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The text explores the idea of responsibility in storytelling, highlighting how authors shape the fates of their characters. A series of interconnected events...

In 1938, as the Nazis annexed Austria, Hollywood studios like Twentieth Century-Fox faced a repeat of the purge of Jews they had experienced in Germany. Dr. ...

Sherwin B. Nuland, a prominent surgeon and writer, advocated for demystifying death to make it less frightening, believing that the quest for a dignified dea...

Eshel, a national organization supporting LGBT Jews and their families in Orthodox communities, recently held its second annual retreat for Orthodox parents ...

A couple shares their journey of evolving their Purim tradition from giving out simple mishloach manot to creating a humorous Purim newsletter over the years...

Tel Aviv, known as the hub of the Start-Up Nation, is facing gentrification challenges similar to those in San Francisco as tech companies and employees move...

"Omar" and "Bethlehem" were both nominees for the best foreign film Oscar, focusing on the complex relationship between Palestinian informers and Israeli han...

The article discusses Hollywood's approach to religious-themed movies, noting upcoming releases like "Noah," "Son of God," and "Exodus." It questions why Hol...

In the world of Jewish magic, the publication and distribution of mystical texts have been met with caution and regulation. A particular case involving the 1...

One year before the Hebron massacre where Baruch Goldstein killed 29 Muslim worshippers, the author had a casual encounter with him during a weekend visit to...

President Obama has announced that 24 former U.S. soldiers, including Jewish veterans, will be awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously in a ceremony in March...

Snow days at SAR Academy are being leveraged by Moshe Rosenberg through his JudeoTech Haiku online platform to engage students in interactive learning experi...

Darren Aronofsky's film "Noah" has faced challenges in gaining support from faith-based audiences due to the artistic liberties taken in its retelling of the...

"The Museum of Extraordinary Things" by Alice Hoffman is set in 1911 New York and weaves together the stories of two characters, Eddie Cohen and Coralie Sard...

A person born to convert parents recounts how Froot Loops became their first Jewish food, providing a sense of belonging within a Jewish family environment, ...

Meshek Barzilay, an organic vegetarian restaurant in Tel Aviv, has a unique Hebrew Menu concept where each Hebrew month has a special seasonal menu created b...

Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi, a prominent Jewish historian, is remembered for his groundbreaking work on the Marranos, Jews caught between worlds. Raised in a Jewi...

"Bible Kings" is a new documentary film following adults from around the world as they prepare for the Chidon HaTanakh, the International Bible Contest. Dire...

The Russian Jewish Congress faced criticism for renting out the Poklonnaya Hill Memorial Synagogue, serving as a synagogue and Holocaust memorial, to a bank ...

Israel's chocolate scene is evolving, with the upcoming second annual Chocolate Week highlighting the creativity and innovation of local chocolatiers. Event ...

The article discusses the Hebrew Roots movement, a group of non-Jews who follow Torah laws and Jewish customs while believing in Jesus as the Messiah but not...

Magdalena, a new upscale Arabic restaurant in Israel owned by Arab Christian chef Yousef Hanna, has gained popularity for its gourmet Galilee-style Arabic cu...

The article discusses the recent speculation in Reform circles about whether Moses intermarried with Tziporah and the implications of such a claim in the con...

The article explores the transformation of the basketball program at Abraham Joshua Heschel School in New York City, engineered by athletic director Larry Ri...

In 1961, at McGill University in Montreal, Israeli Ambassador Yaacov Herzog challenged British historian Arnold Toynbee to a public debate after Toynbee ques...

The author reflects on her journey towards embracing her Jewish hair, once a source of shame and struggle, which she came to celebrate during a transformativ...

The Bergen-Belsen Diary of Chava Rosenfarb offers a poignant glimpse into the immediate post-liberation experiences of Holocaust survivors. Written at the Be...

Shelley Richman Cohen recounts her journey of mourning her son Nathaniel, who passed away at 21 due to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. She reflects on the meani...

The author reflects on her journey from financial struggle to accepting a modest lifestyle by embracing values of anti-materialism and faith as a religious J...

Aaron Kaplowitz, a former IDF soldier, describes watching a pivotal NFL game between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning with his tank battalion commander on an Isr...

The article reflects on Ariel Sharon's life and leadership, highlighting his journey from being a divisive figure to a unifying force in Israel. Initially se...

Martin Luther King Jr., in his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the historic March on Washington in 1963, drew inspiration from the Bible, specifically ...

Ariel Sharon, a prominent figure in Israeli military and politics, was known for his military exploits as a field commander in the Israel Defense Forces and ...

In 1971, a group of activists burgled an FBI office in Media, Pennsylvania, stealing classified documents that exposed the COINTELPRO surveillance program ta...

This article discusses the Bavarian dessert Dampfnudeln, which translates to steamed dumplings. Originating from southern Germany and popularized by Catholic...

In the 1970s in Moscow, young Jewish girl Regina Blekh looked forward to celebrating the secular New Years tree holiday, akin to Christmas with Ded Moroz bri...

A grandson shares a heartwarming story of how his 94-year-old grandfather, who was never a sports enthusiast, developed a deep passion for basketball, specif...

This piece tells the story of how the author, born into a Christian family, discovered and eventually reclaimed their Jewish roots. The author's father, who ...

The author humorously discusses ways to have the least Christmas-y Christmas ever, proposing alternative activities to counter the holiday spirit, especially...

In this personal narrative, the author discusses the pressure in Orthodox Jewish communities to have children soon after marriage. Despite initial hesitation...

Judaism's complexity arises from its dual founding: first with Abraham in Genesis as a familial covenant based on promises to his descendants, and then with ...

Rabbi David Wolpe delves into the profound teachings of Abraham Joshua Heschel, a revered Jewish scholar known for his spiritual insights and poetic prose. W...

The author recounts her journey of converting to Judaism and the pivotal role the ritual bath, mikveh, played in her conversion process despite initial reser...

"Thanksgivukkah Was Made for a Jewish Rapping Sous Chef From Queens" explores the whimsical and eclectic persona of Action Bronson, a Jewish-Albanian rapper ...

Alex Joffe explores the poignant story of his uncle, Second Lt. Joseph H. Joffe, who went missing during a WWII bombing raid over Germany. In a deeply person...

In Israel, sufganiyot, or jelly doughnuts, are a traditional Hanukkah treat made by bakers during the eight-day holiday. The word sufganiyot combines Greek a...

The author reflects on growing up feeling like an outsider as a Jewish individual in a non-Jewish neighborhood, where Christmas celebrations dominated. They ...

For the unique convergence of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, bloggers and foodies suggest a festive meal blending traditional dishes from both holidays. Ideas in...

The article highlights some of the best Jewish children's books from 2013, focusing on engaging reads rather than purely educational ones. Some featured book...

The author discusses their journey of discovering Jewish culinary traditions through personal experiences and relationships. Despite not having a strong culi...