Connie Francis’ Album of Jewish Classics Must Be Heard
Though not Jewish herself, Connie Francis grew up in an Italian-Jewish neighborhood and recorded “Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites” in 1960.
Circumcision is a core value for the UK’s Jewish community – and a safe procedure for baby boys
Jonathan Arkush, barrister and co‑chair of Milah UK, defends Brit Milah as a fundamental and safe religious rite.
The Return of Jewish Theology
David Novak argues that Jewish tradition offers rigorous ways to engage in theology—talking about God, ethics and revelation—on its own terms.
Remembering Ozzy Osbourne’s Jewish vow renewal
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne renewed their vows in a Jewish ceremony in 2002, embracing Sharon’s heritage.
Cockney‑Yiddish: how two languages influenced each other in London’s East End
In London’s late 19th and early 20th century East End, Jewish immigrants speaking Yiddish and Cockney-speaking locals shared more than geography—they shared language.
250 years of Jewish life in Sweden will be celebrated in 2025
In 2025, Sweden will celebrate 250 years of organized Jewish life in the country.
Phoenix Jewish centre director emphasizes cultural memory preservation
The director of a prominent Jewish center in Phoenix is focused on preserving cultural memory as a way to combat antisemitism and reinforce identity.
Elmo went on an antisemitic tirade — and it strangely isn’t the first time
Elmo’s official X account was recently hacked, spreading antisemitic and conspiratorial posts referencing Jeffrey Epstein and calling for violence against Jews.
Fewer Jews alive today than before Holocaust: new study
A Pew Research Center study finds that the global Jewish population has yet to rebound to its pre-Holocaust level.
A free Yiddish music sing-along and concert comes to Central Park
Central Park hosted a free Yiddish sing-along led by stars of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene.