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The article discusses various perspectives from readers responding to past issues of Mishpacha Magazine's Family First section. Topics include navigating the...

Cindy Scarr's narrative, set in a Jewish educational environment, deftly explores the challenges faced by both students and teachers in a specialized classro...

In the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel and the subsequent escalation of conflict, tensions between Jewish and Muslim communities have ...

Exploring the concept of a Chocolate Seder, this piece highlights an innovative approach to engaging individuals with Jewish tradition through a playful and ...

Ahead of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit to the U.S. Naval Academy, nearly 400 books including those on the Holocaust, antisemitism, and Jewish Americ...

The article discusses the disparity in resilience and confidence between Jewish children raised in Israel compared to those in the diaspora. It attributes Is...

In a poignant piece by University of Washington senior Marni Merritt, the article highlights the rise in antisemitism Jewish students have faced on campus, p...

Several universities have taken action to improve their ratings in the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) annual assessment of their responses to antisemitism. T...

The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), known for training Conservative rabbis and scholars, is expanding its academic offerings by launching a Master of Fine...

Amanda Berman argues that as Zionist Jews, it is crucial to condemn the Trump administration's campaign to deport students like Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia gr...

This opinion piece by Terrence Petty draws a parallel between Trump's alleged authoritarian tendencies and Hitler's historical suppression of academic freedo...

Dara Horn's latest work, "One Little Goat: A Passover Catastrophe," is a middle-grade graphic novel that creatively combines history and Jewish tradition, ai...

In a bid to address plummeting Hebrew school enrollment and adapt to the diverse needs of self-identified unaffiliated Jewish families, a research initiative...

The article explores the concept of meritocracy, emphasizing the historical association of Jewish figures with intellectual and professional merit, evidenced...

Recent controversies surrounding antisemitic sentiments on American college campuses have prompted a reevaluation of Jewish support for these institutions. P...

The article delves into the stark rise of antisemitism on American university campuses, highlighting a disturbing shift from historical discrimination to cur...

In the light of recent antisemitic events, the article explores the potential alliance between Jewish and Hindu communities in America as both groups face ch...

The article critically examines the recent decision in Louisiana to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, questioning its effecti...

The article explores the potential of Jewish charter schools (JCSs) as a solution to multiple challenges facing the American Jewish community, such as the da...

The critique examines the decline of liberal values within American universities, identified by their shift from fostering open-mindedness and intellectual i...

Wilhelm von Humboldt, a Prussian philosopher of education, envisioned the modern university as a bastion of free thought and critical reasoning, insulated fr...

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier of Vanderbilt University elaborates on his vision of nurturing a campus atmosphere steeped in free speech and reasonable debate, ...

This article critiques the consumerism permeating modern universities, drawing on Jewish educational models to propose a richer, covenantal approach. It cont...

Amidst contemporary campus protests, this analysis challenges humanities and social science faculties for neglecting to apply critical theory effectively, pa...

Caroline Mehl, co-founder of the Constructive Dialogue Institute, discusses the challenges of fostering viewpoint diversity on college campuses in the contex...

The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement has largely failed to economically impact Israel, as foreign investments in the country have significan...

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) recently shifted its stance, legitimizing academic boycotts as a form of political expression, a mov...

The article discusses the complex issue of academic boycotts against Israeli institutions and their significant implications on international collaborations ...

As higher education grapples with financial strain, a shrinking pool of college-age students, and campus censorship, traditional forms of diversity have some...

The article examines the deterioration of open, respectful discourse in universities, highlighting the Jewish tradition of argument 'for the sake of heaven' ...

At Columbia University, the management of campus protests and demonstrations related to Palestinian and Jewish issues highlights a deep-seated governance cri...

In response to the current political, social, and civic crisis in America, the article argues that workplaces can be valuable sites for fostering civic skill...

The article explores the transformative "sympathetic method" as reflected in the story of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, who, after emerging from years of hiding, ...

The article examines the evolution of diversity as a social and organizational goal from its origins in early American religious freedom to its contemporary ...

After years of advocating for intellectual diversity and dialogue, the author finds themselves re-evaluating their stance in light of political shifts and ev...

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, argues that Jewish students on college campuses are facing an alarming rise in antisemitic attacks an...

Ethan Zadoff underscores the challenges faced by Modern Orthodox Jewish educators in teaching Israeli and Jewish history post-October 7. He reflects on the t...

Hillel International's CEO, Adam Lehman, has voiced concerns regarding the Trump administration's measures to deport pro-Palestinian students and freeze fede...

Dara Horn engages in a compelling discussion about her latest graphic novel 'One Little Goat' and explores themes from her acclaimed book 'People Love Dead J...

Sari Kopitnikoff explores the exciting possibility of gamifying Pesach with a variety of engaging and age-appropriate games to make the holiday more fun and ...

In recent years, the Trump administration has intensified its hardline immigration policies by leveraging the legal discretion of the State Department and th...

In a world fraught with challenges, utilizing tefillah (Jewish prayer) as a tool for building spiritual resilience is gaining attention. Educator Eliana Ligh...

The article argues for a shift in North American Jewish education from focusing on the "vibes" of Israel education toward research-based strategies. Although...

Rabbi from London discusses the concept of reality through the lens of Chassidic teachings, particularly those of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, addressing what he v...

The article addresses the controversial issue of antisemitism on college campuses, spotlighting President Trump's methods of addressing the problem and the b...

Rabbi David Wolpe, formerly a visiting scholar at Harvard University, has expressed nuanced views regarding the Trump administration's review of the federal ...

President Trump's unprecedented closure of the Department of Education, via executive order, marks a significant political, educational, and bureaucratic shi...

The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) is a proposed federal bill aimed at providing tax credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations,...

Rabbi Moshe Dov Heber of Yeshiva Ktana of Waterbury has embraced Rabbi Dovid Newman's Torascha BFinu program, which has significantly enhanced the Torah lear...

Rabbi Moshe Bender joins an insightful discussion with Rabbi Schonfeld and Rabbi Garfield on how educational institutions can foster better collaboration wit...