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JTA Cornell pro-Palestinian student leader opts to leave US, as Columbia ‘self-deportee’ makes her case to return 1 Apr 2025
This piece highlights two parallel cases of international students involved in pro-Palestinian activism at U.S. universities facing deportation issues. Momod...
1 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Israel education: What’s next?  1 Apr 2025
With young Jewish students increasingly engaging with digital platforms, educators are innovating in Israel education through platforms like Unpacked for Edu...
1 Apr 2025
The Free Press EXCLUSIVE: Trump Administration Reviewing $9 Billion in Harvard Funding over Antisemitism 31 Mar 2025
Under the Trump administration, a task force dedicated to addressing antisemitism is scrutinizing Harvard University for allegedly failing to tackle antisemi...
31 Mar 2025
JTA Harvard pauses partnership with Palestinian university in the West Bank 31 Mar 2025
Harvard University has temporarily suspended its research partnership with Birzeit University, located in the West Bank, in response to pressure from pro-Isr...
31 Mar 2025
My Jewish Mommy Life The Next Great Adventure Carry On! #travel #packwithme 30 Mar 2025
In this engaging video, the creator shares tips and insights on packing efficiently and effectively for travel, all while highlighting the practical features...
30 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Leaving the Fold 30 Mar 2025
The Orthodox Union (OU) has undertaken a study to explore the reasons behind Orthodox Jews leaving their religious community, an issue that grows alongside t...
30 Mar 2025
JTA Cornell’s new Jewish president says he is ‘very comfortable with where Cornell is currently’ 28 Mar 2025
Mike Kotlikoff, newly appointed president of Cornell University, addresses the current climate around student protests and Jewish life on campus amidst press...
28 Mar 2025
JTA House approves bill requiring campuses to report more foreign funding 28 Mar 2025
In a development impacting the intersection of education and politics, the House passed the DETERRENT Act by a vote of 241-169, requiring U.S. universities t...
28 Mar 2025
Halacha Headlines headphones 3/29/25 – Shiur 507 – The YU Settlement: Does the Torah agree to it? | How to prevent children from being left in cars 28 Mar 2025
Yeshiva University faces controversy over the establishment of a campus LGBTQ club amid discussions about the role of religious values and halachic observanc...
28 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Why the Torah should be our North Star 28 Mar 2025
This piece underscores the Torah's role as a guiding force in addressing contemporary Jewish challenges, as supported by a new report from the Pardes Institu...
28 Mar 2025
Forward What Mahmoud Khalil says about Gaza and Israel in ‘The Encampments’ documentary 28 Mar 2025
The documentary 'Encampments' features Mahmoud Khalil, a notable pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia graduate, who was detained by ICE for his involvement ...
28 Mar 2025
People of the Pod headphones Higher Education in Turmoil: Balancing Academic Freedom and the Fight Against Antisemitism 27 Mar 2025
New policy changes at Columbia University come in response to revoked federal funding due to insufficient protections for Jewish students, with the debate ce...
27 Mar 2025
Future of Jewish The Rebirth of Antisemitism, Dressed in 'Progressive' Garb 27 Mar 2025
Bob Goldberg critiques the intellectual climate in Western academia, particularly how liberal principles like free speech are misused to shield antisemitic i...
27 Mar 2025
Sources The Place of Jewish Studies in an Era of Protests 27 Mar 2025
As protests against Israel's military actions in Gaza spread across university campuses in 2024, sparking a contentious debate on antisemitism, the field of ...
27 Mar 2025
Sources Civics Education for American Jews: Conversation with Mark Gottlieb and Rivka Press Schwartz 27 Mar 2025
This article features a conversation moderated by Aaron Dorfman with Mark Gottlieb and Rivka Press Schwartz about the importance and challenges of civics edu...
27 Mar 2025
Sources Creating Communities of Inquiry, Allyship, and Ethical Holocaust Education 27 Mar 2025
In Kentucky, where schools face legislative mandates for Holocaust education, educators grapple with the complexities of teaching such sensitive content ethi...
