Arnold Schwarzenegger and His Nazi Father

How Ukraine’s Jews have Survived the War

Some sparks of light amidst the bleakness of war.

Is the Jewish People in Danger of Extinction?

According to the Purim story, that is not the right question.

How to Prevent Civil War: Arguing for the Sake of Peace

Ancient Jewish wisdom on how to effectively argue without animosity.

Uncovering the Real Voice of Jewish Voice for Peace

I stood up to Jewish Voice for Peace and was accused of being a front for some shadowy clandestine Jewish organization.

Antisemitism at Harvard

If Harvard is the canary in the coal mine for what is deemed acceptable behavior towards Jews in universities, then I can assure you there is danger ahead.

Intersectional Antisemitism in America

The internet has brought jihadists, neo-Nazis, and anarchists together through their shared hatred of Jews.

Interview with Israeli Rescuer in Turkey

Dvir Dimri pulled people from the rubble and treated 3,000 patients last week.

Raising Wonderful Nazis

Some peck away at the Holocaust, others embrace it.

Israel’s Earthquake Response

Israaid, the leading humanitarian aid organization in Israel, is responding to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Turkey and Syria.

Grammy-Winning Song of Courage from Iran

Shervin Hajipour is risking his life for freedom. Listen to his song.

Can Anyone Be a Leader?

Or do you need special inborn talents to take the helm?

Listen to Gaza's Quiet Dissenters

Amid the bitter oppression of life under Hamas, there are many Palestinians who dream of something better, freer, more hopeful.

 

Unsafe Spaces: When Being Jewish Means You Don't Belong

Jewish students are now being marginalized from progressive spaces just for being Jewish.

Shock and Grief in Neve Yaakov, Jerusalem

Inside the Mizrahi and Natan houses of mourning, a community and entire nation stand together in mourning after a deadly synagogue shooting.

Chief Editor's Blog

Is It Wrong for Non-Jewish Actors to Play Jewish Roles?

Jewface is overblown. The primary consideration in casting should be believability, not race, color, orientation or religion.

That Relatable Jew: Spreading Positive Jewish Messages on Social Media

Sarah Haskell is passionate about breaking down Jewish stereotypes and standing up to antisemitism.

Why Momma Chef Opened a Kosher Soup Kitchen

Food blogger Karen Nochimowski is on a mission to inspire families to carve out time to help others.

5 Jewish Takeaways from Prince Harry’s Memoir

"Spare" describes a lifetime of pain.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Prince Harry Didn’t Write “Spare”

A ghostwriter did. Does it matter?

Archaic Judaism: An Open Letter to Howard Stern

For so many Jews Judaism is meaningless and non-sensical. It doesn’t have to remain that way.

Fighting Antisemitism

We need to feel empowered, not scared.

January 1: Five Jewish Facts

Five little-known facts about the January 1 “New Year” holiday, and its meaning for Jews.

Top Jewish Stories of 2022

These are the 5 major trends that defined 2022 for Jews.

Harvard, Stanford and NASA Are Still Glorifying Nazis

How can great American institutions today honor Nazis and whitewash their brutal history?

Black Christmas: December 25 in Jewish History

For generations, Jews have faced danger on this day.

Dread and Pride in Being Visibly Jewish

Celebrating Hanukkah in Berlin revealed deep fissures in my Jewish pride.

ChatGPT and You

The new AI program is uncanny in its ability to mimic human writing. Are you becoming redundant?

 

Standing Up to Antisemitism: 5 Courageous People

Sick and tired of Kanye West? Watch this.

The Non-Jewish Nanny Educating the World about Judaism

Meet the non-Jewish woman who is spreading joyous Judaism online.

Word of the Year: Goblin Mode

And why I propose an alternative.

Jewish Valor at Pearl Harbor

Many Jews were among the heroes of that day that will live in infamy.

My Encounter with James Brown, the Godfather of Soul

The music legend was actually excited to shmooze with a group of Jewish teenagers and show off his Jewish connections.

People Love Dead Jews: Exclusive Interview with Award-Winning Author Dara Horn

The provocative scholar’s views on Kanye, effective responses to antisemitism, and being Jewish in a non-Jewish world.

Due to Antisemitism, Lizzy Savetsky Leaves Real Housewives of New York

From the moment it was officially announced that she would be a cast member, she has faced a torrent of antisemitic comments.

Confronting Antisemitism: Some Questions and Concerns

Whether you found Dave Chapelle's monologue amusing or offensive, one thing is clear: we must respond thoughtfully and effectively to antisemitism.

Chief Editor's Blog

Dave Chappelle’s Pernicious Antisemitism

The comedian is far too smart to be as crude as Kanye, and that’s what makes his offensive jokes more damaging and dangerous.

Dave Chappelle's Monologue Wasn't Antisemitic

And I thought his monologue was funny.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

Why is France’s Most Popular Jewish Comedian Converting to Catholicism?

And why he doesn’t have to.

Kyrie Irving, Black Hebrew Israelites, and the “Real Jews”

Who are the Black Hebrew Israelites and why are they attacking the authenticity of today’s Jews?

Why Being Too Busy Isn’t Healthy

Hectic busyness has become the symbol of achievement. It isn’t.

How Can Kyrie Irving Apologize to the Jewish Community?

The Brooklyn Nets have prescribed six steps for Kyrie to return to the court. Is it enough?

The Documentary Kanye West Should See

A moving documentary about the Tree of Life synagogue massacre reminds us to take hate seriously.

Why We Are Shelving of Our Kanye West Documentary and Two Important Lies

Last week Kanye sampled and remixed a classic tune that has charted for over 3000 years – the lie that Jews are evil and conspire to control the world for their own gain.

Kanye West and the Power of Words

Adidas and others who have gone out of their way to condemn hatred of Jews should be thanked. Let’s not stop there.

And Baby Makes 8 Billion

People are the ultimate resource.

In Germany, Where Words and Silence Speak in Equal Volume

Traveling between monuments to history and finding signs of Jewish life along the way.

Kanye West Blames the Jews

We will dispel your darkness with our light, your hatred with our love, and your malice with our compassion.

Helping Jews after Hurricane Ian’s Devastation

It’s unbelievable to see what happened to my city, my friends, my community.

Judaism and Human Creativity

The creation narrative in Genesis offers insights on how and why humans create.

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