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How the IDF is using lessons from Gaza to teach the US how to minimise casualties

The IDF's Medical Corps, led by Brigadier-General Professor Elon Glassberg, significantly reduced the case fatality rate from 15% in 2006 to 6.5% during the recent Gaza war by deploying more medical personnel closer to the battlefield, streamlining evacuation processes, and using innovative treatments like powdered plasma and whole blood transfusions.

Did you know that baklava is part of Ashkenazi culinary history?

Joseph-Kass Tomaras in Forward

The author recounts how their Ashkenazi great-grandfather from a region under Ottoman influence cherished the dish of dolma, showing the culinary interactions between Ashkenazi Jews and the Ottoman Empire.

When Is Playing It Safe the Riskiest Option?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In the telecom and technology sectors, playing it safe can be risky due to the rapid pace of advancements and market changes.

Paper Trail

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

A collection of unpublished letters from the hidden mekubalim of Tel Aviv in the 1950s and 1960s sheds light on the spiritual struggles of figures like the Streetsweeper, the Shoemaker, the Painter, the Milkman, and renowned rabbis who guarded their secrets.

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0 Communities Ethics

Emotion is not a measure of truth and morality

Jewish Chronicle

Rabbi Dweck discusses the importance of not allowing emotions to solely guide decision-making, particularly in moral matters.

0 Communities Leadership

Yisrael Kleinman // Clearbrook Builders, The Cuttery

Nesanel Gantz in Ami

Yisrael Kleinman, a versatile entrepreneur and social worker, runs Clearbrook Builders, a construction firm, and The Cuttery, a woodworking parts service.

0 Communities Politics

Reclaiming the Urban Virtue of Judging

Hannah Elka Meyers in Tablet

The text discusses the importance of judgment in urban communities and how a rejection of criminal justice's core function of judgment has led to societal changes in New York City, particularly in the Upper West Side.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Tens of thousands visit gravesite of Lubavitcher rebbe on 30th anniversary of his death

Luke Tress in JTA

On the 30th anniversary of the death of Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, tens of thousands of people visited his gravesite at the Old Montefiore Cemetery in Queens to pay their respects.

0 Communities Leadership

4 congregations will share a new synagogue in the heart of Potsdam, Germany

Toby Axelrod in JTA

In Potsdam, Germany, a new multi-denominational synagogue center was inaugurated with support from German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, marking a significant milestone as every state capital in Germany now has its own synagogue.

0 Communities Education

The Moment: Issue 1019

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The community of Gateshead, England celebrated the relocation of Yeshivas Tiferes Yaacov to a new campus after nearly 50 years, repurposing a once-bankrupt hotel into a yeshivah, fulfilling a vision of the Ponevezher Rav.

0 Communities Culture

Inbox: Issue 1019

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The texts discuss various aspects of Jewish life.

0 Communities Jewish Law

The Eighty Unmentionable Yeshivos

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The author discusses the lack of awareness among American yeshivish Jews about the dati-leumi community in Israel, particularly the eighty hesder yeshivot that combine Torah study with military service.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Why Camp Ramah in New England drew a red line against anti-Zionism among its staff

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

In response to increased tensions surrounding Zionism and Israel, Camp Ramah in New England made a firm decision to not rehire a counselor who identified as anti-Zionist.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

A new memoir, ‘The Punk Rock Queen of the Jews,’ explores traumatic teenage years in Hasidic Crown Heights

Julia Gergely in JTA

"The Punk Rock Queen of the Jews" is a memoir by Chef Rossi that delves into her turbulent teenage years in Hasidic Crown Heights.

0 Communities

Hit or Miss?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses the pros and cons of investing in business coaching, with different entrepreneurs sharing their experiences.

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Starmer is a mensch and deserving of our trust

Jewish Chronicle

Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour Party is praised as trustworthy and commendable, with the party securing a significant majority in the wake of concerns over the Conservative government's performance, including the handling of Partygate and economic issues.

0 Politics Literature

Joe Biden is beginning to look a lot like the biblical Jonah. That's bad news for all of us

Emily Tamkin in Forward

In a commentary drawing parallels between President Joe Biden and the biblical figure Jonah, Emily Tamkin highlights the importance of prioritizing democracy over individual ambitions.

