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In this article, the author discusses the story of Jacob and Esau from the Torah and reflects on its implications for parenting. The author is initially exci...

Rabbi Tom Gutherz of Charlottesville's Congregation Beth Israel reflects on the 2017 Unite the Right rally and the ongoing civil trial accusing 14 men and 10...

Beth Sholom, the only synagogue designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is a unique and innovative example of modern American synagogue architecture. Wright aimed to...

Eric Adams, a Democrat, won the NYC mayoral race by a large margin, becoming the first Black mayor since 1993. Despite this, Democrats faced losses elsewhere...

The article describes the author's experience at a food conference in Italy, where they had a delicious focaccia di Recco, a Ligurian dish consisting of two ...

In this opinion piece, the author argues that Henry Kissinger, despite being unpopular among some supporters of Israel, was actually a skilled statesman whos...

A 40-year-old man from New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against his former bar mitzvah tutor, as well as the synagogue and day school that employed him, nearly...

Leonard Bernstein, a renowned musician, embraced his Jewish heritage throughout his career, despite early pressures to change his name. He incorporated Hebre...

The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding Sunrise DC's decision to withdraw from a voting rights coalition due to the participation of three m...

The article discusses the Netflix cartoon series "Inside Job" and whether it encourages antisemitic conspiracy theories. The show depicts a secret cabal call...

A conflict has arisen within Google's Jewish employee group, Jewglers, with a progressive contingent splitting off after the group protested Google's donatio...

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) recently published a survey claiming that 3% of American Jewish adults were victims of antisemitic physical attacks in th...

Paul Auster, known for his lengthy novels, currently delves into writing a 738-page biography of 19th-century author Stephen Crane, finding admiration in Cra...

The Sunrise Movement, known for its support of the Green New Deal, distanced itself from its Washington, D.C. chapter's boycott of a rally that included thre...

A federal appeals court has ruled that Jewish inmates in Michigan must receive cheesecake for Shavuot if requested, as part of fulfilling their kosher dietar...

David Duchovny, actor and author, revealed in an article that his grandfather, Moshe Duchovny, was a Yiddish language journalist. The Forward's archivist emb...

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, which recently opened to the public, has been praised for its exhibits and technological advancements. ...

A new organization called Bruchim aims to normalize the decision not to circumcise Jewish boys and hopes that synagogues will be more welcoming for families ...

The author shares her personal experience with abortion and discusses the importance of talking openly about it, especially in light of recent events such as...

The letter writer, a Jewish grandmother, is heartbroken because her daughter plans to baptize her granddaughter. She feels deeply connected to her Jewish her...

In his latest Netflix special, "The Closer," comedian Dave Chappelle faces criticism for his provocative humor, including a controversial "Space Jews" joke. ...

Adam Sandler, the Jewish actor and comedian known for his roles in films like "Happy Gilmore" and "Billy Madison," has recently become a favorite among Gen Z...

770 Eastern Parkway, the Brooklyn-based headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement, has become an iconic and recognizable symbol of Jewish life wo...

Rabbi Marc Baker, the head of Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston (CJP), has received both praise and criticism during his tenure. Baker, who to...

In Jon Stewart's new show, "The Problem with Jon Stewart," he addresses serious topics and advocates for social issues rather than focusing on being funny. T...

The slideshow showcases images of 770 Eastern Parkway, the headquarters of Chabad-Lubavitch, as well as its replicas found in different parts of the world. T...

Mark Oppenheimer delves into the aftermath of the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in his book "Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and th...

In this article, the author shares a personal connection to her Sephardic grandmother through a recipe for spinach frittata, known as fritada espinaca. The a...

Barbara Broccoli, the Bond producer, has granted Daniel Craig a one-year farewell period before the search for a new James Bond begins in 2022, potentially i...

In this opinion piece, Hadar Susskind argues that while many politicians claim to support a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there is...

The writer reflects on the lessons that American Jews can learn from the tragic history of Spanish Jewry during the Inquisition. The expulsion and persecutio...

William Shatner, known for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek, is reportedly set to go to space on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. At 90 years old, Shatner would...

JustKibbitz is a new dating app that allows parents to make profiles for their children, do the swiping, choose matches, and even pay for dates. Unlike other...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill with a 420-9 vote to provide an additional $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, after in...

The article explores the complex interplay between antisemitism and the anti-porn movement, highlighting how certain alt-right and evangelical groups perpetu...

The article discusses the impact of a storm on the author's sukkah during the holiday of Sukkot. The sukkah, a temporary structure used to commemorate the Is...

Gillian Laub, a photographer, captured intimate family photos during the Trump era that helped bridge a divide within her family. Laub photographed her paren...

The Netflix series "Jaguar," which follows a group of Spanish Holocaust survivors hunting down a real-life Nazi physician, has made a factual error in portra...

Linke Fligl, a queer Jewish chicken farm in New York, celebrates Sukkot in a unique way. Instead of traditional prayers, they invite participants to reflect ...

A new report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) highlights a rise in antisemitism within the QAnon conspiracy theory and social movement. The report revea...

As Israel's coalition government, led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, marks 100 days in office, its longevity remains uncertain due to its diverse ideolog...

In this article, Tamar Manasseh discusses her plans for observing Yom Kippur in Englewood, a neighborhood in Chicago that has experienced a significant amoun...

Rabbi Alvin Kass, the NYPD's longest-serving and only Jewish chaplain, reflects on his experiences during and after the 9/11 attacks. Arriving at Ground Zero...

Carly Pildis shares a recipe for a one-pan apples and honey chicken dish that is perfect for when you forget about a holiday meal. With the chaos of the Jewi...

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett emphasized restoring strong U.S.-Israel relations and bipartisan support as key objectives in a call with American Jew...

The author recounts the experience of finding their basement flooded after Ida hit, detailing the items saved from water damage, including precious family he...

Graphic artist Michal Shomer has created 12 new Hebrew letters to make the language more inclusive of women and non-binary people. Her revamped alphabet, cal...

The author discusses the flaws in the hate crime reporting system and how it poses a danger to everyone. While the recent FBI hate crimes report shows a 29% ...

President Joe Biden, during a Rosh Hashanah Zoom call with rabbis and Jewish leaders, emphasized his administration’s dedication to combating antisemitism an...

The University of North Carolina's decision to have graduate student Kylie Broderick teach an undergraduate course on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has sp...