JTA
When I fell behind in public school, it was time to think small
10 Dec
Lev Gottschalk shares his educational journey as a Jewish teen navigating both public and Jewish private school environments. Struggling academically and soc...
10 Dec
Forward
Prominent DC synagogue cancels event with Yoav Gallant after members protest
9 Dec
Adas Israel, a prominent Conservative synagogue in Washington, D.C., canceled a speaking event featuring former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant due to ...
9 Dec
eJewishPhilanthropy
What we’ve learned about Black-Jewish dialogue since Oct. 7
9 Dec
In the wake of the tragic events of October 7, Black and Jewish communities in America have been navigating their responses and support for each other throug...
9 Dec
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Why more Canadians want to convert to Judaism, especially after Oct. 7
9 Dec
Interest in converting to Judaism has surged among Canadians since the antisemitic events following October 7, with many individuals drawn to the Jewish comm...
9 Dec
Rationalist Judaism
The Belz of Change
8 Dec
The article discusses a shift within certain chassidic communities in Israel, particularly the Belz, in response to growing economic and security challenges ...
8 Dec
JTA
Is Randy Fine, the pugnacious Florida lawmaker, the future of Republican Jewish politics?
6 Dec
Randy Fine, a Jewish legislator from Florida, has become a controversial figure in Republican Jewish politics. Recently endorsed by Donald Trump for a congre...
6 Dec
Forward
One Palestinian historian. A roomful of observant Jews. And a conversation all of us must have
6 Dec
Rashid Khalidi, a prominent Palestinian historian, engaged in a dialogue with a gathering of mainly Orthodox Jews on the Upper West Side, challenging them to...
6 Dec
Forward
Melbourne, Australia, synagogue set ablaze in suspected arson attack
6 Dec
A suspected arson attack devastated the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea, Melbourne, leaving one person injured. Early Friday morning, assailants allegedl...
6 Dec
JTA
Long Island teens remember fallen Israeli soldier Omer Neutra as a friend and role model
6 Dec
The Long Island Jewish community mourns the death of Israeli soldier Omer Neutra, who grew up in the area and was deeply involved in local Jewish youth progr...
6 Dec
Jewish Chronicle
Despite growing antisemitism, unity and dialogue headline emotional German-Jewish music festival
6 Dec
The International Days of Jewish Music Festival in Germany fosters unity and dialogue amid rising antisemitism. Celebrating its seventh year, the festival fe...
6 Dec
Jewish Chronicle
Three Jewish comprehensives in Times top 10 this year
6 Dec
King David High School in Liverpool was recognized as the top comprehensive in North-West England according to The Times' annual Parent Power tables, with th...
6 Dec
Jewish Chronicle
Charedi girls again top the GCSE Jewish school charts
6 Dec
Menorah High, a Charedi girls' school in Cricklewood, North-West London, has been recognized as one of the top state schools in England for its exceptional a...
6 Dec
Future of Jewish
That was my Melbourne synagogue set aflame.
6 Dec
Joshua Hoffman recounts the devastating arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, emphasizing the global and personal impact of such antisemit...
6 Dec
JTA
Melbourne, Australia, synagogue set ablaze, forcing congregants to flee
5 Dec
A haredi Orthodox synagogue in Ripponlea, a Melbourne suburb, was set on fire by assailants who reportedly threw firebombs and flammable liquid into the buil...
5 Dec
JTA
Charges dismissed against Reuven Kahane, NY rabbi and developer accused of hitting Columbia protesters with his car
5 Dec
Reuven Kahane, a Manhattan rabbi and real estate developer, had charges dropped against him after accusations of hitting pro-Palestinian protesters with his ...
5 Dec
JTA
Drought in NYC could put a damper on public Hanukkah menorah lightings
5 Dec
Rabbi Shimon Hecht of Chabad of Park Slope faces the possible cancellation of their traditional Hanukkah menorah lighting at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, due ...
5 Dec
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from December 6 to December 13
5 Dec
This brief listing provides the Shabbat times for the period from December 6 to December 13, detailing when Shabbat begins and ends in various UK locations s...
