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Kosher Internet: A Niche, But Necessary Market for Ultra-Orthodox Jews
"Porn is not the biggest problem."
The Crazy, Failed Idea of Creating a Jewish State in Russia
Birobidzhan was a small region near the Chinese border in Russian that was established as the world's first autonomous Jewish region in the early 1930s. It didn't last long. Author Masha Gessen discusses the strange history of the would-be territory.
A Writer Shamed Her Paper's Publisher Over His Support for Trump
Even the paper owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is piling on the embattled Republican candidate.
Archeologists Have Found a Holocaust Escape Tunnel Dug with Spoons
The underground tunnel is believed to have helped at least 12 Jewish prisoners escape from a Nazi extermination site in Lithuania.
Photos of Men and Women Praying at Separate Parts of the Western Wall
In accordance with Orthodox Jewish tradition—and thanks to a simple folding fence—men and women are still praying separately in Jerusalem.
New York's Pro-Israel Parade Was Rainy, but Anti-Zionists Still Showed Up
Despite heavy rain, New Yorkers still marched up 5th Avenue this past weekend in the Celebrate Israel Parade. Memorable moments included a teacher scolding students for having wet shirts, anti-Zionist protestors, and a old lady flipping off the cops.
Jewish Groups Want Canada to Keep Out a French Comedian Convicted of Inciting Hatred
Dieudonné M'bala M'bala, who's been convicted multiple times under hate speech laws in Europe, insists he isn't anti-Semitic. He's notorious for jokes based on ethnic stereotypes and inflammatory stand-up bits about Jews.
Ted Cruz Baked Matzo and Sang Passover Songs in Brooklyn to Win Over New Yorkers
Cruz is campaigning hard in New York ahead of the April 19 primary, trying to pick up even a handful of delegates in a state that isn't exactly friendly territory.
Why Some Hasidic Jews Are Loving Donald Trump's Campaign
Trump has been able to find support across all the American electorate — including in parts of the culturally isolated Hasidic community.
STIs, Shame, and the Sabbath: What It’s Like to Learn About Sex as an Orthodox Jew
Modern Orthodox children aren't as sheltered from secular life the way some more strict Jewish denominations are, but talking about sex is still taboo, and can leave some kids confused—I know I was.
Strange, Disorienting Photos from a Birthright Trip to Israel
Maya Fuhr's dusty, dreamy photos from her trip Israel.