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Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

Survey: Jews in smaller communities feel less heard when raising concerns about antisemitism

Grace Gilson in JTA

Jews residing in smaller communities feel less acknowledged in their concerns about antisemitism compared to those in larger cities, according to a survey by the Jewish Federations of North America.

0 Communities Ethics

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Rabbi Cindy Scarr recounts an unexpected encounter with a former acquaintance who sought her out to express gratitude for an act of kindness from 25 years ago that changed his family's life.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

San Francisco Trans March downplays participants’ harassment of LGBTQ Jewish politician Scott Wiener

Andrew Lapin in JTA

During the San Francisco Trans March, gay Jewish politician Scott Wiener faced verbal harassment related to his policies on Israel and Gaza, prompting discussions about antisemitism within progressive circles.

0 Antisemitism Culture

The Questions People Only Ask Jews

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

The essay by Vanessa Berg highlights a recurring experience many Jews face: being subjected to a double standard in social settings, where they are often expected to defend or explain political issues related to Israel and Judaism simply upon revealing their Jewish identity.

Culture ›

0 Culture Israel

What a new play gets right about ‘Birthright’ and our anguished Jewish conversation

Tori Greene in JTA

The play "Birthright," currently staged at MCC Theater, explores the evolving relationships and conversations about Israel among American Jews, tracking six characters over nearly two decades from their birthright trip in 2006 to a shiva in 2024.

0 Culture Ethics

I’m Not Nauseous. I Am Nausea

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr provides a poignant account of her challenging pregnancy, where her physical and emotional struggles test her role as a wife and mother within her Jewish family.

0 Culture Music

Are We Turning Our Chasunahs into Concerts?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Jewish weddings, traditionally celebrated with music and dance, are increasingly becoming elaborate productions akin to concerts, with discussions around the cost-benefit of musical enhancements.

0 Culture Antisemitism

New York Times hires Atlantic’s Yair Rosenberg to cover Jewish American life

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Yair Rosenberg, known for his incisive coverage of Jewish affairs and antisemitism, has been appointed by the New York Times to cover a newly established beat on Jewish American life.

Sports ›

0 Sports Culture

Roots, Ronaldo and regional rivalries: How Israelis choose their World Cup favorites

Deborah Danan in JTA

Israelis, having no national team in the FIFA World Cup for over fifty years, adopt other nations as favorites during the tournament based on factors including family roots, admired players, and global political dynamics.

Torah ›

0 Torah Ethics

Chukas-Balak (Eretz Yisrael reads Balak)

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Expounding on the mitzvah of Parah Adumah, the article delves into the inherent contradictions present in life and Torah observance.

Education ›

0 Education Communities

Welcome to the “JX Kollel”

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

JX Kollel, an innovative initiative in the college kiruv community, is pairing students as chavrusas to delve into the Ketzos Hachoshen, sparking enthusiasm across campuses like Rutgers University.

0 Education Jewish Law

The Elderly Man on the Stairs

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr recounts her experience of extending her learning stay in Israel over a summer, balancing her time between working at an Israeli day camp in Ramot and studying Torah with Rabbi Klein in Har Nof.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

‘Really alarmed’: Jewish groups concerned about democratic socialist on Colorado ballot

Joseph Strauss in JTA

The Colorado Democratic primary has incited concern among Jewish groups due to the candidacy of Melat Kiros, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), who is challenging longtime incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Jewish, LGBTQ and progressive groups denounce Pride harassment of Jewish politician Scott Wiener

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Recent harassment against Jewish politician Scott Wiener highlights tension within LGBTQ and progressive circles over Jewish inclusion when anti-Zionist sentiments are involved.

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