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Forward Dozens of Penn professors spent the week in Israel, following their university president’s antisemitism resignation 5 Jan
A group of 39 professors from the University of Pennsylvania recently visited Israel on a solidarity trip organized by psychology professor Michael Kahana. T...
5 Jan
Forward Israeli student sues School of Art Institute of Chicago, saying professor targeted her with anti-Israel images 4 Jan
An Israeli student has filed a lawsuit against the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, alleging that a professor targeted her with anti-Israel assignment...
4 Jan
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Graves of Academe 4 Jan
The episode examines Claudine Gay's response to her ousting as Harvard president, reflecting on issues within academic leadership and institutional diversity...
4 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy Torah is more than a career path 4 Jan
In this article, the author discusses the trend of attaching career goals and qualifications to women's Torah study. While offering college credits and train...
4 Jan
Forward San Diego State University sent an email supporting students after Oct. 7. It’s now being investigated for Islamophobia. 3 Jan
San Diego State University (SDSU) is now under investigation for Islamophobia after an email sent by the university's president expressing support for studen...
3 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Is Claudine Gay a Product of Affirmative Action? 3 Jan
The article raises concerns about affirmative action and its impact on meritocracy in higher education, specifically focusing on the appointment of Claudine ...
3 Jan
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Israel's Choices, Harvard's Corruptions 3 Jan
Dan Senor discusses significant developments in Israel, including a major assassination linked to Hamas and the Israeli Supreme Court's decision on judicial ...
3 Jan
Forward Citing risk to Elie Wiesel’s ‘Night,’ Iowa judge blocks key parts of state book ban law 3 Jan
A federal judge in Iowa has blocked key parts of a state law that prohibits school libraries from stocking books depicting sex acts, citing that it would pre...
3 Jan
Forward Claudine Gay’s resignation from Harvard was necessary but insufficient 3 Jan
Claudine Gay, the first Black woman to serve as president of Harvard, has resigned following controversy over her testimony on campus antisemitism policies. ...
3 Jan
Tablet White People Are Going to Colonize Mars, and Other Fears From Today’s Campuses 3 Jan
A recent poll found that 73% of Jewish students in American universities have experienced or witnessed antisemitic incidents, a significant increase from pre...
3 Jan
Forward How culture warriors weaponized Jewish grief and forced Harvard’s president to resign 2 Jan
Claudine Gay, the former president of Harvard University, resigned after facing criticism and calls for her resignation from both pro-Israel donors and conse...
2 Jan
Forward Claudine Gay resigns from Harvard, weeks after contentious antisemitism hearing 2 Jan
Claudine Gay, the president of Harvard University, has resigned amid allegations of plagiarism and criticism of her handling of allegations of antisemitism a...
2 Jan
Mishpacha Money Mindset: Chapter 5      2 Jan
In this chapter of "Money Mindset," the participants discuss their personal challenges in changing their money narrative. Tamar shares her struggle with impl...
2 Jan
Mishpacha Meet… Tamar Shames  2 Jan
Tamar Shames, an educator, shares her passion for helping struggling learners find success in the school system. She initially wanted to work in urban school...
2 Jan
Mishpacha Blatt Battles   2 Jan
Rabbi Shmuel Rabi has developed a game show-style program called Rischa D'oraisa to engage elementary school boys in their studies and help them apply their ...
2 Jan
Mishpacha Family First Inbox: Issue 875 2 Jan
In this issue of Family First Inbox, the first letter discusses the idea of sacrificing a career for Torah learning, suggesting that talents should be used f...
2 Jan
Mishpacha Northern Lights 2 Jan
The author reflects on her experience as a preschool teacher in a Chabad House. She cherishes her time teaching the children the Hebrew alphabet on a bright,...
2 Jan
Lehrhaus Neo-Hasidism and its Discontents 1 Jan
Neo-Hasidism, also known as Neo-Hasidut or Neo-Chassidus, is a growing phenomenon in the Jewish world that is impacting both Orthodox and non-Orthodox commun...
