JTA
More than 55 Jewish groups come out against terrorism bill that could threaten nonprofits
21 Nov
In a controversial move, over 55 centrist and progressive Jewish organizations have united in opposition to the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on Am...
21 Nov
Forward
Jessica Tisch, Jewish public servant, appointed as commissioner of NYPD
21 Nov
Jessica Tisch has been appointed as the commissioner of the New York Police Department by Mayor Eric Adams, making her the second woman to lead the NYPD. Wit...
21 Nov
Forward
Man who attempted terror attack on Jewish New Yorkers in 2022 sentenced to 10 years in prison
20 Nov
Christopher Brown, arrested at Penn Station in 2022 while preparing an attack against Jewish New Yorkers, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for crimin...
20 Nov
Jewish History Lectures
Jews of the Lesser Antilles (Kosher River Cruises)
20 Nov
The upcoming Kosher River Cruise to the Lesser Antilles, scheduled for January 2025, promises a unique Jewish cultural experience through a sailing expeditio...
20 Nov
JTA
Arthur Frommer, ‘wandering Jew’ who launched a travel guide empire, dies at 95
20 Nov
Arthur Frommer, the visionary behind the popular travel guidebook series, passed away at 95. Frommer's journey began with 'Europe on 5 Dollars a Day' in 1957...
20 Nov
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: Ed Koch’s sister dies on her own terms
20 Nov
Reflecting on lives that have impacted Jewish communities globally, this article memorializes Pat Koch Thaler, Charles Fishman, Yiannis Boutaris, Frank Auerb...
20 Nov
JTA
What I learned from my father’s strange journey from Poland to Algeria, Kazakhstan and the California desert
20 Nov
Dvora Treisman reflects on her late father's extraordinary life journey from Warsaw to California through his memoirs and her own discoveries. Her father, Ra...
20 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
Following in the paw prints of Paddington in Peru
20 Nov
Exploring Peru through the lens of Michael Bond's iconic creation, Paddington Bear, this travel narrative reveals the vibrant culture and breathtaking landsc...
20 Nov
Unpacked
The Untold Story of Arabia’s Jewish Tribes | Unpacked
20 Nov
The video "The Untold Story of Arabia's Jewish Tribes" explores the historical presence and eventual decline of Jewish tribes in Yathrib (now Medina), predat...
20 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
Doing better: Ofsted finds improvements at two Charedi girls schools
20 Nov
Two Charedi girls' schools in the UK, Beis Yaakov High School in Salford and Shiras Devorah in Golders Green, have made notable improvements after previously...
20 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
Football was the order of the day at Maccabi GB’s latest Inter-school sports tournament
20 Nov
Maccabi GB recently hosted a successful inter-school football tournament at Trent Park, featuring over 110 boys from Years 7 to 11 across three schools. Spon...
20 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
Hendon stay top after clash of league titans
20 Nov
Hendon United maintained their top position in the Maccabi GB Southern Football League Premiership after a 1-1 draw with rivals Geez Park Rangers, thanks to ...
20 Nov
MomentMag
Daughters of Abraham: How an Israeli American and Palestinian American are Bridging the Divide
20 Nov
This video discusses the initiative of Israeli-American Heidi Basch-Harod and Palestinian-American Nada Higuera, who have joined forces to promote understand...
20 Nov
Mishpacha
Out of Focus: Chapter 5
19 Nov
Cindy Scarr recounts a relatable moment from her marriage where the challenges of maintaining connection are complicated by her husband's ADHD. Sitting in a ...
19 Nov
Mishpacha
Face the Music: Chapter 5
19 Nov
In "Face the Music: Chapter 5" by Cindy Scarr, the story explores the internal transformation of Chaim Weiss, who has grown from a man with vague ambitions t...
19 Nov
Mishpacha
Southern Sanctuary
19 Nov
Rebbe Aharon Teitelbaum of Satmar recently visited the Satmar kehillah in Argentina, discovering a unique chassidic enclave that blends Hungarian chassidus w...
