Forward
Minnesota, Rabbi Tarfon and the language of horror
27 Jan
In this article, Aviya Kushner reflects on the collective societal response to recent ICE-related violence in Minnesota, drawing parallels to Jewish philosop...
27 Jan
Rationalist Judaism
The Fear of Charedi Flaws
27 Jan
Natan Slifkin discusses the discomfort that arises from critiques of the Charedi community due to its symbolic status as the epitome of religious commitment ...
27 Jan
Mishpacha
Two Exes and a “Why?”
27 Jan
Cindy Scarr explores the damaging impact of parental conflicts during and after divorce on children, through the lens of a family therapist's experience. It ...
27 Jan
Mishpacha
Saved
27 Jan
In a heartfelt exploration of divine protection, the experiences of the Scarr family on a perilously cold night in Atlanta exemplify the Jewish belief that a...
27 Jan
Forward
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, warning signs of our contemporary society crumbling
27 Jan
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin reflects on contemporary societal issues that echo dangerous historical patterns of dehum...
27 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
To combat hate, we need more than coordination — we need an interdisciplinary approach
27 Jan
Kenneth S. Stern advocates for an interdisciplinary approach to combat hate, drawing parallels between the fields of medicine and hate studies. He highlights...
27 Jan
Lehrhaus
Letters to the Editor: Responses to Ari Zivitofsky on the Sde Teiman Affair
27 Jan
The responses to Ari Zivitofsky's article on the Sde Teiman Affair focus on differing perspectives regarding Israeli military conduct and ethical considerati...
27 Jan
Kveller
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s Daughter: ‘My Father Would Be in Minneapolis’
27 Jan
Susannah Heschel, daughter of the esteemed Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, reflects on the current civil unrest in Minneapolis, drawing parallels to her father...
27 Jan
Israel: State of a Nation
“You Will Go Up the Chimney” | Holocaust Survivor Dan Auerbach at 95
26 Jan
EylON the Record presents a poignant conversation with Dan Auerbach, a 95-year-old Holocaust survivor, highlighting the importance of preserving Holocaust me...
26 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah
Social Narcissism and Accusations of Sex Abuse
26 Jan
The discussion surrounding sexual abuse within Orthodox Jewish communities reveals a concerning persistence of abuse despite reported declines. A recent case...
26 Jan
Forward
I'm a rabbi arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. The Book of Exodus shows us how this ends
25 Jan
Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman reflects on her recent arrest alongside multifaith clergy while protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in Minn...
25 Jan
Future of Jewish
Antisemitism’s Favorite Jew
25 Jan
The essay by Lucy Tabrizi critically examines the concept of the "good Jew"—a term used to describe Jews who align with anti-Zionist movements by denouncing ...
25 Jan
Rationalist Judaism
That Is NOT Why The Babies Died
24 Jan
Natan Slifkin critically examines recent tragedies involving charedi children, emphasizing that attributing such incidents to Divine will instead of human ne...
24 Jan
Forward
Rabbi among dozens arrested in faith leaders’ anti-ICE protest in Minnesota
23 Jan
Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman, along with dozens of interfaith leaders, participated in a peaceful protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at th...
23 Jan
Future of Jewish
Human-rights NGOs declared war on Israel and the West long ago.
23 Jan
Nachum Kaplan's essay critiques the transformation of human-rights NGOs, particularly highlighting their roles in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He argues...
23 Jan
JTA
Berlin rabbi convicted of ‘sexual assault and sexual coercion’ of woman he offered to counsel
22 Jan
A Berlin rabbi, Reuven Y., has been found guilty of sexual assault and coercion after exploiting a moment of surprise, according to a German district court. ...
22 Jan
Lehrhaus
Rejoicing at the Downfall of Enemies: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Israel
22 Jan
Michael Kurin explores the complex Jewish perspective on rejoicing at the downfall of enemies, a topic rekindled by recent conflicts involving Israel. The de...
22 Jan
Tablet
The Genocide Slur Is Not Just for Jews
22 Jan
John Spencer critiques the frequent, casual use of the term "genocide" to describe Israel's military actions in Gaza, arguing it poses broader dangers for gl...
22 Jan
Lehrhaus
The Sde Teiman incident: a retrospective
21 Jan
The article revisits the controversial Sde Teiman incident, where Israeli reservists were accused of abusing a detained Hamas terrorist. As the trial unfolds...
21 Jan
Forward
An activist criticized Miami Beach’s Jewish mayor on Facebook — then police came knocking
20 Jan
Raquel Pacheco, a local activist in Miami Beach, faced police questioning after critiquing Jewish Mayor Steven Meiner on Facebook for actions perceived as an...
20 Jan
Mishpacha
Cracks in the Wall +
20 Jan
As tensions in Iran escalate toward a potential civil war, Mishpacha Magazine shares the harrowing experiences of dissidents who endured the country's most n...
20 Jan
Mishpacha
Chosen to Live
20 Jan
Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky and the Satmar Rebbe attribute their survival during the Holocaust to personal spiritual disciplines they maintained from a young age. ...
20 Jan
Tablet
I Did the Outreach New York Is Proposing. It Didn’t Work.
20 Jan
Ariel Goldstein critiques New York City's proposed initiative to address homelessness, drawing on her personal experience as a social worker in the field. Sh...
20 Jan
Between The Lines
Southern Discomfort: Confronting America’s Racist History
18 Jan
Gary Rosenblatt discusses the enduring impact of America's racist history and its inconsistent acknowledgment as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary....
18 Jan
Living Lchaim
How I Found God In The Depths of Hamas Terror Tunnels
17 Jan
Omer Wenkart provides an intense personal account of his 505-day captivity by Hamas after being taken from the Nova Music Festival. During 197 days of isolat...
