Forward
How teens of all backgrounds can connect in a deeply polarized, post-Oct. 7 world
30 Sep 2024
In a post-Oct. 7 world, high school senior Anniyah Rizvi reflects on the polarized reactions within her diverse school community, illustrating a broader stru...
30 Sep 2024
Forward
The valuable lesson that Oct. 7 taught me
30 Sep 2024
Ethan VanderWalde, a high school senior from Memphis, shares his personal reflections on the impact of the events of October 7. Initially dismissing it as a ...
30 Sep 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Lizzy Savetsky was not prepared to have this conversation with her ten year-old daughter.
30 Sep 2024
Lizzy Savetsky, a noted pro-Israel activist, recounts a difficult conversation with her ten-year-old daughter regarding Israeli politics and the complexities...
30 Sep 2024
Jewish Review of Books
Letters, Fall 2024
30 Sep 2024
The "Letters, Fall 2024" section includes responses that touch on various aspects of Jewish life and academia. A collective of Jewish studies scholars expres...
30 Sep 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
How Lizzy Savetsky makes complex subjects more accessible to a general audience.
30 Sep 2024
Pro-Israel activist Lizzy Savetsky discusses her approach to making complex political and social issues more relatable and understandable to a wide audience....
30 Sep 2024
Tablet
The Cold War Against the Jews
30 Sep 2024
Malka Z. Simkovich recounts unsettling incidents of antisemitism impacting her family and broader Jewish communities in educational settings in Skokie, Illin...
30 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Tuition Chokehold: The conversation continues
29 Sep 2024
Cindy Scarr's article delves into the tuition crisis facing Jewish schools, highlighting both the financial strain on families and the deficits schools accum...
29 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Are we really ready to say farewell to homework?
29 Sep 2024
Hannah Martin, headteacher at Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School, explores the ongoing debate on the relevance of traditional homework in enhancing children's e...
29 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Rosh Hashanah quiz
29 Sep 2024
Etgar, a UK-based educational organization, presents a Rosh Hashanah quiz to engage readers with intriguing facts about the Jewish New Year. The quiz explore...
29 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
If you can, please help us keep serving you.
29 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, seeks support to maintain its mission of offering nuanced insights into Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world. In th...
29 Sep 2024
JTA
Investigation clears Ziegler rabbinical school deans of ethics code allegations
27 Sep 2024
An investigation by the Rabbinical Assembly into ethical violations at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles has cleared its deans, Rabbi Bra...
27 Sep 2024
The Cholent
Education on the Ballot: Part II
27 Sep 2024
Chris Reykdal, Washington state's longstanding superintendent of public instruction, faces reelection amidst criticism over declining student performance and...
27 Sep 2024
JTA
Jewish professor says Muhlenberg College fired her over pro-Palestinian social media posts
27 Sep 2024
The firing of tenured professor Maura Finkelstein from Muhlenberg College over her anti-Zionist social media activity has ignited a debate on academic freedo...
27 Sep 2024
Bonjour Chai
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Live, Laugh, Liberate
27 Sep 2024
The episode delves into the controversial mixing of pro-Palestinian rhetoric with an Indigenous rights protest at a Toronto public school event, examining th...
27 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
A little bit of education goes a long way in fostering connections to Israel
27 Sep 2024
Jewish educators in North America are seeking ways to strengthen young Jewish adults' connections to Israel in light of recent tragic events. A survey by Bou...
27 Sep 2024
Jewish Currents
After the Encampments - For the student movement, translating chaos into real leverage will require a “long-haul protest” that sustains the crisis semester after semester.
26 Sep 2024
Student movements across several universities, including Northwestern, Rutgers, Brown, Columbia, and the New School, faced challenges in leveraging protests ...
26 Sep 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Bordeaux Jews and the Creation of the Alliance Israélite Universelle
26 Sep 2024
The video explores the formation of the Alliance Israélite Universelle (AIU), a pivotal Jewish organization established in 1860 aimed at promoting Jewish sol...
26 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
No heads, but more shoulders to bear the burden of leadership in Jewish day school
26 Sep 2024
Facing challenges in filling leadership roles, Jewish day schools have increasingly adopted co-leadership models, which involve multiple individuals sharing ...
26 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
If you can, please help us keep serving you.
26 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is a publication dedicated to deepening understanding of Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world without the barriers ...
26 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
To solve the day school leadership challenge, we need to rethink our priorities
26 Sep 2024
The shortage of leadership in North American Jewish day schools is becoming increasingly problematic as a growing number of institutions start the academic y...
26 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
Efforts to protect younger Jews are backfiring.
25 Sep 2024
Many young Jews today appear to lack resilience due to protective environments that prioritize safe spaces, inhibiting their ability to confront challenges, ...
25 Sep 2024
Living Lchaim
90% of People Boost Their Income Using Her Advice | KOSHER MONEY
24 Sep 2024
In a recent episode of 'Kosher Money,' Faige Herman discusses how enhancing soft skills can significantly increase income and career success. Her initiative,...
24 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1030
24 Sep 2024
The article presents a collection of reflections on various Jewish issues, from ethical dilemmas in personal commitments within the Jewish community to the i...
24 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Lyme Disease
24 Sep 2024
Lyme disease, as explained by Dr. Jennie Berkovich, is a tick-borne bacterial infection primarily found in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and north-central ...
24 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
What I Want You to Know about Misophonia
24 Sep 2024
Cindy Scarr shares her personal experience living with misophonia, a condition where specific sounds trigger intense emotional responses, often leading to di...
24 Sep 2024
JTA
Report ordered by Hochul calls for ‘overhaul’ of CUNY antisemitism policies
24 Sep 2024
A comprehensive report commissioned by Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for a sweeping overhaul of the City University of New York's (CUNY) policies on antisemit...
