Forward
How a controversial definition of antisemitism is making its way into state laws — from banning masks to training cops
28 May 2025
The adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism is causing significant shifts in state laws across the U.S...
28 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Anti Zionism is Antisemitism - and Harvard
28 May 2025
The article argues that anti-Zionism is tantamount to antisemitism and criticizes prestigious institutions like Harvard University for perpetuating this ideo...
28 May 2025
Kveller
Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s Commencement Speech Must Be Heard
28 May 2025
Rachel Goldberg-Polin delivered a poignant commencement speech at Yeshiva University's graduation ceremony, which revolved around themes of unity and balance...
28 May 2025
Ami
Matan Torah and Beyond // Reflections and insights from the Munkatcher Rebbe
28 May 2025
In this engaging reflection, Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter shares insights from his conversation with the Munkatcher Rebbe on the occasion of Yom Tov and in lig...
28 May 2025
Forward
Ethnic studies compromise opens door to broader antisemitism legislation in California
27 May 2025
California has made progress on addressing antisemitism within its educational system, following a long-standing debate over ethnic studies curricula that so...
27 May 2025
JTA
In California, Jewish leaders swap ethnic studies battle for fighting antisemitism in schools — with allies
27 May 2025
In California, Jewish leaders have shifted their focus from disputing a controversial ethnic studies curriculum to collaborating with racial and ethnic caucu...
27 May 2025
Mishpacha
Bridge Across Time
27 May 2025
Rav Mendel Kaplan's memory and teachings continue to resonate deeply with his former students, even four decades after his passing. Known as the Philly talmi...
27 May 2025
Jewish Lives
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FRANZ BOAS
27 May 2025
Franz Boas is recognized for challenging the racial hierarchies of his time by promoting cultural relativism, which continues to hold relevance today. His li...
27 May 2025
Tel Aviv Review
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How Do You Say Orientalism in Hebrew?
26 May 2025
Dr. Amit Levy delves into the history of Oriental studies in Israel, highlighting the significant influence of German Orientalism transplanted by Jewish scho...
26 May 2025
Chabad.org
Everything Jewish you need to know for the week of 5/25/2025
25 May 2025
In this episode of "Everything Jewish you need to know for the week of 5/25/2025," the hosts delve into a range of topics, including the latest trending diet...
25 May 2025
Future of Jewish
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25 May 2025
Future of Jewish is a publication dedicated to enhancing understanding and dialogue around Judaism, Israel, and the global Jewish experience. Led by Joshua H...
25 May 2025
JTA
Trump administration says Columbia University ‘continually failed to protect Jewish students’
23 May 2025
The Trump administration has concluded an investigation into Columbia University's handling of antisemitic harassment, finding the institution had been indif...
23 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The cost of continuity for the Jewish middle class
23 May 2025
Many Jewish middle-class families face immense financial barriers to enrolling their children in day schools, seen as vital to Jewish continuity and identity...
23 May 2025
JTA
White House revokes Harvard’s right to enroll international students, including Jews from abroad
22 May 2025
The Trump administration has withdrawn Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, including Jewish students from abroad, citing efforts t...
22 May 2025
Rationalist Judaism
A Tour for Gur
22 May 2025
Natan Slifkin details an unexpected day at The Biblical Museum of Natural History, where he led six tours for groups of Gur Chassidic children. Due to a lack...
22 May 2025
JTA
Supreme Court deadlock blocks Oklahoma’s plan for religious charter school, in pivotal case
22 May 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court reached a 4-4 deadlock, leaving in place a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that prevents the establishment of a publicly funded r...
22 May 2025
The Free Press
Attacking Jews at Harvard Gets Rewarded. Plus . . .
22 May 2025
An incident at Harvard University on October 18, 2023, involving an antisemitic attack by faculty members on an Israeli student, has raised significant conce...
22 May 2025
The Free Press
Attacking Jews at Harvard Doesn’t Just Go Unpunished. It Gets Rewarded.
22 May 2025
The article by Johanna Berkman discusses rising antisemitic incidents on U.S. college campuses, particularly following the Hamas attack on Israel on October ...
22 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Developing future-focused Jewish leaders
22 May 2025
Jewish leaders today face a complex and rapidly changing world, with numerous challenges that threaten to trap them in reactive postures. The Wexner Foundati...
22 May 2025
JTA
Yeshiva University faculty members sign letter decrying Elise Stefanik graduation honor
21 May 2025
A group of Yeshiva University faculty members are protesting the institution's decision to honor Rep. Elise Stefanik with the Presidential Medallion at their...
21 May 2025
JTA
George Washington U bans student commencement speaker from campus after speech calling to divest from Israel
21 May 2025
George Washington University has banned a student, Cecilia Culver, from its campus after she used her commencement speech to advocate for divestment from Isr...
21 May 2025
Forward
At Columbia’s commencement, Mahmoud Khalil and free speech loom large
21 May 2025
Columbia University recently faced significant student unrest during its commencement ceremonies, related to the Israel-Hamas conflict and the detention of M...
21 May 2025
Forward
Six categories of Jewish students fill in the ‘missing middle’ pieces of campus antisemitism puzzle
21 May 2025
In the context of growing tensions around Israel and antisemitism on college campuses, Jewish students fall into six distinct categories, as identified in a ...
21 May 2025
Forward
We are Jewish students from universities Trump is targeting. He’s not protecting us
21 May 2025
Jewish students from various universities, targeted by the Trump Administration's task force on antisemitism, express their disapproval of the measures being...
21 May 2025
Forward
Yeshiva University faculty protest commencement honor for Republican star Elise Stefanik
21 May 2025
Faculty at Yeshiva University have expressed strong objections to the institution's decision to honor Rep. Elise Stefanik with its Presidential Medallion and...
