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eJewishPhilanthropy Now is the time to invest — in Jews of different backgrounds 24 Jan

There is currently a critical opportunity for the Jewish community to invest in Jewish education and identity organizations, as there is a newfound demand fo...

24 Jan

Forward Pro-Palestinian rally turns violent at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 8 arrested 24 Jan

A pro-Palestinian rally at California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo turned violent when campus police barricaded the entrance to the protesters. ...

24 Jan

Forward Chaya Raichik, Libs of Tiktok creator, appointed to Oklahoma Dept. of Education committee 24 Jan

Chaya Raichik, the creator of the controversial social media account Libs of Tiktok, known for endorsing book bans and anti-LGBTQ+ advocacy, has been appoint...

24 Jan

Forward California regents to vote on measure prompted by anti-Zionism on university websites 24 Jan

The University of California Board of Regents will be voting on a measure to limit political expression on university websites and other official channels. P...

24 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah No New Post Today 23 Jan

The author describes their personal outlook on Judaism, which is influenced by their primary Rebbe, Rabbi Aaron Soloveichik, and a search for spiritual truth...

23 Jan

Forward American campuses aren’t the only ones erupting over Gaza. Welcome to Haifa University. 23 Jan

Tensions have arisen at the University of Haifa over the re-admittance of Arab students who were suspended for their social media posts during the Israel-Ham...

23 Jan

Forward In memory of Oriya Goshen, 21 23 Jan

This article is a tribute to Oriya Goshen, a former participant of the Bronfman Fellowship, who was killed in combat. The author reminisces about their inter...

23 Jan

Mishpacha So, You Want to Be a… Financial Advisor 23 Jan

The article discusses the role of a financial advisor in helping clients manage their money and achieve their financial goals. They assist in various areas, ...

23 Jan

Mishpacha Meet… Chana Falk 23 Jan

Chana Falk is the founder of Keren Ohr, an organization that supports couples struggling with infertility. Chana grew up in Manchester, England, and witnesse...

23 Jan

Mishpacha The Way In 23 Jan

This article discusses the importance of expressing love to children and the impact it has on their well-being. Many individuals grow up feeling unloved or i...

23 Jan

Mishpacha Passing It On 23 Jan

In this article, teenagers from around the world share the best advice they have ever received. They discuss the challenges they face during their teenage ye...

23 Jan

JTA NYC public schools announce new initiatives to combat antisemitism 23 Jan

New York City's public school system has announced new initiatives to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia. The measures include training for faculty, cleare...

23 Jan

Future of Jewish Our son is joining the IDF — now. 23 Jan

In this personal essay, the writer reflects on their son's upcoming induction into the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the mixed emotions they are experienci...

23 Jan

Forward Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia claim to be hit by ‘chemical weapon’ as they call for intifada 23 Jan

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University disrupted a day of dialogue aimed at easing tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. The protesters claimed that...

23 Jan

JTA Number of living Holocaust survivors is about 245,000, according to new analysis 23 Jan

According to a report by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, there are currently around 245,000 Holocaust survivors alive today. The re...

23 Jan

Jewish Review of Books Black Hats, Green Fatigues 23 Jan

There is a growing trend of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) young men in Israel volunteering for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Previously, haredi men were exempt ...

23 Jan

Forward After leading calls to oust Harvard’s president, Jewish critics take aim at Jewish scholar heading antisemitism task force 22 Jan

Jewish critics of Harvard University are opposing the appointment of Jewish studies professor Derek Penslar as co-chair of the school's new antisemitism task...

22 Jan

Forward New York’s schools chief defended students accused of antisemitism — now he has a plan to defeat it 22 Jan

David Banks, the chancellor of New York City Public Schools, has outlined a plan to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia in response to an increase in discri...

22 Jan

The Beinart Notebook Jewish Scholars vs. Jewish Donors on Antisemitism 22 Jan

This text discusses the divide among American Jews regarding the definition of antisemitism and the role of scholars and donors in shaping this discourse. Th...

22 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy Learning as healing 22 Jan

The article discusses the importance of pluralism within Jewish and Israel education. It highlights the iCenter's iFellows program, which brings together stu...

22 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy With antisemitism skyrocketing, American universities need to adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism now 22 Jan

The surge in antisemitic incidents, both in the United States and globally, necessitates immediate action from American universities and international instit...

22 Jan

Lehrhaus The Great Reckoning: Is It Time to Rethink Higher Education for Jewish Students? 22 Jan

The article discusses the current challenges facing Jewish students in higher education, particularly in the United States. It emphasizes the need for candid...

22 Jan

Torah 101 #82: Messianic Resurrection 22 Jan

In this podcast, the topic of discussion is the resurrection of the righteous in the Messianic times. It is believed that with the arrival of the Messiah, th...

22 Jan

JTA Kill it or reform it? Jewish critics of DEI debate the future of campus diversity programs 21 Jan

Jewish critics are debating the future of campus diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Some argue that DEI programs often ignore Jewish concerns a...

21 Jan

Jewish Chronicle The Etgar quiz no 255 21 Jan

The text is a quiz with questions related to Jewish history, figures, and concepts. It covers topics such as the time span of the book of Exodus, the nationa...

21 Jan

JTA When Elie Wiesel came to my summer camp, and what he taught me about speaking the unspeakable 19 Jan

In this article, the author reflects on their encounter with Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and author of the memoir Night, during a summer camp in 1966. ...

