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After a legal battle, a Munich court decided that the art hoard of the late Cornelius Gurlitt, suspected of being stolen by Nazis, will be transferred to Swi...

Holocaust survivor Ben Peres' inmate jacket from Dachau concentration camp was discovered at an estate sale in Long Island, four decades after his death, by ...

Four Polish cousins, Fania Blakay, Gennadi Band, Henia Moskowitz, and Rywka Patchnik, all believed their family had perished in the Holocaust until a surpris...

An iron gate inscribed with the words "Arbeit macht frei" which was stolen from the Dachau concentration camp in Germany has been found in Norway two years a...

Jill Stein, the Green Party presidential nominee, has officially requested a full hand recount of Michigan's presidential vote after President-elect Donald T...

The Church of Norway, part of Lutheranism, has denounced its founder Martin Luther for his anti-Semitic writings in light of the 500-year anniversary of the ...

During his campaign, Donald Trump positioned himself as an outsider against a "globalist" economic and political system, using rhetoric analysts suggest may ...

Donald Trump's transition team avoided directly condemning a white supremacist conference where his victory was celebrated, stating broadly that Trump oppose...

Paul Newman's previously unknown film, based on Anton Chekhov's play "On the Harmfulness of Tobacco," which he directed and starred lesser-known actor Michae...

The article discusses how a writer, Joshua Seidel, misquoted Steve Bannon regarding his alleged views on Jewish women. Bannon's ex-wife actually stated that ...

In a briefing, Israel's Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman proposed reaching an agreement with the incoming Trump administration to focus settlement building...

Mark Podwal is a Jewish artist whose work is deeply intertwined with his heritage and spirituality. Starting his career with political drawings, he eventuall...

Phoebe Maltz Bovy delves into the satirical piece by journalist Ned Resnikoff, which humorously suggests that pop star Taylor Swift is secretly Jewish, a pre...

As Yom Kippur approaches, traditions for getting right with God include tossing bread into water to symbolize sin washing away, abstaining from physical plea...

The article discusses how Donald Trump utilizes anti-Semitic rhetoric against Hillary Clinton, despite her not being Jewish, by drawing parallels between ste...

Elisheva Urbas shares her journey of struggling to find a Rosh Hashanah honey cake recipe that is both enjoyed and finishes quickly in the household. After e...

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, here are six surprising facts about shofars: they can be quite expensive, some are intricately designed, they can be made out of...

In this reflection by Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, he delves into the concept of prayer, expressing doubts about its nature and efficacy. He recounts a personal ...

Shimon Peres, a renowned statesman known for his long career in public service and commitment to peace in the Middle East, was remembered by some Israelis as...

"Honey Cake: An Icon of Celebration and Tradition" discusses the significance of honey cake, or lekach, in Jewish culture, particularly during the holiday of...

Mimi Sheraton fondly recalls her grandmother, a talented cook inspired by a Hungarian neighbor, renowned for her rich honey cake made with boiled honey. Sher...

Stephen Fried emphasizes the importance of addressing mental illness within the Jewish community, pointing out that there is a lack of open discussion about ...

In his thought-provoking piece, Jay Michaelson challenges the conventional Jewish High Holiday practices by urging readers to skip traditional Rosh Hashanah ...

Ben Schwartz confirmed a fan theory that suggested his character Jean-Ralphio from Parks and Recreation is the son of Steve Harrington from Stranger Things d...

The article explores the author's quest for the perfect cold borscht, highlighting the variations in ingredients and preparations between different Eastern E...

The article by Ari Feldman explores six Jewish figures from history who were perceived as potential messiahs but ultimately did not fulfill such expectations...

The article celebrates Amazon's decision to open physical bookstores, linking it to the enduring value of tactile literary experiences and cultural tradition...

Billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen is investing $250 million in Quantopian, a Boston-based investment firm that uses computerized algorithms submitted by t...

The article discusses the relationship between the famous artist Rembrandt and the Jewish community. It delves into how Rembrandt depicted Jews in his art an...

Simone Zelitch explores the alarming parallels between Philip Roth's 2004 novel, "The Plot Against America," and the rise of Donald Trump in the political ar...

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order targeting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement, requiring state agencies to divest ...

The appointment of Avigdor Lieberman as Israel's Defense Minister in 2016 signaled significant shifts in Israeli politics and international relations. Known ...

"Indecent" is a play by Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman that revisits the scandalous history of Sholem Asch's 1907 play "God of Vengeance". The production m...

The article discusses how Donald Trump gained popularity among white supremacists due to his statements and policies perceived as racist, such as banning Mus...

Chloe Wise's "Star of Larry David (wonky)" is a curious piece featured at the NADA Art Fair, known for its unique bacon Star of David made with oil paint on ...

Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, likely came from a converso family, sparking discussions about Jewish themes in his work. While some speculate ab...

A recently auctioned letter by former President William Howard Taft criticized Louis Brandeis' nomination to the Supreme Court, calling it anti-Semitic. Taft...

Alyza D. Lewin shares the story of how her grandmother, Peppy Sternheim Lewin, played a crucial role in rescuing 6,000 Jews from the Nazis during World War I...

The iconic Forward Building, situated in New York's Lower East Side, epitomizes the evolving identity of the neighborhood—a shift from a hub of Jewish labor ...

Yaakov Katz, a former aide to Naftali Bennett, has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, succeeding Steven Linde. Katz, who former...

The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has raised concerns about anti-Semitism at some City University of New York (CUNY) campuses, particularly involving...

After fleeing Auschwitz and living in South America under a false name, Nazi leader Dr. Josef Mengele's remains, known for torturous experiments on prisoners...

This article discusses the rediscovery of a Yiddish interview with Golda Meir, conducted by journalist Shlomo Ben-Israel in 1971. The interview covers variou...

The article presents five innovative hamantaschen recipes perfect for Purim celebrations. The recipes include an Asian twist with black sesame seeds, a vegan...

Nina Safar offers a playful twist on traditional Purim hamantaschen by creating a recipe for vegan Pop-Tart hamantaschen. The recipe includes a flaky pastry ...

The article discusses the significance of lentils in the Bible, focusing on the story of Jacob and Esau. It delves into how the consumption of lentil stew by...

The head of Austria's Jewish community criticized prosecutors for not indicting authors of an article in a far-right magazine affiliated with the FPO party t...

At a recent meeting of the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn, a contentious decision was made to require a 75% supermajority vote for any boycott proposal, a ...

The article discusses homemade date honey, known as devash in Hebrew and considered a representation of dates in the seven species traditionally eaten on Tu ...

The history and significance of the date palm in Israel, intertwined with the country's own story, reflect its diverse uses from providing food, fiber, and s...