From a very Jewish World Series to inspiring performances in the Olympics and Paralympics, Jewish athletes and teams accomplished impressive feats across sports, around the world

Each year brings the loss of Jewish icons who leave behind outsized legacies in fields such as art and culture, government, and philanthropy. Here are some of this year's greats

A new government, an inconclusive end to fighting in Gaza, and a dozen tales of conflict (and sometimes resolution) make up this year's reporters' wrap

This year saw illuminating, controversial and entertaining releases onscreen, in the literary and musical worlds, as well as in podcasts. Here are some that made the biggest splash