Mishpacha
Making Peace
22 Apr 2025
Abby Delouya emphasizes understanding and communicating to address a spouse's emotional or cognitive limitations without causing conflict. She suggests that ...
22 Apr 2025
Mishpacha
Family First Inbox: Issue 938
22 Apr 2025
This collection of letters from Family First Issue 938 explores diverse issues impacting the Orthodox Jewish community, including the complexities of mental ...
22 Apr 2025
Jewish History Uncensored
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The Holocaust - Morality & Motivation
22 Apr 2025
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the Holocaust, critically examining the motivations of those involved in i...
22 Apr 2025
Chabad.org
Everything Jewish you need to know for the week of 4/21/2025
21 Apr 2025
This week's episode provides an engaging overview of current topics intersecting with Jewish life globally. The discussion includes the discovery of one of t...
21 Apr 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Why I Gave a Wounded Soldier His Rifle Back
21 Apr 2025
In this gripping narrative, Guy M., a member of an elite special forces team, shares the poignant moment when he chose to return a soldier's rifle to him fol...
21 Apr 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Compassion in Combat | How Unit 669 Balances Duty and Humanity (Pt. 2)
21 Apr 2025
In the conclusion of a two-part series, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy engages in a poignant conversation with Guy M., a combat medic from...
21 Apr 2025
Rationalist Judaism
The Gedolim Among Us
15 Apr 2025
Natan Slifkin reflects on encountering individuals of profound courage and community service, emphasizing diverse measures of greatness. The article recounts...
15 Apr 2025
Living Lchaim
I Was A Hamas Hostage - But God Never Left Me
15 Apr 2025
Moran Stela Yanai, a survivor of a harrowing 54-day captivity following the October 7th attacks, shares her story of resilience and faith. Despite the trauma...
15 Apr 2025
Forward
ICE wants to treat deportations like a business – history warns us against that
11 Apr 2025
Todd Lyons, Director of ICE, proposes a deportation strategy likened to Amazon Prime, involving AI-driven, systematic deportations via trucks, raising ethica...
11 Apr 2025
JTA
27 Jewish groups file amicus brief expressing concern over detainment of Tufts student
11 Apr 2025
Twenty-seven Jewish organizations and synagogues have come together to file an amicus brief in support of Rmeysa Öztürk, a detained Turkish doctoral student ...
11 Apr 2025
JTA
He went viral for defacing ‘Kidnapped’ hostage posters. Now, he’s attending a rabbi’s Passover seder.
11 Apr 2025
Kurush Mistry, notorious for covering kidnapped hostage posters with anti-Israel signs in a viral incident, embarked on a journey of teshuvah that led to a s...
11 Apr 2025
JTA
Fake rabbi sentenced to 135 years for sexually abusing adoptive sons
10 Apr 2025
Hayim Nissim Cohen, a man who presented himself as a rabbi with a large following on TikTok, has been sentenced to 135 years in prison for sexually abusing h...
10 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The Jewish values of asking questions and being prepared for the answers
10 Apr 2025
Jewish tradition places a high value on asking questions and being receptive to answers, which is a crucial skill reflected in both ancient narratives and mo...
10 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
‘Diversability’ and the Four Sons
10 Apr 2025
The discussion of the Four Sons in the Pesach Seder offers profound insights into diversity and the appreciation of varying abilities. This metaphor extends ...
10 Apr 2025
Halacha Headlines
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4/12/25 – Shiur 509 – “Free Money” – Taking money from the government (food stamps, welfare, Medicaid, etc.)
10 Apr 2025
The episode discusses the ethical and legal considerations for Orthodox Jews when applying for government benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, welfare, and Secti...
10 Apr 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Let my elephants go: a new Canadian documentary spotlights animal welfare in zoos
10 Apr 2025
Fern Levitt's new documentary, "Lucy: The Stolen Lives of Elephants," investigates the ethical concerns surrounding elephant captivity in Canadian zoos, draw...
10 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
'Pro-Palestine' is not a cause. It's a cult.
