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Emes Ve-Emunah Leaving the Fold 30 Mar
The Orthodox Union (OU) has undertaken a study to explore the reasons behind Orthodox Jews leaving their religious community, an issue that grows alongside t...
30 Mar
JTA Cornell’s new Jewish president says he is ‘very comfortable with where Cornell is currently’ 28 Mar
Mike Kotlikoff, newly appointed president of Cornell University, addresses the current climate around student protests and Jewish life on campus amidst press...
28 Mar
JTA House approves bill requiring campuses to report more foreign funding 28 Mar
In a development impacting the intersection of education and politics, the House passed the DETERRENT Act by a vote of 241-169, requiring U.S. universities t...
28 Mar
Halacha Headlines headphones 3/29/25 – Shiur 507 – The YU Settlement: Does the Torah agree to it? | How to prevent children from being left in cars 28 Mar
Yeshiva University faces controversy over the establishment of a campus LGBTQ club amid discussions about the role of religious values and halachic observanc...
28 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Why the Torah should be our North Star 28 Mar
This piece underscores the Torah's role as a guiding force in addressing contemporary Jewish challenges, as supported by a new report from the Pardes Institu...
28 Mar
Forward What Mahmoud Khalil says about Gaza and Israel in ‘The Encampments’ documentary 28 Mar
The documentary 'Encampments' features Mahmoud Khalil, a notable pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia graduate, who was detained by ICE for his involvement ...
28 Mar
People of the Pod headphones Higher Education in Turmoil: Balancing Academic Freedom and the Fight Against Antisemitism 27 Mar
New policy changes at Columbia University come in response to revoked federal funding due to insufficient protections for Jewish students, with the debate ce...
27 Mar
Future of Jewish The Rebirth of Antisemitism, Dressed in 'Progressive' Garb 27 Mar
Bob Goldberg critiques the intellectual climate in Western academia, particularly how liberal principles like free speech are misused to shield antisemitic i...
27 Mar
Sources The Place of Jewish Studies in an Era of Protests 27 Mar
As protests against Israel's military actions in Gaza spread across university campuses in 2024, sparking a contentious debate on antisemitism, the field of ...
27 Mar
Sources Civics Education for American Jews: Conversation with Mark Gottlieb and Rivka Press Schwartz 27 Mar
This article features a conversation moderated by Aaron Dorfman with Mark Gottlieb and Rivka Press Schwartz about the importance and challenges of civics edu...
27 Mar
Sources Creating Communities of Inquiry, Allyship, and Ethical Holocaust Education 27 Mar
In Kentucky, where schools face legislative mandates for Holocaust education, educators grapple with the complexities of teaching such sensitive content ethi...
27 Mar
On the Nose headphones Higher Ed Under Attack 27 Mar
Columbia University's compliance with Trump administration demands highlights the challenges facing academic freedom and the teaching of Israel-Palestine in ...
27 Mar
Forward Campus antisemitism takes center stage at Senate hearing 27 Mar
The Senate hearing on antisemitism on college campuses highlights increasing concerns among Jewish leaders about the rise of antisemitism and related politic...
27 Mar
JTA After announcing LGBTQ club, Yeshiva U president says Pride values ‘antithetical’ to the school 27 Mar
Yeshiva University's recent announcement to recognize a new LGBTQ group called Hareni has sparked controversy and debate within the Modern Orthodox community...
27 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Jewish alums can help fix universities that flunked their post-10/7 test 27 Mar
In the wake of the October 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel, American universities have faced criticism for their handling of rising antisemitism, with many Jew...
27 Mar
Chabad.org JewQ International Torah Championship (5785) 26 Mar
The JewQ International Torah Championship is an engaging event that showcases the dedication and Jewish knowledge of children from Chabad Hebrew schools worl...
26 Mar
Promised Podcast headphones The “Not a Citadel, a Sanhedrin” Edition 26 Mar
Marking the centennial of the Hebrew University's founding in Jerusalem, the episode dives into the significance of its establishment amidst a politically ch...
