Amid antisemitism concerns, 101 local Jewish federations to spend $54M on improving security JTA Published October 4, 2021
The remarkable true story of the Great Knish War of 1916 Jordan Palmer and JTA Published October 3, 2021
GOP congressman compares COVID measures to Holocaust, prompting an intern’s resignation JTA Published August 27, 2021
18 Orthodox Jewish girls pulled off New York-bound flight in Amsterdam in dispute over COVID protocols jta Published August 8, 2021
Rabbi Shais Rishon, an Orthodox anti-racism advocate, is turning his gaze to Jewish texts Josefin Dolsten Published March 8, 2021
‘It’s a call to action’: A Yiddish theater company puts on a Sinclair Lewis play that imagines US falling into authoritarianism Josefin Dolsten Published October 28, 2020
A small but growing number of Orthodox rabbis are officiating same-sex weddings Josefin Dolsten Published October 28, 2020
For the first time ever, Stockholm has a Swedish-born rabbi Josefin Dolsten Published October 23, 2020
Some queer Jews are finding meaning in the laws of family purity, traditionally observed by married Orthodox couples Josefin Dolsten Published October 21, 2020
Top Palestinian official Saeb Erekat in ‘critical’ condition with COVID-19 in Israeli hospital Josefin Dolsten Published October 19, 2020
When Christian is Jewish: Living a Jewish life with a non-Jewish name Josefin Dolsten Published October 14, 2020
Israeli Orthodox leader: Judaism does not forbid same-sex couples from building a family Josefin Dolsten Published October 12, 2020
Sukkot, the pandemic and a lynching come together in a multiracial Jewish dancer’s new art installation Josefin Dolsten Published September 30, 2020
Sweden allocates $1.1 million to start work on its first Holocaust museum Josefin Dolsten Published September 29, 2020
An Orthodox multiracial family in Montana wants to break taboos about adoption Josefin Dolsten Published September 24, 2020
How Ruth Bader Ginsburg went from the Notorious RBG to Ruth the Tzaddik Josefin Dolsten Published September 22, 2020
Jews have lived in Bahrain for 140 years. The country’s peace deal with Israel changes their lives. Josefin Dolsten Published September 15, 2020
Yeshiva University rejects LGBTQ club, saying it will support students in other ways Josefin Dolsten Published September 4, 2020
Los Angeles pop-up The Bad Jew serves ‘porkstrami’ and other nonkosher takes on Jewish deli food Josefin Dolsten Published August 31, 2020
‘It’s not the same and everybody knows it’: Jewish campus life goes virtual Josefin Dolsten Published August 27, 2020
Taking a page from ‘Vagina Monologues,’ a new book explores taboos around women’s sexuality and gender in the Orthodox world Josefin Dolsten Published August 17, 2020
They thought a Jewish school in Oakland would be able to accommodate their gender-fluid child. It wasn’t that simple. Josefin Dolsten Published August 13, 2020
In a diplomatic breakthrough, Israel normalizes ties with United Arab Emirates and suspends West Bank annexation Josefin Dolsten Published August 13, 2020
This Holocaust survivor turned architect designed a memorial honoring Albanians who saved Jews Josefin Dolsten Published August 11, 2020
A rabbi and dad is starting an online Jewish day school to help families get through the pandemic Josefin Dolsten Published August 3, 2020
They wanted to convert to Judaism, but the mikvahs were closed. So instead they went to Jewish summer camp. Josefin Dolsten Published July 29, 2020
The Jewish Book Council’s annual event goes virtual — and offers a peek into authors’ living rooms Josefin Dolsten Published July 17, 2020
Jewish communities are finally paying attention to Jews of color. Here’s the long road to how they got there. Josefin Dolsten Published July 15, 2020
Bari Weiss, opinion editor with anti-Semitism focus, resigns from The New York Times Josefin Dolsten Published July 14, 2020
Pride rallies held across Israel in lieu of annual parades due to coronavirus JTA Published July 2, 2020