9 Apr 2025
Lucy Tabrizi recounts an encounter with a pro-Palestine activist, describing the intense vitriol and unreasoned arguments as evidence of a cult-like movement...
9 Apr 2025
Forward
Stephen Miller's cavalier cruelty misses the whole point of Passover
9 Apr 2025
Jay Michaelson contrasts the compassionate essence of Passover with the hardline immigration stance of Stephen Miller, highlighting the ethical teachings fro...
9 Apr 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
We Survived October 7. But We Couldn’t Talk About It.
9 Apr 2025
Israeli soldiers who lived through the traumatic events of October 7 struggle to articulate their experiences, often resorting to understated greetings like ...
9 Apr 2025
Chabad.org
The Rebbe's Advice for Breaking Free From Painful Experiences
8 Apr 2025
The lecture delves into the guidance given by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on overcoming emotional struggles and painful life experiences. Emphasizing emotional wel...
8 Apr 2025
Living Lchaim
How I Really Won $10 MILLION from Mr. Beast | Winner of Beast Games
8 Apr 2025
Jeff Allen's incredible journey from a typical father to the winner of MrBeast's $10 million Beast Games is a tale of faith, perseverance, and love. What sta...
8 Apr 2025
Lilith
Just Like All the Others
7 Apr 2025
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 2025
Haaretz Weekly
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'I don't know of any IDF soldier who paid a price for killing innocents in Gaza'
7 Apr 2025
Nir Hasson, a journalist for Haaretz, provides a firsthand account of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, revealing a lack of accountability in the Israeli Defense...
7 Apr 2025
Moment
Ask the Rabbis | Does Jewish Law Require that Hostages be Redeemed Regardless of Cost?
7 Apr 2025
The question of whether Jewish law demands the redemption of hostages regardless of cost remains complex and unresolved within Jewish jurisprudence. While re...
7 Apr 2025
Jewish Review of Books
American Pharaohs
7 Apr 2025
Allan Arkush reviews Richard Kreitner's book "Fear No Pharaoh," which examines the complex and often uncomfortable role American Jews had in the institution ...
7 Apr 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Something To Celebrate
6 Apr 2025
Natan Slifkin reflects on the mixed emotions of hosting a party for his son's upcoming enlistment in the IDF. While acknowledging the fears and challenges ah...
6 Apr 2025
Unpacked
Who is Israeli Olympian Yarden Jerby?
6 Apr 2025
Yarden Jerby is celebrated as Israel's first judoka to win gold at the World Judo Championships and is also an Olympic bronze medalist. Her achievements on t...
6 Apr 2025
Living Lchaim
My Cancer Diagnosis was a Message from God (Charlene Aminoff Opens Up)
6 Apr 2025
Charlene Aminoff, a Jewish entrepreneur and spiritual speaker, shares her journey of faith and resilience after facing profound traumas. Fifteen years ago, h...
6 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
Many Jews in America are losing the plot.
5 Apr 2025
In a heartfelt narrative, Brooklyn-based musician Ben Lerner reflects on a performance he gave for Israeli boys who lost their fathers in the Gaza conflict. ...
5 Apr 2025
Unpacked
Most people don't know this about Aly Raisman
4 Apr 2025
Aly Raisman, celebrated for her gymnastic prowess and her iconic floor routine to "Hava Nagila," used her platform to honor the memory of the 1972 Munich Oly...
4 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Could This Tragedy Have Been Prevented?
4 Apr 2025
The tragic case of Naomi Elkins, who killed her two young children believing it would eradicate evil and bring the Messiah, underscores the importance of men...
