second season. The show, inspired by creator Erin Foster’s lif...

The grandchildren of Adalbert and Hilda Parlagi have successfully reclaimed a looted Monet pastel, originally part of their family's art collection left behi...

The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is investigating an alleged assault on Todd Richman, chairman of the Democratic Majority for Israel, during a pro-Palestinian ...

Rabbi Avi Killip reflects on the challenges of engaging with High Holiday rituals during a difficult year, finding solace and strength in the capacity of rit...

A disturbing antisemitic slogan, "Serve the nation, kill a Jew," was recently graffitied on a monument in Parque Rivadavia, Buenos Aires, unsettling the loca...

David Zvi Kalman's decision to close AtoneNet, an anonymous online platform for Jewish ritual confession, highlights the evolving landscape of internet commu...

Rabbi Katja Vehlow has made history as the first Jewish chaplain at Fordham University, a major Catholic institution in New York. In her new role, Vehlow is ...

Lily Ebert, a Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor, became a social media icon through TikTok, where she educated millions about Holocaust history and the endur...

In the small town of Zeitz in eastern Germany, ten memorial stones known as Stolpersteine, which honor Holocaust victims, were stolen on the anniversary of t...

Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival offering access to New York City's many notable sites, including a curated selection of Jewish landmarks. T...

U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed America's support for Israel's right to defend itself against Iran during a call with Jewish leaders, prompted by recent ...

Brown University recently rejected a student-led proposal to divest from companies involved in business with Israel, a decision welcomed by pro-Israel groups...

A rare 16th-century Jewish book, comprising a Hebrew Torah and Haftarot printed in Venice by Giovanni di Gara, is set to return to the Budapest University of...

The article provides a tribute to various Jewish figures who recently passed away, highlighting their contributions and legacy. It prominently features Yakov...

Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz of Chabad of Southwest Florida is defying a mandatory evacuation order as Hurricane Milton approaches, choosing instead to stay and ...

A Democratic-commissioned poll reveals that 71% of Jewish voters in seven key swing states intend to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming pr...

A recent poll by the Jewish Democratic Council of America indicates that Vice President Kamala Harris garners 71% of the Jewish vote in seven crucial swing s...

The 2024-2025 NHL season highlights a significant presence of Jewish players, with 13 starting on league rosters and a few more prospects potentially joining...

A pro-Palestinian student group at Columbia University, Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), retracted an earlier apology for a statement made by stu...

Antisemitic hate crimes in New York City have increased significantly in 2024, with 275 incidents reported through September 30, marking a 74% rise from the ...