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0 Communities Ethics

Leverage the potential of legacy giving to sustain Jewish communities

Jewish organizations, amid an era of uncertainty, are encouraged to adopt legacy giving as a strategy to ensure their future sustainability.

0 Communities Sports

The Minyanaires

Jay Neugeboren in Tablet

Jay Neugeboren reminisces about his time with the "Minyanaires," a youth basketball team linked to Congregation Shaare Torah in 1950s Brooklyn.

0 Communities Philosophy

Results by the numbers: An imperative for end-of-year fundraising

Contributing Author in eJewishPhilanthropy

In the competitive end-of-year fundraising season, nonprofits need to stand out by utilizing data-driven strategies to tailor their campaigns effectively.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

It’s not too late for post-Oct. 7 leadership do-overs

eJewishPhilanthropy

In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks, Jewish community leaders faced the challenge of balancing organizational missions with the personal and emotional trauma experienced by their teams.

0 Leadership Culture

An 'Unlikely' Rabbi

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, the senior rabbi at Central Synagogue in New York City, represents a significant figure in contemporary American Judaism.

0 Leadership Jewish Law

When a Religious Leader Loses His Sense of Moral Clarity

Emes Ve-Emunah

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, a prominent Sephardic rabbinic figure, recently faced criticism for labeling Rabbi Tamir Granot, a hesder yeshiva head and bereaved father, as an apikores (heretic) for advocating conscription of yeshiva students.

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0 Politics Communities

The Charedim Go All-Out

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Following the 2021 conflict with Hamas, Israeli society has been grappling with manpower shortages in the IDF.

0 Politics Culture

Why Jewish teens aren’t speaking out about the NYC mayoral election, despite their strong feelings

Avery Simon in JTA

Jewish teens in New York City are not publicly expressing their views on the NYC mayoral election due to concerns over privacy and potential backlash in a polarized political climate.

0 Politics Communities

Prominent Orthodox politician swaps endorsement of Sliwa for Cuomo as NYC mayoral election nears

Grace Gilson in Forward

Dov Hikind, a prominent former New York State Assemblyman known for his support of Jewish causes, has shifted his endorsement in the NYC mayoral race from Curtis Sliwa to Andrew Cuomo.

0 Politics Communities

US soldiers stationed in Kiryat Gat turn sleepy Israeli city into an unexpected hotspot

Deborah Danan in JTA

Kiryat Gat, a traditionally quiet Israeli city, has become an unexpected hotspot due to the presence of U.S. soldiers part of a multinational center monitoring the Gaza ceasefire.

0 Politics Communities

Who is Jessica Tisch, the Jewish police commissioner both Mamdani and Cuomo want to keep?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Jessica Tisch, the Jewish NYPD Commissioner, is a notable figure in New York City's political landscape, receiving bipartisan support amidst complex electoral dynamics.

0 Politics Communities

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum joins Mamdani rally with progressive leaders in Queens

JTA

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, known for championing LGBTQ rights, joined progressive leaders, including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to support Zohran Mamdani in a Queens rally.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Anyone saying Jews face a simple choice in the NYC mayoral election is not paying attention

Rabbi Rick Jacobs in JTA

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, head of the largest Jewish movement in North America, discusses the complexities facing Jewish voters in the upcoming New York City mayoral election, emphasizing the importance of being informed beyond simplified narratives.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish Leaders Keep Calling Zohran Mamdani an Antisemite

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has faced accusations of antisemitism from prominent Jewish leaders for his critical stance on Israel, including his assertions that Israel is committing genocide.

0 Politics Israel

Ireland elects left-wing politician with record of anti-Israel rhetoric as president

Grace Gilson in JTA

Catherine Connolly, a left-wing Irish politician known for her outspoken criticism of Israel, has been elected president of Ireland with a historic margin of 63% of the votes.

0 Politics Israel

With Gaza war over, Jewish Democrats work to repair frayed ties with their party

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Amid the aftermath of the Gaza conflict, Jewish Democrats are actively working to mend their strained relations within the Democratic Party, particularly concerning support for Israel.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Music

British Airways breaks ties with Louis Theroux after interview with ‘Death to the IDF’ artist Bob Vylan

Grace Gilson in Forward

British Airways has ended its sponsorship of Louis Theroux's podcast following his contentious interview with punk musician Bobby Vylan.

0 Antisemitism Communities

She survived the Tree of Life massacre seven years ago today — and still shows up to pray

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Audrey Glickman, a survivor of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, continues to show resilience by attending morning minyan regularly, despite the ongoing threat of rising antisemitism.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Culture

The world is more Jewish than we realized.

Eric Buesing in Future of Jewish

Throughout history, Jews have persevered through exile and persecution, often concealing their identities.

0 Jewish Law Politics

While Jews criticize Israel, Israel looks after Jews everywhere.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Israel's intelligence services act as the unseen guardians for Jewish communities worldwide, offering protection regardless of political debates surrounding the Jewish state.

Art ›

0 Art Culture

One was born Catholic, another was a West Virginia Protestant — now they're all making Jewish art

Simi Horwitz in Forward

"Children of Ruth: Artists Choosing Judaism" is an exhibition that showcases works by artists who have converted to Judaism, illustrating the profound impact of their conversion on their art.

Culture ›

0 Culture Language

Social media activist asks Jerusalemites why Yiddish is important

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward

Yirmiyahu Danzig, a social media activist of Caribbean and Ashkenazi descent, explores the relevance of Yiddish in Israel through interviews with Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Jackie Tohn Sang Hamotzi in This Interview

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

In an engaging interview on Simchat Torah, Jewish actress Jackie Tohn shared insights into her role in "Nobody Wants This," highlighting her deep connection to her Jewish identity, which profoundly influences her work.

0 Television/Film Politics

In 'Coexistence, My Ass!' the anxiety of an Israeli influencer

Dan Friedman in Forward

Coexistence, My Ass!, a documentary by Amber Fares, dives into the art of comedy as a potent medium for social commentary, spotlighting Israeli comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

The ADL’s Medicine Is Causing the Disease

Joel Finkelstein in Tablet

Joel Finkelstein critiques the ADL's anti-bias education framework, arguing it exacerbates antisemitism by focusing on identity rather than universal moral principles.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

As Jewish writers face boycotts and bias, new initiative aims to boost their books

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Jewish authors have faced increasing boycotts and bias in the literary world, often linked to perceptions of their political positions on Israel.

Torah ›

0 Torah Culture

Legal Fictions II: A Narrative Reflection on Shekalim 6:2

Dovid Campbell in Lehrhaus

Dovid Campbell's piece is a narrative exploration of a Mishnaic extract from Shekalim 6:2, contemplating the interplay between law and narrative within Jewish tradition.

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