Sunday Features

The Jewish mother who became a crime boss in Gilded Age New York

“Marm” Mandelbaum is the subject of a new biography by Margalit Fox, the celebrated obituary writer.

Pro-Palestinian activists rally outside the Sydney Opera House, Oct. 9, 2023. (Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

After Oct. 7, Australian Jews grapple with a mass doxxing — and wonder what happened to their country

A community known for its disproportionate number of descendants of Holocaust survivors sees change in the land they love, if only for being so far removed from the hatreds that plagued their forebears.

Or, a solider fighting in Gaza, displays a seder plate he found in the territory. (Courtesy of Or)

Israeli soldiers are finding Judaica in Gaza — and trying to locate the items’ owners

Soldiers have found menorahs, a challah board and a seder plate in Gaza.

A Guardian Self Defense Krav Maga class in the basement of a Manhattan synagogue, May 21, 2024. (Luke Tress)

NY Jews unnerved by spike in antisemitism and raucous protests take to krav maga for self-defense

Andy Cohen offers advice to pro-Israel influencers at a New York strategy conference

Orthodox minor-league pitcher Jacob Steinmetz is eating kosher delivery, walking to the stadium on Shabbat — and staying focused on the game

Amateur detectives are invited to join search for a lost Jewish library looted by the Nazis

Get to know the Democrats who could replace Biden on the ballot — and their Jewish stories

Tens of thousands crowd Tel Aviv park for first Nova concert since Oct. 7 massacre

A Chicago rabbi’s encounter with an anti-Zionist leaflet inspired him to make a new podcast

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