eJewishPhilanthropy
I met Pope Leo XIV. What comes next?
20 May 2025
In a significant symbol of progressing Catholic-Jewish relations, Jewish leaders, including Rabbi Noam E. Marans of the American Jewish Committee, attended t...
20 May 2025
Mishpacha
Gift Horses
20 May 2025
The article critiques former President Donald Trump for his controversies around propriety, highlighting questionable dealings during his presidency, particu...
20 May 2025
JTA
Netanyahu says he has ordered ‘basic’ Gaza aid amid widened offensive and starvation concerns
19 May 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has commanded that basic food aid enter Gaza amidst an expanded military offensive aimed at dismantling Hamas and a...
19 May 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Khaled Abou El Fadl on Muslim Ethics in an Age of Authoritarianism and Slaughter
18 May 2025
Professor Khaled Abou El Fadl of UCLA, recognized as a leading Islamic scholar, fervently criticizes authoritarian regimes in the Muslim world. Despite facin...
18 May 2025
Living Lchaim
They Took His Daughter’s Life. He’s Taking on the System
18 May 2025
Avraham Fixsler narrates the heart-wrenching story of his daughter Alta, focusing on the battle he and his wife endured to prevent the withdrawal of her life...
18 May 2025
Future of Jewish
The era of Social Justice Jews is over.
16 May 2025
Z.E. Silver argues that the era of 'Social Justice Jews,' who built their Jewish identity largely on a single ethical question from Pirkei Avot and the conce...
16 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
When ‘inclusion’ is not inclusive
16 May 2025
David Bernstein critiques contemporary Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) frameworks, arguing they often conflict with efforts to combat antisemitism wit...
16 May 2025
Halacha Headlines
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5/17/25 – Shiur 513 – When One Spouse Becomes Less Religious or Irreligious
16 May 2025
This episode delves into how Jewish law and pastoral care address situations where one spouse becomes less religious or irreligious, with insights from vario...
16 May 2025
Forward
Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s is arrested for disrupting RFK Jr. Senate testimony with Gaza war protest
16 May 2025
Ben Cohen, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry's and a long-time progressive activist, was arrested for protesting at a Senate committee hearing against U.S. finan...
16 May 2025
Forward
Rapper Azealia Banks goes viral, again, for tweeting about Jews — this time calling Jewish food ‘delicioooooous’
15 May 2025
Azealia Banks, the often-controversial rapper, captioned a recent Twitter stream with a surprising endorsement of Jewish cuisine, despite having previously m...
15 May 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Khaled Abou El Fadl on Muslim Ethics in an Age of Authoritarianism and Slaughter
15 May 2025
Khaled Abou El Fadl, a distinguished professor of law at UCLA, will discuss Muslim ethics amidst rising authoritarianism with Peter Beinart. Renowned for his...
15 May 2025
On the Nose
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Chevruta: The Risk of Justice Work
14 May 2025
Maya Rosen and Rabbi Aryeh Bernstein engage in a chevruta, exploring the ethical challenges faced by activists in the West Bank through Jewish texts. They di...
14 May 2025
Sapir
Publisher’s Note
14 May 2025
Teshuva, or repentance, is a central component of Jewish life and thought, highlighted by the significant time dedicated to it leading up to Yom Kippur. This...
14 May 2025
Sapir
Actually, Feelings Don’t Care About Your Facts
14 May 2025
Israel activism often struggles by relying too much on facts and not enough on emotional connection, as shown in recent research exploring attitudes toward J...
14 May 2025
Jewish Currents
How Should Activists Relate to Risk? - An investigation through Jewish text, in the wake of escalating violence in the West Bank against Palestinians and their allies
14 May 2025
Jewish social activist Aryeh Bernstein interviews Maya Rosen, a Jerusalem-based organizer who works with Palestinian communities in the West Bank, focusing o...
14 May 2025
Mishpacha
Performance Pressure
13 May 2025
Sharona addresses a reader struggling with anxiety and fears of failure at a new job, offering advice on managing performance pressure. By embracing reverse ...
