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Marcel on the Train

‘Marcel on the Train’ Is a Midrash For Our Time

The Ethan Slater-led play about Marcel Marceau and the Jewish orphans he saved during the Holocaust reminds us of those whose stories are forgotten.

By Evelyn Frick
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18 Things To Know About Jewish Actress and Comedian Lily Lester

The "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette" star is an a cappella world champion.

By Evelyn Frick
Chaotic Purim costumes

Purim Costume Ideas But They Get Increasingly More Chaotic

From Shane and Ilya from "Heated Rivalry" to Solomon's worm.

By Hey Alma Staff
A scene from "Emily in Paris" where Emily and friends dine at a restaurant in the historic Jewish ghetto.

When ‘Emily in Paris’ and I Both Found Ourselves in Rome’s Jewish Ghetto

Viewers of the Netflix show see a trendy neighborhood, but I see a historic and deeply authentic Jewish community.

By Shoshana Promer
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This Photo Exhibition Affirms That Queer Jews of Color Will Not Be Erased

"Flowers For Our People," by Sage Cassell-Rosenberg and Luis Winter, re-centers queer Jews of color within Jewish life and storytelling.

By Evelyn Frick
Jewish hockey players Quinn and Jack Hughes on the left and a video of the U.S. Men's hockey team talking to Donald Trump on the phone.

Quinn and Jack Hughes (And Their Mom) Respond to the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team Controversy

The Jewish hockey stars and the U.S. men's hockey team are in hot water for a viral video of their conversation with President Trump after the gold medal game.

By Evelyn Frick

18 THINGS

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18 Things to Know About Jewish Musician Cameron Winter

The Geese frontman has been compared to Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen.

By Evelyn Frick
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18 Things to Know About Jewish Actress Odessa A’zion

The daughter of comedian Pamela Adlon is slated to star in "Marty Supreme" and the "Untitled Rachel Sennott Project."

By Evelyn Frick
evan ross katz

18 Things to Know About Jewish Influencer Evan Ross Katz

The superfan turned cultural commentator is known for his "White Lotus" memes and Chaos Dinner parties.

By Evelyn Frick
Moshe Kasher and Isa Briones on "The Pitt."

Jewish Comedian Moshe Kasher Checks In to ‘The Pitt’

Kasher, who is a CODA in real life, plays an ASL translator named Jacob.

By Evelyn Frick
Jack Hughes extends his arms after scoring a goal at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics. Quinn Hughes looks on.

Are Hockey Players Quinn and Jack Hughes Jewish?

Let's take a closer look at the brothers, NHL phenoms and Team USA Olympic stars.

By Evelyn Frick

PURIM PARTY

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Nudie Cohen and Elvis Presley

The Jewish Tailor Who Dressed Elvis (and Basically Everyone Else)

Meet Nudie Cohn, inventor of the "rhinestone cowboy" look.

By Darina Granik
Various hamantaschen on a purple background with streamers and confetti.

You Should Host a Hamantaschen-Baking Party. Here’s How.

Including tips from my Grandma Eileen on building the community you need.

By Nicole Garelick

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COTTAGE CHEESE

How to Get Over Your Fear of Weird Texture to Become a Cottage Cheese Girlie

Or, how to become the old Jewish woman of your dreams.

By Nicole Garelick
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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 Nicole Garelick
a cartoon image of a woman looking worried, with a thought bubble behind her including condoms, a phone displaying a dating app, and a diamond ring

I’m Modern Orthodox and Single — And I’d Like To Have Sex

It feels like it would be a total smack in the face to my family and upbringing. On the other hand, I feel failed by that very community.

By Nicole Garelick

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