Local News
Businessman, Philanthropist Robert Fox Dies at 91
Robert Allen Fox, a businessman and philanthropist whose contributions and leadership often benefited Jewish organizations in Philadelphia, died at home on April 14 from...
National News
Distribution of Philip Roth Biography Paused After Author Blake Bailey Accused of Rape
Blake Bailey, the author of a bestselling biography of Philip Roth, has been accused of grooming former middle-school students for sex, with one woman accusing him of rape.
Israeli NBA Player Deni Avdija’s Rookie Season Ends With Ankle Injury
Israeli Deni Avdija’s up-and-down rookie season in the NBA will end early: The Washington Wizards forward suffered an ankle injury Wednesday night.
Israel Advocate Walter Mondale Dies at 93
Walter Mondale, the former vice president who represented a time in American history when being pro-Israel and progressive were often synonymous, has died at 93.
Arts
Theatre Ariel Debuts ‘Leaves from the Garden’
In a year marked by upheaval, Deborah Baer Mozes and the artistic team at Theatre Ariel turned to tradition for inspiration. The result is...
‘The Man of the Monkey’ Examines Diaspora
David Romberg knows many North American Jews are unfamiliar with the stories of the Latin America diaspora.
As a high school student in the United...
Tovah Feldshuh Pays Tribute to Mom in Memoir
Broadway has been dark for over a year, but Tovah Feldshuh keeps busy.
The four-time Tony nominee and star of Broadway productions like “Yentl,”...
Israel Closes Deal for Millions More Pfizer Vaccines and Adds Moderna
Israel locked down new deals to purchase more Pfizer vaccines and added Moderna doses to its arsenal on Monday.
Israelis No Longer Required to Wear Masks Outdoors
Israel has reached a milestone in its return to normalcy: As of Sunday, Israelis will no longer be required to wear masks outside.
Israel to Allow Vaccinated Tour Groups Starting in May
Israel will be reopening its gates to fully vaccinated tour groups on May 23.