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Scandar Copti's film "Happy Holidays" offers a profound exploration of autonomy and societal dynamics faced by an upper-class Palestinian family in Haifa. Th...

The biography "Only in America: Al Jolson and The Jazz Singer" by Richard Bernstein explores the complex legacy of Al Jolson, a Jewish entertainer and icon o...

In a column from the "Bintel Brief" advice series, writer Beth Harpaz addresses a letter from a Christian father troubled by his opposing political views on ...

Vilna, or Vilnius, once a central hub of Jewish spiritual and secular culture, is being celebrated in an online conference organized by the Paris Yiddish Cen...

AtoneNet, an online platform for anonymous Yom Kippur confessions, was shut down after 11 years due to the infiltration of AI-generated "slop." Created by Da...

Benyamin Cohen explores the humorous yet thought-provoking idea of ancient Jewish influence on weather patterns, starting with Noah's long-standing weather "...

Jewish fans have a unique affinity for the New York Mets, rooted in historical, cultural, and emotional connections. The team's origins are linked to the Bro...

In an exciting initiative, various online Yiddish courses are now available focusing on theater, topics such as thieves, and the weekly Torah portion. These ...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has once again stirred controversy by implying that Jews and unspecified entities are responsible for causing natural disasters, ...

The strained relationship between French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is marked not just by policy disagreements b...

Artist Tom Haviv created the Hamsa Flag as a symbol of a potential binational Israeli-Palestinian state, seeking to unify diverse cultures and communities in...

The Workers Circle has expanded its popular Yiddish learning offerings by introducing courses that meet twice a week, catering to those interested in a more ...

Amidst ongoing conflicts, Ibrahim Dalalsha argues for the revitalization of the two-state solution as the only sustainable way forward for Israelis and Pales...

Holocaust survivor Veronika Cohen marked her 80th birthday by protesting outside Israel's Neve Tirza prison in solidarity with Palestinian legislator Khalida...

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward the west coast of Florida, many Jewish families and communities are being forced to evacuate and rethink their plans for Y...

"No Other Land" is a powerful new documentary chronicling the destruction of Masafer Yatta in the West Bank, a narrative captured by Israeli journalists Yuva...

The pomegranate, or 'rimon' in Hebrew, is a multifaceted symbol within Jewish tradition, representing both love and war. Its historical significance is under...

The first anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel was marked by events on college campuses across the U.S., notably at the University of Michigan, where pro-I...

In a CBS Mornings interview, journalist Tony Dokoupil questioned Ta-Nehisi Coates about omitting context on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his latest bo...

David L. Marcus reflects on his relationship with his infamous cousin Roy Cohn, whose influence extended into shaping figures like Donald Trump, as depicted ...

On the anniversary of the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Jewish New Yorkers gathered in various locations throughout the city to mark the day with both pr...

On October 7, 2024, Donald Trump visited the grave of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the late leader of the Lubavitch movement, in Queens, marking the ann...

Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, the first Jewish spouse of a U.S. president or vice president, planted a pomegranate tree at t...

In this letter, Helen Paloge responds to the tensions within the Yiddishist community regarding the pro-Palestinian stance of the queer Yiddish theater colle...

Helen Paloge critiques the stance of GLYK, a queer Yiddish theater collective, which has aligned with Palestinians post-October 7th attacks, viewing it as a ...

Israel stands at a crossroads one year after the tragic events of October 7, 2023, as the nation grapples with two conflicting visions. On one side is the ph...

Pope Francis declared a fast on October 7, coinciding with the Catholic Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and aiming to promote peace amid global conflicts. Wh...

Jodi Rudoren reflects on the complexities of Jewish identity and responsibility in the year following the October 7th attacks. As the anniversary approaches,...

A recent report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reveals a staggering increase in antisemitic incidents in the U.S., reaching over 10,000 occurrences sinc...

Abe Saperstein, founder of the Harlem Globetrotters, is celebrated in a new biography by Mark and Matthew Jacob for his immense contributions to basketball a...

Canadian director Philippe Lesage's film "Who by Fire," featured in the New York Film Festival, draws inspiration from Leonard Cohen's song of the same name,...

The article reflects on a year after the traumatic events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked southern Israel, resulting in a devastating conflict. It hi...

One year after the Oct. 7 outbreak of war in Gaza, student protests have persisted across U.S. campuses, advocating for divestment from military-supporting c...

Following the devastating attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz by Hamas on October 7, the community is deeply divided on how to proceed. Chen Itzik, a survivor and lifel...

The article by Rob Eshman discusses the impact of the Oct. 7 crises in Israel on the American Jewish community, emphasizing the need for a strategic shift fr...

The oral history captures the poignant experiences of five American Jews on October 7, 2023, a day marked by a horrifying Hamas terrorist attack in Israel th...

Yaacov Yadgar explores the potential reconfiguration of Jewish identity amidst evolving views on Zionism, particularly in the wake of recent conflicts. He ob...

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove reflects on the limitations of traditional Jewish mourning rituals in the wake of ongoing tragedies, particularly those stemming from t...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Justin Goldstein shares personal reflections on witnessing devastation in Asheville, N.C., and its impact on the local ...

Jessica Wolfendale explores the concept of 'false equivalency' in discussions around war crimes committed by Israel and Hamas. Despite the International Crim...

Jay Michaelson reflects on the complex emotions surrounding Rosh Hashanah during a turbulent time marked by conflict involving Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran. H...

An Israeli couple living in Haifa is considering whether to stay in the conflict zone or move to the U.S., where they have been offered a secure living arran...

In the midst of a missile strike and terror attack in Tel Aviv, a mother's journey through the chaos highlights the resilience and normalcy Israelis strive t...

During the vice presidential debate, the first question posed to Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz centered on the controversial topic of a pr...

Lev Kreitman, CEO of Israel's Midburn festival and a reserve soldier, is heralded for heroically confronting gunmen during a shooting in Tel Aviv on October ...

In light of a recent Iranian missile strike on Israel, columnist Dan Perry explores three potential responses Israel might consider: a symbolic pro forma ret...

In a conversation with Rob Eshman, Israeli security expert Nimrod Novik discusses the recent Iranian airstrike on Israel and the implications for Israeli ret...

The tradition of placing stones on Jewish graves is deeper than merely marking a visit. As Rabbi Daniel Cohen explains, gravestones symbolize the static lega...

Lee Zeldin, a prominent Jewish Republican, sought to justify Donald Trump's recent controversial remarks suggesting that Jews would be to blame if he loses t...

Robert Zaretsky reflects on Neil Postman's prophetic warnings about the influence of media, particularly the shift from a reading culture to one dominated by...