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'Melodies of Hope': Days of Jewish Music festival dives into Jewish music’s diversity

What could be more instantly recognizable than Jewish music, right?Many of us – of the predominantly Ashkenazi English-speaking community, that is – would probably cite some lilting bittersweet klezmer air or other, or might go so far as to venture into …

Riverdale Y Hosts Talk on History Of Sephardic and Mizrachi Jews

Rabbi Scott Kalminoff introduces Reuben Shimonov. The Riverdale Y recently hosted educator and community builder Reuben Shimonov, who spoke to a large crowd in the theatre about Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews. His talk was titled “A Glimpse Into 2,700 Years of …

Not that Hitler: Israel's ambassador to Romania visits a Jewish Adolf Hittler's grave

Israeli Ambassador to Romania Dr. Lior Ben Dor visited Adolf Hitler’s grave. This is not a mistake. The ambassador did indeed visit the grave of a Jewish man named Adolf Hittler, a hatmaker buried in the Ashkenazi Jewish Philanthropy Cemetery in Bucharest …

SF jail watchdog shared antisemitic conspiracy theories from extremist group on social media

A San Francisco official celebrated for his jail reform activism is under fire for allegedly abusive relationships with women — and freely ranted about Jews on social media while serving on multiple City Hall boards, The California Post can exclusively …

Tucker Carlson Claims Netanyahu Threatened Him and Two Family Members; Calls Israel 'Most Violent Country on Earth'

Tucker Carlson has claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally threatened him and at least two family members, making the explosive allegation in a podcast episode released on 21 February 2026 following a brief visit to Israel. The …

Belgium indicts 3 Jewish mohels, sparking diplomatic spat with Israel and US

Criminal charges were filed Wednesday in Belgium against three Jewish circumcisers, sparking a renewed diplomatic spat between Belgium has laws mandating that all medical procedures must be performed by a licensed doctor. In May last year, police in …

Eddie Fisher Singer, Biography Update, Age, Personal Life, Death, Discography

Edwin John “Eddie” Fisher (August 10, 1928 – September 22, 2010) was an American singer, actor, writer, musician, and entertainer. Over his career, Fisher recorded hundreds of albums. Fisher was born on August 10, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to a …

Of Syrian Jews, Ashkenazim and Hasidim and the reason I won’t wear a black hat

By Harold S. Steinberg This article was first published 26 years ago in the Long Island Jewish World, where the author penned a column for many years. He is now a resident of Riverdale. The Jewish Star welcomes reader feedback to this piece. Please address …

Baltimore Jewish Council Marks Dual Heritage Month With ‘A Jewish Girl in Shanghai’

The discussion held after the film. (Courtesy of the BJC) Many Jews probably know that May is Jewish American Heritage Month, but it is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, as well. The Baltimore Jewish Council is committed to bringing those …

Is Singer Sombr Jewish?

These days, there are a ton of hot, Gen Z up-and-coming it-boy singers. Benson Boone, Conan Gray, Role Model, Alex Warren… the list goes on. But for Jewish music fans, one stands out from the rest. Yep, we’re talking Sombr. The 20-year-old Grammy nominated …

5 things Jewish women should know about breast cancer

The rumors that you’ve heard are true: A growing number of women are diagnosed each year with breast cancer. Breast cancer diagnoses are increasing at a rate of 1% per year for all women, and at 1.4% per year for women under 50, according to the American …

Her body has been unidentified for decades. Her Ashkenazi DNA may explain why

A rendering of helical DNA structures. Photo by onlyyouqj/iStock By Hannah Feuer May 5, 2026 Murder investigators in Arizona are encountering a stubborn obstacle to solving a decades-old cold case involving an unidentified dead body: The woman’s …

New Book Examines Global Roots of Jewish Humor

Wit Happens: Global Jewish Humor, edited by Jennifer Caplan, Jarrod Tanny and Avinoam Patt, Wayne State University Press, is a serious look at a funny subject. The editors — and contributors — examine how various strains and mediums of Jewish humor have …

Who was Sabbatai Zevi, the Jewish Messiah of 1666?

Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su In recent years, Israel has attempted to impose on public opinion that all those who do not find the slaughter of children a beautiful thing are anti-Semitic. Thus, it is not surprising that people are losing their …

Eisenkot-Liberman merger would be biggest faction, could boost opposition – survey

If elections were held today, and Gadi Eisenkot’s centrist Yashar party were to partner with hawkish Yisrael Beytenu, they would together form the largest faction in the Knesset, with 26 of its 120 seats, according to a poll conducted this week by Zman …

Jews are less safe if Zionism and Jewishness are conflated

Below is anti-Zionist Jew Janet Parker’s submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.] • • • I am an anti-Zionist Jew and speak as someone who has experienced antisemitism only from other Jews. My worldview is very much formed by …

A Leibedik Lag Ba’Omer: Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Shimon Songs

Photo Credit: Netanel Hershtik Netanel Hershtik   Next week is Lag Ba’Omer – are you ready? Well, a big part of Lag Ba’Omer is the music. Of course, there are the bonfires, and the bow and arrow. A lot of fun. When we were kids, we used to make bows and …

150 Years of Jewish Life in Panama

Rabbi Dennis C. Sasso The Jewish community of Panama, the oldest in Central America, celebrates this month the 150th Anniversary of its founding. The beginnings of Jewish history in the Americas are as old as the discovery of the New World, when Spanish …

‘Now we’re Jews again’: Toronto photographer documents Jewish identity after October 7

Breadcrumb Trail Links News The book explores how Jewish identity ‘is shaped, witnessed and archived in the present moment, particularly amid rising antisemitism’ “I really want this book to be a document that goes beyond the headlines and stats today to …

Pro Senior Placement Helps Families Navigate Difficult Conversations About Assisted Living

New Resources and Guidance Help Adult Children Learn Compassionate Ways to Discuss Assisted Living With Aging Parents METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Families across the country continue searching for guidance on …

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New Book Explores Themes of Faith, Redemption, and Personal Growth

MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful new book titled “21 Things I Wish I Knew Early in Life” is set for global release, offering readers a deeply personal and spiritually enriching guide to life, …

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Eden Gordon Media and 'The All-American Book Club' Partners with PRAY.COM

Eden Gordon Media and "The All-American Book Club" Partners with PRAY.COM WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eden Gordon Media and "The All-American Book Club" are partnering with PRAY.com, the …

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“‘The Da Vinci Code on Steroids’ — George Folsey Jr. Hails Sorrowful Mysteries as a Breakthrough Thriller”

Anthony P. Jones crafts a suspense-driven novel exploring moral conflicts within the Catholic Church while spotlighting racial barriers in publishing. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bold and gripping new thriller, …

The Museum of Christian and Gospel Music Announces Special Amy Grant Pop-Up Exhibit Today

The Museum of Christian & Gospel Music has an Amy Grant Pop-Up Exhibit celebrating the release of her new album and concert at the Ryman on May 8. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Museum of Christian & Gospel …

Elizabeth M. Lykins Says Childhood Trauma Often Repeats and Quietly Shapes Adult Life Until Healing Begins

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Childhood trauma does not disappear with age; for many people, it quietly shapes the way they think, feel, love, and navigate the world long into adulthood. According to the CDC, …

Romans116 Christian Apparel Celebrates One-Year Milestone as Faith-Driven Lifestyle Brand

HENDERSON, NV, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Romans116 Christian Apparel, a faith-based lifestyle brand specializing in thoughtfully designed Scripture-inspired clothing, announces its one-year anniversary. The company has …

New Analysis Reveals the Best States for Homeschooling in America

New research ranks all 50 states by how accessible and well-supported home-based education is, highlighting where families benefit from freedom, resources & aid EAGLE RIVER, WI, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All About …

A Global Cry for Conscience: Mike Ike’s 'Nigerian Christians Under Siege' Confronts Humanitarian Crisis

New nonfiction work by Christian advocate Mike Ike delivers a 21-point action plan to confront systemic faith-based violence in Nigeria. NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful and uncompromising new nonfiction work, …

NBCI and the American Clinical Health Disparities Commission (ACHDC) urge HHS to Unblock Global Vaccine Funding

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities representing 27.7 million members, along with the American Clinical Health …

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New Poll Shows GOP Aligning Around Vance as Democrats Remain Splintered Without a Clear Leader

New Verasight poll finds nearly half of independents feel unrepresented heading into 2028 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new national poll from Verasight, a nonpartisan survey research firm that collects …

New Biblical Guide Empowers Christians to Face the Future with Faith and Resilience

Laurenzo Benayah’s latest release offers a transformative framework for discipleship, merging deep scriptural insight with practical daily application. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era marked by rapid …

Episcopal Impact Fund Announces 2026 Housing Security Grantee Cohort

$400,000 Invested in Bay Area Organizations Advancing Housing Stability SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nine Bay Area nonprofits. One shared belief: stable housing is the foundation for lasting change. …

New Memoir Explores Holocaust Legacy and Identity During Jewish American Heritage Month

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Myron Horwitz, nationally respected journalist and former publisher of the Detroit Jewish News, has released his deeply personal memoir, Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s …