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‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s’ Rachel Bloom Is Working on an Exciting New Show
21 Oct 2024
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 2024
Jewdicious
A Jew at CBS
21 Oct 2024
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 2024
Forward
This remarkable story will help us dance on Simchat Torah
21 Oct 2024
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 2024
Forward
The latest episode of Marvel's 'Agatha All Along' opens with a bar mitzvah. How’d they pick the Torah portion?
21 Oct 2024
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 2024
Forward
The true story behind 'Call Me By Your Name' is a profoundly Jewish one
21 Oct 2024
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 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Why Harris Can't Close the Sale
21 Oct 2024
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 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Why Harris Can't Close the Sale
21 Oct 2024
The political landscape is heating up as the presidential race between Harris and Trump remains neck-and-neck. As Trump showcases his relatable persona throu...
21 Oct 2024
JTA
How to celebrate Simchat Torah when our hearts are weighed down by grief
21 Oct 2024
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 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Who paid for Mrs Sinwar’s $32,000 designer handbag?
21 Oct 2024
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 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Not everything has to mention the war, especially not a Netflix show
21 Oct 2024
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 2024
Forward
‘Humans of Judaism’ tells the Jewish story, from the shtetl to Sandy Koufax to Hasidic rapper Nissim Black
21 Oct 2024
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 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Butternut squash rice and nut roast
21 Oct 2024
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 2024
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Finding Joy in Crisis
21 Oct 2024
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 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Why He Wrote about Palestine and Israel
20 Oct 2024
Ta-Nehisi Coates, renowned author and journalist, discusses his latest work, "The Message," which explores his experiences in Palestine, Israel, Senegal, and...
20 Oct 2024
Future of Jewish
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20 Oct 2024
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 2024
Living Lchaim
We Couldn’t Have Children, Then…Quadruplets!
19 Oct 2024
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 2024
Mishpacha
Mega MAGA or Post-Progressive?
19 Oct 2024
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 2024
Future of Jewish
Little-Known Facts About the 'Palestinian' Keffiyeh
18 Oct 2024
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 2024
Forward
Why I named my newborn son after Hersh Goldberg-Polin
18 Oct 2024
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 2024
JTA
The Jewish NBA players to watch as the 2024-2025 season tips off
18 Oct 2024
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 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Spiced beef-stuffed cauliflower
18 Oct 2024
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 2024
Forward
Poll: Jews divided over role of police, censorship to address campus protests
17 Oct 2024
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 2024
Lilith
Poem: Picking Fruit After October 7
17 Oct 2024
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 2024
Forward
Judaism is a "silent character" in Nora Ephron's legacy
17 Oct 2024
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 2024
Forward
Kosher pork and Jews riding sows — how pigs came to define Jewish identity
17 Oct 2024
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 2024
Forward
Ex-hasidic, trans and brutally honest, Lili Rosen invites you to her ‘Second Circumcision’
17 Oct 2024
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 2024
JTA
No, we shouldn’t retire the word ‘Zionism.’ We should take it back.
17 Oct 2024
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 2024
Future of Jewish
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17 Oct 2024
Joshua Hoffman, representing the publication Future of Jewish, appeals for financial contributions to keep the platform accessible and freely available to a ...
17 Oct 2024
The Cholent
Republish: Depressed? Read Kohelet.
16 Oct 2024
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 2024
Forward
We bought the viral Amazon ‘tuchus’ boxes for Sukkot. What does that say about us?
16 Oct 2024
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 2024
Forward
Why Doug Emhoff shared his bar mitzvah with a guy named Scott
16 Oct 2024
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 2024
Kveller
What to Know About Erin Foster, the Jewish Mom Behind ‘Nobody Wants This’
16 Oct 2024
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 2024
Forward
A Yiddish parody of the Hebrew prayer for rain
16 Oct 2024
Rukhl Schaechter explores a unique cultural artifact—a Yiddish parody of the Hebrew prayer for rain, Tefillat Geshem, sung by the late cantor Mordechai Hersh...
16 Oct 2024
Forward
A Yiddish parody of the Hebrew prayer for rain
16 Oct 2024
Emphasizing the cultural interplay within Jewish liturgy, Rukhl Schaechter explores a Yiddish parody of the Hebrew prayer for rain, traditionally recited on ...
