Jewish identity

Ideas

My Jewish father volunteered at Ground Zero. Here’s how we’re honoring him now.

Elisha Gechter’s father volunteered at Ground Zero in the aftermath of 9/11 — a selfless act that led to health issues later in life. Here’s how her family honors him today.

This Jewish family has been making honey wine for 150 years

The Holocaust nearly eradicated the business, and now COVID has served as a pivotal moment and an agent for needed changes.

10 Jewish facts about ‘Jeopardy!’ host Mayim Bialik you should know

She was the first woman in her family to become a bat mitzvah and was a leader at the UCLA Hillel during her college years.

Culture

This haredi Orthodox mom is the face of a new Adidas campaign

Ideas

Jewish tradition celebrates the rhythm of nature. What happens when it’s thrown off balance?

Ideas

Jewish spaces should keep the resources offered during the pandemic — it’s a disability issue

United States

Jewish girl praying for missing parent moves Surfside mayor: ‘I am going to find her’

Ideas

As an American, I didn’t think I’d be afraid to be Jewish in France. But I am.

Culture

Meet the Orthodox mom competing on ‘American Ninja Warrior’

Ideas

American Jews need allies against antisemitism

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