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A property dispute over a valuable library of religious books owned by the Lubavitcher Rebbe has led to tensions between Russian officials and Chabad represe...

The article discusses the often overlooked contributions of non-Jewish individuals within the Jewish community, focusing on the stories of Mr. Roetta, a Hisp...

In 1663 London, during Simchat Torah, renowned diarist Samuel Pepys unexpectedly entered Congregation Shaar Hashamayim, a Spanish & Portuguese synagogue, and...

Vasily Grossman's monumental novel "Life and Fate" is a profound exploration of Soviet life during World War II, notably during the Battle of Stalingrad. Gro...

Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series, first published in the 1950s, delves into the ambitious narrative of a secluded group of Encyclopedists tasked with preserv...

Philip Birnbaum, known for his Siddur published in 1977, is a Polish-born translator and editor who aimed to make Jewish liturgy more accessible for an Ameri...

Matthew Fishbane reflects on Roger Kahn's 1972 work "The Boys of Summer," a poignant narrative that intertwines the legacy of baseball with themes of Jewish ...

"Man Is Not Alone" by Abraham Joshua Heschel, published in 1951, presents faith as a profound connection akin to the intimacy between lovers, where one repla...

Irving Howe's "World of Our Fathers" is a seminal work exploring the immigration of Eastern European Jews to the United States, with a focus on New York City...

Ludwig Wittgenstein's "Philosophical Investigations," published in 1953, challenges traditional views of language and truth by asserting that words do not si...

"Auto-da-F" by Elias Canetti is a novel depicting the downfall of a sheltered intellectual who marries his cruel and uneducated housekeeper, leading to the d...

Orly Castel-Bloom's novel "Dolly City" presents a shocking and imaginative tale where madness is likened to a ripe orange being sent to Europe in Jaffa crate...

Rashi, a prominent Jewish commentator who lived in the 11th century, is widely regarded as the greatest Jewish commentator of all time. He provided interpret...

Joe Biden is set to headline the upcoming J Street Conference, a liberal pro-Israel event. In the past, the conference lacked high-level officials due to pol...

"Without Feathers" by Woody Allen (1975) features stories that resemble Saturday Night Live sketches with one-joke concepts like "The Whore of Mensa" that ar...

Jacobo Timerman's memoir, "Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number," serves as a profound reflection on his harrowing experiences during Argentina's D...

In James Joyce's "Ulysses," the protagonist Leopold Bloom, a Jew, embodies a modern-day Odysseus on a wandering journey. Bloom's Jewishness is subtly woven i...

Susan Sontag's 1977 essay collection "On Photography" remains eerily prescient, especially in today's world where everything seems to culminate in a photogra...

In this personal essay, the author reflects on her experience as a single woman during Sukkot, a holiday typically focused on family and harvest. Feeling out...

The author recounts visiting the yahrzeit plaque of their paternal grandmother, Eva Katz, at Congregation Beth Jacob of Beverly Hills, reflecting on their fa...

After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the Beth Israel congregation faced immense challenges with their synagogue heavily damaged. Despite the loss ...

The author reflects on their deep emotional connection to Yom Kippur, particularly through the Kol Nidre prayer, which symbolizes a sense of belonging in the...

The text delves into the complexity of Jewish identity and practice, emphasizing that for many Jews today, Judaism no longer feels like a native language due...

The discussion explores the Story of Jonah as a lesson on solitary confinement and redemption in modern times. Drawing parallels between Jonah's solitude in ...

The author reflects on her personal experiences with both abortion and miscarriage, asserting her right to have her own feelings about these events. She high...

In the upcoming New York City mayoral primary, voters will be deciding on the return of disgraced politicians Anthony Weiner and Eliot Spitzer to public offi...

Amichai Lau-Lavie, the spiritual leader of Lab/Shul, explores the tradition of acquiring new items for Rosh Hashanah in Prepent 5774. He suggests reflecting ...

Thomas McKittrick, the American banker who served as president of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) during WWII, played a duplicitous role by aidi...

The text explores the connection between bees, sexual energy, and Jewish sexual laws, particularly around abstinence and intention in sexual engagement. Draw...

The article discusses the significance of challah and its variations for different Jewish communities. Originally a symbol of an offering, challah now repres...

When the author, Etgar Keret, was 19 and serving in the Israeli army, he wrote his first story during a long shift in a remote computer room. Feeling uncerta...

The Chassidic House Party, a brief yet impactful music ensemble, captivated the Hasidic community in Crown Heights with their fusion of traditional Jewish me...

The release of the final set of Nixon tapes by the Nixon Presidential Library continues to reveal the extent of President Nixon's anti-Jewish sentiment, with...

This article highlights three exceptional Jewish biographies suitable for readers of all ages. "The Boy Who Loved Math" depicts Paul Erds' remarkable life as...

The author discusses their unwavering loyalty to Detroit sports teams, despite living in Boston, attributing this allegiance to their father's influence. The...

Israel's culinary landscape is experiencing an Asian-inspired revolution, with restaurants like Taizu offering a fusion of street foods from Southeast Asian ...

Mayyim Hayyim, a Jewish community mikveh in Newton, Massachusetts, offers a unique ritual for women seeking comfort and healing after having an abortion. The...

Yemen, known today as a haven for al-Qaida, was once ruled by Jewish kings of the Himyarite dynasty for over 150 years, profoundly impacting Arabian history....

"A Jewish Star" is an Orthodox Jewish singing competition modeled after American Idol, providing a unique platform for Jewish male singers within the constra...

The discussion surrounding Jewish involvement in the slave trade has been a contentious one, often fueled by groups like the Nation of Islam. The Nation of I...

French-born Israeli Meyer Habib, endorsed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, won a special election to become the first observant Jew in the French Nation...

The article discusses the transition of power in Qatar from Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani to his son Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who inherited no...

The article discusses the efforts to integrate Israeli Arabs into Israel's high-tech sector, focusing on initiatives like the Nazareth Industrial Park and th...

Daniel Libeskind, a renowned architect and child of Holocaust survivors, designed a Holocaust memorial featuring steel panels shaped like a Star of David to ...

Leonard Garment, a key figure during the Watergate scandal, passed away at 89. While his defense of Nixon was noted, his crucial work with Daniel Patrick Moy...

The author reflects on their late mother's attributes and their journey into Judaism. Despite not having a Jewish mother figure, they found a mentor and mate...

In 2012, a Reform Jewish chaplain deployed in Kuwait found new meaning in Tisha B'Av, a holiday he had not previously emphasized, when his R&R leave was unex...

The text describes a person's childhood memories of living in Israel for a year before returning to the U.S. due to their parents' divorce, which marked the ...

The text delves into the legal and ethical questions surrounding whether a ship captain must go down with their sinking ship, exemplified by the trial of Fra...

Challah, a new food truck in Columbus, OH, offers Jewish-inspired deli sandwiches on freshly baked challah rolls, such as whitefish salad with latkes and cor...