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Israel is not Netanyahu: The Jewish case against political idolization - opinion

As Israelis head to the polls, October 7 demands accountability from leaders and a rejection of the idea that any politician is bigger than Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud party rally in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026; illustrative.
Leighton Meester and Adam Brody attend the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 4, 2026.

Rabbi who coached Adam Brody for 'Nobody Wants this' says he's 'ignorant' over Gaza genocide claims

Franfkurt's old cemetery is located next to the former ghetto.

Frankfurt: From missed flight to 850 years of Jewish history

Hezbollah rockets found by the IDF during operations in the Mount Dov area in southern Lebanon, September 15, 2026.

Israel faces growing hostility around the world, going beyond its policies - opinion


Baku's Jewish school passes 100 students as Azerbaijan's Jewish community continues to grow

To mark the occasion, members of the community gathered with Isayev in a sukkah in Baku, joined by representatives of the Azerbaijani authorities.

Students enrolled in the Jewish program at Baku’s School No. 46 celebrate the festival of sukkot.

Stephen Sondheim was unmistakably Jewish, but did he live a ‘Jewish Life?'

“I look at it as a form of Americanized Yiddishkeit: his nature, his worldview, his sense of humor,” said Daniel Okrent in an interview last week.

Stephen Sondheim shown in London ahead of the premiere of "Side by Side by Sondheim," a West End musical revue celebrating his catalogue, April 2, 1976.

Beyond ‘Good for Kosher’: Chef Olivia Ostrow is raising the bar for Jewish dining

From Maison Ostrow in Miami to baguettes, private aviation and international hospitality, Chef Olivia Ostrow is redefining what kosher dining can look and taste like.

Chef Olivia Ostrow is redefining kosher dining with French flair and global ambition.

Sukkot 2026: What the sukkah and Four Species teach us about Israeli unity

The sukkah is where we spend much of our time over the holiday, eating our meals, and many sleep in the sukkah when conditions and weather allow. 

(Illustrative) A woman stands inside a Sukkah, holding a Lulav and Etrog.

Gal Gadot's $3m. Genesis Prize initiative funds 24 Israeli mental health and trauma care NGOs

Recipients include Make-A-Wish Israel, United Hatzalah, and CareGivers Israel. The grants will support treatment, trauma counseling, caregiver training, and social work services.

A superhero in every field. Gal Gadot.

Russia spreads AI fakes claiming Jews are being paid to settle in Ukraine

A record number of Jewish pilgrims traveled to the Ukrainian city of Uman for Rosh Hashanah this year, according to local statistics.

Jewish men in the street during Tikkun HaKlali near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, on eve of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 22, 2025.

Jewish German students experience greater psychological strain than non-Jewish peers, study shows

“The study suggests that psychosocial counseling centers at universities should be sensitized to identity-related stress as well as subtle forms of antisemitism,” said study lead Dr. Irina Jarvers.

A man wearing a yarmulke looks at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

David Hofstedter’s family philanthropy: A Canadian story of Jewish giving and impact

From Toronto roots to international Torah education, the Hofstedter family’s philanthropy has focused on strengthening Jewish learning, institutions and community continuity.

David Hofstedter’s philanthropic legacy reflects a Canadian Jewish commitment to Torah learning, education, community and institution-building across generations.

The Jew in the ocean: Why we must look within - opinion

If world media – political Left and Right, Christians and Muslims – are all focused on the Jewish people, it must mean that internally, we possess something worth focusing on. So what are we missing?

Sammy Yahood is seen looking out at the sea, in Tel Aviv.

Nessel gets Queen Esther wrong: Jews don’t have to sacrifice themselves - opinion

Michigan Attorney-General Dana Nessel told Jews to sacrifice themselves and their homeland to feed the antisemites hijacking her political party.

 Dana Nessel Michigan is preparing for 'Every scenario' on Election Day, 17 October 2020