16 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
To be an Israeli mum
16 Oct 2024
The article poignantly captures the unique experience of being an Israeli mother, intertwining personal and national narratives. It emphasizes the intense em...
16 Oct 2024
Kveller
This 11-Year-Old Orthodox Girl Is a Ping Pong Champion — But Won’t Play on Shabbat
16 Oct 2024
Estee Ackerman, an 11-year-old Orthodox Jewish girl, made headlines by choosing to forfeit a gold medal match at the U.S. National Table Tennis Championships...
16 Oct 2024
Forward
One thing the pirates couldn't steal (a Simchat Torah parable)
16 Oct 2024
Miriam Udel presents a Yiddish children's Simchat Torah parable illustrating the intrinsic value of the Torah over material goods. Through a short tale of pi...
16 Oct 2024
Promised Podcast
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The “Peace & Desist” Edition
16 Oct 2024
The podcast episode delves into the challenges and tensions in Israel, discussing Hamas's strategic plans and the waning influence of the peace narrative in ...
16 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
We are all – left, right, Charedi and secular – plaited together
16 Oct 2024
Reflecting on a past encounter with a Charedi Holocaust survivor, the author acknowledges a newfound understanding of the Charedi community's vibrancy and ch...
16 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The kosher restaurants to celebrate Succot 2024 at in London and Brighton
16 Oct 2024
With Succot 2024 approaching, several kosher restaurants in London and Brighton are offering festive dining options, including meals in succahs. In London, J...
16 Oct 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Designing with intention: The sukkah as a relational sanctuary
16 Oct 2024
The article explores the concept of the sukkah during Sukkot as a space for intentional connection and healing amidst modern challenges like the COVID-19 pan...
16 Oct 2024
Unorthodox
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Talking Ta-Nehisi Coates with Karol Markowicz
16 Oct 2024
Ta-Nehisi Coates's new book, "The Message," comes under criticism from Liel Leibovitz and Karol Markowicz for its perceived one-sided depiction of Israel, eq...
16 Oct 2024
Unorthodox
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Talking Ta-Nehisi Coates with Karol Markowicz
16 Oct 2024
The episode features journalist Karol Markowicz discussing Ta-Nehisi Coates's book 'The Message' and its perceived anti-Israel bias due to his oversight in e...
16 Oct 2024
Tikvah
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Meir Soloveichik on the Meaning of the Jewish Calendar
16 Oct 2024
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik discusses how the Jewish calendar serves as an instrument for national cohesion and cultural memory, illuminating the connection betwe...
16 Oct 2024
Tablet
The Tunnel
16 Oct 2024
In "The Tunnel," David Samuels delves into the psyche of a person living in a surreal underground world beneath New York City, blending aspects of urban isol...
16 Oct 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Giant - with Sir Nicholas Hytner
15 Oct 2024
Theatre legend Sir Nicholas Hytner discusses his latest production, 'Giant,' which explores the anti-Semitism of children's author Roald Dahl and the complex...
15 Oct 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Giant - with Sir Nicholas Hytner
15 Oct 2024
The episode features a stimulating conversation with Sir Nicholas Hytner about his latest play, "Giant," which explores Roald Dahl's antisemitism and its chi...
15 Oct 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Giant - with Sir Nicholas Hytner
15 Oct 2024
The episode features a discussion with Sir Nicholas Hytner about his new play, "Giant," which delves into Roald Dahl's anti-Semitism set against a contempora...
15 Oct 2024
JTA
Meet the pop-up etrog sellers of Kew Gardens, Queens
15 Oct 2024
Every year, the streets of Kew Gardens Hills in Queens host a vibrant tradition of pop-up etrog markets in anticipation of Sukkot. These temporary stalls, of...
15 Oct 2024
Kveller
Jonah Platt’s ‘Being Jewish’ Podcast Aims to Unite the Jewish Community at a Divisive Time
15 Oct 2024
Jonah Platt, known for his role in Wicked and being part of a talented family including his brothers Ben and Henry Platt, has launched a podcast called "Bein...
15 Oct 2024