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‘The ways of Torah are peaceful’: Why football presents a dilemma for American Jews

As the Super Bowl approaches, Jewish fans wonder if the NFL is too morally dissonant with their religious and cultural values.

By Gabe Friedman February 6, 2021 11:41 pm

This NYC ice cream parlor is famous for wild flavors. It’s surviving the pandemic by catering to Jewish customers.

The two brothers who own Max and Mina’s are appealing to the haredi Orthodox to keep the renowned shop going.

February 2, 2021 1:30 pm

‘There’s no one right way to kohenet’: The Hebrew priestess movement aims to center women’s voices

Jewish priestesses now serve in a variety of spiritual roles, from synagogue clergy, prison chaplains and hospice counselors to herbalists, midwives and storytellers.

January 29, 2021 1:23 pm

Facebook debuts new fact check box to combat Holocaust denial

By Ron Kampeas January 27, 2021 1:00 am

On TikTok, Tobin Mitnick is famous as ‘a Jew who loves trees’

By Philissa Cramer January 26, 2021 5:28 pm

Diego Schwartzman launches professional esports team at Buenos Aires Jewish sports club

By JTA Staff January 21, 2021 10:48 am

3 Jewish fashion statements from the inauguration (that were easy to miss): Bernie’s mittens, Batsheva, Lady Gaga’s dove

By Gabe Friedman January 20, 2021 3:26 pm

Mayim Bialik to guest host ‘Jeopardy!’ while the show seeks a permanent replacement for the late Alex Trebek

By Curt Schleier January 15, 2021 11:03 am

Raised Catholic, Coleen Dieker plays in both Irish punk and Jewish prayer bands

By Uriel Heilman January 14, 2021 3:36 pm

Etsy removes ‘Camp Auschwitz’ shirt from its online store

By Gabe Friedman January 12, 2021 5:33 pm

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‘The ways of Torah are peaceful’: Why football presents a dilemma for American Jews

This NYC ice cream parlor is famous for wild flavors. It’s surviving the pandemic by catering to Jewish customers.

‘There’s no one right way to kohenet’: The Hebrew priestess movement aims to center women’s voices

Facebook debuts new fact check box to combat Holocaust denial

On TikTok, Tobin Mitnick is famous as ‘a Jew who loves trees’

Diego Schwartzman launches professional esports team at Buenos Aires Jewish sports club

3 Jewish fashion statements from the inauguration (that were easy to miss): Bernie’s mittens, Batsheva, Lady Gaga’s dove

Mayim Bialik to guest host ‘Jeopardy!’ while the show seeks a permanent replacement for the late Alex Trebek

Raised Catholic, Coleen Dieker plays in both Irish punk and Jewish prayer bands

Etsy removes ‘Camp Auschwitz’ shirt from its online store

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