People of the Pod
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What It’s Like to Be Jewish at Harvard Among Antisemites and Hamas Supporters
29 Feb
At Harvard University, Jewish students like Nitsan Machlis and Shabbos Kestenbaum have faced antisemitism and hostility, leading to feelings of being unwelco...
29 Feb
JTA
Remembering Ellen Bernstein, 70, the ‘birthmother’ of Jewish environmentalism
29 Feb
Ellen Bernstein, a pioneering figure in Jewish environmentalism, passed away at the age of 70. Known for founding Shomrei Adamah, the first Jewish national e...
29 Feb
JTA
Search our database of Title VI discrimination investigations at schools and colleges since Oct. 7
29 Feb
Following reports of increased antisemitism post-Israel-Hamas war in October, the White House emphasized Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to combat discrimin...
29 Feb
Forward
UC Berkeley police begin criminal probe of anti-Israel protest that turned violent
29 Feb
UC Berkeley's police department has launched a criminal investigation into a violent protest by anti-Israel demonstrators that led to the cancellation of an ...
29 Feb
Future of Jewish
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28 Feb
Future of Jewish, a digital publication, aims to provide education and insight about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world for a global audience. The publica...
28 Feb
Forward
'You can't hide': Jewish student leader targeted at University of California multicultural center
28 Feb
The University of California Santa Barbara's multicultural center was recently targeted with signs condemning Zionism and specifically naming the Jewish stud...
28 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Are Jewish studies in our schools really outstanding?
28 Feb
Jewish schools in the UK benefit from substantial government funding, leading to high attendance rates among Jewish children. These schools are recognized fo...
28 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Chief Rabbi launches Jewish schools review with backing of Israeli government
28 Feb
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, in collaboration with the Israeli government, has initiated a comprehensive review of the 32 Jewish schools under his authori...
28 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Leading Charedi rabbis denounce new move to regulate yeshivot
28 Feb
Leading Charedi rabbis in London have strongly opposed new regulations aimed at overseeing yeshivot and out-of-school education, viewing it as a threat to th...
28 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Israel’s third sector: A living leadership laboratory
28 Feb
Israel's third sector, consisting of over 40,000 nonprofit organizations, plays a vital role in the nation's economy, with around 5% of GDP and 370,000 volun...
28 Feb
Forward
‘I’m screaming for help’: Jewish students face violence at UC Berkeley Israel talk
28 Feb
Jewish students at UC Berkeley faced violence as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a lecture by an Israeli attorney and IDF reservist, resulting in injuri...
28 Feb
Ami
Educate a Child According to His Way // Rabbi Yeshayahu Weber, a mechanech with over 50 years of experience, discusses the state of chinuch today
28 Feb
Rabbi Yeshayahu Weber, a seasoned teacher in chinuch with over 50 years of experience, sheds light on the challenges in education today. Reflecting on his ow...
28 Feb
Forward
Jenni Asher is set to become first ordained Black woman cantor
28 Feb
Jenni Asher, a talented violinist who converted to Judaism, is set to become the first ordained Black American woman cantor in the United States. Asher's jou...
28 Feb
Forward
Feds open antisemitism investigation at a Maryland school district after a conservative activist’s complaint
27 Feb
The Department of Education has launched an antisemitism investigation at a Maryland school district following a complaint by a conservative activist, Justin...
27 Feb
Mishpacha
The Moment Is Now
27 Feb
Jewish students are facing a resurgence of anti-Semitism on university campuses, with incidents causing fear and concern for physical safety. The rise in bla...
27 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Hasmo Boys earn rave review for Jewish studies
27 Feb
Hasmonean High School for Boys has received an outstanding rating for its Jewish studies program following a separate inspection from the girls' school. Insp...
27 Feb
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Why these are the most unsafe campuses for Jews in Canada: York, UofT, Concordia, UVic, Queen’s, UBC, TMU and Lethbridge
27 Feb
Antisemitism on Canadian university campuses is reportedly escalating sharply, according to a new study by the Abraham Global Peace Initiative. Key universit...
