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Northeast Philadelphia's last Jewish deli shuts down after over 60 years, most Jews in area left

Several customers said that they’ll miss Stein, but they also bemoaned the fact there aren’t many Jewish food options left.

Stein Stein, owner of Steve Stein's Famous Deli in Northeast Philadelphia, the day after his last day in business, Aug. 24, 2026.
 Protesters in support of Palestinians stand at an encampment, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, at McGill University’s campus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada May 2, 2024.

From feeling at home in Canada to making aliyah - opinion

Simply Saucy Brisket from the Dining In Cookbook of Kosher.com

A world of Jewish flavors for Rosh Hashanah

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US, Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

Abdul El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats over past Temple Israel attack comments


Moldova hires first chief rabbi in 12 years, new chapter for revived Jewish community - interview

Chabad played an instrumental in Moldova since the outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022, providing support for refugees, coordinating travel and in general providing a base for those in need.

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod, Chief Rabbi of the Republic of Moldova.

Miles, memories, and microphones: The fifth anniversary special

In this anniversary episode, we look back at some of our most remarkable stops: from the soaring skylines of the United Arab Emirates to the layered history of Poland.

Miles, Memories, and Microphones: The Fifth Anniversary Special

Twenty years on, Israel at Heart celebrates the Ethiopian families who made the journey twice

Two decades after its founding, Israel at Heart honors the Ethiopian-Israeli families whose sacrifices paved the way for a new generation of students, soldiers and leaders.

The Israel at Heart current cohort with RUNI VP Jonathan Davis and Philanthropist Joey Low.

Iranian Christian dissident denied right to stay in Israel with his wife, child - interview

"Everything inside me began to change. I started thinking: maybe the people they hung from cranes were innocent too, like us. Maybe the people whose hands they cut off were also innocent."

Ramin Parsa holds his child in their family home in Israel

Mamdani’s Netanyahu video fuels debate over meaning of antisemitism - opinion

As accusations and defenses fly, Mamdani’s critics and supporters are debating a central question: when does anti-Israel rhetoric become antisemitic?

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives prior speaking about the fiscal year 2027 budget in New York City on May 12, 2026.

Mamdani’s New York stands as a stark warning of America's possible dystopian future - opinion

The Marxist ideology animating NY’s new administration is just the opening act of inversion. The truly self-destructive attribute of the new New York is its galloping jihadism and anti-Israel hatred.

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks outside the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx on Friday. The writer asks: Does Mamdani still not understand that anti-Israel rhetoric has generated a sharp spike in antisemitic violence?

Man enters New York Jewish school with hammer, injures child, NYPD investigates antisemitic motive

"The NYPD is thoroughly investigating all aspects of the incident, including the possibility of a bias motive, to ensure nothing is overlooked," said a city councilmember.

NYPD in New York City, 5 May, 2026.

More than 10,000 Jewish singles set to take part in 'world's largest speed dating event'

"We are not just running an event. We are building a community, one date at a time," said one of the event's lead organizers.

An ad for a global speed-dating event following Tu B'Av, July 27, 2026.

PJ Library founder Harold Grinspoon still reinventing himself at 97

Nearly a century after witnessing the Holocaust and rising antisemitism, philanthropist Harold Grinspoon reflects on Jewish resilience, legacy, and the future at age 97.

Harold Grinspoon, who launched PJ Library to bring Jewish children's books into the homes of Jewish families, reads to a group of pajama-clad kids in an undated photograph.

Jewish education’s brightest stars take center stage

The Jewish Teachers Award will recognize up to 7 exceptional educators whose dedication is strengthening Jewish identity, connecting young people to Israel, and shaping Jewish communities worldwide.

THE JEWISH TEACHERS AWARD