Preston’s Jewish community holds joyful celebration of music, culture and connection
Preston’s Jewish community, though small and without a synagogue, held a vibrant musical celebration under Rabbi Danny Bergson’s leadership.
100 years of YIVO — from puppets to sacred pages
YIVO Institute’s centennial is marked by three exhibits showcasing rescued Jewish artifacts, from prewar schoolwork to sacred texts smuggled from Nazi-occupied Vilna.
Behind the Velvet Curtain: Antisemitism in the Comedy World
Jewish comedians continue to face antisemitism—both subtle and overt—onstage and online. Some use humour to push back, while others find themselves censoring material.
Is Jewish dieting culture over? Reading: This is big in the age of Ozempic
Jewish dieting culture is being re-examined amid the rise of Ozempic and similar drugs.
Marcel Marceau’s Holocaust heroism is the focus of a new off-Broadway play
Marcel on the Train, a new Off-Broadway play premiering in February 2026, will explore the real-life heroism of famed mime Marcel Marceau.
Forty Years After His Day Off, the Jewish Values of Ferris Bueller
Reflecting on Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 40 years later, the article explores its subtle alignment with Jewish values.
What to Know About the Hora Dance, a Jewish Wedding Tradition
The hora is a celebratory Jewish dance performed at weddings, where guests form a circle and often lift the couple on chairs.
Leo Baeck Institute: 70 years honoring German‑Jewish culture
Founded in 1955, the Leo Baeck Institute (LBI) preserves the heritage of German-speaking Jewry. Its founders included survivors and intellectuals like Leo Baeck and Hannah Arendt.
Board of Deputies Unveils British Jewish Culture Month to Promote Jewish Life and Joy
The UK’s Board of Deputies has launched “British Jewish Culture Month” to celebrate and showcase the richness of Jewish life across the UK.
The Synagogue in the Heart of the Delta: Exploring Jewish Culture in Rural Mississippi
In Cleveland, Mississippi, writer Lauren Rhoades explores the lasting legacy of a once-thriving Jewish community.