Jewish Chronicle
Actually, terrorists don’t need nice obituaries
30 Sep
The article critically examines how Western media outlets portrayed Hassan Nasrallah, the deceased leader of Hezbollah, in his obituaries. It argues that the...
30 Sep
18forty
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Emmi Polansky: Finding Agency as a Single Mother [Teshuva IV 4/5]
30 Sep
Emmi Polansky shares her journey of finding agency and resilience as a single mother after an unexpected divorce, emphasizing her personal growth through fit...
30 Sep
Jewish Chronicle
Cash crisis: Who to turn to if you reach rock bottom
30 Sep
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
Forward
In a supposedly progressive city, words are violence but an actual massacre is justified
30 Sep
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
Jewish Chronicle
The Vagina Business: Taking the stigma out of women’s health
30 Sep
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
Chabad.org
Israeli Soldier REVEALS The Truth Behind Serving In The IDF
29 Sep
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
Between The Lines
‘And For The Sin Of Silence’
29 Sep
As the Jewish community engages in introspection during the High Holy Days season, this article addresses the issue of institutional accountability concernin...
29 Sep
Mishpacha
A Therapist’s Guide to Practical Teshuvah
29 Sep
Cindy Scarr offers a thoughtful exploration of practical teshuvah, the Jewish concept of repentance and returning to righteous behavior. She acknowledges the...
29 Sep
Mishpacha
The Mercy of the Court
29 Sep
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
Jewish Chronicle
A little guilt can go a long way but too much is destructive
29 Sep
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
Ami
Pondering the Season—Electoral and Jewish // Moments of great moment abound
29 Sep
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
Living Lchaim
Neo-Nazi Transformed into a Proud Jew (The Unimaginable Story of Frank Meeink)
28 Sep
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
Forward
With killing of Hezbollah's chief, Israel occupies the inarguable moral high ground
28 Sep
In a significant development, Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been framed as a moral victory, potentially destabilizing Hezbo...
28 Sep
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
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
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
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
Rationalist Judaism
Are You Sick Of It?
25 Sep
Natan Slifkin addresses the ongoing frustration surrounding the charedi community's avoidance of IDF service amidst a critical military situation in Israel. ...
25 Sep
Moment
Big Question | What Is the Allure of the Strongman?
25 Sep
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
Ami
SAVE Is Moot // Noncitizen voting is a non-issue
25 Sep
The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding noncitizen voting in the United States, highlighting an incident in Georgia where noncitizens were f...
25 Sep
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1030
24 Sep
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
eJewishPhilanthropy
A debate as old as the Bible itself
24 Sep
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
JTA
Springfield, Ohio, rabbi will meet with local Haitian leaders after disparaging community
23 Sep
Rabbi Cary Kozberg, of Springfield, Ohio's Reform congregation Temple Sholom, faced backlash after making insensitive remarks about Springfield's Haitian mig...
23 Sep
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Just and Unjust Blabbermouths
23 Sep
The podcast discusses the complex nature of warfare between Israel and Hezbollah, particularly dissecting the moral arguments surrounding electronic warfare ...
23 Sep
Jewish Chronicle
Why it’s not OK to laugh at those in who died in the Hezbollah pager attacks
23 Sep
The article discusses the recent targeted military strike against Hezbollah that resulted in the deaths of numerous terrorists, raising ethical questions wit...
23 Sep
Emes Ve-Emunah
Rats, Religious Rights, and Public Health
23 Sep
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
eJewishPhilanthropy
It’s Climate Week — time to move your money
23 Sep
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
eJewishPhilanthropy
Looking back and looking ahead: Lessons from a year of crises
23 Sep
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
Jewish Action
Teshuvah After October 7
23 Sep
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
Jewish Action
Lema’an Achai V’Rei’ai: Pursuing Unity
23 Sep
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
Jewish Action
Bring Your Jewish Self to Work
23 Sep
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
Living Lchaim
I was Hit By A Train & Began Going Up to Heaven - The Life Changing Experience of Ariel Berkowitz
21 Sep
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
Future of Jewish
How to Evaluate Media Coverage of Israel: A Guide
21 Sep
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
Rationalist Judaism
Is Celebrating Beep Beep Moral?
21 Sep
Natan Slifkin explores the celebration in Israel following successful military operations attributed to the Mossad/IDF, raising ethical questions about rejoi...
21 Sep
Lilith
Awakening to the Other: Behind the Shofar’s Blast
20 Sep
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
The Beinart Notebook
Dr. Simon Fitzgerald on the Fate of Dr. Khaled Alser
20 Sep
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
MomentMag
The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others with Elissa Strauss and Sarah Breger
19 Sep
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
JTA
The deadly pager operation in Lebanon is no laughing matter. Or is it?
19 Sep
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
Forward
Get ready for an extraordinary example of Netanyahu's wanton corruption
18 Sep
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
Forward
Low-income Jews are desperate for community after Oct. 7. The High Holidays are an ideal time to welcome them
18 Sep
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
Jewish Action
Yom Kippur: Tips for a Focused, Energized Day
18 Sep
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
Jewish Action
Who is Buried in the Vilna Gaon’s Tomb?
18 Sep
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
Jewish Action
A Flash of Chesed Lighting the Night
18 Sep
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
The Beinart Notebook
My New Book
18 Sep
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
Jewish Chronicle
The Talmud is very clear on Oasis ticket pricing
18 Sep
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
18forty
Why Developing a Healthy Body Image is Part of Teshuva
18 Sep
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
Forward
Jews are commanded to love the convert. What about the immigrant?
17 Sep
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
JTA
23andMe agrees to $30M settlement over data breach that targeted Jewish and Chinese users
17 Sep
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
Mishpacha
Introducing… Project Cheshbon
17 Sep
Project Cheshbon is an initiative that emphasizes the importance of personal introspection during the Jewish month of Elul, encouraging individuals to engage...
17 Sep
Rationalist Judaism
Beep Beep
17 Sep
In this article, Natan Slifkin humorously recounts an unexpected incident where Hezbollah militants were attacked through their pagers, leading to significan...
17 Sep
eJewishPhilanthropy
Even in Israel’s darkest hours, Jewish values demand that global compassion endures
17 Sep
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
Mishpacha
Dear Student
16 Sep
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