The Free Press
What Qatar Bought from Carnegie Mellon for $1 Billion
2 Feb
Qatar has invested an unparalleled $6.6 billion in American universities since the 1960s, with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) being a significant recipient...
2 Feb
JTA
Boston-area Jewish day school to close after 25 years, saying its model is ‘no longer sustainable’
2 Feb
MetroWest Jewish Day School in the Boston area is set to close after 25 years due to dwindling enrollment and financial sustainability issues. Despite effort...
2 Feb
Chabad.org
I Was 20 Years Old And EVERYTHING CHANGED
2 Feb
This video, created by Chabad.org, likely presents a personal story or testimony about a pivotal moment experienced at the age of 20. Such narratives often e...
2 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Beyond the ramp: Why intellectual accessibility is the next frontier of Jewish inclusion
2 Feb
As Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) unfolds, the focus on ensuring physical access within Jewish communities is expandi...
2 Feb
Rationalist Judaism
The Lion, The Switch, And The War Draft
1 Feb
Natan Slifkin teases an intriguing link between three seemingly disparate topics: the portrayal of animals in the Torah, shifts in Jewish intellectual tradit...
1 Feb
JTA
I’m a Jewish studies professor. I wasn’t trained to give pastoral care — but my students desperately need it.
30 Jan
Jewish studies professors are finding themselves in unexpected pastoral roles as students navigate the complex and often hostile climate on university campus...
30 Jan
Jewish History Lectures
Artificial Intelligence, Jewish History, and the Jewish Future
30 Jan
The discussion addresses the intersection of artificial intelligence with Jewish history and the implications for the Jewish future. It explores how AI can b...
30 Jan
Future of Jewish
The West is spending billions combating antisemitism. Is it working?
30 Jan
Following the October 7th massacre in 2023, Western governments have invested billions in combating rising antisemitism, yet it persists. The prevalent appro...
30 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
We know the Jewish world is global — but we also need to experience it
30 Jan
Reflecting on a century-old story of two Sephardic Jewish immigrants shouting "Yehudi!" in Seattle to find community, the importance of experiencing and conn...
30 Jan
Lehrhaus
Book Review: The Devash Jr Book of Shemot
29 Jan
The review highlights "The Devash Jr Book of Shemot," a children's book designed to introduce young readers to the Book of Exodus through engaging storytelli...
29 Jan
Forward
Father of former Israeli hostage joins Columbia as a Jewish history professor
28 Jan
Jonathan Dekel-Chen, father of a former Israeli hostage, has been appointed as a Jewish history professor at Columbia University, amidst efforts to diversify...
28 Jan
Forward
Conservative British pro-Israel commentator Douglas Murray joins Yeshiva University
28 Jan
Douglas Murray, a prominent British conservative author and pro-Israel commentator, has been appointed as Yeshiva University's first President's Professor of...
28 Jan
Chabad.org
5 Years Since The Passing Of Rabbi Yudi Dukes
28 Jan
The video commemorates the life and legacy of Rabbi Yudi Dukes, five years after his passing. Rabbi Dukes, known for his dedication to Jewish education and s...
28 Jan
Chabad.org
This Is Why MY SCHOOLS ARE DIFFERENT
28 Jan
In this episode of the "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" podcast, the unique characteristics and approaches of Chabad educational institutions are exp...
28 Jan
JTA
A Jewish teen takes on the sports betting apps that are hooking his peers
28 Jan
Eli Senor, a senior at The Heschel School, has founded an initiative called Behind the Bet to combat the rising issue of sports betting addiction among teens...
28 Jan
Mishpacha
Eps 9. Stop Doubting Yourself: How to Know Your Strengths and Build Real Confidence
28 Jan
Rachelli Fried hosts therapist Chaya Taub on the "Good Vibes" podcast to explore methods for women to overcome self-doubt and discover genuine self-confidenc...
28 Jan
The Free Press
What Happened to Columbia’s Antisemitism Monitor?
