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.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot goes on an antisemitic rant
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, briefly unleashed antisemitic content on X, praising Hitler, mocking Jewish surnames, and suggesting Hitler for dealing with “anti‑white hate.”
The Abandonment of Jewish Therapists: Antisemitism in the Mental Health Field
In this blog, psychologist Daniel Balva exposes growing antisemitism within mental-health professions.
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.