Jewish Chronicle
Why we need a month dedicated to Britain’s Jewry
28 May 2024
The text discusses the importance of having a British Jewish History Month to recognize and celebrate the contributions of British Jews to various fields lik...
28 May 2024
Forward
How Franz Kafka can help us understand the history of segregation in America
28 May 2024
Stanley Corngold, a Princeton scholar of German literature, formed an unexpected friendship with Jack Greenberg, a Columbia law professor involved in the lan...
28 May 2024
Future of Jewish
Israel's Most Popular Wartime Saying: The Backstory
27 May 2024
The essay discusses the origins of the popular wartime saying "Am Yisrael Chai" (The People of Israel Live) which was written by Shlomo Carlebach in the mid-...
27 May 2024
Between The Lines
The World War II Hero Who Lived Upstairs
26 May 2024
The text discusses the author's realization of living near a World War II naval hero, Adm. Leon Kintberger, and reflects on his heroic actions in the Pacific...
26 May 2024
Jewish History Uncensored
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#191 - The Baal HaTanya in Liadi & Attitude Towards the French Russian War of 1812
24 May 2024
The episode explores how the Baal HaTanya, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, ended up in Liadi instead of returning to his hometown of Liozna, and why he support...
24 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
If we want peace, we first need to be truly strong
24 May 2024
Rabbi Joseph Dweck emphasizes the need to confront evil and unite against it in the face of historical tragedies like the Holocaust and present-day threats l...
24 May 2024
Jewish Review of Books
On the Origins of Judaism: An Exchange
24 May 2024
Malka Simkovich reviewed Yonatan Adler's book "The Origins of Judaism: An Archeological-Historical Reappraisal" in which Adler argues that Judaism, as we cur...
24 May 2024
Jewish Review of Books
A Torah Exchange: Yonatan Adler Responds to Malka Simkovich
24 May 2024
Yonatan Adler responds to Malka Simkovich's review of his book, "The Origins of Judaism," emphasizing his focus on when ordinary Jews began following Torah a...
24 May 2024
Jewish Review of Books
A Torah Exchange: Malka Simkovich Responds to Yonatan Adler
24 May 2024
Malka Simkovich responds to Yonatan Adler's work on the origins of Judaism, expressing concerns over Adler's focus on social practices over intellectual idea...
24 May 2024
Tikvah
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Haisam Hassanein on How Egypt Sees Gaza
24 May 2024
Haisam Hassanein discusses how Egypt's strategic involvement in the Gaza conflict has potentially reshaped its diplomatic and economic standing in the region...
24 May 2024
Forward
Young hostage's bubbe has schnitzel waiting for him in the freezer
24 May 2024
Zili Wenkert, an 83-year-old Holocaust survivor in Gedera, Israel, has been deeply distressed since her grandson, Omer Wenkert, was abducted by Hamas in Octo...
24 May 2024
Tablet
Who Were the Students of the Great Lithuanian Yeshivas?
24 May 2024
Before the First World War, students from Western countries rarely attended Lithuanian yeshivas due to political unrest in the region. However, after the war...
24 May 2024
JTA
Israel’s Jewish humor show offers a serious message for a dark time: We will survive
23 May 2024
"The Jews Are Coming," a popular sketch comedy show in Israel, known for its irreverent humor about Jewish history, took a serious turn in response to the cu...
23 May 2024
Kveller
This Israeli Sketch Really Gets at Post-October 7 Intergenerational Trauma
23 May 2024
The Israeli comedy show "The Jews Are Coming" aired a sketch addressing intergenerational Jewish trauma following a recent tragic event on October 7. The emo...
23 May 2024
JTA
In Egypt, a piece of Jewish pottery suggests a woman’s role that was stolen from history
23 May 2024
A fragment of Jewish pottery found in Egypt sheds light on a woman's role in ancient Jewish history that has been overlooked. The inscription on the pottery,...
23 May 2024
Promised Podcast
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The “Passing Judgments” Edition
23 May 2024
In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the pressures and ultimatums from Israeli politicians Gantz and Gallant on Prim...