27 Feb
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Why these are the most unsafe campuses for Jews in Canada: York, UofT, Concordia, UVic, Queen’s, UBC, TMU and Lethbridge
27 Feb
Universities in Canada are facing a troubling rise in antisemitism with York, University of Toronto, and Concordia receiving failing grades on a recent repor...
27 Feb
Tablet
Universities Are Making Us Dumber
27 Feb
The text discusses concerns about the decline in academic standards and intellectual diversity at elite universities like Harvard, Penn, and MIT due to the i...
27 Feb
Jewish Insider
‘This is that time’: Hillel Int’l CEO calls for Jewish students to lean in on Israel
27 Feb
Hillel International CEO Adam Lehman emphasized the importance of Jewish organizations standing firm in their support for Israel amidst rising antisemitism a...
27 Feb
Tablet
The Takeover
27 Feb
The recent surge of anti-Israel activism on American university campuses has taken on a more radical and sometimes antisemitic tone, fueled by the growing pr...
27 Feb
Moment
Class Dismissed: An Interview with Jewish Studies Professor Jeffrey Blutinger
26 Feb
Jeffrey Blutinger, the director of Jewish Studies at Cal State University Long Beach, was invited to give a lecture at San Jose State University on Israeli-P...
26 Feb
Forward
Why did the co-chair of Harvard’s antisemitism task force resign?
26 Feb
Harvard Business School professor Raffaella Sadun resigned from the university's antisemitism task force after just five weeks, reportedly due to frustration...
26 Feb
Forward
Jewish philanthropist donates $1 billion to Bronx med school, eliminating all future tuition
26 Feb
Jewish philanthropist Dr. Ruth Gottesman has made a historic $1 billion donation to Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, making the school tuiti...
26 Feb
Forward
Civil liberties group threatens to sue Columbia over suspension of pro-Palestinian groups
26 Feb
The New York Civil Liberties Union is threatening to sue Columbia University over the suspension of two student groups, Students for Justice in Palestine and...
26 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
I tried to speak about a two-state solution at a university. The police had to evacuate me.
26 Feb
Jeffrey Blutinger, a professor at California State University, Long Beach, recounts being evacuated by police from a lecture at San Jose State University due...
26 Feb
Future of Jewish
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24 Feb
Future of Jewish is a digital publication aiming to educate about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, made accessible to all for free. With support from n...
24 Feb
The Cholent
Holocaust Education Bill Dies
23 Feb
A bill mandating Holocaust and genocide education in Washington state K-12 schools failed to advance, sparking concerns amid rising anti-Semitism. The Holoca...
23 Feb
Forward
Talking about Israel-Palestine with children is hard. Jewish camps are doing their best
23 Feb
Rabbi Andy Bachman criticizes an anonymous op-ed calling for Jewish summer camps to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict more directly, arguing that the ...
23 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Are you the best comedian, Daddy?
23 Feb
The author reflects on the importance of Jewish comedians in shaping their Jewish identity and passing on humor through generations, highlighting comedy as a...
23 Feb
Bonjour Chai
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Potato Latke on a Bike
23 Feb
The Jewish Public Library in Montreal faced controversy for pulling pro-Palestinian author Élise Gravel's books over her social media posts critical of Israe...
23 Feb
Bonjour Chai
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Potato Latke on a Bike
23 Feb
The episode delves into the controversial decision by the Jewish Public Library in Montreal to remove and then reinstate books by É lise Gravel following her...
23 Feb
Tablet
Will the Real ‘Hersh Rasseyner’ Please Stand Up?
23 Feb
Chaim Grade's novella "My Quarrel with Hersh Rasseyner" has been a subject of interest and analysis due to various translations and interpretations. Milton H...
23 Feb
Jewish Insider
Brandeis President Liebowitz speaks up about campus challenges in the post-Oct. 7 world
23 Feb
Brandeis University President Liebowitz discussed the challenges of leading a historically Jewish institution in the modern academic landscape, navigating qu...
