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DNA test kits spark a surge of online conversions to Judaism in the U.S.

Stewart Ain in Forward · 28 Nov

As the prevalence of DNA testing kits grows, many individuals in the U.S., like Angie Claudio-Rodriguez and Joe Martin, are discovering Jewish ancestry previously hidden due to historical circumstances such as the Inquisition.

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A shocking true story of Mexico's Jewish community comes to Netflix

Mira Fox in Forward · 20 Nov

The miniseries "No One Saw Us Leave," now streaming on Netflix, dramatizes the real-life saga of Tamara Trottner, originally from the Ashkenazi Jewish community in Mexico City.

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Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa says he wants to play an NFL game in Jerusalem

Joseph Strauss in Forward · 19 Nov

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expressed interest in playing an NFL game in Jerusalem following the league's first game in Spain, which his team won against the Washington Commanders.

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Graffiti during Mexican protests against Claudia Sheinbaum’s government calls out ‘Jewish whore’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 16 Nov

Mexico's Jewish community and Israeli officials have strongly condemned antisemitic graffiti targeting President Claudia Sheinbaum, labeled as a "Jewish whore," during youth-led protests against her government.

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Graffiti during Mexican protests against Claudia Sheinbaum’s government calls out ‘Jewish whore’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 16 Nov

Mexico's Jewish community and Israeli officials have strongly condemned antisemitic graffiti targeting President Claudia Sheinbaum, labeled as a "Jewish whore," during youth-led protests against her government.

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Her parents fled Mexico and Mandatory Palestine, taking their traumas with them

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 14 Nov

"Traces of Home," a documentary by Colette Ghunim, explores the inherited trauma of displacement experienced by her parents: her father, Hosni, was expelled from Safed, Mandatory Palestine in 1948, while her mother, Iza, fled Mexico City.

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An immersive dinner takes a culinary journey through the Jewish Diaspora

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 12 Nov

Dima and Yuliia Lytvynenko, former restaurant owners from Odessa, fled Ukraine due to war and have settled in New York City with their beef jerky business, Papa Did It.

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Kanye says he wants to ‘make amends’ with Jews, meets with Orthodox celebrity rabbi

Grace Gilson in Forward · 7 Nov

American rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, met with Orthodox Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto in New York, expressing a desire to atone for his antisemitic actions and remarks, including those of the past where he praised Hitler.

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Ye meets with Orthodox celebrity rabbi, says he wants to ‘make amends’ after antisemitic outbursts

Grace Gilson in JTA · 6 Nov

American rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, recently met with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto in New York, expressing a desire to make amends for his past antisemitic remarks.

0 Culture Music

This Classic Jewish Summer Camp Song Has Been Stuck in My Head for Decades

Hana LaRock in Kveller · 31 Oct

Hana LaRock reminisces about the ubiquitous Jewish summer camp song "Wherever You Go, There's Always Someone Jewish" by Rabbi Milder, written in 1983.

0 Television/Film Culture

Netflix’s ‘No One Saw Us Leave’ Is a Magnetic Jewish Series Based on a True Story

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 24 Oct

"No One Saw Us Leave," a Netflix series based on Tamara Trottner's autobiography, tells the intense story of her abduction as a child by her father, spanning multiple countries before reuniting with her mother in Israel.

0 Food Culture

These Jewish baked goods made the New York Times’ list of ‘25 Essential Pastries’ in NYC

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 22 Oct

Jewish baked goods have earned a spot on The New York Times list of 25 Essential Pastries in NYC, showcasing innovative takes on traditional recipes.

0 Art Education

The Ultimate Noah's Ark

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 19 Oct

Natan Slifkin highlights the development of the Noah's Ark exhibit at the Biblical Museum of Natural History, turning it into an elaborate display featuring artistic models from around the world.

0 Sports Politics

European soccer reportedly set to ban Israel over Gaza war, blocking it from World Cup qualification

Louis Keene in Forward · 26 Sep

The European soccer governing body, UEFA, is reportedly considering a ban on Israel from international competition, which would block Israel from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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Infinity Is the Wrong Number of Immigrants

Michael Lind in Tablet · 17 Sep

Michael Lind argues that the U.S. should admit fewer immigrants to prevent negative economic and social impacts.

0 Politics Communities

Diverting the Gravy Train

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 7 Sep

Natan Slifkin discusses a provocative new campaign aiming to reform the fundraising dynamics that support the charedi yeshiva world in Israel.

0 Television/Film Culture

All the Jewish TV Coming in September 2025

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 5 Sep

September 2025 is a quieter month for Jewish-centric TV shows, coinciding with back-to-school and the High Holidays.

0 Culture Holidays

The Jewish Secret to a Better Life

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 29 Aug

The article delves into the experience and broader appeal of Shabbat, a weekly day of rest observed by Jews, emphasizing that it offers benefits even to non-Jews.

0 Politics History

For this historian, anti-Zionism is part of a hallowed Jewish tradition

Sheerly Avni in Forward · 21 Aug

Sheerly Avni's article explores Benjamin Balthaser's new book, "Citizens of the Whole World: Anti-Zionism and the Cultures of the American Jewish Left," which traces the historical roots and resurgence of anti-Zionist sentiment within American Jewry.

0 Food Culture

The World of Sephardic Food

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 4 Aug

Sephardic Jewish cuisine is a vibrant reflection of history, encompassing diverse influences from Spain, Portugal, North Africa, and the Middle East.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Tens of thousands march in rain in Sydney as Gaza aid crisis renews pro-Palestinian protests

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 4 Aug

Thousands marched in Sydney's rain to call for increased aid to Gaza, highlighting ongoing global protests amid the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

0 Politics Israel

You don't need to support Israel, but don't obsess about us either.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 1 Aug

Joshua Hoffman explores the disproportionate global focus on Israel, particularly in Western countries, arguing that while many feel compelled to take a stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israel itself neither needs nor seeks this attention.

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Undocumented people need Jewish allies. Why can't they find them?

Analucía Lopezrevoredo in Forward · 23 Jul

Analucía Lopezrevoredo, a Latin Jewish woman and former undocumented immigrant, urges the Jewish community to support undocumented immigrants amid escalating immigration crackdowns.

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Yiddish California cultural center plans move to La Paz, Mexico

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 10 Jul

The Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) is moving its cultural center, Yiddishland California, from La Jolla, California, to La Paz, Mexico.

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Yiddish California cultural center plans move to La Paz, Mexico

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 10 Jul

The Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) is moving its cultural center, Yiddishland California, from La Jolla, California, to La Paz, Mexico.

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