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

The Israeli Honey Board's annual honey festival, timed for the High Holidays, showcases the country's honey industry with activities such as tours, tastings,...

Carrots have long been a symbolic food for Rosh Hashanah, representing plenty and prosperity. In Moroccan Jewish tradition, a salad made from carrots cut int...

"Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf" by Greg Wolfe and Howard McWilliam is a new picture book that has raised controversy for its portrayal of a Jewish family and the b...

The trial of Israeli Defense Forces sergeant Elor Azaria, charged with manslaughter for killing a wounded Palestinian terrorist in Hebron, has sparked divisi...

The author reflects on family history and connects with her ancestral roots while harvesting fruit on her farm, imagining the stories behind the fruit trees ...

In Israel, the coffee culture has evolved over the years, shifting from instant coffee to a wide variety of options in trendy cafs where people socialize, wo...

During the High Holidays between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the theme of God often emerges in psychotherapy sessions as individuals grapple with questions...

The Israeli baseball team competing in the World Baseball Classic qualifiers consists mostly of American players who qualify under the heritage rule due to I...

Elissa Altman's memoir, "Treyf: My Life as an Orthodox Outlaw," delves into her complex relationship with her Jewish identity, family history, and food. She ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlighted that the Palestinian Authority seeks a state free of Jews, prompting criticism from various quarters in...

During the month of Elul, the Jewish tradition emphasizes reflection, repentance, and drawing closer to God in preparation for the High Holidays. Rabbi Schne...

Lil Miss Hot Mess, a drag queen, is a beloved storyteller for children through Drag Queen Story Hour, an event that celebrates play, fierceness, and feminini...

Mark Podwal is a multifaceted artist and physician known for his unique ability to merge metaphysical concepts with real-world symbolism through art. His wor...

Drake, the Jewish Canadian rapper known for being invited to Shabbat dinners, is scheduled to perform at Brooklyn's Barclays Center during Yom Kippur. The fi...

Adina Lichtman, a student at New York University, began a campus initiative called Knock Knock Give a Sock after realizing the importance of socks to the hom...

The text discusses the significance of the Kotel compromise, a historic agreement reached after intense negotiations between Orthodox, Reform, and Conservati...

After the communist regime in Hungary restricted the use of rich and fancy ingredients, traditional Jewish recipes like Jewish eggs lost their original flavo...

The newly declassified CIA briefings reveal that the U.S. failed to anticipate the Yom Kippur War in 1973, with the attack by Syria and Egypt taking Israel a...

Kosha Dillz, an American rapper, incorporates his Jewish identity prominently in his music, addressing topics like anti-Semitism and addiction. In his latest...

In a chapter from Abigail Pogrebin's "Stars of David" book, the late comedic icon Gene Wilder reflected on his life and Jewish identity. Wilder shared person...

The author reflects on growing up in New York City's Lower East Side, recalling the immigrant neighborhood's synagogues, kosher delis, and colorful character...

Elnathan John's novel "Born on a Tuesday" delves into the complexities of religious extremism through the story of Dantala, a young Muslim man in northern Ni...

The development of Israeli science fiction and fantasy has seen significant growth over the past decades, driven by the Israeli Society for Science Fiction a...

Jewish summer camps are actively working to create inclusive environments for LGBTQ children and others from marginalized groups. These camps, such as Camp J...

Nan Goldin's "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency" is both a photographic diary and a profound exploration of personal and cultural loss. Combining images from t...

Nate Ebner, a prominent New England Patriots player, has a remarkable journey from being raised in a Jewish household to excelling in rugby and transitioning...

A father, Yosef Steinberg, grapples with his daughter's shift towards ultra-Orthodox values and away from secular literature, reflecting on his own backgroun...

Israel recently passed a law mandating domestic organizations primarily funded by foreign governments to disclose this in communications with the government,...

The article, penned by someone married to a Jewish woman, humorously explores the intricacies of Jewish summer camps from an outsider's perspective. As the w...

"Help, I'm a Prisoner in a Brain Lab" explores the clash between traditional Jewish concepts and modern scientific determinism, as discussed by author Alan M...

Israel, currently facing no immediate strategic threats, features a play adapted from David Grossman's novel "To the End of the Land," a pessimistic take on ...

Comedians Amy Poehler and Natasha Lyonne are adapting the hit Israeli film "Zero Motivation," which satirizes life in the IDF, for American television on BBC...

Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate known for his activism and writings, passed away at the age of 87. Remembered by his friend Menachem Ros...

Anatoly Shcharansky, a Soviet mathematician, married Natalia Stieglitz (later Avital) on July 4, 1974, before she left for Israel. Shcharansky's efforts to l...

The BDS movement's celebrated victory over the security giant G4S turned out to be a significant defeat due to new anti-boycott laws in several U.S. states. ...

Lloyd Handwerker's book "Famous Nathan" chronicles how his grandfather Nathan Handwerker founded the iconic Nathan's Famous hot dog stand in Coney Island in ...

Elie Wiesel, a struggling journalist in 1957, embarked on a healing six-week road trip across America with his editor and wife, discovering the country's nat...

In this insightful interpretation of the Torah portion, the narrative of the Israelites demanding meat in the desert and Moses appointing elders to assist hi...

In this nostalgic piece, the author reflects on the spiritual nourishment and sense of peace she found during Shabbat services at summer camp in the Poconos ...

The rise of anti-Semitism amidst discussions of racism and privilege is a growing concern, particularly evident in political and social spheres like the UK's...

"And When I Die, I Won't Stay Dead" is a new documentary that sheds light on the life and work of Bob Kaufman, a Jewish African-American street poet who rema...

"My Father, the Adept" is a reflective account of the author's complex relationship with her father, who was both brilliant and eccentric. He lived an extrao...

The author reflects on fatherhood as he prepares for his third Fathers Day. Drawing from Biblical figures Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, he examines the complexi...

Leonard Felson reflects on his father's journey as a Holocaust survivor facing the challenges of progressive dementia. While his father once vividly recounte...

Moshe Yaalon, former Defense Minister of Israel, has declared his intention to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the country's top position in ...

Actor and playwright Tom Bird presented a unique and powerful staged reading titled "Bearing Witness" on Holocaust Memorial Day in April, intertwining narrat...

The text reflects on a video from 2002 showing the night before the writer's brother's gay marriage ceremony, where their father enthusiastically performed. ...

The tale "Rothschild's Luck; or, A Tale of Two Patrons" recounts a story about the wealthy Rothschild going on a journey and encountering a town where a loca...

The author, who is allergic to dairy and wheat, reflects on the challenges of participating in Jewish communal events and holidays due to food restrictions. ...