23 May 2024
Moment
From the Newsletter | Is the GOP’s Grilling of College Presidents Tantamount to McCarthyism?
23 May 2024
The Republican-dominated House Committee on Education and the Workforce has been conducting hearings on campus antisemitism, with college presidents like tho...
23 May 2024
Israel Policy Pod
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Inside Palestinian Politics and the Day After
23 May 2024
This episode explores the personal journey of Samer Sinijlawi, a Palestinian activist who transitioned from resistance to peace advocacy, emphasizing the ess...
23 May 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Creating Jewish memory
23 May 2024
David Bryfman, CEO of the Jewish Education Project, emphasizes the importance of creating Jewish memory amidst current historic moments, such as Oct. 7 and s...
23 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Letters to the editor 15 March 2024
23 May 2024
The letters to the editor cover various topics of concern within the Jewish community. David Freeman questions Lord Finkelstein's positive view of Britain fo...
23 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
A boy – now 93 – tells his story of incredible survival hiding from the Nazis in the forest
23 May 2024
Maxwell Smart, a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor, recounts his harrowing experience of hiding from the Nazis in the forest for a year as a young boy in a new ...
23 May 2024
Future of Jewish
Will you support our mission please?
22 May 2024
Future of Jewish, a digital publication, is on a mission to enhance understanding of Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world by offering free access to content...
22 May 2024
Forward
Every time Donald Trump has invoked Hitler and the Nazis
22 May 2024
Former President Donald Trump has been linked to Hitler and the Nazis through various incidents and statements since his 2016 campaign. Instances include sha...
22 May 2024
Hadassah
New Jewish Books to Kvell About
22 May 2024
The article highlights several new Jewish books worth celebrating. "Lolita at Leonards of Great Neck and Other Stories" by Shira Dicker presents bold Jewish ...
22 May 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
How is it Possible? Food for Thought
22 May 2024
The text delves into the perplexing question of how seemingly normal individuals in 1930s Germany could accept and even enjoy life amid the genocide of Jews ...
22 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
America’s favourite bagel has arrived – here’s the lowdown
22 May 2024
The arrival of New York-style bagels in the UK has introduced the popular "everything bagel," a plain white bagel coated in a mix of sesame, poppy seed, onio...
22 May 2024
Unpacked
Does the Rothschild Family Control the World? | Unpacked
22 May 2024
The YouTube video delves into the history of the Rothschild family, tracing their banking empire from the Frankfurt ghettos to global prominence, while addre...
22 May 2024
Future of Jewish
I admit: A tragedy is unfolding in Gaza.
22 May 2024
The discussion in "A Tragedy is Unfolding in Gaza" acknowledges the destruction and suffering in Gaza resulting from Israeli responses to terror attacks. Des...
22 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Guernsey: Island of adventure
22 May 2024
Guernsey, a picturesque island off the coast of Normandy, entices visitors with its beautiful coastline, wildlife, and relaxed atmosphere. Despite its natura...
22 May 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The CJN’s Honourable Menschen: Remembering the politically embattled Patti Starr, referee Harry Davis and other late influential Canadian Jews
22 May 2024
Ellin Bessner from The CJN Daily honors the lives of influential Canadian Jews such as Patricia "Patti" Starr, Rabbi Dovid Schochet, and Lita-Rose Betcherman...
22 May 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The CJN’s Honourable Menschen: Remembering the politically embattled Patti Starr, referee Harry Davis and other late influential Canadian Jews
22 May 2024
The episode honors influential Canadian Jews who have recently passed away, highlighting their significant contributions across various fields. Figures discu...
22 May 2024
Ami
RebuidIng the Shul of Reb Shayale Kerestirer // A conversation with his descendant, Reb Mendel Rubin
22 May 2024
Reb Mendel Rubin discusses the rich history of his family's connection to Reb Shayale of Kerestir, a revered figure whose descendants are known as Reb Shayal...
22 May 2024
Tablet
Replaying the Survival Game
22 May 2024
"Replay: Past and Present" discusses Jordan Mechner's works, focusing on his 1997 game The Last Express featuring a Jewish character, Anna, and his graphic m...
