Tom Stoppard, a renowned British playwright, has recently written a play called "Leopoldstadt" based on the discovery of his Jewish heritage and his family's escape from the Holocaust.

The author recounts a story about a failed date on Christmas Day and how it led to a newfound appreciation for Hanukkah.

The author recounts his experience with different prayer customs, specifically Nusach Ashkenaz and Nusach Sefard.

The article explores Paul Newman's memoir, "The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man," highlighting how Newman, known for playing average yet gorgeous characters, was perceived as a beautiful but ultimately ordinary man beneath the surface.

"Leopoldstadt," a play by Tom Stoppard, explores the difference between a Jew of culture and a cultural Jew.

The author recounts their realization as a child that their grandparents' situation was odd, with their "step-grandmother" not fitting in with their biological connection.

The author reflects on her complex Jewish identity and the culinary contradictions within her family.

The AJC has launched a new podcast series called The Forgotten Exodus, which focuses on the little-known heritage of Jews from Arab nations and Iran.

"The Forgotten Exodus: Iraq" is a podcast series by the American Jewish Committee that focuses on Mizrahi and Sephardic Jews.

Jewish day schools have seen an increase in enrollment despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.

Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter, a historian at Yeshiva University, discusses the issue of many Jewish soldiers being buried under Christian gravestones shaped like crosses in military cemeteries.

The author shares the story of their father, a Holocaust survivor who spoke multiple languages including Yiddish.

Alla Nazimova, a theater star born in Crimea in 1879, became the highest-paid movie actress in the world in the late 1910s.

Eitan Bernath, a young Jewish chef and social media star, recently released his debut cookbook, "Eitan Eats the World: New Comfort Classics to Cook Right Now."

The author shares a personal story about visiting an elderly cousin who was a rabbi, a Holocaust survivor, and a Satmar Hasid.

Jay Baruchel, a Jewish actor, has created a new TV show called "We're All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel)" where he explores various doomsday scenarios and the concept of life after death, drawing on his Jewish heritage.

Genya Ravan, a punk rock legend, has a remarkable story of survival and resilience.

The author, whose family was murdered during the Holocaust, is faced with a dilemma: Austria is offering citizenship to descendants of Jews who lived there between 1933 and 1955, but accepting it would require reconciling with a country that destroyed their family.

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has risen to the occasion as a wartime leader in the face of Russia's aggression.

The novel "Les Enfants de Cadillac" by François Noudelmann has received both commercial and critical success in France.

The author argues for the need to achieve universal basic Jewish literacy among North American Jews within 20 years, in order to address the current Jewish ignorance within the community.

"Under The Radar" is a book that highlights 30 Canadian artists who are Jewish, challenging the notion that their Jewish identity may not always be immediately apparent.

This text discusses the creation of the Houdini Magical Hall of Fame in Niagara Falls, Canada by the author's family.

This article discusses the story of Eliyah Hawila, also known as Ali Hassan Hawila, who was recently exposed for lying about his Jewish heritage.

The author reflects on the significance of playing dreidel with their parents, both Holocaust survivors, during Hanukkah.