Moment
Passover Memories in a Bite of Orange Cake
8 Apr
Pauline Steinhorn recounts her nostalgic journey during a trip to Italy, where a piece of Sephardi orange cake at Ristorante Quinoa in Florence vividly reviv...
8 Apr
Rivkush
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A message from Rivka
8 Apr
Rivka Campbell expresses gratitude towards The CJN, her producer, Michael Fraiman, and her listeners as she closes this chapter of her podcast journey. She i...
8 Apr
Forward
The golden age for American Jews is over — and wow was it short
8 Apr
David Denby's new book, 'Eminent Jews,' explores the cultural and sociopolitical impact of four prominent 20th-century American Jews: Leonard Bernstein, Mel ...
8 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy
Can we please stop talking about antisemitism?
8 Apr
Rabbi Mendel Teldon argues that Jewish identity should not be defined by the struggle against antisemitism, but rather by positive engagement with Judaism. H...
8 Apr
Chabad.org
What's the Difference Between Round and Square Matza?
7 Apr
The video discusses the differences between the two common types of matzah: round matzah and square matzah, which are central to the Passover observance. Rou...
7 Apr
Lilith
Just Like All the Others
7 Apr
A new mother recounts her experience in the emergency room with her infant daughter, initially believing she had a fever. Expecting to be a "chill" parent, s...
7 Apr
Moment
Talk of the Table | This Passover, Try Inquisition Soup
7 Apr
In this exploration of historical Sephardic culinary traditions during Passover, Vered Guttman delves into the Inquisition records of Mara Das, a woman prose...
7 Apr
Forward
What pre-pesach cleaning was like in the shtetl
7 Apr
Mayer Kirshenblatt's illustrated memoir provides a vivid depiction of pre-Pesach (Passover) cleaning in the 1920s shtetl of Opatow. Through his artwork and n...
7 Apr
JTA
The Passover seder is a model for healing democracies in peril
7 Apr
Rabbi Meesh Hammer-Kossoy explores how the Passover seder offers a framework for healing democracies under threat worldwide. Emphasizing the enduring influen...
7 Apr
Kveller
Drew Barrymore Is Preparing for Her Daughter’s Bat Mitzvah
7 Apr
Drew Barrymore is gearing up for her eldest daughter Olive's bat mitzvah, embracing the Jewish traditions shared by her ex-husband Will Kopelman. On "The Dre...
7 Apr
Moment
Spice Box | “Cash for Flesh”
7 Apr
The brief piece titled "Spice Box | Cash for Flesh" in Moment magazine invites readers to contribute original newspaper clippings, curiosities, and photograp...
7 Apr
Forward
An endangered tortoise had a geriatric miracle birth — Sarah did it first
7 Apr
Mommy, a Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo, has amazed zookeepers by becoming a first-time mother in her tenth decade, drawing a parallel with the b...
7 Apr
New Voices
An Ode to Sefarad
7 Apr
Poet Astera Marcos crafts a poignant collection of Ladino and English poems that evoke the beauty, nostalgia, and sorrow of the Sephardic Jewish experience. ...
7 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah
Off to Israel
7 Apr
A traveler shares reflections on returning to Israel for the first time since a traumatic event on October 7th, noting their preference for EL-AL flights due...
7 Apr
Jewish Review of Books
Chariot and Saucer
7 Apr
David J. Halperin's book, "Intimate Alien: The Hidden Story of the UFO," investigates the enduring American fascination with UFOs through the lenses of relig...
7 Apr
Jewish Review of Books
Kidnapped Choruses?
7 Apr
Exploring the origins of the beloved Passover Seder songs "Echad Mi Yodea" and "Chad Gadya," Yosef Lindell delves into their historical roots, which potentia...
7 Apr
Jewish Review of Books
Form Without Function
7 Apr
"The Brutalist," a film by Brady Corbet, dives into the immigrant experience in post-World War II America through the lens of Hungarian Jewish architect Lász...
