This story was originally published on Feb. 15. by the Forward. Sign up here to get the latest stories from the Forward delivered to you each morning. I didn’t expect the story of a con man bilking young women on a dating site for ginormous amounts...

(JTA) — When it came to babka, actress Kathryn Kates, who died last month at 73, preferred chocolate, according to The New York Times. But when Jerry and Elaine finally got to her bakery counter on “Seinfeld,” the only babka Kates had to...

This article first appeared on Alma. In Orthodox Judaism, a child’s Hebrew name is given within the first week. The rules for our lives are predetermined, assigned based on our gender at birth. Since I was born, I knew inside that I was created differently...

In the new trailer for her upcoming Hulu comedy series, Jewish superstar Amy Schumer politely tells a doctor that she has had 30,000 drinks, doesn't chew her food properly, and is barreling towards 40. While the doctor simply wanted to know if there were...

According to the YIVO, the Institute of Jewish Research, the term “Yiddish” is derived from the German word for “Jewish.” The most accepted (but not the only) theory of the origin of Yiddish is that it began to take shape by the 10th century...

Jenny Slate is the Jewish actress whose voice you know better than her actual physical appearance, something that is changing starting with her new movie this weekend on Amazon Prime. Before the premiere of "I Want You Back," exclusively for the streaming...

Jewish director Ivan Reitman's early life could have been a movie. He died this past weekend at the age of 75, but he leaves behind several indelible movies and stories. Here are 10 things to know about his career and life as the world celebrates his...

Sometimes, the best way to open up your heart to another on Valentine's Day is to show them a good movie or television show. Gal Gadot fans are in for a special treat this weekend at the theaters, so let's quickly into what's worth watching, reading on...

Two babies have received the fStoriesirst-ever gene therapy for Tay-Sachs disease after over 14 years of development. Tay-Sachs is a severe neurological disease caused by a deficiency in an enzyme called HexA. This enzyme breaks down a fatlike substance...

Canada has been dealing with a growing truckers’ protest over the last few weeks, which began in response to a vaccine mandate for drivers entering from the United States. The...