Who Was Jacob de Haan?
A new documentary explores the life and 1924 assassination of gay Haredi anti-Zionist Dutch Jewish poet and lawyer Jacob de Haan.
The Enduring Jewish Legacy at the Paralympics
As the 2024 Summer Olympics have drawn to a close, the spotlight has shifted onto the Paralympics, set to begin in Paris on August 28....
No, Chappell Roan Is Not Jewish
Is Chappell Roan Jewish?
Lately, it seems like everyone is talking about Chappell Roan. The singer, whose real name is Kayleigh Amstutz, has recently shot to...
Tisha B’Av and its Ripples Today
The horrific siege and sacking of Jerusalem and the destruction of the First Temple is vividly commemorated every year on Tisha B’Av.
The Story of JVP, a Divisively Jewish Voice for Peace
JVP— which was founded by three friends in 1996—didn’t start off as explicitly anti-Zionist. Julia Caplan, one of the founders, says the fact that it does now reflects “a change in the political times.”
Sarah Levy Isn’t the First Jewish Rugby Player at the Olympics
The 2024 Olympic success of Sarah Levy brings renewed attention to the history of Jewish rugby players, from the early 1900s to today.
Ask the Rabbis | How Do We Balance Civility With Disapproval For Others’ Politics?
We should learn from our sages.
Jewish Word | Verklempt: The Yiddish Word that Wasn’t
Borrowed from Yiddish and launched into the cultural stratosphere by a Canadian comedian and his Jewish mother-in-law, “verklempt” keeps evolving.
In Berlin, Some Israeli Ex-Pats Organize Against Germany’s Support for Israel
Flaschenberg views his group as a “kosher certificate” for opinions that may be perceived as too critical or controversial in Germany.
What We Need Is a Brazen Type of Love
A NYC rabbi argues for a brazen type of ahavas Yisroel, love of one’s fellow Jew, during these times of terror.
Claudia Sheinbaum: Trailblazer or Mexico’s Next Puppet Leader?
Mexico’s president elect, Claudia Sheinbaum, has faced criticism for being hand-picked by current president Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Iran Tests the U.S.-Israel Alliance
Iran’s April 13 attack on Israel will go down as one of the brightest moments of the American-Israeli alliance.