Mishpacha
Easy for Me to Say
10 Sep 2024
After returning from a vacation in Israel, the author and her husband discover that his backpack has been left in a taxi at JFK, containing important items l...
10 Sep 2024
Adventures in Jewish Studies
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What Makes Someone Jewish?
10 Sep 2024
The episode explores the complex question of Jewish identity, examining elements like lineage, religion, race, ethnicity, and connection to Israel. Scholars ...
10 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Kaos review: a deliciously Kaotic romp through modern Olympia
10 Sep 2024
"Kaos," a Netflix series created by Charlie Covell, offers a fresh reimagining of Greek mythology anchored by standout performances, especially Jeff Goldblum...
10 Sep 2024
JTA
This year’s USPS Hanukkah stamp is a simple menorah with a warm backstory
10 Sep 2024
This year's Hanukkah stamp from the United States Postal Service features a unique menorah design without visible candles, celebrating Hanukkah and reflectin...
10 Sep 2024
Hadassah
Welcome Home: A Graphic Essay on Visiting Israel
10 Sep 2024
Abby Horowitz presents a graphic essay that captures her personal and emotional journey of visiting Israel. Through a series of vivid illustrations and refle...
10 Sep 2024
Forward
How James Earl Jones became a true friend of Jewish artists and the Jewish people
10 Sep 2024
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for his iconic voice, was not only a cinematic icon but also a steadfast ally to the Jewish community. His involv...
10 Sep 2024
18forty
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Joshua Leifer and Shaindy Ort: How Progressive Activists Rediscovered Traditional Jewish Life [Teshuva IV 1/4]
10 Sep 2024
Joshua Leifer and Shaindy Ort discuss their journey of reconciling progressive activism with traditional Jewish life, exploring the cultural and ideological ...
10 Sep 2024
Tablet
Middle Eastern Pantry Essentials
10 Sep 2024
Michael Solomonov introduces essential Middle Eastern pantry staples, emphasizing their versatility and cultural significance. Pomegranate molasses, a syrup ...
10 Sep 2024
Chabad.org
What Is the Rebbe’s Favorite Prayer?
9 Sep 2024
In this engaging story, a young boy visits the mother of the Rebbe, a significant Jewish spiritual leader, and inquires about the Rebbe's favorite prayer. Th...
9 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Ray of Light
9 Sep 2024
In a deeply moving account, Cindy Scarr highlights the spiritual resilience of Einav and Elchanan Danino, parents of Ori Danino, a young soldier captured and...
9 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Elul Vibes
9 Sep 2024
Elul is a period of transition and preparation in Jewish life, marked by cultural customs and spiritual practices specific to various communities. Rabbi Mosh...
9 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Ten Fears — Part I
9 Sep 2024
Sara Eisemann explores five common fears that hinder personal growth, emphasizing the therapeutic principle of "name it to tame it." She discusses the fears ...
9 Sep 2024
Kveller
Rosh Hashanah Outfits for the Whole Family
9 Sep 2024
With Rosh Hashanah just around the corner, Lior Zaltzman from Kveller offers a delightful guide to stylish holiday outfits for the entire family. Highlightin...
9 Sep 2024
Culturally Jewish
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A new Winnipeg staging of 'Tuesdays with Morrie' brings the menschdom
9 Sep 2024
Winnipeg Jewish Theatre is staging 'Tuesdays with Morrie', starring David Sklar, delving into Jewish themes of life, love, and legacy through Mitch Albom's b...
9 Sep 2024
Culturally Jewish
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A new Winnipeg staging of 'Tuesdays with Morrie' brings the menschdom
9 Sep 2024
A recent episode of Culturally Jewish explores a new Winnipeg Jewish Theatre production of "Tuesdays with Morrie," highlighting Jewish themes and personal in...
9 Sep 2024
Forward
Everyone is talking about Palestinians this election cycle. No one is actually listening to us
9 Sep 2024
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian American, discusses the complexities and challenges Palestinians face in the 2024 U.S. presidential election cycle. He cr...
