The crest worn by members of Argentina's national soccer team, including #10 Lionel Messi, was designed by a Jewish soccer fan named Norberto "Toto" Rud in 1976. Messi is seen here during a World Cup game on June 22, 2026.

The Iconic Crest Worn by Messi and Argentina’s Soccer Team Was Designed by a...

Juan Melamed | JTA Soccer fans around the world are familiar with the crest worn by Argentina and its star Lionel Messi: a vertical shield...

Lifting Spirits at a Montgomery County Kosher Distillery

The sprawling 29-acre property that makes up Song Dog Farm Distillery in Boyds was nearly a decade in the making for a Jewish couple...
Liquid Kosher Founder and Sommelier Andrew Breskin

Liquid Kosher: A Club for Connoisseurs Expands Its Range

By Jules Polonetsky The serious evaluation of any wine starts the same way regardless of what’s on the label: soil composition, canopy management, harvest decisions,...

Israeli Thriller ‘Unconditional’ Delivers Suspense With Emotional Depth

Shanna Fuld | JNS At first glance, “Unconditional” looks like another international crime thriller. By the end of the second episode, it’s clear the series...
In “The Zionists, A Family Storm,” a Jewish clan’s vacation is torn apart by tensions over Israel and Palestine.

Play ‘The Zionists’ Turns Post-Oct. 7 Discourse Into a Dysfunctional Family Drama

Andrew Silow-Carroll | JTA Just about the last thing I wanted to do on a summer weekend in the Berkshires was to see a play...

Clive Davis, Influential Jewish Rock ‘n’ Roll Executive, Dies at 94

Andrew Lapin | JTA During his run as the head of CBS Records, Clive Davis signed some of the biggest and most influential acts in...

Stepping Out From Behind the Scenes: The Solo Expression of Sagie Kleinlerer

By Jules Polonetsky For years, the name Sagie Kleinlerer has been synonymous with the quiet, relentless execution behind the scenes at Covenant Wines. Serving alongside...

In Britain, a Jewish Culture Month Aims to Move the Conversation Beyond Oct. 7

Kelly Hartog | JTA In the almost three years since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas invasion of Israel, Great Britain has seen “a relentless focus...

Bestselling Israeli Author Releases Latest Novel Translated to English

Jessica Russak-Hoffman | JNS Last year, the Israeli military launched operation “Rising Lion.” This year, it fought operation “Roaring Lion.” June 16, a different lion —...

Serving History, One Sandwich at a Time

Rebecca Shapiro | WJW Intern History is at the heart of the restaurant experience, and Montgomery County’s Jewish deli heritage is second to none. Three...