Category: Jewish

A series of conversations between Holocaust survivors and members of Jewish youth movements took place this week as part of a unique inter-generational project marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Belsen by British forces. 

As…

The oldest known Kiddush cup in existence has been revealed by Sotheby’s and will go on public display for the first time in London later this month.

Named the “Cup of Joy”, the 11th-12th century silver goblet is expected to fetch…

A delegation of Arab Israelis joined more than 500 people outside SOAS University this week in a show of unity against campus antisemitism nationwide.

Jewish students report increasing harassment and intimidation, while Arab Israelis who…

Israeli Embassy in Germany successfully intervened to cancel philosopher Omri Boehm’s speech at a Holocaust remembrance event at the Nazi Buchenwald camp, citing his minimizing of the Holocaust and criticism of Yad Vashem; Ambassador Ron Prosor…

The first episode of Shtisel premiered on Netflix in December 2018 and became a global hit. Even those who avoid subtitles were hooked on the show about the titular Charedi family who spoke only Hebrew and Yiddish.

Created by Ori Elon and…

Every Friday evening, Deena helps prepare a Shabbat meal. Surrounded by friends in her supported living home, she lays the table, lights the candles, and welcomes the peace of the weekend. It’s a simple tradition, but for Deena and her…

“All of my books are the same book,” said Dara Horn, the author of seven novels and the 2021 essay collection, “People Love Dead Jews,” which may be the most talked-about Jewish book of the past several years. 

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I was thrilled and deeply honored when I got an invitation to participate in Congregation Emanu-El’s 180th anniversary Shabbat service. This historic synagogue, where I began my rabbinate, is foundational to American…