13 May 2025
Mishpacha
Offstage Pedestal
13 May 2025
In "Offstage Pedestal," Sharona explores the nuanced roles Jewish musicians like Naftali Kempeh, Bentzi Stein, and Beri Weber play in shaping the lives of th...
13 May 2025
Jewdicious
"Mitzvot" — The Choice To Do Good Could Not Be More Universal
13 May 2025
Michael Golden explores the universal nature of mitzvot, reflecting on a personal experience helping a young person in distress. While the term mitzvah origi...
13 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Belonging cannot wait
13 May 2025
In the face of existential threats and rising antisemitism, the Jewish community is urged to foster a culture of belonging and inclusivity without forgoing t...
13 May 2025
Forward
A judge just released another pro-Palestinian activist. Here's why that's good for the Jews
12 May 2025
The release of pro-Palestinian activist Rmeysa Öztürk by a Vermont judge has broader implications for American democracy and Jewish interests, argues Rob Esh...
12 May 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump Negotiates with Himself
12 May 2025
The episode delves into the geopolitical dynamics surrounding Trump's trade policies with China and general foreign policy, emphasizing the complexities and ...
12 May 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
They Believe in Evil. They Think It’s Israel.
12 May 2025
British author Douglas Murray argues in discussion with Eylon Levy that Western societies often struggle with the concept of evil, particularly when analyzin...
12 May 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
“I Killed 10 Jews”—And They Cheered
11 May 2025
This video features Douglas Murray discussing a chilling call between a Hamas terrorist and his parents, in which the terrorist boasts about killing ten Jews...
11 May 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Gaza: Morality and Logic
11 May 2025
Natan Slifkin critically examines the complex moral and strategic dynamics surrounding Israel's blockade of Gaza and the distribution of aid. He challenges c...
11 May 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Evil Isn’t Banal. It’s Visceral.
10 May 2025
In a compelling discussion, Douglas Murray contends that philosopher Hannah Arendt's concept of the "banality of evil" misconstrues the true nature of evil. ...
10 May 2025
Future of Jewish
Before the Holocaust, Britain had a chance to save Europe's Jews.
10 May 2025
Oren Kessler's essay examines Britain's missed opportunity to save European Jews during the Holocaust by offering settlement in parts of its empire, such as ...
10 May 2025
Forward
Betar 'almost exclusively triggered' UMass student detention, judge says
9 May 2025
A federal judge has ordered the release of Efe Ercelik, a former UMass Amherst student arrested in 2023 for assaulting a Jewish student during a rally. The d...
9 May 2025
JTA
Yeshiva University rescinds approval for LGBTQ+ student club
9 May 2025
Yeshiva University (Y.U.), a prominent Modern Orthodox institution, has withdrawn recognition of its LGBTQ+ club, Hareni, two months after initially approvin...
9 May 2025
Forward
Everything you need to know about every Pope Leo — even the antisemitic Leo and the one with the elephant
9 May 2025
The current Pope, Leo XIV, has adopted one of the most common papal names, leaving many wondering what direction his papacy will take, given the complex hist...
9 May 2025
JTA
Israeli spyware company NSO ordered to pay $167 million to WhatsApp
8 May 2025
The Israeli spyware firm NSO Group has been ordered by a U.S. court to pay $167 million in damages to WhatsApp for illegally hacking 1,400 accounts using its...
8 May 2025
Chabad.org
Chabad Rabbi Donates Kidney to Stranger!
8 May 2025
Rabbi Sholom Raichik from Gaithersburg, Maryland, has exemplified the Jewish value of saving a life, or pikuach nefesh, by donating his kidney to a woman in ...
8 May 2025
Halacha Headlines
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5/3/25 – Shiur 512 – How easy is it to “hit it big”? What are the pitfalls of starting your own business?
8 May 2025
Certain Yeshiva students harbor the belief that accumulating great wealth is straightforward, but success in entrepreneurship requires both hashkafic (philos...
