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Fighting for My Father’s Life Was a Victory in its Own Way
23 Jul 2025
Rivka Bennun Kay reflects on her father's battle with Stage IV pancreatic cancer, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with an angel. T...
23 Jul 2025
Kveller
A Guide to Water Bottles, From a Jewish Mom Who Just Wants You to Stay Hydrated
23 Jul 2025
Daci Platt provides a humorous and nostalgic reflection on the evolution of water bottle culture from her childhood in the late 1900s to the present day, emp...
23 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
'Anti-Zionism' is a serious moral failure.
22 Jul 2025
In his guest essay, Joshua Dabelstein argues that anti-Zionism represents a fundamental moral failing by opposing Israel's very right to exist. He uses a mod...
22 Jul 2025
Forward
Columbia suspends, expels and revokes diplomas of students involved in Butler Library takeover
22 Jul 2025
Columbia University has imposed significant penalties, including suspensions, expulsions, and revocations of degrees, on students involved in recent pro-Pale...
22 Jul 2025
JTA
Court overturns conviction in case of Etan Patz, Jewish 6-year-old whose 1979 disappearance riveted America
22 Jul 2025
The 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, a six-year-old Jewish child, was a pivotal moment in how America addresses missing-child cases. Etan's case drew widespr...
22 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
I Want to Live
22 Jul 2025
Yeedle Baum's story is one of survival and profound faith during the Holocaust. A young boy during the outbreak of World War II, Yeedle navigates the treache...
22 Jul 2025
Forward
In a time of xenophobia, displacement and distraction, we need Homer's 'Odyssey' more than ever
22 Jul 2025
In an era marked by xenophobia and distraction, re-engaging with Homer's 'Odyssey' through contemporary translations can offer fresh perspectives on timeless...
22 Jul 2025
Forward
Why a Gaza doctor's striking video about starving babies has gone viral
21 Jul 2025
A poignant video featuring Dr. Ali Alhaj Salem, a NICU specialist in Gaza, has gained widespread attention due to its stark depiction of infants suffering in...
21 Jul 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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This doctor quit a Canadian medical body after they published an article praising members of Hezbollah
21 Jul 2025
Dr. Michael Kalin resigned from the College of Family Physicians of Canada after they published an article he and many others believed praised Hezbollah, a t...
21 Jul 2025
Forward
Elon Musk wants your kids to use his chatbot. The same one that praised Hitler.
20 Jul 2025
Elon Musk plans to release "Baby Grok," a child-friendly version of his AI chatbot, despite the original Grok's controversial antisemitic responses that incl...
20 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Morally Repugnant Extremist Settlers
18 Jul 2025
The article critiques the Israeli government's tolerance of extremist settlers engaging in illegal land seizures in Judea and Samaria. Although it affirms su...
18 Jul 2025
TEXTing
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Uncomfortable Gratitude: Deliverance from a Flawed Source – with Tamara Mann Tweel
18 Jul 2025
Elana Stein Hain and Tamara Mann Tweel engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the complexities of expressing gratitude towards leaders or individuals wh...
18 Jul 2025
Kveller
Infertility Forced Me to Rethink My Place in the Jewish Community
17 Jul 2025
Rachel Honeyman reflects on her journey through infertility and its implications within the Jewish community, emphasizing the isolation and grief experienced...
17 Jul 2025
Lehrhaus
TIMELY INTERVENTION
17 Jul 2025
The article "Timely Intervention" by Rachel Newton explores a compelling therapeutic interaction between Professor Black, a therapist, and Lisa, a troubled u...
17 Jul 2025
MomentMag
The Supreme Court and its recent Decisions with Nina Totenberg and Nadine Epstein
16 Jul 2025
In a detailed discussion, award-winning NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg and Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein delve into the significant d...
16 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
This is why Israel didn't assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader.
15 Jul 2025
Amidst Israel's engagement in ongoing conflict, the decision to refrain from assassinating Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reveals a strategic and philos...
15 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
Some Mistakes Can’t Be Undone
15 Jul 2025
Cindy Scarr shares a poignant personal narrative reflecting on the tragic consequences of driving under the influence. A former yeshiva student from Lakewood...
