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This article highlights three exceptional Jewish biographies suitable for readers of all ages. "The Boy Who Loved Math" depicts Paul Erds' remarkable life as...

The author discusses their unwavering loyalty to Detroit sports teams, despite living in Boston, attributing this allegiance to their father's influence. The...

Israel's culinary landscape is experiencing an Asian-inspired revolution, with restaurants like Taizu offering a fusion of street foods from Southeast Asian ...

Mayyim Hayyim, a Jewish community mikveh in Newton, Massachusetts, offers a unique ritual for women seeking comfort and healing after having an abortion. The...

Yemen, known today as a haven for al-Qaida, was once ruled by Jewish kings of the Himyarite dynasty for over 150 years, profoundly impacting Arabian history....

"A Jewish Star" is an Orthodox Jewish singing competition modeled after American Idol, providing a unique platform for Jewish male singers within the constra...

The discussion surrounding Jewish involvement in the slave trade has been a contentious one, often fueled by groups like the Nation of Islam. The Nation of I...

French-born Israeli Meyer Habib, endorsed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, won a special election to become the first observant Jew in the French Nation...

The article discusses the transition of power in Qatar from Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani to his son Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who inherited no...

The article discusses the efforts to integrate Israeli Arabs into Israel's high-tech sector, focusing on initiatives like the Nazareth Industrial Park and th...

Daniel Libeskind, a renowned architect and child of Holocaust survivors, designed a Holocaust memorial featuring steel panels shaped like a Star of David to ...

Leonard Garment, a key figure during the Watergate scandal, passed away at 89. While his defense of Nixon was noted, his crucial work with Daniel Patrick Moy...

The author reflects on their late mother's attributes and their journey into Judaism. Despite not having a Jewish mother figure, they found a mentor and mate...

In 2012, a Reform Jewish chaplain deployed in Kuwait found new meaning in Tisha B'Av, a holiday he had not previously emphasized, when his R&R leave was unex...

The text describes a person's childhood memories of living in Israel for a year before returning to the U.S. due to their parents' divorce, which marked the ...

The text delves into the legal and ethical questions surrounding whether a ship captain must go down with their sinking ship, exemplified by the trial of Fra...

Challah, a new food truck in Columbus, OH, offers Jewish-inspired deli sandwiches on freshly baked challah rolls, such as whitefish salad with latkes and cor...

Ari White, a kosher barbecue expert, shares his secret 12-spice rub recipe for perfect dry rub meat, learned from his father in Texas and now used in his Yon...

The author discusses their preference for buttery single-crust fruit pies over traditional double-crusted ones, inspired by family recipes and Jewish cookboo...

Elijah Schulman, a young bar mitzvah boy from Bethesda, MD, is planning to hold his bar mitzvah at a struggling synagogue, Mishkan Israel, in Selma, Ala., as...

The text discusses the author's personal commitment to caring for the dead by singing to them as part of their involvement in a chevra kadisha, a sacred buri...

The text explores the life and experiences of a Jewish family involved in the market trade in northern England during the mid-20th century. The father transi...

"Commie Camp" is a documentary showcasing Camp Kinderland, a Jewish socialist summer camp in the Berkshires. The film captures the camp's unique mix of ideal...

The text discusses the challenges and experiences of a young Jewish student trying to find a sense of Jewish community and identity on a college campus. The ...

The author criticizes the argument that NSA surveillance is justified because individuals already share information willingly with corporations, highlighting...

The Chief Rabbinate in Israel is implementing a new law to distinguish between dairy and parve (neither meat nor dairy) bourekas by their shape, as opposed t...

The text is a personal reflection on the author's experience caring for his father as he faces declining health. The author grapples with the role reversal o...

Robert Alter, a prominent scholar and critic, challenges readers to see the Bible as a work of literature, not just religious scripture. By offering individu...

Senator Ron Wyden, who comes from a Jewish family that fled Nazi Germany, has been making a name for himself as a critic of President Obama's surveillance pr...

The text discusses the pervasive culture of surveillance in society, highlighting the collaboration between private industry and government agencies like the...

Israeli high-school graduates can opt to defer their military service for a year through programs like Shin-Shin, where they engage in volunteer work. Partic...

Sam Halpern, father of Justin Halpern, has written a novel, "A Far Piece to Canaan," published by HarperCollins, which reflects his childhood on a Jewish sha...

Henry Kissinger, a significant figure in American history and foreign policy, celebrates his 90th birthday amidst both admiration and criticism. As a Harvard...

Jessica Lanyadoo, a psychic with Jewish Iraqi and Polish Holocaust survivor roots, attributes her success and open-mindedness to her mixed Ashkenazi and Seph...

Families are increasingly opting for destination bar and bat mitzvahs outside traditional synagogue settings as a way to personalize the ceremonies and creat...

The Justice Department's secret seizure of two months' worth of telephone records from Associated Press reporters and editors in connection with a leaked al-...

The article discusses the dilemma surrounding the burial of alleged Boston Marathon terrorist Tamerlan Tsarnaev, highlighting Jewish perspectives on burial p...

The article explores the multicultural origins of blintzes, highlighting their connections to various regions such as Cochin in Southern India, China, and Tu...

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the country's largest gay synagogue, celebrated her 20th anniversary with a Hanukkah event attende...

Issa Kassissieh, known as Issa 6, is a legendary figure in Jerusalem's Old City, hailed as the city's greatest basketball player. Born in the Judean Hills, I...

The article explores the motives and influences behind Tamerlan Tsarnaev's bombing of the Boston Marathon, suggesting he was self-radicalized but had help fr...

Sephardi Voices is an ongoing project dedicated to recording and archiving the testimonies of Jews displaced from North Africa and the Middle East in the 20t...

The author recalls reconnecting with their paternal grandparents after years of estrangement, only to discover their grandfather's death online. Despite atte...

Avi Weiss, a prominent Orthodox rabbi known for his revolutionary activism, broke away from Yeshiva University in 1999 to establish Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, ...

Observant Jews celebrating Lag b'Omer traditionally mark the day with haircuts, symbolizing hope and an end to a period of mourning after Passover. Some are ...

Vanessa Davis' book "Make Me a Woman" features comic strips originally seen in Tablet Magazine, examining aspects of Jewish identity and daily life. Davis, k...

Agnieszka Haska, a cultural anthropologist and science fiction writer in Warsaw, has a deep interest in the historical layers of the city, especially focusin...

Boston synagogues have canceled Shabbat services due to the ongoing manhunt for the suspect in the Boston Marathon attacks, while the suspects family members...

Author Anita Diamant, under lockdown in Newton near Boston following the bombings at the Boston Marathon, describes the eerie quiet amid a citywide manhunt f...

Boston and surrounding areas are under lockdown as authorities search for the second of two Chechen brothers suspected of the Boston Marathon bombings. The o...