JTA — About halfway through “Michael,” the new blockbuster biopic of Michael Jackson, there is a scene in which Jackson (played by his nephew Jafaar) and his lawyer, John Branca (Miles Teller),... Read more »

The race to choose the next UN secretary-general passed its first public stage in April, but the real decision still lies ahead. So far, four candidates have presented themselves to member states:... Read more »

For Melinda Strauss, Jewish identity isn’t just something to explain online — it’s something you cook, share, and pass around the table. In her debut cookbook “Eat Jewish,” the influencer known to... Read more »

Fresh “sporadic clashes” broke out Friday between Iranian and US naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media, marking the latest flare-up despite a monthlong ceasefire between Washington... Read more »

( May 8, 2026 / JNS ) New York Gov. Kathy Hochul intends to opt in to the Republican school-choice scholarship program, which is slated to go into effect on Jan. 1,... Read more »

Mother’s Day has a way of sneaking up on us, but don’t panic: there’s still time to get something thoughtful. This last-minute Jewish Mother’s Day gift guide is full of picks that... Read more »

At the height of Operation Roaring Lion, as a ceasefire appeared to be on the horizon, speculation began to mount. As expected, Qatar and Oman were mentioned as possible mediators between Iran... Read more »

A severe dispute has erupted, and still persists, between the army and the Mossad over the ultimate goal of the war in Iran. The IDF views the removal of uranium from Iranian... Read more »

Welcome to Soulful Jewish Living: Mindful Practices for Every Day with me, Josh Feigelson. I’m grateful you’re here, and I hope you benefit from our time together. When I was 19 years... Read more »