Mishpacha
Inner Peace: Personal Development
13 Jan
The article "Inner Peace: Personal Development" focuses on the concept of hishtavus—a lesser-known middah or character trait from Jewish teachings—which deno...
13 Jan
The Cholent
Sponsored: Hebrew University Pre-College Teen Summer Program
13 Jan
American Jewish teens no longer have to choose between enhancing their college applications or exploring personal growth in Israel, thanks to Hebrew Universi...
13 Jan
JTA
Oklahoma board to vote on application for religious Jewish charter school, teeing up potential battle
13 Jan
A new proposal by the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation seeks to establish the first publicly funded religious Jewish charter school in Okl...
13 Jan
Living Lchaim
How A Businessman Became a Torah Rebbe for 50,000 Jews
13 Jan
Rav Eli Stefansky has transformed from a successful businessman into a renowned Torah teacher, reaching approximately 50,000 Jews globally. He is the founder...
13 Jan
Future of Jewish
London's University for Islamists
12 Jan
Nicole Lampert critiques University College London (UCL) for becoming a hotbed of extremism and antisemitism, particularly after the October 7th Hamas-led at...
12 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
For tomorrow’s rabbinate, we must up our game
12 Jan
Rabbi Daniel Landes, reflecting on over fifty years of experience in training rabbis, discusses the current crisis in rabbinic education and recruitment high...
12 Jan
Hadassah
REVIEW: ‘A Different Spirit’
9 Jan
"A Different Spirit: Creating Meaningful Bnai Mitzvah for Children with Disabilities," edited by Howard Blas and Ilana Trachtman, is a pioneering anthology o...
9 Jan
Forward
Cooper Union settles antisemitism case with 10 Jewish students who were barricaded in library after Oct. 7
8 Jan
Cooper Union in New York City has settled a Title VI antisemitic discrimination case, providing restitution to ten Jewish students who were barricaded in the...
8 Jan
Rationalist Judaism
A Public Apology for Slandering Charedi Institutions
8 Jan
Rabbi Natan Slifkin acknowledges an error in his previous accusation against Charedi institutions regarding the misallocation of approximately one billion sh...
8 Jan
Chabad.org
From OY TO JOY In Four Weeks!
8 Jan
"From OY TO JOY In Four Weeks!" is indicative of a Chabad initiative aimed at improving personal well-being and achieving a positive outlook through Jewish t...
8 Jan
Living Lchaim
How to Talk About Suicide and Those Who Struggle
8 Jan
Hadassah Zirkind, a suicide prevention advocate with personal experience of mental health struggles, shares her insights on how communities can better addres...
8 Jan
JTA
These Jewish day schools embracing AI are reimagining education for the high-tech era
7 Jan
Jewish day schools across North America are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into their educational frameworks, reshaping traditional learnin...
7 Jan
Sonya's Prep
How We Celebrate Shabbat Without the Prep | A Shabbaton, Torah Learning & Reconnecting as a Couple
7 Jan
Attending a Shabbaton organized by Kinyan HaMasecheta, a Torah learning program, the creator and her husband enjoy a Shabbat experience focused on spiritual ...
7 Jan
18forty
Stranger in a Strange Land: 5 Lessons on Identity from Egypt
7 Jan
The article from 18Forty explores five lessons on identity from the Book of Exodus, highlighting the timeless struggle of Jewish communities in the diaspora ...
7 Jan
Mishpacha
Eps 6. Let’s Talk Gifted Children
7 Jan
Rabbi Garfiel and Rabbi Schonfeld delve into the world of gifted education in this podcast episode from Mishpacha Magazine. They share personal insights from...
7 Jan
The Free Press
How a Cornell Professor Drove an Israeli Student out of His Class
6 Jan
At Cornell University, the foundational principle is inclusivity, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue their academic interests freely. H...
6 Jan
Mishpacha
Ripple Effect
6 Jan
Addressing executive functioning challenges can have a significant impact on personal and familial well-being, as illustrated through the experiences shared ...
