JTA
Rabbis who criticized Mamdani say they were ‘heartened’ after meeting with him on Thursday
12 Dec
Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor-elect, held a private meeting with key figures from the New York Board of Rabbis to address concerns from the Jewish ...
12 Dec
Forward
This Hanukkah, my synagogue is illuminating our walls with relics of our Jewish immigrant stories
11 Dec
The Society for the Advancement of Judaism in New York City is launching an exhibition titled "How We Got Here: Honoring Our Immigrant Forebears," showcasing...
11 Dec
Forward
Nanny on trial for allegedly poisoning Jewish family in France ‘because they have money’
11 Dec
The trial of Lela Y., an Algerian nanny accused of poisoning a Jewish family in France, highlights ongoing concerns about antisemitism in the country. Allege...
11 Dec
Emes Ve-Emunah
Mamadani and Jewish New York
11 Dec
As New York welcomes Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, discussions arise about his anti-Zionist rhetoric and its potential impact on the Jewish community. While Ma...
11 Dec
Forward
Exclusive: Inside Mamdani's meeting with New York rabbis, as Jews remain divided over him
11 Dec
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has been actively engaging with diverse Jewish communities since his election, demonstrating a commitment to inclusi...
11 Dec
MomentMag
Will America turn on its Jews? with Menachem Rosensaft, Adam Scott Bellos and Amy E. Schwartz
11 Dec
In a live edition of Moment's debate series, Menachem Rosensaft, Adam Scott Bellos, and moderator Amy E. Schwartz tackle the question of whether America will...
11 Dec
JTA
Alon Leichman becomes first Israeli head pitching coach in the MLB
11 Dec
Alon Leichman has made history by becoming the first Israeli to be appointed as a head pitching coach in Major League Baseball (MLB), taking on the role with...
11 Dec
Rationalist Judaism
America First and Israel Last
11 Dec
Natan Slifkin discusses the perplexing alliances forming within the political landscapes of the US and Israel, highlighting a trend where ideological opponen...
11 Dec
Chabad.org
He Met Chabad Rabbis And It CHANGED HIS LIFE FORVER
11 Dec
In this episode of the podcast 'Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories,' a guest shares his transformative experience after meeting Chabad rabbis, highlighti...
11 Dec
eJewishPhilanthropy
The timeless link: Why investing in grandparents secures the Jewish future
11 Dec
Grandparents play a crucial role in securing Jewish continuity and identity within families, as shared by Debra Debs Weinberg in eJewishPhilanthropy. With an...
11 Dec
eJewishPhilanthropy
Curiosity and the Jewish education of teens
11 Dec
BBYO, a leading Jewish youth organization, plays a critical role in shaping the educational journey of Jewish teens by focusing on experiential learning rath...
11 Dec
Chabad.org
Menorah Goes Up In TEXAS
10 Dec
A community in Texas celebrated the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah by erecting a large menorah, symbolizing the festival's theme of light overcoming darkness. Th...
10 Dec
Forward
The Jewish left is misplaying its hand — by not focusing enough on Jews
10 Dec
Charlotte Ritz-Jack critiques the Jewish left for not sufficiently addressing the exclusionary practices in Israel that affect not only Palestinians but Jews...
10 Dec
Unpacked
The Last Thriving Jewish Community in the Muslim World
10 Dec
Turkish Jews have maintained a unique cultural identity that has persisted through significant historical challenges and transformations. Originating from Ro...
10 Dec
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jewish education is too important to sit this one out
10 Dec
Jewish education leaders are urging the community to participate in shaping a new federal scholarship tax credit program that can significantly aid Jewish sc...
10 Dec
Jewish Action
Forty Years of Change
10 Dec
In marking the 40th anniversary of Jewish Action, various writers examine significant shifts within the Jewish community since the 1980s. Among the trends di...
10 Dec
eJewishPhilanthropy
The stories we carry, the future we build
9 Dec
Following the October 7, 2023 attacks, the Jewish Parent Academy (JPA), a grassroots movement initially founded by Russian-speaking Jewish (RSJ) parents, has...
