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Stan Lee’s legacy is complicated. This new book casts a shadow on it.

A biography that focuses on the Jewish comic book industry icon’s later years exposes his ruthless business dealings.

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To make my second pandemic Purim more meaningful, I’m focusing on giving to the poor

Giving to those in need is one of four mitzvot related to the holiday — it must be our focus this year.

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Meet the Yemeni-Jewish musician singing soulful Jewish R&B

You might not consider soulful R&B to fall under the umbrella of “Jewish music.” Jewish-Canadian singer-songwriter Erez Zobary is here to change that.

Why should we go back to synagogue?

Is the Jewish deli the new synagogue?

The pandemic has devastated restaurants. Surprisingly, most kosher ones have weathered the storm — and I’m optimistic about the future.

Jewish rock and roll icon Mama Cass Elliot helped me learn to love my body

Telling the forgotten story of Osnat Barzani, the first female rabbi who lived 400 years ago, is a win for Mizrahi representation

Our government can’t force us to take the COVID-19 vaccine, but our morals should compel us to

Bruce Springsteen’s Super Bowl ad offered a powerful vision of American unity — for Christians

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