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Forward The ‘Gestapo Game’ at the high school where Tim Walz worked was part of a trend Holocaust educators now reject 17 Aug
Tim Walz, currently a Democratic candidate for vice president, was involved in a controversial teaching activity dubbed the Gestapo Game at Mankato West High...
17 Aug
Moment Harris-Walz Waltz Shines Spotlight on Holocaust Education 16 Aug
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's background in geography education and Holocaust studies came to the fore as he was named as Vice President Kamala Harris' runni...
16 Aug
JTA The ‘Gestapo Game’ at the high school where Tim Walz worked was part of a trend Holocaust educators now reject 16 Aug
Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, was involved in stopping a controversial "Gestapo Game" at a high school where he worked. The game invo...
16 Aug
JTA As a Holocaust educator, I’ve grappled with same questions Tim Walz explored — and that’s reassuring 16 Aug
The author reflects on their experience as a Holocaust educator in response to a rise in antisemitic incidents in a Chicago suburb school. They discuss devel...
16 Aug
Tablet Something Borrowed 16 Aug
Tu B'Av, a festive day falling on the 15th of Av, often marked with celebrations and customs, is likened to the Jewish Valentine's Day in Israel. Originating...
16 Aug
JTA How do Jewish Columbia students feel about Minouche Shafik’s resignation? It’s complicated. 15 Aug
Jewish Columbia students and graduates had mixed feelings about Minouche Shafik's resignation as president of the university amidst pro-Palestinian activism ...
15 Aug
JTA How do Jewish Columbia students feel about Minouche Shafik’s resignation? It’s complicated. 15 Aug
Jewish Columbia students and alumni are expressing mixed reactions to the resignation of President Minouche Shafik. While some students like Yakira Galler ex...
15 Aug
The Free Press The Palestinian ‘Traitor’ Risking Everything to Speak Out 15 Aug
A young Palestinian man from a West Bank village, who pursued education and career success, faced backlash and danger in his community after condemning a mas...
15 Aug
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #201 - Understanding the Rebbe & Talmid Connection 15 Aug
This podcast episode discusses the relationship between a Rebbe and a Talmid, focusing on the understanding of this connection with the example of the Vilna ...
15 Aug
The Free Press Columbia President Minouche Shafik Resigns 15 Aug
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned amid criticism over her handling of student protests and campus antisemitism. Shafik's resignation fol...
15 Aug
Jewish Chronicle My letter to Jewish freshers: be brave and stay open-minded 15 Aug
Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein, President of City University, addresses Jewish university students and families, offering advice on navigating the challen...
15 Aug
Jewish Chronicle A-level joy for Jewish schools 15 Aug
Jewish schools, including JCoSS, JFS, Immanuel College, Yavneh College, Hasmonean High School, and King David High School, celebrated excellent A-level resul...
15 Aug
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Did Jewish summer camps do enough to support kids' mental health this summer? 15 Aug
Jewish summer camps in Canada have increasingly incorporated mental health support, following recent tragedies that tested their preparedness. Grief counselo...
15 Aug
Forward What Columbia University interim president Katrina Armstrong has said about antisemitism, campus protests 15 Aug
In response to pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, interim president Katrina Armstrong addressed the Israel-Hamas conflict by initially calling ...
15 Aug
Forward Meet Kamala Harris’ debate coach: A Ramaz alum from the Upper West Side 15 Aug
Philippe Reines, a Ramaz alum from the Upper West Side and former aide to Hillary Clinton, is preparing Kamala Harris for an upcoming debate against Donald T...
15 Aug
Forward Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns after year marked by pro-Palestinian protests 15 Aug
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned following intense criticism from faculty, students, and public officials over her handling of pro-...
15 Aug
JTA Columbia President Minouche Shafik resigns, citing toll of controversy over pro-Palestinian protests on campus 15 Aug
Minouche Shafik, the president of Columbia University, has resigned amidst criticism over her handling of pro-Palestinian protests on campus following an att...
