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There was always a third Singer: Yiddish literary diamonds revealed - review

Esther Kreitman, sister of Nobel laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer, wrote powerful Yiddish fiction capturing Jewish life, struggle, and survival.

Esther Kreitman (nee Singer), born in 1891 in Biłgoraj, Poland, to a rabbinic family, became a Yiddish-language novelist and short story writer.
 An illustrative image of a Passover Seder table.

Sirens during Seder? Rabbis advise on how to observe Passover under fire

Happy Birthday to: Yigael Yadin (3rd R), Israeli delegation member to armistice  talks in Rhodes, 1949, with Yitzhak Rabin {R);

This month in Jewish history: From Exodus to modern Israel, and many birthdays

Rabbi Gesa Ederberg is installed as the president of the Rabbinical Assembly at Congregation Beth Sholom in Teaneck, New Jersey, March 11, 2026.

Berlin rabbi makes history as first European to head Conservative rabbis’ association


Yosef Blau, author of Orthodox rabbis’ letter calling out Israel, responds to critics - interview

Rabbi Yosef Blau urges moral clarity in Israel’s response to Gaza, advocating for responsibility in addressing hunger and violence, despite critics within Orthodox circles.

Rabbi Yosef Blau, former spiritual adviser at Yeshiva University, addresses members of Smol Emuni, an organization of liberal observant Jews, in a video shown at their conference in March, 2025.

Orthodox critics of Israel abroad speak with the rhetoric of NGOs, not Torah - opinion

A recent rabbinic statement condemning Israel’s war conduct misrepresents Orthodox values and ignores the realities faced by Israelis under fire.

An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish youngster walks past a wall displaying posters of hostages, most of whom were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, in Stamford Hill, London, March 24, 2025.

Tune into today's top stories: Gaza City takeover plan, Ashkelon car explosion

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

An Israeli armoured personnel carrier (APC) manoeuvres on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, Israel August 19, 2025.

Dozens of Modern Orthodox rabbis call for ‘moral clarity’ in the face of Gaza humanitarian crisis

“Orthodox Jewry, as some of Israel’s most devoted supporters, bears a unique moral responsibility,” the letter says. “Judaism’s vision of justice and compassion extends to all human beings."

Palestinians run towards airdropped aid packages, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, August 19, 2025

Jewish scholar, historian, and leader Rabbi Berel Wein dies at 91

Rabbi Berel Wein's impact on the Jewish world blossomed not only from his films, books, and audio lectures, but also the founding and leadership of institutions.

‘JEWISH HISTORY is the key to faith and belief,’ opines Wein.

Three firebombs hurled at Russian synagogue for second arson attack this year

The previous July 10, 2024, attack saw vandals set fire to the synagogue's electrical box

In second arson attack in year, three firebombs hurled at Russian synagogue.

Conservative rabbi resigns from movement after facing punishment for performing intermarriages

The third-generation Conservative rabbi resigned, stating he believes helping Jews who marry outside their religion is part of a rabbi’s duty to bless and embrace all.

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Israeli rabbi: 'Macron should prepare his coffin' for 'declaring war on God'

"This French president, we must let him know, he has every interest in preparing his coffin," said Rabbi Daniel David Cohen, casting Emmanuel Macron in the vein of Roman Emperor Titus.

France's President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he attends a meeting during the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, in Alberta, Canada, June 17, 2025.

What is needed: Rabbis who stand up for Jews - opinion

Rabbis, of all people, should know that Israel must be constantly vigilant and on guard against the very real and constant threats to its existence.

 Lisa Turnquist of Louisville, Colorado, lays flowers and a flag at the site of the attack outside the Boulder County Courthouse on June 2, 2025 in Boulder.

'A profound betrayal': Chief Rabbi Mirvis slams UK Palestinian state recognition plan

UK Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has condemned the British government’s stated intention to recognize a Palestinian state, warning that such a move would undermine efforts to achieve peace.

Britain's chief rabbi Ephraim Mirvis