26 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Reimagining Jewish citizenship in perilous times: A call for a clear articulation and standards for Jewish civics education 26 Mar
Jewish communities today are facing significant challenges and opportunities, including polarization, rising antisemitism, and political shifts, particularly...
26 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Becoming, belonging and building: Thresholds for Jewish college students 26 Mar
Jewish Threshold Development Theory is being applied by Hillel to support Jewish college students in navigating identity, community, and contribution amidst ...
26 Mar
Lehrhaus The Jewish Governess 26 Mar
The narrative recounts the unique situation of a Jewish governess, Miss Sarah Rosen, employed at Longhaven Manor, a household torn between her unconventional...
26 Mar
Living Lchaim The Hasidic Man with a Money Warning for EVERY Family 25 Mar
Mendy Feferkorn addresses financial challenges within the Hasidic and broader Orthodox Jewish communities, emphasizing responsible financial management align...
25 Mar
Mishpacha “If My Child Is a Bully, Is It My Fault?” 25 Mar
The article explores whether a child's bullying behavior is a reflection of parental failure or home environment issues. Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield suggests t...
25 Mar
Mishpacha Like Mother, Like Daughter 25 Mar
Cindy Scarr reflects on the profound realization that her mother has often shared and anticipated her interests, confirming King Solomon's assertion that "th...
25 Mar
Mishpacha Motherboard: Craft Without Clutter  25 Mar
"Motherboard: Craft Without Clutter," by Cindy Scarr, in Mishpacha Magazine, offers practical advice for organizing art supplies in homes, particularly for f...
25 Mar
JTA For the first time, an undergraduate pro-Palestinian protester is facing deportation 25 Mar
Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University undergraduate and legal permanent U.S. resident, has filed a lawsuit against President Trump and his administration chall...
25 Mar
Moment Meet Abby Roth: Ben Shapiro’s ‘Classically’ Conservative Sister 24 Mar
Abby Roth, known as Classically Abby, is the sister of conservative commentator Ben Shapiro. A classically trained opera singer, Roth began her online presen...
24 Mar
Emes Ve-Emunah What Jewish Education Should Look Like 24 Mar
The opening of the new Arie Crown Hebrew Day School campus in Chicago marks a milestone in Jewish education, reflecting a commitment to excellence in both Je...
24 Mar
JTA These Chicago teens joined a Jewish community response to the mental health crisis 24 Mar
In response to the rising mental health crisis among teens, exacerbated by factors such as social media, academic pressure, and antisemitism, Jewish teens in...
24 Mar
The Beinart Notebook What if Columbia Were Investigated for Anti-Palestinianism? 24 Mar
Peter Beinart explores the nuances of anti-Palestinianism in the context of growing discussions on antisemitism at universities like Columbia. He suggests th...
24 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy A vision-based approach to Israel engagement 24 Mar
Adam Levi argues for a new approach to Israel engagement, emphasizing critical and active engagement over the historically passive relationship many American...
24 Mar
The Beinart Notebook Nadia Abu El-Haj: “Mahmoud is Not Safe” 23 Mar
Peter Beinart's piece highlights the challenges faced by pro-Palestinian activists in academia, focusing on Nadia Abu El-Haj, a prominent professor at Columb...
23 Mar
Forward Beware an administration that bellows 'English Only' and 'America First' while decimating education 22 Mar
Aviya Kushner reflects on the potential cultural and social impacts of an executive order by President Trump to shut down the U.S. Department of Education an...
22 Mar
JTA Columbia bans face masks in protests and acquiesces to other Trump administration demands 21 Mar
Columbia University has yielded to several demands from the Trump administration to regain $400 million in federal grants, following the administration's con...
21 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Strengthening Jewish education from the inside out: Supporting our teachers 21 Mar
The management of Jewish Education Innovation Challenge (JEIC) presents a response to Hillel David Rapp's critique on Jewish day schools' investment prioriti...
