In this episode of "The Well Try to Stay Serene & Calm Edition," hosts Allison Kaplan Sommer, Sally Abed, and Noah Efron discuss the topics of Iran potentially obtaining an atomic bomb and the perception of sex among older individuals.

In the podcast "The Well Try to Stay Serene & Calm Edition," hosts Allison Kaplan Sommer, Sally Abed, and Noah Efron discuss the concerning timeline suggesting Iran could possess a nuclear bomb by Hanukkah, questioning Israel's potential responses.

The article discusses the unique position of Purim and Hanukkah as two of the only Rabbinic-created holidays that have become permanently established in Jewish practice.

In this episode, political reporter Greg Bluestein discusses the upcoming runoff elections in Georgia that will determine which party controls the US Senate.

Canada's ambassador to the UAE, Marcy Grossman, has witnessed a transformation in Jewish life in the Emirates following the signing of the Abraham Accords between Israel and the UAE.

The author discusses why they don't allow their children to watch Christmas episodes of their favorite shows.

In this podcast episode, Nickolay Mladenov, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, discusses his work in promoting peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

The author examines the concept of masculinity and heroism in the context of Hanukkah, specifically focusing on the biblical term "gevurah" and its association with physical prowess and heroism.

In a Russian shtetl during the mid-1800s, a man claiming to be a Jewish soldier named Dovid returns after 25 years in the czarist army, seeking his family.

Chloe Fineman, known for her impressions on Saturday Night Live (SNL), discusses her Jewish upbringing and its influence on her comedy.

Rabbi Gedalia Dov Schwartz, a respected and influential figure in the Jewish community, has passed away.

In this episode, Tal Schneider, political correspondent at the Times of Israel, discusses the latest developments in Israeli politics as the country heads towards its fourth election in two years.

Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss various significant topics on The Times of Israel blog, including Gideon Saar's challenge to Prime Minister Netanyahu's long-held position, Moshe Feiglin's controversial kidney donation to a Jew, and Israel's Eurovision song selection.

This discussion on The Times of Israel's Ops & Blogs focuses on three main topics.

The disagreement between Beit Shammai and Beit Hillel regarding the order of lighting Hanukkah candles can be understood in terms of their different interpretations of the significance of the Hanukkah story.

In this episode of Unorthodox, linguist Sarah Bunin Benor discusses the pronunciation of certain Jewish holiday words and settles pronunciation debates.

The author discusses the controversy surrounding holiday greetings, particularly the phrase "Merry Christmas."

Hamilton star Daveed Diggs has released a new Hanukkah song called "Puppy for Hanukkah" that captures the excitement and disappointments of the holiday.

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts interview Colorado Governor Jared Polis, the state's first Jewish and openly gay governor.

The author reflects on their experiences with miscarriages, particularly their second consecutive miscarriage right before Rosh Hashanah.

Grafton Thomas, accused of stabbing five Hasidic Jews in Monsey, NY, during a Hanukkah party, has been charged with a federal hate crime by the FBI.

The article discusses the recent increase in anti-Semitic attacks against Orthodox Jews, particularly in the New York area, highlighting incidents of physical violence and verbal abuse.

Yael Buechler delves into the history of Hanukkah advertising in early 20th-century America, exploring how Yiddish ads from newspapers like the Forward and the Yidishe Tageblatt played a crucial role in immigrants' acculturation.

Being Jewish on Christmas comes with some unique perks, as highlighted in a list of the "Top 10 Reasons It's Great Being Jewish On Christmas."

In 1989, during the fall of the dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu in Romania, a journalist reflects on his experience attempting to cover the events during Hanukkah.