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Columbia University recently faced significant student unrest during its commencement ceremonies, related to the Israel-Hamas conflict and the detention of M...

In the context of growing tensions around Israel and antisemitism on college campuses, Jewish students fall into six distinct categories, as identified in a ...

Jewish students from various universities, targeted by the Trump Administration's task force on antisemitism, express their disapproval of the measures being...

Faculty at Yeshiva University have expressed strong objections to the institution's decision to honor Rep. Elise Stefanik with its Presidential Medallion and...

A recent controversy involving the Chicago Sun-Times serves as a modern illustration of issues central to Jewish learning traditions. The newspaper published...

Abigail Pickus reflects on the complexities of guiding her son through the bar mitzvah preparation process while navigating the transition from childhood to ...

Unpacked is a YouTube channel designed to provide comprehensive and engaging content on topics related to Israel and Judaism. Their videos offer insights and...

Eliana Goldin, a Jewish student leader at Columbia University, faced intense harassment after a misinterpreted Instagram poll, which she explains as part of ...

Cindy Scarr explores the challenges parents face while trying to keep their children perpetually happy, emphasizing that striving to satisfy every whim may l...

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...

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...

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...

Sari Kopitnikoff presents a playful yet engaging approach to celebrating Shavuot with a series of 'Would You Rather?' questions themed around the holiday. Th...

Orthodox groups are celebrating a federal proposal to introduce nationwide school vouchers, which would support families sending children to Jewish schools, ...

Rabbi Eliezer Melamed addresses the complex relationship between Torah and science, highlighting the challenges faced by traditions in the face of modern sci...

Rabbis Garfield and Schonfeld, joined by Rabbi Yitzchak Feigenbaum, delve into effective methods for engaging children in tefillah (prayer) practice. They ex...

The article by Jay P. Greene highlights a significant antisemitism problem in the medical field, particularly among doctors, with a notable overrepresentatio...

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 ...

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...

Shira Klein criticizes the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) report alleging antisemitism on Wikipedia, claiming it distorts scholarly work, including her own r...

Jewish students on college campuses face persistent antisemitism that extends beyond high-profile incidents, indicating a deeper cultural problem that requir...

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...

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 ...

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...

The National Jewish Population Survey of 1990, reporting a 52% intermarriage rate, catalyzed a "Jewish continuity" movement that initially emphasized educati...

Jacob Neusner famously argued that civilization depends on the transmission of memory and learning across generations. This sentiment resonates with current ...

Amidst waning public confidence in American higher education, the article proposes a strategic approach for enhancing the Jewish experience and improving uni...

The article explores the evolving impact of legal action in combating antisemitism on American college campuses. Historically, American Jews faced limited su...

The article analyzes the psychological drivers behind student activism using examples like the Columbia University protests. It delves into how young people ...

The piece explores the evolving role of activism within university campuses, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balance between free expression and ...

Sharona addresses a reader struggling with anxiety and fears of failure at a new job, offering advice on managing performance pressure. By embracing reverse ...

Sharona's article in Mishpacha Magazine offers a beginner's guide to keeping houseplants, emphasizing that maintaining plants is a skill, not an innate talen...

Rabbi Akiva's story of perseverance, inspired by observing water eroding stone, is a potent teaching tool for instilling a growth mindset in children. This a...

The video explores the transformative journey of an individual raised in a secular suburban environment who eventually embraces a spiritual identity as a des...

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Biblical Museum of Natural History, a significant milestone for founder Natan Slifkin. The museum, which bridges ...

In a yeshiva setting, Akiva and Moishy have been learning Torah together for years, forming a strong and effective partnership through their complementary le...

Balancing collaboration with advocacy is crucial when supporting a child in therapy amidst educators who may have traditional perspectives. Rabbi Yerachmiel ...

Givat Haviva, Israel's largest organization dedicated to fostering Jewish-Arab shared society, faced an unprecedented challenge following the October 7, 2023...

Aaron Koller will make history as the first Jewish scholar to assume the Regius Professor of Hebrew role at the University of Cambridge, a position that has ...

Ramona Sarsgaard, eldest daughter of Jewish actress Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard, was reportedly among over 70 students arrested during a pro-Palest...

Dr. Rona Aviram and Omer Benjakob explore Wikipedia's journey as a primary source of knowledge, highlighting its transparency and reliance on collective inpu...

New York State's budget deal has significantly weakened oversight over yeshivas, favoring Hasidic communities' educational preferences over secular education...

Amid escalating antisemitism on U.S. college campuses, over 1,600 institutions pledged reforms to create a safer environment for Jewish students, in partners...

The latest episode of The Commentary Magazine Podcast features a lively discussion on the controversy surrounding Al-Andalus and the selection of an American...

Gina Bublil-Waldman and Sarah Levin discuss the importance of acting upon Jewish demographic research, particularly concerning Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews whos...

In the ongoing debate about campus antisemitism, a recent report from Harvard's antisemitism task force has sparked conversation by suggesting that social al...

In addressing the complexities of campus antisemitism, a Harvard task force report highlights the social alienation Jewish students face due to their real or...

Tensions flared at Columbia University as over 70 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested by the NYPD during a demonstration in the university's main librar...

Temple University has suspended a second student involved in displaying a sign with the phrase "F--- the Jews" at a Philadelphia bar owned by Dave Portnoy. T...

Seattle's Jewish day school community has gained national attention as the Jewish Education Innovation Challenge (JEIC) hosts its Innovators Retreat there fo...