21 May 2025
Forward
Those new Isabel Allende and Percival Everett novels are fake, but the scandal surrounding them is real
21 May 2025
A recent controversy involving the Chicago Sun-Times serves as a modern illustration of issues central to Jewish learning traditions. The newspaper published...
21 May 2025
Jewdicious
Tween Torah & Teenager
21 May 2025
Abigail Pickus reflects on the complexities of guiding her son through the bar mitzvah preparation process while navigating the transition from childhood to ...
21 May 2025
Unpacked
Unpacked Channel Trailer
21 May 2025
Unpacked is a YouTube channel designed to provide comprehensive and engaging content on topics related to Israel and Judaism. Their videos offer insights and...
21 May 2025
Forward
After harassment at Columbia, this Jewish undergrad felt most attacked by her student paper
21 May 2025
Eliana Goldin, a Jewish student leader at Columbia University, faced intense harassment after a misinterpreted Instagram poll, which she explains as part of ...
21 May 2025
Mishpacha
Miserable Munchkins
20 May 2025
Cindy Scarr explores the challenges parents face while trying to keep their children perpetually happy, emphasizing that striving to satisfy every whim may l...
20 May 2025
Mishpacha
Family Living: Eight Things Your ER Doctor Wishes You Knew
20 May 2025
Dr. Aaron R., an ER doctor based in Chicago, offers critical advice on avoiding unnecessary emergency room visits and keeping safe. He emphasizes the importa...
20 May 2025
Mishpacha
Faithful Healer
20 May 2025
Roughly 30 years ago, Cindy Scarr recounts the harrowing time when her son Dovid experienced a mysterious and severe illness while attending a yeshivah far f...
20 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The State of the Jews
20 May 2025
The debate on the future of Judaism centers around educational priorities and how they align with Jewish values and political beliefs. General Yair Golan's c...
20 May 2025
Jewish Action
Up All Night, Wondering: Shavuot “Would You Rather?” Questions for All Ages
20 May 2025
Sari Kopitnikoff presents a playful yet engaging approach to celebrating Shavuot with a series of 'Would You Rather?' questions themed around the holiday. Th...
20 May 2025
JTA
School vouchers would expand nationwide under federal proposal cheered by Orthodox groups
20 May 2025
Orthodox groups are celebrating a federal proposal to introduce nationwide school vouchers, which would support families sending children to Jewish schools, ...
20 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Rabbi Eliezer Melamed on Torah and Science
19 May 2025
Rabbi Eliezer Melamed addresses the complex relationship between Torah and science, highlighting the challenges faced by traditions in the face of modern sci...
19 May 2025
Mishpacha
Let’s Talk Tefillah (Feat. Rabbi Yitzchak Feigenbaum)
19 May 2025
Rabbis Garfield and Schonfeld, joined by Rabbi Yitzchak Feigenbaum, delve into effective methods for engaging children in tefillah (prayer) practice. They ex...
19 May 2025
Tablet
Ask Your Doctor if Jihad Is Right for You
19 May 2025
The article by Jay P. Greene highlights a significant antisemitism problem in the medical field, particularly among doctors, with a notable overrepresentatio...
19 May 2025
Forward
NYU withholds diploma of student who condemned ‘genocide’ and ‘atrocities currently happening in Palestine’ in graduation speech
16 May 2025
Logan Rozos, a graduate of New York University (NYU), had his diploma withheld after delivering a commencement speech condemning U.S. involvement in what he ...
16 May 2025
Forward
Bill Ackman’s keynote on antisemitism at academic symposium rankles Jewish scholars
16 May 2025
Bill Ackman's keynote at a symposium on antisemitism at the Center for Jewish History has sparked controversy among academics. Critics argue that Ackman, a h...
16 May 2025
Forward
Is Wikipedia a cesspool of antisemitism? Don't trust the ADL's answer.
16 May 2025
Shira Klein criticizes the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) report alleging antisemitism on Wikipedia, claiming it distorts scholarly work, including her own r...
16 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
What Jewish students actually want
16 May 2025
Jewish students on college campuses face persistent antisemitism that extends beyond high-profile incidents, indicating a deeper cultural problem that requir...
16 May 2025
Jewish History Uncensored
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The Sefer Level Challenge
15 May 2025
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the nuanced challenges of understanding the themes and structure of Sifrey Tanach at the "Sefer level." He emphasizes a p...
15 May 2025
Chabad.org
You’ll NEVER Believe What This Rabbi Did In College
14 May 2025
In this episode of the podcast "Ordinary People Extraordinary Stories," the spotlight is on Rabbi Label Lamm. The session delves into Rabbi Lamm’s formative ...
14 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The quiet work that secures the Jewish future
14 May 2025
In response to rising antisemitism and the need for Jewish continuity, the importance of Jewish day schools is highlighted as a cornerstone for building a vi...
14 May 2025
Sapir
Publisher's Note
14 May 2025
The National Jewish Population Survey of 1990, reporting a 52% intermarriage rate, catalyzed a "Jewish continuity" movement that initially emphasized educati...
14 May 2025
Sapir
Publisher's Note
14 May 2025
Jacob Neusner famously argued that civilization depends on the transmission of memory and learning across generations. This sentiment resonates with current ...
14 May 2025
Sapir
Goodbye, Columbia
14 May 2025
Amidst waning public confidence in American higher education, the article proposes a strategic approach for enhancing the Jewish experience and improving uni...
14 May 2025
Sapir
Lawfare
14 May 2025
The article explores the evolving impact of legal action in combating antisemitism on American college campuses. Historically, American Jews faced limited su...
14 May 2025
Sapir
The Encampment Mindset
14 May 2025
The article analyzes the psychological drivers behind student activism using examples like the Columbia University protests. It delves into how young people ...
14 May 2025