Jewish

For a second straight Passover, Jews mark Festival of Freedom while hostages remain in Gaza

Jews worldwide are preparing to leave seats empty at their tables to symbolize the hostages’ plight, or share the stories of hostages during their seders, for the second straight year.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
12/04/2025

GOP Rep. Randy Fine, the newest Jewish congressman, calls Rashida Tlaib ‘terrorist’

Fine called Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib a “terrorist” and said that some members of the progressive “Squad” — of which she is a member — “shouldn’t be Americans.”

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
10/04/2025

I operate a small Judaica business. Trump’s tariffs will squelch Jewish innovation

If you thought the cost of living Jewishly was already high, wait until you see what happens next.

By DAVID ZVI KALMAN/JTA
09/04/2025

Jewish cultural institutions reeling as Trump defunds arts and humanities

Virtually all federal grant-making for arts and culture is in jeopardy following recent and expected cuts across government agencies.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
09/04/2025

Kazakhstan textbooks promote tolerance, respect for Judaism, Israel - IMPACT report finds

Kazakhstan's school curriculum offers a largely positive portrayal of Judaism and Jewish history and, in many cases, a balanced approach to the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Sotheby's to auction oldest known kiddush cup, 'Cup of Joy' from 11th century Khorasan

Estimated at $3-5 million, the silver cup bears blessings in Hebrew and Arabic, reflecting cultural ties in medieval Khorasan.

Casting his shadow over time

“In the Shadow of Time,” Eduard Shyfrin’s new album, is a tour de force of music and meaning .

By CLAIRE HOWARD , IN COLLABORATION WITH EDUARD SHYFRIN
04/04/2025
Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy