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JTA I went looking for Holocaust ‘upstanders.’ I found a Nazi rescuer who chose conscience over complicity. 26 Jan

Lilly and Joyce Kamen are expanding their "Upstander Stories" series for young readers by spotlighting Otto Busse, a lesser-known figure who defied Nazi poli...

26 Jan

Chabad.org She Founded 21 Schools! 26 Jan

This podcast episode features the inspiring story of a woman who has founded 21 schools, showcasing her extraordinary dedication to education and community d...

26 Jan

Chabad.org I Married a Chassidic Man NOW I RUN 21 SCHOOLS 26 Jan

Holly Cohen shares her transformative journey from marrying a Chassidic man to becoming the founder of the Tamim Academy, a network of schools across the Uni...

26 Jan

18forty The Bibliophile Who Reshaped American Jewry 25 Jan

David Eliezrie's biography, "Undaunted," chronicles the impactful journey of Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, as he challenged prevai...

25 Jan

The Cholent A Propaganda Festival at UW 23 Jan

The article discusses recent events at the University of Washington (UW), highlighting controversial incidents related to Israel and Middle Eastern politics....

23 Jan

Future of Jewish This Weekend's Jewish and Israel Trivia 23 Jan

The piece invites readers to engage with Jewish and Israel-themed trivia, encouraging a deeper understanding of the Jewish world through a playful yet educat...

23 Jan

JTA Amid critical doctor shortage, Israel launches international program to bring 2,000 physicians by 2029 22 Jan

Israel is addressing its severe doctor shortage with the International Medical Aliyah Program (IMAP), aiming to attract 2,000 international physicians by 202...

22 Jan

Forward Longtime dean of Ziegler School retiring as Conservative seminary plots new course 22 Jan

Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson's retirement marks a significant transition for the Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies in Los Angeles, which he helped shape in...

22 Jan

JTA Survey shows half of Irish adults do not know 6 million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust 21 Jan

A recent survey by the Claims Conference reveals disconcerting levels of Holocaust ignorance and denial in Ireland, with half of Irish adults unaware that 6 ...

21 Jan

18forty 5 Ways to Transmit Tradition to a Skeptical Generation 21 Jan

Transmitting Jewish tradition to skeptical modern audiences involves inviting questions and engaging through actions. Amid the chaos of Parshat Bo, the Torah...

21 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy Teaching about Iranian Jews today 21 Jan

Dan Osborn highlights the overlooked history of Iranian Jews, advocating for their inclusion in American educational curriculums to reflect a fuller picture ...

21 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy The rabbinate isn’t in crisis because of text — it’s about leadership 21 Jan

Rabbi David Baum argues that the challenges facing the contemporary rabbinate are not rooted in insufficient textual mastery, but rather in a lack of leaders...

21 Jan

Mishpacha Let’s Talk Rejection (feat. Rabbi Yosef Sonnenschein) 21 Jan

This discussion features Rabbi Schonfeld, Rabbi Garfield, and Rabbi Yosef Sonnenschein as they explore complex parenting and educational challenges. They add...

21 Jan

Living Lchaim He's Warning Jews About Fake Segulos (and Revealing Which Really Work) 21 Jan

Reb Binyomin Gringras ventures into the intriguing realm of segulos, exploring which ancient Jewish customs genuinely deliver blessings and which are fabrica...

21 Jan

Mishpacha School’s Out 20 Jan

The Lakewood school district in New Jersey has been taken over by the state, largely due to the district's financial struggles and purported mismanagement cl...

20 Jan

Mishpacha Folic Acid, Without the Fear 20 Jan

Dr. Jennie Berkovich elucidates the essential role of folic acid in ensuring healthy pregnancies, addressing common misconceptions and the debate around synt...

20 Jan

Mishpacha Einstein’s Fool 20 Jan

Cindy Scarr discusses the ongoing trend of secular Israelis emigrating abroad, noting the contrasting lack of emigration among the Orthodox community. The ar...

