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“We are here,” my mother used to say, “to take the pieces of the universe we have been given, burnish them with love, and return them in better condition than we received.”

By Sam Sussman

Jewish books fall 2026 on a colorful checkerboard background — 21 Jewish Books We’re Excited About for Fall 2026

From the latest ACOTAR book to Gloria Steinem's final memoir to a "Girl's Guide to Guts."

By Evelyn Frick

Bee holding a shofar next to a word bubble featuring "?!" — 15 Increasingly Bizarre Rosh Hashanah Greetings for the Jewish New Year

Results may vary.

By Evelyn Frick

ERA — You Can Thank These Jewish Women For the Equal Rights Amendment

Meet the Jewish activists who helped ensure equal rights for women.

By Steph Black

Jewish singer-songwriter Stella Lefty on a colorful background — 18 Things To Know About Jewish Singer Stella Lefty

Lefty, known for the hit song "Boston," is the daughter of Groupon co-founder Eric Lefkofsky.

By Evelyn Frick

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The most gorgeous finds, featuring the most Jewish fruit.

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Thank You Dear Readers for Sharing Your Grief

“We are here,” my mother used to say, “to take the pieces of the universe we have been given, burnish them with love, and return them in better condition than we received.”

21 Jewish Books We’re Excited About for Fall 2026

From the latest ACOTAR book to Gloria Steinem's final memoir to a "Girl's Guide to Guts."

15 Increasingly Bizarre Rosh Hashanah Greetings for the Jewish New Year

Results may vary.

You Can Thank These Jewish Women For the Equal Rights Amendment

Meet the Jewish activists who helped ensure equal rights for women.

18 Things To Know About Jewish Singer Stella Lefty

Lefty, known for the hit song "Boston," is the daughter of Groupon co-founder Eric Lefkofsky.

17 Gifts Every Pomegranate Princess Needs

The most gorgeous finds, featuring the most Jewish fruit.

18 THINGS

18 Things to Know About Jewish Comedian Robby Hoffman

The ex-Hasidic comedian married "Traitors" star Gabby Windey in a secret ceremony and the wedding photos are adorable.

18 Things to Know About Jewish Comedian Spike Einbinder

His very talented family includes "Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder and original SNL cast member Laraine Newman.

18 Things to Know About Trans Jewish Model Kai Schreiber

The 16-year-old daughter of Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts just made her Fashion Week debut.

All the Home Decor You Need From the Russ & Daughters West Elm Collection

This collaboration has everything a balaboosta could dream of to bring a slice of the Jewish institution into their home.

19 Products You Need to Get in the Jewish High Holiday Spirit

Journals, candles, decor, cards and more that will make you say, "Oh yeah, it's almost 5787."

L'SHANA TOVAH

Molly Yeh Stoneware Honeypot

Sweet New Year Cards

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Everything That Makes ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ a Work of Art

Inspired by a classic biblical tale, the campy Andrew Lloyd Webber musical means so much to Jews of all ages. But why?

18 Things To Know About Jewish Singer-Songwriter Sienna Spiro

The up-and-comer is often compared to Amy Winehouse, Adele, Lana Del Ray and Nancy Sinatra.

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How to Get Over Your Fear of Weird Texture to Become a Cottage Cheese Girlie

Or, how to become the old Jewish woman of your dreams.

I Can’t Believe My Jewish Daughter Is Going to Christen Her Interfaith Son

Should I just suck it up and go and pretend to be happy about it?

I’m Modern Orthodox and Single — And I’d Like To Have Sex

It feels like it would be a total smack in the face to my family and upbringing. On the other hand, I feel failed by that very community.