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Mishpacha No One Shuts Down Trump 21 Oct
In the midst of a government shutdown, President Donald Trump is thriving in his brand of governance, blending diplomacy and business. Highlighted by meeting...
21 Oct
Mishpacha Forever a Talmid    21 Oct
The article recounts Rabbi Moshe Hauer's journey to becoming the executive vice president of the Orthodox Union (OU), offering an insight into the foundation...
21 Oct
JTA Arthur Waskow, activist rabbi who brought Jewish spiritual wisdom to bear on progressive politics, dies at 92 20 Oct
Rabbi Arthur Waskow, a pivotal figure in the Jewish Renewal movement and a champion of progressive causes, has passed away at the age of 92. Known for pionee...
20 Oct
Hadassah Heart to Heart With Rabbi Angela Buchdahl 20 Oct
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, the senior rabbi at Central Synagogue in New York City, will engage in a conversation on December 8, 2025, about her unique journey fr...
20 Oct
Forward How an 'unlikely rabbi' went from Korea to Colbert 20 Oct
Angela Buchdahl's memoir "Heart of a Stranger" explores her unique journey from her South Korean roots to becoming a notable figure in American Judaism as th...
20 Oct
eJewishPhilanthropy Turning the page   20 Oct
Mark S. Charendoff of the Maimonides Fund outlines the critical challenges facing American Jews and Israel in the wake of recent turmoil in Gaza. He emphasiz...
20 Oct
Chabad.org Transforming A Gang Infested School 17 Oct
In this episode of the "Ordinary People Extraordinary Stories" podcast, listeners are taken on a powerful journey into the transformation of a school previou...
17 Oct
eJewishPhilanthropy Remembering my chavruta: Rabbi Moshe Hauer, z”l 17 Oct
Rabbi Rick Jacobs reflects on the profound impact of Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zl, highlighting their unique relationship despite their differing religious backgrou...
17 Oct
JTA Fearless or foolish? Michael Roth, Wesleyan’s Jewish president, stands apart in opposing Trump’s campus policies 16 Oct
Wesleyan University president Michael Roth is an outspoken critic of President Trump's campus policies, particularly those affecting Jewish life and academic...
16 Oct
Hadassah Angela Buchdahl, ‘An Unlikely Rabbi’ 16 Oct
Angela Buchdahl, renowned for her remarkable journey from a diverse heritage to becoming a leading figure in Reform Judaism, is celebrated for her transforma...
16 Oct
Emes Ve-Emunah Rabbi Moshe Hauer, ZTL 16 Oct
Rabbi Moshe Hauer, ZTL, passed away suddenly at the age of 64, leaving a significant void in Jewish leadership. As the Executive Vice President of the OU, he...
16 Oct
JTA Rabbi Moshe Hauer, OU leader admired across Jewish world, is dead at 60 16 Oct
Rabbi Moshe Hauer, a prominent figure in American Orthodoxy and a respected leader across Jewish denominations, has tragically passed away at age 60. As the ...
16 Oct
Mishpacha One Jump Ahead   15 Oct
In "One Jump Ahead," Cindy Scarr recounts the remarkable life story of Boaz Abramoff, a cadet at the US Air Force Academy, who survived a life-threatening pa...
15 Oct
Mishpacha Principle Growth       14 Oct
Eliyahu Kholodenko, founder of Questrade, showcases a blend of business acumen and strong religious values. When faced with a potential setback during a cruc...
14 Oct
Chabad.org An Everlasting Impact 13 Oct
"An Everlasting Impact" is a podcast episode from Chabad.org exploring the profound influence of individuals who make significant contributions to their comm...
13 Oct
Rationalist Judaism ...And There You Have It. 13 Oct
Natan Slifkin critiques the response of the Charedi community, particularly Agudas Yisrael, regarding recent events involving Israeli hostages and the role o...
13 Oct
eJewishPhilanthropy Transforming workplace conflict: 7 lessons from JSJR’s pilot program 12 Oct
In response to the burnout and workforce challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable (JSJR), in collaboration with ...
