When we think about “off-the-derech” Jews, those who have left Orthodoxy behind, we tend to think of rebellious youths in their teens and 20s, those who party and do drugs to shed the religious yoke.

Many among the secular, including me, grew up believing the sheitel, the ritual wig worn by married Orthodox and Hasidic women, was not intended to be attractive. Indeed, its purpose was largely to ...

The best films of 2024 were released during a time of increasing polarization in the film industry. Tentpoles got bigger, more unwieldy, more uneven, more likely to crash and burn. On the other side ...

Analysts say the war in Iran has temporarily delayed an escalation in smoldering tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. But renewed armed conflict cannot be ruled out. The political situation in the ...

Authorities and security forces in Ethiopia’s contested Western Tigray Zone are arbitrarily detaining ethnic Tigrayans and severely restricting their movements, employment, and access to services. The ...

Tigray’s main political party has announced that it is taking back control of the region’s government, effectively ending a peace deal between Ethiopia’s federal government and the northern region.

European Union Partnership Commissioner Jozef Sikela announced on April 21 the resumption of EU’s direct budget support to the Ethiopian government: the final step towards normalizing relations with ...

Summer vacation came early for most of the streamers this week, as their new release slate is almost painfully devoid of big box office hits and critically acclaimed films. Watch With Us had to do ...

Looking for what to see in theaters? Our feature, updated weekly, highlights our top recommendations for films currently in theaters, from new releases to restorations receiving a proper theatrical ...

It’s that time of year again, when Vulture’s critics embark on our messiest annual tradition: the finalization of our Top 10 lists. Here are the best movies Bilge Ebiri and Alison Willmore saw in 2024 ...

It’s a good month to be a Prime Video subscriber. Throughout May, the streamer is adding tons of new content that will keep you indoors for as long as possible. Watch With Us has compiled an ...