4 Apr 2025
Rationalist Judaism
The Generation Gap
3 Apr 2025
Natan Slifkin reflects on the legacy of his father, Professor Michael Slifkin, who balanced a successful scientific career with a commitment to Orthodox Jewi...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Jews and the Dilemmas of Social Justice
3 Apr 2025
The concept of social justice is fundamentally rooted in Jewish tradition, emphasizing communal welfare and human dignity. However, modern social justice mov...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
The Necessity of Jewish Power
3 Apr 2025
The article explores the complex relationship between Jews and power, highlighting the Jewish communal ambivalence toward power's possession and use. Histori...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Philanthropy Is Not Enough
3 Apr 2025
The article distinguishes between philanthropy and tzedakah, advocating for a Jewish communal focus on tzedakah over philanthropy. It argues that philanthrop...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Black Radicalism
3 Apr 2025
Black-Jewish relations, historically rooted in shared struggles against marginalization, have faced tensions, highlighted by recent events such as the Black ...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Shivim Panim
3 Apr 2025
Addressing ethical dilemmas in Jewish philanthropy, this article delves into the nuances of accepting tainted money. Rabba Yaffa Epstein and Rabbi David Wolp...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
An Alternative to Antiracism
3 Apr 2025
The article critiques the modern antiracism movement, arguing that its focus on power dynamics and self-victimization is counterproductive and may lead to ne...
3 Apr 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Israel warns civilians to evacuate—and the world condemns it | Eylon Levy with John Spencer
2 Apr 2025
Israel's warning for civilians to evacuate certain areas has sparked widespread condemnation, highlighting perceived double standards in international viewpo...
2 Apr 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
When civilians aid hostilities, are they truly innocent? Eylon Levy with John Spencer
1 Apr 2025
In this discussion, Military Expert John Spencer and Eylon Levy explore the moral and ethical complexities surrounding civilians who support or assist in hos...
1 Apr 2025
Mishpacha
The Best Therapy You Can Afford
1 Apr 2025
Amidst the rising need for mental health support, affordability and accessibility of therapy remain critical challenges in Orthodox Jewish communities. The a...
1 Apr 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Egypt breaking international law and endangering countless lives | John Spencer with Eylon Levy
1 Apr 2025
John Spencer and Eylon Levy explore the actions of Egypt in sealing its borders and refusing to accept refugees from conflict zones, a move that raises quest...
1 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
On philanthropic responsibility, hope and ‘vice signaling’
1 Apr 2025
Maxyne Finkelstein discusses the growing trend of pessimistic messaging, or "vice signaling," which undermines confidence and fosters negativity. She argues ...
1 Apr 2025
Lehrhaus
A Halakhic Guide to Dealing with Mental Illness
1 Apr 2025
Rabbi Yoni Rosenzweig and Dr. Samuel Harris's book, "Nafshi BiSheelati: The Halakhot of Mental Health," translated into English, provides an unprecedented Ha...
1 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Doing What's Necessary
31 Mar 2025
In this impassioned opinion piece, the author calls for decisive and aggressive action against Hamas to secure the release of hostages, influenced by the hau...
31 Mar 2025
Living Lchaim
The Most Injured IDF Soldier Refuses to Give Up
30 Mar 2025
Alon Kaminer's story is one of profound resilience and hope, showcasing the indomitable spirit of an Israeli Defense Force (IDF) soldier. After sustaining ca...
30 Mar 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Can peace work with people who still see October 7th as justified? | Eylon Levy with Ittay Flescher
29 Mar 2025
Longtime peace activist and educator, Ittay Flescher, joins Eylon Levy in a critical discussion about the viability of peace efforts in contexts where some p...
29 Mar 2025
Jewschool
Zionism is Jewish Grievance Politics and It Imperils Us All
28 Mar 2025
The article by Daniel Sieradski critiques the current trajectory of Zionist politics, arguing that it has transformed from a movement for Jewish self-determi...
28 Mar 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Cognitive Dissonance
28 Mar 2025
Natan Slifkin discusses the cognitive dissonance experienced by American religious Jews who revere the charedi community for their dedication to Torah, yet a...
28 Mar 2025
JTA
Here’s why hospitals ask you your religion — and why Jews shouldn’t be afraid to answer
27 Mar 2025
Reflecting on an emergency room visit for acute abdominal pain, the author reveals his discomfort when asked his religion by hospital staff, highlighting bot...
27 Mar 2025