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DC Comics has introduced a new Jewish superhero named Whistle, who is unlike previous Jewish characters in the DC universe. Whistle, also known as Willow Zim...

In the summer of 2005, a group of 14- and 15-year-old boys at Camp Ramah in Ojai, California pulled off a legendary prank by spoiling the biggest twist in th...

Chanie Apfelbaum, the founder of the Busy in Brooklyn kosher food blog, recently returned from a trip to Italy that had a profound impact on her approach to ...

This recipe is for a Rosh Hashanah apple olive oil cake made with silan. The cake is moist and delicious, with a shiny appearance. It starts with preparing t...

This article discusses the increasing popularity of silan, a thick syrup made from dates, as an alternative to honey in Jewish cuisine. Silan is believed to ...

The author, who is not a fan of traditional Jewish foods like honey cake, discovers Italian honey cookies and finds them far more enjoyable. The cookies use ...

This recipe for Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Polenta is shared by Eitan Bernath, a young cooking prodigy. The short ribs are seared and then cooke...

This article provides a recipe for apple tart squares with a honey glaze. The ingredients include puff pastry dough, sugar, cinnamon, tart apples, butter, po...

Eitan Bernath, a 19-year-old chef and social media sensation, has become a prominent figure in the culinary world. With a strong following on platforms like ...

In a meeting marked by mutual respect and shared goals, President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett aim to reset U.S.-Israel relations amidst ongo...

This article discusses how a powerful song helped heal the tensions in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, after the riots in 1991. The author, Jeremy Kagan, reflects o...

This article highlights the use of beets in Jewish cuisine, particularly in Eastern Europe. Beets are found to be rich in nutrients such as folate, magnesium...

Musician and music archivist Hank Sapoznik has raised money through private donations to provide a gravestone for African-American cantor Thomas LaRue Jones,...

Tamar Manasseh, a community activist and anti-violence advocate, recently became the first woman ordained as a rabbi at Chicago's Beth Shalom Bnai Zaken Ethi...

An Israeli watchdog group, Fighting Online Antisemitism (FOA), has reported a disturbing trend of antisemitic pornographic content on major adult websites su...

In the article, Mira Fox discusses the resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo amid sexual harassment allegations, drawing parallels to the Jewish mont...

Kathy Hochul, who will replace Andrew Cuomo as the governor of New York, has a longstanding relationship with the Jewish community. As Cuomo's surrogate, she...

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, a key ally of Eric Adams, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, met with Orthodox leaders in Brooklyn to unify after...

Brad Lander, the Democratic nominee for New York City comptroller, expressed support for Ben & Jerry's decision to halt sales in Israeli settlements in the W...

Tamara Cofman Wittes, a prominent advocate for gender diversity in national security and the U.S. think tank community, has been nominated for a senior post ...

Hazon, the Jewish environmental group, has announced its merger with the Pearlstone Center in Maryland to create a larger organization focused on fighting cl...

The documentary 'Roadrunner,' about Anthony Bourdain, has sparked controversy over the use of artificial intelligence to simulate Bourdain's voice for some o...

A recent poll among American Jewish voters found that 25% believe Israel is an apartheid state, while 22% think it is committing genocide against Palestinian...

A recent study from the University of Haifa claimed that there has been a 912% increase in antisemitism on TikTok since 2020. However, the study's findings s...

The Israeli government's treatment of the West Bank is governed by a double legal regime: one for Palestinians and one for Jews. This has been highlighted by...

Eric Adams has been declared the winner in the race for mayor of New York City, with support from Orthodox voting blocs. Adams maintained a slight lead over ...

This article tells the story of the Surfside Minyan, a Shabbat-only prayer group that meets in a rental home near the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Flo...

Leonard Cohen's iconic song "Hallelujah," celebrated for its deep emotional and spiritual resonance, has inspired numerous cover versions across diverse genr...

The Forward, an American Jewish newspaper, did not prioritize significant events in LGBTQ history in its coverage. For example, the burning of the Hirschfeld...

Sarah Schulman, a journalist and member of the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP), has written a history of the influential AIDS activist group in her ...

Conan O'Brien's nearly 30-year career in late-night television is coming to an end with the final episode of his show, "Conan." O'Brien, the first member of ...

Actress Tovah Feldshuh stars in "Becoming Dr. Ruth," a biographical play about Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer, at the Bay Street Theater, marking a significant retur...

In the New York City mayoral primaries, the Orthodox Jewish community has shown its historic influence by coalescing around two candidates: Eric Adams and An...

This article explores the presence and absence of LGBTQ stories in the archives of the Jewish newspaper, The Forward. The author, a queer Yiddish archivist, ...

In recent years, American Jews have increasingly engaged with Juneteenth, integrating it into Jewish communal life and reflecting on racial justice. As this ...

During the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, pro-Palestinian advocacy groups such as IfNotNow and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) saw a significant incr...

Beatrice Waterhouse, a Ph.D. student in sociology at the University of California, San Diego, has created a blog called People of the Barre to document the J...

Rabbi Rachel Kahn-Troster, formerly of Truah, a human rights group, has become the executive vice president of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibil...

David Henry Gerson reflects on his father Allan Gerson's final days and the publication of his memoir, "Lies That Matter," detailing Allan's work in bringing...

The photo exhibit "Shared Spaces" showcases the work of Andy Sweet, a Jewish photographer, capturing moments of Black-Jewish unity in Miami Beach during the ...

The author discusses the possibility of the United States conditioning or discontinuing economic assistance to Israel in order to influence Israeli policy. T...

The article highlights an interview with Israeli actress Shira Haas and director Ruthy Pribar discussing their film, "Asia," which explores the nuanced relat...

Eric Lander, the new Cabinet-level science advisor for the White House, made history by taking his oath of office on a 1492 edition of Pirkei Avot, pointing ...

The Conservative movement is facing criticism for its handling of misconduct complaints, particularly regarding ethics policies and procedures. A specific ca...

"Oslo," the Tony-winning play chronicling the secret negotiations that led to the Oslo Accords in 1993, has been adapted into an HBO film. The play and film ...

Eric Adams, a leading candidate for New York City's mayor, has gained a significant endorsement from the Orthodox community in Far Rockaway, Queens, through ...

The author expresses disappointment with the recent Friends reunion, which turned out to be an unscripted talk show hosted by James Corden instead of a nosta...

The Jewish community in the United States is grappling with a surge in antisemitic attacks and a heated debate about how to define and respond to them. The i...

Scott Stringer, NYC mayoral candidate and current comptroller, has faced allegations of past sexual harassment which have cost him substantial progressive ba...

A recent analysis of crime data, court records, and interviews with individuals in New York's Borough Park neighborhood reveals a code of silence and a longs...