Andrew Silow-Carroll

The author's comments on how Holocaust education shapes young people's views of Israel prompt criticism from progressives, human rights advocates and pro-Palestinian activists.

A new book recalls the “The Great Christmas Boycott of 1906,” when immigrants fought for the separation of church and state in public schools. 

Jewish organizations are split along ideological and strategic lines over how to interact with the mayor-elect.

A new play and a poetry collection insist on the relevance of a prime minister who died for championing peace.

Buchdahl had faced public and private criticism for declining to sign a rabbinic letter condemning the mayoral candidate.

Steven Zipperstein argues for the brilliance and relevance of a writer who “probed nearly every aspect of contemporary Jewish life” 

“Playing Shylock,” opening in Brooklyn, imagines the cancellation of Shakespeare’s controversial play about the humiliation of a Jewish moneylender. 

 With the hostages home, Jews struggle to let go of the prayers and rituals that grew out of Oct. 7.

In a new book, the former White House speechwriter says it's time for Jews to reclaim their story from the haters.

All welcome the release of hostages in statements that downplay a community's divisions over Israel.