Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

0 Culture Holidays

Despite what (Ashkenazi) tradition says, not everyone eats dairy on Shavuot

Jesse VanDusen in Forward · 21 May

Shavuot is traditionally associated with dairy foods, especially among Ashkenazi Jews.

0 Education Holocaust

Turning crisis into care: A Korczak-inspired approach to Jewish youth education

eJewishPhilanthropy · 1 May

Rabbi Daniel Brenner explores the enduring educational philosophy of Dr. Janus Korczak, an emblematic figure who prioritized children's dignity and respect during the Holocaust.

0 Holidays Culture

Scallion fights, soft matzo and other Passover traditions live on around the world

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 31 Mar

Passover, celebrated by Jews globally, offers a tapestry of diverse customs shaped by unique cultural settings.

0 Politics Israel

Stop calling this Israel's war or America's war.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 7 Mar

Joshua Hoffman argues against framing the conflict involving Israel, the U.S., and Iran as solely Israeli or American wars.

0 Politics Antisemitism

China is standing against the Jews — and India with us.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 26 Feb

In this essay, Vanessa Berg explores the diverging geopolitical stances of China and India toward Israel and the Jewish community.

0 Communities Education

We know the Jewish world is global — but we also need to experience it

eJewishPhilanthropy · 30 Jan

Reflecting on a century-old story of two Sephardic Jewish immigrants shouting "Yehudi!" in Seattle to find community, the importance of experiencing and connecting with global Jewish life is emphasized.

0 Communities Holidays

In India, my Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah not with fear, but in belonging

Nissim Pingle in JTA · 19 Dec 2025

The Jewish community in India, primarily based in Mumbai and consisting of about 4,500 people, stands as a testament to cultural integration and belonging, celebrated during Hanukkah with the vibrant Khai Fest.

0 Antisemitism Holidays

At least 11 killed in shooting attack on Chabad Hanukkah event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 14 Dec 2025

A devastating shooting at a Chabad-organized Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, Sydney, claimed at least 11 lives, including prominent Rabbi Eli Schlanger, and left dozens injured.

0 Culture Communities

With stories from Jews across the globe, this graphic anthology wants to expand how we see Jewishness

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 24 Nov 2025

The graphic anthology "Hyphen: Jewish Stories in Our Own Words," conceived by Julian Voloj and Fabrice Sapolsky, challenges and expands traditional notions of Jewish identity by showcasing diverse narratives through comics.

0 Art Culture

The Jewish Museum has just completed a major renovation. Here are 7 highlights.

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 24 Oct 2025

The Jewish Museum on Fifth Avenue has reopened after a $14.5 million renovation, unveiling new exhibits and educational spaces.

0 Politics History

Sadanand Dhume on Israeli Arms and the India-Pakistan Conflict: How two democracies found common cause

Tikvah · 13 Jun 2025

The episode delves into the evolving strategic partnership between Israel and India, marked by a shift from historical hostility to cooperation, particularly in arms trading.

0 Television/Film Culture

Phil Rosenthal Finally Learns to Love Matzah

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 16 Apr 2025

Phil Rosenthal, known for creating 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and hosting 'Somebody Feed Phil,' recently overcame his aversion to matzah, a traditional Passover bread.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Wins the War of Ideas

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The article explores Israel's challenge in shaping its international perception, noting that traditional defensive arguments are often counterproductive.

0 Politics Communities

3 sentenced to death for murder of UAE Chabad rabbi

Grace Gilson in JTA · 31 Mar 2025

The UAE has sentenced three individuals to death for the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad-Lubavitch emissary, who was killed in Dubai last November under allegedly terroristic motives.

0 Culture Communities

Stunning Indian Jewish Baby Names

Naomi Kaye Honova in Kveller · 26 Mar 2025

Indian Jewish names are a beautiful blend of traditional Jewish and diverse Indian linguistic and cultural influences.

0 Communities Jewish Law

‘Lost a brother’: Chabad community vows to press on with outreach after emissary’s killing

Luke Tress in JTA · 25 Nov 2024

The Chabad-Lubavitch community is mourning the loss of emissary Zvi Kogan, murdered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, but remains determined to continue its global outreach work.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump's 'Team of UFC Fighters'

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 25 Nov 2024

The episode discusses a series of troubling events, including the murder of a Chabad emissary in the UAE and increasing antisemitism in Canada, while exploring the ideological chaos within Trump's proposed Cabinet picks that may reshape the Republican Party.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Chabad rabbi killed in United Arab Emirates; Israel denounces ‘despicable antisemitic act’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 24 Nov 2024

Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary in Abu Dhabi, was found dead after being reported missing, with Israeli officials labeling his murder as an antisemitic act of terrorism.

0 History Communities

The secret Jewish lives of my family in Iran

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Nov 2024

Rachel Freedman recounts her family's secretive Jewish existence in Iran, illustrating how antisemitism shaped the lives of the Jewish community in Mashhad.

0 Politics Antisemitism

March To Nowhere - with David Baddiel

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 1 Mar 2024

Yonit and Jonathan discuss the impact of the conflict in Gaza on Israeli and diaspora Jews, with insights from David Baddiel, whose book 'Jews Don’t Count' explores perceptions of antisemitism.

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