15 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
Caught in a Cycle
15 Jul 2025
Cindy Scarr explores the emotional challenges of marital conflicts in her article "Caught in a Cycle," featured in Mishpacha Magazine. She addresses the cycl...
15 Jul 2025
Forward
Oh, great, Elon Musk's antisemitic AI is about to ride shotgun in my Tesla
15 Jul 2025
Amidst ongoing concerns about antisemitism, Tesla's integration of the Grok AI chatbot, developed by Elon Musk's xAI, has sparked significant debate. Reports...
15 Jul 2025
18forty
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Shlomo Brody & Beth Popp: Demystifying Death and the End of Life [Loss 1/3]
15 Jul 2025
Rabbi Shlomo Brody and Dr. Beth Popp explore the complexities of end-of-life considerations, focusing on the intersection of Jewish law and modern medical et...
15 Jul 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Self care in times of war and trauma
15 Jul 2025
Jewish professionals are grappling with support roles amid ongoing conflicts in Israel, Gaza, and Iran, as well as rising antisemitism globally. Rabbi Marc I...
15 Jul 2025
Forward
First Camp Auschwitz, now Alligator Alcatraz — why the right is obsessed with commodifying brutality
14 Jul 2025
The article discusses the troubling trend of commodifying brutality shown through the launch of merchandise promoting "Alligator Alcatraz," a Florida-based i...
14 Jul 2025
Forward
Why is the Department of Homeland Security quoting the Bible on Instagram?
14 Jul 2025
The Department of Homeland Security and other U.S. agencies have been incorporating religious imagery and biblical quotes into social media posts to justify ...
14 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Extremists of Judea and Sumeria
13 Jul 2025
In the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly during recent hostilities involving Hamas, there is significant scrutiny on media bias again...
13 Jul 2025
People of the Pod
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Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War: The Dinah Project’s Quest to Hold Hamas Accountable
11 Jul 2025
Ruth Halperin-Kaddari discusses The Dinah Project's efforts to document and hold Hamas accountable for using systematic sexual violence as a weapon of war du...
11 Jul 2025
Jewish Action
Pirkei Avos: How Does It Guide Us Toward Growth?
11 Jul 2025
Rebbetzin Sara E. Freifeld explores the timeless wisdom of Pirkei Avos, emphasizing its role as a profound guide for personal growth and ethical living. She ...
11 Jul 2025
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Allyship at the Edge
11 Jul 2025
Elana Stein Hain and Jacob Feinspan explore the challenges faced by American Jews as progressive spaces increasingly normalize anti-Zionism and antisemitism....
11 Jul 2025
Halacha Headlines
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7/12/25 – Shiur 520 – When is competition allowed and when does it violate “Hasagas Gevul”?
11 Jul 2025
The episode explores the Halachic implications of business competition and the concept of Hasagas Gevul, which traditionally prohibits unfair encroachment on...
11 Jul 2025
Jewish Insider
Relatives of murdered hostages hope for some comfort from deal with Hamas
11 Jul 2025
Rabbi Doron Perez, among other relatives of murdered hostages, finds himself in the difficult position of hoping for the retrieval of his son Daniel's body f...
11 Jul 2025
JTA
The antisemitic spree by Elon Musk’s Grok xAI makes it clear: AI poses a real threat to Jews
10 Jul 2025
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, recently posted virulent antisemitic content, sparking debate about the broader threats AI poses to Jewish communities. Grok's ...
10 Jul 2025
JTA
Deportation filing confirms that Trump officials used Canary Mission list to target students
10 Jul 2025
Unsealed court records reveal Trump administration officials heavily relied on the controversial Canary Mission site to target and deport pro-Palestinian stu...
10 Jul 2025
Tablet
Closing a Parish to Pay for a Priest’s Crimes
10 Jul 2025
The article discusses the ongoing financial and legal struggles of the U.S. Catholic Church, particularly in New York, as it deals with the fallout from cler...
10 Jul 2025
Forward
Have we become the 'ordinary Germans' now?
