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Israeli historian Otto Dov Kulka's book "Landscapes of the Metropolis of Death," based on his experience as a child in Auschwitz, is praised for its poetic a...

Mimouna, a group of Moroccan Muslims dedicated to preserving Jewish Moroccan culture, held an event at Congregation Shearith Israel in Manhattan to educate a...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the Metropolitan Opera's staging of "The Death of Klinghoffer," focusing on the reactions to the opera abou...

A Swiss company, Migros, has issued an apology and recalled around 2,000 creamer packets featuring images of Hitler and Mussolini found in coffee shops in Sw...

The article discusses the traditional Middle Eastern method of making stuffed vegetables, which differs from the American version involving peppers and tomat...

Simchat Torah, a holiday celebrating the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle, has grown in popularity over the centuries despite not being mentioned...

Israeli expatriates in the U.K., organized by the new Israeli Forum Task Force, made a political statement by protesting outside the Qatari Embassy in London...

Pita bread in Israel is undergoing a culinary makeover, with gourmet pita establishments offering upscale fillings like lamb kebab and chicken steak. Celebri...

Rabbi David Wolpe explores the complex heroism of King David in the book "David: The Divided Heart." Despite David's renowned accomplishments as a unifier of...

On an intermediate day of Sukkot, thousands of Orthodox Jews visit Hershey Park for a festive event combining amusement park rides, Jewish entertainment, and...

A Catskills bungalow colony with a rich history dating back to 1941, originally founded by Nathan Jacoby, was recently the site of a reunion organized by his...

The article discusses the relevance of ancient Jewish sabbatical laws, particularly the Shmita, in the modern economy. It explains how the original laws mand...

The article discusses the evolution of narcoterrorism, from its roots in Latin America with figures like Pablo Escobar, to its impact on Israel through group...

The text describes the author's experiences and reflections on Yom Kippur in various settings, from a synagogue in Jerusalem to a small gathering in a suburb...

Brookings Institution, in response to accusations by Lee Smith about Martin Indyk and Qatar funding, clarified that the $14.8 million from Qatar was a pledge...

The author reflects on a personal dilemma when her husband wanted to break the Yom Kippur fast early to accommodate his migraine, while she preferred to wait...

The article criticizes the upcoming film "Exodus: Gods and Kings," starring Christian Bale as Moses, comparing it unfavorably to the beloved 1998 animated fi...

Kapparot, a folk custom originating from the early medieval period, involves waving a chicken over one's head, symbolically transferring sins before its slau...

The author reflects on how Yom Kippur, despite being a somber and solitary holiday, holds a unique significance as a time for personal reflection and atoneme...

The author recounts their personal struggle with reciting the prayer Unetaneh Tokef after the tragic death of their mother, feeling conflicted by its percept...

Celebrate the Jewish New Year with a festive Manischewitz Fizz cocktail, featured by VinePair in a series of Rosh Hashanah-themed drinks using the beloved re...

Efforts are being made within the Jewish community to address the taboo surrounding suicide and mental illness. Initiatives like Elijah's Journey aim to rais...

The author reflects on their conversion to Judaism and the significance of the High Holy Days since their mikvah immersion five years ago. They recount a piv...

In the 1960s, the memory of the Holocaust quietly haunted the era despite the intense focus on changing the world. The aftermath of World War II, McCarthyism...

Martin Indyk, a peace negotiator involved in Israeli-Palestinian relations, received a substantial $14.8 million from Qatar while working at the Brookings In...

Shahar Shamir, inspired by his childhood love for halva, created Brooklyn Sesame, a deconstructed halva spread with various flavors. He uses his spreads to e...

The article discusses how Hamas and Yasser Arafat celebrated what they claimed were victories against Israel, with examples like the 2014 Gaza war and Arafat...

The National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame inducted its 2014 class, which included Adam Greenberg, known for being hit in the head during his first at-bat with ...

The discussion focuses on the evolving portrayal of Jewish characters in young adult literature, moving away from narratives solely focused on "Important Jew...

The strained relationship between Israel's secular Labor Zionists and the ultra-Orthodox minority has roots dating back to the founding of the state, with th...

Entenmann's, a well-known kosher bakery with roots tracing back to 1924, is closing its Long Island factory due to market challenges, resulting in layoffs an...

The article "An Insiders Guide to the Most Important Story on Earth" critiques the international media's disproportionate focus on Israel and Gaza compared t...

In response to economic discontent and social injustice in Israel, cooperative restaurants like Bar-Kayma in Tel Aviv have emerged as a model for a fair and ...

The article discusses the Kurdish people's historical oppression, their swift territorial gains in Iraq amidst ISIS advances in 2014, and the potential for a...

Beloved author Judy Blume, known for her groundbreaking young adult novels, is currently working on a new adult novel set to publish in 2015. Amid the stress...

The author recounts a personal experience involving a fire accident to explore the concept of "middah kneged middah," or Jewish karma, where actions have con...

The author reflects on spending Tisha B'Av in Rome near the Arch of Titus, a symbol of the destruction of the Second Temple. Coming from a Soviet background,...

The author reflects on how her experiences at a Labor Zionist youth camp shaped her Jewish identity, particularly in relation to observing Tisha B'Av. She di...

Henry Roth's literary journey is characterized by extreme highs and lows. After the success of his debut novel "Call It Sleep," he fell into obscurity for de...

Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special provide a unique summer camp experience for over 400 Jewish children with cancer and chronic medical conditions, offering...

Bruno Kreisky, a prominent Austrian politician of Jewish descent, played a crucial role in turning the left against Israel in the 1970s. Despite his Jewish b...

In Seattle, the Sephardi Jewish community, descended from Jews expelled from Spain, is working to preserve its Ladino language and heritage through initiativ...

The discussion explores the belief among Lubavitch Hasidim regarding the identity of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, as the Messiah. While...

The article weaves a narrative involving Mitch Neyman, a planetary scientist who is thrust into action when a meteor explodes above Chelyabinsk, Russia, caus...

Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, a prominent Haredi Jewish leader in Hungary, faced criticism for his actions before and during the Holocaust. He held extrem...

"Amistad and Spielberg's West African Moses" discusses how Steven Spielberg's film "Amistad" explores themes of bondage and freedom through the story of Cinq...

The Torah portion discusses the story of Phinehas, a celebrated vigilante who takes violent action against Israelites engaging in impropriety with Moabite wo...

The text discusses the historical challenges faced by the Jewish community, particularly in Israel, in dealing with various political powers such as the Otto...

The author reflects on their first and last experience wearing tefillin at age 15, feeling conflicted about the traditional Jewish practice as a staunch femi...

Gustav Niebuhr, a professor and grand-nephew of Reinhold Niebuhr, a renowned Protestant theologian, is actively opposing the Presbyterian Church (USA)'s deci...