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Aviya Kushner explores the critical topic of fact-checking in the context of a New Yorker review of Ta-Nehisi Coates' book, which included a false claim abou...

Ruby Harris reflects on the alarming rise of antisemitic incidents in Melbourne, Australia, following a recent arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue. Th...

"Fursan al-Aqsa," a controversial video game available on Steam, has sparked backlash due to its violent depiction of Palestinian guerrilla fighters attackin...

President-elect Donald Trump discussed his Middle East peace vision and stance on Israel during a Time magazine interview after being named Person of the Yea...

YIVO Institute for Jewish Research has launched a series of engaging online courses taught in English that explore various facets of Yiddish culture, providi...

The closure of Manhattan's Friars Club, a hallmark of old Jewish social traditions and comedy, raises questions about the preservation of such institutions. ...

The 119th U.S. Congress sees noteworthy developments for Jewish members, with representation remaining stable but significant changes within party dynamics a...

Amidst ongoing conflict, American Jewish athletes Nikki Bick, Rachel Dallet, and Ryan Turell have chosen to move to Israel to pursue professional sports care...

President Joe Biden has signed a law that may lead to the integration of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History with the Smithsonian Institu...

Anthony Weiner, once a notable Jewish Democrat from New York, has taken steps toward a potential political comeback by registering for a city council candida...

Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin argues that the depiction of baby Jesus in a keffiyeh, intended as a symbol of solidarity with Palestinians, carries antisemitic impl...

In this piece, Jeffrey K. Salkin critiques the use of a keffiyeh-clad baby Jesus in nativity scenes as an act of theological antisemitism. He argues that thi...

Rabbi Ben Herman critiques the decision by Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C. to cancel a speaking invitation to Israel's former Defense Minister Y...

YIVO, an institute dedicated to the research and preservation of Yiddish culture, will be offering a new educational program focusing on the rich history of ...

"Gene & Gilda," a play by Cary Gitter, explores the tumultuous romance between Jewish comedy icons Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner, from their meeting on a film...

Dena Abergel, the Children's Repertory Director for the New York City Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker," effortlessly blends her Jewish identity with h...

In a historic moment for Jewish athletes and the MLB, Max Fried, a Jewish ace pitcher from Los Angeles, signed an eight-year, $218 million contract with the ...

"All Gods Children," directed by Ondi Timoner, documents the five-year journey of Rabbi Rachel Timoner and Reverend Dr. Robert Waterman as they bridge their ...

San Francisco State University's Hillel building was vandalized with graffiti that included the word 'Khaybar,' a reference to an ancient battle where Muslim...

The Pico-Robertson neighborhood in Los Angeles, traditionally known for its liberal Jewish community, experienced a political shift in the 2024 U.S. presiden...

Israeli artist Zeev Engelmayer responds to the trauma of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack with his 'Daily Postcard' project, producing over 300 illustrations...

Daniil Brodsky, former chairman of Amnesty Israel, explains his resignation in response to internal disagreements on the organization's handling of its Gaza ...

Michael Winterbottom's film "Shoshana" delivers a powerful narrative by intertwining a love story with the complex political landscape of 1930s Palestine. Se...

Several prominent American Jewish organizations, including the Jewish Federations of North America, the American Jewish Committee, and the Anti-Defamation Le...

Rabbi Regina Sandler-Phillips focuses on commemorating Mahmoud Almadhoun, a key figure behind the Gaza Soup Kitchen, who was killed by an Israeli drone strik...

Adam Schiff, recently elected to the U.S. Senate, chose the Maimonides Mishneh Torah for his swearing-in ceremony, sparking discussions about the appropriate...

The 2025 Golden Globes nominations showcase a diverse array of Jewish talent and narratives, from Jesse Eisenberg's Holocaust-themed 'A Real Pain' to Justin ...

"A Real Pain," Jesse Eisenberg’s latest film, critically observes the phenomenon of Holocaust tourism through the journey of two cousins on a heritage tour i...

Adas Israel, a prominent Conservative synagogue in Washington, D.C., canceled a speaking event featuring former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant due to ...

The sudden fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, following a rebel offensive, has inadvertently been influenced by Israel's recent military actions agai...

Amnesty International's recent report accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza faces significant criticism for alleged bias and flawed methodology, despite urging...

Israeli commentator Dan Perry critiques the current state of Israel, describing it as diverging from the ideals of democracy and liberalism envisioned by its...

Project Esther, an initiative by the Heritage Foundation, aims to tackle antisemitism by targeting progressive figures and organizations, framing them as a t...

Adapting the Broadway musical into a film, Wicked explores how propaganda can shape perceptions and foment persecution, drawing poignant parallels to histori...

Rashid Khalidi, a prominent Palestinian historian, engaged in a dialogue with a gathering of mainly Orthodox Jews on the Upper West Side, challenging them to...

David N. Myers, a Jewish history professor, assesses the international community's increasing criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza, especially in l...

A suspected arson attack devastated the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea, Melbourne, leaving one person injured. Early Friday morning, assailants allegedl...

Harvard University's denial of tenure to its sole Yiddish professor, Saul Noam Zaritt, threatens not only its Yiddish and Jewish studies programs but also it...

Cornell University's interim Jewish president, Michael Kotlikoff, has come under fire from academic groups for criticizing a new course entitled "Gaza, Indig...

In a playful exploration of what's considered a true bagel, the article delves into the recent trends of 'rip and dip' bagels that challenge traditional view...

The Jewish community in Tatarstan, a region in Russia, is experiencing growth and has recently welcomed a new rabbi, enhancing local Jewish life and cultural...

"Landman," a new Paramount+ series, plays with themes of real estate and oil rights negotiations, drawing loose allusions to biblical narratives, like those ...

Leah Forster, once a closeted Haredi teacher, is now a viral sensation and performer with her one-woman show, "That's Yentatainment," currently off-Broadway....

Jessica Steinberg reflects on the tragic story of Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old Israeli American soldier whose life ended abruptly during the conflict in Gaza o...

Jake Retzlaff, the Jewish starting quarterback at Brigham Young University (BYU), has signed an endorsement deal with Manischewitz under the NCAA’s Name, Ima...

Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, situating a controversial human rights claim within the global discourse. The report...

Steven Donziger, a Jewish environmental lawyer known for his legal battle against Chevron over pollution in Ecuador, is being advocated for a presidential pa...

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Adam Boehler, a key figure in negotiating the Abraham Accords with Gulf states, as his special envoy for hostage a...

Benyamin Cohen explores the potential impacts on Jewish practices if the U.S. changes its daylight saving time observance. Some members of the Jewish communi...

"Basheviss Demons" is an off-Broadway production featuring three short plays inspired by the stories of Isaac Bashevis Singer, a Nobel laureate. These plays ...