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"Leopoldstadt," a play by Tom Stoppard, explores the difference between a Jew of culture and a cultural Jew. Set in Vienna from the late 19th century to the ...

Maggie Haberman's new book "Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America" provides a candid look into Donald Trump's presidency, re...

William Shatner's latest memoir, "Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder," offers a contemplative look at his life and experiences. Shatner explo...

This article discusses the experiences of Adriana Fernandez, a non-Jewish nanny who has become knowledgeable about Jewish customs and traditions through her ...

At a Rosh Hashanah reception at the White House, President Joe Biden highlighted his longstanding connection with the Jewish community, humorously noting his...

The author argues that Mort Sahl, the late comedian known for his political commentary, should be the next host of The Daily Show. The author proposes a holo...

Manischewitz wine, a staple during Jewish holidays, is made in a unique process known as Kosher Crush where all the wine for the year is produced in a single...

The struggle for LGBTQ recognition at Yeshiva University (YU) has become emblematic for other students facing similar challenges at religious institutions. Y...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano for accepting a campaign donation from Andrew ...

Art Cashin, director of floor operations at UBS Financial Services, suggests that the recent stock market plunge may be influenced by traditional cycles, som...

Dini Klein, author of the cookbook Prep + Rally, shares her strategy for reducing stress during meal prep. She found that by spending an hour or so on Sunday...

Dini Klein shares her recipe for a delicious breakfast loaf that can also be made into muffins. She worked on perfecting the recipe to make it moist, fluffy,...

The use of the shofar by right-wing Christian politicians, particularly in the United States, is raising controversy among Jewish communities. Increasingly, ...

Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, a former Navy contractor and ex-Army reservist who participated in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, has been sentenced t...

In this article, readers share how they observe Shabbat in different ways. Some examples include a rabbi making special hot chocolate with Torah story-themed...

A vintage video of the Miami Boys Choir singing the Hebrew song "Yerushalayim" has gone viral on TikTok, garnering millions of views. Non-Jewish TikTok users...

During renovations at the Merrick Jewish Centre in Merrick, New York, a massive sculpture was uncovered behind a mirrored wall in the lobby. The relief sculp...

Shahanna McKinney-Baldon, an African American female cantor, will pay tribute to Goldye Steiner, an early 20th-century black cantor who performed Jewish litu...

In this article, Rob Snyder, the Chief People and Sustainability Officer at Acme Smoked Fish Corporation, responds to a previous article about the sustainabi...

As synagogues plan for in-person Rosh Hashanah services, some members continue to prefer attending virtually due to fear of catching COVID-19. Many synagogue...

The article discusses the origins of the fascist "Sieg Heil" salute and its connections to American hate groups. The recent Trump rally in which supporters r...

At a recent Trump rally in Ohio, supporters raised their index fingers in the air, leading to speculation about whether this gesture was a form of hate speec...

This video demonstrates how to make tzimmes, a traditional stew often served for Rosh Hashanah. Tzimmes typically includes carrots, sweet fruits, and vegetab...

Yang Meng, one of only a few Chinese academics fluent in Yiddish, recently taught the first Yiddish class ever at Peking University in Beijing. The class att...

Germany's public broadcaster, Deutsche Welle (DW), has updated its code of conduct to require employees to support Israel's right to exist. This change came ...

In the heated Pennsylvania governor race, Republican candidate Doug Mastriano criticized his Democratic opponent, Josh Shapiro, for his Jewish education and ...

The Jewish establishment, including the UJA-Federation of New York and the Jewish Education Project, funds and supports Jewish schools in the region, includi...

A recent book, "The Divider," by journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser, reveals behind-the-scenes details about the signing ceremony of the Abraham Accor...

The wedding of UAE Chief Rabbi Levi Duchman and Lea Hadad in Abu Dhabi marks a significant milestone for Jewish visibility in the Arabian Gulf, coinciding wi...

A synagogue on Manhattan's Upper West Side announced that it would no longer serve lox in an effort to reduce the environmental impact of pollution and overf...

Marvel Studios has announced that Shira Haas will play the Israeli superhero, Sabra, in the upcoming film Captain America: New World Order. The inclusion of ...

A recent study from the Jewish Language Project at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion explores how Jewish names have changed over time and wha...

At the premiere of his new film, The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg discussed how his Jewish identity is portrayed in the autobiographical movie. The film, co-w...

The documentary film, "Three Minutes: A Lengthening," features rare 1938 footage from a Jewish neighborhood in Nasielsk, Poland, capturing the lives of child...

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch of Britain, has passed away at the age of 96. Her reign witnessed the transformation of British Jewry, from b...

Despite progress in promoting women to leadership positions in Jewish federations, women still lag behind men in top leadership roles at major city federatio...

Maurice Duke, a Jewish talent manager and film producer in Hollywood, was known for his low-budget B-movies that capitalized on popular trends and fads. His ...

The article by Jodi Rudoren explores the provocative and unsettling educational board game, "Gestapo: A Game of the Holocaust," which was discovered at a syn...

Mark Spitz, the renowned Jewish-American swimmer, made Olympic history at the 1972 Munich Games by winning seven gold medals, setting world records in each e...

Josh Shapiro, the Pennsylvania Attorney General and Democratic nominee for governor, attributes his dedication to public service to his childhood activism in...

Moyshe Beregovsky, an ethnomusicologist, traveled to Ukrainian Jewish villages in the late 1920s to record their songs and preserve their culture. His archiv...

The recent tweet by AIPAC accusing George Soros of undermining American politics by supporting J Street has sparked debates on whether such statements can be...

"The Patient," a psychological thriller featuring Steve Carell as the Jewish therapist Dr. Alan Strauss, is highlighted as one of the most authentically Jewi...

The article discusses the role of the social media account "Libs of TikTok" in fueling a potential pogrom against trans youth and their allies. The account, ...

Filteroff, a video-first speed-dating app founded by Zach Schleien and Brian Weinreich, is offering virtual speed-dating events for Orthodox Jewish singles a...

After over 90 years, the lost Yiddish opera Bas Sheve by composer Henech Kon and librettist Moyshe Broderzon is being performed for the first time in North A...

The Forward has received the Rabbi Malcolm H. Stern Grant at the IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy. The grant will enable the Forward to par...

Scott Jensen, the Republican nominee for governor in Minnesota, refused to retract his comparison of COVID-19 policies to Nazi measures, specifically Kristal...

Canadian Diversity Minister Ahmed Hussen has denounced and withdrawn a grant from a government-funded project after discovering antisemitic tweets from senio...

In this article, the author discusses the issue of progressive antisemitism and the need to confront it within the progressive movement. The author reflects ...