7 Apr
Forward
Just 1 Jewish coach still in NCAA title contention as Todd Golden’s Florida faces Houston in men’s basketball final
6 Apr
Todd Golden, the Jewish coach of the Florida Gators, leads his team to the NCAA men's basketball final after defeating Auburn, coached by fellow Jew Bruce Pe...
6 Apr
Chabad.org
Rabbi Reveals What Made Him Write Bestselling Book
6 Apr
In this podcast clip, a rabbi shares the inspiration behind his bestselling book, detailing how a combination of personal experiences and profound spiritual ...
6 Apr
Hadassah
Chutzpah Girls With Mayim Bialik
6 Apr
Join a dynamic online panel discussion moderated by Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein, featuring actor and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik. The eve...
6 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Trump Derangement Syndrome Works Both Ways
6 Apr
The article addresses the polarized reactions within the Orthodox Jewish community towards Donald Trump's policies, particularly his foreign policies regardi...
6 Apr
Chabad.org
Everything Jewish you need to know for the week of 4/6!
6 Apr
In this episode of "Your Jewish Week," the hosts explore a variety of topics relevant to Jewish life and history, offering a diverse blend of cultural and hi...
6 Apr
Future of Jewish
If you can, please help us keep serving you.
6 Apr
Joshua Hoffman appeals on behalf of 'Future of Jewish,' an educational publication about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, which has been freely accessi...
6 Apr
Jewdicious
Jews Are Here, Because We Fought. Always.
5 Apr
Joanna Landau and Michael Golden's piece examines the historic resilience and courage of the Jewish people, linking the evocative story of Nachshon ben Amina...
5 Apr
Forward
Texas bakery reportedly becomes first bagel shop to be named James Beard Award finalist
4 Apr
Starship Bagel in Texas has become a finalist for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards under the Outstanding Bakery category, marking a notable achievement...
4 Apr
Forward
How Marlene Dietrich saved me — or maybe my twin sister — and helped inspire me to become a lifelong activist
4 Apr
Eleanor Rubin recounts her early life intertwined with Hollywood through her family's contact with Marlene Dietrich and other notable figures amidst the back...
4 Apr
Moment
A House in Exile: Fire, Memory and the Enduring Spirit of Villa Aurora
4 Apr
Villa Aurora, a Spanish Colonial Revival mansion in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades, embodies a rich history of German-Jewish exile and creative refuge. Initi...
4 Apr
JTA
Noah Wyle, star of HBO’s ‘The Pitt,’ recites Shema on screen
4 Apr
In a poignant moment for Jewish viewers, HBO's medical drama 'The Pitt' features a scene where the main character, Dr. Michael Robinavitch, recites the Shema...
4 Apr
Kveller
This “APT” Passover Parody Is a Bop
4 Apr
The veteran Jewish a cappella group Six13 has returned with a catchy Passover parody set to the tune of a K-pop song by Rosé of Blackpink and Bruno Mars. Tit...
4 Apr
Jewish History Nerds
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The Star of David: A Symbol That Means Everything—and Nothing
4 Apr
Hosts Yael Steiner and Jonathan Schwab delve into the multifaceted history and symbolism of the Star of David, exploring its transition from a simple geometr...
4 Apr
Jewish History Nerds
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The Star of David: A Symbol That Means Everything—and Nothing
4 Apr
The Star of David, or Magen David, is a symbol of significant complexity, embodying various aspects of Jewish identity, pride, and historical trauma. Origina...
4 Apr
Jewish History Nerds
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The Star of David: A Symbol That Means Everything—and Nothing
4 Apr
The podcast explores the Star of David's complex history, tracking its evolution from an ancient decorative motif to a powerful symbol of Jewish identity, in...
4 Apr
JTA
The Ben of Ben & Jerry’s is asking Unilever to let his ice cream brand go
4 Apr
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, is attempting to buy back the ice cream brand from its parent company, Unilever, following years of conflict over sal...
4 Apr
JTA
Passover haggadahs have long included pictures of rabbit hunts. This year shows us why.
