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Recent DNA evidence from a Spanish documentary suggests Christopher Columbus may have Sephardic Jewish ancestry, reviving debates about this controversial hi...

Deni Avdija, the Israeli NBA player for the Portland Trail Blazers, opted to sit out a preseason game on Yom Kippur, citing a shift in priorities following t...

US troops are being deployed to Israel to operate an advanced missile defense system, THAAD, as tensions escalate with Iran and its ally, Hezbollah. The move...

In the final weeks of the 2024 election campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump intensify their appeals to Jewish voters in ...

Yirmiyahu Danzig, a Jew of color, critiques Ta-Nehisi Coates' application of American racial paradigms to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Danzig appreciate...

Dan Perry reflects on the limits of forgiveness during Yom Kippur against the backdrop of recent geopolitical and personal acts of malfeasance. He examines J...

Unitha Cherry reflects on the struggles of observing Yom Kippur amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting the challenges of pursuing the Jewish ...

The Israeli Hug Center at New York's Congregation Rodeph Sholom provides a support network for Israeli expats in New York, established after the Hamas attack...

Elisha Wiesel, son of famed Holocaust survivor and author Elie Wiesel, reflects on Yom Kippur as an opportunity for Jews who have distanced themselves from I...

The article critiques Francis Ford Coppola's film 'Megalopolis' for its controversial use of Nazi imagery and symbols, which raise questions about the implic...

Miriam Udel's translation of Zina Rabinowitz's story "A Sukkah on the Pampa" explores the challenges faced by a Jewish family of early 20th-century agricultu...

Mira Fox critiques the Netflix show "Nobody Wants This" for its stereotypical, even antisemitic, portrayal of Jewish characters, particularly women. Despite ...

Terry Gibbs, a Jewish jazz icon known for his bebop vibraphone mastery, celebrates his 100th birthday with the release of a lost 1959 recording from his Drea...

As Yom Kippur unfolds with reflections on atonement, Moshe Emilio Lavi wrestles with the ongoing captivity of his brother-in-law Omri Miran, held hostage by ...

Ta-Nehisi Coates has sparked controversy with his commentary on U.S. policy towards Israel, framing it as support for apartheid and genocide if Vice Presiden...

Ephraim Sneh critiques Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for indirectly bolstering Iran's strategic goals rather than combating them. He highlig...

Robert Moses, a key architect of New York City's urban landscape, is examined for his role in the demolition of predominantly Jewish neighborhoods, like East...

Donald Trump is slated to hold a rally at Madison Square Garden, sparking comparisons to the notorious 1939 Nazi German-American Bund rally at the same venue...

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...

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...