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Israel must give Ethiopian Israelis a real seat at the table - starting at the UN - opinion

Imagine an African American Israeli representing the Jewish state at the UN. Wouldn’t that send a powerful, compelling message for all to see?

MEMBERS OF the Ethiopian Israeli community protest outside the Knesset last year.
18 notable Jews who died in 2025.

Actors, leaders, Holocaust survivors among 18 notable Jews who died in 2025

 ‘I DO tend to revolve in progressive and Modern Orthodox kinds of circles but the issue of Israel is a complicated one and likely will remain so.’

Jewish actress Mayim Bialik to no longer host Jeopardy!

A fan takes a photo of a Barbie doll at the world premiere of the film "Barbie" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 9, 2023

Is Barbie Jewish? The complex Jewish history of the doll, explained


Jewish Olympic gymnast hits back against haters

Gold medalist Aly Raisman takes to social media to post about body empowerment

Alexandra Raisman of the US competes in the women's gymnastics balance beam final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games

Eight Jewish TV moms who are smashing stereotypes this Mother's Day

When it comes to television shows, too often Jewish moms have been depicted as a burden to their children.

Actress Becky Ann Baker attends the 5th Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on May 31, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California

Heimlich, Jewish doctor who devised maneuver to save choking victims, dies

In just the US, the maneuver is thought to have saved more than 100,000 lives.

Dr. Henry Heimlich (L), the 96-year-old Cincinnati surgeon credited with inventing the life-saving technique named for him, poses with Patty Ris, 87.

Klezmer all around

Kolsimcha will offer the Tel Aviv Museum audience an exciting mix of klezmer music seasoned with jazz and classical music.

Kolsimcha

A celebration of Jewish advocates

As recipients of the American Jewish Committee Campus Courage Award, two college students eschewed popularity for something far more substantive: standing up for their Jewish peers.

Speakers at an AJC event

It is time to lift the ban

Baruch Spinoza was banned for his unorthodox and blasphemous interpretation of Judaism. Today, it’s necessary to reevaluate how his theories can help Jewish culture, not hinder it.

NATHAN LOPES CARDOZO holding a portrait of Spinoza that his father had painted in the time of the Holocaust

Jon Stewart signs off from 'The Daily Show' with a look back

Stewart reflected that "The thing I'm going to miss most about this place is the people," who he said "never fail to have my back ... This is the most beautiful place I've ever been."

Talk show host Jon Stewart, flanked by his writers and correspondents, speaks after receiving the Best Late Night Comedy Series Award for his show

‘We are all, in a sense, Jews by choice'

Genesis Prize Foundation chairman Stan Polovets speaks to the ‘Post’ about selecting Michael Douglas as its laureate

MICHAEL BLOOMBERG (left), Michael Douglas and Stan Polovets gather in New York City in January to celebrate the announcement of Douglas as the 2015 Genesis Prize laureate

Practical objectivism: The virtues of capitalism

The Jerusalem Post

Beshalah: Eating the manna and receiving the Torah

This week's Torah portion.

Torah scroll