9 Dec
Mishpacha
In His Shoes
9 Dec
Ron Holder, a shoemaker in Lakewood, has maintained the same humble shop for 25 years, fulfilling a prophetic suggestion from the late Rabbi Shlomo Gissinger...
9 Dec
Mishpacha
What’s in a Name?
9 Dec
The article recounts a personal story shared by Rabbi Moshe Ginz, highlighting the significant influence of family expectations and Jewish education on perso...
9 Dec
Forward
Who is Bruce Blakeman, the ‘Almost Orthodox’ Jew taking on Elise Stefanik in the GOP primary for New York governor?
9 Dec
Bruce Blakeman, the Jewish Nassau County Executive, has announced his candidacy for New York governor, positioning himself as a challenger in the Republican ...
9 Dec
Chabad.org
He Converted Because THIS Was Missing In His Life
9 Dec
The podcast episode explores the inspiring story of an individual's journey to convert to Judaism due to a profound sense of spiritual and communal absence i...
9 Dec
JTA
NYC rabbi who spurred anti-Mamdani push turns his criticism toward Jews and Israel at Zionist gathering
9 Dec
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, leader of Manhattan's Park Avenue Synagogue, addressed the American Zionist Movement's national assembly, proposing a broadened approa...
9 Dec
eJewishPhilanthropy
Why humanity matters most: One Israeli foundation’s post-Oct. 7 experience
9 Dec
Navigating the chaotic aftermath of the October 7 attacks, The Neeman Foundation, an Israeli charitable institution, underscores the necessity of maintaining...
9 Dec
The Beinart Notebook
Lessons from the Satmar Chassidim
8 Dec
Daniel Kaufman's piece emphasizes the influence and strategies of the Satmar Chassidim in New York, particularly highlighting Rabbi Moishe Indig's role as th...
8 Dec
Chabad.org
Meet This Convert Who Became A Rabbi
8 Dec
Rabbi Dr. Yakov Nagen, who was born to a secular Jewish family in Manhattan and initially embarked on an academic path, shares his remarkable journey of conv...
8 Dec
Forward
Why small town Jews buried their dead in big cities — and what those journeys reveal today
8 Dec
In smaller American towns during the 19th and early 20th centuries, Jewish families often had to transport their deceased to larger cities to ensure a proper...
8 Dec
Jewdicious
When My Family Met America
8 Dec
Michael Lewiss article chronicles his family's journey from Eastern Europe to the United States amidst the tumultuous backdrop of antisemitism and economic h...
8 Dec
Jewish History Lectures
The Jews of Buenos Aires
5 Dec
Buenos Aires hosts one of the largest and most significant Jewish communities in Latin America, playing a pivotal role in the cultural and communal life of A...
5 Dec
Forward
Synagogue protests have shocked NYC and LA. This Michigan congregation has faced them for 22 years
4 Dec
For over two decades, Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has faced persistent anti-Israel and antisemitic protests spearheaded by former congre...
4 Dec
JTA
With antisemitism and costs of living on the rise elsewhere, this Jewish day school in Dallas is booming
4 Dec
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency article discusses the growth of the Jewish community in Dallas, Texas, particularly focusing on Akiba Yavneh Academy, a modern ...
4 Dec
Chabad.org
The Doctors HAD NO HOPE But The Rebbe Told Her THIS
4 Dec
In an uplifting story shared on the Chabad.org podcast, we hear about a challenging scenario where doctors had lost hope for a woman's chance of recovery. Ho...
4 Dec
JTA
Hostage’s remains returned to Israel, as Trump says Gaza ceasefire’s next phase is ‘going to happen pretty soon’
4 Dec
Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai agricultural worker in Israel, was identified as the remains handed over by Hamas, marking a significant turn in the hostage situ...
4 Dec
JTA
2 arrested after pro-Palestinian protest disrupts event on LA synagogue campus
4 Dec
A pro-Palestinian protest targeting a security event at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, organized by the Consulate General of Israel, resulted in t...
