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Readers respond to recent articles in Mishpacha Magazine. One reader emphasizes the importance of portraying Torah leaders with a more humanized perspective ...

David Keyes highlights the emerging threats posed by nations like China, Iran, and Qatar, which leverage soft power to influence international perspectives a...

The article emphasizes the imperative for Jewish campus professionals to support students facing antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on American college c...

In a critical examination of contemporary academia, Bob Goldberg argues that many Jewish academic programs, originally intended to preserve Jewish memory and...

Rabbi Moshe Taragin's perspectives on antisemitism highlight its deep historical and moral roots, arguing that it reflects broader societal moral failings ra...

Five Jewish senators, including Chuck Schumer, have accused the Trump administration of exploiting the issue of antisemitism as a pretext to target universit...

Sam Mitzmann's essay delves into the lessons from "Fiddler on the Roof," highlighting the pitfalls of complacency in Jewish tradition and identity. Through t...

Interfaith couples often face challenges in integrating into Jewish life, feeling like outsiders in an insiders' community. The Embark program by Mem Global ...

The American Jewish Committee (AJC), led by CEO Ted Deutch, is navigating a complex landscape in response to the Trump administration's policies on campus an...

American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) celebrates its centennial along with Hebrew University of Jerusalem, emphasizing its pivotal role amidst ris...

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order mandating that U.S. colleges and universities report all foreign funding. This move aligns with demands ...

Social studies teacher Jennifer Wasserstrom Doty reflects on her innovative approach to Holocaust education as she nears retirement. Facing the dwindling num...

In 2025, anti-Israel protests on U.S. college campuses have notably declined compared to previous years, spurred by stricter university policies and pressure...

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has implemented a new policy barring colleges and universities from receiving research funding if they boycott Israel...

Alli Thresher, director of digital content for PJ Library, shares the creation journey of a new podcast aimed at representing diverse Jewish stories, particu...

The Bronx High School of Science, renowned for its distinguished alumni, also houses the unique Stuart S. Elenko Collection Holocaust Museum and Studies Cent...

Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman shares her harrowing childhood experiences and discusses her mission to combat antisemitism using platforms like TikTok. Lis...

Amid rising antisemitism on American campuses and broader societal tensions following the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Trump administration has targeted univer...

Rav Meir Nissim Mazuz, a revered Torah scholar and educator, is remembered for his profound impact on Torah study and his unique Iyun Tunisai approach, empha...

At a Pajaro Valley Unified School District meeting, two board members made comments perceived as antisemitic, sparking calls for an apology from the Anti-Def...

The podcast dissects the Trump administration's challenges in executing policies effectively, contrasting public showmanship with substantive governance acti...

In a recent discussion led by Rabbi Garfield and Rabbi Schonfeld, the challenges of raising balanced children in today’s restrictive environment are examined...

In the wake of increased antisemitic incidents following the October 7 Hamas attack, Ayal Feinberg highlights the urgent need to professionalize antisemitism...

Antisemitic incidents across the United States reached a new peak in 2024, as reported by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), with a notable 84% surge in such ...

In the wake of major challenges such as the aftermath of October 7 events, the Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Educations (CASJE) Research Digest...

As the number of living Holocaust survivors dwindles, a new analysis by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany highlights the urgency of re...

The Trump administration has increased pressure on Harvard University to release a report on antisemitism on its campus, demanding access to all documents re...

Karen Cyphers' essay explores the double standards in addressing antisemitism on college campuses, specifically focusing on how the identity of aggressors an...

In a bold statement against the federal government's demands, Harvard University stood its ground, thanks largely to its substantial endowment. This independ...

Ellen Ginsberg Simon critically examines the tensions faced by Jewish communities as U.S. government agencies enforce civil rights protections in universitie...

Texas Jews are divided over a new $1 billion school voucher program approved by the Texas House of Representatives, which will provide up to $10,000 per stud...

Author Dara Horn joins the podcast to discuss Jewish responses to tragic events, anti-Semitism, and optimism for the future, alongside her new graphic novel ...

MomentLive!, an initiative by the magazine \emph{Moment}, commemorates its fifth anniversary. Initially launched during the early days of the COVID-19 pandem...

In this opinion piece, the author critiques the perceived shift in American academia towards progressive, or 'woke,' ideologies, using Harvard University as ...

Several Jewish university presidents, including those from Harvard, Princeton, and MIT, are resisting the Trump administration's policies on campus antisemit...

Harvard University is at the center of a controversy involving the Trump administration's demand for increased compliance regarding the reporting of foreign ...

Jewish students at Northwestern University encountered disturbing anti-Israel graffiti on campus buildings during Passover, featuring messages like "death to...

The episode dissects the Trump administration's aptitude in various global negotiations, scrutinizing the handling of tariffs, Iran's nuclear program, and th...

Many teens are turning to language learning apps like Duolingo to supplement Hebrew education received at schools or synagogues. While providing a gamified l...

In this insightful discussion, Syrian activist Rawan Osman and Israeli journalist Eylon Levy delve into the complex dynamics that shape perceptions of Israel...

The article reviews "The Encampments," a documentary by Kei Pritsker and Michael T. Workman that explores pro-Palestinian student activism at Columbia Univer...

Easter remains a challenging time for Jewish communities due to continuing negative theological interpretations associated with the holiday. However, the art...

Passover Seders serve as a critical opportunity for Jewish families to engage in both education and tradition, with 62% of American Jews participating in the...

Eli Valley's report examines how pro-Israel groups have leveraged Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to silence pro-Palestinian speech on campuses. This legal ...

Paul E. Nahme, a professor at Brown University, argues that while pro-Palestinian protests have led to challenging discourse about Jewish and Palestinian per...

The discussion of the Four Sons in the Pesach Seder offers profound insights into diversity and the appreciation of varying abilities. This metaphor extends ...

Israel's Ministry for Diaspora Affairs is set to invest $4 million in 2025 in Project Aleph Bet, an initiative aimed at increasing enrollment in Jewish day s...

The California Department of Education (DOE) determined that an ethnic studies curriculum at Branham High School in San Jose discriminated against Jewish stu...

The Forverts, a prominent Jewish publication, is taking a brief hiatus and provides instructions for republishing their content during this period. Readers a...

In the era of generative AI, fostering the Jewish tradition of creative interpretation is essential in education. This perspective is emphasized by rabbinica...