12 Oct
The Free Press Is the ADL Inadvertently Making Antisemitism Worse? 10 Oct
A new study by the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI), in collaboration with Rutgers University's Social Perception Lab, questions the effectiveness...
10 Oct
Tablet Clearance Sale 10 Oct
Peter Theroux shares a narrative set in Benghazi, Libya, during President Barack Obama's second term, focusing on his experience within the CIA's Counterterr...
10 Oct
The Free Press He Spent 491 Days as a Hamas Hostage. This Is How He Survived. 7 Oct
Eli Sharabi's harrowing experience as a hostage of Hamas is detailed in his memoir, "Hostage," which documents the 491 days of captivity he endured, holding ...
7 Oct
Forward Bari Weiss, Free Press founder who started as antisemitism crusader, named editor-in-chief of CBS 6 Oct
Bari Weiss, who began her career as a campus activist highlighting antisemitism, has been appointed editor-in-chief of CBS News, marking a significant shift ...
6 Oct
Chabad.org Rabbi Dr Shimon Waranker 5 Oct
Rabbi Dr. Shimon Waranker is spotlighted in a podcast episode as part of the "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" series. The narrative delves into his u...
5 Oct
Chabad.org Turning Gangsters Into Graduates 5 Oct
Shimon’s remarkable transformation from a bullied orphan to a knighted champion of the underprivileged highlights his journey and dedication to making a prof...
5 Oct
MomentMag A Wide-Open Conversation with Elisha Wiesel 30 Sep
In a wide-ranging discussion, Elisha Wiesel, son of the famed Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel, shares insights into his father's impactful ...
30 Sep
Mishpacha Reb. Vichna Kaplan Principal of Faith (ft. Reb. Leibowitz) pt. 1 of 2 30 Sep
Rebbetzin Vichna Kaplan was a transformative figure in American Jewish education, particularly in her efforts to provide a robust educational framework for g...
30 Sep
Mishpacha Great Sheikhs   30 Sep
Rabbi Yaakov Yisrael Herzog, an unconventional and ambitious figure, has appointed himself as the Chief Rabbi of Saudi Arabia, despite the complex political ...
30 Sep
Mishpacha Why Charlie Kirk Will Be Greatly Missed 30 Sep
Charlie Kirk, the influential founder of Turning Point USA, was tragically assassinated, sparking a nationwide debate about free speech and political violenc...
30 Sep
eJewishPhilanthropy Want better leaders? Start with better pay 30 Sep
Rabbi Joshua Rabin argues that inadequate compensation is a significant yet overlooked factor contributing to burnout in the Jewish professional sector. Desp...
30 Sep
Jewish Review of Books Rabbis in Wartime 29 Sep
In a world reeling from the events of October 7, rabbis have been thrust into the spotlight as spiritual guides navigating uncharted waters. Two recent works...
29 Sep
eJewishPhilanthropy Leadership and the courage of accountability 29 Sep
Idana Goldberg dives into the topic of leadership accountability, drawing parallels between Talmudic teachings in Tractate Horayot and modern philanthropic p...
29 Sep
eJewishPhilanthropy In the fight against antisemitism, passion isn’t enough 26 Sep
Amid a resurgence of antisemitism in the United States, the Jewish community has responded with an outpouring of organization and funding, yet questions abou...
26 Sep
eJewishPhilanthropy Forty years later: Celebrating the sisterhood of female clergy  25 Sep
The article reflects on the significant progress and ongoing challenges for female clergy within the Conservative Jewish movement, 40 years after the ordinat...
25 Sep
Forward We can feel brokenhearted for the suffering of the children of Isaac and of Ishmael. We must. 25 Sep
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, during her Rosh Hashanah sermon at Central Synagogue, addresses the challenging conversation around Israel, balancing her love for Isr...
25 Sep
Mishpacha Be Normal 25 Sep
The article is a heartfelt tribute to Rabbi Dovid Kamenetsky ztzl, reflecting on his understated yet profound influence on those around him. Known for his de...
