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Helen Paloge critiques the stance of GLYK, a queer Yiddish theater collective, which has aligned with Palestinians post-October 7th attacks, viewing it as a ...

Israel stands at a crossroads one year after the tragic events of October 7, 2023, as the nation grapples with two conflicting visions. On one side is the ph...

Pope Francis declared a fast on October 7, coinciding with the Catholic Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and aiming to promote peace amid global conflicts. Wh...

Jodi Rudoren reflects on the complexities of Jewish identity and responsibility in the year following the October 7th attacks. As the anniversary approaches,...

A recent report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reveals a staggering increase in antisemitic incidents in the U.S., reaching over 10,000 occurrences sinc...

Abe Saperstein, founder of the Harlem Globetrotters, is celebrated in a new biography by Mark and Matthew Jacob for his immense contributions to basketball a...

Canadian director Philippe Lesage's film "Who by Fire," featured in the New York Film Festival, draws inspiration from Leonard Cohen's song of the same name,...

The article reflects on a year after the traumatic events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked southern Israel, resulting in a devastating conflict. It hi...

One year after the Oct. 7 outbreak of war in Gaza, student protests have persisted across U.S. campuses, advocating for divestment from military-supporting c...

Following the devastating attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz by Hamas on October 7, the community is deeply divided on how to proceed. Chen Itzik, a survivor and lifel...

The article by Rob Eshman discusses the impact of the Oct. 7 crises in Israel on the American Jewish community, emphasizing the need for a strategic shift fr...

The oral history captures the poignant experiences of five American Jews on October 7, 2023, a day marked by a horrifying Hamas terrorist attack in Israel th...

Yaacov Yadgar explores the potential reconfiguration of Jewish identity amidst evolving views on Zionism, particularly in the wake of recent conflicts. He ob...

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove reflects on the limitations of traditional Jewish mourning rituals in the wake of ongoing tragedies, particularly those stemming from t...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Justin Goldstein shares personal reflections on witnessing devastation in Asheville, N.C., and its impact on the local ...

Jessica Wolfendale explores the concept of 'false equivalency' in discussions around war crimes committed by Israel and Hamas. Despite the International Crim...

Jay Michaelson reflects on the complex emotions surrounding Rosh Hashanah during a turbulent time marked by conflict involving Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran. H...

An Israeli couple living in Haifa is considering whether to stay in the conflict zone or move to the U.S., where they have been offered a secure living arran...

In the midst of a missile strike and terror attack in Tel Aviv, a mother's journey through the chaos highlights the resilience and normalcy Israelis strive t...

During the vice presidential debate, the first question posed to Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz centered on the controversial topic of a pr...

Lev Kreitman, CEO of Israel's Midburn festival and a reserve soldier, is heralded for heroically confronting gunmen during a shooting in Tel Aviv on October ...

In light of a recent Iranian missile strike on Israel, columnist Dan Perry explores three potential responses Israel might consider: a symbolic pro forma ret...

In a conversation with Rob Eshman, Israeli security expert Nimrod Novik discusses the recent Iranian airstrike on Israel and the implications for Israeli ret...

The tradition of placing stones on Jewish graves is deeper than merely marking a visit. As Rabbi Daniel Cohen explains, gravestones symbolize the static lega...

Lee Zeldin, a prominent Jewish Republican, sought to justify Donald Trump's recent controversial remarks suggesting that Jews would be to blame if he loses t...

Robert Zaretsky reflects on Neil Postman's prophetic warnings about the influence of media, particularly the shift from a reading culture to one dominated by...

Iran launched a missile barrage against Israel, targeting Tel Aviv, while at the same time, a terrorist attack in Jaffa resulted in the death of at least six...

Victoria Granof's new cookbook, "Sicily, My Sweet," explores the multifaceted culinary heritage of Sicilian Jews through a blend of personal history and reci...

Francis Ford Coppola's new film, Megalopolis, while aesthetically impressive, falls short morally, according to Jay Michaelson. The film uses an outdated mor...

An Israeli flak jacket, procured by a Forward journalist, became a symbol of the chaotic environment for foreign reporters covering the aftermath of the Octo...

One year after the traumatic events of October 7th, 2023, where Hamas attacks devastated Sderot, Israel, the city is undertaking significant reconstruction p...

Benyamin Cohen reflects on Jimmy Carter's hundredth birthday by providing a whimsical comparison to the longevity of biblical figures, like Methuselah, who s...

In the upcoming debate between Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, both candidates present minimal direct ties to Jewish communities, co...

Brady Corbet's film "The Brutalist" and Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" serve as cinematic critiques of Ayn Rand's Objectivism, contesting the notion th...

A California man, Jaime Tran, was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for two drive-by shootings targeting Jewish victims in Los Angeles' Pico-Robertson ...

In this opinion piece, Aviya Kushner critiques media portrayals of Hassan Nasrallah, the late Hezbollah leader, who is described by some outlets as a "toweri...

Dania Bressler reflects on her identity and spiritual journey through music, particularly through the piece 'Tfilah' by Lera Auerbach, which became poignant ...

Zara Hai, a Pakistani-American Muslim high school student, reflects on her experiences following the events of October 7, where both Israelis and Palestinian...

In a post-Oct. 7 world, high school senior Anniyah Rizvi reflects on the polarized reactions within her diverse school community, illustrating a broader stru...

Libby Raviv, a high school student from Claremont, California, shares her distressing experience following the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel. As the only person ...

Ethan VanderWalde, a high school senior from Memphis, shares his personal reflections on the impact of the events of October 7. Initially dismissing it as a ...

Max Alperstein, a Jewish Latino teenager born in Guatemala and raised in New York City, shares how the events of October 7, where shocking violence was infli...

Yidishland, an influential Yiddish magazine, has recently published the first chapter of a new adventure novel. This work contributes to the ongoing revival ...

In the year since the Israel-Hamas conflict intensified, visual symbols have emerged to communicate political stances globally. Watermelon imagery, represent...

The article provides a nuanced reflection on Jimmy Carter's complex and controversial legacy in relation to Jewish communities and Israel, as he celebrates h...

In a significant development, Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been framed as a moral victory, potentially destabilizing Hezbo...

Israeli hip-hop artist Shaanan Streett reflects on his time as a soldier in Gaza in 1991, when a seemingly peaceful day during the First Intifada saw Palesti...

In the wake of the October 7 conflict, Jewish queer individuals are facing increased tension and alienation in dating scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ ...

As the Jewish holidays approach, curiosity about Vice President Kamala Harris's brisket recipe emerges, given her Jewish husband Doug Emhoff's comments on he...

The exhibition "Seeking Joy" at the Dr. Bernard Heller Museum, led by curator Phyllis Freedman and director Jean Bloch Rosensaft, showcases 50 selected works...