0 Politics Ethics

Has Israel really killed up to 186,000 people in Gaza? How to understand the numbers war

Jessica Trisko Darden in Forward

The debate over the number of civilian deaths in Gaza has been marred by political agendas, hindering a clear understanding of the true human cost of the conflict.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Recommitting to Our Pride as Jews and Zionists

Carol Ann Schwartz in Hadassah

The article highlights the current challenges faced by Israel and the Jewish community, emphasizing the importance of recommitting to Jewish pride and Zionism in the face of increasing hostility and antisemitism.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Fighting to Hold Hamas Accountable

Lisa Hostein in Hadassah

A group of American and international organizations sent a letter to the United Nations urging them to condemn Hamas for their use of sexual violence against Israeli women and girls.

0 Politics Israel

Democrats clash over aid to Israel at meeting of party platform committee

Ron Kampeas in Forward

The Democratic platform committee recently heard contrasting opinions on the party's stance towards Israel, with some advocating for continued military aid and others calling for cuts.

0 Politics Music

Roger Waters denied 10/7. Here's why Israeli radio should keep playing his songs.

Etgar Keret in Forward

Etgar Keret reflects on his personal connection to Pink Floyd's song "Wish You Were Here" and debates whether Israeli radio stations should stop playing Roger Waters' songs due to his controversial statements.

0 Politics Israel

Why don't ceasefire talks ever go anywhere? Ask Netanyahu.

Dan Perry in Forward

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas repeatedly break down as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to end the war in exchange for the release of hostages, fearing his coalition's collapse.

0 Politics Communities

‘I'm with Joe’: Biden relies on his ‘pal’ Chuck Schumer to save his presidential campaign

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has played a crucial role in supporting President Joe Biden's presidential campaign amid calls for Biden to withdraw due to poor debate performances and declining polls.

0 Politics Communities

Should President Biden retire? Old Jewish men offer advice

Rebecca Massel in Forward

A group of old Jewish men, including an 87-year-old former museum administrator, an 89-year-old retired rabbi, and an 87-year-old insurance lawyer, offer advice to President Biden regarding his age and presidency.

0 Politics Music

October 7 Survivors Will Not Be Silenced

Lisa Hostein in Hadassah

Survivors of the October 7 attacks in Israel, including Amit Soussana and Tali Biner, are struggling with the aftermath of the violence they experienced.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Biden, Trump, and the Republican Platform

Emes Ve-Emunah

The text discusses the author's disagreement with both former President Trump's behavior and Democratic nominee Biden's policies.

0 Politics Communities

Burning Rubber on Pennsylvania Avenue

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses media hypocrisy surrounding Joe Biden's cognitive decline, highlighting how mainstream outlets colluded to cover up his limitations and are now performing high-speed U-turns to save face.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The GOP platform: Supporting Israel, Fighting ‘anti-Christian bias’ and deporting ‘pro-Hamas radicals’

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The 2024 Republican Party platform pledges to support Israel, fight anti-Christian bias, and deport pro-Hamas radicals.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Corbyn’s quest for attention is a kind of wacky performance art

Jewish Chronicle

Jeremy Corbyn's continuous pursuit of attention and his perspective on victory, despite his losses, are likened to a form of absurd performance art by the author.

0 Politics Israel

The West's Self-Defeating Approach to Hamas

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the West's approach to dealing with Hamas, particularly concerning ceasefire negotiations in Gaza.

0 Politics History

Celebration of NATO’s 75th anniversary overshadowed by growing concerns over Biden

Jewish Chronicle

Amid concerns over Joe Biden's cognitive wellness and political candidacy, the NATO summit in Washington, DC, marking the organization's 75th anniversary has heightened stakes for the president.

0 Politics Antisemitism

French Revolution?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In the recent French parliamentary elections, President Emmanuel Macron's center-left Ensemble grouping faced a setback in the first round but strategized successfully in the second round to prevent Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party from winning a majority.

0 Politics Israel

Walking a Fine Red Line

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to Washington is described as crucial due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, challenges in securing American arms shipments, and internal political dilemmas, including pressure to end a war in exchange for hostages.

0 Politics Israel

Everything’s Going My Way, For Now

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

As Joe Biden faces challenges, Donald Trump's political prospects appear strong leading up to the Republican National Convention.

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When a Cowboy Hat Meets a Shtreimel // My years with the Klausenberger Rebbe, zt”l

Ami Magazine in Ami

The text discusses the legacy of the Klausenberger Rebbe, particularly focusing on his experiences during the Holocaust, his founding of Laniado Hospital in Netanya as a beacon of hope and fulfillment of a vow made during that time, and his impact on survivors and the medical field in Israel.