5 Dec
Forward
Tidbits: Growing Jewish community in Tatarstan gets rabbi
5 Dec
The Jewish community in Tatarstan, a region in Russia, is experiencing growth and has recently welcomed a new rabbi, enhancing local Jewish life and cultural...
5 Dec
Forward
He was just 21. His life story mirrored mine. Now I'm mourning him with hostage families in Tel Aviv.
5 Dec
Jessica Steinberg reflects on the tragic story of Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old Israeli American soldier whose life ended abruptly during the conflict in Gaza o...
5 Dec
Jewish Chronicle
Wolfson Hillel gives a warm welcome to some new Israeli friends
5 Dec
Wolfson Hillel School in Southgate has started a warm cultural and educational exchange with the King Solomon School from Ramat Hasharon, Israel. This initia...
5 Dec
Israel: State of a Nation
After October 7, the soul of the Jewish people was awakened, says this Harvard Chabad rabbi
5 Dec
Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi, leading the Chabad house at Harvard University, reflects on the impact of the October 7 Massacre on the Jewish community. He describes ...
5 Dec
Jewish Chronicle
Meet the proud Ethiopian Israeli New Yorker who was born to cook
5 Dec
Beejhy Barhany, an Ethiopian-born, Israeli-raised chef now based in New York, uses her culinary skills to celebrate her diverse heritage at Tsion Café in Har...
5 Dec
Jewish Chronicle
UAE remains an enclave of peace and template for tolerance
5 Dec
The recent tragic murder of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan has shaken the Jewish community in the UAE but has not diminished the country's reputation as a haven of toleran...
5 Dec
Jewish Chronicle
American campuses are now even more toxic for Jews
5 Dec
In recent months, American university campuses have seen a rise in overt hostility towards Jewish students and institutions, particularly Hillel, a key organ...
5 Dec
Future of Jewish
News Jews Can Use
4 Dec
Hana Raviyt Schank explores the enduring challenges of antisemitism and assimilation experienced by Jewish communities, both historically and in contemporary...
4 Dec
Forward
Who is Steven Donziger, the Jewish environmental lawyer who politicians want Biden to pardon next?
4 Dec
Steven Donziger, a Jewish environmental lawyer known for his legal battle against Chevron over pollution in Ecuador, is being advocated for a presidential pa...
4 Dec
Sources
Jewish Communal Leadership: A Board Chair’s Perspective
4 Dec
This reflection by a former chair of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations explores the nuanced dynamics of Jewish communal lea...
4 Dec
Sources
Mission, Vision, and Jewish Philanthropic Leadership: A Conversation with Rachel Garbow Monroe and Paula B. Pretlow
4 Dec
The conversation with Rachel Garbow Monroe and Paula B. Pretlow of The Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation explored their philanthropic vision and leader...
4 Dec
Sources
Do Lay Leaders Actually Lead?
4 Dec
Lay leadership in Jewish organizations depends on the alignment of the organization's scope, community characteristics, and the leaders' skills. Lay leaders ...
4 Dec
Moment
Sabbath Queen with Amichai Lau Lavie, Sandi DuBowski and Aimee Ginsburg Bikel
4 Dec
"Sabbath Queen," a documentary by Sandi DuBowski, chronicles the life of Amichai Lau-Lavie, a figure navigating the intersection of traditional Jewish upbrin...
4 Dec
Jewish Chronicle
The Israeli flag is more popular than you’d think
4 Dec
In a personal narrative, the author reflects on unexpected support for Israel within the UK, exploring perceptions among different demographics toward the Is...
4 Dec
eJewishPhilanthropy
From innovation to tradition: Rediscovering the power of the synagogue
4 Dec
Rabbi Jonathan Leener shares his transformative experience running the Prospect Heights Shul in Brooklyn, highlighting the timeless value of synagogues in Je...
4 Dec
Jewish Chronicle
A Blue triumph at Maccabi
4 Dec
The article by Andrew Sherwood highlights a significant achievement by a team or individual at the Maccabi Games, an esteemed Jewish athletic event. While th...