6 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
What Orthodoxy has to offer for non-Orthodox Jews — and no, it’s not ‘kiruv’
6 Jan
Prompted by a post-October 7 resurgence in interest among American Jews for a meaningful Jewish life, this piece by Dovid Bashevkin argues for broader adapta...
6 Jan
Forward
These Jewish artists are searching for home — at America's only Catholic historically Black university
5 Jan
Israeli artists Neta Elkayam and Amit Hai Cohen are deeply immersed in fostering cultural exchange and understanding at Xavier University of Louisiana, the o...
5 Jan
New Voices
When You’re Our Age, You Have Nothing
2 Jan
This reflective narrative explores the complexities of friendship, competition, and identity among high school seniors navigating college admissions. The pro...
2 Jan
Forward
Judge lets California antisemitism law take effect, rejecting teachers’ censorship claims
2 Jan
A California law, AB 715, designed to combat antisemitism in schools, will take effect following a federal judge's decision. The law establishes a new state ...
2 Jan
Forward
Judge lets California antisemitism law take effect, rejecting teachers’ censorship claims
2 Jan
A federal judge upheld the implementation of California's new law, AB 715, aimed at countering antisemitism in educational settings despite challenges claimi...
2 Jan
Future of Jewish
26 Jewish Things You Should Try in 2026
1 Jan
2026 offers Jewish individuals a chance to explore their heritage in novel ways, from spiritual practices like Jewish meditation and Shabbat hosting to engag...
1 Jan
JTA
At Illinois Holocaust Museum, teens learn the Shoah’s Jewish history — and how to apply its lessons to today
1 Jan
The Illinois Holocaust Museum hosts an annual Student Leadership Day, focusing on teaching teenagers about the Holocaust and inspiring them to be leaders in ...
1 Jan
Rationalist Judaism
The Billion Shekel Theft
1 Jan
Natan Slifkin critiques the charedi leadership's rhetoric against Israel's High Court amidst a controversial freeze of a 1.09 billion NIS government funding ...
1 Jan
Mishpacha
Why People Don’t Like You
30 Dec 2025
Social skills are often acquired organically, but some may need guidance to improve. Cindy Scarr identifies key behaviors that could lead to social friction,...
30 Dec 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Protests and Penguins
28 Dec 2025
In this reflective piece, Natan Slifkin explores various methods of exerting societal influence, arguing that different approaches are suitable for different...
28 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
America is teaching kids to hate Jews — and even itself.
27 Dec 2025
Eric Buesing's essay explores the influence of foreign funding on American academic and educational institutions, particularly focusing on the negative perce...
27 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Demise of Solomon Schechter Schools
25 Dec 2025
The closure of New York City's Solomon Schechter schools, with the last rebranded as Queens Hebrew Academy, signifies a milestone in the decline of Conservat...
25 Dec 2025
Chabad.org
The Best Parenting Advice EVER
25 Dec 2025
This episode provides insights into effective parenting, drawing on Jewish values and traditions that emphasize the nurturing and growth of family dynamics. ...
25 Dec 2025
JTA
Why Jewish girls are missing in the discourse around Israel
24 Dec 2025
Ilana M. Horwitz highlights a persistent gender confidence gap in Jewish day schools concerning Israel-related discourse. Analyzing data from North American ...
24 Dec 2025
JTA
With rising numbers of American students considering college in Israel, a new program offers help
24 Dec 2025
As antisemitism rises on American college campuses, more Jewish students are exploring educational opportunities in Israel, where their Jewish identity is in...
24 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Let’s Talk To Today’s Rebbeim
24 Dec 2025
Rabbi Schonfeld and Rabbi Garfield engage in a compelling discussion live from the Torah Umesora Convention, exploring insights gained from the gathering and...
24 Dec 2025
Forward
How the next generation of rabbis is preparing for the age of A.I.
24 Dec 2025
Amidst the increasing integration of artificial intelligence into various sectors, rabbinical students in the U.S. are confronting the implications of AI on ...