20 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy A national student Shabbaton 20 years in the making 20 Jan

More than 300 Jewish student leaders from over 25 Canadian universities gathered in Toronto for a national Shabbaton, the first such event in nearly 20 years...

20 Jan

Future of Jewish British schools are erasing the Holocaust. 19 Jan

Leo Pearlman addresses a troubling trend in British education where the recognition and teaching of the Holocaust are diminishing significantly, linked to ri...

19 Jan

My Jewish Mommy Life WEIGHT LOSS UPDATE: How I Lost 15 Lbs. In Three Months! 19 Jan

The video discusses Marion Ashley's journey of losing 15 pounds over three months. She shares insights into her weight loss strategy, which includes a combin...

19 Jan

Future of Jewish We need to teach Jewish power, not just Jewish pride. 17 Jan

Adam Hummel argues that Diaspora Jews need to reclaim the active role they historically played in Zionism, which has evolved from an ideal born out of Jewish...

17 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy Don’t wait for the next headline to support Jewish students 15 Jan

In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks involving Israel and Hamas, antisemitism has notably increased on college campuses, with a surge in incidents repor...

15 Jan

JTA Tulsa’s Jewish community pushes back on Oklahoma Jewish charter school proposal 15 Jan

The Jewish community leaders in Tulsa are opposing a proposal for a publicly funded Jewish charter school in Oklahoma, expressing concerns over the lack of l...

15 Jan

Forward A Yale student returns to class, with a Jewish question (and answer) about why she's there 15 Jan

Mia Rose Kohn, a cartoonist and Yale junior, reflects on the Jewish perspective of education in the inaugural piece of her graphic column for the Forward. Th...

15 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy We need a different model: From tuition to stipends 15 Jan

Rabbi Matthew Goldstone, in response to the Atra report "From Calling to Career: Mapping the Current State and Future of Rabbinic Leadership," argues that th...

15 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah Should Religious Values be Taught in Public Schools? 14 Jan

Peter Deutsch, the founder of the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation, explores the intense cultural debate in the U.S. over whether public education ...

14 Jan

Mishpacha Parshas Va’eira: 5786 13 Jan

The reflection on Parshas Vaeira highlights how Moshe's experience with Bnei Yisrael and Pharaoh underscores the importance of having a receptive audience wh...

13 Jan

Mishpacha Inner Peace: Personal Development 13 Jan

The article "Inner Peace: Personal Development" focuses on the concept of hishtavus—a lesser-known middah or character trait from Jewish teachings—which deno...

13 Jan

The Cholent Sponsored: Hebrew University Pre-College Teen Summer Program 13 Jan

American Jewish teens no longer have to choose between enhancing their college applications or exploring personal growth in Israel, thanks to Hebrew Universi...

13 Jan

JTA Oklahoma board to vote on application for religious Jewish charter school, teeing up potential battle 13 Jan

A new proposal by the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation seeks to establish the first publicly funded religious Jewish charter school in Okl...

13 Jan

Living Lchaim How A Businessman Became a Torah Rebbe for 50,000 Jews 13 Jan

Rav Eli Stefansky has transformed from a successful businessman into a renowned Torah teacher, reaching approximately 50,000 Jews globally. He is the founder...

13 Jan

Future of Jewish London's University for Islamists 12 Jan

Nicole Lampert critiques University College London (UCL) for becoming a hotbed of extremism and antisemitism, particularly after the October 7th Hamas-led at...

12 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy For tomorrow’s rabbinate, we must up our game 12 Jan

Rabbi Daniel Landes, reflecting on over fifty years of experience in training rabbis, discusses the current crisis in rabbinic education and recruitment high...

12 Jan

Hadassah REVIEW: ‘A Different Spirit’ 9 Jan

"A Different Spirit: Creating Meaningful Bnai Mitzvah for Children with Disabilities," edited by Howard Blas and Ilana Trachtman, is a pioneering anthology o...

