At the opening-night celebration of the Boston Jewish Film Festival’s 25th birthday, festival volunteers handed out deli-made kugel for ticket holders to nosh while waiting on a line t…
Tired of being Jewish in the holy city of Jerusalem, Tuvia Tenenbom decided to see what it was like to be a Muslim. Turns out, that’s easier said than done. Click here for the rest of …
Tennessee Titans defensive back Bernard Pollard complained that a coach was ‘working us like Hebrew slaves.’ Some found the remark insensitive, but it has its roots in the black …
Mostly forgotten in Germany, Hermann Struck emigrated to Haifa in 1922 and played a prominent role in the city's social and cultural life. Click here for the rest of the article...
Redheads come in all shapes, genders and sizes " especially in Israel. A new photography show spotlights the haunting beauty of the ‘ginger 6%.’ Click here for the rest of the ar…
Many American Buddhist teachers are born Jewish, and plenty of Jews practice both faiths. Jay Michaelson explains how the two spiritual paths are closer than you might think. Click here for …
The Pew study has left many of us searching for answers. But a recent discussion on the Upper West Side suggests solutions may be no further away than our own backyard. Click here for the re…
On the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht, an opera tells the remarkable survival story of Yehuda Nir and his friendship with Richard Wagner’s great-grandson. Click here for the rest of…
Jews have long considered the number 18 to be a serious lucky charm. Who knew neo-Nazis also cherish the number " or why? Click here for the rest of the article...
The Jewish history of Florence remains largely unknown to most Italians and tourists alike. Leaders want to change that, starting with its magnificent Moorish synagogue. Click here for the r…
Dan Lewis’s ‘Now I Know’ promises to serve those who are surrounded by know-it-alls " or aspire to become one themselves. Click here for the rest of the article...
John Lennon said, ‘Show business is an extension of the Jewish religion.’ But it’s Paul McCartney " who has married two Jewish women and performed in Israel " who has actua…
A Hebrew Bible published in 16th century Antwerp features the words ‘hate evil’ in French. What does this say about the holy book’s provenance? Click here for the rest of t…
Magnum, the world-famous photojournalism collective, was created by several Jewish artists in 1947. Their images are still haunting nearly seven decades later. Click here for the rest of the…
Yossi Klein Halevi's ‘Like Dreamers,’ aims at telling history through the stories of seven Israeli paratroopers. Julia Klein says he succeeds spectacularly, with an enviable nove…
Ben Urwand's new book about how Jewish-run film studios colluded with the Nazis has sparked intense debate. Gavriel Rosenfeld offers a guide to the real story behind the hype. Click here for…
True, Halacha says Jews shouldn’t celebrate Halloween. But the allure of haunted houses and candy corn is too powerful for all but the most observant Jewish songsmiths. Click here for …
Lou Reed wrote about drugs, sex and violence. A fellow traveler of Andy Warhol’s, Reed played games with artistry and identity. In him, writer and artist Laura Albert saw a kindred spi…
Cantankerous and prickly though he could be, Lou Reed definitely appreciated the joy that his music brought to so many. Dan Epstein honors the late artist’s career. Click here for the …
Larry N. Mayer spent a semester teaching secular English classes in an Orthodox high school. This week, find out how it all came to an end. Click here for the rest of the article...
How did the practice of identifying a fellow Jew come to be known as ‘bageling’? Philologos discovers that the answer goes back to Montreal, circa 1992. Click here for the rest o…
Despite Leonard Bernstein’s fame, questions remain about his personal life and his career. A new collection of his letters answers some of the more vexing ones. Click here for the rest…
‘The Rise of David Levinsky’ was once trumpeted as the next ‘Fiddler on the Roof.’ Now, the collaboration between the late Isaiah Sheffer and Bobby Paul is getting a …
Philip Roth’s retirement is prompting a flood of assessments. With ‘Roth Unbound,’ confidante Claudia Roth Pierpoint delivers a cogent analysis of his characters " and a de…
How did three less-than-observant Broadway guys come up with the biggest Jewish musical ever? Eileen Reynolds explores the engaging story " and explains why it still matters. Click here for …