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JTA Why it’s hard for American Jews to talk about democracy — and why we absolutely must 12 Mar
Amid threats to American democracy, mainstream Jewish leaders often hesitate to speak out due to fears of political division, narrow definitions of Jewish in...
12 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy From helplessness to impact: Opening gateways for change 12 Mar
David Weisberg, executive director of World Jewish Relief USA, shares his reflections on combating feelings of helplessness in face of global crises by lever...
12 Mar
Hadassah Hadassah’s Inaugural Conference on a Cruise 11 Mar
Hadassah Florida hosted its inaugural conference on a cruise aboard the Celebrity Reflection, marking a unique event from January 9 to 12 that successfully r...
11 Mar
Hadassah Younger Women Join Hadassah On a Mission 11 Mar
A new group of younger Jewish women have joined the Evolve Leadership Fellows, part of the Evolve Hadassah: The Next Generation initiative, aimed at nurturin...
11 Mar
Forward I was sexually abused at my synagogue as a child. Here's how our community can protect others from that horror 11 Mar
Alex S. Kaufman details their personal journey of seeking justice after being sexually abused at a New Jersey synagogue in the 1990s, leading to a recent set...
11 Mar
Chabad.org My Husband Showed Me The LIGHT 11 Mar
In this episode of the podcast "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories," a couple shares their journey of spiritual discovery and enlightenment through their...
11 Mar
Jewish Action The Dispositive Word: A Tribute to Rabbi Julius Berman  9 Mar
Rabbi Julius "Julie" Berman's legacy is honored in this tribute by Rabbi Menachem Genack. As one of the influential leaders in American Jewish life, Berman b...
9 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Jewish professionals are answering a new call. How we respond matters. 9 Mar
In response to heightened antisemitism and a desire for meaningful engagement, an increasing number of Jewish professionals are transitioning from traditiona...
9 Mar
Jewish Action A Friend, a Scholar, a Life Remembered 9 Mar
Joel M. Schreiber reflects on the life and accomplishments of his close friend, Rabbi Julius Berman, after his passing. Berman, a significant figure in the J...
9 Mar
Jewish Action When Rabbis Meet AI 9 Mar
In an era of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, rabbis are increasingly integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into their ministrations, primarily for adm...
9 Mar
Jewish Action The Power of “Yet”: Why No Child Is a Finished Product 9 Mar
Richard Altabe reflects on his nearly forty-year career in education, sharing personal anecdotes and insights from his leadership positions in Jewish schools...
9 Mar
Jewish Action Chochmah Is Not Artificial: Why Employees Are Turning to AI—and What Leaders Are Missing  9 Mar
As artificial intelligence increasingly becomes integrated into the fabric of daily life by 2025, it's not being utilized primarily for technical tasks but r...
9 Mar
Lilith Welcome Lilith’s New CEO & Editor-in-Chief 6 Mar
Anna Solomon has been appointed as the new CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Lilith magazine, succeeding founding Editor-in-Chief Susan Weidman Schneider, who after...
6 Mar
JTA We know how to prevent Jewish clergy from burning out. Why aren’t we doing it? 6 Mar
Laura Stein discusses the growing issue of burnout among Jewish clergy, attributing it to a structural failure in seminary training, which lacks focus on per...
6 Mar
Chabad.org My Father Made The Rebbe LAUGH 6 Mar
In this podcast episode of 'Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories,' a heartwarming anecdote is shared about a personal encounter with the Lubavitcher Rebbe ...
6 Mar
Forward Why I already miss Rev. Jesse Jackson 5 Mar
Jane Ramsey reflects on her decades-long association with Rev. Jesse Jackson and the impactful coalition-building between the Black and Jewish communities in...
5 Mar
JTA Andrea Weiss, trailblazing Reform rabbi who merged scholarship and activism, dies at 60 4 Mar
Rabbi Andrea Weiss was a pioneering figure in the Reform Jewish movement, recognized as the first woman to ordain rabbis in this tradition. Her impactful car...
4 Mar
Chabad.org I Sent A Letter To The Rebbe At Age 7! 4 Mar
This podcast episode of "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" explores the heartfelt and impactful experience of a young child who wrote a letter to the L...
4 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy The rabbis we need now 4 Mar
As the Jewish landscape evolves, traditional roles of rabbis are shifting to meet the needs of a post-congregational era. With declining synagogue affiliatio...
4 Mar
Chabad.org Meet The Woman Behind An INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE 2 Mar
The video discusses the achievements of a remarkable Jewish woman who has become the driving force behind an international magazine. Her journey highlights t...
2 Mar
Chabad.org My Childhood Didn’t Define Me — THIS Did 2 Mar
Renowned editor Rishe Deitsch, who has long overseen Chabad's women's magazine, opens up about her early life challenges and personal victories in an insight...
2 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Red teams, black hats and the 10th man 2 Mar
Examining decision-making processes in Jewish educational and communal institutions, the article highlights structured approaches like red teams, the 10th ma...
2 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Bringing together funders with an affinity for education 2 Mar
The Jewish Funders Network has launched a Jewish Day School Affinity Group to address challenges facing Jewish day schools, which are crucial for sustaining ...
2 Mar
The Free Press The War Is Iranians’ Best Chance at Peace 1 Mar
Roya Hakakian argues that for Iranians, the so-called peace that comes with subjugation under a tyrannical regime is more insidious than war itself. Highligh...
1 Mar
Future of Jewish This Israeli woman just made history. 27 Feb
Lieutenant Commander Resh has made history by becoming the first female commander of an Israeli Saar 4.5-class missile boat, marking a significant milestone ...
