Sunday Features

Why some synagogues are screening ‘Legend of Destruction,’ a 2021 film about the Second Temple, on Tisha B’Av this year

The film, which includes voiceovers from Oscar Isaac and Evangeline Lilly, has found new relevance after Oct. 7.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz arrives to speak at a press conference regarding new gun legislation at City Hall on August 1, 2024 in Bloomington, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Minnesota’s Jews celebrate as their ‘mensch’ Gov. Tim Walz enters the national spotlight

The Jews who know Walz best say he’s kind and supportive, even when he disagrees.

‘It’s like living in 2 realities at the same time’: Israelis navigate normal life amid danger and anxiety

Israelis have gotten used to a constant cognitive dissonance while they go to work, send their children to school and, often, go out to eat or enjoy themselves despite the risks.

US wrestling phenom Amit Elor has overcome personal tragedy and online antisemitism. Now, she will vie for gold in Paris.

A multicultural husband-and-wife team thinks New York is ready for miso, matcha and gochujang bagels

Israel is good at assassinating its enemies. Does it make a difference?

Meet the mah jongg mavens of Bryant Park

Noor ibrahim, Rena Ibrahim and Tulei Abu Jabal (left to right), cousins of one of the victims, at a memorial to those killed in the attack. (Deborah Danan)

In Majdal Shams, families mourn children killed in rocket attack — and feel the embrace of their Jewish neighbors

Meet J.D. Vance’s Jewish chief of staff, Jacob Reses

Israeli military vows to stop flow of donations to soldiers, even from their parents

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