for Thursday, October 10, 2024

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Prayer

Alan Jotkowitz in Lehrhaus

Neilah, the concluding prayer of Yom Kippur, is a deeply introspective and pivotal moment for Jews worldwide, marked by a profound connection with God.

0 Holidays Culture

Days of Awe, Days of Hope

Jamie Betesh Carter in Tablet

Jamie Betesh Carter reflects on the personal and communal significance of the High Holidays, particularly the 10 Days of Awe between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Holidays

On Yom Kippur, determinism and national unity

Aton Holzer in Lehrhaus

The article explores the philosophical dilemma of free will versus determinism in the context of Yom Kippur, emphasizing how this tension influences Jewish thought and practice.

Culture ›

0 Culture Jewish Law

How the closing of a website for Yom Kippur confessions explains the modern internet

Louis Keene in Forward

AtoneNet, an online platform for anonymous Yom Kippur confessions, was shut down after 11 years due to the infiltration of AI-generated "slop."

0 Culture History

13 Jewish sites to visit at Open House New York Weekend

Lisa Keys in JTA

Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival offering access to New York City's many notable sites, including a curated selection of Jewish landmarks.

0 Culture Sports

5 Jewish things about the Mets — and why Jewish fans adore them

Beth Harpaz in Forward

Jewish fans have a unique affinity for the New York Mets, rooted in historical, cultural, and emotional connections.

0 Culture Politics

What if there was a flag that both Israelis and Palestinians could take pride in flying?

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward

Artist Tom Haviv created the Hamsa Flag as a symbol of a potential binational Israeli-Palestinian state, seeking to unify diverse cultures and communities in the Levant.

0 Culture Holocaust

What Nathan Englander talks about when he talks about his Anne Frank play

Jewish Chronicle

Nathan Englander discusses the challenges and emotional depth involved in bringing his play, "What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank," to the UK stage.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Culture

Lily Ebert, Holocaust survivor who became a TikTok sensation, dies at 100

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Lily Ebert, a Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor, became a social media icon through TikTok, where she educated millions about Holocaust history and the enduring problem of antisemitism.

0 Holocaust Leadership

Giving Thanks to God at Auschwitz

Armin Rosen in Tablet

Rav Nissen Mangel, a Holocaust survivor, attributes his survival to numerous miracles during the Holocaust, including the moldy bread that functioned as a natural antibiotic.

Torah ›

0 Torah History

Jews didn’t cause Hurricane Milton, but kind of did control the weather in biblical times

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Benyamin Cohen explores the humorous yet thought-provoking idea of ancient Jewish influence on weather patterns, starting with Noah's long-standing weather "forecast" from God about the Great Flood.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

Jewish organizations must cancel JVP, immediately.

Amelia Adams in Future of Jewish

Amelia Adams argues that Jewish organizations should immediately sever ties with Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) due to the latter's associations and endorsements of anti-Zionist and pro-terrorist stances.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Wisdom Project | Charlotte Goode, 97, A Woman Who Supports Women

Pam Janis in Moment

Charlotte Goode, a 97-year-old advocate from Albany, California, discusses her lifelong dedication to supporting women and children in need.

0 Communities Education

Jewish Life Stories: Columbia Hillel mourns Yakov Shapiro, 30, an Israeli emissary of ‘joy and warmth’

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

The article provides a tribute to various Jewish figures who recently passed away, highlighting their contributions and legacy.

0 Communities Culture

I Knew Our Family’s Move to Texas Would Be Hard. I Never Expected How Much the Jewish Community Would Help.

Sharrona Pearl in Kveller

Adjusting to a new life in Texas, Sharrona Pearl and her family were struck by the warm embrace of the Dallas Jewish community.

0 Communities Antisemitism

This Yom Kippur will be my dad’s first ever in shul

Jewish Chronicle

The article narrates a personal and poignant story about the author's father, a lifelong atheist with a strong Jewish identity, who will attend a synagogue for Yom Kippur for the first time in his life.

0 Communities Holidays

As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, this rabbi is defying an evacuation order so he can help

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz of Chabad of Southwest Florida is defying a mandatory evacuation order as Hurricane Milton approaches, choosing instead to stay and provide shelter and spiritual support during Yom Kippur in his synagogue.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Does CBS News Know Where Jerusalem Is?

Oliver Wiseman in The Free Press

CBS News has come under scrutiny due to internal controversies regarding the editorial guidance on reporting about Jerusalem and Israel.

0 Politics Israel

As Netanyahu pushes US to join fight against Iran, Biden tells Jewish leaders US ‘fully’ backs Israel’s right to defend itself

Ron Kampeas in JTA

U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed America's support for Israel's right to defend itself against Iran during a call with Jewish leaders, prompted by recent hostilities exemplified by an Iranian missile barrage on Israeli territory.

0 Politics Education

Brown University rejects pro-Palestinian protesters’ demand to divest from Israel

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Brown University recently rejected a student-led proposal to divest from companies involved in business with Israel, a decision welcomed by pro-Israel groups.

0 Politics Israel

Allies at odds, Netanyahu and Emmanuel Macron have more in common than they'd like to admit

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

The strained relationship between French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is marked not just by policy disagreements but by personal similarities, including tensions with democratic institutions and reliance on nationalist parties.

0 Politics Israel

The November Dilemma: When American And Israeli Priorities Clash

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

In examining the American Jewish vote in the upcoming elections, the article delves into the complex dynamics between U.S. political candidates' stances on Israel and democratic values.