8 May 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Coffins of Jewish Babies—and a Cheering Crowd
8 May 2025
Douglas Murray discusses with Eylon Levy a deeply disturbing incident involving the cheering crowd in response to the coffins of Jewish babies, highlighting ...
8 May 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Hamas: A Death Cult That Glorifies Its Own Dead
7 May 2025
Douglas Murray delves into the ideology of Hamas, describing it as a group that venerates death and martyrdom instead of mourning its losses. He argues that ...
7 May 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The New Plan
7 May 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's new strategy in the Gaza war, advocating indefinite occupation of Gazan territory, is causing societal division and challe...
7 May 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The New Plan
7 May 2025
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the new phase in Israel's military campaign against Hamas which raises serious ethical and political questions...
7 May 2025
Chabad.org
Father of Hostage Puts on Tefillin with Rabbi Lipskar
6 May 2025
In a poignant moment of faith and resilience, Rabbi Shalom Lipskar, who recently passed away, provided spiritual support to Itzik Gvili, the father of Ran, w...
6 May 2025
Mishpacha
Top Secret
6 May 2025
The article delves into the ethical and halachic considerations around sharing private information, especially in sensitive circumstances. It discusses vario...
6 May 2025
Mishpacha
How do you stay updated on changing consumer needs?
6 May 2025
Staying updated on consumer needs is key to thriving in business, as discussed by several experts across different fields. Whether it's rapidly changing soci...
6 May 2025
Forward
For Christian nationalists, Trump's pope picture isn't a joke
5 May 2025
Donald Trump's AI-generated image of himself as the pope, posted amid a papal conclave, has sparked controversy and varied reactions, particularly among Chri...
5 May 2025
Mishpacha
Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim, 5785
5 May 2025
Exploring the teachings of Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim, the article delves into the importance of negative commandments in relationships, particularly the m...
5 May 2025
Rationalist Judaism
The Other Sharks Out There
4 May 2025
Natan Slifkin recounts receiving a suspicious legal threat concerning a supposed copyright infringement involving a snow leopard photograph included in his s...
4 May 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
We’re Already in a Disinformation Apocalypse
2 May 2025
David Keyes issues a cautionary message about the growing threat of disinformation, highlighting its potential to undermine governments, leaders, and societa...
2 May 2025
Hadassah
Chesed Breeds Tzedek
1 May 2025
Rabbi Shira Stutman shares the inspirational story of Rachel, a young woman in foster care, to illustrate how small acts of chesed (loving-kindness) can tran...
1 May 2025
Hadassah
Idina Menzel Dishes on ‘Redwood’ and Jewish Ethics
1 May 2025
Idina Menzel stars in the Broadway musical Redwood, which integrates Jewish ethical principles and personal healing through its narrative. The play follows h...
1 May 2025
Jewish Insider
Witkoff’s zeal for deals faces geopolitical reality
1 May 2025
Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer with a reputation for making deals, was appointed as a Middle East envoy by the Trump administration despite lacking d...
1 May 2025
Future of Jewish
More than a billion people hate Jews. Here’s what that does to us.
30 Apr 2025
Liah Greenfeld's essay examines the psychological impact of pervasive antisemitism on Jews worldwide, highlighting the massive scale of antisemitic sentiment...
30 Apr 2025
Forward
What a lion, a rabbi, and a dog taught me about grief
30 Apr 2025
Benyamin Cohen reflects on the profound impact of losing a pet, drawing parallels between traditional Jewish mourning practices and the grief of losing an an...
30 Apr 2025
Rationalist Judaism
The Disconnect
30 Apr 2025
Natan Slifkin underscores the emotional intensity and sacrifices commemorated on Yom HaZikaron, contrasting this with the contentious issue of Charedi partic...
30 Apr 2025
Living Lchaim
She Delivered 18,000 Babies, But Few Know the Full Story
30 Apr 2025
In an emotional interview, Dr. Jessica Jacob, an accomplished OBGYN, reflects on her prolific career of delivering over 18,000 babies while tackling the pers...
30 Apr 2025