Emes Ve-Emunah
The Hostages and the War: What Should Israel Do?
15 Sep 2024
Facing a complex situation in Gaza, the article explores the moral implications and strategic options for Israel regarding hostages held by Hamas. It highlig...
15 Sep 2024
Moment
The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others with Elissa Strauss and Sarah Breger
15 Sep 2024
Elissa Strauss joins Sarah Breger in a discussion about the transformative impact of caregiving, inspired by Strauss's book 'When You Care: The Unexpected Ma...
15 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Ki Tetzei
13 Sep 2024
Focusing on Deuteronomy 23:25 from Parashat Ki Tetzei, Rabbi Silverstein explores the balance between generosity and healthy boundaries in society. The verse...
13 Sep 2024
Halacha Headlines
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9/14/24 – Shiur 483 – Do women have a Yeitzer Hara? Does Shmiras Einayim also apply to girls and women? Or, is it only a male problem?
13 Sep 2024
The episode explores whether the concept of 'Shemiras Einayim' (guarding one's eyes) applies to women as it does to men and delves into varying perspectives ...
13 Sep 2024
Living Lchaim
The Hidden Cost of Success
10 Sep 2024
Dr. John Delony delves into the often unspoken challenges of success in this episode, addressing the isolation and mental health difficulties experienced by ...
10 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
The 3 T’s: Teshuvah, Tefillah, Tzedakah
10 Sep 2024
Cindy Scarr addresses questions related to personal challenges faced during the Jewish month of Elul, a time focused on introspection and repentance. The art...
10 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Parshas Ki Seitzei: Spot It!
10 Sep 2024
Cindy Scarr explores the spiritual and ethical lessons in Parashat Ki Seitzei, emphasizing the importance of truly seeing and acting upon the needs of others...
10 Sep 2024
Chabad.org
Hamas stole my son, not my SOUL!” Father of Israeli hostage sends strong message to the world
10 Sep 2024
Amid the harrowing backdrop of his son, Eitan Mor, being captured by Hamas on October 7th, a father delivers a poignant message characterized by unwavering f...
10 Sep 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Dr. Simon Fitzgerald on the Fate of Dr. Khaled Alser
10 Sep 2024
Simon Fitzgerald, a trauma surgeon based in Brooklyn, will discuss the situation of Dr. Khaled Alser, a colleague who has been involved in telemedicine servi...
10 Sep 2024
Forward
How a California wildfire put an Orthodox school's values to the test
10 Sep 2024
When a wildfire threatened Shalhevet High School's retreat in the San Bernardino Mountains, faculty faced a challenge to their Orthodox Jewish values by need...
10 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
When Work Goes Toxic
9 Sep 2024
The narrative explores the experiences of three women navigating toxic workplaces, focusing particularly on one woman's transition from aspiring exercise ins...
9 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Uncharted Waters
9 Sep 2024
After a divorce, a mother of four navigates the tumultuous waters of single parenthood, coping with the challenges of maintaining a household while addressin...
9 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Survey Says…
9 Sep 2024
Cindy Scarr humorously highlights the overwhelming frequency of customer feedback surveys in her daily life, illustrating the absurdity of constant requests ...
9 Sep 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Hadar's mother Leah has a message for everyone who wants to help her bring her son home.
8 Sep 2024
Leah Goldin, mother of the fallen Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, shares an emotional appeal to bring her son's body back from Gaza, where it is being held by ...
8 Sep 2024
Forward
An American activist was shot dead in the West Bank — advocating for peace has never been more deadly
6 Sep 2024
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American-Turkish activist, was tragically shot and killed in Beita, West Bank, while observing a protest against settler expansion. The...
6 Sep 2024
Chabad.org
"Speak to Yourself"
6 Sep 2024
Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Weinreb recounts a pivotal moment in his youth when, as a budding psychologist in Silver Spring, Maryland, he encountered a personal crisis...
6 Sep 2024
Halacha Headlines
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9/7/24 – Shiur 482 – Aliyah L’har Habayis – An Aliya or a Yeridah? | El Al price gouging
6 Sep 2024
This episode explores the Jewish legal and ethical implications of visiting the Har Habayis, with contrasting perspectives from Rabbi Shlomo Aviner and Rabbi...