4 Apr
Illustrations of rabbit hunts have long appeared in Passover Haggadot, serving both a ritual mnemonic and a symbolic thematic function. The intriguing images...
4 Apr
Bonjour Chai
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Conscious Uncoupling
4 Apr
Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy engage in a final discussion for "Bonjour Chai," covering the controversial documentaries "No Other Land" and "October 8" ...
4 Apr
Lilith
What if Your C-Section Inspired Your Child’s Need to Escape?
3 Apr
The piece explores the impact of maternal thoughts and experiences on children, raising questions about nature versus nurture. In a gathering of single Jewis...
3 Apr
Future of Jewish
From the River to the Screen, How 'Palestine' Became a Viral Fantasy
3 Apr
The article explores the vast divergence between the physical reality of Palestine and its widespread virtual representation, which has been shaped significa...
3 Apr
Forward
TIDBITS: Little girl finds 3,800-year old amulet near Beit Shemesh, Israel
3 Apr
A young girl discovered a 3,800-year-old amulet near Beit Shemesh in Israel, an archaeological find that intrigued both locals and researchers. The ancient r...
3 Apr
Menschwarmers
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Baseball's back, so here are the MLB's top Jewish players
3 Apr
Major League Baseball's Jewish players are highlighted as the new baseball season begins, with discussions of trades, player movements, and standout athletes...
3 Apr
JTA
Transgender rabbi Abby Stein’s coming-out story takes the spotlight in a new play
3 Apr
Abby Chava Stein, the first openly transgender female rabbi from a Hasidic background, is the subject of "Becoming Eve," a new play adapted from her memoir. ...
3 Apr
Kveller
Loehmann’s Might Be Coming Back. Will it Capture the Jewish Spirit of the Original?
3 Apr
Loehmanns, the iconic off-price department store fondly regarded by many in the Jewish community, may be making a comeback as an online store. Although detai...
3 Apr
JTA
Jewish Theological Seminary, Conservative Judaism’s flagship, launches an MFA for writers
3 Apr
The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), known for training Conservative rabbis and scholars, is expanding its academic offerings by launching a Master of Fine...
3 Apr
Jewdicious
When I Wired a Win On Finding the Afikoman
3 Apr
The narrative reflects a childhood memory of strategically finding the afikoman at a Passover Seder, intertwining a humorous yet insightful critique of Jewis...
3 Apr
Promised Podcast
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The “Status Quo Post” Edition
3 Apr
This episode explores the recent anti-Hamas demonstrations in Gaza and reflects on the societal impacts of COVID-19 five years after the pandemic began. The ...
3 Apr
JTA
Dara Horn’s gonzo, time-traveling children’s Passover book wants people to love living Jews
3 Apr
Dara Horn's latest work, "One Little Goat: A Passover Catastrophe," is a middle-grade graphic novel that creatively combines history and Jewish tradition, ai...
3 Apr
The Habura
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Q&A with Rabbi Dweck | Kitniyot, Shlissel Challa, Switching from Ashkenazi to Sepharadi (April 2025)
3 Apr
Rabbi Dweck addresses various questions posed by the Jewish community, discussing topics such as framing suffering in one's relationship with God, and unders...
3 Apr
Jewish History Nerds
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The Star of David: A Symbol That Means Everything—and Nothing
3 Apr
The Star of David, also known as the hexagram, carries a complex legacy as both a symbol of Jewish identity and a historical motif used in various cultures. ...
3 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy
Reinventing Hebrew school? Think about your audience first
3 Apr
In a bid to address plummeting Hebrew school enrollment and adapt to the diverse needs of self-identified unaffiliated Jewish families, a research initiative...
3 Apr
Sapir
Is There a Future for American Jews?
3 Apr
The future of American Jews is at a crossroads, marked by both demographic growth and challenges to cultural continuity. New Pew data shows an increase in Je...
3 Apr
Sapir
Editor’s Note
3 Apr
Sapir marks its second year with a focus on Zionism and continues to engage in bold dialogues within the Jewish community. The publication prides itself on e...
3 Apr