23 Feb
Kveller
The Jewish Value of ‘Peace in the Home’ Is Easier Said Than Done
22 Feb
Maintaining peace in the home, a Jewish value known as "Shalom bayit," can be challenging in the midst of everyday chaos and stress. The author reflects on a...
22 Feb
Unorthodox
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We Can Help: Ep 401
22 Feb
Ted Deutch, the CEO of the American Jewish Committee and former U.S. Congressman, discusses the AJC's new report on the increasing antisemitism in America, n...
22 Feb
Jewish Insider
The former Facebook exec seeking to re-center Harvard
22 Feb
Former Facebook executive Sam Lessin, after the rise of antisemitism and controversies at Harvard following the Hamas terror attacks, made a bid for Harvards...
22 Feb
Forward
A ‘Tiny House’ at Berlin’s film festival offered a safe space to talk about the Israel-Hamas war
21 Feb
At the Berlinale film festival in Berlin, an Israeli and a Palestinian, Shai Hoffman and Ahmad Dakhnous, collaborated to create a Tiny House as a safe space ...
21 Feb
Forward
Chicago school district, where students walked out to protest Israel-Hamas war, now faces federal Title VI investigation
21 Feb
The Department of Education is launching an investigation under Title VI into Chicago Public Schools and Natick Public Schools in Massachusetts following inc...
21 Feb
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Do We Care Too Much? Furor Sanandi and Our Desire to Heal
21 Feb
The text delves into the concept of "furor sanandi," the passion or frenzy to heal, particularly in therapeutic settings where caring too much can hinder neu...
21 Feb
Forward
American Jewish University completes deal to sell its Los Angeles campus to nearby Jewish school
21 Feb
American Jewish University in Los Angeles has completed the sale of its main campus, the Familian Campus, to Milken Community School, a nearby Jewish institu...
21 Feb
Forward
Jury awards damages after Baltimore rabbi found liable for sexual abuse of children
21 Feb
Rabbi Steven Krawatsky, formerly a figure in the Orthodox community, was found liable for sexually abusing children at Camp Shoresh in Maryland, as a civil c...
21 Feb
Between The Lines
In A Country At War, Making Children Feel Safe
21 Feb
ESI, a non-profit organization providing safe spaces for children in emergencies, responded swiftly to the Hamas attack in Israel by opening facilities to he...
21 Feb
Forward
Prominent Jewish book-ban advocate says Florida’s crackdown on ‘frivolous challenges’ won’t deter him
21 Feb
Bruce Friedman, a Jewish father in Florida, has actively advocated for book bans in public schools, successfully pushing for the removal of Anne Frank's Diar...
21 Feb
Future of Jewish
Will you support our mission please?
20 Feb
Joshua Hoffman, representing Future of Jewish, a digital publication, is seeking support for their mission of providing free access to content about Judaism,...
20 Feb
Forward
Jewish professor who quit MIT over its handling of antisemitism accepts post at Yeshiva University
20 Feb
Mauricio Karchmer, a Jewish computer scientist who left MIT due to its handling of antisemitism, has accepted a teaching position at Yeshiva University in Ne...
20 Feb
Forward
Jewish groups are fighting a new Texas law that allows unlicensed chaplains to replace school guidance counselors
20 Feb
Jewish groups are opposing a new Texas law that allows unlicensed chaplains to replace licensed guidance counselors in public schools, with each school board...
20 Feb
Mishpacha
“Continue What I’m Studying… or Pursue Something I Like?”
20 Feb
The article discusses a dilemma faced by a college student pursuing a psychology degree but struggling with a math course. The student is also freelancing in...
20 Feb
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1000
20 Feb
The texts discuss various aspects of Jewish communal and family life. In one, a Rabbi suggests teaching responsibility to children by having them contribute ...
20 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Anti-Israel and anti-Jewish: Not the same thing
20 Feb
The article discusses the distinction between anti-Israel and anti-Jewish sentiments, particularly on college campuses. Data from a survey conducted by the F...
20 Feb