6 Sep 2024
Forward
Hersh Goldberg-Polin's last words are not just Hamas propaganda
6 Sep 2024
In the wake of the shocking murder of hostages by Hamas, a propaganda video has emerged featuring Hersh Goldberg-Polin, urging American leaders to cease the ...
6 Sep 2024
Tablet
When Your Therapist Hates Israel
6 Sep 2024
The article delves into the challenges Jewish clients and therapists face in therapeutic relationships when navigating sensitive political topics like the Is...
6 Sep 2024
Forward
'From the river to the sea' is not hate speech says Meta's Oversight Board
4 Sep 2024
Meta's Oversight Board has ruled that the phrase 'from the river to the sea' is not considered hate speech or incitement, contrary to claims by groups like t...
4 Sep 2024
The Free Press
A Letter to My Israeli Neighbors
4 Sep 2024
This poignant letter from an anonymous Palestinian living in the West Bank expresses a heartfelt plea for peace and humanity amidst the backdrop of violence ...
4 Sep 2024
Forward
‘Hazardous chemical’ spewed at a Columbia anti-Israel protest was actually novelty spray, school says
3 Sep 2024
In January, Columbia University was embroiled in controversy when students claimed to have been sprayed with a hazardous chemical during an anti-Israel prote...
3 Sep 2024
Kveller
The Sky Does Not Witness: A Poem for the Mothers
3 Sep 2024
"The Sky Does Not Witness: A Poem for the Mothers" is a poignant and evocative poem reflecting on the shared pain and loss experienced by mothers in Israel a...
3 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Connecting through Difficulty
3 Sep 2024
In the Family First article "Connecting through Difficulty," Abby Delouya discusses the impact of personal growth and significant life challenges on marriage...
3 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
The Things I Didn’t Say Today
3 Sep 2024
This article from Mishpacha Magazine reflects on the importance of words not spoken, emphasizing the impact of restraint and awareness in communication. The ...
3 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
The Magic of “Yes”
3 Sep 2024
This article from Mishpacha Magazine highlights the transformative power of the word "yes" in various aspects of life. It emphasizes using "yes" in parenting...
3 Sep 2024
JTA
Our collective, endless grief is an expression of love, and our most powerful weapon
3 Sep 2024
The article reflects on the profound grief and shared pain experienced by the Jewish community worldwide, particularly in the aftermath of the events followi...
3 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Hersh’s Gift
2 Sep 2024
"Hersh's Gift" reflects on the tragic murder of hostages, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin, and the inspiring response of his parents, Jon and Rachel Goldberg-...
2 Sep 2024
Moment
Wisdom Project | Philip Drill, 97, on Sculpting a Moral Life
2 Sep 2024
Philip Drill, a 97-year-old sculptor and CEO from West Orange, NJ, shares insights from his life journey in an interview with "Moment" magazine's Wisdom Proj...
2 Sep 2024
Jewschool
“A Fly Between Two Openings of the Heart”: The Hostage Murders and (not) Feeling the Pain
2 Sep 2024
In this poignant reflection, Shaul Magid addresses the deep sorrow and numbness that accompany the loss of six young individuals, victims of a senseless act ...
2 Sep 2024
Living Lchaim
Surviving The Nova Festival Massacre Changed My Life
1 Sep 2024
Yona Assaraf, along with her husband Roi, recounts their transformative journey following the harrowing experience of surviving the Nova Festival massacre on...
1 Sep 2024
Jewdicious
Un-silenced Joy: Balancing Celebration and Grief in Israel’s Ongoing Crisis
30 Aug 2024
Joanna Landau's article explores the complex emotions experienced in Israel amidst ongoing conflict, highlighting moments of joy amidst grief. She discusses ...
30 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dental couple help thousands of pupils in UK and South Africa keep their teeth clean
30 Aug 2024
Dr. Linda Greenwall and Dr. Henry Cohen, a dentist couple from London, are improving oral health for thousands of underprivileged children in the UK and Sout...
