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Rabbi Amy S. Wallk, from Temple Beth El in Springfield, Massachusetts, led a group of diverse public school educators on a trip to Israel. The initiative, su...

A new organization, the Anti-Zionist Jewish Student Front, has emerged on college campuses, formed by Jewish student activists who broke away from Jewish Voi...

Sal and Nina Litvak, also known as the "Accidental Talmudist," have made significant strides in introducing and popularizing Shabbat and other aspects of Jew...

Cindy Scarr recounts a poignant story shared by Reb Yisrael during a pre-Selichos talk at a synagogue, emphasizing themes of empathy and understanding. The s...

In response to a $29 million deficit, the University of Oregon announced budget cuts that leave the Judaic studies faculty and degree programs intact, despit...

Princeton University's President Christopher Eisgruber's new book, while arguing in favor of academia's role in protecting free speech, is critiqued for its ...

Dr. Jennie Berkovich, a pediatrician and education director at the Jewish Orthodox Medical Association, advocates for the perspective of 'food as medicine,' ...

Maarten Boudry's guest essay critiques the increasingly prevalent calls for academic boycotts against Israeli institutions on university campuses worldwide, ...

Hakham Ratson Arussi discusses the prohibition of receiving monetary compensation for teaching Torah and its application in modern times, contrasting Maimoni...

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Daphne Macedonia addresses the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, emphasizing the importance of active involvement in Judaism, especially by the young...

Penny Schwartz highlights a diverse selection of new children's books for the High Holidays that reflect cultural variety and the themes of renewal and hospi...

Northwestern University President Michael Schill, a Jewish descendant of Holocaust survivors, has announced his resignation amidst intense scrutiny and press...

Naomi Schaefer Riley discusses how her article 'College Board Games' led to the discontinuation of the College Board's Landscape program, which covertly bypa...

California's legislative session is nearing its end, and lawmakers are under pressure to pass AB 715, a bill aimed at combating antisemitism in K-12 educatio...

Jewish nonprofit leaders are notably unprepared for the integration of AI within their organizations, with only 2% having fully embraced it, despite its pote...

The podcast "Bonjour Chai" delves into the complexities and expectations surrounding Jewish day school education, raising questions about the benchmarks for ...

Amidst a federal anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) campaign led by the Trump administration, Columbia University faces a unique stipulation—while D...

Navigating the task of packing kosher dairy lunches for children attending Jewish preschools can be daunting, especially for parents new to kosher dietary la...

Faculty members at the University of Oregon's Jewish Studies program are concerned about potential job losses and program cuts amid the university's $30 mill...

The Stanley I. Chera Sephardic Academy of Manhattan, an Orthodox Sephardic Jewish day school located on the Upper East Side, is experiencing significant grow...

Jonah Lowenfeld highlights his family's positive experience with the Rodeph Sholom School, Manhattan's only Reform Jewish day school. Despite initially havin...

Former Harvard Divinity student Shabbos Kestenbaum is suing Harvard, claiming it tolerates antisemitism, a position highlighting his broader defense of Israe...

A federal judge has reinstated the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, overturning a suspension that limited the...

Renata Firestone reflects on how transitioning from a Jewish day school to a diverse public high school in New York enhanced her Jewish identity. While appre...

Jewish day schools are pivotal to the continuity and vitality of Jewish life in North America, serving as centers of education, culture, and community leader...

The article discusses a trio of issues within the Jewish community, focusing on aspects of education, parenting, and behavioral discipline. A teacher highlig...

Many parents face the challenge of early morning wake-ups and often resort to screens as a quick fix to buy some extra rest. However, experts warn that habit...

Ivy Eisenberg shares her humorous journey from a child disappointed by not receiving a miniature Torah in Hebrew school to reclaiming Jewish learning as an a...

Amidst increasing antisemitism and societal polarization, Jewish communal professionals face burnout, threatening the infrastructure of Jewish life. Barry Fi...

Koren Publishers is releasing a posthumous edition of the Koren Shalem Humash featuring new translations and insights by the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. This ...

Shuli Karkowsky and Elizabeth Mandel discuss their work with Moving Traditions and jGirls+ Magazine, which aims to transform how Jewish teens engage with lea...

Peter Beinart interviews Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian-American green card holder, on his experience of being abducted by the Trump administration due to his...

Ido Hevroni, a professor at Shalem College, explores how Homer's ancient epics become intensely personal for his students who are soldiers currently experien...

As college students face the daunting task of managing limited finances, Stacey Zrihen, a financial planner and budgeting expert within the Orthodox communit...

Many children experience anxiety as the new school year approaches, whether they're entering kindergarten or high school. Etti Siegel offers insights into su...

Alex Fleksher shares her excitement and anticipation as she steps into her new role as the dean of academics at Chaviva High School for Girls in Cleveland, O...

The article discusses the impact of recent upheavals at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Orthodox Jewish communities and their vulnera...

Beverly Hills Unified School District has decided to display Israeli flags in its facilities during Jewish Heritage Month, igniting a debate on whether such ...

As the new school year begins, Rabbi Garfield and Rabbi Schonfeld explore the back-to-school challenges faced by both parents and educators. They discuss str...

Jewish students in Ontario are increasingly facing antisemitism on university campuses, but many are combating this by embracing their Jewish identity more o...

Cindy Scarr recounts the challenges faced by her family due to her son Rephael's struggles with ADHD. Despite being a bright and curious child, Rephael's ina...

Navigating a child's experience with different teaching styles is a topic explored in depth by Rabbi Ari Schonfeld and Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield. Parents are...

Cindy Scarr's article recounts her childhood experiences with her father, "Abba," who passionately taught Torah values to children from primarily unaffiliate...

Exploring the profound connection between mind and body, the article emphasizes how our thoughts, beliefs, and expectations can shape our physical and emotio...

Nila Rosen, senior director of learning and research at the Foundation for Jewish Camp, explores the evolving expectations of parents for communication from ...

Zohran Mamdani, a frontrunner in the New York City mayor's race, credits much of his educational and political growth to his former high school social studie...

Rabbi Berel Wein is renowned for his extensive work in popularizing Jewish history. His efforts have made significant historical narratives more accessible t...

The episode explores book recommendations for college freshmen and favorite board games, providing listeners with thoughtful insights and entertainment optio...

David Myers and Andrew Koss discuss whether the focus of Jewish studies professors and their responses to recent political events represent a turn against th...