Leonard Bernstein, a renowned musician, embraced his Jewish heritage throughout his career, despite early pressures to change his name.

Dara Horn's book "People Love Dead Jews: Notes from a Haunted Present" explores the ways in which the media often portrays acts of violence against Jews in a blame-the-victims manner.

The author shares her journey to Ukraine to connect with her Jewish Ukrainian roots.

The author reflects on her childhood experiences with Yiddish, hearing it spoken by her grandparents but feeling disconnected from it.

In this article, the author discusses how student trips to Poland to learn about Jewish heritage have changed over the years.

In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Miriam Herschlag discuss three topics.

A recent survey of American rabbis reveals that an increasing number of people are converting to Judaism for reasons other than marriage.

Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch's book "Nineteen Letters" provides a framework for understanding how Judaism can be relevant in the modern world.

This text is a personal reflection on the author's experience interviewing Prince for a Rolling Stone cover story in 1985.

The pandemic has led to a boom in online classes for Ladino and Yiddish language learning.

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Museum of Jewish Heritage held a virtual event featuring a reading of diary excerpts from young writers during the Holocaust.

The article talks about the decline of the city of Tiberias in Israel, highlighting its once vibrant past as a resort town and center of Jewish life and learning.

Lucy Lang, a former assistant district attorney for Manhattan, has announced her candidacy for Manhattan district attorney.

Mike Wilner, the voice of the Toronto Blue Jays on radio, takes pride in his Jewish heritage and often includes mazel tov shout outs on air.

In this episode of People of the Pod, Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles and Mayor Betsy Price of Fort Worth discuss the effects of the coronavirus on their respective cities and the importance of political leadership during times of crisis.

David Simon, known for works like "The Wire," tapped into his Jewish roots in "The Plot Against America," drawing from his heritage and family experiences to create a more personal and sentimental narrative.

The article explores the presence of black individuals with the surname Cohen, particularly in the context of notable athletes like Tarik Cohen.

The author reflects on their changing perception of Yiddish, initially viewed with disdain due to family attitudes and societal influences, before discovering a newfound appreciation for the language through exploring Eastern European folk music.

The article tells the love story of Harry Korniarski and Ester Gelman Leichner, whose meeting in New Orleans was facilitated by The Forward, a Yiddish newspaper.

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, a multifaceted public figure, explores her Jewish heritage, shaped in part by her father's Holocaust survival story.

In the book "A Field Guide to the Jewish People: Who They Are, Where They Come From, What to Feed Them, and Much More," humorists Dave Barry, Adam Mansbach, and Alan Zweibel collaborate to create a humorous and insightful guide to Judaism.

Guy Gavriel Kay, a Canadian fantasy writer and son of a Jewish immigrant from Poland, has made significant contributions to the fantasy genre through works like "The Fionavar Tapestry" trilogy.

President Trump criticized comedian Jon Stewart in 2013 on Twitter, referring to him by his birth name, Jonathan Leibowitz, which was perceived by some as invoking Stewart's Judaism.

This text narrates the story of the author's grandmother, Savta, who was born in Yemen and immigrated to Israel, where she was given a Hebraized name.

The author reflects on their upcoming Thanksgiving celebration, which will be different as they recently discovered their descent from Mayflower passengers and Native Americans.