22 May 2024
Between The Lines
Counting On Each Other
21 May 2024
During the period between Passover and Shavuot known as The Omer, marked by counting 49 days, parallels are drawn between historical tragedies and current ev...
21 May 2024
Mishpacha
Pressing the Button
21 May 2024
The article discusses the need for a "reset" in American Jewish life, highlighting the importance of honest conversations and self-assessment to adapt to cha...
21 May 2024
Mishpacha
Light the Fire in Your Heart
21 May 2024
In this text, the focus is on the story of the Karliner Rebbe, Rav Avraham Elimelech Perlow, who, in May 1939, visited Israel to pray for mercy amidst the im...
21 May 2024
Future of Jewish
The Palestinians do not want your two-state solution.
21 May 2024
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is complex, rooted in historical, ideological, and geopolitical factors. The conflict is not just about land but involves na...
21 May 2024
Tablet
What Is an Editor?
21 May 2024
An editor, as described by Joan Didion and Robert Gottlieb, plays a crucial yet ambiguous role in helping writers shape their ideas and achieve their goals. ...
21 May 2024
Hadassah
How Well Do You Know Israeli History?
20 May 2024
The text discusses common misconceptions and historical facts about Israeli history. It clarifies that the term "Palestine" originated from the Romans Latini...
20 May 2024
Hadassah
A Sojourn in Jewish Provence
20 May 2024
Provence, a region known for its summer heat and picturesque landscapes, was once a vibrant center of French Jewish life, particularly during the period when...
20 May 2024
Forward
Claire Messud did not realize she was writing such a prescient novel
20 May 2024
Claire Messud's latest novel, "This Strange Eventful History," delves into a fictionalized account of her family's diaspora from Algeria to various corners o...
20 May 2024
Tel Aviv Review
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Walk the Walk: What Do Germans Mean by ‘Never Again’?
20 May 2024
Dr. Andrew Port explores the complexities of Germany's post-Holocaust identity concerning genocide, drawing on German reactions to genocides in Cambodia, Rwa...
20 May 2024
Forward
France would like to believe that an antisemitic arson attack was an aberration — history says otherwise
20 May 2024
The recent antisemitic arson attack at a synagogue in Rouen, France, carried out by an Algerian citizen, has reignited concerns about rising antisemitism in ...
20 May 2024
Tablet
The Orthodox Church’s Northern Exposure
20 May 2024
The Orthodox Church's presence in Alaska, with its mixture of Greek, English, and Slavonic languages, celebrates the Orthodox Christian feast of Pascha in a ...
20 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The ‘Little Miss Chasid’ who revolutionised women’s education
19 May 2024
Sarah Schenirer, a significant figure in Jewish education, founded the Bais Yaakov network in Poland over a century ago, providing Orthodox Jewish girls with...
19 May 2024
Future of Jewish
Will you support our mission please?
18 May 2024
Future of Jewish, a digital publication, aims to educate and inspire individuals about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, offering free access to all. Th...
18 May 2024
Moment
Jimmy Carter’s Forgotten Presidency and His Jewish Advocacy Zoominar
18 May 2024
Moment Magazine hosted a Zoominar discussing Jimmy Carter's presidency and his advocacy for the Jewish community, shedding light on aspects of his administra...
18 May 2024
Kveller
17 Jewish Regency Romance Novels to Read if You Love ‘Bridgerton’
17 May 2024
The article discusses 17 Jewish Regency romance novels that could be appealing to fans of Bridgerton. While Bridgerton lacks Jewish representation, these nov...
17 May 2024
Hadassah
When Women Couldn’t Eat at the Plaza
17 May 2024
In the late 1960s, a pivotal moment in the women's rights movement took place at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan when women were barred from dining at the Oak R...
17 May 2024
JTA
LA’s Academy Museum initially excluded Hollywood’s Jewish origins. A new exhibit on Jewish film pioneers fixes that.
17 May 2024
The Academy Museum in Los Angeles has launched a new permanent exhibit, "Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital," which highlights ...
17 May 2024