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Anna Sokolow's 1955 dance piece "Rooms" continues to resonate deeply in today's world marked by isolation and digital disconnection. This timeless work, whic...

Gene Shalit, the iconic television critic known for his eccentric personality and distinctive Jew-fro and mustache, celebrated his 100th birthday on March 25...

Chad Gadya, a peculiar yet integral part of the Passover Seder, offers a unique blend of folk tradition and religious symbolism. This cumulative song feature...

Fairfield College Preparatory School in Connecticut disciplined students for antisemitic content aimed at their sports rivals, the New Canaan Rams, after a M...

German authorities canceled a pro-Palestinian rally at the Buchenwald concentration camp memorial due to outcry over its timing and location coinciding with ...

Argentina has declared Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organization, following decades of investigation into the tragic bombings ...

The Kadimah Yiddish Theatre's new stage adaptation of "Yentl," running at London's Marylebone Theatre, offers a fresh and complex take on Isaac Bashevis Sing...

Howard Jacobson, often referred to as the 'British Philip Roth,' presents his latest novel, "Howl," as a deeply personal and satirical exploration of the cha...

Reunion, a re-released 1989 film by Jerry Schatzberg with a screenplay by Harold Pinter, explores the complex dynamics of friendship in pre-Holocaust Germany...

The exhibition "Binders of the Covenant" at Fordham University introduces 25 Torah binders from London's Memorial Scrolls Trust to an American audience. Thes...

Amidst the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, Israeli citizens are experiencing the Passover holiday under difficult and dangerous circumstances, including...

The closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre by Israeli authorities during Holy Week, ostensibly due to safety concerns amidst the war in Iran, sparked si...

Carole Zawatsky, CEO of The Tree of Life, draws parallels between the Passover story and the aftermath of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. She reflect...

The third annual Subway Seder took place in New York City, a unique event organized by rapper Kosha Dillz to celebrate Passover in a subway car, blending pub...

In response to Indiana's abortion ban enacted after the Dobbs decision, Elly Cohen co-founded Hoosier Jews for Choice, challenging the law using the state's ...

Passover, celebrated by Jews globally, offers a tapestry of diverse customs shaped by unique cultural settings. Indian Jews mark doorposts with animal blood ...

Alon Gildoni and Ron Milo created "Haggadah on the Map," a free interactive map and printable PDF that places the Passover story in real-world geography. Thi...

The article reflects on the theme of empathy during Passover, a holiday steeped in the historical context of suffering and liberation, amidst the backdrop of...

In light of increasing legislation targeting transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people across the United States, over 1,000 Jewish spiritual leaders have s...

Terrence Petty draws a chilling comparison between the political climate in the United States during Donald Trump's second term and Germany in 1933, highligh...

Jay Michaelson discusses the role of the Passover Seder in addressing the Meaning Crisis, defined by philosopher John Vervaeke as a disconnection from self, ...

Effie Phillips-Staley, a congressional candidate in a heavily Jewish district outside New York City, has sparked controversy following her appearance on left...

New York City's pickle culture, notably influenced by Jewish immigrants on the Lower East Side, is the focus of "The Pickled City: The Story of New York Pick...

A recent poll by GBAO Strategies, commissioned by J Street, has revealed that a majority of American Jews are opposed to the U.S.-Israeli military campaign a...

Mothers Tali Drori and Hazel Brief, who previously met in the ICU where their sons were hospitalized, found solace at a retreat for bereaved mothers organize...

In a turbulent period marked by increased settler violence in the West Bank, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has reiterated his condemnation following a lette...

The Israeli Knesset's recent approval of a law mandating the death penalty for terrorists has sparked significant controversy, with critics highlighting its ...

Avi Lewis, a Jewish anti-Zionist, has been elected leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, which is attempting a resurgence after significant electoral loss...

Jimmy Grashow, a Jewish artist whose work captivated audiences with its intricate, detailed cardboard sculptures, became the focus of the documentary "Jimmy ...

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to attend a Passover Seder at the City Winery as part of his efforts to engage with the Jewish community amid rising...

The Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, is a revered landmark as the oldest surviving synagogue in the United States, dating back to 1763. Its history ...

Supersessionism, a Christian theological belief that Jesus replaced Judaism, is reemerging among modern influencers like Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson, fo...

Louis Keene reflects on the challenges Jews face when navigating friendships with non-Jews in today's complex political environment, particularly when Israel...

The attempted firebombing of Nerdeen Kiswani's home by Alexander Heifler, an alleged member of the Jewish Defense League, highlights the tensions and extremi...

In this critical piece, Dan Perry discusses the troubling trend of moral degradation within Israel's far-right political spectrum, exemplified by inflammator...

Jews in Iran and the diaspora are finding solace in celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year, amidst ongoing conflicts. This secular, 3,000-year-old holiday,...

Rachel Landsberg and Esther Sperber critique the Orthodox community for what they see as a troubling silence regarding Palestinian suffering, resulting in a ...

Fredda Nightingale reflects on her childhood memories of Passover in Brooklyn, where the blooming magnolia trees heralded the arrival of spring and the holid...

The New York City Council's recent measures aimed at regulating protests near synagogues and schools reflect a nuanced political maneuver. Julie Menin, City ...

Nadav Ziv explores the paradox of Israel’s potential military success in Iran, suggesting that even a decisive victory could lead to adverse outcomes for Isr...

Over 1,000 Diaspora Jews have signed a petition urging Israeli President Isaac Herzog to take action against settler violence in the West Bank, which is bein...

New York City Council has approved legislation establishing protective buffer zones around synagogues to shield them from disruptive protests. Spearheaded by...

Reese's Pieces, a popular candy known for its peanut butter flavor, has been certified kosher pareve, allowing it to be consumed after meat meals, a change t...

In response to the geopolitical and political climate under President Donald Trump's second term, Orthodox Jews in Los Angeles's Pico-Robertson neighborhood ...

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's film "Yes!" is a scathing satire on the intertwining of art and nationalism in Israeli society. Although written in 2021, the...

As Argentina commemorates the 50th anniversary of its 1976 military coup, attention is drawn to the disproportionately high number of Jewish individuals amon...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has launched its inaugural Online Gaming Leaderboard to assess how well online multiplayer games counter antisemitism and ex...

The New York City Council is set to vote on a controversial bill creating protest buffer zones around synagogues, amid concerns over rising antisemitic hate ...

Rep. Brad Schneider has condemned left-wing streamer Hasan Piker for antisemitic remarks, urging Democrats to distance themselves from such controversial fig...

Arno Rosenfeld discusses the rising Islamophobia in America, likening it to the historical framework of antisemitism. He illustrates this with examples of ac...