24 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
10 lessons over 10 years: Jewish teen education and engagement, forever changed
24 Sep 2024
The Jim Joseph Foundation and other funders initiated the Jewish Teen Education & Engagement Funder Collaborative a decade ago, aiming to increase Jewish tee...
24 Sep 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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‘Erodes the public trust’: Elected officials react to TDSB field trip rally with anti-Israel chants
24 Sep 2024
The episode discusses the controversy surrounding a Toronto District School Board field trip where students were led in anti-Israel chants, sparking uproar f...
24 Sep 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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‘Erodes the public trust’: Elected officials react to TDSB field trip rally with anti-Israel chants
24 Sep 2024
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has criticized the Toronto District School Board for allowing anti-Israel chants during a student field trip meant to support Grass...
24 Sep 2024
Tablet
Meritocracy and Its Critics
24 Sep 2024
Reflecting on the concept of meritocracy, Itxu Díaz illustrates its transformative power through personal and societal examples, including his own mother's j...
24 Sep 2024
The Free Press
How Harvard Divinity Teaches Hate
23 Sep 2024
Harvard Divinity School, esteemed for its religious pluralism and as a hub for theological thought, is critiqued by student Robert L. Friedman for harboring ...
23 Sep 2024
Kveller
Yes, My Son, You Are Obligated to Go to Hebrew School
23 Sep 2024
Jewish educator Lauren Reeves reflects on a conversation with her son about attending Hebrew school, emphasizing the importance of Jewish education and commu...
23 Sep 2024
Jewish Action
Supporting At-Risk Youth in Israel Post–October 7
23 Sep 2024
Following the traumatic events of October 7, Israeli youth, particularly those at risk, face a deepening crisis. These young individuals, often from challeng...
23 Sep 2024
Jewish Action
Bring Your Jewish Self to Work
23 Sep 2024
Post-October 7, a surge in Jewish identity exploration has been observed globally, prompting discussions about integrating Jewish identity into professional ...
23 Sep 2024
Jewish Action
Rav Schachter on Pirkei Avos: Insights and Commentary Based on the Shiurim of Rav Hershel Schachter
23 Sep 2024
Rabbi Hershel Schachter has not only played a pivotal role as a communal leader and educator but has also diligently transmitted the rich tradition of Torah ...
23 Sep 2024
Jewish History Uncensored
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#206 - R' Avrohom Vilner - Life & Accomplishments
20 Sep 2024
Rabbi Avrohom Vilner, the youngest son of the Vilna Gaon, is profiled for his scholarly achievements and his distinction from his father despite also pursuin...
20 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Ofsted salutes high standards at Hasmonean Primary
20 Sep 2024
Hasmonean Primary School in Hendon has maintained its classification as a good school following its first Ofsted inspection in five years. The school, under ...
20 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Embracing our Jewish identity
20 Sep 2024
Jesse Goldberg, a 16-year-old CTeen leader from Skokie, Illinois, reflects on his transformative journey of embracing Jewish identity amid modern challenges....
20 Sep 2024
Tikvah
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Podcast: Abe Unger on America's First Jewish Classical School
20 Sep 2024
Emet Classical Academy, led by Abe Unger, is America's first Jewish classical school, aiming to merge the Jewish and Western educational traditions to produc...
20 Sep 2024
Tablet
Jewish Professors Grapple With Shifting Roles on Campus
20 Sep 2024
Jewish professors in American universities are grappling with heightened expectations and challenges following the escalation of antisemitism since October 7...
20 Sep 2024
Tablet
Tale of Two Academies
20 Sep 2024
Shai Goldman reflects on contrasting educational experiences between his gap year at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel and his subsequent studies at Columbia Uni...
20 Sep 2024
JTA
Keir Starmer pledges to build Holocaust memorial and expand Holocaust education across UK schools
19 Sep 2024
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a significant initiative to bolster Holocaust education within UK schools and to construct a Holocaust memo...
19 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
If you can, please help us keep serving you.
19 Sep 2024
Joshua Hoffman, on behalf of the publication Future of Jewish, appeals for financial support to maintain their mission of providing nuanced and in-depth cove...
19 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
We need more great rabbis
19 Sep 2024
Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, articulates the urgent need for more rabbis in North America amidst current Jewish historical chal...
19 Sep 2024
Unorthodox
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Torah Challenges
19 Sep 2024
The Simchat Torah Challenge aims to engage 10,000 Jews globally in weekly Torah study, offering a sense of unity and tradition through digital and physical m...
19 Sep 2024
The Free Press
Inside America’s First-Ever Classical Jewish School
19 Sep 2024
Emet Classical Academy, America's first Jewish classical school, has opened in New York City, combining Torah study with a traditional liberal arts education...
19 Sep 2024
JTA
LA and Jerusalem rabbis step in as battle rages over who should run German rabbinical schools
18 Sep 2024
Amidst a challenging situation in Germany's rabbinical education landscape, American and Israeli rabbis are taking significant roles in reforming Germany's r...
18 Sep 2024
Jewish Action
Sense and Sensibilities
18 Sep 2024
Bryna Jocheved Levy explores the transformative impact of women's involvement in Torah study across Jewish communities today. The evolution from a basic hala...
18 Sep 2024
Jewish Action
The Heavenly Scoreboard: A Chanukah Lesson
18 Sep 2024
Reflecting on a mischievous student who disrupted a yeshivah with a goat, Yosef M. Gesser draws a parallel between this incident and the Biblical story of Mo...
18 Sep 2024
Forward
Hebrew University: A century of progress
18 Sep 2024
Celebrating its centennial in 2025, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has significantly contributed to Israel's growth and global academic landscapes. Found...
18 Sep 2024