1 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah The Palestinian Cradle to Grave Indoctrination of Hate 1 Jan
The author discusses the indoctrination of hate among young Palestinian children and argues that sympathy for Palestinians in the media should be tempered by...
1 Jan
JTA Remembering Misha Avramoff, a champion of Jewish education and New York’s poor 1 Jan
Misha Avramoff, who passed away at age 83, was a champion of Jewish education and serving the Jewish poor in New York. As the co-director of Project Ezra, he...
1 Jan
Sapir Goodbye, Columbia 1 Jan
The article argues that American academia is morally bankrupt and calls for change in higher education, particularly regarding the Jewish experience. The aut...
1 Jan
Future of Jewish Will you support our mission? 29 Dec 2023
The Future of Jewish publication is a digital platform focused on providing inspiration, education, and connection regarding Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish ...
29 Dec 2023
The Cholent G.O.A.T. Cholent! 29 Dec 2023
This article celebrates the fourth anniversary of The Cholent, a Jewish media platform, by providing a top 10 list of its most impactful stories from 2021 to...
29 Dec 2023
Halacha Headlines headphones 12/30/23 – Shiur 449 – Should there be Hakaras Hatov to the IDF soldiers? Does Torah-learning fully protect us, or is an army necessary? 28 Dec 2023
In this discussion, the question of whether there should be hakaras hatov (gratitude) towards IDF soldiers is explored. The panel considers whether hakaras h...
28 Dec 2023
Forward I didn't understand Holocaust denial until Oct. 7 28 Dec 2023
In this personal essay, the author reflects on their grandmother's experience as a Holocaust survivor and the increasing prevalence of Holocaust denial. The ...
28 Dec 2023
The Habura headphones Shemona Peraqim of HaRambam (Part 2) - Rabbi Joseph Dweck 27 Dec 2023
In this video, Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the second part of the Shemona Peraqim of HaRambam. He provides insights into the teachings of the Rambam, focusi...
27 Dec 2023
Forward American Jewish University finds new buyer for its campus: The Jewish school next door 27 Dec 2023
After the sale of American Jewish University's main campus fell through, the nearby Milken Community School has announced that it will purchase the 22-acre c...
27 Dec 2023
Forward Feds to probe University of North Carolina’s response to harsh anti-Israel speech 27 Dec 2023
The U.S. Department of Education has initiated a Title VI investigation into the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, George Mason University, and Ne...
27 Dec 2023
JTA How students and teachers feel about AI in the Jewish classroom 27 Dec 2023
This article explores how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Jewish education is being debated among educators and students. Some Jewish educators ex...
27 Dec 2023
Ami Enduring Tragedy & Transforming the World // A conversation with Rabbi Leo Dee 27 Dec 2023
Rabbi Leo Dee, who tragically lost his wife and daughters to Palestinian terrorism, is on a mission to transform the world into a more positive and spiritual...
27 Dec 2023
Ami Presenting… The Rubas! // High time for a “dumbest hater” award 27 Dec 2023
The article highlights instances of stupidity and hatred displayed by individuals towards Jews and Israel. It mentions Ruba Almaghtheh, a woman who intention...
27 Dec 2023
Mishpacha His Light Still Shines     26 Dec 2023
Rav Gershon Neumann, a revered rosh yeshivah, rav, and posek, passed away at the age of 76. He was known for his radiant light, which inspired and transforme...
26 Dec 2023
Mishpacha Inbox: Issue 992 26 Dec 2023
The first letter expresses concern about recommending historically Christian colleges for Jewish students, as the writer had negative experiences with missio...
26 Dec 2023
Between The Lines How To Counter A Tech Culture Damaging Our Children 26 Dec 2023
In a recent talk to concerned Jewish day school parents, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discussed the epidemic of mental illness among youth and offered ...
