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During a blizzard in the city, a yellow cab gets stuck in a huge snowpile, leaving the driver in despair. Passersby, including a cheerful group in festive ha...

In this thought-provoking piece, the author reflects on the feeling of being a stranger in one's own country, a sentiment experienced by individuals when the...

The Matzoball, a popular party for Jewish singles held on Christmas Eve, began in 1987 by Andrew Rudnick as a way to bring together young Jewish professional...

In this personal essay, a convert to Judaism grapples with her love for Christmas traditions and how to navigate celebrating them while being Jewish. Despite...

For Hanukkah celebrations, when enjoying traditional oily foods like latkes and knishes, consider pairing them with sparkling white wine like Prosecco or Cav...

The text discusses a vegan recipe for Sweet and Savory Mini Latkes, emphasizing healthy and beautiful plant-based eating during Hanukkah. It encourages simpl...

The author reflects on their Jewish identity through various life stages, highlighting their connection to Jewish culture, particularly through food. They sh...

Frederick Wiseman, a pioneering documentary filmmaker known for his subtle yet profound explorations of everyday life, remains a unique figure in cinema. Unl...

A Hanukkah celebration at a Brooklyn home highlighted Moroccan Jewish culinary traditions, featuring dishes like chicken levivot and sfenj (Moroccan doughnut...

Four Orthodox rabbinic scholars, Michael Wygoda, J. David Bleich, Michael Broyde, and Itamar Warhaftig, assert that Jewish law permits torturing enemies in c...

After being responsible for signing jury duty summons in New York for 45 years, Norman Goodman, the New York County Clerk, is retiring on his 91st birthday. ...

As Hanukkah approaches, the celebration's culinary traditions shine with comforting and delicious food like latkes and jelly donuts. From classic recipes lik...

Ziad Abu Ein, a Palestinian activist known for organizing the Olive Branch March during the First Intifada, demonstrated his commitment to nonviolent protest...

Yehuda Glick, a prominent figure advocating for Jewish prayer rights at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, was shot four times by a Palestinian assailant in an a...

In 2014, Hollywood saw a resurgence of biblical movies with Darren Aronofsky's "Noah" and Ridley Scott's "Exodus: Gods and Kings." These films feature big-na...

Gil Marks, a renowned Jewish food scholar, passed away at 62 in Jerusalem. An ordained rabbi and prolific writer, his monumental work, "Encyclopedia of Jewis...

Despite historical concerns about diminishing Jewish identity echoed in publications like Look magazine 50 years ago and the recent Pew Research report, the ...

The text discusses the grave injustice of the Staten Island grand jury's decision to not bring an NYPD officer to trial for the chokehold death of Eric Garne...

The Red Apple Rest was a beloved roadside restaurant in Southfields, N.Y., where travelers stopped on their way to the Catskills, serving over a million cust...

Martin Greenfield is a renowned figure in mens fashion, having tailored suits for top personalities like President Obama and celebrities such as Michael Jack...

Ronnie Fein, a food writer and cookbook author from Stamford, CT, faced the challenge of creating a dish that would cater to both vegetarians and meat lovers...

The article discusses the recent surge of violence in Israel, questioning if it marks the beginning of a third Intifada, potentially orchestrated by Palestin...

Janna Gur, a prominent figure in Israeli culinary circles, has shifted her focus in her new cookbook "Jewish Soul Food: From Minsk to Marrakesh" to tradition...

Judy Blume's 1977 book "Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself" follows a 10-year-old girl in 1947 Miami Beach who is convinced that Adolf Hitler might be liv...

Kosherfest, a renowned two-day kosher food expo, featured various trends in kosher food this year, including the arrival of Israels Marzipan Bakery in Americ...

Jewish emigrants who returned to Germany after being expelled found themselves as irreplaceable teachers, contributing to German philosophy and influencing t...

Richard Eisenberg, a Jewish veteran haunted by memories of the Vietnam War, found solace in honoring a military chaplain, Rabbi Meir Engel, with Kaddish ever...

Phyllis Koegel, the marketing director of the Orthodox Union's Kosher Division, plays a crucial role in persuading companies worldwide to obtain kosher certi...

Georg Mordechai Langer, an overlooked figure in Franz Kafka's life, was a gay Hasidic Hebrew teacher with a deep interest in mysticism and Hebrew literature....

Israeli Chef Einat Admony, known for her restaurants in New York City, shares tips on making hummus and eggplant mousse reminiscent of baba ghanoush in a vid...

The Jewish Museum's exhibition on Helena Rubinstein explores the rise of the first woman magnate in the cosmetics industry. Rubinstein, the daughter of a Jew...

The article discusses how Talmudic sages historically argued for fair wages, an issue still relevant today as the debate over income inequality and minimum w...

R.L. Stine, known for his iconic Goosebumps series and considered the Stephen King of children's literature, shared insights on his career and Jewish upbring...

Israeli historian Otto Dov Kulka's book "Landscapes of the Metropolis of Death," based on his experience as a child in Auschwitz, is praised for its poetic a...

Mimouna, a group of Moroccan Muslims dedicated to preserving Jewish Moroccan culture, held an event at Congregation Shearith Israel in Manhattan to educate a...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the Metropolitan Opera's staging of "The Death of Klinghoffer," focusing on the reactions to the opera abou...

A Swiss company, Migros, has issued an apology and recalled around 2,000 creamer packets featuring images of Hitler and Mussolini found in coffee shops in Sw...

The article discusses the traditional Middle Eastern method of making stuffed vegetables, which differs from the American version involving peppers and tomat...

Simchat Torah, a holiday celebrating the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle, has grown in popularity over the centuries despite not being mentioned...

Israeli expatriates in the U.K., organized by the new Israeli Forum Task Force, made a political statement by protesting outside the Qatari Embassy in London...

Pita bread in Israel is undergoing a culinary makeover, with gourmet pita establishments offering upscale fillings like lamb kebab and chicken steak. Celebri...

Rabbi David Wolpe explores the complex heroism of King David in the book "David: The Divided Heart." Despite David's renowned accomplishments as a unifier of...

On an intermediate day of Sukkot, thousands of Orthodox Jews visit Hershey Park for a festive event combining amusement park rides, Jewish entertainment, and...

The article discusses the relevance of ancient Jewish sabbatical laws, particularly the Shmita, in the modern economy. It explains how the original laws mand...

A Catskills bungalow colony with a rich history dating back to 1941, originally founded by Nathan Jacoby, was recently the site of a reunion organized by his...

The article discusses the evolution of narcoterrorism, from its roots in Latin America with figures like Pablo Escobar, to its impact on Israel through group...

The text describes the author's experiences and reflections on Yom Kippur in various settings, from a synagogue in Jerusalem to a small gathering in a suburb...

Brookings Institution, in response to accusations by Lee Smith about Martin Indyk and Qatar funding, clarified that the $14.8 million from Qatar was a pledge...

The author reflects on a personal dilemma when her husband wanted to break the Yom Kippur fast early to accommodate his migraine, while she preferred to wait...

The article criticizes the upcoming film "Exodus: Gods and Kings," starring Christian Bale as Moses, comparing it unfavorably to the beloved 1998 animated fi...