30 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
If we could only listen to the animals
30 Aug 2024
Jonathan Wittenberg reflects on the importance of recognizing and respecting animals as integral parts of our ecosystem and spiritual lives. By considering t...
30 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Re’eh
30 Aug 2024
This article reflects on Parashat Reeh and its call to obliterate a town consumed by idolatry, which is interpreted as a hypothetical case for learning by la...
30 Aug 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Conversations with Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Ayelet Levy Shachar
29 Aug 2024
Amid escalating military tension on multiple fronts, this episode revisits the harrowing stories of two Israeli mothers, Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Ayelet Lev...
29 Aug 2024
JTA
This Jewish teen is bringing sustainable gardening to NYC correctional facilities
29 Aug 2024
Steven Hoffen, a 16-year-old from the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is pioneering sustainable hydroponic farming initiatives in New York City's correctional ...
29 Aug 2024
Forward
I don’t belong to a synagogue. Can I be buried in a Jewish cemetery?
29 Aug 2024
In a recent article for The Forward's long-running advice column, Bintel Brief, a reader inquires about his right to a Jewish burial in the cemetery of his a...
29 Aug 2024
Halacha Headlines
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8/24/24 – Shiur 481 –Ozempic and weight loss injections – wonder drugs or a failure of our generation?
29 Aug 2024
In this episode of Halacha Headlines, the discussion revolves around the implications of using medications like Ozempic for weight loss from halachic, medica...
29 Aug 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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These JNF Canada donors are split about the embattled charity’s future
28 Aug 2024
The episode discusses the recent revocation of charitable status for JNF Canada by the Canada Revenue Agency due to serious compliance issues and the implica...
28 Aug 2024
Tablet
Collateral Damage
28 Aug 2024
"Collateral Damage" explores the intense culture of Talmudic study within yeshivas and raises ethical questions around the concept of collateral damage in wa...
28 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
Lessons from Chicago
27 Aug 2024
In "Lessons from Chicago," Rabbi Moshe Hauer reflects on the Jewish community's response to the Democratic National Convention amidst heightened political te...
27 Aug 2024
Chabad.org
Sexual Abuse VICTIM Opens up about her past
25 Aug 2024
In this emotionally powerful video, a survivor of sexual abuse shares her personal story of trauma and healing. She bravely recounts the impact of her experi...
25 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Ekev
23 Aug 2024
This week's Torah portion, Ekev, begins with a focus on the importance of all commandments, including the seemingly minor ones that may be overlooked or "tra...
23 Aug 2024
Halacha Headlines
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8/24/24 – Shiur 480 – Is therapy good or bad? Has the mental health industry lost its mind?
22 Aug 2024
This episode explores the complex role of therapy in addressing mental health within the Jewish community, weighing its benefits and potential pitfalls. Expe...
22 Aug 2024
Ami
Jack Abraham // Precious Gem Resources
21 Aug 2024
Jack Abraham, known as the Ruby Baron of New York, founded Precious Gem Resources 45 years ago and is deeply involved in the gemstone business. Originally fr...
21 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
Theory of Relativity
20 Aug 2024
The author reflects on their shifting priorities and struggles with productivity during the summer months, particularly contrasting their love for June with ...
20 Aug 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Rabbi Victor Gross is reimagining religion as a force of unity—not division
20 Aug 2024
Rabbi Victor Gross explores the concept of "deep ecumenism," emphasizing interfaith cooperation and the notion that all religions can contribute positive val...
20 Aug 2024
Chabad.org
Sexual Abuse Survivor Shares how G-D carried her through recovery
16 Aug 2024
A sexual abuse survivor recounts how her faith in God supported her during the recovery process.
16 Aug 2024
Halacha Headlines
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8/17/24 – Shiur 479 – Real Estate Syndications: Quick easy buck or risky pot luck
16 Aug 2024
The episode discusses the responsibilities of real estate syndicators and the risks faced by investors due to high-reliance on syndicators' promises. Experts...
16 Aug 2024