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Israel is facing significant challenges as ceasefire talks continue and protests erupt, with questions surrounding the willingness of Hamas to agree to a cea...

The essay discusses the intersection of pro-Palestinian activism with communist and terrorist ideologies on a university campus during a Jewish event. It exp...

Hebrew Union College's decision to admit and ordain students in interfaith relationships marks a significant shift in American Judaism, acknowledging the rea...

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Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has led Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the largest LGBTQ+ synagogue in the nation, for 32 years and has built it into a thriving inc...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently accused the Biden administration of withholding weapons shipments to Israel, a claim the administration de...

Patis, a popular kosher bakery chain in NYC known for its high-quality pastries and urban cafe culture, has filed for bankruptcy after facing difficulties su...

The upcoming primary battle in New York's 16th district between Rep. Jamaal Bowman and centrist George Latimer is significant for Israel's position within th...

Despite a coercive Chief Rabbinate in Israel, a trend is emerging where some secular Israelis are voluntarily adopting religious customs such as wearing tzit...

Columbia University has suspended three administrators for sending disparaging text messages during a panel about Jewish campus life. The administrators mock...

Armenia's decision to recognize Palestine, becoming the 145th country to do so, has sparked a diplomatic rift with Israel due to the complex history between ...

In a recent law passed in Louisiana, the requirement for public schools to display the Ten Commandments has sparked discussion among Jewish Louisianans due t...

Shaina Taub, creator of the musical "Suffs," recently quoted Rabbi Tarfon's famous Talmudic wisdom "You are not obliged to finish the work, but neither are y...

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During World War II, Gilberto Bosques, as head of the Mexican Consulate in France, played a crucial role in helping leftists and Jews escape persecution by i...

Exploration of the settlement history of Jews in Bordeaux, France from the 4th to the 19th century in preparation for a Kosher River Cruise, without overt pr...

"Unspoken" is a debut film by Jeremy Borison, depicting the journey of a young Modern Orthodox Jewish teenager, Noam, as he navigates his coming out and comi...

Tracy Brazg's essay in the Seattle Times highlighted her experiences as a progressive Zionist feeling isolated due to the polarized discourse surrounding Isr...

Ryan Warsofsky has become the NHL's first Jewish head coach in 32 years, leading the San Jose Sharks, making him the youngest active coach in the league. Thi...

Despite facing challenges and uncertainties as LGBTQ+ Jews, the writer reflects on the fear of not belonging in both the Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities. Howev...

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This text is part of the Gufim series exploring embodiment and our relationship to our bodies from a Jewish perspective, focusing on various topics like disa...

Ben Stiller, inspired by his Jewish upbringing and work as a UN goodwill ambassador, penned an op-ed calling for an end to the conflict in Israel and Gaza, c...

Louisiana recently passed a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every classroom of public schools and colleges, making it the only state wit...

The episode unpacks the Biden administration's delays in delivering military aid to Israel amid ongoing tensions with Hamas and Hezbollah, with accusations o...

This engaging episode examines the complex halachic issues surrounding the use of electricity on Shabbat, including electronic water meters and security syst...

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' exhibit, "Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital," faced criticism for allegedly demonizing ...

This lively debate highlights the divergent perspectives of Halie Soifer, supporting Joe Biden, and Morgan Ortagus, favoring Donald Trump, focusing on their ...

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Louisiana recently passed a bill requiring public classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, sparking concerns about the separation of religion and state. T...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into his family's history, focusing on his father's impactful college experiences and his parents' meeting, which played a piv...

In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during a time of intense turmoil, like the current challenges faced by the Jewis...

Daphne Lazar Price, the executive director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA), spoke at a conference about supporting women in the Orthodox comm...

The essay explores the Palestinian perspective of the Nakba, the displacement of approximately 750,000 Arabs during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. It questions t...

In this article, the author recalls their youthful fashion choices and their evolution into a more practical style as a mother. Reflecting on their inherited...

This text is a quiz containing questions about Jewish topics such as Rashi's birthplace, the symbol of the tribe of Benjamin, the origins of the Israeli nati...

Congressman Ritchie Torres discusses the complexities of being a pro-Israel Democrat, addressing the rise of anti-Semitism through social media and academia,...

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Samuel Woodward, on trial for the murder of Jewish college student Blaze Bernstein, testified that he killed Bernstein in a panic after thinking Bernstein wa...

Yonit and Jonathan analyze the widening tensions within Israel's ruling coalition, focusing on the Haredi exemption from military service and its political r...

Sara Glass, author of "Kissing Girls on Shabbat," discusses her journey from a strict Hasidic upbringing to embracing her identity as a queer modern Orthodox...

Hosted by Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy, this episode of Bonjour Chai features an interview with Dr. Sara Glass about her memoir 'Kissing Girls on Shabb...

A woman shares her emotional and challenging journey through infertility and the lack of support she felt from the Jewish community while trying to conceive....

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in New York have been embroiled in controversy for promoting an event that drew backlash for glorifying violence a...

Raef Zreik is an associate professor of jurisprudence at Ono Academic College in Israel, a senior researcher at the Jerusalem Van Leer Institute, and a forme...

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a law requiring Ten Commandments posters in all public school classrooms, sparking controversy and potential legal chal...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has released updated campus antisemitism report cards, incorporating recent events like pro-Palestinian activism, with some ...

The text discusses the dynamics of strength and weakness in the Middle East, particularly in relation to Israel and Hezbollah. It highlights the perception o...

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Margot Friedlnder, a 102-year-old Holocaust survivor, writer, and Vogue cover model, shares a message of unity and humanity in her feature with German Vogue....