26 Dec 2023
JNS How the de-Hamasification of Gaza can inspire Palestinian peace and prosperity 26 Dec 2023
The article argues that a radical political and cultural transformation, similar to the post-WWII reconstruction of Germany and Japan, is necessary in Gaza i...
26 Dec 2023
Tablet A Scholar and a Mensch 26 Dec 2023
Rabbi Dr. David Ellenson, who recently passed away, had a profound impact on the Jewish community. Known for his kindness and compassion, he cared deeply for...
26 Dec 2023
Lehrhaus Periphery and Center: reading Natalie Zemon Davis at Stern College for Women 24 Dec 2023
Natalie Zemon Davis, a pioneering historian, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of compassionate and sensitive writing on the human dimension of t...
24 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish The kids aren't alright. 23 Dec 2023
The article discusses the concerning state of the younger generation and their views on Judaism and Israel. It highlights examples of young people advocating...
23 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish Will you support our mission? 22 Dec 2023
Joshua Hoffman is reaching out on behalf of Future of Jewish, a platform dedicated to helping people understand and become smarter about Judaism and Israel. ...
22 Dec 2023
The Cholent University of Washington Grapples with Anti-Semitism 22 Dec 2023
The University of Washington is facing ongoing tensions and incidents of anti-Semitism on campus. Anti-Israel demonstrations and protests have been consisten...
22 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Rabbi Sacks for all the family 22 Dec 2023
Rabbi Sacks' popular Covenant & Conversation essays on the weekly Torah portion, originally an email series and now in book form, have been released in a fam...
22 Dec 2023
Forward Can elite private schools win the fight against antisemitism? 22 Dec 2023
Antisemitism is becoming a growing issue at elite private schools, prompting administrators to seek ways to combat it. Advocacy groups, such as the American ...
22 Dec 2023
JTA Jewish advocates demand policy changes to combat antisemitism at NYC public high schools 22 Dec 2023
Jewish advocates in New York City are calling for policy changes to address the rise of antisemitism in public high schools. Following a Hamas attack on Isra...
22 Dec 2023
Call Me Back headphones An insider’s account of the Harvard Antisemitism Committee — with Rabbi David Wolpe 22 Dec 2023
This episode delves into the troubling rise of antisemitism at Harvard University, focusing on Rabbi David Wolpe's experiences and insights as a member of Ha...
22 Dec 2023
Tablet When a Broader Religious Pluralism Began to Flower 22 Dec 2023
Reinhold Niebuhr and Abraham Joshua Heschel were influential American religious figures of the last century and unlikely friends. Niebuhr's emphasis on human...
22 Dec 2023
Forward Florida district pulls many Jewish and Holocaust books, including Saul Bellow’s ‘Herzog’ and ‘Black, White and Jewish’ 21 Dec 2023
The Orange County Public Schools in Florida have removed nearly 700 books from classroom libraries, citing concerns about violating state laws on sexual cont...
21 Dec 2023
Forward As the war rages on, Jewish day schools still plan to send students to Israel 21 Dec 2023
Despite the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, Jewish day schools in the United States are still planning to send their students to Israel for educational...
21 Dec 2023
18forty headphones Before We Say Goodbye to 2023 21 Dec 2023
In this minisode of the 18Forty Podcast, the hosts reflect on the importance of their community and how it has motivated them to delve deeper into questions ...
21 Dec 2023
Forward What is antisemitism? At a Jewish studies conference, scholars use the archives as a guide — and a warning 21 Dec 2023
At the 55th annual convention of the Association for Jewish Studies, scholars gathered to discuss their latest research, which often delved into historical i...
21 Dec 2023
Forward Conservative movement is suspending its Israel gap-year program, citing budget woes and ‘recruitment challenges’ 21 Dec 2023
The Conservative movement is suspending its Israel gap-year program, Nativ, due to budget issues and recruitment challenges. Nativ, which has historically at...
21 Dec 2023