24 Dec 2025
Living Lchaim
A Jewish Divorce Mediator Shares What She Sees Behind Closed Doors
24 Dec 2025
Jewish Divorce Mediator Sarah Nissel shares valuable insights into the often under-discussed topic of finances within marriage, drawing from her extensive ex...
24 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Insulation Is Not Education
23 Dec 2025
Cindy Scarr argues in Mishpacha Magazine that over-protective parents in the Torah-observant community often seek to insulate their children from slightly di...
23 Dec 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
How culture shapes community: 10 practices from The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life
23 Dec 2025
In a detailed recount of the formation and evolution of The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life, the author shares ten foundational practices that shape...
23 Dec 2025
Forward
Pennsylvania principal to be fired over antisemitic voicemail: ‘They control the banks’
22 Dec 2025
Philip Leddy, a Pennsylvania elementary school principal, is facing termination after making antisemitic comments in a voicemail to a Jewish parent. Leddy ac...
22 Dec 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Placing the light in the window
19 Dec 2025
Rabbi Ariana Capptauber reflects on her experiences educating children from diverse backgrounds about Hanukkah in Central Pennsylvania. She emphasizes the im...
19 Dec 2025
JTA
Forging Israel’s quiet heroes: Inside the Holtz Air Force High School
18 Dec 2025
Holtz Interdisciplinary Air Force High School in Tel Aviv plays a crucial role in preparing Israel's future Air Force personnel by providing technical educat...
18 Dec 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Rabbinical training doesn’t have a pipeline problem — we have a preparation problem
17 Dec 2025
Rabbi Jesse Paikin of the Shalom Hartman Institute argues that the crisis in rabbinic training is not about declining interest (a pipeline problem) but about...
17 Dec 2025
Jewish Action
Financial Minimalism
17 Dec 2025
Rivka Resnik explores the concept of financial minimalism, urging readers to declutter their finances with intention. Highlighting figures like Joshua Fields...
17 Dec 2025
Jewish Action
The Cost of Community: The OU’s Bold Effort to Make Frum Life Sustainable
17 Dec 2025
In response to the financial pressures faced by the Orthodox Jewish community, particularly the middle class, the Orthodox Union (OU) has launched several in...
17 Dec 2025
Jewish Action
Ben Yeshiva: Pathway of Aliyah
17 Dec 2025
"Ben Yeshiva: Pathway of Aliyah" by Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky is a comprehensive guide for yeshiva students, addressing the challenges and nuances of the modern ...
17 Dec 2025
Jewish Action
Coming Soon from OU Press – Winter 2025
17 Dec 2025
Scheduled for release in Winter 2025, the revised edition of Rabbi Gersion Appel's "The Concise Code of Jewish Law: A Guide to Daily Prayer and Religious Obs...
17 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1091
16 Dec 2025
Issue 1091 of Mishpacha's Inbox features various perspectives on communal and personal challenges. Yehudis Levi from Monsey critiques the custom of serving l...
16 Dec 2025
Forward
In the fight against K-12 antisemitism, we are grateful for allies – but are not afraid to call out antisemitism when we see it
15 Dec 2025
Lauren Steinberg highlights the ongoing struggle against antisemitism in K-12 education, emphasizing the essential role of alliances with educators and union...
15 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
The Topic: Allowances
14 Dec 2025
The article delves into the topic of whether to provide children with an allowance, presenting arguments from both sides. Proponents of allowances view it as...
14 Dec 2025
Forward
High schoolers’ ‘human swastika’ on football field shakes San Jose Jewish community
12 Dec 2025
An incident at Branham High School in San Jose, California, where students formed a human swastika on the football field, has caused a major uproar in the lo...
12 Dec 2025
Forward
Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, beloved Jewish Theological Seminary professor and author, dies at 73
12 Dec 2025
Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, a cherished educator at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) for 35 years, passed away at 73 after battling cancer. His teaching and ...
12 Dec 2025