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The author describes the emotional impact of anti-Semitic graffiti, including swastikas, being carved into their synagogue's door, Sixth and I Historic Synag...

The author reminisces about visiting Caesarea in the 1970s and enjoying the beauty of the ancient town. During a recent trip to Israel, they dined at Restaur...

The author shares their experience of giving birth to a stillborn baby and the grief and mourning that followed. They reflect on the concept of choosing life...

The article discusses the intertwining narratives surrounding David Zaikin, a Ukrainian-born Canadian citizen living in London, and Michael Flynn, the former...

Israel has long adhered to the Begin Doctrine, which aims to prevent its enemies from acquiring weapons of mass destruction, as seen when Israel destroyed nu...

Yiddish children's literature evolved from being nonexistent to having its own dedicated stories in newspapers in the late 19th century, coinciding with the ...

Israel is becoming a notable hotspot for mixed martial arts (MMA), with the Gozali family, particularly Aviv Gozali, gaining attention. Aviv's quick victorie...

The text discusses the activist efforts during the early days of the AIDS crisis, focusing on the creation of the iconic Silence=Death poster by a collective...

Norman Rockwell's iconic 1943 painting "Freedom from Want" depicts a familial scene of abundance and gratitude, a theme that resonates deeply within Jewish v...

A Syrian refugee who arrived in Canada through the Refugee Resettlement Program shares his experience attending an event at York University hosted by Herut C...

Set in the 1960s, the author recounts his time in Yidsbury, a Jewish suburb in Manchester, England, with his wife Eleanor. Facing potential military service ...

In a critique of Bernie Sanders' manifesto on anti-Semitism published in Jewish Currents, the author praises Bernie's acknowledgment of Israel's democratic a...

In response to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's statement about Israeli settlements not being inconsistent with international law, pundits quickly claimed th...

In this excerpt from "One Hundred Autobiographies: A Memoir" by David Lehman, the narrator recounts seeking advice from a wise man in the synagogue on how to...

In the fall of 1989, Prague experienced a metamorphosis towards democracy and freedom. The initial student-led protests on Nov. 17 against the Communist regi...

Robert Malley, a former senior White House official and key figure in Obama's foreign policy, wrote an essay in Foreign Affairs discussing the increased risk...

In Los Angeles, a new wave of bagel shops like Pops Bagels, Maurys Bagels, and Courage Bagels, run by transplants from the East Coast, are redefining bagel-m...

This article tells the story of the Israeli national basketball team's journey to the European Cup held in Moscow in 1953, amidst the backdrop of the Cold Wa...

Senator Bernie Sanders, in an article published in Jewish Currents, presents a comprehensive manifesto on combating anti-Semitism. Sanders, a prominent Jewis...

Jewish weddings have evolved over time to include customs like the chuppah and breaking a glass, adapting to modern trends such as egalitarianism and same-se...

Meghan Daum, in her book "The Problem With Everything: My Journey Through the New Culture Wars," critiques the current cultural climate from the perspective ...

In 1988, East Germany under Erich Honecker made unprecedented efforts to engage with its Jewish community, organizing events around the 50th anniversary of K...

The text discusses the resurgence of Nazi symbolism, the global rise in anti-Semitism, and the failure in transmitting meaningful knowledge about the Holocau...

The Letter of the Eighteen, written by 18 religious Jewish families in the Soviet republic of Georgia in 1969, was a bold plea to emigrate to Israel rooted i...

The text discusses the Washington Nationals' World Series victory as a revelation for fans, symbolizing a cosmic unveiling of reality. Despite past disappoin...

Fifty years ago, the Soviet Zionist movement, known in America as the refuseniks movement, sparked a significant resurgence of Jewish identity when 18 religi...

Philip Glass's Egyptian opera "Akhnaten" is set to be staged at the Metropolitan Opera, marking its American production story, which has been more modest tha...

The text explores the complexities of ritual pluralism within Jewish denominational spaces, focusing on the tensions between normative practices and deviant ...

Protests have erupted in Iraq and Lebanon as citizens revolt against their governments and Iran's influence over their countries, with demonstrators in Iraq ...

The Metropolitan Opera in New York is featuring George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" with an all-black cast, a choice stemming from Gershwin's desire to avoid ...

Bob Tufts, a former baseball player and devoted Jew, intertwined his love for baseball and Judaism throughout his life. After excelling in baseball and acade...

Ray Charles, accompanied by the Raelettes, visited Israel in the early 1970s for a series of wildly successful concerts where fans cheered them in Jerusalem,...

The text explores the commemoration of the first anniversary of the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh. The event, carefully planned and somber, was seen by...

A year after the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, the Jewish community reflects on the tragedy and the ongoing threat of anti-Semitism. While the period ...

In an innovative cultural event, the concept of "Dance for Trump-o-ween!" has been introduced, intertwining political satire with festive crowd participation...

A recent U.S. operation successfully eliminated Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, sparking a debate on the ethics of hating extraordinarily evil individuals. Drawing fro...

The article explores the dearth of scary Jewish children's literature beyond works by Eric A. Kimmel, known for his spooky tales like "Hershel and the Hanukk...

As the Washington Nationals compete in the World Series, the author reflects on watching the games without their recently deceased father, who shared a speci...

Italian Jewish minestrone soup holds a special place alongside traditional Jewish chicken soup as a comforting dish. It has nostalgic roots for Iraqi, Middle...

In response to the overwhelming focus on Holocaust books for children and young adults, the author argues for a broader representation of Jewish stories beyo...

The article suggests that American Jewish students facing hostility and ideological indoctrination in U.S. universities should consider studying in Israel wh...

Chaim Bloom, the new head of baseball operations for the Boston Red Sox, is known for his admiration of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and his focus o...

The Codevilla Tapes discuss the complex nature of power and governance in America, highlighting the role of an elite ruling class that is purportedly impoten...

In 1968, the music producer Jimmy Miller was at the peak of his career, working with iconic bands like The Rolling Stones and Traffic, helping create some of...

As Hungary commemorates the 30th anniversary of the fall of Communism in Central Europe, the author reflects on their time in Budapest in the late 1980s. Des...

Flora Spiegelberg, a Jewish woman from New York, played a pivotal role in advocating for modern waste disposal methods, including covered garbage cans and in...

The discussion of cancel culture often overlooks a critical issue: the erosion of trust in society, leading to an atmosphere of suspicion and fear. As trust ...

Israeli Apartheid Week at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg culminated in a heated confrontation between the Palestine Solidarity Committee...

Roseanne Benjamin reflects on her delayed journey to learn Hebrew, despite her early exposure through Hebrew school and Jewish summer camp. Growing up in the...

The article discusses the recent events in the Middle East, focusing on the attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities and the subsequent implications for Israe...