0 Holocaust Torah

Jews Keep Singing and Dancing

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Over 150 survivors of the Nova Festival gathered for a Shabbaton hosted by Kesher Yehudi at the David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, supported by the Rieder family from the US.

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0 Education Science

Is ADHD Really a Disorder? // Two mental health practitioners express very different views on the condition and its treatment

Rechy Frankfurter in Ami

Dr. Yaakov Ophir, a clinical psychologist and author, challenges the idea that ADHD is a valid and helpful diagnosis, arguing that there are no objective physiological markers to prove its existence and that the criteria used to define it are subjective.

0 Education

Software Savvy: Part 18

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In "Software Savvy: Part 18," the focus is on leveraging software solutions to enhance business operations.

0 Education Communities

King Solomon makes progress but improvements still needed, says Ofsted

Jewish Chronicle

Ofsted inspectors have noted significant progress at King Solomon High School under new headteacher Michele Phillips, with improvements in education quality and rising expectations for pupils.

0 Education Communities

From the Margins to the Mainstream

Sarah Breger and Sue Fishkoff in Moment

Despite predictions of a decline following the death of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Chabad movement has grown significantly over the years, expanding its outreach efforts worldwide with about 5,000 Chabad emissary couples currently engaged in kiruv work.

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0 Israel Communities

Decolonization Nation // Members of some other tribes offer insight

Avi Shafran in Ami

While some Native Americans compare Israel to a colonial power, indigenous groups like Indigenous Embassy Jerusalem and the Indigenous Coalition For Israel support Israel, recognizing Jews as indigenous to the Holy Land.

0 Israel Communities

‘The Time to Stay Silent Was Over’

Maria Muñoz in Tablet

The text discusses the author's journey of connecting with the Jewish community, particularly through encounters with Jewish individuals and experiences in Israel.

Art ›

0 Art Politics

How Israeli Extremists Hijacked the Biennale in Italy

YJ in Future of Jewish

Israeli extremists have caused the closure of the Israel pavilion at the Venice Biennale, a prestigious international art exhibition, by demanding a ceasefire and the release of hostages before opening it to the public.

0 Art Politics

London gallery cancels Russian-Israeli artist’s anti-Putin show, objecting to her posts mourning Oct. 7

Andrew Lapin in Forward

The London gallery Metamorphika canceled an exhibition titled "Even Elephants Have Elections," which aimed to address censorship under Vladimir Putin, due to objections over social media posts by Maria Sarkisyants, a Russian-Israeli artist, mourning the victims of a Hamas attack on Oct. 7.

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The End of Contradiction: Resolving the Mysteries of The Guide to the Perplexed

Josh Frankel in Lehrhaus

"The Guide to the Perplexed" by Moses Maimonides has long been shrouded in mystery and controversy within Jewish circles.

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0 Leadership Jewish Law

How the Lubavitcher Rebbe Teaches Us to Transcend Ourselves

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty

The article discusses the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, focusing on the importance of collectivity, generosity, and empathy as ways to transcend oneself.

0 Leadership Jewish Law

What is the ideal age for a leader?

eJewishPhilanthropy

The discussion addresses the ideal age for leadership, presenting the benefits of both younger and older leaders.

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0 Music Ethics

A new Shazam-style bot will detect Shlomo Carlebach’s melodies

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

Shlomo Tannor, an AI engineer and musician, has created CarleBot, a software similar to Shazam but for Jewish melodies, specifically focusing on Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach's tunes.

0 Music Science

A new Shazam-style bot will identify Shlomo Carlebach’s melodies

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Shlomo Tannor, an AI engineer and musician, created CarleBot, a melody detection software akin to Shazam, to identify Jewish prayer melodies, particularly those by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach.

0 Music

Jewish Broadway Star Julie Benko is Having a Baby!

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Jewish Broadway star Julie Benko and her husband, Jason Yaeger, are expecting their first child.

0 Music Communities

I’d Rather Play and Sing

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses the debate over whether sports or music is the most exciting part of camp, highlighting various memorable musical experiences that occurred at different camps over the years.

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0 Antisemitism Politics

Meta bans use of ‘Zionists’ as a cover for attacks on Jews or Israelis

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

Meta has announced a new policy to ban derogatory or threatening references to Zionists when used to target Jews or Israelis rather than supporters of the Jewish polity establishment.

