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Jewish Prayers to Say for the Release of Hostages

As the remaining hostages are released from Hamas captivity, we turn to prayer.

By Hey Alma Staff

Jewish ‘Oh, Mary!’ Star Hannah Solow Is Grateful You’re Taking a Chance on Her

The actress caught up with Hey Alma about how she describes her version of Mary, her favorite Jewish divas and her dream role in a Muppets movie-musical.

By Evelyn Frick
a collage of lots of Jewish items and cozy items: a pile of books, a menorah, a mezuzah, a sofa, a tea kettle, and a pot of soup.

How To Create a Heimish Jewish Home This Fall

The Yiddish word means cozy, and it's everything you need this time of year.

By Hannah Yerington
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5 Meaningful Ways to Mark the Anniversary of October 7

Some ideas to mark the terrible losses, hold space for whatever you're feeling and perhaps help ourselves find some meaning.

By Rabbi Emily Cohen

Our Grief Goes On and On and On

On this anniversary of October 7, let's revisit how we've mourned and tried to find healing last year.

By Hey Alma Staff
Yom Kippur

Yes, Yom Kippur Is My Favorite Jewish Holiday

For me, the Day of Atonement couldn’t be further from suffering. Here's why.

By Shelly Jay Shore

ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT

A Day in the Life of an Activist Working Towards Lasting Israeli-Palestinian Peace

Standing Together, the largest Jewish-Arab grassroots movement in Israel, envisions a just and equal society that treats every person with dignity.

By Shelly Jay Shore

How To Have Hard Conversations About Israel and Palestine With Fellow Jews

The way we talk to each other now will impact how we’re able to move forward for decades to come.

By Shelly Jay Shore
A hand holding a vav and an ampersand

I Will Not Lose My Compassion For All, Israeli and Palestinian

I have found myself for these last weeks living in the “and,” and I want to invite you to live there with me.

By Shelly Jay Shore
an illustrated drawing of a woman sitting alone on a couch. she has a thought bubble above her head including a synagogue, a white cardigan, the book of life and a feathered quill.

How Do I Celebrate Yom Kippur at Home by Myself?

I can’t afford to go to synagogue right now, but I want to keep the tradition alive.

By Vanessa Pamela Friedman
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco embrace and kiss on a watercolor heart background.

Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez Did the Hora at Their Wedding

Mazel tov to the happy couple!

By Evelyn Frick

SEASON OF JEWITCH

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Intricate Crimson Pomegranate Candle

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Eden Sher in a red dress and lipstick on an orange-red background.

18 Things to Know About Jewish Actor Eden Sher

The actress behind Sue Heck in "The Middle" was essentially discovered by "The Tonight Show."

By Evelyn Frick
A photo of June Squibb in "Eleanor the Great" next to a photo of Tory Kamen

‘Eleanor the Great’ Writer Tory Kamen’s Grandma Is Not a Liar

The Jewish screenwriter chatted with Hey Alma about how her grandmother did and did not inspire the movie, directed by Scarlett Johansson and starring June Squibb.

By Evelyn Frick

HEY, HEY ALMA

Will I Confuse My Jewish Kid If We Celebrate Christmas?

My husband and I were both raised in interfaith homes, but we're raising our daughter exclusively Jewish. Am I overthinking this?

By Evelyn Frick

I Can’t Believe My Jewish Daughter Is Going to Christen Her Interfaith Son

Should I just suck it up and go and pretend to be happy about it?

By Evelyn Frick

Is It Wrong to Pretend to Be Someone’s Friend as a Way to Meet More Jews?

This reader is looking for Jewish community, any way possible.

By Evelyn Frick

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