Jews and Judaism

October 20, 2023

In Chloé Show, an Unseen Legacy With Quiet Jewish Roots

Gaby Aghion, Chloé’s founder, didn’t just make a brand for herself, she made one for all women. For only the second time in its almost 120 […]
September 23, 2023

The Mystery of My Mother’s Prayer Book

A precious object finds its way home. It started with an email. The subject line: “Sylvia Kanner’s Siddur.” Kanner was my late mother’s maiden name. Siddur […]
April 11, 2023

Tiny Love Stories: ‘What the Ukrainian Grandmothers Have Written’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. Ukrainian Springtime Love Song At my Ukrainian grandmother’s house in Chicago, circa 1970, […]
December 30, 2022

She’s Building a Little Jewish Magazine On Big Ideas

After a rebellious youth and years spent on an unpublished novel, Arielle Angel, the editor of Jewish Currents, has carved out a role for herself as […]
December 14, 2022

Looking for a Menorah Drake Would Own

Stylish Judaica is a really good present for one night of Hanukkah. During the holiday season a few years ago, my mother sent me a dozen […]
December 14, 2022

Looking for a Menorah Drake Would Own

Stylish Judaica is a really good present for one night of Hanukkah. During the holiday season a few years ago, my mother sent me a dozen […]
November 30, 2022

Why More People, Jewish and Not, Are Embracing Shabbat

After pandemic separation and a recent surge in antisemitism, more young people — Jewish and not — seem to be celebrating the sabbath. Thursday is not […]
November 21, 2022

A Night Out With Old Jewish Men

The popular Instagram account threw an intergenerational party. In a temple, of course. David Roffe, 70, swirled pink wisps of sugar floss onto sticks, thrusting pink […]
July 13, 2021

In ‘My Unorthodox Life,’ Julia Haart Bares More Than Just Her Knees

Less than a decade after fleeing a repressive ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, Haart heads a global talent empire. Her next challenge? Letting viewers peek behind the curtain. […]
May 7, 2021

A Love of Sea Monsters Was the First Clue

In 2014, Caitlin Kiernan was not interested in dating. But when a close friend suggested that she go out with Kenny Kaplan, their mutual appreciation for […]