9 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Survey Says…
9 Sep 2024
Cindy Scarr humorously highlights the overwhelming frequency of customer feedback surveys in her daily life, illustrating the absurdity of constant requests ...
9 Sep 2024
Forward
Jacob’s Ladder is making Jewish bluegrass music from the 'Eretz' up
9 Sep 2024
Jacobs Ladder is a trio of Jewish musicians from Boston who bring a unique blend of American bluegrass and Jewish liturgical music to diverse audiences. Comp...
9 Sep 2024
Lilith
Hybrid
9 Sep 2024
The blog post "Hybrid" is a reflective narrative exploring the complex identity of a Jewish person with a mixed religious and cultural background. The author...
9 Sep 2024
JTA
What you need to know about Telegram, the embattled app Hamas uses to spread its message
9 Sep 2024
Telegram, the popular messaging app known for its lax moderation, finds itself under increased scrutiny as it has become a critical tool for extremists, part...
9 Sep 2024
Forward
Jewish songwriter Benj Pasek joins elite EGOT ranks after ‘Only Murders’ Emmy
9 Sep 2024
Benj Pasek, a notable Jewish songwriter, has entered the elite EGOT circle by winning an Emmy for his song in the Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building."...
9 Sep 2024
JTA
Benj Pasek becomes 8th Jew to enter elite EGOT ranks after ‘Only Murders’ Emmy
9 Sep 2024
Benj Pasek has achieved the rare EGOT status, making him the eighth Jewish artist to earn all four major awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. Pasek, alongs...
9 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Remembering Oct. 7 with our hearts, heads and hands
9 Sep 2024
Jonathan Golden reflects on how Jewish educational institutions can thoughtfully remember October 7, a date of collective memory and significance, using the ...
9 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Simple grated apple tart
9 Sep 2024
This recipe details a straightforward method for preparing a grated apple tart, which can be quickly assembled using either a homemade or store-bought pastry...
9 Sep 2024
Tel Aviv Review
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A Jewish Roadmap for a People in Crisis
9 Sep 2024
Joshua Leifer discusses the complexities of American Jewish identity in his book, highlighting shifts post-October 7th and the irresistible impact of Israel ...
9 Sep 2024
Tablet
Between the Temples
9 Sep 2024
"Between the Temples" is a modern cinematic exploration of cultural contradictions within 21st-century American Judaism, framed as a screwball romantic comed...
9 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
The Wisdom of Jewish Trauma
8 Sep 2024
Joshua Hoffman's essay delves into the concept of intergenerational Jewish trauma, highlighting both its negative impacts and the resilience it fosters. Draw...
8 Sep 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Beautiful But Flawed Tribute to Rachel Goldberg-Polin
8 Sep 2024
Rachel Goldberg-Polin has emerged as a prominent figure representing hostage families, known for her eloquence and unwavering faith during her son's ordeal w...
8 Sep 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Jews, Wine, and Bordeaux
8 Sep 2024
The video explores the unique history of Jewish involvement in the wine industry, particularly focusing on the Bordeaux region. It delves into the role Jews ...
8 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
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8 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish is a publication committed to providing nuanced insights on Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, aiming to go beyond mainstream media's su...
8 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Chicken with Steph’s spice
8 Sep 2024
Helen shares a cherished recipe for jerk-spiced chicken, originally inspired by Steph, a Jamaican chef she once worked with in Melbourne. This fusion dish, r...
8 Sep 2024
Forward
Der Nister, the hidden shul on the 14th floor
6 Sep 2024
Der Nister, the hidden synagogue on the 14th floor of a Downtown LA building, is a unique blend of cultural center and religious space, founded by Rabbis Zac...
6 Sep 2024
JTA
Candace Owens criticized the Lubavitcher Rebbe. His fans quickly clapped back.
6 Sep 2024
Candace Owens, a far-right commentator, recently made inflammatory remarks about Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, accusing him of pre...
