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The 11-year-old son of a cantor makes a splashy NYC theater debut in ‘Drag: The Musical’

After years singing in synagogue, Yair Keydar is now performing in off-Broadway’s “Drag: The Musical,” alongside former New Kids on The Block heartthrob Joey McIntyre.

By Steve North December 2, 2024 3:18 pm

"Pollice Verso (Thumbs Down)," by painter Jean-Léon Gérôme. (Public domain)

There aren’t Jewish fighters in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II.’ But what about in ancient Rome?

The real history of Jewish gladiators, from Reish Lakish to Kirk Douglas.

November 23, 2024 10:45 pm

On your feet! 92NY celebrates a legacy of Jews and dance

An exhibit at the Upper East Side institution highlights its history as a haven and incubator for ballet, modern, Israeli and social dancing.

November 22, 2024 1:37 pm

Texas A&M’s Sam Salz cherishes his first taste of college football — and the opportunity to inspire fellow Orthodox Jews

By Jacob Gurvis November 22, 2024 11:32 am

A new ‘Merchant of Venice’ production challenges anti-Jewish tropes by doubling down on them

By Joseph Strauss November 21, 2024 12:30 pm

Teen Fellowship

In Dallas, these Jewish teens understand the appeal of gun ownership

By Aria Knepler-Pearl November 21, 2024 11:00 am

Hulu’s ‘The Honorable Shyne’ documents the Jewish rapper’s beef with Diddy and new life as a politician in Belize

By Stephen Silver November 19, 2024 10:00 am

Sam Salz is likely the first Orthodox Jew to appear in a Division I college football game

By Jacob Gurvis November 18, 2024 6:21 pm

A book publisher in his publishing house

National Book Awards defends lifetime award for influential Black publisher who reissued antisemitic books

By Andrew Lapin November 18, 2024 10:02 am

Top Canadian book prize to be awarded amid a flurry of protest over its sponsors’ ties to Israel

By Andrew Lapin November 18, 2024 8:30 am

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The 11-year-old son of a cantor makes a splashy NYC theater debut in ‘Drag: The Musical’

There aren’t Jewish fighters in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II.’ But what about in ancient Rome?

On your feet! 92NY celebrates a legacy of Jews and dance

Texas A&M’s Sam Salz cherishes his first taste of college football — and the opportunity to inspire fellow Orthodox Jews

A new ‘Merchant of Venice’ production challenges anti-Jewish tropes by doubling down on them

In Dallas, these Jewish teens understand the appeal of gun ownership

Hulu’s ‘The Honorable Shyne’ documents the Jewish rapper’s beef with Diddy and new life as a politician in Belize

Sam Salz is likely the first Orthodox Jew to appear in a Division I college football game

National Book Awards defends lifetime award for influential Black publisher who reissued antisemitic books

Top Canadian book prize to be awarded amid a flurry of protest over its sponsors’ ties to Israel

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