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As tensions rise in Israel with fears of an imminent attack by Iran coinciding with the observance of Tisha B'Av, a Jewish day of mourning, the author grappl...

American Jews should be enthusiastic about voting for Tim Walz, Minnesota Governor and Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, even though he is not Jew...

Major Jewish organizations, including Hillel International and the Anti-Defamation League, have jointly released guidelines advocating for the protection of ...

Members of the Uncommitted movement, dissatisfied with Democratic support for Israel, view Kamala Harris' selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a potential...

Amid disappointment among some Jewish Democrats over Kamala Harris not selecting Josh Shapiro as her running mate, allegations of antisemitism by the GOP for...

The article discusses the relief felt by the author and others that Governor Josh Shapiro did not run for vice president due to concerns about increased anti...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as the vice presidential running mate for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Walz's moderate views and executive...

Josh Shapiro, the current Pennsylvania governor, is being considered as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris, which could make him part of the first Je...

In a piece by Aviya Kushner, an encounter with an elderly woman in Israel sparks reflections on the current political climate under Benjamin Netanyahu's lead...

The article discusses the issue of torture in Israel, drawing parallels to the French use of torture during the Algerian war of independence. It highlights t...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently gained attention for an incident involving a baby bear he found in Central Park back in 2014. Kennedy's explanation of the eve...

Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons, a Unitarian Universalist minister in Brooklyn, decided to leave her successful ministerial role and the Unitarianism denomination to stu...

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, which his friends and family found unimaginable given his characte...

Chef Erez Komarovsky expresses deep attachment to Israel's north, particularly to his home in Mattat, despite the government's evacuation order following Hez...

Vice President Kamala Harris and her Jewish husband, Doug Emhoff, spoke at a Passover Seder about Israeli hostages in Gaza and ceasefire negotiations, emphas...

The article reflects on the life and impact of David Biale, a Jewish scholar and radical known for his infectious smile and unwavering passion for Jewish stu...

In a Tel Aviv jewelry store, a woman's emotional purchase of a green necklace amid ongoing warfare in Israel prompts reflections on the struggles and fears f...

Lenny Kaye, known as Patti Smith's collaborator, guitarist, and co-songwriter, is a rock 'n' roll legend stemming from his work on Smith's debut album "Horse...

The article discusses a new book, "Kafka: Selected Stories," which offers a masterful translation by Mark Harman, bringing readers closer to Franz Kafka's wo...

Rafael Shimunov criticizes Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's response to campus protests against Israel's actions in Gaza, arguing that it disqualifies hi...

The article discusses the emotional struggle of Emma Tsurkov, sister of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Jewish academic abducted by an Iraqi paramilitary group 500 days...

A concerning trend has been observed in Israel where protesters, many wearing yarmulkes, support anti-liberal causes, particularly amid the growing influence...

In the Paris Olympics, the United States women's foil team, which included Jewish fencers Jackie Dubrovich and Maia Weintraub, clinched the gold medal by def...

Israel recently conducted targeted assassinations of high-ranking Hamas and Hezbollah officials, part of a longstanding strategy signaling that any attack on...

A new nonprofit group called St. Louis Votes is aiming to increase Jewish voter turnout in Missouri's 1st Congressional District by suggesting that antisemit...

Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, exemplifies his Jewish identity by openly acknowledging it and confronting antisemitism, notably after an attack ...

Former President Trump falsely accused Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a prominent Jewish figure, of being a proud member of Hamas during a campaign ra...

Vladimir Kara-Murza is a Russian Jewish dissident known for his activism against the Kremlin and criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He was releas...

In his book "Takeover: Hitler's Final Rise to Power," historian Timothy Ryback examines how Adolf Hitler ascended to power in a functioning democracy despite...

The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, a top leader of Hamas, by Israel in Iran has complex implications. While Israel sees it as a significant achievement in ...

In Israel, recent events involving allegations of rape and torture against Palestinian detainees have led to far-right protests, including the breaching of m...

Elizabeth Wolf, a woman charged with attempting to drown a Palestinian child, has been inaccurately labeled as Jewish by the Israeli publication Yedioth Ahro...

The assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel, following the killing of a top Hezbollah military leader, Fuad Shukr, poses risks of re...

The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh raises questions about whether it will lead to peace or further conflict in the region, as well as what it m...

In a wild conspiracy theory rant, Candace Owens asserts that obscure 18th-century Jewish figure Jacob Frank and his followers, known as Frankists, are behind...

Far-right extremists recently stormed two IDF bases in protest of soldiers being investigated for alleged abuse of a Palestinian detainee. While claiming to ...

Right-wing Israeli protesters recently stormed military bases to free soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian prisoners, sparking clashes with police and sol...

The FBI has linked the man who shot former President Donald Trump to a social media account containing antisemitic and anti-immigrant comments expressing ext...

Former President Donald Trump's recent comments about antisemitism, such as accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of not liking Jewish people despite being m...

In a playful exploration of the term "weird" in politics, the article discusses the use of Yiddish language to describe political opponents. Highlighting the...

In a critique of JD Vance's ideas about parenthood, Rabbi Jay Michaelson argues against Vance's assertion that having children is a prerequisite for caring f...

In July 2024, an Orthodox synagogue in Los Angeles, Kahal Ahavas Yisroel, faced vandalism with multiple broken windows, leading to fear and security concerns...

Capitol Hill aides have established the Congressional Dissent Channel, a website where Congressional staffers can anonymously express opposition to U.S. supp...

The Pittsburgh Jewish community recently faced antisemitic attacks when the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Chabad of Squirrel Hill were vandaliz...

The Olympic opening ceremony was a chaotic and controversial event that faced criticism from the Christian right for perceived anti-Christian elements. Parti...

Jewish patrons came to the aid of the Golden Globe diner on Long Island once more, following an incident where vandals smashed its window, a potential hate c...

In the wake of a devastating Hezbollah strike on a Druze village in Israel, there are concerns of escalating tensions leading to a wider regional conflict. T...

Brad Lander, the current New York City Comptroller and the highest-ranking Jewish elected official, has announced his candidacy for mayor in the upcoming ele...

Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflects on his experiences at the bedside of individuals in their final moments of life, drawing from personal memories and professional ...

Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflects on his experiences at the deathbeds of individuals, highlighting the impact of family presence during these final moments. He emp...