Culture

Judaism itself is not just faith-based religion, but also a practice with its own set of unique customs and cultures.

In “Miracle,” Rabbi Naftali Schiff and Michael Calvin recount how 51 Jewish boys escaped the gas chambers at Auschwitz.

From Kristallnacht to Auschwitz, “World War II with Tom Hanks” explores how Nazi Germany carried out the Holocaust.

Jewish rapper Kosha Dillz has released a Knicks Finals anthem celebrating New York’s playoff run and the team’s deep ties to Jewish history.

Sara Goodman Confino discusses “Off the Record,” Jewish representation, Cold War intrigue, and why Jewish stories deserve joy.

Shuli Rand and Elon Gold lead “The Wedding Entertainer,” a heartfelt Israeli comedy about family, faith, and a father’s fight for redemption.

After years of performing Jewish music, Mikey Pauker says rising antisemitism and October 7 pushed him toward the rabbinate.

Sally Rooney spent years embracing anti-Israel boycotts. Now, a Hebrew translation of her novel has made her the movement’s newest target.

Through boom-bap beats and ancient liturgy, Rappers & Rabbis is reimagining Jewish tradition for a new generation.

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