4 Dec
Jewish Chronicle
Caine and Lee goals send in-form Forest top
4 Dec
Sukkotingham Forest secured a 2-1 victory at Beitar Bushey, cementing their lead in the Maccabi GB Southern Football League Division Two. Despite being down ...
4 Dec
Jewish Chronicle
Smashing Jewish table tennis back into shape
4 Dec
Maccabi GB Table Tennis, a significant player in the Jewish sports community with a storied past, is experiencing a revitalization. Led by Joe Kaye and Jacob...
4 Dec
Forward
Australia saw antisemitic incidents quadruple after Oct. 7, Jewish group reports
4 Dec
Antisemitic incidents in Australia have seen a dramatic increase, quadrupling to over 2,000 reports in the year following the Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct....
4 Dec
Israel: State of a Nation
Support Our Podcast for Giving Tuesday!
3 Dec
In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, a podcast is encouraging its audience to contribute donations that will fund the production of future episodes. This appeal ...
3 Dec
JTA
Loved ones gather to memorialize American-Israeli soldier Omer Neutra
3 Dec
Family and friends of Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli soldier killed in action over a year ago, gathered for a memorial service on Long Island. Omer was kil...
3 Dec
Israel: State of a Nation
"There's a huge social price that you pay for standing with Jews. I've paid it."
3 Dec
Brianna Wu, known for her advocacy and public influence, discusses the repercussions of publicly supporting the Jewish community, particularly in the wake of...
3 Dec
Forward
VIDEO: The painful split in the Yiddish world since Oct. 7 (in Yiddish)
3 Dec
This video, presented by שׂרה־רחל שעכטער and available on YouTube, delves into the tensions within the Yiddish-speaking community in the wake of the recent a...
3 Dec
Forward
Family of hostage Keith Siegel buries its matriarch, 424 days into his captivity in Gaza
3 Dec
In Durham, North Carolina, the Siegel family gathered to bury their matriarch, Gladys Siegel, who passed away at 97 unaware that her youngest son, Keith Sieg...
3 Dec
Mishpacha
The Space Where I Belong
3 Dec
Cindy Scarr reflects on her complex emotional journey as a nanny and how it intersects with her evolving Jewish observance. Through her experiences, she cont...
3 Dec
Mishpacha
Hotel Away from Home
3 Dec
Fourteen-year-old Noa N. and her family have been living in a Jerusalem hotel for 14 months since being evacuated from their home in Kiryat Shmona due to the...
3 Dec
Mishpacha
Picture This: Chapter 32
3 Dec
Amidst the everyday life of the Jewish community, Estee and Yonah are perceived as the ideal couple, though beneath the surface, Yonah grapples with emotiona...
3 Dec
Mishpacha
Normal Up North
3 Dec
In the aftermath of a tenuous ceasefire, the communities in Israel's northern Galilee are beginning to experience a glimmer of hope as they recover from exte...
3 Dec
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1039
3 Dec
The various letters to the editor reflect a range of experiences and sentiments on communal issues and religious learning within the Jewish community. The di...
3 Dec
Mishpacha
Burst Your Bubble
3 Dec
Cindy Scarr critiques the influence of wealthy donors in organizational decision-making within the Jewish community, warning against the risk of becoming dis...
3 Dec
Moment
Wisdom Project | For Larry Schlesinger, 103, Education Is Paramount
3 Dec
Larry Schlesinger, at 103, reflects on his life, underscoring the value of education, family, and civic engagement. As a longtime volunteer with the LAPD and...
3 Dec
Forward
Watch: Omer Neutra funeral, slain American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza
3 Dec
The funeral of Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old American-Israeli killed during an initial Hamas attack, highlighted the sorrow of his family and difficulties they ...
3 Dec
JTA
Thessaloniki breaks ground on new Holocaust museum
3 Dec
Thessaloniki, once home to Europe's largest Jewish community, is set to honor its vibrant Jewish history and tragic past with a new Holocaust Museum. Dr. Alb...
3 Dec