9 Jan

Forward Cooper Union settles antisemitism case with 10 Jewish students who were barricaded in library after Oct. 7 8 Jan

Cooper Union in New York City has settled a Title VI antisemitic discrimination case, providing restitution to ten Jewish students who were barricaded in the...

8 Jan

Rationalist Judaism A Public Apology for Slandering Charedi Institutions 8 Jan

Rabbi Natan Slifkin acknowledges an error in his previous accusation against Charedi institutions regarding the misallocation of approximately one billion sh...

8 Jan

Chabad.org From OY TO JOY In Four Weeks! 8 Jan

"From OY TO JOY In Four Weeks!" is indicative of a Chabad initiative aimed at improving personal well-being and achieving a positive outlook through Jewish t...

8 Jan

Living Lchaim How to Talk About Suicide and Those Who Struggle 8 Jan

Hadassah Zirkind, a suicide prevention advocate with personal experience of mental health struggles, shares her insights on how communities can better addres...

8 Jan

JTA These Jewish day schools embracing AI are reimagining education for the high-tech era 7 Jan

Jewish day schools across North America are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into their educational frameworks, reshaping traditional learnin...

7 Jan

Sonya's Prep How We Celebrate Shabbat Without the Prep | A Shabbaton, Torah Learning & Reconnecting as a Couple 7 Jan

Attending a Shabbaton organized by Kinyan HaMasecheta, a Torah learning program, the creator and her husband enjoy a Shabbat experience focused on spiritual ...

7 Jan

18forty Stranger in a Strange Land: 5 Lessons on Identity from Egypt 7 Jan

The article from 18Forty explores five lessons on identity from the Book of Exodus, highlighting the timeless struggle of Jewish communities in the diaspora ...

7 Jan

Mishpacha Eps 6. Let’s Talk Gifted Children 7 Jan

Rabbi Garfiel and Rabbi Schonfeld delve into the world of gifted education in this podcast episode from Mishpacha Magazine. They share personal insights from...

7 Jan

The Free Press How a Cornell Professor Drove an Israeli Student out of His Class 6 Jan

At Cornell University, the foundational principle is inclusivity, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue their academic interests freely. H...

6 Jan

Mishpacha Ripple Effect 6 Jan

Addressing executive functioning challenges can have a significant impact on personal and familial well-being, as illustrated through the experiences shared ...

6 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy What Orthodoxy has to offer for non-Orthodox Jews — and no, it’s not ‘kiruv’ 6 Jan

Prompted by a post-October 7 resurgence in interest among American Jews for a meaningful Jewish life, this piece by Dovid Bashevkin argues for broader adapta...

6 Jan

Forward These Jewish artists are searching for home — at America's only Catholic historically Black university 5 Jan

Israeli artists Neta Elkayam and Amit Hai Cohen are deeply immersed in fostering cultural exchange and understanding at Xavier University of Louisiana, the o...

5 Jan

New Voices When You’re Our Age, You Have Nothing 2 Jan

This reflective narrative explores the complexities of friendship, competition, and identity among high school seniors navigating college admissions. The pro...

2 Jan

Forward Judge lets California antisemitism law take effect, rejecting teachers’ censorship claims 2 Jan

A federal judge upheld the implementation of California's new law, AB 715, aimed at countering antisemitism in educational settings despite challenges claimi...

2 Jan

Forward Judge lets California antisemitism law take effect, rejecting teachers’ censorship claims 2 Jan

A California law, AB 715, designed to combat antisemitism in schools, will take effect following a federal judge's decision. The law establishes a new state ...

2 Jan

Future of Jewish 26 Jewish Things You Should Try in 2026 1 Jan

2026 offers Jewish individuals a chance to explore their heritage in novel ways, from spiritual practices like Jewish meditation and Shabbat hosting to engag...

1 Jan