6 Sep 2024
Jewish Currents
Hero vs. Common Fate - "It is the hero’s instinct to move / in a different direction, away from the crowd—"
6 Sep 2024
Harryette Mullen's poem "Hero vs. Common Fate" challenges the traditional perception of heroism by juxtaposing the notion of the hero against the common crow...
6 Sep 2024
JTA
How has your life changed since Oct. 7? We want to know.
6 Sep 2024
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency is seeking personal reflections from its readers on how their lives have been affected since October 7, which marks a significa...
6 Sep 2024
Forward
An Orthodox rabbi and a Reform journalist dance with the Torah
6 Sep 2024
Rabbi Dov Linzer and journalist Abigail Pogrebin present their new book "It Takes Two to Torah," showcasing their chevruta, or study partnership, which bridg...
6 Sep 2024
Kveller
All the Jewish TV Coming in September 2024
6 Sep 2024
September 2024 is an exciting month for Jewish-themed television, with several notable premieres and ongoing series highlighting Jewish culture and stories. ...
6 Sep 2024
JTA
An Israeli restaurant empire grows in Brooklyn
6 Sep 2024
Israeli chef Tomer Blechman has been expanding his culinary footprint in Brooklyn, New York, since opening Miss Ada in Fort Greene in 2017. Known for its inv...
6 Sep 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Truth About Charedim In The IDF
6 Sep 2024
Rabbi Chaim Goldberg provides a first-hand account of his experiences in a Charedi unit within the IDF, challenging the narrative that army service leads to ...
6 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Review: Swan Lake: ‘This reworking left me disappointed’
6 Sep 2024
The State Ballet of Georgia's rendition of Swan Lake at the London Coliseum, under the artistic direction of Nina Ananiashvili, left critics underwhelmed. De...
6 Sep 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Walzing with Hamas
6 Sep 2024
The episode analyzes contrasting political perspectives, focusing on Tim Walz's controversial stance on pro-Hamas demonstrations and Donald Trump's economic ...
6 Sep 2024
Kveller
A Modern Orthodox Mother Joins a Wife Swap in This Steamy New Novel
6 Sep 2024
Jessica Elisheva Emerson's novel, "Olive Days," presents a captivating exploration of the tension between duty and desire within the framework of a Modern Or...
6 Sep 2024
Forward
'Picture of September 12' (poem)
6 Sep 2024
In this reflective Yiddish poem by Gitl Schaechter-Viswanath, the poet delves into the emotions and aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in ...
6 Sep 2024
Kveller
I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Photo of One of the Murdered Hostages
6 Sep 2024
The article reflects on the poignant memory of Carmel Gat, a victim of violence, whose life was marked by her nurturing spirit and tragic death as a hostage....
6 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Seven of Jerusalem’s best new restaurant openings this year
6 Sep 2024
Jerusalem's culinary scene is thriving despite challenges posed by recent conflicts and limited tourism, with several noteworthy restaurant openings showcasi...
6 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Puttanesca-style salmon bake
6 Sep 2024
This recipe offers a Mediterranean twist on roasted salmon with a puttanesca-inspired style. By preparing a tomato anchovy oil in advance, the dish becomes a...
6 Sep 2024
Lehrhaus
Bedecked in Splendor
6 Sep 2024
The article "Bedecked in Splendor" reflects on the profound spiritual legacy of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook, particularly his emphasis on the laws an...
6 Sep 2024
Tablet
When Your Therapist Hates Israel
6 Sep 2024
The article delves into the challenges Jewish clients and therapists face in therapeutic relationships when navigating sensitive political topics like the Is...
6 Sep 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Heartbroken
5 Sep 2024
As Israeli society mourns the tragic execution of six young hostages by Hamas, the episode explores the communal grief and the complex political situation. P...
5 Sep 2024
Forward
An A-list Hollywood agent’s menacing pro-Israel message lands him in hot water
5 Sep 2024
Hollywood agent Brandt Joel faces fallout in the entertainment industry after a controversial pro-Israel message in a WhatsApp group resulted in him losing a...
5 Sep 2024