19 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy Feeding the hunger for Jewish belonging and education 19 Jan

The recent increase in conversations about Israel and antisemitism in the philanthropic community has overshadowed the opportunity to address the growing hun...

19 Jan

Forward Rabbi Zevulun Charlop, dean who led Yeshiva U seminary through period of growth, dies at 94 19 Jan

Rabbi Zevulun Charlop, the former dean of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary at Yeshiva University, has passed away at the age of 94. During his tenur...

19 Jan

Halacha Headlines 1/20/24 – Shiur 452 – Dealing with traumatic times – how to dig out of a rut 18 Jan

In this Shiur, the speakers discuss various aspects of dealing with traumatic times, particularly related to the current war, captives, and antisemitism. The...

18 Jan

Forward U of Minnesota, Temple, Brown among latest federal campus antisemitism investigations 18 Jan

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has opened investigations into multiple universities and school districts in response to complaints...

18 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah A Problem with Solutions that Will Never Happen 18 Jan

This article highlights the existence of a shidduch (matchmaking) crisis within the Charedi (ultra-Orthodox) and Modern Orthodox (MO) communities, each with ...

18 Jan

Forward Columbia University’s Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace remain suspended as new semester begins 18 Jan

Columbia University's chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) remain suspended as the spring semester begins. Th...

18 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy The ROI of funding Jewish schools 18 Jan

The ROI of funding Jewish schools is an article discussing the importance of investing in Jewish communal infrastructure, specifically in the context of Jewi...

18 Jan

Future of Jewish Will you support our mission please? 18 Jan

Joshua Hoffman is reaching out on behalf of Future of Jewish, a digital publication with a mission to provide inspiration, education, and connection to Judai...

18 Jan

Future of Jewish Calling All Jewish Contrarians 17 Jan

The article explores the importance of contrarian thinking within Jewish culture and history. It highlights figures like Abraham, who stood apart from the do...

17 Jan

The Habura Exploring Sepharadi and Ashkenazi Talmudic Methodologies (Part 2) - Rabbi Shmuel Phillips 17 Jan

In this video by Rabbi Shmuel Phillips, he discusses the differences between Sephardi and Ashkenazi Talmudic methodologies. He highlights that Sephardi metho...

17 Jan

New Voices Hebrew School Dropout: One Quarter Capitalist (On My Mom’s Side) 17 Jan

This personal essay recounts the author's experience with the snack cart at Hebrew school and their attempt to sell their own snacks for profit. The author r...

17 Jan

Forward Swastikas, taunts and harassment: Jewish students at American University allege antisemitism 17 Jan

Jewish students at American University in Washington, D.C. have filed a Title VI complaint with the U.S. Department of Education alleging antisemitic vandali...

17 Jan

Forward Three months out from Oct. 7, young Israelis describe how they’re processing 17 Jan

This article features three young Israelis reflecting on their experiences and emotions in the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist attack. One individual re...

17 Jan

Ami Avi Kamionski // Nathan & Kamionski LLP, Pointed Discovery LLC 17 Jan

Avi Kamionski is a litigation lawyer who represents cities facing litigation, particularly when they are being sued by people released from prison. He co-fou...

17 Jan

Tablet DEI Squelches Student Reporting at Yale, Penn 17 Jan

The text discusses how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are impacting student journalism at Yale and the University of Pennsylvania. These ...

17 Jan

Forward A New Mexico home architect is selling ‘The Anne,’ a floor plan named ‘in honor of’ Anne Frank 16 Jan

A home architect in New Mexico named a floor plan "The Anne" as a tribute to Anne Frank and faced criticism on social media. The architect stated that the na...

16 Jan

Forward Bernie Steinberg, 78, a Harvard Hillel director who promoted pluralism, and courted controversy, to the end 16 Jan

Harvard Hillel's former director, Bernie Steinberg, passed away at the age of 78. Steinberg was known for his commitment to nurturing young adults and encour...

16 Jan

JTA Bernie Steinberg, a Harvard Hillel director who promoted pluralism, dies at 78 16 Jan

Bernie Steinberg, former director of Harvard Hillel, has passed away at the age of 78. Steinberg was known for his commitment to pluralism and creating an in...

16 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah A Paradigm Shift? Or One Man’s Opinion? 16 Jan

There may be a shift happening in the Charedi world, particularly in Israel, regarding the perception of full-time Torah study as the only legitimate option....

16 Jan

Mishpacha The Wall of Awful 16 Jan

The concept of the "Wall of Awful" is discussed in this article as a barrier to completing tasks, particularly for individuals with ADHD. The wall is created...

16 Jan

Mishpacha Up North: Chapter 2 16 Jan

In Chapter 2 of "Up North," Nellie and Squizzle find themselves in danger when an angry polar bear approaches. Nellie, despite not liking animals, protects S...

16 Jan

Mishpacha Inbox: Issue 995 16 Jan

The first article discusses the importance of charitable giving within the Jewish community, highlighting the support and donations that leaders of different...

16 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy Rolling the Torah scroll from Simchat Torah to Bereishit 16 Jan

The author reflects on their visit to the National Library of Israel and describes it as a place filled with people from different backgrounds and religions,...

16 Jan

Moment Moment Debate | Should Students Be Disciplined for Chanting “From the River to the Sea”? 15 Jan

The debate focuses on whether students should be disciplined for chanting "From the river to the sea." Charles Asher Small argues that the chant, which is se...

15 Jan