27 Feb
Forward Conservative rabbinical school Ziegler pauses admissions, signaling broader overhaul 26 Feb
The Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies, historically tied to Conservative Judaism, announced it will pause student admissions for the next academic year as...
26 Feb
18forty 5 Lessons from the Parsha Where Moshe Disappears 26 Feb
Parshat Tetzaveh holds a unique place in the Torah as the only portion from Exodus through Deuteronomy in which Moshe's name is absent, presenting a lesson i...
26 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy Jewish civil society: From fragmentation to integration 26 Feb
Jewish civil society is facing a critical need for integration rather than maintaining the false dichotomy between security and community engagement, as high...
26 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy Amid rising challenges, Jewish day schools nationwide must invest in local collaboration 25 Feb
Jewish day schools face multifaceted challenges in 2026, from economic strain to rising antisemitism and a national teacher shortage. Leaders Peg Sandel and ...
25 Feb
Sapir Attracting Top Talent 25 Feb
Jewish communal organizations have a unique opportunity to attract top-tier talent by creating an appealing and competitive work environment. With rising une...
25 Feb
Sapir What Makes a Moonshot? 25 Feb
In an insightful conversation, Chanan Weissman of the Sapir Institute engages with author Joshua Foer and philanthropic advisor William Foster about the conc...
25 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy What we built in Ukraine, and why it still matters 24 Feb
In response to Russia's expanded invasion of Ukraine, a grassroots humanitarian network called UA Support Teams (UAST) emerged, operating across 20 countries...
24 Feb
Rationalist Judaism The Elefant In The Room 23 Feb
Natan Slifkin critiques Rabbi Yosef Elefant's portrayal of the Israeli military draft and the charedi community's stance, highlighting a significant omission...
23 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy Keeper of the Cup: What a Hillel interim director and the steward of the Stanley Cup have in common 23 Feb
The article draws a unique parallel between the roles of the "Keeper of the Cup" in the NHL and an interim executive director at a Hillel. Just as the Keeper...
23 Feb
The Free Press Things Worth Remembering: The Day Jesse Jackson Asked for Forgiveness 20 Feb
In his weekly column, Eli Lake highlights a moment in history following the passing of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson at 84. Lake draws attention to Jacks...
20 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy Making space for Jewish thought leadership 20 Feb
Amid growing complexity in Jewish communities, there is increasing interest in Jewish thought leadership as a means of navigating moral and communal challeng...
20 Feb
Forward In JFNA’s first ‘State of the Jewish Union’ address, security and antisemitism loom large 19 Feb
Eric Fingerhut, CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, delivered the organization's inaugural State of the Jewish Union address. He emphasized that ...
19 Feb
Chabad.org My Message To This Generation 19 Feb
In "My Message To This Generation," part of the "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" podcast series, the speaker addresses the challenges and responsibil...
19 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy Beyond fight or flight: Building spiritual stamina in the face of antisemitism 19 Feb
In the wake of increased antisemitism following the events of October 2023, Jewish leaders are navigating unprecedented challenges, grappling with internal a...
19 Feb
Jamie Geller She Buried 4 People in 7 Years—What Happened Next Will Break You | Orit Mark Ettinger 19 Feb
Orit Mark Ettinger's story is a profound testament to resilience amid staggering loss. By age 26, she faced the death of four beloved family members, each un...
19 Feb
JTA At the BBYO International Convention, Jewish teens demand a seat at the table 18 Feb
At the BBYO International Convention in Philadelphia, Jewish teens from around the world came together to craft a resolution aimed at shaping Jewish advocacy...
18 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy Investing in Jewish life at work 18 Feb
Recognizing the growing trend of Jewish professionals striving to integrate vibrant Jewish life into their workplaces, Clal has developed the Jewish@Work Res...
18 Feb
Mishpacha My Rabbi Is a Jew 17 Feb
As the title "rabbi" has evolved, its significance and requirements have varied, leading to a contemporary debate over rabbinic qualifications. Cindy Scarr's...
17 Feb
Chabad.org Why The Rebbe Told me NOT To Quit 17 Feb
This podcast episode delves into a personal narrative of guidance and inspiration from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, a prominent figure in the Chabad movement. It h...
17 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy When people share in the outcome, purpose becomes real 17 Feb
Delta Air Lines' decision to share $1.3 billion in profits with employees highlights a critical leadership principle: acknowledging the human element in valu...
17 Feb
Chabad.org The Rebbe Saw Something in Me NOBODY ELSE DID 16 Feb
A distinguished Chassidic personality recounts her lifelong relationship with the Lubavitcher Rebbe, one of the most influential figures in Chabad. From meet...
16 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy Sustaining civility in a season of choice 16 Feb
The narrative emphasizes the importance of sustaining unity within the Jewish community as democratic life resumes its usual tensions in Israel and the U.S. ...
16 Feb
JTA We backed Birthright. Now it’s time for more big ideas for a post-Oct. 7 world. 12 Feb
In light of the evolving challenges facing global Jewry, particularly post-October 7, the authors advocate for a renewed approach to Jewish Peoplehood that e...
12 Feb
Chabad.org She Lost her Father But Not Her Mission 11 Feb
The video highlights the story of a Jewish woman who, after losing her father, finds strength and dedication to continue fulfilling his mission through her o...
11 Feb
Mishpacha Eps 9. The Holiest Rothschild 10 Feb
Baron Wilhelm (Shimon Wolf) von Rothschild was a unique figure in the illustrious Rothschild family, known not only for his wealth but more so for his deep c...
10 Feb