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Guilt by Identification: Jewish Pride in a Hostile Environment – with Daniel Held
25 Jul 2025
Faced with rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism, Jewish communities are navigating how to embrace and teach Jewish pride and identity in an increasingly host...
25 Jul 2025
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Tal Fortgang and David E. Bernstein on Defending Jewish Civil Right on Campus: How the government can fight anti-Semitism effectively and legally
25 Jul 2025
Columbia University recently agreed to a $200 million settlement with the Trump administration, marking significant governmental action against antisemitism ...
25 Jul 2025
Sources
It Is Time to Take the Palestinian Narrative More Seriously
24 Jul 2025
Michael Koplow examines the need for American Jews to engage with the Palestinian narrative, particularly in light of its divergence from the dominant histor...
24 Jul 2025
Jewish Action
Meaningful Mourning: Helping Kids Connect With Tishah B’Av
24 Jul 2025
Helping children connect with Tishah B'Av, a day of mourning for the Beit Hamikdash's destruction, can be challenging due to its abstract nature. Sari Kopitn...
24 Jul 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Passing the mic: How we let students take the lead
24 Jul 2025
Future Tense is a podcast initiated by the Shalom Hartman Institute to bring the voices of young Jewish leaders to the forefront, amidst the challenging land...
24 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Forbidden Waters are Sweet
23 Jul 2025
The article explores the inefficacy of bans on technology, particularly within Jewish communities, focusing on the recent AI restrictions imposed by the Karl...
23 Jul 2025
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Dan Ben-David: Israel's moment of truth is here
23 Jul 2025
Dan Ben-David argues that Israel is at a critical juncture, necessitating comprehensive reforms in education, budget management, government structure, and th...
23 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
The Scenic Route
22 Jul 2025
Cindy Scarr shares a nostalgic recount of a formative summer backpacking trip in the 90s with her friend Joel Pomerantz at the Cuyahoga Valley National Recre...
22 Jul 2025
JTA
Rabbi Neil Danzig, scholar who unlocked mysteries of the Talmud, dies at 74
22 Jul 2025
Rabbi Neil Danzig, a respected scholar of medieval rabbinic literature and an authority on the Geonim, passed away at age 74. A professor at the Jewish Theol...
22 Jul 2025
JTA
Judge in Trump-Harvard case questions tie between antisemitism allegations and federal funding cuts
21 Jul 2025
A federal court case in Boston is evaluating the Trump administration's decision to freeze over $2 billion in federal research funding to Harvard University,...
21 Jul 2025
JTA
NEA board rejects members’ proposal to sever ties with ADL
21 Jul 2025
The National Education Association (NEA), the leading teachers union in the U.S., has opted against a proposal by its delegates to sever ties with the Anti-D...
21 Jul 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
How a network of sci-tech schools in Israel offers a model for Haredi integration
21 Jul 2025
The Israel Sci-Tech School Network (ISTS) is pioneering a successful model for integrating Haredi individuals into the Israeli army and workforce without sac...
21 Jul 2025
Forward
Nation’s largest teachers union rejects move to cut ties with ADL
20 Jul 2025
The National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers' union in the U.S., decided against a resolution to cut ties with the Anti-Defamation League (...
20 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
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20 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is a publication committed to providing in-depth analysis on topics related to Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world...
20 Jul 2025
JTA
Students at Netanyahu’s Pennsylvania high school want him ejected from the alumni hall of fame
18 Jul 2025
Students at Cheltenham High School in Pennsylvania have launched a petition to remove Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from the school's alumni hall...
18 Jul 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
This just in: Let day school students teach themselves, and each other, about Israel through journalism
18 Jul 2025
Joelle Keene, Executive Director of the Jewish Scholastic Press Association, argues for a revamp of how Israel is taught in Jewish day schools, advocating fo...
18 Jul 2025
JTA
Antisemitic assaults and vandalism are down on campuses but online bullying is up, Hillel finds
17 Jul 2025
Hillel International's recent report reveals a shift in the nature of antisemitic incidents on college campuses, with a decline in physical assaults and vand...
17 Jul 2025
JTA
Transportation secretary grilled over decision to rehang Jesus painting at Merchant Marine Academy
17 Jul 2025
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's decision to rehang a large painting of Jesus at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has sparked controversy, particul...
17 Jul 2025
Tablet
The Silencing of Jewish Students
17 Jul 2025
Eric Kaufmann's report explores the shifting political dynamics on Ivy League campuses, where Jewish students increasingly self-censor due to rising pro-Pale...
17 Jul 2025
Forward
Columbia adopts controversial antisemitism definition as it negotiates with Trump administration
16 Jul 2025
Columbia University is adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism and engaging with Jewish nonprofits to address ...
16 Jul 2025
JTA
Columbia adopts Israel-related antisemitism definition as it negotiates with Trump administration
16 Jul 2025
Columbia University is adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism as part of efforts to address concerns over ant...
16 Jul 2025
Forward
She was my Hebrew school bully — and I finally learned what happened to her
16 Jul 2025
Joan Afton recounts her childhood experience of being bullied at her secular humanist Hebrew school, which was located far from her suburban Chicago home. De...
16 Jul 2025
Forward
Tidbits: Time Magazine honors young man for promoting Holocaust education
16 Jul 2025
Time Magazine has recognized a young man for his impactful efforts in promoting Holocaust education among younger generations. This honor highlights his inno...
16 Jul 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Education must not pay the price of war yet again
16 Jul 2025
Israel faces a severe teacher shortage, needing tens of thousands more educators by 2026, jeopardizing the quality of education and, consequently, the nation...
16 Jul 2025
Sonya's Prep
🧽 Rust Stain on Quartz? Watch This Before You Panic!
16 Jul 2025
Sonya’s Prep presents a practical cleaning guide for removing rust stains from quartz countertops, specifically addressing the common issue caused by cast ir...
16 Jul 2025
Tablet
Gen Z Jews
16 Jul 2025
Abigail Pogrebin explores the complex and often misunderstood relationship Gen Z Jews have with their identity and faith. Despite being characterized as less...
16 Jul 2025
Tablet
Why I’m Leaving Columbia
16 Jul 2025
In his article, Shai Davidai explains his decision to leave Columbia University, citing ongoing antisemitism and a lack of leadership in addressing it. He de...
16 Jul 2025
Living Lchaim
19 Side Hustles to Make More Money
15 Jul 2025
In this episode of the Kosher Money Podcast, a comprehensive analysis of 19 potential side hustles provides practical advice for those seeking to supplement ...
15 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
Summer Is Here… and So Is the Mess
15 Jul 2025
Cindy Scarr offers a practical guide for maintaining sanity in a household during the chaotic summer months, emphasizing the importance of systems over disci...
15 Jul 2025
Jewish Review of Books
The Cost of Immersion
15 Jul 2025
Elliott Abrams, in his latest book "If You Will It: Rebuilding Jewish Peoplehood for the 21st Century," critiques the current strategies for Jewish continuit...
15 Jul 2025
Jewish Review of Books
The Cost of Immersion
15 Jul 2025
Elliott Abrams, in his recent book "If You Will It: Rebuilding Jewish Peoplehood for the 21st Century," addresses the pressing issue of Jewish continuity in ...
15 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
The Hardest Jewish Lesson I’m Teaching My Children
15 Jul 2025
Mijal Bitton, a scholar and spiritual leader, reflects on the complex challenge of instilling in her children an unwavering Jewish identity amidst an increas...
15 Jul 2025
Jewish Action
You’ve Got Mail!: 10 Fun and Simple Ways to Make a Camper’s Day
14 Jul 2025
Receiving mail at summer camp is an unparalleled joy for campers, as Sari Kopitnikoff reminisces in her article offering ten creative and quick ideas to make...