27 Mar 2025
On the Nose headphones Higher Ed Under Attack 27 Mar 2025
Columbia University's compliance with Trump administration demands highlights the challenges facing academic freedom and the teaching of Israel-Palestine in ...
27 Mar 2025
Forward Campus antisemitism takes center stage at Senate hearing 27 Mar 2025
The Senate hearing on antisemitism on college campuses highlights increasing concerns among Jewish leaders about the rise of antisemitism and related politic...
27 Mar 2025
JTA After announcing LGBTQ club, Yeshiva U president says Pride values ‘antithetical’ to the school 27 Mar 2025
Yeshiva University's recent announcement to recognize a new LGBTQ group called Hareni has sparked controversy and debate within the Modern Orthodox community...
27 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Jewish alums can help fix universities that flunked their post-10/7 test 27 Mar 2025
In the wake of the October 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel, American universities have faced criticism for their handling of rising antisemitism, with many Jew...
27 Mar 2025
Chabad.org JewQ International Torah Championship (5785) 26 Mar 2025
The JewQ International Torah Championship is an engaging event that showcases the dedication and Jewish knowledge of children from Chabad Hebrew schools worl...
26 Mar 2025
Promised Podcast headphones The “Not a Citadel, a Sanhedrin” Edition 26 Mar 2025
Marking the centennial of the Hebrew University's founding in Jerusalem, the episode dives into the significance of its establishment amidst a politically ch...
26 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Reimagining Jewish citizenship in perilous times: A call for a clear articulation and standards for Jewish civics education 26 Mar 2025
Jewish communities today are facing significant challenges and opportunities, including polarization, rising antisemitism, and political shifts, particularly...
26 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Becoming, belonging and building: Thresholds for Jewish college students 26 Mar 2025
Jewish Threshold Development Theory is being applied by Hillel to support Jewish college students in navigating identity, community, and contribution amidst ...
26 Mar 2025
Lehrhaus The Jewish Governess 26 Mar 2025
The narrative recounts the unique situation of a Jewish governess, Miss Sarah Rosen, employed at Longhaven Manor, a household torn between her unconventional...
26 Mar 2025
Living Lchaim The Hasidic Man with a Money Warning for EVERY Family 25 Mar 2025
Mendy Feferkorn addresses financial challenges within the Hasidic and broader Orthodox Jewish communities, emphasizing responsible financial management align...
25 Mar 2025
Mishpacha Like Mother, Like Daughter 25 Mar 2025
Cindy Scarr reflects on the profound realization that her mother has often shared and anticipated her interests, confirming King Solomon's assertion that "th...
25 Mar 2025
Mishpacha “If My Child Is a Bully, Is It My Fault?” 25 Mar 2025
The article explores whether a child's bullying behavior is a reflection of parental failure or home environment issues. Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield suggests t...
25 Mar 2025
Mishpacha Motherboard: Craft Without Clutter  25 Mar 2025
"Motherboard: Craft Without Clutter," by Cindy Scarr, in Mishpacha Magazine, offers practical advice for organizing art supplies in homes, particularly for f...
25 Mar 2025
18forty headphones Sylvia and Simon Jacobson: How Different Generations Talk About Jewish Life [Divergence 1/6] 25 Mar 2025
Sylvia and Simon Jacobson engage in a profound discussion on the intergenerational continuity of Jewish life through the lens of the Chabad movement. They ex...
25 Mar 2025
JTA For the first time, an undergraduate pro-Palestinian protester is facing deportation 25 Mar 2025
Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University undergraduate and legal permanent U.S. resident, has filed a lawsuit against President Trump and his administration chall...
25 Mar 2025
Moment Meet Abby Roth: Ben Shapiro’s ‘Classically’ Conservative Sister 24 Mar 2025
Abby Roth, known as Classically Abby, is the sister of conservative commentator Ben Shapiro. A classically trained opera singer, Roth began her online presen...
24 Mar 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah What Jewish Education Should Look Like 24 Mar 2025
The opening of the new Arie Crown Hebrew Day School campus in Chicago marks a milestone in Jewish education, reflecting a commitment to excellence in both Je...
