15 Jewish Books to Read This Summer
Happy first day of summer, pals! Pick up one (or all) of these books to celebrate the season.
Join Hey Alma’s New Jewish Fiction Writing Class With Gabrielle Korn
The queer Jewish author and guest judge of Hey Alma's Fiction Contest will teach the basics of fiction writing in this virtual class.
‘Girls Girls Girls’ Is an Intimate Portrait of Being Young, Jewish and Gay in the ’90s
Author Shoshana von Blanckensee spoke with Hey Alma about her debut novel and why it took her 20 years to write this must-read book.
A Guide to Reliving Your Best Jewish Summer Camp Life
Summer camp nostalgia has hit Gen Z in a big way, so put on your Crocs and Silly Bandz and let’s reminisce.
Who Should Pay for a Jewish Life Cycle Celebration?
I'm converting to Judaism and want to celebrate with my family. But who foots the bill for the simcha?
ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
A Day in the Life of an Activist Working Towards Lasting Israeli-Palestinian Peace
Standing Together, the largest Jewish-Arab grassroots movement in Israel, envisions a just and equal society that treats every person with dignity.
How To Have Hard Conversations About Israel and Palestine With Fellow Jews
The way we talk to each other now will impact how we’re able to move forward for decades to come.
I Will Not Lose My Compassion For All, Israeli and Palestinian
I have found myself for these last weeks living in the “and,” and I want to invite you to live there with me.
Treat Yourself to These Queer Jewish Gifts This Pride Month
From Bert and Ernie mezuzahs to a "Yentl" tee and beyond!
Announcing Hey Alma’s Second-Ever Jewish Fiction Contest!
The winner will be chosen by guest judge Gabrielle Korn.
JEWISH PRIDE
Owen Thiele Is Creating a Gay, Black and Jewish Comedy for Amazon
The "Adults" and "Overcompensating" star just announced that Susie Essman and Ilana Glazer are in the show, which is based on his life as an adoptee.
Adam Brody Calls ‘Nobody Wants This’ a ‘Safe, Celebratory Space’ For the Jewish Community
In Variety's "Actors on Actors," the Jewish actor behind rabbi Noah Roklov gushes about his Netflix show and reminisces about "The O.C."
HEY, HEY ALMA
Will I Confuse My Jewish Kid If We Celebrate Christmas?
My husband and I were both raised in interfaith homes, but we're raising our daughter exclusively Jewish. Am I overthinking this?
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?
