Jewish Chronicle
Cash crisis: Who to turn to if you reach rock bottom
30 Sep 2024
Financial instability can strike anyone, and many are unprepared to cope. It's crucial to seek help immediately when difficulties arise, as delaying can exac...
30 Sep 2024
Forward
In a supposedly progressive city, words are violence but an actual massacre is justified
30 Sep 2024
Libby Raviv, a high school student from Claremont, California, shares her distressing experience following the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel. As the only person ...
30 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Vagina Business: Taking the stigma out of women’s health
30 Sep 2024
Marina Gerner's book, "The Vagina Business," aims to destigmatize women’s health and promote innovative solutions to underfunded medical issues such as menop...
30 Sep 2024
Chabad.org
Israeli Soldier REVEALS The Truth Behind Serving In The IDF
29 Sep 2024
In this revealing podcast episode, an Israeli soldier shares personal insights and experiences from service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), providing a f...
29 Sep 2024
Between The Lines
‘And For The Sin Of Silence’
29 Sep 2024
As the Jewish community engages in introspection during the High Holy Days season, this article addresses the issue of institutional accountability concernin...
29 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
A Therapist’s Guide to Practical Teshuvah
29 Sep 2024
Cindy Scarr offers a thoughtful exploration of practical teshuvah, the Jewish concept of repentance and returning to righteous behavior. She acknowledges the...
29 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
The Mercy of the Court
29 Sep 2024
In "The Mercy of the Court," Cindy Scarr presents a poignant story of a financial dispute between siblings Chaim and Chava over their father's estate. Chaim,...
29 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
A little guilt can go a long way but too much is destructive
29 Sep 2024
Gideon Sylvester explores the dual nature of guilt in Judaism, particularly during the High Holy Days. While guilt can power a change towards repentance and ...
29 Sep 2024
Ami
Pondering the Season—Electoral and Jewish // Moments of great moment abound
29 Sep 2024
Ami Magazine draws an insightful parallel between the high-stakes nature of presidential elections and the spiritual introspection of the Aseres Yemei Teshuv...
29 Sep 2024
Living Lchaim
Neo-Nazi Transformed into a Proud Jew (The Unimaginable Story of Frank Meeink)
28 Sep 2024
Frank Meeink's journey from a neo-Nazi skinhead to a dedicated Jewish practitioner is a powerful narrative of personal transformation and redemption. His sto...
28 Sep 2024
Forward
With killing of Hezbollah's chief, Israel occupies the inarguable moral high ground
28 Sep 2024
In a significant development, Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been framed as a moral victory, potentially destabilizing Hezbo...
28 Sep 2024
Halacha Headlines
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9/28/24 – Shiur 485 – Are you allowed to take a shower on Yom Tov? | Are you allowed to give a donut to an obese person, and other fascinating shailos | Combating domestic abuse in our community
27 Sep 2024
The episode explores the nuanced halachic issues of whether showering is permissible on Yom Tov, the ethics of giving unhealthy food to individuals at risk, ...
27 Sep 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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82-year-old rabbi acquitted of decades-old sex-crime accusations in Montreal
26 Sep 2024
Rabbi Shlomo Leib Mund was acquitted of sex-crime charges dating back to the 1990s by a Quebec judge, citing inconsistencies in the victim's testimony as the...
26 Sep 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Are You Sick Of It?
25 Sep 2024
Natan Slifkin addresses the ongoing frustration surrounding the charedi community's avoidance of IDF service amidst a critical military situation in Israel. ...
25 Sep 2024
Moment
Big Question | What Is the Allure of the Strongman?
25 Sep 2024
Judy Klitsner, a respected educator and author, explores the complex portrayal of power in the Tanach, emphasizing the dangers of absolute authority in human...
25 Sep 2024
Ami
SAVE Is Moot // Noncitizen voting is a non-issue
25 Sep 2024
The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding noncitizen voting in the United States, highlighting an incident in Georgia where noncitizens were f...