0 Politics Culture

The Fallout at CBS Continues

Bari Weiss in The Free Press

The ongoing controversy at CBS News highlights a clash over journalistic standards following an interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates.

0 Politics History

The Burning Choice for Lebanon: Peace with Israel or War with Hezbollah

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article examines the complex geopolitical dynamics between Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel, highlighting Lebanese Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call for Lebanon to expel Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed group, to ensure peace and stability.

0 Politics Communities

Democratic poll shows 71% of Jewish voters across 7 swing states favor Kamala Harris

Ron Kampeas in JTA

A recent poll by the Jewish Democratic Council of America indicates that Vice President Kamala Harris garners 71% of the Jewish vote in seven crucial swing states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia.

0 Politics Communities

Democratic poll shows 71% of Jewish voters across 7 swing states favor Kamala Harris

Ron Kampeas in JTA

A Democratic-commissioned poll reveals that 71% of Jewish voters in seven key swing states intend to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election.

0 Politics Literature

Ta-Nehisi Coates's Courage

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Ta-Nehisi Coates's latest book, "The Message," marks a significant moment in his career as it boldly critiques Israel's treatment of Palestinians.

0 Politics Israel

Over the past 12 months, my faith in humanity has been tested.

Kelli in Future of Jewish

The author reflects on a challenging year that has tested their faith in humanity, especially in light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iranian proxies.

0 Politics Israel

A two-state solution may seem like a distant dream. Here's why it shouldn't be

Ibrahim Dalalsha in Forward

Amidst ongoing conflicts, Ibrahim Dalalsha argues for the revitalization of the two-state solution as the only sustainable way forward for Israelis and Palestinians.

0 Politics Holocaust

I'm a Holocaust survivor. Here's why I celebrated my 80th birthday protesting at an Israeli prison

Veronika Cohen in Forward

Holocaust survivor Veronika Cohen marked her 80th birthday by protesting outside Israel's Neve Tirza prison in solidarity with Palestinian legislator Khalida Jarrar, who is held in administrative detention without trial.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Columbia pro-Palestinian group endorses violence and walks back apology for student who said ‘Zionists don’t deserve to live’

Luke Tress in JTA

A pro-Palestinian student group at Columbia University, Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), retracted an earlier apology for a statement made by student Khymani James which said Zionists don't deserve to live.

History ›

0 History Culture

Judaica seller signs deal with feds to return Nazi-looted 16th-century Bible to Budapest seminary

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

A rare 16th-century Jewish book, comprising a Hebrew Torah and Haftarot printed in Venice by Giovanni di Gara, is set to return to the Budapest University of Jewish Studies library after being seized by the Nazis in 1944.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Fran Drescher Plays Timothée Chalamet’s Jewish Mom in Upcoming Movie

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Fran Drescher has been cast to play the mother of Timothee Chalamet's character in the upcoming film "Marty Supreme," directed by Josh Safdie.

0 Television/Film Communities

October 7 documentary shares heart-wrenching new insights into Kibbutz Be’eri massacre

Jewish Chronicle

Dan Reed's documentary, "One Day in October," sheds light on the devastating October 7 terrorist attack on Kibbutz Beeri, which resulted in the deaths of 101 Israelis and 32 taken hostage.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

This feels like the last word on Roald Dahl’s hatred of the Jews

Jewish Chronicle

Mark Rosenblatt's play 'Giant,' staged at the Royal Court Theatre, tackles the complex and troubling legacy of Roald Dahl, a celebrated 20th-century children's author known for his antisemitic views.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

New conspiracy theory just dropped — Jews are causing the hurricanes

Mira Fox in Forward

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has once again stirred controversy by implying that Jews and unspecified entities are responsible for causing natural disasters, specifically Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

0 Antisemitism Politics

I lost my temper over a keffiyeh in St John’s Wood

Jewish Chronicle

The author's experience in a local cafe highlights the complex tensions surrounding symbols like the keffiyeh, particularly in areas with significant Jewish communities.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Is London safe for Jews? Well, a special forces officer offered to shadow my child

Jewish Chronicle

Joe Carlebach, former Conservative councillor and national co-chair of Masorti Judaism, reflects on the heightened antisemitic atmosphere in London following October 7, particularly for Jewish children and families.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Science

Torah, Science, and Kefira

Emes Ve-Emunah

On the 20th anniversary of the ban on his works, Rabbi Natan Slifkin reflects on what was a pivotal moment in the Jewish Orthodox community's relationship with science.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

The Great Torah-Science Controversy

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin reflects on the twentieth anniversary of the Great Torah-Science Controversy, when his books integrating Torah with scientific perspectives were banned by leading charedi rabbis, branding them heretical.

Education ›

0 Education Communities

Salford school criticised over fire safety and other health issues

Jewish Chronicle

Ahavas Torah Boys Academy and Mechinoh, two Charedi schools in Salford, have been criticized by Ofsted for significant health, safety, and educational failings.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Education

How to support the spiritual leadership of the next generation of rabbis

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

As the American Jewish community grapples with heightened tensions and the aftermath of political and social challenges, spiritual leaders face unique pressures.

Sports ›

0 Sports Culture

All the Jewish NHL players to watch in the 2024-2025 season

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

The 2024-2025 NHL season highlights a significant presence of Jewish players, with 13 starting on league rosters and a few more prospects potentially joining.

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