14 Jul 2025
Lehrhaus
To Learn and To Teach
14 Jul 2025
Shimi Kaufman delves into the multifaceted nature of Talmud Torah, the study of Torah, which is often seen as the pinnacle of religious achievement for Jews....
14 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
Both Nazis and Communists hate Jews. Only one is taught in schools.
11 Jul 2025
Erica Smith explores the disparity in how antisemitism from Nazism and communism is perceived and taught in educational systems. While Nazism is universally ...
11 Jul 2025
Forward
'If Yiddish isn't safe at Brandeis, where is it safe?'
11 Jul 2025
Brandeis University, a historically Jewish institution known for its strong Jewish studies, is set to suspend its Yiddish program due to financial concerns a...
11 Jul 2025
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Robert Satloff on Revitalizing Middle East Studies: A new graduate program promises to restore scholarly integrity to a debased field
11 Jul 2025
Robert Satloff discusses the state of Middle East studies in American universities, particularly the problem of ideological biases against Israel and the inf...
11 Jul 2025
Forward
Why a major teachers union voted to break ties with the ADL
10 Jul 2025
The National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers union in the U.S., passed a resolution to sever ties with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), hi...
10 Jul 2025
JTA
Conservative movement relaunches Israel gap-year program, swapping kibbutzes for Tel Aviv
10 Jul 2025
The Conservative movement in the United States is revitalizing its Israel gap-year program, Nativ, set to relaunch in 2026. This relaunch comes after the pro...
10 Jul 2025
Tablet
Can AI Save Jewish Studies?
10 Jul 2025
The article explores the dualistic potential of artificial intelligence within the realm of Jewish studies. While AI poses challenges due to its impact on co...
10 Jul 2025
Jewish Insider
Jewish students forge ahead in attending Ivy League universities, despite fears of antisemitism
10 Jul 2025
Jewish students have continued to enroll in Ivy League universities despite concerns over rising antisemitism on campuses. This trend reflects both the deter...
10 Jul 2025
JTA
Shai Davidai, pro-Israel professor who challenged Columbia University over antisemitism, has resigned
9 Jul 2025
Shai Davidai, an Israeli professor at Columbia University known for his vocal opposition to the institution's handling of antisemitic incidents on campus, ha...
9 Jul 2025
JTA
Largest teachers union in the country narrowly votes to sever ties with the ADL
9 Jul 2025
The National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers union in the US, has narrowly passed a measure to sever ties with the Anti-Defamation League (...
9 Jul 2025
JTA
Jewish schools — and their families — poised for windfall under new federal tax-credit program
9 Jul 2025
The introduction of a new federal tax credit for private school tuition, part of President Trump's recent tax and spending package, represents a major victor...
9 Jul 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
What personalized Jewish learning contributes to the service movement
9 Jul 2025
Personalized Jewish learning significantly enhances the Jewish service movement by integrating Jewish values into meaningful acts of service. At Repair the W...
9 Jul 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Approaching encounters with curiosity and not with judgement
9 Jul 2025
The article highlights the disparity in cultural preparation between Israeli and American Jewish teens participating in cross-cultural encounters. While Isra...
9 Jul 2025
Forward
Could a $1,700 rebate change the landscape of Jewish education?
9 Jul 2025
The newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces a national school voucher program called the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), offering up t...
9 Jul 2025
Ami
Delivering for his Constituents
9 Jul 2025
Avigdor Avi Schnall is a Democratic politician serving in New Jersey's 30th legislative district while also working with Agudas Yisrael. Schnall's efforts in...
9 Jul 2025
JTA
These Jewish New Yorkers are reconsidering attending college in the Northeast
8 Jul 2025
In the wake of increasing antisemitism on Northeastern college campuses, Jewish students are reconsidering their college choices. Students at prestigious ins...
8 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
More Than Tzedakah
8 Jul 2025
As the Orthodox Jewish communities grow, the financial strain on Jewish education systems becomes increasingly unsustainable. Cindy Scarr emphasizes that fun...
8 Jul 2025