27 Jan
Following a substantial settlement to address antisemitism allegations, Columbia University appointed Bart M. Schwartz as a monitor to ensure compliance with...
27 Jan
Mishpacha
Family First Inbox: Issue 979
27 Jan
This collection of reader responses from Family First Issue 979 explores themes of parental involvement in education, transitioning life phases, and cultural...
27 Jan
Mishpacha
Sink or Swim
27 Jan
Cindy Scarr's article "Sink or Swim" explores the challenges and triumphs of a school program designed to promote positive behavior through the Shining Toget...
27 Jan
Mishpacha
Mother of a Neurodivergent Child
27 Jan
Cindy Scarr's narrative paints a vivid, heartfelt account of a day in the life of a mother raising a neurodivergent child. Despite the challenges of managing...
27 Jan
Forward
Could a video game help combat antisemitism on college campuses?
27 Jan
StrangeLand, an upcoming PC game by Julia Sebastien, seeks to address antisemitism on college campuses by simulating the life of a Jewish student at an Ivy L...
27 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
I thought I understood the Holocaust — until I walked through Auschwitz
27 Jan
Dahlia Crawford, an Afro-Latina high school junior, shares her transformative experience visiting Auschwitz with Success Academy charter schools. Initially u...
27 Jan
Jewish Action
Revisiting The Giving Tree
26 Jan
Sarah Dyckman revisits Shel Silverstein's beloved children's book, "The Giving Tree," from a Jewish perspective, focusing on the concept of "hakarat hatov" (...
26 Jan
JTA
I went looking for Holocaust ‘upstanders.’ I found a Nazi rescuer who chose conscience over complicity.
26 Jan
Lilly and Joyce Kamen are expanding their "Upstander Stories" series for young readers by spotlighting Otto Busse, a lesser-known figure who defied Nazi poli...
26 Jan
Chabad.org
She Founded 21 Schools!
26 Jan
This podcast episode features the inspiring story of a woman who has founded 21 schools, showcasing her extraordinary dedication to education and community d...
26 Jan
Chabad.org
I Married a Chassidic Man NOW I RUN 21 SCHOOLS
26 Jan
Holly Cohen shares her transformative journey from marrying a Chassidic man to becoming the founder of the Tamim Academy, a network of schools across the Uni...
26 Jan
18forty
The Bibliophile Who Reshaped American Jewry
25 Jan
David Eliezrie's biography, "Undaunted," chronicles the impactful journey of Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, as he challenged prevai...
25 Jan
The Cholent
A Propaganda Festival at UW
23 Jan
The article discusses recent events at the University of Washington (UW), highlighting controversial incidents related to Israel and Middle Eastern politics....
23 Jan
Future of Jewish
This Weekend's Jewish and Israel Trivia
23 Jan
The piece invites readers to engage with Jewish and Israel-themed trivia, encouraging a deeper understanding of the Jewish world through a playful yet educat...
23 Jan
JTA
Amid critical doctor shortage, Israel launches international program to bring 2,000 physicians by 2029
22 Jan
Israel is addressing its severe doctor shortage with the International Medical Aliyah Program (IMAP), aiming to attract 2,000 international physicians by 202...
22 Jan
Forward
Longtime dean of Ziegler School retiring as Conservative seminary plots new course
22 Jan
Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson's retirement marks a significant transition for the Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies in Los Angeles, which he helped shape in...
22 Jan
JTA
Survey shows half of Irish adults do not know 6 million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust
21 Jan
A recent survey by the Claims Conference reveals disconcerting levels of Holocaust ignorance and denial in Ireland, with half of Irish adults unaware that 6 ...
21 Jan
18forty
5 Ways to Transmit Tradition to a Skeptical Generation
21 Jan
Transmitting Jewish tradition to skeptical modern audiences involves inviting questions and engaging through actions. Amid the chaos of Parshat Bo, the Torah...
