Emes Ve-Emunah
Justice Delayed - is Still Justice
21 Dec 2025
Sam Kellner reflects on the progress made within Orthodox Jewish communities regarding the reporting and handling of sexual abuse cases. Historically, such a...
21 Dec 2025
Living Lchaim
How God Protected Me in Federal Prison
20 Dec 2025
Rabbi Eli Riesel's journey is a profound story of faith and resilience in the face of extreme adversity. Once a successful professional, he chose to leave ev...
20 Dec 2025
Forward
Federal judge lets Hasidic abuse whistleblower’s civil-rights lawsuit against NYC move to trial
19 Dec 2025
Sam Kellner, a Hasidic sex-abuse whistleblower, is at the center of a pivotal civil-rights lawsuit against New York City and the estate of the former Brookly...
19 Dec 2025
JTA
Federal judge allows lawsuit by Hasidic sex-abuse whistleblower against NYC to proceed
19 Dec 2025
Sam Kellner, a Hasidic whistleblower, is proceeding with a civil-rights lawsuit against New York City after a federal judge denied motions to dismiss his cas...
19 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
The biggest myth about terrorism is that poverty causes it.
19 Dec 2025
David E. Firester challenges the pervasive myth that poverty causes terrorism, arguing instead that it is driven by ideological motivations and strategic inc...
19 Dec 2025
Jewdicious
A Professor, a Sea Lion and a Jew Walked Into a Room
18 Dec 2025
Andrew Rashkow, founder and CEO, shares a unique experience from a business meeting where first impressions about his identity as an observant Jew were chall...
18 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
Jewish morality sabotages Jewish self-defense.
17 Dec 2025
Francisco Gil-White argues that Jewish morality, deeply ingrained through a focus on ethics inspired by figures like Rabbi Hillel, ironically makes Jewish co...
17 Dec 2025
Chabad.org
They CHOSE LIGHT In GAZA
17 Dec 2025
The video titled "They CHOSE LIGHT In GAZA" likely explores inspiring stories of individuals or communities in Gaza who have chosen to promote positivity, ho...
17 Dec 2025
Forward
I'm a neuroscientist. Here's why Ahmed al Ahmed’s bravery at Bondi Beach strains our narratives.
17 Dec 2025
The heroic actions of Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim fruit-seller who intervened to stop a terrorist attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, challenge the prev...
17 Dec 2025
Jewish Action
To Illuminate Rather Than Condemn: The Legacy of Rabbi Moshe Hauer
17 Dec 2025
Rabbi Moshe Hauer's legacy is commemorated for his distinctive approach to Orthodox Jewish leadership, blending staunch advocacy with genuine warmth. Known f...
17 Dec 2025
Jewish Action
Crushed by the Costs: The Hidden Financial Strain of the Orthodox Middle Class
17 Dec 2025
Many Orthodox Jewish families, even with substantial incomes, face significant financial strains due to high community expectations and necessary expenses li...
17 Dec 2025
Jewish Action
Financial Minimalism
17 Dec 2025
Rivka Resnik explores the concept of financial minimalism, urging readers to declutter their finances with intention. Highlighting figures like Joshua Fields...
17 Dec 2025
Jewish Action
Turning Off My Phone
17 Dec 2025
Reflecting on how his smartphone dependency interfered with family time and personal well-being, Richard Simon decided to turn off his phone for an entire ye...
17 Dec 2025
JTA
Ahmed al Ahmed’s bravery at Bondi Beach reminds us of our own humanity in a world that seeks to erode it
17 Dec 2025
The courageous action of Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim fruit-seller who intervened to stop a violent attack on Jews celebrating Hanukkah in Sydney, challenges rig...
17 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Fitness IQ: Don’t Take It Sitting Down
16 Dec 2025
Extended sitting at a desk is detrimental to health, with studies linking it to increased mortality and cardiovascular risks. However, integrating more movem...
16 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Safe Haven
16 Dec 2025
In "Safe Haven," Cindy Scarr highlights the importance of emotional safety within marriage, referencing attachment theory to explain how childhood experience...
