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A father, Yosef Steinberg, grapples with his daughter's shift towards ultra-Orthodox values and away from secular literature, reflecting on his own backgroun...

Israel recently passed a law mandating domestic organizations primarily funded by foreign governments to disclose this in communications with the government,...

The article, penned by someone married to a Jewish woman, humorously explores the intricacies of Jewish summer camps from an outsider's perspective. As the w...

"Help, I'm a Prisoner in a Brain Lab" explores the clash between traditional Jewish concepts and modern scientific determinism, as discussed by author Alan M...

Israel, currently facing no immediate strategic threats, features a play adapted from David Grossman's novel "To the End of the Land," a pessimistic take on ...

Comedians Amy Poehler and Natasha Lyonne are adapting the hit Israeli film "Zero Motivation," which satirizes life in the IDF, for American television on BBC...

Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate known for his activism and writings, passed away at the age of 87. Remembered by his friend Menachem Ros...

Anatoly Shcharansky, a Soviet mathematician, married Natalia Stieglitz (later Avital) on July 4, 1974, before she left for Israel. Shcharansky's efforts to l...

The BDS movement's celebrated victory over the security giant G4S turned out to be a significant defeat due to new anti-boycott laws in several U.S. states. ...

Lloyd Handwerker's book "Famous Nathan" chronicles how his grandfather Nathan Handwerker founded the iconic Nathan's Famous hot dog stand in Coney Island in ...

Elie Wiesel, a struggling journalist in 1957, embarked on a healing six-week road trip across America with his editor and wife, discovering the country's nat...

In this insightful interpretation of the Torah portion, the narrative of the Israelites demanding meat in the desert and Moses appointing elders to assist hi...

In this nostalgic piece, the author reflects on the spiritual nourishment and sense of peace she found during Shabbat services at summer camp in the Poconos ...

The rise of anti-Semitism amidst discussions of racism and privilege is a growing concern, particularly evident in political and social spheres like the UK's...

"And When I Die, I Won't Stay Dead" is a new documentary that sheds light on the life and work of Bob Kaufman, a Jewish African-American street poet who rema...

"My Father, the Adept" is a reflective account of the author's complex relationship with her father, who was both brilliant and eccentric. He lived an extrao...

Leonard Felson reflects on his father's journey as a Holocaust survivor facing the challenges of progressive dementia. While his father once vividly recounte...

The author reflects on fatherhood as he prepares for his third Fathers Day. Drawing from Biblical figures Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, he examines the complexi...

Moshe Yaalon, former Defense Minister of Israel, has declared his intention to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the country's top position in ...

Actor and playwright Tom Bird presented a unique and powerful staged reading titled "Bearing Witness" on Holocaust Memorial Day in April, intertwining narrat...

The text reflects on a video from 2002 showing the night before the writer's brother's gay marriage ceremony, where their father enthusiastically performed. ...

The tale "Rothschild's Luck; or, A Tale of Two Patrons" recounts a story about the wealthy Rothschild going on a journey and encountering a town where a loca...

The author, who is allergic to dairy and wheat, reflects on the challenges of participating in Jewish communal events and holidays due to food restrictions. ...

Tivnu: Building Justice is a Jewish gap-year program based in Portland, Oregon, aiming to combine Jewish identity with social justice work. Founded by Steve ...

Saul Bellow, the renowned writer, had a deep respect and admiration for Teddy Kollek, the former mayor of Jerusalem, whom he considered a captivating and inf...

Monika Weiss, a Polish transdisciplinary artist, is known for her thought-provoking installations and performances that explore memory and trauma, often invo...

Azerbaijan is home to a historic Jewish community dating back centuries. While once numbering around 59,000, most have since emigrated, with many settling in...

"Preacher," a TV show created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Sam Catlin, based on a popular comic book series, combines outrageous fun with deep theologic...

The documentary "The Ballad of Huma and Bad, Bad Anthony Weiner" follows the downfall of former Congressman Anthony Weiner, known for his sexting scandals, a...

Protesters gathered at a Whole Foods store to oppose CEO John Mackey's connection with former rabbi Marc Gafni, who has been accused of abuses of power, incl...

Morley Safer, the renowned broadcast journalist, shared his Jewish identity and practices in an interview featured in Stars of David. Despite not being obser...

The text reflects on the decline of the Jewish Bronx in the 1970s through the lens of the author's father, a rabbi who officiated at funerals in the area. Th...

The Talmud extensively discusses the laws and complexities surrounding marriage, from betrothal to divorce, highlighting the legalistic nature of marriage in...

Mike Packer, the Jewish owner of Packer Shoes in Teaneck, N.J., is a prominent figure in the sneaker industry. Descended from a family of shoe sellers, Packe...

The text discusses the founding of the Moscow Helsinki Group, a human rights organization, on its 40th anniversary. The group was established to monitor the ...

The text discusses the American culture as a unique entity influenced by restlessness, risk-taking, and a sense of journeying rather than settling. It contra...

Yom Haatzmaut is a day to reflect on Israel's independence and its adherence to the values laid out by David Ben-Gurion. To celebrate the occasion, Guy Sharr...

The writer reflects on their own lack of familiarity with "Where the Wild Things Are" from childhood, instead recalling Maurice Sendak's book "Pierre" about ...

The Yizkor, 1943 essay reflects on the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust, focusing on the tragic fate of the Jewish community in the face...

During World War II, French Jews played a significant role in the Resistance in France. Despite facing anti-Semitic laws and being stripped of their possessi...

In a recent episode of TLV1's StreetWise Hebrew podcast, Guy Sharrett discusses how Hebrew words related to the Holocaust have evolved in Israeli society. He...

Amid Israel's involvement in the Azeri-Armenian conflict over Ngorno-Karabakh, it maintains a strategic balance, considering its alliance with Azerbaijan for...

In a discussion on the StreetWise Hebrew podcast, host Guy Sharrett delves into the multifaceted meanings of the Hebrew word "kasher" beyond its common assoc...

Harriet Tubman, known as "Moses" for her courageous efforts in leading slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad, had a significant impact on Africa...

The essay discusses the complex history of Portuguese Jews in Suriname, particularly focusing on David Nassy and his family in the seventeenth century. Nassy...

In the final episode of Broad City's third season, titled "Jews on a Plane," Abbi and Ilana embark on a trip to Israel exploring their Jewish heritage. Throu...

The writer reflects on her journey towards self-liberation and self-acceptance following her divorce, particularly in the context of celebrating Pesach witho...

"The Settlement Cook Book" by Lizzie Black Kander, a Jewish reformer in early 20th-century America, was a significant culinary guide aimed at assimilating Je...

The author reflects on their childhood experiences of Passover cleaning in a hoarding household, where the holiday offered a welcome break from domestic chao...

Aviad Hacohen recounts the remarkable journey of a matzo cover that symbolizes Jewish perseverance and the aspiration for freedom. This matzo cover, original...