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Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, is a complex figure in the Jewish community due to his efforts and controversies. His presidency was m...

The exhibition "Hedy Lamarr: Actress Inventor Viennese" at the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York explores the life of Austrian Jewish actress Hedy Lamarr. ...

In this personal essay, Joshua Metzger reflects on his experience of saying kaddish, the Jewish prayer for mourners, after the death of his mother. He descri...

Alison Roman, a popular food writer, is making a comeback with her new cookbook, Sweet Enough, which is already a bestseller. The cookbook focuses on dessert...

Billionaire Jewish businessman Robert Kraft plans to spend $25 million on a public awareness campaign against antisemitism, flooding television airwaves with...

Massive protests have erupted in Israel, with hundreds of thousands of people opposing proposed legislative changes that would weaken the judicial system and...

This article discusses two different topics: kashering (the process of making utensils kosher) and car washing. It provides a quiz to test the reader's knowl...

Eighty years ago, a large-scale initiative involved Hollywood and Broadway celebrities staging a series of pageants titled "We Will Never Die" to raise aware...

New York City saw a significant increase of 52% in antisemitic incidents in 2022 compared to the previous year, with the highest number of reported incidents...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel addressed the nation following intense national protests against his government's controversial judicial overhaul...

Renowned Yiddish poet Rivka Basman Ben-Hayim, an influential figure in Jewish literature, passed away at the age of 98. Born in Lithuania in 1925, Basman Ben...

Melissa Klapper, a professor of Jewish women's history, recently completed a successful three-day run as a Jeopardy! champion, earning $59,100. Although her ...

Kosher Dekal, a New Jersey-based company known for its Passover countertop linings, returns to the market after a significant backlash last year from sticky ...

In a letter to the advice column "Bintel Brief" in The Forward, a mother expresses frustration over her sons' reluctance to repay a debt she loans them. The ...

Dorit Perry's quest began in 2010 when she discovered a tombstone in Jerusalem's Mount Herzl Military Cemetery that, unlike most, was missing key biographica...

The Genazym auction house has become a significant player in the rare Jewish book market, particularly within the Orthodox community. Known for their dramati...

Despite an increase in antisemitic hate crimes and rhetoric in recent years, a Pew Research Center survey found that Americans have the most favorable view o...

Avi Mayer, a prominent pro-Israel activist and communications professional, has been appointed as the next editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post. Mayer, who ...

Amidst Israel's political turmoil, a growing number of Israelis are contemplating or actively pursuing emigration options. Concerned over the government's ju...

Eighty years ago, prominent Hollywood and Broadway stars staged a poignant pageant titled *We Will Never Die* at Madison Square Garden to urge the U.S. and a...

Yiddish music fans can now celebrate the launch of The Yosl and Chana Mlotek Yiddish Song Collection website at the Workers Circle. Based on the popular Pear...

A controversial Florida bill, House Bill 999, that aims to limit race and gender studies may also have unintended consequences for Judaic studies programs in...

The text provided is a disclaimer regarding republishing an article from the Forward, stating that it can be republished for free as long as certain guidelin...

In this letter to the editor, Mark Lurinsky criticizes Israeli analyst Yossi Klein Halevi for his disparagement of leftist Israeli groups focused on the occu...

Marshmallows have become a popular Passover treat, although they are not traditionally associated with the holiday. While marshmallows are not kosher by defa...

"Parade," a musical revival centered on the 1913 trial of Jewish factory manager Leo Frank, explores themes of antisemitism and prejudice in America. The pro...

According to a recent poll by the Pew Research Center, Jews have the highest positive rating among major religious groups in the United States. The data show...

Ads for Netflix's store were inadvertently displayed on Holocaust denial videos hosted on Rumble, a platform popular with far-right users. This was reported ...

Rabbi Alberto (Baruch) Zeilicovich has come out of retirement to lead Aruba's Temple Beth Israel, a congregation he first encountered during a much-needed br...

A delegation of American Jewish leaders from the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) flew to Israel to lobby against a controversial judicial plan bac...

The author reflects on her love for gefilte fish, a traditional Jewish dish, and fears its extinction as the older generation that made it passes away. She r...

Jacob Steinmetz, a 19-year-old Orthodox Jewish pitcher and a prospect for the Arizona Diamondbacks, made headlines by striking out three Dominican Republic a...

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the creation of a new advocacy group called Progressives for Israel amidst growing concern over diminishi...

Organizers claim that the recent protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's constitutional coup drew as many as 500,000 pro-democracy prote...

Two separate protests took place outside a Washington, D.C. hotel where Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right finance minister, was speaking at an Israel Bond...

The upcoming Yiddish concert, "Refugees Together," is a musical commentary on being a refugee and a call for solidarity with the most threatened. The concert...

Despite recent controversial actions by the Israeli government, there has been a lack of significant protests from the American Jewish community. While Israe...

In this letter to the editor by Mordechai Levovitz, founder and clinical director of JQY (Jewish Queer Youth), Levovitz responds to criticism from Rabbis Bec...

This op-ed criticizes the misleading and distracting nature of a recent article that discusses Tennessee's new anti-drag laws in relation to Purim celebratio...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) launched an internal investigation after Fox News criticized some of its educational materials for allegedly including progr...

Doug Mastriano, a controversial figure accused of antisemitic behavior during his 2022 Pennsylvania gubernatorial campaign, is considering a 2024 Senate run ...

A photo of two girls dressed as a cop and prisoner for a Purim costume contest on the OnlySimchas website and Instagram page sparked controversy and concerns...

The author discusses their experience of being priced out of Jerusalem and finding a new home in Haifa. They highlight the different atmosphere and sense of ...

In this article, the author discusses the fate of the cat, Mouschi, in the stage production of The Diary of Anne Frank. Contrary to expectations, Mouschi was...

Judy Heumann, a renowned disability rights activist, had a profound impact on the lives of the author's two sons, one of whom has a rare genetic mutation. Th...

Cabbage, a versatile and affordable vegetable, has long been a staple in Jewish cuisine across Europe, America, the Middle East, and beyond. It is a member o...

The author, Ellen Cassedy, reflects on her grandfather's stories about Rose Schneiderman, a Jewish activist who fought for the rights of garment industry wor...

The article discusses the trend of Christian adaptations of the Purim story of Esther and their varying portrayals in movies. Despite being a Jewish tale, Ch...

A recent poll conducted by Nishma Research reveals that while Orthodox Jews find their lifestyle fulfilling, there is a growing number of individuals who hol...

In this article, the author explores the humble yet versatile ingredient of raisins in Jewish cuisine. Raisins have been a beloved ingredient in Ashkenazi, S...