16 Dec 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The Impact Forum and the next chapter of Jewish philanthropy
16 Dec 2025
Adam Milstein reflects on his journey from a business career to becoming a strategic venture philanthropist, focusing on combating antisemitism, supporting I...
16 Dec 2025
Lehrhaus
Prometheus’s Flood
16 Dec 2025
In a reimagined biblical narrative, Yaakov Weinstein explores the story of Noah through a creative lens. Noah is initially depicted as a forward-thinking inv...
16 Dec 2025
Chabad.org
Sydney Rabbi Terror Victim's Father In Law COMFORTS COMMUNITY
15 Dec 2025
Rabbi Gershon Mendel Cohen, the father-in-law of a terror victim in Sydney, addresses and comforts the local community following the tragic incident. His rem...
15 Dec 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Is the sacred becoming political?
15 Dec 2025
Daniel Elbaum, the executive director of IDF Widows and Orphans USA, discusses an unexpected trend where support for the non-political mission of his organiz...
15 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Eps 7. Planning, Presence, and Partnership: Cultivating Connection in Marriage
15 Dec 2025
Faigy Pollock, an educator and marriage coach, delves into the complexities of balancing intention and surrender in marriage, inspired by the wisdom of Eishe...
15 Dec 2025
Forward
Will laying tefillin make a difference? A rabbi responds to his cousin’s murder in Australia attack
15 Dec 2025
The article reflects on the aftermath of a tragic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, where 15 people were killed during a Chanukah event organized by Chabad of...
15 Dec 2025
Chabad.org
Try This HAPPINESS HACK
12 Dec 2025
In the video titled "Try This HAPPINESS HACK," the presenters offer insights into attaining happiness from a Jewish perspective. Drawing on wisdom from Chaba...
12 Dec 2025
Forward
Can Jewish tradition help you stay sane when all your bosses are ‘idiots’?
11 Dec 2025
In her final column for Bintel Brief, Beth Harpaz addresses a plea for guidance from someone exasperated with incompetent bosses by drawing on Jewish texts a...
11 Dec 2025
Jewish Action
Weighing In: Ozempic and Jewish Law
10 Dec 2025
The article explores the ethical and halachic considerations surrounding the use of Ozempic and similar weight-loss medications from a Jewish perspective. Dr...
10 Dec 2025
Jewish Action
Kosher Rx: Navigating the Kashrus of Medications and Vitamins
10 Dec 2025
This piece explores the complex halachic considerations surrounding the consumption of medications and vitamins by those who observe kashrut. Insights from p...
10 Dec 2025
Living Lchaim
How to Invest Wisely in 2026
10 Dec 2025
In a practical conversation with financial adviser Jonathan Shenkman, this episode of "Kosher Money" addresses key questions in personal finance and investme...
10 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Frozen
9 Dec 2025
Cindy Scarr explores the experience of a dental assistant grappling with anxiety and self-doubt, characterized by obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and soc...
9 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Parshas Vayeishev: 5786
9 Dec 2025
In her discussion of Parshas Vayeishev, Cindy Scarr draws on the teachings of Rabbi Simcha Bunim of Peshischa and the Sfas Emes to highlight the importance o...
9 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook
How to Think About Boycotts
5 Dec 2025
Peter Beinart explores the complexities surrounding the use of boycotts as a tool for social and political change by interviewing experts from different geop...
5 Dec 2025
MomentMag
Pursuing Justice after Wartime Sexual Violence with Eetta Prince Gibson and Sarah Breger
5 Dec 2025
Eetta Prince-Gibson, alongside Sarah Breger, discusses the work of the Dinah Project, which was launched to advocate for the victims of sexual violence amids...
5 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
Israel’s wars reignite Judaism’s oldest argument.
4 Dec 2025
Nachum Kaplan's essay explores the enduring ethical tension within Judaism between power and morality, particularly in the context of Israel's conflicts with...
4 Dec 2025
Sources
Rebuilding Coalitions toward a Just Future for All
4 Dec 2025
In the wake of increased tensions following the outbreak of war in Israel and Gaza on October 7, questions have emerged about the space for Jewish involvemen...
