An Inaugural Dispensation
Why Jared and Ivanka’s anonymously granted Shabbat exemption is problematic
The Story Behind Expulsion, a 1970s Board Game About Jews During the Spanish Inquisition
How a grad student’s labor of love become relevant again—thanks to the head writer of ‘Full Frontal with Samantha Bee’
Soup for Good
Philadelphia’s Rooster Soup Company, co-run by Michael Solomonov, has partnered with a local organization to feed the city’s needy
London Mayor: We Must ‘Redouble Our Efforts’ to Stop Anti-Semitism
After a series of anti-Semitic incidents, Sadiq Khan continues to vow to fight anti-Jewish crimes in London
How Obama Went From Calling to Save Darfur to De-Sanctioning Sudan in His Final Days in Office
What was once a cause celebre for Jewish and human rights activists has become an afterthought in a new, more volatile Middle East
The Rise and Fall of Trump Magazine (No, Not That One)
A 1957 successor to MAD Magazine, the other Trump Magazine never quite took off, despite contributions from Mel Brooks, among others
After Contentious Public Debate, Jewish Country Club Opts to Welcome Former President Obama
Some members of the Maryland club had raised objections over Obama’s treatment of Israel
Diverse Array of Artists, and Also Mel Gibson, Nab Oscar Nods
The lovely but somewhat overrated La La Land tied Titanic for most nominations in Academy Awards history
What to Do About Edith Wharton’s Anti-Semitism
The first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, born today in 1862, was also prone to fictions of a more pernicious sort
100 U.S. Religion Scholars Write Scriptural Letters to Trump’s Administration for Its First 100 Days
The faith-based response to the election features everyone from Muslims to Mormons and was the brainchild of a Reform rabbi
Jews on the Right and Left Must Stop Excusing and Start Challenging Anti-Semitism Among Their Political Allies
We need to call out anti-Semitism even when it is politically inconvenient or the prejudice will continue to metastasize
Celebrating Derek Walcott, a Caribbean Poet With an Avid Interest in an Unusual Jewish Painter
The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet turns 87 today
Reconciling Political Protest and the Day of Rest in the Era of Trump
The Torah and Talmud teach that speaking out against injustice is a fundamentally religious act
American Crime Story Will Dramatize the Monica Lewinsky Scandal. But Do We Want It To?
Not to question the creative genius of the show’s producer, but is this the story America needs today?
The Chosen Ones: An Interview With Chloe Abadi
The fashion entrepreneur talks about how she discovered her signature item, why she didn’t have a Bat Mitzvah despite her religious upbringing, and why she feels Israel is the safest place in the world
Obama Appoints First Transgender Jewish Woman to Holocaust Memorial Council
Raffi Freedman-Gurspan previously served as the White House’s LGBT liason, its first transgender staffer in history
Why Both Supporters and Critics of Obama on Israel Will Miss His Ambassador, Dan Shapiro
A pioneer of public diplomacy who steadily guided an often unsteady relationship, the envoy leaves big shoes to fill
‘YOLOCAUST’: New Web Site Satirizes the Misuse of One of the Most Iconic Holocaust Memorials
Berlin-based Israeli artist rebukes those who abuse the city’s monument to victims of the Shoah
Aly Raisman: ‘All Women Should Embrace How Beautiful They Are, No Matter Their Body Type’
The Olympic gold medalist continues to be a positive role model
That Time Hall-of-Famer Jeff Bagwell Appeared at a Bar Mitzvah for $500
The father of ESPN reporter Darren Rovell promised his son a major leaguer. He got a rookie named Jeff Bagwell.
What’s Larry David Been Doing For the Last Five Years?
‘Things’
Gwyneth Lays an Egg
The actress and wellness entrepreneur is selling a jade egg that will apparently help women take care of their ‘yoni’
Learning Life’s Hardest Lessons—in the Form of a Question
When my life-long dream of being a contestant on ‘Jeopardy!’ became a reality, things quickly went south. Then, Alex Trebek picked me right up.
Trump’s Inauguration Rabbi, Facing Criticism, Defends His Choice
Marvin Hier will become the first rabbi to lead an inauguration prayer since 1985, when Reagan was elected to a second term
Shomer Shabbos? Russ & Daughters at The Jewish Museum Now Lets You Prepay for Your Meal.
If you’re observant, you can now enjoy a Saturday at the museum followed by a delicious meal. Or vice versa.
The Non-Jewish Family That Serves ‘Kosher’ Quesadillas to Mexico City’s Jews
La Muertita, or The Little Dead Woman, is a family-run food stand that has been serving Mexico City’s Jewish Community since 1958
Brett Ratner to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
And so will a group of other Jewish celebrities, like Sarah Silverman and Jeffrey Tambor
A Run of Remembrance—Through Rome
To honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Rome will host two races that begin (and end) in the city’s former Jewish ghetto, with participants visiting sites related to the Shoah
