Ben Kweller’s new album is a complex and Jewish exploration of grief
Ben Kweller’s new album Cover the Mirrors explores grief through a Jewish lens, drawing on mourning traditions like shiva.
Israel closes Gaza crossings after Hamas fails to release hostage
Israel shut northern Gaza crossings after Hamas reportedly failed to uphold part of a hostage release agreement.
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.
A “Big Fat Queer Cuban Jewish Wedding” at the Horticulture Center
Ariel Warmflash and Danielle Berkowitz celebrated their multicultural queer wedding in Philadelphia, blending Jewish, Cuban, and theatrical elements.
Granddaughter of Iranian Shah marries Jewish American
Iman Pahlavi, granddaughter of Iran’s last Shah, married Jewish American Bradley Sherman in Paris, following a civil ceremony in New York.
Back to the Future: 50 Years of Jewish Food
Jewish food in 1975 was limited and often bland, with bagels rare outside major cities and gefilte fish mostly from jars.
Jewish food is making a comeback in Poland
Poland is rediscovering its Jewish culinary heritage as traditional Ashkenazi dishes reappear on the national table.
Toronto chefs put a new twist on the old Jewish classics
Toronto’s culinary scene is embracing nostalgia through innovation, with chefs reinventing Jewish classics for modern tastes.
Puppets and peace: One woman's mission to make Jewish culture joyful for all
Shlomit Tripp, a Berlin‑based puppeteer and former tour guide at the Jewish Museum, is on a mission to reconnect young people with Jewish culture—beyond Holocaust narratives.
Goldsmiths apologises to Jewish students and staff over culture of antisemitism
Goldsmiths College in London has formally apologised following an independent inquiry revealing a long‑standing culture of antisemitism dating back to 2018.