0 Antisemitism Politics

In groundbreaking new policy, Facebook says calling someone a 'Zionist pig' is antisemitic

Mira Fox in Forward

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has updated its policy to classify the term "Zionist" as hate speech when used in specific contexts like dehumanizing comparisons or calls for harm.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Mélenchon will exploit and leverage France’s large Muslim vote

Jewish Chronicle

French Jewish actor Pierre Arditti has expressed disillusionment with the far-left party La France Insoumise led by Jean-Luc Mlenchon, whom he compares to a far-right figure for his divisive tactics.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Jews felt Australia was a safe and boundless space. Then the Israel-Hamas war began, and everything changed

Ron Kampeas in Forward

In Australia, a doxxing incident by pro-Palestinian activists targeted prominent Jewish individuals who had expressed anguish over the Israel-Hamas conflict, causing widespread harassment and isolation within the Australian Jewish community.

0 Antisemitism Communities

After Oct. 7, Australian Jews grapple with a mass doxxing — and wonder what happened to their country

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Australian Jews were subjected to a mass doxxing incident following the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre, where personal information of prominent Jews was exposed by pro-Palestinian activists on the Zio600 list.

0 Antisemitism Education

Should I apologize for $2 million?

Freedom To Offend in Future of Jewish

Professor Paul Finlayson, who expressed support for Israel and criticized Hamas on social media, faced suspension and isolation from the University of Guelph-Humber following allegations made against him.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Trudeau appoints Jewish lawmaker as new adviser on Jewish community and antisemitism

Ron Kampeas in Forward

Anthony Housefather, a Jewish member of Canada's parliament representing Montreal, has been appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as an adviser on the Jewish community and combating antisemitism, in response to a rise in violent attacks on synagogues and Jewish schools across Canada.

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The Jewish mother who became a crime boss in Gilded Age New York

Jon Kalish in JTA

Fredericka Mandelbaum, a Jewish immigrant in 19th-century New York, transitioned from an impoverished street peddler to overseeing America's first major organized crime syndicate, known for fencing stolen goods and masterminding bank burglaries.

0 History Culture

My Mother, The Summer, The Catskills, and Me

Guest Contributor in Lilith

The text reflects a personal reflection on the author's mother, Rani Stevens Goodman, a photographer who captured images at the Concord Hotel in the Catskill Mountains during the 1970s, a popular destination for Jews.

0 History Food

Why these intimate stories of the victims of October 7 are an emotional but important watch

Jewish Chronicle

ASIF, the Culinary Institute of Israel, has created a video series called "A Place At The Table" to help families of victims from October 7 commemorate their loved ones through cooking their favorite meals.

0 History Israel

Legitimacy of Hope

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books

In "Israel/Palestine in World Religions: Whose Palestine?" by S. Ilan Troen, the author delves into the complexities surrounding Israel's legitimacy, discussing secular and theological perspectives.

0 History Holocaust

I’m Afraid to Wear My Star of David Necklace. My Daughter Sure Isn’t.

Kim Anton in Kveller

The author reflects on her fear of wearing her Star of David necklace due to past family experiences with antisemitism, while her daughter proudly wears hers without hesitation.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics

“Childhood Traumas Affecting Marriage”

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses how childhood traumas can significantly impact marriage, leading to deep-rooted problems that affect personal evolution and relationships.

Culture ›

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Card-Carrying Member

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Jewish women, particularly in southern Florida, frequently engage in the intellectually stimulating and socially interactive game of Mah Jongg, finding joy and companionship through it.

0 Culture

Sky’s the Limit

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

El Al, the Israeli national carrier, underwent a rebranding in 2020 to cater to the frum (Orthodox Jewish) community after facing financial losses.

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0 Literature Television/Film

Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s ‘Long Island Compromise’

Amy Klein in Hadassah

In "Long Island Compromise" by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, the story focuses on the Fletcher family, a wealthy Jewish American family in a fictional Long Island suburb.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Fast fakeaways for less

Jewish Chronicle

This article by Ilana Epstein, published in 2022, offers cost-efficient fakeaway ideas for home cooking that are cheaper than takeout.

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0 Sports Communities

Legends’ thrilling run chase on Belmont and Edgware’s big day

Jewish Chronicle

Belmont and Edgware Cricket Club marked their 50th anniversary with a special legends vs current XI match at their Old Camdenians ground, showcasing the community support and talent within the club.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Leadership

Left without a Shepherd

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The Kossover Rebbe, Rav Shraga Feivish Hager, was a revered figure who dedicated his life to spirituality and guiding his followers.

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