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Deconstructing Where American Media Has Gone Wrong

Conservative radio and TV commentator Mark Levin’s “Unfreedom of the Press” has been perched atop “The New York Times” nonfiction bestseller list since its...

Exhibit at Museum for Islamic Art Features Jewish Jewelers from the Arab World

The fact that Jews and Muslims used shared symbols in their work exists until today, as seen in the “hamsah,” an element against the...

Velvel Pasternak, 85, Preserver of a Priceless Chassidic Musical Tradition

Musician and scholar transcribed and recorded historic ‘nigunim’ Song has always been at the heart of Chassidic life and practice. Nigunim, usually wordless melodies, have...

The Story of Russian Collusion in “Judgment in Moscow: Soviet Crimes & Western Complicity”

Judgment in Moscow is not a new book. It was published in 1995, in Russian, Polish, French, German, Italian, and Romanian — but never...

“Positivity Bias,” A New Book from Chabad.org for Gimmel Tammuz

In honor of 25 years since Gimmel Tammuz, Chabad.org has partnered with Ezra Press (an imprint of Kehot Publication Society) and acclaimed author Mendel...

Jim Acosta’s New Book Only Perpetuates the Obvious

The first question is – why even bother with a man, Jim Acosta, whose overall significance is so small? In fact, he’d already begun...

New Book Unmasks Ramallah & Gaza Based Academic & Cultural Boycotts of Israel

It reveals the intentions behind political warfare against Israel, which have nothing to do with human rights, illustrated by the movement’s links to terror...

European Union Awards 742M Euro to 1,062 Israeli Scientific Research Projects

 Special Recognition Award given to 423 Israeli Companies and Researchers that Won the Horizon 2020 grant in 2018 The EU Delegation to Israel, together with...

Yiddish Book Center Preserves 1.5M Publications from Around the World

For nearly four decades, the Yiddish Book Center has uniquely positioned itself at the crossroads between cultural center, library, and museum—pioneering a diverse range...

Sotheby’s Auction of Important Judaica Totals $2.7M in New York

Driven by demand from private collectors and cultural institutions, Sotheby’s Important Judaica auction totaled $2.7 million in New York. From ceremonial silver to important manuscripts...

Buddy Bolden, The Blues and the Jews

Bolden, which focuses on the legendary Buddy Bolden, long considered the founder of modern jazz, is a remarkable film. Its subject is African-Americans and...

Restaurants May Not Always Be Up Front About Gluten Free Foods

As health-related concerns continue to be a top priority for most Americans, the option of exclusively adhering to a gluten free diet seems more...

Son of WWII Diplomat Recalls Father’s Heroism in Saving Jews During the Holocaust

The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust welcomed Nobuki Sugihara for an evening in conversation with journalist Ann Curry on May...

Burying Herman Wouk and Burying His Zionism

Herman Wouk, the famed novelist who first became a household name for his 1951 Pulitzer Prize winning The Caine Mutiny died last week nearly 70 years after achieving fame. Besides his long career as a writer...

Riveting Film Focuses on Genocide of Greek Jews of Salonika During the Holocaust

“Heroes of Salonika” is a new documentary film which sheds new light on the practically unknown genocide that befell the Greek Jews of Salonika...

The Gershwins Swing with Gabrielle Stravelli at NJ Shore Theater

The Axelrod continues its tradition of celebrating Memorial Day weekend with “Strike up the Band,” a swinging big band concert featuring award-winning lead vocalist...

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