15 Aug
Forward UCLA can’t let protesters block Jewish students’ access to campus, judge rules 14 Aug
A federal judge has ruled that UCLA must take action against encampments on campus that block access to pro-Israel students, as it violates their religious b...
14 Aug
JTA UCLA can’t let protesters block Jewish students’ access to campus, judge rules 14 Aug
A judge ruled that UCLA must do more to protect Jewish students from obstacles created by pro-Palestinian protesters on campus. The ruling follows a lawsuit ...
14 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Tim Walz’s record on Israel and antisemitism is deeply concerning 14 Aug
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, initially seen as a moderate Democrat, has shifted leftward on Israel and antisemitism over the years. He supported the Iran nuc...
14 Aug
Creative Judaism Weird Prayer | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep. 42 (Va'eschanan) 14 Aug
In this episode of Parshah Rabbit Hole, the host delves into the themes of unconventional prayer, the concept of useless prayers, and the connection to greml...
14 Aug
Jewish Chronicle If Jewish students wanted to sue Oxford, they’d have a strong case 14 Aug
A letter signed by a group of Jewish and non-Jewish Oxford academics, students, and alumni reported numerous incidents of harassment, bullying, and intimidat...
14 Aug
eJewishPhilanthropy Instead of red lines, let’s draw 12 paths 14 Aug
The article reflects on the lessons of Tisha B'Av, emphasizing the destructive impact of baseless hatred and division among the Jewish people. It discusses t...
14 Aug
Jewish Chronicle ORT international students head to Italy to take on urban challenge and feed the world 14 Aug
Jewish students from around the world participated in a sustainable solutions challenge in Italy organized by World ORT, focusing on developing urban agricul...
14 Aug
Jewish History Lectures The First Roman-Jewish War from the Post-October 7 Perspective 14 Aug
A lecture discussing the First Roman-Jewish War from the Post-October 7 perspective, delivered at Congregation Ahavat Torah in New Jersey on Tisha B’Av 5784.
14 Aug
Emes Ve-Emunah A Year Full of Tisha B'Avs 13 Aug
The author reflects on their Jewish outlook shaped by Rabbi Aaron Soloveichik and the teachings of Rabbi Dr. Joseph B. Soloveitchik, emphasizing the influenc...
13 Aug
Jewish Chronicle LSJS degree students now eligible for government loans 13 Aug
The London School of Jewish Studies (LSJS), known for its teacher training programs and degrees in Jewish education, has recently gained approval from the Of...
13 Aug
JTA In remote Greenland, a NYC yeshiva kid becomes an ‘Arctic citizen’ 13 Aug
A NYC yeshiva student participated in the Joint Science Education Project in Greenland, forging friendships and cultural connections in an Arctic setting. Aw...
13 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Summer reading: the best new books for children 13 Aug
"Summer reading: the best new books for children" features a selection of engaging reads for young audiences. "Miriam's Voice, A Jewish Tale" retold by Keren...
13 Aug
Forward VIDEO: Discovering Yiddish on Tisha B'Av 13 Aug
A video by the Yiddish Book Center's Wexler Oral History Project explores how Gella Schweid Fishman's life was impacted when she discovered a Yiddish school ...
13 Aug
JTA Columbia restricts access to campus following ‘reports of potential disruptions’ 13 Aug
Columbia University has restricted access to its campus due to concerns about potential disruptions, particularly related to anti-Israel student protests. Th...
13 Aug
Forward Why Florida's charge to scrutinize university syllabi for 'antisemitism or anti-Israel bias' is a joke 12 Aug
The State University System of Florida has mandated all its campuses to review course syllabi for antisemitism or anti-Israel bias by using specific keywords...
12 Aug
Jewish Currents More Truth - To truly oppose the right’s attacks on education, Jewish communities must face Palestinian history. 12 Aug
The text discusses the impact of censorship on education, particularly in relation to Jewish communities and Palestinian history. It recounts instances of bo...
