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Is Post Malone haunted by the Dybbuk?

Dybbuk is Yiddish for a dislocated soul or a malicious spirit, and has been part of Jewish mythology for centuries.

Sesame Street former writer says Bert and Ernie were gay

Objections to the Sesame Workshop statement were swift and angry, noting that numerous characters on the show have been depicted as romantic partners and as having children.

THREE LADIES THREE LATTES: Hagim, hagim, hagim

Secular Pam, modern Orthodox Tzippi and haredi Danit answer your questions.

Report: Syrian refugee held a Jewish antique in his Turkish home

The man claimed he thought it must be fake.

Kim Kardashian signs deal with Israeli eyewear company

In $30m. plan, Carolina Lemke is entering the US market and bringing the international supermodel to Israel in March.

Watch: Zuckerberg surprises Facebook with shofar skills

"I got a little carried away on my teruah."

Five-year-old Israeli becomes Instagram star

Mia Aflalo is making waves due to her gorgeous locks.

Kirk Douglas, 101, looks like a loving great-grandfather on Instagram

This isn’t the first time Cameron has shared a picture of his famous grandfather.

Israel’s Krembo snack to lose its iconic shiny wrapping

Unilever Israel planned the move as a way to save on the 13 tons of aluminum it currently uses to cover the delicate fudge-coated cream and wafer treats.

Rogers Waters talks up decision to play in Russia

When asked if the decision to perform in Russia was a difficult one given his constant efforts to dissuade artists from performing in Israel, Waters answered, 'of course not.'

Report: Roman Abramovich hires adviser to mull sale of Chelsea F.C.

A source at the club denied Abramovich planned any sale.

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UK charity event criticized for Nazi displays

Event organizer tells 'Post': "A select few were dressed in German uniforms" to show "all sides."

Natalie Portman to play identical twins ‘Dear Abby’ and ‘Ann Landers’

Actress to also direct film about Jewish advice columnists

Ben Fisher's album examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Staying with the history theme, Ben Fisher chose to live in Jerusalem over Tel Aviv for its rich past. He worked as a bartender, then as an editor and writer for The Jerusalem Post.

A singer explores identity in Afro-Yiddish music

Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell melds Jewish songs, mostly in Yiddish, with traditional African-American ones in his album "Convergence."

Malaysian prime minister justifies his license to be antisemitic

“Antisemitic is a term that is invented to prevent people from criticizing the Jews for doing wrong things.”

How did Israel promote Aliyah to Anglos in 1948?

The new immigrants would be coming from comfortable and secure countries.

Is Oreo pushing the original kosher sandwich cookies off the shelves?

Until a glorious day in 1998, Hydrox was the premiere kosher sandwich cookie on the market, while Oreos remained treif, lacking a kosher hechsher, or seal of approval.

‘Cakemaker’ takes top prize at Jewish film festival in Germany

Israel was a key component of the festival.

A smiling setting sun for Brian Wilson

76-year-old Brian Wilson seemed even frailer and less involved. And yet… the show was a blast.

Suzanne Vega returns to Israel for two shows

Folk singer will perform at Masada and then in Haifa

A star is born: A musical ride to the delivery room

An ambulance erupted in chorus on Tuesday as Ora Marsiano went into labor.

How an Orthodox cantor snagged a role on ‘Orange Is the New Black’

Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue Cantor Philip Sherman featured as one of “America’s Top Mohels” has another gig: actor.

Paul Ryan discovers Jewish ancestry

Andy Samberg, Sarah Silverman and Sheryl Sandberg are also slated to appear in the new season of PBS show 'Finding Your Roots.'