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The article discusses recent events at the University of Washington (UW), highlighting controversial incidents related to Israel and Middle Eastern politics....

The discovery of the Hoecker Album, a photo collection depicting seemingly mundane activities of SS officers at Auschwitz, challenges conventional perception...

American Jewish teens no longer have to choose between enhancing their college applications or exploring personal growth in Israel, thanks to Hebrew Universi...

In a thought-provoking piece, The Cholent explores the geopolitical shifts involving Venezuela and Iran, highlighting personal reflections from Venezuelan Je...

The Cholent's year-end wrap-up for 2025 highlights key issues impacting the Jewish community, emphasizing clarity in naming antisemitism, the pragmatic engag...

Itay Regev, a survivor of being held captive in Gaza, shared his harrowing yet hopeful story at a Hanukkah event in Seattle. Captured along with his sister M...

A former teacher at Renton High School, Lauren Hasson, has filed a tort claim alleging harassment and discrimination based on her Jewish and Israeli heritage...

Zevi Eckhaus, a Jewish quarterback at Washington State University (WSU), emphasizes that his faith and his mother's influence contribute significantly to his...

Israeli-British chef Yotam Ottolenghi, known for his influential cookbooks and culinary expertise, will be performing a live show at The Paramount Theatre in...

Ben Shuldiner, the incoming superintendent of Seattle Public Schools (SPS), aims to transform the district into America's top urban school system. His priori...

Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov's harrowing experience as hostages of Hamas unfolds from their violent capture at Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023, through ...

Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik, an artist known for blending Jewish themes with pop culture elements like comics, is conducting a workshop titled "Make Your Own Gol...

Max Steele engages in a lively discussion regarding the Portland political landscape, notably focusing on the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and thei...

Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum reflects on the ongoing challenge of reimagining American Judaism amidst growing antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and broader moral confusion....

An innovative Jewish collective named Barnabie Point is emerging on Mercer Island, uniting the Herzl-Ner Tamid synagogue (HNT) and Jewish Day School (JDS) in...

In the lead-up to the November 4th election, Jewish political action committees and individuals in Seattle have mobilized to create voter guides emphasizing ...

The piece reflects on increasing antisemitic incidents in Seattle, drawing parallels to events in Manchester, England, where tensions during Jewish holidays ...

Recent efforts by Seattle-area Jewish organizations are yielding positive outcomes in addressing antisemitism in public schools. Previously, Jewish students ...

Karen Treiger, a fifth-generation Seattle Jewish author, presents her family history in her new book, "Standing on the Crack." The book details the stories o...

Matisyahu, the esteemed artist known for his unique fusion of reggae, hip-hop, alt-rock, and pop with a foundation in Judaism, is set to perform in Seattle t...

Naomi Ishisaka's Seattle Times column sparks a heated discussion on the moral complexities surrounding Gaza and Israel. Through an exploration of Ishisaka's ...

The article examines the contentious issue of journalists being accused of engaging in terrorism, sparked by the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Anas Al-Shari...

In Seattle's political landscape, a new Jewish-led political action committee (PAC) named 'The Kids Table' is making waves by tackling extremism and promotin...

A recent narrow decision by the NEA, the largest U.S. teachers' union, to continue their relationship with the Anti-Defamation League highlights the growing ...

The Shinshinim Young Ambassadors Program, facilitated by the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and the Jewish Agency for Israel, successfully concluded an...

A legal case has been filed against Nathan Hale High School in Seattle, alleging the failure to protect a Jewish student, MKL, from anti-Semitic harassment a...

Emily Charlie-Mosh Elias, a young, gay, Zionist, Iraqi-Turkish Jewish chef, is using his culinary skills to foster understanding and community in Seattle thr...

The tragic murder of three young sisters at the hands of their father has sparked a critical conversation on the failures of the family court system. Sociolo...

A recent op-ed addresses the persistent issue of antisemitism rooted in political discourse, highlighted by a tragic event where a young Jewish couple was ki...

The Jewish Family Service (JFS) in Seattle has introduced 'Mitzvah Meals for Medical Visitors' to support Jewish families staying in the city while a member ...

Washingtonians for a Brighter Future is a new political action committee (PAC) created by Jewish community leaders in response to the rise of anti-Israel and...

Seattle's Jewish day school community has gained national attention as the Jewish Education Innovation Challenge (JEIC) hosts its Innovators Retreat there fo...

In response to rising antisemitism, the Washington State Human Rights Commission released a resolution condemning the issue. However, the resolution is criti...

The article explores the historical and continuing impact of the lynching of Leo Frank, a Jewish businessman in Georgia wrongly convicted for the murder of M...

In a poignant piece by University of Washington senior Marni Merritt, the article highlights the rise in antisemitism Jewish students have faced on campus, p...

Joel Magalnick, former editor of JTNews, shares a reflective piece on his tenure and the role of Jewish media in community life. Beyond nostalgia for the day...

This brief entry from The Cholent highlights the availability of their content on the Substack app, suggesting readers can access more of Max Steele's work v...

Recent events in the Seattle Jewish community highlight both challenges and cultural developments. There was significant attention on a Seattle Times article...

Emily Alhadeff offers insightful perspectives on Jewish culture and identity through her writings on Substack, a platform where she shares her unique experie...

In "The Lost Object," Emily Alhadeff delves into stories of forgotten and overlooked Jewish artifacts and relics that hold significant cultural and historica...

In recognition of International Women's Day, two influential women from Washington State are celebrated for their impactful contributions. Jacquie Bayley, a ...

The Jewish National Fund-USA is organizing a special brunch event in Seattle on May 4, 2025, featuring former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert as the keyno...

The recent Greater Seattle Limmud conference centered its discussions on confronting and bridging divides within the Jewish community, particularly those rel...

Berkeley Moshav offers a unique Jewish cohousing experience in California, fostering strong communal bonds across all ages. This intentional community combin...

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Seattle faced significant challenges during their annual Lobby Day, primarily due to a constrained s...

As the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation prompts reflection on Holocaust remembrance, this article examines how its memory is evolving amidst a dwin...

Emily Alhadeff critiques the limitations of 'both-sides' reporting, especially in the context of the Israeli-Arab conflict. She discusses how media coverage,...

Emily Alhadeff critiques a New York Times opinion by Pamela Paul on the American Historical Association's condemnation of Israel's impact on Gaza's education...

Exploring cultural connections in mid-century America, Emily Alhadeff delves into the untold synergy between Jewish and Japanese communities through a person...

Emily Alhadeff highlights a selection of her favorite interviews that offer a range of inspiring perspectives. These include a conversation with renowned Jew...