21 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
Teaching about Iranian Jews today
21 Jan
Dan Osborn highlights the overlooked history of Iranian Jews, advocating for their inclusion in American educational curriculums to reflect a fuller picture ...
21 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
The rabbinate isn’t in crisis because of text — it’s about leadership
21 Jan
Rabbi David Baum argues that the challenges facing the contemporary rabbinate are not rooted in insufficient textual mastery, but rather in a lack of leaders...
21 Jan
Mishpacha
Let’s Talk Rejection (feat. Rabbi Yosef Sonnenschein)
21 Jan
This discussion features Rabbi Schonfeld, Rabbi Garfield, and Rabbi Yosef Sonnenschein as they explore complex parenting and educational challenges. They add...
21 Jan
Living Lchaim
He's Warning Jews About Fake Segulos (and Revealing Which Really Work)
21 Jan
Reb Binyomin Gringras ventures into the intriguing realm of segulos, exploring which ancient Jewish customs genuinely deliver blessings and which are fabrica...
21 Jan
Mishpacha
School’s Out
20 Jan
The Lakewood school district in New Jersey has been taken over by the state, largely due to the district's financial struggles and purported mismanagement cl...
20 Jan
Mishpacha
Folic Acid, Without the Fear
20 Jan
Dr. Jennie Berkovich elucidates the essential role of folic acid in ensuring healthy pregnancies, addressing common misconceptions and the debate around synt...
20 Jan
Mishpacha
Einstein’s Fool
20 Jan
Cindy Scarr discusses the ongoing trend of secular Israelis emigrating abroad, noting the contrasting lack of emigration among the Orthodox community. The ar...
20 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
A national student Shabbaton 20 years in the making
20 Jan
More than 300 Jewish student leaders from over 25 Canadian universities gathered in Toronto for a national Shabbaton, the first such event in nearly 20 years...
20 Jan
Future of Jewish
British schools are erasing the Holocaust.
19 Jan
Leo Pearlman addresses a troubling trend in British education where the recognition and teaching of the Holocaust are diminishing significantly, linked to ri...
19 Jan
My Jewish Mommy Life
WEIGHT LOSS UPDATE: How I Lost 15 Lbs. In Three Months!
19 Jan
The video discusses Marion Ashley's journey of losing 15 pounds over three months. She shares insights into her weight loss strategy, which includes a combin...
19 Jan
Future of Jewish
We need to teach Jewish power, not just Jewish pride.
17 Jan
Adam Hummel argues that Diaspora Jews need to reclaim the active role they historically played in Zionism, which has evolved from an ideal born out of Jewish...
17 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
Don’t wait for the next headline to support Jewish students
15 Jan
In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks involving Israel and Hamas, antisemitism has notably increased on college campuses, with a surge in incidents repor...
15 Jan
JTA
Tulsa’s Jewish community pushes back on Oklahoma Jewish charter school proposal
15 Jan
The Jewish community leaders in Tulsa are opposing a proposal for a publicly funded Jewish charter school in Oklahoma, expressing concerns over the lack of l...
15 Jan
Forward
A Yale student returns to class, with a Jewish question (and answer) about why she's there
15 Jan
Mia Rose Kohn, a cartoonist and Yale junior, reflects on the Jewish perspective of education in the inaugural piece of her graphic column for the Forward. Th...
15 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
We need a different model: From tuition to stipends
15 Jan
Rabbi Matthew Goldstone, in response to the Atra report "From Calling to Career: Mapping the Current State and Future of Rabbinic Leadership," argues that th...
15 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah
Should Religious Values be Taught in Public Schools?
14 Jan
Peter Deutsch, the founder of the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation, explores the intense cultural debate in the U.S. over whether public education ...
14 Jan
Mishpacha
Parshas Va’eira: 5786
13 Jan
The reflection on Parshas Vaeira highlights how Moshe's experience with Bnei Yisrael and Pharaoh underscores the importance of having a receptive audience wh...
13 Jan