Los Angeles has a major homelessness problem. These Jewish groups are helping by opening their parking lots. Josefin Dolsten Published July 2, 2020
Becoming a rebbetzin: What it’s like to come out as transgender when you’re married to the rabbi Josefin Dolsten Published June 30, 2020
Ohio’s Health Dept. director resigns after backlash over stay-at-home orders JTA Published June 18, 2020
Inside Elat Market: The store at the nexus of Los Angeles’ Persian Jewish community Josefin Dolsten Published June 15, 2020
Persian Jews are coming out of the closet and breaking down long-held taboos in their community Josefin Dolsten Published June 15, 2020
‘We have to be there’: 5 Jews on taking part in the George Floyd protests Josefin Dolsten Published June 5, 2020
130 Jewish groups, ‘outraged’ by George Floyd killing, pledge to fight systemic racism Josefin Dolsten Published June 2, 2020
John Eaves wants to be the first black and Jewish member of Congress Josefin Dolsten Published June 1, 2020
‘Believe us’: Black Jews respond to the George Floyd protests, in their own words Josefin Dolsten Published May 31, 2020
These kosher NYC restaurants have closed permanently since March Josefin Dolsten Published May 19, 2020
Conservative movement allows livestreaming on Shabbat and holidays during pandemic Josefin Dolsten Published May 14, 2020
Their own lockdown: How Swedish Jews are dealing with the country’s lax coronavirus policy Josefin Dolsten Published May 14, 2020
This Jewish medical student is helping reduce racial disparities in coronavirus testing Josefin Dolsten Published May 14, 2020
This Jewish lawyer is dressing as the Grim Reaper to protest Florida beach reopenings Josefin Dolsten Published May 8, 2020
For those in the process of becoming Jewish, the pandemic means delayed or altered conversions Josefin Dolsten Published May 7, 2020
Young Jews are falling in love during the pandemic — without having met in person Josefin Dolsten Published May 4, 2020
‘We don’t have time’: Rabbi launches Jewish climate change initiative during coronavirus crisis Josefin Dolsten Published April 29, 2020
A Paris chef is making mouthwatering kosher meals for Jewish doctors and nurses — for free Josefin Dolsten Published April 27, 2020
Throwing candy at the computer: What celebrating your bat mitzvah looks like in the time of the coronavirus Josefin Dolsten Published April 24, 2020
Some governors are letting houses of worship reopen. Synagogues aren’t going for it. Josefin Dolsten Published April 23, 2020
Rosh Hashanah by Zoom? Synagogues are already planning for a socially distanced High Holidays Josefin Dolsten Published April 21, 2020
With services online, many synagogues are seeing greater attendance — at least for now Josefin Dolsten Published April 20, 2020
Revising previous guidance, Orthodox groups say no shared Passover seders should take place Josefin Dolsten Published April 6, 2020
A Jewish day school turns its art center into a medical face shield factory Josefin Dolsten Published March 31, 2020
Why Jewish communities are keeping mikvahs open amid the coronavirus outbreak — for now Josefin Dolsten Published March 20, 2020
To stop the coronavirus, New Jersey rabbis decide to shut down their Jewish community Josefin Dolsten Published March 12, 2020
Preparing for the ‘worst-case scenario’: Jewish aid groups scramble amid the coronavirus outbreak Josefin Dolsten Published March 11, 2020
From ‘Spock’ greetings to chopstick Torah pointers, synagogues are rethinking practices amid the coronavirus outbreak Josefin Dolsten Published March 10, 2020
A 4th-generation Vermont Orthodox Jew is starting the state’s first Jewish day school Josefin Dolsten Published March 2, 2020
Jeffrey Epstein ‘played no meaningful role’ as Wexner Foundation trustee, independent review concludes Josefin Dolsten Published February 25, 2020