19 Nov
Mishpacha
Never Forget This
19 Nov
Yechezkel Rosenberg, a Holocaust survivor, reflects on how his father foresaw his future while wrapping him in a tallit during Simchat Torah in 1944, amid th...
19 Nov
Lilith
Art: Seeking Joy In A Broken World
19 Nov
The exhibition "Seeking Joy" at the Heller Museum in New York showcases women's art that embodies resilience and the pursuit of joy amidst adversity and hist...
19 Nov
JTA
Hulu’s ‘The Honorable Shyne’ documents the Jewish rapper’s beef with Diddy and new life as a politician in Belize
19 Nov
The documentary "The Honorable Shyne," premiering on Hulu, delves into the remarkable journey of rapper-turned-politician Shyne, born Jamal Michael Barrow, a...
19 Nov
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Amsterdam's mayor says the violence wasn't a pogrom. Dutch Jewish leaders agree, but demand protection
19 Nov
The episode explores the aftermath of a violent incident involving mobs targeting Jewish tourists in Amsterdam, paralleling the 86th anniversary of Kristalln...
19 Nov
JTA
Sam Salz is likely the first Orthodox Jew to appear in a Division I college football game
18 Nov
Sam Salz, a senior wide receiver for Texas A&M, has made history by becoming likely the first Orthodox Jew to play in a NCAA Division I college football game...
18 Nov
Lilith
“I Do Not Remember the Temperature of the Water.”
18 Nov
The article captures a poignant and introspective moment of a person's conversion to Judaism, focusing on their mikvah immersion experience. It begins with t...
18 Nov
Israel: State of a Nation
Israel's Arabs have Israeli-ized
18 Nov
In a conversation between Eylon Levy and Rabbi Elhanan Miller, the discussion delves into the integration and adaptation of Israel's Arab population within I...
18 Nov
Israel: State of a Nation
Arab audiences need to hear that Hamas is bad for Palestinians
17 Nov
Rabbi Elhanan Miller, an expert in Middle Eastern affairs, asserts the necessity of communicating to Arab audiences that Hamas is detrimental to Palestinian ...
17 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
Let’s Talk Schools: the Smartphone Free movement is gathering pace
17 Nov
The movement to delay smartphone usage among children is gaining traction, and educational psychologist Gemma Handelsman is at the forefront, especially with...
17 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
Goodbye to the ladies’ gallery
17 Nov
In response to changing social dynamics and the push for greater gender inclusion, many Orthodox synagogues are redesigning their interiors to bring men and ...
17 Nov
Living Lchaim
We Live 5 Minutes From Gaza. This is our WILD Story of Survival.
16 Nov
Enon Dagan and Avichai Koch, two former Israeli reservists residing five minutes from Gaza, have shifted their battlefields from military to agricultural lab...
16 Nov
Forward
How a cup of coffee keeps one man feeling close to the hostages in Gaza
15 Nov
Josh Katz, a resident of Montclair, New Jersey, has found a unique way to feel connected to the Gaza hostages through an everyday ritual: coffee. Every day a...
15 Nov
The Cholent
As Public Schools Reel, Jewish Day Schools Grow
15 Nov
Jewish day schools in Seattle are experiencing a notable surge in enrollment, driven by factors such as increasing concerns over antisemitism, the desire for...
15 Nov
Kveller
Becoming a New Mom is Hard — But Finding Your Fellow Jewish Moms Makes it Easier
15 Nov
Navigating new motherhood can be isolating and challenging, with unique pressures and experiences for Jewish mothers. Jessica Tzikas shares her own journey t...
15 Nov
JTA
I research disappearing small-town Jewish communities. I’m finding the best of America.
15 Nov
Through his research into small-town Jewish communities in Ohio and New York, Austin Reid unveils the vital cultural and historical contributions these commu...
15 Nov
Israel: State of a Nation
This Arabic-speaking rabbi wishes more Arabs and Muslims knew about education in Israel
15 Nov
Rabbi Elhanan Miller, proficient in Arabic and Islamic studies, underscores the importance of educational opportunities in Israel that have facilitated his d...
