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The Free Press How BLM Blew $90 Million. Plus. . . 23 Oct
This article highlights the financial mismanagement and downfall of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, which raised $90 million in 2020 but is now widely...
23 Oct
Unorthodox headphones Reasons to be Hopeful with Peter Himmelman 23 Oct
Musician and author Peter Himmelman discusses the enduring power of hope, his Jewish faith, and his dedication to using his art to foster connection and hope...
23 Oct
Forward VIDEO: The Satmar girl who became a rock star 23 Oct
A documentary video explores the inspiring journey of a girl from the Satmar Hasidic community who transitions into the world of rock music, carving her own ...
23 Oct
JTA Archdiocese blocks play about ex-Hasidic transgender rabbi and activist Abby Stein 23 Oct
The Connelly Theater in New York, owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese, has banned a play based on Abby Stein's memoir, "Becoming Eve," about her journey ...
23 Oct
Hadassah Everyone’s Talking About ‘Nobody Wants This’ 22 Oct
The Netflix series "Nobody Wants This," starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, has become a subject of discussion due to its portrayal of Jewish culture and s...
22 Oct
Forward How George Harrison, the Beatles’ unsung hero, wrote his own ‘Hallelujah’ 22 Oct
George Harrison, often considered the modest and spiritual Beatle, emerges in a new light in Seth Rogovoy's exploration of his musical contributions. Rogovoy...
22 Oct
Forward Would you put jalapeños in matzo ball soup? This Mexican Jewish cookbook says, 'sí' 22 Oct
"Sabor Judo: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook," authored by Ilan Stavans and Margaret E. Boyle, offers a vibrant fusion of Jewish and Mexican cuisines, with recip...
22 Oct
JTA Why Jewish Americans can’t agree on racism 22 Oct
Amidst the racial reckoning sparked by George Floyd's murder in 2020, diverse perspectives on racism within the American Jewish community are evident, highli...
22 Oct
Forward Data is squishy, and other lessons from the Forward's poll of American Jews 22 Oct
In his article on the Forward's poll of American Jews, Arno Rosenfeld explores the nuanced and sometimes contradictory findings regarding antisemitism, campu...
22 Oct
Jewish Chronicle What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank review: ‘a play as Jewish as they come’ 22 Oct
Nathan Englander's play "What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank," staged at Marylebone Theatre, delves into the complex landscape of Jewish identit...
22 Oct
Kveller 16 Jewish Romances You’ll Want to Read If You Loved Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ 22 Oct
Fans of the Netflix show "Nobody Wants This" may find themselves yearning for more Jewish romance, whether centered around intriguing "hot rabbis," dynamic J...
22 Oct
Forward The accordion is an instrument of sorrow and celebration — does that make it Jewish? 22 Oct
The article explores the complex cultural ties between Jewish music traditions and the accordion, an instrument often associated with both sorrow and celebra...
22 Oct
Kveller Always Go to the Bris. And Always Go to the Shiva. 22 Oct
Danielle Selber reflects on her family's unique traditions surrounding Jewish lifecycle events, emphasizing the significance of presence and community. Her g...
22 Oct
Jewish Chronicle Why we must dance again on Simchat Torah 22 Oct
In light of the recent tragedies affecting the Jewish community, Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum reflects on the importance of maintaining joy and resilience through...
22 Oct
Jewish Chronicle Roasted squash and toasted grains 22 Oct
Roasting grains in the oven develops a delightful texture that complements the sweet softness of roasted squash in this versatile recipe. Enhanced with a zes...
22 Oct
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Will America Fall Apart in Two Weeks? 22 Oct
This episode of The Commentary Magazine Podcast explores the potential political and social fallout from the impending U.S. presidential election, with scena...
22 Oct
Unorthodox headphones Re-Form: Zionism 22 Oct
The episode delves into the relationship between the Reform movement and Zionism, highlighting Rabbi Ammi Hirsch's views on the necessity of Zionism for Jewi...