25 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1030
24 Sep 2024
The article presents a collection of reflections on various Jewish issues, from ethical dilemmas in personal commitments within the Jewish community to the i...
24 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
A debate as old as the Bible itself
24 Sep 2024
As tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, Israel's innovative and precise assaults on Hezbollah operatives raise age-old debates in Jewish ethics an...
24 Sep 2024
JTA
Springfield, Ohio, rabbi will meet with local Haitian leaders after disparaging community
23 Sep 2024
Rabbi Cary Kozberg, of Springfield, Ohio's Reform congregation Temple Sholom, faced backlash after making insensitive remarks about Springfield's Haitian mig...
23 Sep 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Just and Unjust Blabbermouths
23 Sep 2024
The podcast discusses the complex nature of warfare between Israel and Hezbollah, particularly dissecting the moral arguments surrounding electronic warfare ...
23 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why it’s not OK to laugh at those in who died in the Hezbollah pager attacks
23 Sep 2024
The article discusses the recent targeted military strike against Hezbollah that resulted in the deaths of numerous terrorists, raising ethical questions wit...
23 Sep 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Rats, Religious Rights, and Public Health
23 Sep 2024
New York City's new garbage collection policy, aimed at reducing rat infestations, poses a challenge to observant Jews in Crown Heights, who cannot set out t...
23 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
It’s Climate Week — time to move your money
23 Sep 2024
In the spirit of Climate Week, Marla Stein, an Israeli philanthropist and impact investor, emphasizes the urgent need for Jewish funders and foundations to a...
23 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Looking back and looking ahead: Lessons from a year of crises
23 Sep 2024
Rachel Garbow Monroe, president and CEO of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, reflects on the lessons learned over a year fraught with crises affect...
23 Sep 2024
Jewish Action
Teshuvah After October 7
23 Sep 2024
Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen reflects on a spiritual transformation within the Jewish community sparked by the events of October 7, 2023. This day marked a resurge...
23 Sep 2024
Jewish Action
Lema’an Achai V’Rei’ai: Pursuing Unity
23 Sep 2024
Rabbi Moshe Hauer emphasizes the urgent need for unity among Jews, stressing that overcoming internal divisiveness is critical for the collective strength of...
23 Sep 2024
Jewish Action
Bring Your Jewish Self to Work
23 Sep 2024
Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph explores how Jewish identity has been transformed in the wake of the events of October 7, 2021, urging Jews to consider how much of the...
23 Sep 2024
Living Lchaim
I was Hit By A Train & Began Going Up to Heaven - The Life Changing Experience of Ariel Berkowitz
21 Sep 2024
Ariel Berkowitz experienced a life-altering event at 19 when he was hit by a train and consequently lost his legs. Raised in a religious Jewish household, Ar...
21 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
How to Evaluate Media Coverage of Israel: A Guide
21 Sep 2024
Gary Rosenblatt's essay explores the complexities and biases in media coverage of Israel, particularly in the context of conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah. ...
21 Sep 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Is Celebrating Beep Beep Moral?
21 Sep 2024
Natan Slifkin explores the celebration in Israel following successful military operations attributed to the Mossad/IDF, raising ethical questions about rejoi...
21 Sep 2024
Lilith
Awakening to the Other: Behind the Shofar’s Blast
20 Sep 2024
The article delves into the profound and sometimes uncomfortable spiritual experience of listening to the shofar's blast on Rosh Hashanah. It explores the sh...
20 Sep 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Dr. Simon Fitzgerald on the Fate of Dr. Khaled Alser
20 Sep 2024
Simon Fitzgerald, a trauma surgeon operating in Brooklyn, discusses the case of his colleague, Dr. Khaled Alser, a medical professional working in Gaza. Dr. ...
20 Sep 2024
MomentMag
The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others with Elissa Strauss and Sarah Breger
19 Sep 2024
In a thought-provoking discussion, Moment Editor Sarah Breger engages with Elissa Strauss, author of "When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Other...
19 Sep 2024
JTA
The deadly pager operation in Lebanon is no laughing matter. Or is it?