25 Sep
eJewishPhilanthropy ‘We want YOU!’: A creative approach to investing in the rabbinic pipeline 25 Sep
Mem Global is addressing the decline in non-Orthodox rabbinic school enrollments by hosting a retreat in the Catskills aimed at inspiring young adults to con...
25 Sep
Lehrhaus When My Synagogue Closed 25 Sep
Danny Groner reflects on the closure of his synagogue in Riverdale, New York, attributing it to post-pandemic shifts in congregational needs and priorities. ...
25 Sep
JTA Rabbi Jonathan Sacks died 5 years ago. His new Torah commentary is making waves in Israel. 24 Sep
Five years after Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' passing, his impact continues to grow, particularly in Israel, with the recent release of the Koren Sacks Humash. This...
24 Sep
Jewish History Lectures The Personal Odyssey of the Yabloner Rebbe 23 Sep
The fascinating narrative of the Yabloner Rebbe is a profound story of personal transformation and rediscovery. This Hasidic Rebbe’s journey, encapsulated du...
23 Sep
Forward Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s record-breaking Jewish basketball coach, resigns amid rumored Senate run 22 Sep
Bruce Pearl, the celebrated coach who transformed Auburn's basketball team into a national powerhouse and a staunch advocate for Jewish and Israeli causes, h...
22 Sep
eJewishPhilanthropy A time for renewal and responsibility 22 Sep
Momentum, an organization dedicated to empowering Jewish women since 2007, plays a crucial role in connecting Jewish women globally and fostering leadership ...
22 Sep
MomentMag Love and Loss: The Leonard Fein Family Story with Jessica Fein and Nadine Epstein 19 Sep
Jessica Fein, author and daughter of Leonard 'Leibel' Fein, joins Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein for an insightful discussion on the themes of love, l...
19 Sep
JTA For Jewish communal professionals, internal rifts pose the greatest barrier to hope, survey finds 18 Sep
A new survey of nearly 950 Jewish communal professionals reveals deep-seated internal divisions as the primary source of hopelessness, surpassing concerns of...
18 Sep
Forward A High Holiday helpline for rabbis is flooded with millennial calls 18 Sep
The Elul Helpline, created by Jewish nonprofit Atra, is increasingly utilized by younger rabbis facing intense challenges leading up to the High Holidays. Th...
18 Sep
The Free Press I’m an Orthodox Jew Because of Charlie Kirk 17 Sep
Adam Sharf recounts how a chance encounter with conservative activist Charlie Kirk at the University of Oregon led him down a path of introspection, ultimate...
17 Sep
Jewish Action Building a Community: Stories from the Ground Up  15 Sep
The article showcases a series of narratives highlighting the indispensable efforts of individuals and families in fostering Jewish communities across variou...
15 Sep
Jewish Action Getting It Done, and Doing It Right, in Houston: Yakov Polatsek 15 Sep
Yakov Polatsek has played a pivotal role in revitalizing Orthodox Jewish life in Houston. Under his financial leadership and commitment, Yeshiva Torat Emet n...
15 Sep
Jewish Action Warmth Beyond Sunshine in Phoenix: Shaun and Gary Tuch 15 Sep
Shaun and Gary Tuch, motivated by high living costs and the bustling pace of Los Angeles, moved to Phoenix with their families to build and grow within a Jew...
15 Sep
Jewish Action Putting Springfield, New Jersey, on the Map: Ben Hoffer 15 Sep
Ben Hoffer and Rabbi Chaim Marcus have been instrumental in revitalizing the Jewish community of Springfield, New Jersey, transforming it from an aging congr...
15 Sep
Jewish Action How a Shul Rewrote Its Story: Yosef Kirschner   15 Sep
The revival of Golf Manor Synagogue in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a story of effective leadership and community transformation. Following a significant decline in ...
15 Sep
Jewish Action The Accidental Activist: Avi Apfel 15 Sep
Avi Apfel, originally from West Hempstead, New York, has emerged as an influential community leader in Rhawnhurst, a small, close-knit Orthodox Jewish neighb...
15 Sep