Jeopardy Winner Covers Her Hair on National TV

Photographing the Secret World of Chassidic Jews

A glimpse of Agnieszka Traczewska's exquisite photographs.

Shakespeare and the Plague

Some of Shakespeare’s greatest works were written while he was quarantined.

Yeshiva University Takes the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tourney by Storm

Despite the coronavirus, the Maccabees advance to the Sweet Sixteen. Aish.com exclusive interview with Head Coach Elliot Steinmetz.

Hunters: Should Killing Nazis be Entertaining?

The controversial Amazon series means well but misses the mark.

Dovid, Melech Yisrael: 4 Facts about This Iconic Jewish Song

Get a deeper understanding of this famous song.

Jakob Dylan Is a Good Jewish Son

A rock prince pays respect to his elders in the moving documentary ‘Echo in the Canyon.’

Jewish Stereotypes and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Moishe and Shirley Maisel epitomize the cultural stereotype of The American Jew: obnoxious, loud, and obsessed with money.

(Anti-)Orthodox

The media always seems to miss the big story about Orthodox Jews.

Ishay Ribo: The Great Harmonizer

Ishay Ribo’s star is rising, and with it comes a message of hope, faith, and unity.

 

Kosher Wine: The Rise and Fall of Manischewitz

Kosher wine is no longer a joke. These days it’s winning awards and accolades.

Shtisel Complicated My Judaism

Exposure to the closed, marginalized culture on the small screen made me realize how important it is to build bridges to the ultra-Orthodox.

It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

The new film about Fred Rogers and a cynical journalist is a movie we need right now.

Lampooning Hitler: Jojo Rabbit Anti-Hate Satire

Award-winning director Taika Waititi skewers the banality of evil in his latest film.

After 77 Years, A Vital New Holocaust Diary is Published

Renia Spiegel's diary is a crucial new Holocaust memoir.

Anne Frank: Parallel Stories

Anne Frank would have been 90 this year. A new documentary featuring Helen Mirren intertwines her story with five girls who survived the Holocaust.

A Very Brady Temple

The original six Brady children reunited for A Very Brady Renovation. It's time for Jews to unite for an even more elaborate renovation project.

Jewish Magical Realism: The Art of Zvi Suchet

A unique and modern refresh of a centuries-old subject.

Remembering Valerie Harper

Valerie Harper created an iconic Jewish character.

Blinded by the Light: What Bruce Springsteen’s Music Meant to Me

A new movie highlights how the rock legend inspired a teenager to pursue his dreams, reminding me of everything I love about Springsteen’s music.

4 Jewish Lessons from Lion King

The hit movie draws on timeless Jewish values and stories.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Yesterday: The Beatles, The Movie and the Torah

How could the world forget the Beatles?

Shmoozing with Sir Paul McCartney

It was surreal. Here I was actually chatting with this living music legend, and he was listening!

Slideshow: The Art of Yoram Raanan

The canvas as a conduit for the light Above.

Remembering Judith Kerr, Author of 'When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit'

The best-selling children’s book author about a Jewish girl fleeing Nazi Germany has died aged 95 in Britain.

Mel Gibson’s Chutzpah

It’s bad enough to make a film about a dysfunctional family that alludes to a wealthy Jewish family. But casting Mel Gibson as the sinister grandfather? Come on.

Lost World of Yiddish Theater

Broadway’s Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish recalls a world of thriving Yiddish theater in New York and beyond.

The Amazing Yiddish Album Nominated for a Grammy

Suppressed for a lifetime, this music was discovered and recorded, and then nominated for a Grammy.

 

Israeli Pop Star Turns Down Eurovision Gig Due to Shabbat

Omer Adam’s best performance yet: sanctifying Shabbat.

Amos Oz, Controversial Giant of Israeli Literature

In a life that spanned the state of Israel, Oz wrote novels of humanity and beauty.

The Kippah on Beale Street

A positive Jewish twist to the acclaimed new film.

Israel’s Star Tennis Player: The Jewish Moments that Defined her Career

An exclusive Aish.com interview with Shahar Peer who retired last year as Israel’s most successful tennis player.

Making Israel Proud in Abu Dhabi

An Aish.com exclusive interview with Israel’s gold-winning Judoku champion, Sagi Muki.

Stan Lee, Creator of Flawed Superheroes Has Died

Flawed and complex, Lee’s superheroes looked a lot like us.

"The Angel": Secret Mossad Spy, or Cunning Double-agent?

One of the greatest suspense thrillers of all-time. And it's true. An Aish.com exclusive.

Neil Simon and the American Jewish Experience

The prolific, award-winning playwright died at age 91.

Elvis Presley’s Jewish Roots

I was all shook up in Mississippi.

Art of Revelation: From Destruction to Creation

After a tragic fire, Yoram Raanan, a renowned Israeli painter, brings Torah to life through his magnificent works of art on the weekly Torah portion.

I Feel Pretty: Can Confidence Make a Woman Beautiful?

Amy Schumer’s mediocre film raises important issues about self-esteem and beauty.

Super Bowl 2018: 6 Jewish Facts

Including three Jewish owners and the Jewish general manager.

8 Interesting Facts about Donuts

Israelis consume 24 million donuts a year.

Singing Hatikvah in Abu Dhabi

An Israeli won the gold in judo but they refused to play his national anthem. He defiantly sang it himself.

Jews and Beer: 8 Surprising Facts

For centuries Jews have been vital in the production and marketing of beer.

Jewish Women in the Footsteps of Wonder Woman

Growing up surrounded by only girls enabled me to develop my self-worth independent of the admiration and judgment of boys.

How Jerry Lewis Changed My Life

He taught me to pray with my feet and make an impact on the world.

MacGyver and the Jews

There is always a way.

Is Paddington Bear Jewish?

Michael Bond, the author, based his beloved character on Jewish children who were refugees in war-torn Europe.

Raising Our Kids on Vampires, Satanism and Zombies

What’s capturing your teen’s imagination?

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

The Oscars, the Wrong Winner and the Talmud

Turning winners into losers and losers into winners.

Super Bowl 2017: Meet the Two Jewish Owners

They both know the importance of being a mensch on and off the field.

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