12 Aug
Jewish Currents “Our North Is the South” - An experiment in radical education 12 Aug
The text recounts the author's experience with the Third World Feminist School in South Florida, highlighting their ongoing commitment to radical education, ...
12 Aug
The Free Press College Students Plan to Skip Class for Palestine 12 Aug
The Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) are planning a national student strike to protest what they view as the Israeli-American genocide of Palest...
12 Aug
The Free Press Bill Barr: Moral Clarity in Massachusetts 11 Aug
A federal judge in Massachusetts allowed a case against Harvard to proceed, accusing the university of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and...
11 Aug
Emes Ve-Emunah The Olam HaTorah is Not Exclusively Charedi 11 Aug
The text discusses the issue of Charedi military service in Israel and the fundraising efforts by Charedi leaders to support Yeshivos. It highlights the deep...
11 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Can you teach kids to spot fake news? Raygun at the Olympics suggests not 11 Aug
The Education Secretary aims to teach children to spot extremist content and fake news in school, particularly focusing on critical thinking, statistics mani...
11 Aug
Future of Jewish If you can, please help us keep serving you. 11 Aug
Future of Jewish, a publication focused on Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, is now free to ensure broader access to education and inspiration. They off...
11 Aug
JTA 3 Columbia University deans resign after sending disparaging text messages during panel on campus Jewish life 9 Aug
Three Columbia University deans have resigned following the exposure of derogatory text messages they sent during a panel on campus Jewish life, which were d...
9 Aug
Jewish History Lectures Sephardim, Ashkenazim, and Abraham Furtado of Bordeaux 8 Aug
The video provides a brief insight into Abraham Furtado's early role in the emancipation process of French Jews prior to the Revolution, in the context of Se...
8 Aug
Emes Ve-Emunah Walz on the Holocaust 7 Aug
The discussion revolves around Tim Walz's views on Holocaust education, where he advocates for teaching the Holocaust in the context of human rights abuses r...
7 Aug
Jewish Chronicle We must come out as Jewish every day and not be scared to show our pride 7 Aug
In a world where antisemitism is on the rise, it is crucial for Jews to embrace and express their Jewish identity with pride and confidence. Drawing on histo...
7 Aug
eJewishPhilanthropy Challenges and opportunities await in the new school year 7 Aug
As teachers return to classrooms with uncertainty about Israel, Jews, and Judaism, there is a call to address these issues proactively in the upcoming school...
7 Aug
Future of Jewish A radical antisemitic ideology has infiltrated Canada. 7 Aug
Antisemitism has surged in Canada, impacting Jewish communities and schools, with rising hate crimes targeting Jews. The author highlights concerns about rad...
7 Aug
Ami The Preservation of Torah in Challenging Times // A visit with the rosh yeshivah of Yeshivas Chevron, Rav Yosef Chevroni 7 Aug
Yeshivas Chevron, under the leadership of Rav Yosef Chevroni, is known for its transformative impact on students, shaping them not only in Torah study but al...
7 Aug
JTA Tim Walz wrote a master’s thesis on Holocaust education, just as his own school’s approach drew criticism 7 Aug
Tim Walz, now the governor of Minnesota, has a background in education and a strong interest in Holocaust and genocide education. He intervened to stop a con...
7 Aug
Forward Major Jewish groups want 'Zionist' to be a protected class on campus 6 Aug
Major Jewish organizations, including Hillel International and the Anti-Defamation League, have jointly released guidelines advocating for the protection of ...
6 Aug
Mishpacha Cry Baby 6 Aug
The article describes the challenging experience of being a first-time mother dealing with a crying baby for an extended period. The author grapples with try...
6 Aug
Mishpacha Crowning Glory     6 Aug
A group of esteemed Jewish leaders (gedolim) visited England to raise funds for yeshivos in Israel, surpassing all expectations with a total of around 11 to ...
6 Aug