Tamar Manasseh, a Black Jewish woman, took it upon herself to tackle gun violence in her community by setting up a presence on a street corner in Englewood, Chicago, where a young mother had been shot and killed.

The author reflects on their experience of giving up seafood after undergoing an Orthodox conversion to Judaism.

The Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting isolation have caused many to have an encounter with their true selves.

The text presents a humorous and lighthearted proposal for creating a virtual summer camp experience at home for Jewish children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The author explores the idea of Jewishness and its connection to feelings of isolation and confinement, drawing parallels between Hamlet and Jewish characters like Shylock.

The article discusses the significant historical event of the Soviet refusenik movement, where Soviet Jews were refused permission to emigrate, leading to their persecution and struggle for freedom, ultimately resulting in a triumphant exodus of 1.5 million Jews.

The Jewish Review of Books reflects on a decade of literary recommendations by engaging with 10 writers discussing their favored books from the past 10 years, regardless of publication date.

The article discusses the exploration of Thoreau's "Walden" with a study partner in Jerusalem, highlighting the parallels between Thoreau's writings and traditional Jewish learning.

Alejandra Pizarnik, a prominent Argentine poet born to Jewish immigrants from Poland, crafted deeply abstract and emotional poetry, exploring diasporic experiences and complex identities.

Jewish life has long been marked by exile, known as the diaspora, following the destruction of the Temple and loss of sovereignty.

The religious experience encompasses both devotion and passion, with American Orthodox Jewry demonstrating a significant rise in religious devotion, evident through various indicators like increased Torah study and religious observance.

Cotton Mather, a prominent Puritan figure who wrote extensively on various subjects, particularly emphasized the ideal of womanhood in his work "Ornaments for the Daughters of Zion."

Abraham Socher engages in a thoughtful debate with Tal Keinan regarding the conservation and transmission of Judaism, critiquing Keinan's "crowdsourcing" approach as inadequate compared to traditional understandings of Jewish continuity.

Senator Bernie Sanders, who in the past avoided emphasizing his Jewish identity, has now openly discussed his Judaism, using it to counter accusations of anti-Semitism and connect with voters.

In episode 213 of the podcast "Knowing, Doing, and Being," the discussion revolves around the Jewish identity and engagement efforts of presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Mike Bloomberg, as well as insights from Andrew Rehfeld, the new president of Hebrew Union College.

The author reflects on his father's Russian character, his family's origins in Kamenetz-Podolski, and the discovery of his mother's Lithuanian heritage.

Simon Phippen, an 85-year-old resident of Andover, England, is officially registering himself as alive at Yad Vashem after being listed as dead for over six decades.

In this episode of Best Food Forward, Adam Kirsch reflects on completing the seven-year cycle of reading one page of Talmud daily and shares insights as a reader and literary critic.

"God Is in the Crowd" by Tal Keinan delves into the complex issues facing Jewish communities today, touching on topics like the decline of American Jewry due to intermarriage, and the ideological challenges within Israeli society.

In a personal reflection on the challenges faced by converts to Judaism, the author, "Christine," shares her experience of feeling pressured to prove her Jewish identity through comments about her name, presumed affinity for biblical figures, and stereotypes like being "Jew-y."

In the podcast episode "The Dj Vu All Over Again? Edition," hosts discuss the significance of Israel's third round of Knesset elections this year, questioning if lessons were learned from previous failed attempts.

Mira and her family navigate daily life in Israel, with Mira reflecting on the ease of becoming a citizen, the responsibilities it entails, and the complexities of their new surroundings.

The text discusses the rise of Jeremy Corbyn in the British Labour Party and the subsequent surge of anti-Semitism within the party.

Set in the 1960s, the author recounts his time in Yidsbury, a Jewish suburb in Manchester, England, with his wife Eleanor.

In this excerpt from "One Hundred Autobiographies: A Memoir" by David Lehman, the narrator recounts seeking advice from a wise man in the synagogue on how to avoid the draft during the Vietnam War.