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Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein of Am Shalom in Glencoe, Illinois, and Chabad Lubavitch are pioneering virtual Jewish experiences in the metaverse, aiming to e...

Orthodox Jewish advocacy groups are pushing back against a bill passed by the Senate to make daylight saving time (DST) permanent, citing concerns about its ...

This article explores the celebration of Purim in Bucharest, Romania, during a time of political turmoil and conflict in Ukraine. The author highlights the e...

A Purim skit at Yeshiva University High School of Los Angeles (YULA) sparked controversy by mocking the progressive stances of Shalhevet, a crosstown Orthodo...

The U.S. Senate's recent unanimous approval of a bill to make daylight saving time permanent is set to impact the religious practices of observant Jews signi...

Rabbi Seth Winberg argues that getting drunk during Purim is dangerous and not a mitzvah. While it is commonly believed that one must drink wine on Purim unt...

Gabriel Lichtmann's Purim film, "The Red Star," tells the story of Laila Salama, a fictional character who is a Jewish secret agent in Argentina. Salama is p...

Purim Katan, or Little Purim, is a lesser-known celebration that occurs in Jewish leap years when there are two months of Adar. The Jewish calendar occasiona...

This article discusses a unique Purim recipe for Corned Beef, Cabbage, and Guinness Hamantaschen, or shamrock-taschen, suitable for Purim and St. Patrick's D...

Israel Sabag, the director of the Joint Distribution Committee's programs in several countries, including Romania, has been helping Ukrainian refugees find s...

The Forward has covered the Babyn Yar massacre in Ukraine, where Nazis killed over 33,000 Jews, since 1941. The initial report came from American corresponde...

To ease the overwhelm of preparing for Purim, Carly Pildis suggests making giant hamantaschen instead of many small ones. The recipe involves creating a larg...

Olga Gamzeynova, a 69-year-old Ukrainian refugee, shares her story as she crosses the border into Romania to escape the violence and destruction caused by th...

In this article, Liza Schoenfein proposes a creative twist on the traditional hamantaschen cookie for Purim. She suggests making hamantaschen pizzas by using...

In this personal reflection, the author shares her experiences growing up as a mixed-race child with survivor grandparents. Her grandparents, who were part o...

The spelling of place names in Ukraine, such as Kyiv or Kiev, and the transliteration of names like Zelensky or Zelenskyy, have significant political implica...

Sight & Sound is known for its evangelical biblical productions but faced a unique challenge with Queen Esther as it lacks overt religious content. Despite c...

The Bulova Accutron watch, produced between 1960 and 1972, has been a game-changer for cantors in orthodox synagogues. Featuring a tuning fork timekeeping el...

This article discusses the similarities and differences between Russian and Ukrainian cuisine amidst the ongoing conflict between the two nations. While both...

In this article, Linor Attias, a volunteer medic with United Hatzalah and an emergency management specialist, shares her experiences at the Ukrainian-Moldova...

In this personal account, the author recounts a trip to Ukraine in 1970 to explore his Jewish roots, during which he is detained by the KGB for visiting a ci...

Over 800 people participated in an online poetry reading organized to support Ukrainian writers whose lives are at risk due to the approaching Russian forces...

This article provides a personal perspective on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with a specific focus on Donetsk, the author's mother's home...

The President and CEO of HIAS, Mark Hetfield, calls on Jews worldwide to help the displaced Ukrainians who are fleeing their cities due to the ongoing war. H...

As the crisis in Ukraine continues, there are several organizations providing aid and support to the Jewish community there. Project Kesher is assisting wome...

As Russia invades Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has Jewish heritage, responds by comparing the invasion to Nazi Germany. This framing...

Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) was co-founded by Shelly Christensen in 2009. The movement aims to promote inclusion and...

Betondorp, a neighborhood in Amsterdam that was once home to a thriving Jewish community, is preparing to celebrate its centennial. The area was created in t...

Teddy Roosevelt, known for diverse accomplishments like his presidency, conservation efforts, and creation of the teddy bear, had a significant positive impa...

The article discusses the Jewish legacies of various U.S. presidents, highlighting their interactions with the Jewish community and providing a humorous rati...

The article discusses the iconic Levys rye bread ad campaign that ran in New York City from 1961 to the 1970s. The campaign featured non-Jewish New Yorkers o...

A group of prominent Jewish women have intensified their political activism efforts with the relaunch of Jewish Democratic Women for Action, focusing on enga...

Jewish high schools across the United States are seeing a surge in popularity for girls flag football teams. As youth tackle football participation declines,...

This article discusses Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with the Jewish community throughout her 70-year reign. The author highlights several instances wher...

Deborah E. Lipstadt faced a long-delayed confirmation hearing for the position of antisemitism envoy, with Senate Republicans challenging her qualifications ...

Harpo Marx, famous for his silence in the Marx Brothers comedy act, once tried to save his German Jewish aunt, Helene Schickler, from Europe during World War...

David Friedman's memoir "Sledgehammer: How Breaking with the Past Brought Peace to the Middle East" offers a controversial yet insightful account of his tenu...

Jewish communities, feeling vulnerable after recent synagogue attacks, are actively seeking security funding. Rabbi Jonathan Klein's congregation in Bakersfi...

The recent report from Amnesty International accusing Israel of committing apartheid against Palestinians has sparked controversy. Supporters of the Boycott,...

The newly drawn electoral district in Rockland County, New York, presents both a challenge and an opportunity for increased Orthodox Jewish political influen...

"Prayer for the French Republic" is a play written by Joshua Harmon that explores the question of whether it is safe to be Jewish in France. The play follows...

Amnesty International has released a report accusing Israel of apartheid, which has gained support from major human rights groups. The adoption of this term ...

Goodman Ace, an ace Jewish comedy writer, is often overlooked despite his significant contributions to American comedy. Known as America's greatest wit by co...

Amnesty International is set to release a report accusing Israel of committing apartheid and depriving Palestinians of basic rights. The report alleges that ...

A rural Tennessee school board's decision to remove the graphic novel Maus from its curriculum has sparked backlash. In response, a comic-book store in Knoxv...

In Tennessee, the decision to ban Art Spiegelman's graphic novel "Maus" from the eighth-grade curriculum due to content concerns has led to debates about the...

Noa and Barnabas Szollos, siblings born in Hungary and raised in Austria, are representing Israel in the Winter Olympics for alpine skiing events. Their jour...

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has made the decision to include a permanent exhibition on Hollywood's Jewish pioneers after receiving backlash from do...

The book "Transatlantic Russian Jewishness: Ideological Voyages of the Yiddish Daily Forverts in the First Half of the Twentieth Century" by Gennady Estraikh...

The Jewish tradition of shiva, a week-long period of mourning following the funeral of a first-degree relative, has been significantly impacted by the COVID-...