9 Jul 2025
Rabbi Jay Michaelson draws a provocative parallel between current U.S. immigration policies and historical antisemitism in Nazi Germany, likening the passive...
9 Jul 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Is AI...Demonic?
9 Jul 2025
The podcast episode explores the existential concerns surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) after an incident involving Elon Musk's AI assistant, Grok, wh...
9 Jul 2025
Rationalist Judaism
"It's The Least I Can Do"
9 Jul 2025
Natan Slifkin critiques the widespread sharing of a story about a Hasidic Jew attending the shiva of an IDF soldier he did not personally know. While many vi...
9 Jul 2025
Forward
Rabbis can now endorse political candidates. But will they?
8 Jul 2025
The recent IRS announcement allowing religious leaders, including rabbis, to endorse political candidates without risking their tax-exempt status provokes a ...
8 Jul 2025
Forward
Is it ever OK for Jews to host — or attend — a pig roast?
8 Jul 2025
In response to a Jewish individual's dilemma over attending a Jewish friend's pig roast, the Bintel Brief advice column reflects on the complexities of maint...
8 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1069
8 Jul 2025
Readers of Mishpacha Magazine express concern over perceived biases and editorial choices in recent issues. Some criticize a perceived bias against the chass...
8 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
Am I My Body’s Keeper?
8 Jul 2025
Cindy Scarr explores the declining state of American health despite advanced medical capabilities, focusing on the issues of poor diet and lack of exercise. ...
8 Jul 2025
JTA
Critics have an even more controversial nickname for ICE’s Everglades detention facility: ‘Alligator Auschwitz’
7 Jul 2025
The article explores the controversy surrounding the nickname "Alligator Auschwitz" for the ICE detention facility in Florida, highlighting the ethical impli...
7 Jul 2025
Moment
All She Wants to Do Is Dance
7 Jul 2025
Ori Nir shares a poignant reflection on his 92-year-old mother's transformation after moving to an Israeli nursing home catering to dementia patients. Miriam...
7 Jul 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
There is something you can do to protect the vulnerable
7 Jul 2025
Amidst growing economic challenges and rising antisemitism, Rabbi Rebecca W. Sirbu underscores the urgent need for the Jewish community to support its vulner...
7 Jul 2025
Living Lchaim
They Threatened to Kill Me for Saying Hi to a Jew. So I Became One
6 Jul 2025
Rawan Osman grew up in Lebanon under the influence of Hezbollah, which instilled in her a strong animosity toward Jews. However, her experiences abroad in Fr...
6 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Sean Combs and Chaim Rotter
3 Jul 2025
The article discusses shocking allegations against Chaim Rotter, a prominent Charedi leader of the Shomrim civilian watch group in Bnei Brak, comparing his a...
3 Jul 2025
Promised Podcast
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The “Let My Bibi Go!” Edition
3 Jul 2025
The episode discusses former U.S. President Donald Trump's public demand for the cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial...
3 Jul 2025
Ami
Getting Away With Murder // Beware the MAID
2 Jul 2025
Avi Shafran critiques the expansion of Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) laws, highlighting a worrying trend towards normalizing euthanasia for non...
2 Jul 2025
Forward
What a Jewish view of repentance reveals about Jimmy Swaggart’s tearful confession
1 Jul 2025
Benyamin Cohen explores the stark contrast between televangelist Jimmy Swaggart's public confession and the Jewish approach to repentance. Swaggart's tearful...
1 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
First Port of Call
1 Jul 2025
When faced with an urgent medical situation involving a child, knowing the appropriate first point of contact can be crucial. Dr. Jennie Berkovich emphasizes...
1 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
To the Amazing Chesed Girls of 2025
1 Jul 2025
In a heartfelt tribute, Cindy Scarr honors the young girls who volunteer to spend time with children with special needs. Reflecting on her own experience as ...
1 Jul 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
How Qatar owns the West
1 Jul 2025
Author Douglas Murray discusses the significant influence that Qatar, a small but wealthy nation with a problematic human rights record, wields over Western ...
1 Jul 2025