22 Oct
Kveller ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s’ Rachel Bloom Is Working on an Exciting New Show 21 Oct
Rachel Bloom and her husband Dan Gregor are developing a new show titled "Do You Want Kids?," now in the works with ABC. This show explores alternate realiti...
21 Oct
Jewdicious A Jew at CBS 21 Oct
David Friend, a former CBS News executive, critiques the environment at CBS News where he suggests a culture of inclusion marginalizes Jewish employees. He h...
21 Oct
Forward This remarkable story will help us dance on Simchat Torah 21 Oct
The story of Gali Segal and Ben Binyamin, who survived a terrorist attack but lost their legs, offers a poignant reflection on celebrating Simchat Torah amid...
21 Oct
Forward The latest episode of Marvel's 'Agatha All Along' opens with a bar mitzvah. How’d they pick the Torah portion? 21 Oct
The latest episode of Marvel's 'Agatha All Along' uniquely features a bar mitzvah scene, showcasing the character William Kaplan. The show's producers endeav...
21 Oct
Forward The true story behind 'Call Me By Your Name' is a profoundly Jewish one 21 Oct
Andre Aciman's latest work, *Roman Year*, offers a reflective memoir that delves into his experiences as a Jewish exile from Alexandria, Egypt, navigating li...
21 Oct
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Why Harris Can't Close the Sale 21 Oct
The episode critiques the tight political race between Trump and Harris, dissecting why Harris struggles to secure voter support despite her campaign strateg...
21 Oct
JTA How to celebrate Simchat Torah when our hearts are weighed down by grief 21 Oct
Celebrating Simchat Torah in times of grief is challenging, especially when marking the anniversary of tragic events like Hamas's attack on Israel. Rabbi Eli...
21 Oct
Jewish Chronicle Who paid for Mrs Sinwar’s $32,000 designer handbag? 21 Oct
Samar Abu Zamar, wife of Hamas's Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar, was recently photographed carrying a Birkin bag estimated to be worth $32,000. This image, release...
21 Oct
Jewish Chronicle Not everything has to mention the war, especially not a Netflix show 21 Oct
The article discusses the importance of allowing Jewish-themed media, like the new Netflix show "Nobody Wants This," to occasionally offer escapism and joy r...
21 Oct
Forward ‘Humans of Judaism’ tells the Jewish story, from the shtetl to Sandy Koufax to Hasidic rapper Nissim Black 21 Oct
Nikki Schreiber, creator of the "Humans of Judaism" Instagram page, expands her digital storytelling into a new book filled with Jewish narratives from vario...
21 Oct
Jewish Chronicle Butternut squash rice and nut roast 21 Oct
This vegetarian recipe for butternut squash rice and nut roast is a delightful option for a festive meal, offering a flavorful and hearty dish that can be pr...
21 Oct
TEXTing headphones Finding Joy in Crisis 21 Oct
Elana Stein Hain and Yonah Hain dissect a text from Tosefta Sotah to explore the balance between mourning and joy, particularly in the context of ongoing cri...
21 Oct
The Beinart Notebook Ta-Nehisi Coates on Why He Wrote about Palestine and Israel 20 Oct
Ta-Nehisi Coates, renowned author and journalist, discusses his latest work, "The Message," which explores his experiences in Palestine, Israel, Senegal, and...
20 Oct
Future of Jewish If you can, please help us keep serving you. 20 Oct
Future of Jewish is a publication dedicated to providing in-depth and nuanced perspectives on Judaism, Israel, and the global Jewish community. Since October...
20 Oct
Living Lchaim We Couldn’t Have Children, Then…Quadruplets! 19 Oct
Yisroel and Sarah Gutovitch's story is a compelling narrative of hope, resilience, and faith as they journey through the remarkable experience of expecting q...
19 Oct
Mishpacha Mega MAGA or Post-Progressive? 19 Oct
This episode from Mishpacha Magazine features the Fourcasters reflecting on the potential future directions of the political party that recently lost an elec...
19 Oct
Future of Jewish Little-Known Facts About the 'Palestinian' Keffiyeh 18 Oct
The essay explores the historical and cultural significance of the keffiyeh, often seen as a symbol of Palestinian resistance associated with Yasser Arafat, ...
