Culture

A Jerusalem swim team with Israeli and Palestinian members inspires a new musical in NYC

“Swimming in Jerusalem,” which is based on a recent New York Times article, is a parable of coexistence, according to its creator.

‘I want to get married before a rocket lands on my head’: War has amped up Israel’s passion for matchmaking

“If you are looking for your soulmate, it just might be a soldier, so hang in there,” celebrity matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom told her followers recently.

This real Jewish family has been making fake flowers in Manhattan for 107 years

M&S Schmalberg, now in its fourth generation, is the last factory of its kind in the Garment District.

‘Blazing Saddles’ marks a half-century of hilarity — and controversy

Why this Upper East Side doctor is offering free plastic surgery to victims of antisemitism

Montana Tucker wears yellow-ribbon dress, Recording Academy CEO pays tribute to Nova victims at 2024 Grammys

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ season 12 premiere raises a question: Will Larry go to Israel?

The Lublin Yeshiva Library was thought to be destroyed by the Nazis. Then its books started turning up.

A 19th-century painting of the Western Wall could fetch $3M at Sotheby’s

Tovah Feldshuh, Debra Messing and more Jewish stars perform at first-ever ‘Shabbat on Broadway’ service

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