19 Sep 2024
The Israeli operation involving explosive pagers targeting Hezbollah members in Lebanon has sparked a mix of humor and ethical debate within the Jewish commu...
19 Sep 2024
Forward
Get ready for an extraordinary example of Netanyahu's wanton corruption
18 Sep 2024
Dan Perry critiques Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for using international trips to extend his stays at luxurious hotels at taxpayer expense, citi...
18 Sep 2024
Forward
Low-income Jews are desperate for community after Oct. 7. The High Holidays are an ideal time to welcome them
18 Sep 2024
Following the Hamas attacks on October 7, there's been a heightened desire among economically vulnerable Jews to reconnect with Jewish life. This group faces...
18 Sep 2024
Jewish Action
Yom Kippur: Tips for a Focused, Energized Day
18 Sep 2024
In his article, Chaim Loeb provides practical advice on how to physically prepare for Yom Kippur to maintain focus and energy during the 25-hour fast. Key ti...
18 Sep 2024
Jewish Action
Who is Buried in the Vilna Gaon’s Tomb?
18 Sep 2024
The commemoration of the 200th yahrzeit of the Vilna Gaon highlighted discrepancies and myths surrounding his final resting place. The Gaon, a towering Jewis...
18 Sep 2024
Jewish Action
A Flash of Chesed Lighting the Night
18 Sep 2024
In the aftermath of the Swissair Flight 111 disaster, members of the Orthodox Union (OU) demonstrated remarkable chesed (kindness) by assisting Jewish famili...
18 Sep 2024
The Beinart Notebook
My New Book
18 Sep 2024
Peter Beinart introduces his forthcoming book, "BEING JEWISH AFTER THE DESTRUCTION OF GAZA," aiming to provoke a critical reflection within the Jewish commun...
18 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Talmud is very clear on Oasis ticket pricing
18 Sep 2024
The article explores the ethical concerns surrounding the dynamic pricing of Oasis reunion concert tickets through the lens of Jewish moral teachings. It jux...
18 Sep 2024
18forty
Why Developing a Healthy Body Image is Part of Teshuva
18 Sep 2024
Sruli Fruchter explores the intersection of body image and the Jewish spiritual practice of teshuva, arguing that developing a healthy self-image is an impor...
18 Sep 2024
Forward
Jews are commanded to love the convert. What about the immigrant?
17 Sep 2024
Rabbi Avi Shafran reflects on the Jewish imperative to love the convert and its implications for the treatment of immigrants, critiquing American xenophobia....
17 Sep 2024
JTA
23andMe agrees to $30M settlement over data breach that targeted Jewish and Chinese users
17 Sep 2024
23andMe, a leading genetic testing company, has agreed to a $30 million settlement following a significant data breach that targeted customers of Ashkenazi J...
17 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Introducing… Project Cheshbon
17 Sep 2024
Project Cheshbon is an initiative that emphasizes the importance of personal introspection during the Jewish month of Elul, encouraging individuals to engage...
17 Sep 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Beep Beep
17 Sep 2024
In this article, Natan Slifkin humorously recounts an unexpected incident where Hezbollah militants were attacked through their pagers, leading to significan...
17 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Even in Israel’s darkest hours, Jewish values demand that global compassion endures
17 Sep 2024
Following the crisis of October 7, the prioritization of Jewish philanthropic support towards Israel has unintentionally led to a decline in funding for Jewi...
17 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Dear Student
16 Sep 2024
In this heartfelt letter, a teacher reflects on a profound classroom moment when a student, unbeknownst to her, reveals the loss of an older brother years ag...
16 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Safe and Sound
16 Sep 2024
Cindy Scarr provides parents with a detailed guide on selecting safe and essential baby gear, particularly car seats. She highlights the importance of choosi...
16 Sep 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Hamas Propaganda is Really, Really Good
16 Sep 2024
This video features Yasmin Magal discussing the capture of her cousin, Omer Neutra, by Hamas terrorists on October 7. She speaks with Eylon Levy about the mo...
16 Sep 2024