21 Mar
Future of Jewish Australia’s Most Dangerous Export 20 Mar
Helen Dale's essay examines the global spread of settler-colonial ideology originating from Australia, likening it to the Sicilian mafia as a detrimental exp...
20 Mar
The Beinart Notebook Nadia Abu El-Haj: Mahmoud is Not Safe 20 Mar
Peter Beinart announces a Zoom call featuring a discussion with Nadia Abu El-Haj, a prominent academic at Barnard College and Columbia University. The sessio...
20 Mar
JTA 3 more New York City yeshivas lose status and funding over secular education standards 20 Mar
Tensions continue to rise as three more New York City yeshivas lose their legal status and public funding due to non-compliance with state secular education ...
20 Mar
Jewish History Lectures Why I love my job as a historian of the Jewish people 20 Mar
In this video, a historian shares their passion for studying and teaching Jewish history. They describe the unique challenges and rewards of piecing together...
20 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Redefining the role of Jewish day schools 20 Mar
Jewish day schools in the U.S. currently serve fewer than 5% of non-Orthodox Jewish children, missing an opportunity to strengthen Jewish identity and commun...
20 Mar
Unorthodox headphones How Universities Lost Their Way, With Cary Nelson 20 Mar
Cary Nelson discusses how universities have shifted from their foundational principles of free inquiry to embracing ideological conformity, driven partly by ...
20 Mar
Unorthodox headphones How Universities Lost Their Way, With Cary Nelson 20 Mar
Cary Nelson discusses the ideological decline in universities, particularly how anti-Zionism has contributed to current campus climates of ideological confor...
20 Mar
Jewish Insider Trump’s war on Columbia comes for Middle East studies 20 Mar
Following critiques of its perceived political bias, Columbia University's Middle Eastern studies department faces unprecedented government intervention prop...
20 Mar
Chabad.org Blind Judge REVEALS The Challenges Of Getting A Law Degree While Disabled 19 Mar
Richard Bernstein, a justice on the Supreme Court of Michigan who was blind from birth, shares his journey to obtaining a law degree and the challenges he fa...
19 Mar
The Beinart Notebook Debate with Jeffrey Lax 19 Mar
Peter Beinart engages in a thought-provoking Zoom discussion with Professor Jeffrey Lax, a fellow faculty member at CUNY and an advocate against antisemitism...
19 Mar
JTA In jailhouse letter, Mahmoud Khalil urges renewed student pro-Palestinian protests 19 Mar
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian protester and leader of pro-Palestinian advocacy at Columbia University, has become a contentious figure following his arrest b...
19 Mar
Mishpacha Software Savvy: Part 23 18 Mar
Cindy Scarr recounts her experience assisting her former employer, SmartSchool, in improving employee adoption of a new internal system. Despite the frustrat...
18 Mar
18forty headphones Eitan Hersh: Can the Jewish Left Talk With the Jewish Right? [Outreach: Bonus] 18 Mar
Political scientist Eitan Hersh discusses strategies for fostering constructive dialogue among students with diverse political and religious perspectives, pa...
18 Mar
JTA University of Amsterdam ends student exchange with Hebrew U, saying it’s complicit with Israeli military 18 Mar
The University of Amsterdam has halted its student exchange program with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, citing the latter's alleged complicity with Isra...
18 Mar
Mishpacha Let’s Talk Bullying (Feat. Dr. Rona Novick) 18 Mar
Dr. Rona Novick joins Rabbis Garfield and Schonfeld in a discussion about effective ways for parents and schools to address bullying. They explore how to cre...
18 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy At last, a Jewish therapeutic school: A parent’s perspective 18 Mar
Shoshana Moskowitz shares her deeply personal narrative about the struggles faced by her son Moshe, who battles with anxiety and ADHD. Despite supportive eff...
18 Mar