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I cover anti-Semitism on a daily basis. This is why ‘The Plot Against America’ is the scariest show I’ve seen.

The series captures the horror of being on the dividing line between safety and a lack of it, writes JTA’s deputy managing editor.

By Gabe Friedman April 17, 2020 5:31 pm

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ is the best show you’re not watching

The vampire satire co-created by Taika Waititi of “Jojo Rabbit” fame is just the right amount of ridiculous for this moment.

April 17, 2020 3:42 pm

Jerusalem’s Old City, virtual reality edition: A game brings quarantined people around the world into the holy neighborhood

Israel’s Tower of David Museum has released “The Holy City,” an immersive VR experience perfect for tourists stuck at home because of the COVID-19 crisis.

April 17, 2020 3:18 pm

Amy Schumer changes son’s name so it does not sound like ‘genital’

By Marcy Oster April 17, 2020 9:54 am

Ideas

I chose not to join a Seder this year. Here’s why I’m embracing solitude, even though it pains me.

By Joanie Terrizzi April 15, 2020 11:00 am

Haredi Jews walking in Antwerp, Belgium on March 16, 2016. (Cnaan Liphshiz)

In some European Jewish communities, getting the coronavirus carries a stigma

By Cnaan Liphshiz April 13, 2020 4:42 pm

Elisha Nochomovitz standing on his balcony in Balma, France in March 2020. (Courtesy of Nochomovitz)

French-Jewish marathoner runs the entire race on his 7-yard-long balcony

By Cnaan Liphshiz April 13, 2020 3:00 pm

Jewish NFL star Mitch Schwartz embraces his inner chef during coronavirus quarantine

By Emily Burack April 9, 2020 9:30 am

Idina Menzel, Ilana Glazer, Ben Platt and many more celebs to lead a ‘Saturday Night Seder’ to raise money for CDC fund

By Gabe Friedman April 8, 2020 3:07 pm

Shopping for Passover is different this year than all other years

By Josefin Dolsten April 8, 2020 1:52 pm

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I cover anti-Semitism on a daily basis. This is why ‘The Plot Against America’ is the scariest show I’ve seen.

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ is the best show you’re not watching

Jerusalem’s Old City, virtual reality edition: A game brings quarantined people around the world into the holy neighborhood

Amy Schumer changes son’s name so it does not sound like ‘genital’

I chose not to join a Seder this year. Here’s why I’m embracing solitude, even though it pains me.

In some European Jewish communities, getting the coronavirus carries a stigma

French-Jewish marathoner runs the entire race on his 7-yard-long balcony

Jewish NFL star Mitch Schwartz embraces his inner chef during coronavirus quarantine

Idina Menzel, Ilana Glazer, Ben Platt and many more celebs to lead a ‘Saturday Night Seder’ to raise money for CDC fund

Shopping for Passover is different this year than all other years

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