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The article discusses the historical evolution of think tanks from their origins in Europe in the 800s to the formation of independent research groups in the...

The author reflects on their family's experiences during the Holocaust, particularly at the Majdanek concentration camp where their grandparents were impriso...

Holocaust survivors in Israel, like 92-year-old Rosa Zuta, have faced challenges accessing government assistance despite Germany providing billions in repara...

In response to the divisive political climate post-Trump's election, Rabbi Andrea Weiss initiated the Values and Voices project, engaging scholars of various...

The text explores the notion of late-night wake-up calls for political leaders, specifically contrasting the American 3 a.m. phone call standard with the mor...

Main House, a kosher restaurant in Brooklyn, is bringing Texas barbecue to New York by blending traditional Jewish culinary influences with the slow-cooking ...

This text explores the author's struggle to reconcile their routine for observing Shabbat with their routine for participating in political protests, particu...

James Anthony Kleinfeld, a pro-Palestinian filmmaker, posed as Antoine Kleinfeld, a pro-Israel activist, infiltrating Washington, D.C.'s pro-Israel circles a...

The text discusses the importance of teaching children about lesser-known civil rights heroes beyond Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks to provide a more ...

Literary critic Adam Kirsch reflects on reading a page of the Talmud daily and highlights the dual portrayal of rabbis within its text. In the legal discussi...

A Jewish woman reflects on her family's hidden Holocaust history, detailing how her grandfather, Simon Stieglitz, kept their Jewish roots secret, even from h...

Jos Kozer, a Jewish-Cuban poet known for his exile from Cuba, explores his bicultural roots and multilingual upbringing, incorporating Jewish and Cuban influ...

The text revolves around the narrator’s deep relationship with Judaism, which evolves as she navigates marriage, divorce, and building a Jewish home. From ch...

UCLA has appointed Jedd Fisch, an assistant coach from Michigan, as its new offensive coordinator, leading to excitement among Jewish college football fans a...

The text discusses the evolution of the traditional latke, a staple of Jewish cuisine especially during Hanukkah. It explores the debate around whether the c...

Sufganiyot, a staple during Hanukkah, is typically enjoyed as jelly-filled doughnuts in America, whereas in Israel, a wide variety of creative and elaborate ...

Sandy Lee's journey into making traditional German lebkuchen cookies led her to found Leckerlee, a business selling authentic lebkuchen. Through this venture...

Jews from Macedonia have a traditional dish called leek kofta, with variations made from lamb, beef, or potatoes and cheese. The recipe involves roasting lee...

Israeli leaders are relieved by Trump's election, seeing decreased threats of U.N. resolutions and a nuclear Iran, yet American Jewish neoconservatives like ...

A selection of the best Jewish children's books of 2016 offers engaging and culturally rich storytelling suitable for various age groups. Titles like "Hanukk...

Israeli artist Yoram Raanan remains resilient and positive despite losing nearly 2,000 artworks in a fire that destroyed his studio and 40 years of work. The...

Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg's excerpt from "Moses: A Human Life" delves into the symbolic importance of Moses and the error of idolizing him through the narrati...

Philipp Jaff, a prominent historian of medieval Germany in the 19th century, is known for his significant contributions to the field. Despite his success, Ja...

"The Borscht Belt: Revisiting the Remains of America's Jewish Vacationland" by Marisa Scheinfeld explores the decline of old Jewish resorts in the Catskills,...

The Jewish Museum's exhibit on Pierre Chareau explores the influential work and life of this French designer, known for integrating modernist styles and inno...

The text tells the story of a deep and enduring friendship between two Jewish scholars, Itzhak and David, who met in a Talmud class with Rabbi Joseph Solovei...

The speech discusses the progress of gay rights through the lens of Jewish tradition and Torah teachings. It highlights the case of United States v. Windsor ...

The text discusses the mainstreaming of anti-Semitism in America coming from both the political right and left, with examples ranging from online harassment ...

Goldberg, a wrestler who recently returned to the ring after 12 years, embodies Jewish pride and identity. Despite being known for his intense physicality, h...

The article investigates whether Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump's former chief strategist, is really an anti-Semite, citing various instances that ques...

Yaffa Eliach, a prominent Holocaust researcher and storyteller, was known for her work in capturing the faces and stories of the Holocaust, particularly thro...

TMZ shared a video of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal dancing the hora at a Miami wedding, showcasing his good dance skills. Shaq, known for his dancing abilitie...

The author reflects on their grandfather's experience fleeing Vienna in the 1930s and draws three principles to apply to the current political climate under ...

Renowned singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen passed away at 82. Reflecting on his latest album released shortly before his death, Cohen's songs were noted for em...

The text delves into the challenges faced by a woman reciting the Mourners Kaddish for her deceased mother in Orthodox Jewish communities. The author describ...

Yael Neeman's memoir "We Were the Future: A Memoir of the Kibbutz" depicts her upbringing in Kibbutz Yehiam, emphasizing the communal and immersive nature of...

A spirited debate has ignited in Israel over the authenticity of the legendary military hero known as Team Tzvika. The story, involving a young captain named...

Osamu Tezuka, widely regarded as Japan's "God of Manga," is a pivotal figure in global comics, lauded for his profound impact on the manga industry with a ra...

The author recounts his experience hunting a deer with his brother-in-law and reflects on the profound lessons learned during the hunt, including a newfound ...

"None Shall Escape" is a groundbreaking but largely forgotten Hollywood film from 1943 that envisioned the Holocaust before it was widely known. Directed by ...

A recent settlement in a lawsuit involving the Bloomingburg Jewish Education Center and developer Shalom Lamm against the village of Bloomingburg and town of...

Chemda, a radio celebrity known for her podcast "Keith and The Girl," recently underwent open-heart surgery to remove a non-cancerous tumor close to her hear...

Pinchas Hurwitz's "Sefer ha-Brit" was a widely influential Hebrew book that combined scientific knowledge and mystical ascent, promoting a universal ethics f...

The article reflects on the pivotal decisions made by Jewish baseball legends Hank Greenberg and Sandy Koufax to sit out important games for Yom Kippur, high...

After experiencing the sudden death of her close friend Ben, the author grapples with grief and anger, questioning her faith and traditions as Yom Kippur app...

J Street and similar progressive groups are pushing to revoke U.S. tax exemptions for charitable organizations supporting Jewish settlements in the West Bank...

The author reflects on the impending separation as her eldest son prepares to leave for college, recalling her own struggles with separation anxiety during h...

Alan Cooper, once a singer for Sha Na Na at Woodstock, is currently a Jewish studies professor at JTS. His academic journey from a rock n' roll career to rel...

American flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of Shimon Peres, marking a rare occasion as only seven other foreign figures have received this president...

The Karaite Jews, a group often unfamiliar to mainstream Jewish communities, uphold a form of Judaism that prioritizes biblical authority over rabbinic inter...