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Israeli Scientists Pioneering New, Less Invasive Breast Cancer Detection Methods
Liquid biopsies like specialized blood tests hold promise for early detection of life-threatening cancers.
Every day, hundreds of thousands of women worldwide get mammograms, and...
New Online Learning Platform Aims to Bridge the Gap Between US Jews and Israel
The Israel-centered, Jewish distance learning program taught by experienced educators is accessible to students of all ages anywhere.
When the first wave of coronavirus infections...
Yiddish Limerick: Thanksgiving
On Thanksgiving a shaynem dahnk* we’ll say
Far alle gutte zakhn, nisht ein, nisht tzvay**.
Far shayninke kinderlakh***
Far ingalakh un maydalak****
And alle gutte zakhn***** that come...
Essay: A “COVID Hell” Call to Action
We cannot afford to be mere observers of this COVID-19 crisis. There is much that we can and should be doing to help each...
JN Editor to Moderate Discussions at 2 Local Book Events
Registration is encouraged for the discussions at the Detroit Jewish Book Fair and the Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival.
JN Editor Andrew Lapin will be...
2021 Grammy Awards: All the Jewish Nominees, From Haim to an Orchestral ‘Diary of...
Two Jewish rock stars are up for producer of the year, and Jerry Seinfeld and Tiffany Haddish go head to head in the comedy...
Gearing Up For Thanksgiving Alone? Here’s a Rabbi’s Advice From a Season of Pandemic...
Jewish tradition emphasizes the power of elevating mundane moments with intentionality. As we sit separated at home, doing so is more important than ever.
(JTA)...
Here’s to Durfee: Jewish Alumni are Invited to Reunion Celebrating Their Former School
To mark the occasion of its 10th anniversary, Life Remodeled is hosting a free Virtual Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 3, featuring Isiah Thomas, Gabrielle...
We Need Thanksgiving More Than Ever This Year
In many respects, Thanksgiving is to Americans what Passover is for Jews. And both holidays build bridges across deep divides.
(JTA) — Americans are in...
The Crushing Loss of a Pet: Support Group and New Book Comfort Grieving Pet...
Dr. Micky Golden Moore's new book Tails from Beyond the Paw Print contains stories of “love, loss and lessons learned” from various support group...
Last Aliyah at Iron Mountain: As Tiny Jewish Community Dwindles, Historic U.P. Shul Finally...
Although no one from Iron Mountain was surprised to see the synagogue wind down, former congregants expressed sadness about the conclusion of a significant...
Where Biden’s Secretary of State Choice Tony Blinken Stands on Jewish Issues, From Immigration...
A Jewish guide to the nation's next top diplomat, a pro-Israel centrist and interventionist who helped craft the Iran nuclear deal.
(JTA) — Tony Blinken,...
Apply for Repair the World Fellowship
Fellowship applications are open through Feb. 1, 2021.
Repair the World is recruiting Fellows to galvanize Jews and their communities to act locally; volunteering to...
Biden Nominates Alejandro Mayorkas, Latino Jew Who Has Said Jews Face Heightened Threat, as...
The Cuba native and the son of a Holocaust survivor mother once said the anti-Semitism threat keeps him up at night.
WASHINGTON (JTA) — President-elect...
Everything but the Hugs: Being Virtually Together to Celebrate Thanksgiving
This is not the Thanksgiving any of us expected, but it’s the one that will make forever-memories.
The upcoming Thanksgiving weekend marks one full year...
Feeling Grateful During a Pandemic
Rochel Burstyn gives examples of things to be grateful for on Thanksgiving 2020.
Thanksgiving is going to be very different this year, and it’s pretty...
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Annabel Cohen’s Intimate Thanksgiving Recipes
Recipes for what’s likely to be a different holiday than we’re used to.
Thanksgiving is going to be different. So many people I talk to...
Couple Who First Met at the 2008 JCC Maccabi Games in...
For the 28-year-old NYC residents, the nuptials were the latest chapter of a 12-year love story that began on a volleyball court at the...
Last Aliyah at Iron Mountain: As Tiny Jewish Community Dwindles, Historic...
Although no one from Iron Mountain was surprised to see the synagogue wind down, former congregants expressed sadness about the conclusion of a significant...
Home at Last! COVID Patient Returns Home After Seven Months in...
Harve Disner started feeling sick on Sunday, March 22, as the virus was beginning to spike in Michigan.
If statistics were predictive, Harve Disner would...
Everything but the Hugs: Being Virtually Together to Celebrate Thanksgiving
This is not the Thanksgiving any of us expected, but it’s the one that will make forever-memories.
The upcoming Thanksgiving weekend marks one full year...
Rashida Tlaib: “It’s The Same Folks Coming After All Of Us”
Read our companion story about how local Jews are reacting to Tlaib's primary campaign, and our editor's note on why we interviewed her.
The polarizing...
