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Saul Bellow, a renowned novelist, left a profound message indicating the end of war before his passing in 2005. The relationship between the author and a fri...

Shalom Auslander explores various humorous hypothetical uprisings in his piece "The Fires Next Time." He satirically presents scenarios such as ultra-Orthodo...

Stephen Marche's reflections in "Intertwined" reveal his personal journey within a Jewish family as a non-Jew, examining intermarriage's impact on Jewish ide...

David Stern, the longtime commissioner of the NBA, ended his 30-year reign amidst mixed opinions on his leadership. Known for his sharp wit and legalistic ap...

Rabbi Joachim Prinz, a prominent civil rights leader, faced persecution in Nazi Germany before emigrating to the United States. In America, he continued his ...

The text explores the tragic fate of the Jewish community in Odessa during World War II, detailing the collaboration and brutality of the Romanians and Germa...

The text discusses the role of nationalism in Egypt, particularly in the context of recent political events and the historical development of Egyptian nation...

In Uganda, Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, a candidate in the general election, lost to the incumbent MP Yahaya Gudoi Wojje amid allegations of rigging and irregularit...

Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, running for parliament in Namanyoni, Uganda, is seen overseeing the installation of a polling station and casting his vote, garnering s...

The author reflects on her experience as a stepmother to her husband's two daughters and how family vacations have played a crucial role in navigating the co...

In Uganda, Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, a leader in the Abayudayah Jewish community, is running for a parliamentary seat in the Bungokho North district. Amid a fest...

Israeli citizen Rafram Raphael Chaddad, held captive for five months in Libya, was released after being arrested in Tripoli while on assignment for an Israel...

The article highlights the significant impact of the American Football League (AFL), which despite disappearing over 40 years ago, played a vital role in sha...

In this humorous yet insightful piece, a writer grapples with self-doubt and anxiety about his writing skills. Feeling inadequate compared to other authors, ...

The Israeli media's intense coverage of Egypt's recent events reflects Israelis' deep concerns about the potential impact on their country. Key reasons for I...

The article discusses the similarities and differences between rugelach and schnecken, two rolled and filled Jewish pastries. Schnecken, meaning snail in Ger...

The article explores the impact of anti-Semitism on public officials, particularly in the aftermath of the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. It discusses ...

In "Excuses, Excuses," Shalom Auslander humorously portrays the busy and distracted life of a fictional editor who consistently avoids reading the manuscript...

In 2008, a monument in Berlin honoring gay victims of the Nazi regime was created, with architectural similarities to the nearby Holocaust memorial. The monu...

This message encourages readers to support Jewish journalism that is rational, truthful, and unwavering. It stresses the importance of contributing to such j...

A humorous anecdote by Etgar Keret describes his son, Lev, wanting to light Hanukkah candles at age 5, but escalating to wanting to burn things like the Macc...

In the story "Camp Fire" by Natan Sharansky from his book "Fear No Evil", the author describes his experience celebrating Hanukkah in a Soviet prison camp. D...

In recent years, the Palestinians have made gradual progress in building governing institutions, particularly under Prime Minister Salam Fayyad in the West B...

The text is a satirical and darkly humorous depiction of various daily scenarios with a Jewish twist. It explores themes such as family, tradition, and the H...

For Hanukkah, Chef Melissa Petitto offers creative and lighter recipes celebrating the holiday while honoring the tradition of oil. Her recipes include a Wil...

"Anander Mol, Anander Veig" is a project where electronic musicians, known as remixers, were invited to remix various Jewish holiday songs and klezmer classi...

A group of prominent Israeli artists declared their refusal to perform in a West Bank cultural center, sparking controversy and political intervention. Amid ...

Jonathan Pollard, a former American naval intelligence analyst convicted of spying for Israel in 1987, has served the longest prison term in American history...

The text delves into the concept of genius and inspiration through dreams, citing examples like the creation of music, writing, and poetry by famous figures ...

Saul Bellow's letters, showcased in the collection "Saul Bellow: Letters," offer insights into the famed writer's views and relationships throughout his life...

In this exploration of matchmaking in the Torah portion, the focus is on the story of Abraham's servant seeking a wife for Isaac. The text highlights the ser...

Paris's Jewish culinary scene is rich with history and diversity, reflecting the city's centuries-old Jewish presence. The Jewish population in Paris has wax...

Dmitriy Salita, an Orthodox Jewish boxer, is set to fight for a welterweight belt in Manhattan. Eminem may play Salita in an upcoming film called Knockout, b...

David Beeri, a former IDF officer, utilized legal loopholes like the Absentees Property Law to claim land in Silwan, an Arab neighborhood in Jerusalem, for J...

Robert Alter's translation of the Hebrew Bible into English aims to provide a more accurate and forceful version of the text, with a focus on the Wisdom Book...

Adi Altschuler, inspired by a TV ad at age 11, embarked on a journey to support handicapped children in Israel. Starting by befriending a disabled child name...

Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian Nobel laureate in Literature known for his sprawling novels and essays reflecting on Latin American life, has shown a deep i...

Howard Jacobson, a former table tennis player and acclaimed author, drew inspiration from his experiences in Manchester's Jewish community for his novel "The...

The article discusses the concept of the "Noah Conundrum" when faced with selecting animals for survival, similar to Noah choosing animals for the ark based ...

In a recent article on Tablet Magazine, topics discussed include an interview with Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni on politics and Israeli-Diaspora rel...

The podcast "How Many Shofars Does It Take" humorously explores the possibility of seven shofars destroying the walls of Jericho as described in the Book of ...

The author shares a conflicted encounter with another Jewish parent at his son's school, whom he deeply despises for perceived negative traits that mirror an...

The text discusses how Israel, along with other nations, has struggled to grasp and adapt to the evolving landscape of global media warfare and information o...

Ktonton, the Jewish "thumbelina," remains beloved by children like Maxie for his daring adventures and humorous escapades, as detailed in Sadie Rose Weilerst...

The American Library Association recently published a list of the ten most banned/challenged books, showing a shift in trends from the 1990s when Jewish auth...

In the late 19th century, the emergence of the Yiddish press shed light on the lives of average Jews, providing a contrast to the focus on elite intellectual...

In this humorous dialogue, two individuals, likely a rabbi and a congregant, discuss the challenges of crafting a meaningful Yom Kippur sermon that stands ou...

"On the Bookshelf" expresses contrition for overlooking various Jewish books and seeks atonement by highlighting several notable works published in 2010. Thi...

The article discusses revelations about key events in the FBI's early counterterrorism efforts and their connection to al-Qaida. It starts with the assassina...

In Tablet Magazine, Sarah Marcus discusses the Mountain Jews living in Azerbaijan who ensure they always have a minyan. Holly Lebowitz Rossi reviews a graphi...