18 Oct
Forward Why I named my newborn son after Hersh Goldberg-Polin 18 Oct
Writer Danielle Berrin shares the emotional story behind naming her newborn son Moses Tzvi in honor of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a young Israeli who was kidnappe...
18 Oct
JTA The Jewish NBA players to watch as the 2024-2025 season tips off 18 Oct
As the 2024-2025 NBA season begins, Jewish players such as Deni Avdija, Amari Bailey, and Domantas Sabonis are ones to watch. Deni Avdija, who recently joine...
18 Oct
Jewish Chronicle Spiced beef-stuffed cauliflower 18 Oct
Fabienne Viner-Luzzato's recipe for spiced beef-stuffed cauliflower offers a creative Middle Eastern-inspired dish that combines ground meat with aromatic sp...
18 Oct
Forward Poll: Jews divided over role of police, censorship to address campus protests 17 Oct
A recent Forward-CHIP50 poll reveals that American Jews are divided over the use of police and censorship to manage campus protests regarding Israel. While n...
17 Oct
Lilith Poem: Picking Fruit After October 7 17 Oct
A poignant poem by a guest contributor reflects on the aftermath of the events of October 7, when tragedy struck and disrupted the lives of many farmers and ...
17 Oct
Forward Judaism is a "silent character" in Nora Ephron's legacy 17 Oct
Ilana Kaplan's new book, "Nora Ephron: At The Movies," explores the celebrated filmmaker's enduring legacy, emphasizing her rom-coms like "When Harry Met Sal...
17 Oct
Forward Kosher pork and Jews riding sows — how pigs came to define Jewish identity 17 Oct
Pigs have historically been a significant symbol in defining Jewish identity, as explored in Jordan D. Rosenblum's new book, "Forbidden: A 3000-year History ...
17 Oct
Forward Ex-hasidic, trans and brutally honest, Lili Rosen invites you to her ‘Second Circumcision’ 17 Oct
Lili Rosen's one-woman play, "The Second Circumcision of Lili Rosen," vividly portrays her journey of gender transition and her complex relationship with her...
17 Oct
JTA No, we shouldn’t retire the word ‘Zionism.’ We should take it back. 17 Oct
Zack Bodner argues against retiring the term 'Zionism,' amidst global and campus opposition, suggesting that it represents not just a political movement but ...
17 Oct
Future of Jewish If you can, please help us keep serving you. 17 Oct
Joshua Hoffman, representing the publication Future of Jewish, appeals for financial contributions to keep the platform accessible and freely available to a ...
17 Oct
The Cholent Republish: Depressed? Read Kohelet. 16 Oct
The article explores the duality of reading Kohelet, especially amidst modern anxieties like climate change and global unrest. Emily Alhadeff reflects on the...
16 Oct
Forward We bought the viral Amazon ‘tuchus’ boxes for Sukkot. What does that say about us? 16 Oct
A new viral sensation among Jewish families has emerged from Amazon's marketplace: cardboard boxes mislabeled for the Sukkot holiday with the Hebrew letters ...
16 Oct
Forward Why Doug Emhoff shared his bar mitzvah with a guy named Scott 16 Oct
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, fondly reminisces about his 1977 joint bar mitzvah with Scott Bermack at Temple Shalom in New Jerse...
16 Oct
Kveller What to Know About Erin Foster, the Jewish Mom Behind ‘Nobody Wants This’ 16 Oct
Erin Foster, the creative mind behind the TV show "Nobody Wants This," draws heavily from her own life experiences in crafting the narrative of a Jewish rabb...
16 Oct
Forward A Yiddish parody of the Hebrew prayer for rain 16 Oct
Emphasizing the cultural interplay within Jewish liturgy, Rukhl Schaechter explores a Yiddish parody of the Hebrew prayer for rain, traditionally recited on ...
16 Oct
Jewish Chronicle To be an Israeli mum 16 Oct
The article poignantly captures the unique experience of being an Israeli mother, intertwining personal and national narratives. It emphasizes the intense em...
16 Oct