15 Nov
Sam Aronow
Judaism in Mexico: Corrections, Omissions, and Questions
15 Nov
This video offers an in-depth exploration of Jewish life in Mexico, addressing various cultural aspects and historical developments. It discusses the influen...
15 Nov
Future of Jewish
Immigrants forgot what it means to be an immigrant.
15 Nov
The article explores how the immigrant experience has evolved over time, particularly comparing recent immigrant attitudes to those of earlier Jewish immigra...
15 Nov
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jewish day schools: Building leaders, not just students
15 Nov
Jewish day schools offer more than academic education; they provide students with a strong foundation in Jewish identity, leadership, and resilience. The exp...
15 Nov
Halacha Headlines
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11/16/24 – Shiur 489 – How long should you date before getting engaged? How long does it take to get to know the other person?
15 Nov
This episode features discussions on the appropriate length of dating before engagement in Jewish communities, evaluating both traditional practices and cont...
15 Nov
Rationalist Judaism
O Canada
14 Nov
Natan Slifkin shares his experience of obtaining a permit to enter Canada, while also planning a future visit to the US, with a particular interest in Florid...
14 Nov
JTA
With visitors and donations down, San Francisco’s Jewish museum to shutter at least temporarily
14 Nov
The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco is set to undergo a year-long closure starting December 15, citing significant drops in visitation and donati...
14 Nov
Mishpacha
Not a Red Wave – a Red Typhoon
14 Nov
Following the recent elections, forecasters are celebrating their successful predictions, particularly emphasizing the unprecedented shift in Jewish voting p...
14 Nov
Moment
Opinion | The Tyranny of Unity
14 Nov
Marshall Breger explores the complexities of Jewish unity in the context of recent events following October 7, questioning whether increased support for Isra...
14 Nov
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Rising resentment as Haredi men refuse to draft
14 Nov
The podcast examines the rising resentment in Israel due to the Haredi community's continued exemption from military service despite the country's heightened...
14 Nov
Israel: State of a Nation
Rabbi Elhanan Miller has given over 800 interviews in Arabic in the past year, with no end in sight.
14 Nov
Rabbi Elhanan Miller, a notable figure engaged in Jewish-Arabic dialogue, has conducted over 800 interviews in Arabic media in the past year, a substantial i...
14 Nov
Forward
Tidbits: Hasidic singer Mendel Roth says he’s joining the IDF
14 Nov
Hasidic singer Mendel Roth has announced his intention to join the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), a decision that stands out given the diverse perspectives wit...
14 Nov
Moment
Opinion | Searching for a Shul in Lisbon
14 Nov
After the death of her husband Bert, Letty Cottin Pogrebin shares her poignant journey of honoring his wish to continue enjoying life despite her grief. This...
14 Nov
Rationalist Judaism
Stuck in NY
14 Nov
Rabbi Natan Slifkin shares his travel mishap while on his way to Toronto for a scheduled engagement as a scholar-in-residence. Despite holding a British pass...
14 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from November 15 to November 22
14 Nov
This provides the schedule for Shabbat times in various UK cities for the week of November 15 to November 22. It includes the exact times for when Shabbat be...
14 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
The secret Jewish lives of my family in Iran
14 Nov
Rachel Freedman recounts her family's secretive Jewish existence in Iran, illustrating how antisemitism shaped the lives of the Jewish community in Mashhad. ...
14 Nov
Jewish Chronicle
American elections are one place where Jews do count
14 Nov
The Jewish vote in American elections remains a vital and dynamic factor, revealing shifts in political allegiances that are not easily captured by pollsters...
14 Nov
JTA
Amid their return to kibbutzes ravaged by Hamas, 400 Israelis head to NYC for a brief respite
14 Nov
In a powerful gesture of solidarity and respite, 400 Israelis from kibbutzes and agricultural communities near the Gaza border, previously attacked by Hamas,...
14 Nov
Living Lchaim
What Living with ADHD Really Means (And How to Thrive)
14 Nov
In this insightful episode, Dr. Sara Markowitz, a clinical psychologist with personal experience in ADHD, explores the challenges and strategies for managing...
14 Nov