4 Dec 2025
Sources
<em>Devekut</em> in the Age of Uncertainty
4 Dec 2025
The article explores the theme of uncertainty in Jewish life, especially within the American Jewish community, by drawing on the concept of *devekut*, or spi...
4 Dec 2025
Sources
A Zionism for the Future
4 Dec 2025
Chaim Seidler-Feller explores the challenging task of reconciling Jewish ethics with Zionist nationalism. He draws from religious Zionist thinkers like Rabbi...
4 Dec 2025
Sources
We Have Sinned, We Have Transgressed, We Have Polarized
4 Dec 2025
The article by Alon Shalev delves into the critical issue of polarization within society, drawing on Jewish historical and moral wisdom to provide insights. ...
4 Dec 2025
Sources
In Praise of Compromise: Two Models for Navigating Conflicting Values
4 Dec 2025
In the face of rising polarization among Jewish communities globally, Joshua Kullock urges a re-evaluation of the concept of compromise through a Jewish mora...
4 Dec 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Don’t speak for us — speak with us
3 Dec 2025
Shai Assulin, a coordinator for the Jerusalem Municipality's Special Needs Department, emphasizes the importance of inclusive participation for individuals w...
3 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook
How Should We Think About Boycotts?
2 Dec 2025
Peter Beinart facilitates a discussion on the nature and impact of boycotts, featuring experts Zackie Achmat, a prominent figure in the anti-apartheid moveme...
2 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1089
2 Dec 2025
Readers of Mishpacha Magazine react to recent articles, covering diverse topics like the dangers of adopting a victim mentality, the profound impact of a chi...
2 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Parshas Vayishlach: 5786
2 Dec 2025
Reflecting on Parshas Vayishlach, Cindy Scarr explores the theme of resisting external influences through the biblical story of Yaakov (Jacob) living with La...
2 Dec 2025
Forward
If Israel reinstates the death penalty, it will betray Jewish values — and Jewish history
2 Dec 2025
Michael Zoosman argues that Israel's consideration of reinstating the death penalty for terrorists contradicts Jewish values and could harm Israel's internat...
2 Dec 2025
Chabad.org
This Jewish Law BLEW HER AWAY
27 Nov 2025
The episode explores a fascinating aspect of Jewish law that deeply impacted an individual, highlighting how Jewish legal principles can resonate profoundly ...
27 Nov 2025
Mishpacha
Trash Rehash
25 Nov 2025
Cindy Scarr explores the complexities of recycling through a visit to the Ocean County Recycling Center in Lakewood. She challenges common perceptions of rec...
25 Nov 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Absolute Evil of Misplaced Compassion
24 Nov 2025
This opinion piece critiques the misguided compassion shown to convicted child sex offender Nechemya Weberman by some members of the Orthodox Jewish communit...
24 Nov 2025
JTA
Thanksgiving needs its own haggadah
24 Nov 2025
Amidst the contrasting narratives of Thanksgiving—idealistic friendship versus exploitative enslavement—Deborah Barer draws a parallel to Passover, suggestin...
24 Nov 2025
18forty
The Best Book to Understand Empathy
24 Nov 2025
Rivka Bennun Kay's article explores the concept of empathy through the lens of Leslie Jamison's book "The Empathy Exams." Kay contrasts Brene Brown's popular...
24 Nov 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jewish literacy offers the key to holding more than one truth
24 Nov 2025
Jewish literacy is essential for embracing the complexity and contradictions inherent in human existence, allowing us to hold multiple truths and resist bina...
24 Nov 2025
Lehrhaus
The Laws of Asmakhta Are Already Written in Our Hearts
24 Nov 2025
Yonah Lavery-Yisraeli explores the Talmudic concept of asmakhta, a nuanced area of Jewish law dealing with commitments that appear binding but aren't genuine...
24 Nov 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Glorified Drinking in the Orthodox World
20 Nov 2025
Rabbi Yaakov Bender discusses a troubling trend of social drinking and alcohol abuse within the Orthodox Jewish community. Despite teetotalers like himself b...
20 Nov 2025