17 Jan
Kveller
As a Jewish Mom in Minneapolis Right Now, ‘History Feels Too Close’
16 Jan
In Minneapolis, Jewish residents are grappling with the increasing presence of ICE raids, drawing unsettling parallels between current events and historical ...
16 Jan
Tablet
Cash Wars
16 Jan
In this thought-provoking piece, Frederick Kaufman explores the concept of a nation possessing an excess of funds rather than debt, and the potential positiv...
16 Jan
Tablet
Uninvited Eyes
16 Jan
In "Uninvited Eyes," Katherine Dee explores the disturbing world of pro-anorexia websites and their intersection with anorexia fetishism from the late 1990s ...
16 Jan
Chabad.org
Why You Should STOP TRYING TO BE PERFECT
15 Jan
The video titled "Why You Should STOP TRYING TO BE PERFECT" likely discusses the pressures and pitfalls of striving for perfection from a Jewish perspective,...
15 Jan
JTA
Circumcision could be ‘child abuse’ if done wrong, UK prosectors warn after deaths
15 Jan
British authorities are considering labeling poorly conducted circumcisions as child abuse following instances where the procedure led to fatalities. This le...
15 Jan
Future of Jewish
The Greatest Human Rights Scam of Our Time
14 Jan
Mitch Schneider critiques the uneven international response to human rights abuses in Iran compared to Gaza, highlighting media, UN, and activist biases. He ...
14 Jan
Chabad.org
He Lost the Game Then Said THIS
14 Jan
The podcast episode from "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" explores a significant moment of resilience and reflection, where an individual lost a crit...
14 Jan
Mishpacha
Thinking Thanks Is Not Enough
13 Jan
Cindy Scarr emphasizes the importance of expressing gratitude, not just thinking or assuming thanks. She recounts an anecdote involving her son's rebbi, who ...
13 Jan
Mishpacha
Unsustainable: the Conversation Continues
13 Jan
The discussion, stemming from a recent article about materialism and societal pressures within the Jewish community, delves into the core issues of identity,...
13 Jan
Chabad.org
MOST ATHLETES PANIC After This He Doesn’t
13 Jan
In the episode from the "Ordinary People | Extraordinary Stories" podcast hosted by Chabad.org, listeners are introduced to athletes who face and overcome fe...
13 Jan
The Beinart Notebook
American Progressives Must Support the Protests in Iran
12 Jan
Ken Silverman argues that American progressives should support the Iranian protests against their oppressive government, emphasizing the universality of huma...
12 Jan
Chabad.org
WHEN HER SON WAS SHOT This Is What She Found
9 Jan
The episode features a powerful story of resilience and faith as a mother grapples with the shooting of her son. The narrative delves into her personal journ...
9 Jan
The Beinart Notebook
Pure Power Politics
9 Jan
Peter Beinart analyzes the current state of politics and its implications through the lens of modern political strategies, particularly focusing on how power...
9 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
From invisibility to connection: Seeing and being seen
9 Jan
Exploring the pervasive theme of invisibility, especially within community settings, this article reflects on the impact of being seen and acknowledged. Draw...
9 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
No, it’s not time to ‘retire’ tikkun olam
9 Jan
In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks, the Jewish concept of tikkun olam, or world repair, has come under scrutiny, prompting discussions about its rol...
9 Jan
Chabad.org
What This Mother Says After HER SON WAS SHOT Will Shock You
8 Jan
This podcast episode delves into the poignant and resilient response of a mother whose son was tragically shot. Her narrative not only illuminates her person...
8 Jan
Chabad.org
This BONDI HERO's Story Isn't Being Told Enough
7 Jan
Leibel Lazaroff heroically intervened during the Bondi massacre, placing himself in danger to protect a police officer and sustaining gunshot wounds in the p...
7 Jan
Mishpacha
The Holy Kind of Shame
6 Jan
Cindy Scarr's article explores the nuanced role of shame (bushah) in decision-making, particularly within Jewish financial ethics. She contrasts two types of...
6 Jan
Mishpacha
Harmful Words
6 Jan
Lashon hara, or harmful speech, about Eretz Yisrael is emphasized as a grave prohibition in Jewish teachings, as illustrated by a story involving the Gerrer ...
6 Jan
Chabad.org
G-d Wanted Me TO BE SHOT
6 Jan
In this compelling podcast episode, an individual shares their extraordinary survival story, attributing it to divine intervention. Despite facing a life-thr...
6 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
Disability inclusion is ‘outside our scope’? Think again
6 Jan
Disability inclusion is often mistakenly perceived as a niche concern, distinct from the central endeavors of Jewish life. However, inclusion is integral to ...
6 Jan
Hadassah
Black and Jewish Moms Unite to Fight Bias in Maternity Care
5 Jan
Amid rising antisemitism and racial biases, a new initiative in Crown Heights unites Black and Orthodox Jewish mothers, including Jews of Color, to tackle bi...
5 Jan
The Beinart Notebook
“This Was a Failure”
4 Jan
Peter Beinart's piece titled "This Was a Failure" likely discusses a failure within a political or social context, possibly relating to Israel or Jewish comm...
4 Jan
The Beinart Notebook
Maduro Abducted
4 Jan
Peter Beinart reflects on the U.S. government's actions regarding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, drawing parallels to his own past support for the Iraq...
4 Jan
18forty
5 Ways Yaakov’s Final Words Teach Us to Leave a Lasting Legacy
1 Jan
The article explores the enduring lessons from Yaakov's final words in Parashat Vayechi, focusing on the concept of leaving a legacy. Highlighting five key s...
1 Jan