4 Dec
eJewishPhilanthropy
Revisiting centralized communal philanthropy: A deeper look at the federation model and its future
4 Dec
The article explores the evolving landscape of Jewish federations and their philanthropic models as they adapt to changing generational values and economic r...
4 Dec
Forward
NYC synagogue protest leads to a new bill, and a rally by Jewish groups outside Park East shul
4 Dec
A protest outside the Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, during an Israeli immigration event, has led to significant mobilization among Jewish groups in New Y...
4 Dec
eJewishPhilanthropy
A Jewish education for all our children
4 Dec
Rachel Lerner discusses the pressing need for Jewish educational institutions to adopt more inclusive practices for neurodivergent children within their comm...
4 Dec
Sources
Two Years Since 10/7
4 Dec
Marking the second anniversary of Hamas's attack on southern Israel, this issue of \"Sources\" reflects on the past two years, marked by events like the retu...
4 Dec
Sources
Our Fragile Tents: Community, Consent, and Care
4 Dec
Yehuda Kurtzer explores the evolving North American Jewish identity, shifting from kinship-based to consent-based belonging—a trend intensified by societal c...
4 Dec
Sources
Rebuilding Coalitions toward a Just Future for All
4 Dec
In the wake of increased tensions following the outbreak of war in Israel and Gaza on October 7, questions have emerged about the space for Jewish involvemen...
4 Dec
Sources
Centering Our Youth as a Bridge Across the Generations
4 Dec
Adina H. Frydman reflects on the importance of empowering Jewish youth as a means to bridge generational divides, particularly in the context of supporting I...
4 Dec
Sources
Trauma and Its Challenges, Resilience and Its Shadow: What Holds Israeli Society Together and What Holds It Back
4 Dec
Israeli society, challenged by ongoing trauma from conflicts and crises, demonstrates remarkable resilience characterized by unique cultural and historical f...
4 Dec
Future of Jewish
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3 Dec
Future of Jewish, a publication focused on providing insightful perspectives on Judaism, Israel, and the broader Jewish world, has removed its paywall since ...
3 Dec
JTA
Synagogue protest spurs action by Jewish groups and elected officials
3 Dec
A recent protest outside Park East Synagogue in New York, featuring chants like "Death to the IDF," has mobilized Jewish organizations and local lawmakers to...
3 Dec
Kveller
A Rabbi and a Reverend Led Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis’ Interfaith Wedding
3 Dec
Senator Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis celebrated their marriage with an interfaith ceremony, blending Jewish and Christian traditions. Booker's knowledge of H...
3 Dec
JTA
Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz, Holocaust survivor and Jewish educator, dead at 98
3 Dec
Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz, who passed away at 98, lived a remarkable life defined by survival, resilience, and dedication to Jewish education. As a Holocaust sur...
3 Dec
Rationalist Judaism
A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
3 Dec
Natan Slifkin discusses what he sees as a deceptive initiative that purports to support Charedi integration into the workforce but in reality aims to maintai...
3 Dec
Emes Ve-Emunah
Zevi Eckhuas and Michele Weiss
3 Dec
Two recent stories highlight the concept of Kiddush HaShem, sanctifying God's name, through the accomplishments of Orthodox Jews in secular spheres. Zevi Eck...
3 Dec
Chabad.org
Jewish Teen Of The Week Abi Zablow
3 Dec
Abi Zablow, a Jewish teen, is recognized for her noteworthy contributions to her community, embodying the value of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) through ...
3 Dec
Future of Jewish
This is the most important Jewish investment in 50 years.
3 Dec
Toronto's Jewish community faces a pressing need for increased day school capacity as demand for Jewish education surges. Once preoccupied with addressing tu...
3 Dec
eJewishPhilanthropy
Fighting for my country, struggling for a home
3 Dec
Sergeant First Class Itamar Hayun, a longtime IDF reservist, narrates his struggle to secure affordable housing while serving his country. Facing high living...
3 Dec