The US Holocaust Museum asked New Yorkers for their family artifacts from WWII. Here are 9 incredible donations. Josefin Dolsten Published February 21, 2020
New York City’s latest tactic to combat anti-Semitism: An ad campaign featuring diverse Jewish New Yorkers Josefin Dolsten Published February 19, 2020
Conservative movement apologizes for list of innovative rabbis that featured only men Josefin Dolsten Published February 14, 2020
In Sweden, where anti-Semitism has risen, ‘Big Brother’ catches contestants confessing Jew hatred Josefin Dolsten Published February 14, 2020
2 years after the deadly school shooting, Jews in Parkland say they still don’t feel secure Josefin Dolsten Published February 14, 2020
Report that Les Wexner ignored harassment at Victoria’s Secret renews misgivings among recipients of his prestigious Jewish fellowship Josefin Dolsten Published February 10, 2020
Jews fleeing Cuba made Miami their home. Now a synagogue they built is struggling. Josefin Dolsten Published February 4, 2020
Trump’s Middle East peace plan has 99 problems, but Israeli engineers say a tunnel ain’t one Josefin Dolsten Published January 29, 2020
Prominent liberal writer Peter Beinart leaves Forward for progressive Jewish Currents Josefin Dolsten Published January 29, 2020
Republican Jewish group endorses Trump’s peace plan while J Street says it would ensure Israeli ‘illegal’ occupation ‘becomes permanent’ Josefin Dolsten Published January 28, 2020
Morocco opens $1.5 million center dedicated to Jewish culture in city of Essaouira Josefin Dolsten Published January 24, 2020
Meet the Jewish travel blogger who soon will have visited every country Josefin Dolsten Published January 16, 2020
500 rabbis and Jewish leaders call for action against climate change Josefin Dolsten Published January 15, 2020
The granddaughter of a Cambodian princess had a bat mitzvah Josefin Dolsten Published January 14, 2020
Jason Greenblatt, Trump’s former Middle East negotiator, isn’t sure that Israelis and Palestinians are ready for peace Josefin Dolsten Published January 14, 2020
New York is trying to reform the Orthodox yeshiva system, which some graduates say barely taught them to speak English Josefin Dolsten Published January 13, 2020
Teens at a mostly African-American school in Brooklyn have questions about Jews. A class about the Holocaust provides some answers. Josefin Dolsten Published January 9, 2020
Sen. Tom Cotton accuses Soros-funded think tank of fostering anti-Semitism Josefin Dolsten Published January 8, 2020
New York Democrats condemn anti-Semitic attacks, but admit they’re not sure why they are happening Josefin Dolsten Published January 2, 2020
‘Trust Exercise’ author Susan Choi on why she hasn’t explored her Jewish background in her writing Josefin Dolsten Published December 20, 2019
Jersey City official refers to Jewish ‘brutes,’ asks if residents are ‘brave enough’ to explore shooters’ message Josefin Dolsten Published December 17, 2019
Jersey City’s Jewish mayor didn’t wait to call the kosher store shooting an anti-Semitic attack. Here’s why. Josefin Dolsten Published December 13, 2019
Officials believe Jersey City shooters were motivated by anti-Semitic and anti-police views Josefin Dolsten Published December 12, 2019
Hillary Clinton urges Jewish labor activists not to ‘walk away’ ahead of 2020 Josefin Dolsten Published December 9, 2019
Jewish groups denounced Trump’s insinuations about Jewish wealth. So why do some say they went easy on him? Josefin Dolsten Published December 9, 2019
Speaking to Israeli-American group, Trump slams Jews who ‘don’t love Israel enough’ Josefin Dolsten Published December 7, 2019
Brown U committee urges divesting from companies ‘facilitating human rights abuses in Palestine’ Josefin Dolsten Published December 3, 2019
Israeli stamps show the first Torah scroll flown in space Josefin Dolsten Published November 26, 2019
Sacha Baron Cohen calls social media ‘the greatest propaganda machine in history’ Josefin Dolsten Published November 21, 2019