24 Mar 2025
JTA These Chicago teens joined a Jewish community response to the mental health crisis 24 Mar 2025
In response to the rising mental health crisis among teens, exacerbated by factors such as social media, academic pressure, and antisemitism, Jewish teens in...
24 Mar 2025
The Beinart Notebook What if Columbia Were Investigated for Anti-Palestinianism? 24 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart explores the nuances of anti-Palestinianism in the context of growing discussions on antisemitism at universities like Columbia. He suggests th...
24 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy A vision-based approach to Israel engagement 24 Mar 2025
Adam Levi argues for a new approach to Israel engagement, emphasizing critical and active engagement over the historically passive relationship many American...
24 Mar 2025
The Beinart Notebook Nadia Abu El-Haj: “Mahmoud is Not Safe” 23 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart's piece highlights the challenges faced by pro-Palestinian activists in academia, focusing on Nadia Abu El-Haj, a prominent professor at Columb...
23 Mar 2025
Forward Beware an administration that bellows 'English Only' and 'America First' while decimating education 22 Mar 2025
Aviya Kushner reflects on the potential cultural and social impacts of an executive order by President Trump to shut down the U.S. Department of Education an...
22 Mar 2025
JTA Columbia bans face masks in protests and acquiesces to other Trump administration demands 21 Mar 2025
Columbia University has yielded to several demands from the Trump administration to regain $400 million in federal grants, following the administration's con...
21 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Strengthening Jewish education from the inside out: Supporting our teachers 21 Mar 2025
The management of Jewish Education Innovation Challenge (JEIC) presents a response to Hillel David Rapp's critique on Jewish day schools' investment prioriti...
21 Mar 2025
Future of Jewish Australia’s Most Dangerous Export 20 Mar 2025
Helen Dale's essay examines the global spread of settler-colonial ideology originating from Australia, likening it to the Sicilian mafia as a detrimental exp...
20 Mar 2025
The Beinart Notebook Nadia Abu El-Haj: Mahmoud is Not Safe 20 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart announces a Zoom call featuring a discussion with Nadia Abu El-Haj, a prominent academic at Barnard College and Columbia University. The sessio...
20 Mar 2025
JTA 3 more New York City yeshivas lose status and funding over secular education standards 20 Mar 2025
Tensions continue to rise as three more New York City yeshivas lose their legal status and public funding due to non-compliance with state secular education ...
20 Mar 2025
Jewish History Lectures Why I love my job as a historian of the Jewish people 20 Mar 2025
In this video, a historian shares their passion for studying and teaching Jewish history. They describe the unique challenges and rewards of piecing together...
20 Mar 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Redefining the role of Jewish day schools 20 Mar 2025
Jewish day schools in the U.S. currently serve fewer than 5% of non-Orthodox Jewish children, missing an opportunity to strengthen Jewish identity and commun...
20 Mar 2025
Unorthodox headphones How Universities Lost Their Way, With Cary Nelson 20 Mar 2025
Cary Nelson discusses the ideological decline in universities, particularly how anti-Zionism has contributed to current campus climates of ideological confor...
20 Mar 2025
Unorthodox headphones How Universities Lost Their Way, With Cary Nelson 20 Mar 2025
Cary Nelson discusses how universities have shifted from their foundational principles of free inquiry to embracing ideological conformity, driven partly by ...
20 Mar 2025
Jewish Insider Trump’s war on Columbia comes for Middle East studies 20 Mar 2025
Following critiques of its perceived political bias, Columbia University's Middle Eastern studies department faces unprecedented government intervention prop...
20 Mar 2025
Chabad.org Blind Judge REVEALS The Challenges Of Getting A Law Degree While Disabled 19 Mar 2025
Richard Bernstein, a justice on the Supreme Court of Michigan who was blind from birth, shares his journey to obtaining a law degree and the challenges he fa...
19 Mar 2025
The Beinart Notebook Debate with Jeffrey Lax 19 Mar 2025
Peter Beinart engages in a thought-provoking Zoom discussion with Professor Jeffrey Lax, a fellow faculty member at CUNY and an advocate against antisemitism...
19 Mar 2025