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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 If you can, please help us continue serving you. 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
eJewishPhilanthropy Don’t speak for us — speak with us 3 Dec
Shai Assulin, a coordinator for the Jerusalem Municipality's Special Needs Department, emphasizes the importance of inclusive participation for individuals w...
3 Dec
MomentMag An Unlikely Rabbi’s Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging with Angela Buchdahl and Amy E Schwartz 2 Dec
Angela Buchdahl, renowned as the first Asian American rabbi and cantor, shares her journey of faith and identity in the book "Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikel...
2 Dec
Forward Layoffs hit Shabbat dinner as OneTable slashes staff by 25% 2 Dec
OneTable, a nonprofit facilitating Shabbat dinners for young Jewish adults, recently laid off 25% of its workforce amid declining funding. This organizationa...
2 Dec
Forward Hasidic leader defends support for Mamdani. ‘I’m taking beatings to save you’ 2 Dec
Rabbi Moshe Indig, a leader within the Satmar Ahronim sect, has defended his controversial endorsement of Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race, despite bac...
2 Dec
Mishpacha Inbox: Issue 1089 2 Dec
Readers of Mishpacha Magazine react to recent articles, covering diverse topics like the dangers of adopting a victim mentality, the profound impact of a chi...
2 Dec
Mishpacha Face-Off    2 Dec
Dr. Moshe Glick, a respected community leader and dentist from West Orange, New Jersey, is facing unexpected legal challenges after standing up to a pro-Hama...
2 Dec
Mishpacha Before the Door Closed 2 Dec
Cindy Scarr shares a poignant narrative about her urgent journey to her childhood home in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to be with her dying father. Amidst the chaot...
2 Dec
JTA Rome synagogue memorial for 2-year-old killed in 1982 Palestinian terror attack vandalized 2 Dec
A synagogue in Rome and a memorial for Stefano Gaj Tach, a 2-year-old boy killed in a 1982 Palestinian terrorist attack, were recently vandalized with anti-Z...
2 Dec
Chabad.org The Rebbe SAW HIS HEART 2 Dec
This podcast episode features a remarkable story about the Lubavitcher Rebbe, a revered figure in Chabad and broader Jewish communities. It recounts an extra...
2 Dec
JTA How a teen found a Jewish community he could call his own 2 Dec
Isaiah Davidson recounts his journey to find a Jewish community after moving away from his childhood connections. As the son of a rabbi, his upbringing in a ...
2 Dec
JTA Dublin city councillors accuse Israel and ‘Zionist lobby’ of quashing proposal to rename Herzog Park 2 Dec
The controversy surrounding Herzog Park in Dublin escalates as city councillors debate a proposal to rename the park, originally named after Chaim Herzog, an...
2 Dec
eJewishPhilanthropy Bar-Ilan’s Sunflower Center offers a model for how institutions can help Israel heal 2 Dec
Bar-Ilan University's Sunflower Center is offering a framework for resilience and recovery after the trauma experienced by Israel, especially following the e...
2 Dec
Forward Meet Zevi Eckhaus, the Jewish college football bowl-bound quarterback who prays at the 18-yard line 1 Dec
Zevi Eckhaus, the Jewish starting quarterback for the Washington State Cougars, uniquely integrates his Orthodox Jewish faith with his football career by pra...
1 Dec
JTA Getting to know Zevi Eckhaus, the bowl-bound Jewish quarterback who prays at the 18-yard line 1 Dec
Zevi Eckhaus, the Jewish starting quarterback for the Washington State Cougars, uniquely combines his athletic pursuits with his faith. Growing up in an Orth...
1 Dec
Emes Ve-Emunah Compromise - the Art of Peaceful Coexistence 1 Dec
Debates intensify over a proposed Israeli legislation that would grant permanent IDF draft exemptions to Charedi men engaged in Torah study. This exemption u...
1 Dec
Forward How a troublemaking private school dropout became the Johnny Appleseed of tech 1 Dec
David Lerner, co-founder of Tekserve, is remembered fondly as a complex yet benevolent figure in New York's tech scene. Known for his gruff but caring demean...
1 Dec