Rationalist Judaism
The Turning of the Tide
30 Dec 2025
Natan Slifkin discusses the formation of The Coalition for Talmud Torah and Security, a U.S.-based group of donors who are now withholding financial support ...
30 Dec 2025
Sam Aronow
Judaism in Canada (1760-present)
30 Dec 2025
This comprehensive overview traces the history of Jewish communities in Canada from 1760 to the present, beginning with the era of New France and the emergen...
30 Dec 2025
JTA
Gov. Hochul says she stepped in to block demolition of historic Brooklyn shul
29 Dec 2025
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has intervened to stop the demolition of the historic Kingsbrook Synagogue in Brooklyn, part of a nearly century-old Jewish ho...
29 Dec 2025
Chabad.org
Why I Was Crazy Enough To Move To ALASKA
29 Dec 2025
Chani Wolf recounts her journey to Fairbanks, Alaska, where she and her husband are on a mission to connect with Jewish souls in a place that experiences lon...
29 Dec 2025
JTA
13 notable Jewish New Yorkers we lost in 2025
29 Dec 2025
As 2025 ends, the New York Jewish Week honors 13 influential Jewish New Yorkers who passed away, each leaving a significant legacy. Among them were musician ...
29 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Modern World - Insularity or Exposure?
28 Dec 2025
The piece examines the growing insularity in certain segments of the Jewish community, focusing on Chassidic enclaves like New Square and Kiryas Joel, which ...
28 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook
How Ultra-Orthodox Jews View Zionism
28 Dec 2025
Peter Beinart explores the complex relationship Ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities have with Zionism, characterized by a spectrum of opinions ranging from ide...
28 Dec 2025
Forward
82 years after his plane was shot down in China, Jewish WWII pilot Morton Sher is laid to rest at home
26 Dec 2025
Lt. Morton Sher, an American Jewish fighter pilot who died when his plane was shot down by Japanese forces in China during World War II, was finally laid to ...
26 Dec 2025
JTA
Who are the Jews and activists on Mamdani’s inaugural committee?
26 Dec 2025
Zohran Mamdani's upcoming mayoral inauguration in New York will feature several notable figures from the Jewish community on his committee. Among the 48 memb...
26 Dec 2025
JTA
18 notable Jews who died in 2025
26 Dec 2025
2025 saw the passing of 18 notable Jewish figures who significantly impacted various fields including film, architecture, politics, and Jewish scholarship. A...
26 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is Jewish Unity Even Possible Anymore?
26 Dec 2025
The article discusses the enduring challenge of achieving unity among different Jewish communities, despite profound theological and ideological differences....
26 Dec 2025
Kveller
We Need More Spaces to Be Boldly, Loudly Jewish
26 Dec 2025
Ruthie Hollander reflects on her experience attending a pop-up Jewish bookstore event in Lower Manhattan, a space brimming with Jewish culture and identity. ...
26 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
The Moment I Realized Jews Are Guests in Canada
26 Dec 2025
Leigh Hartzman's essay reflects on her experience growing up in multicultural Canada during the 1980s and 1990s, a time when inclusivity was emphasized. Howe...
26 Dec 2025
Jewish Insider
The rabbi running a digital clubhouse for Jewish hockey fanatics
26 Dec 2025
In his role as both a Chabad rabbi and a Canadian hockey enthusiast, Zvi Hershcovich has creatively combined his passions by creating the online community @J...
26 Dec 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Slander and Strawmen
25 Dec 2025
In this critique, Natan Slifkin addresses a speech by Rabbi Aharon Feldman discouraging Anglo-Chareidim from joining IDF hesder programs. Slifkin challenges ...
25 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Demise of Solomon Schechter Schools
25 Dec 2025
The closure of New York City's Solomon Schechter schools, with the last rebranded as Queens Hebrew Academy, signifies a milestone in the decline of Conservat...
25 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook
The Religious Left
25 Dec 2025
Peter Beinart introduces an intriguing discussion featuring Musya Herzog and Meyer Labin, two figures from distinctive backgrounds—Chabad-Lubavitch and Satma...
25 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
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24 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is a dedicated publication offering free, in-depth analysis and coverage of Jewish issues, Israel, and global events...
24 Dec 2025
JTA
The data is in: For many in the Northeast, Christmas isn’t Christmas without Chinese food
24 Dec 2025
Jews in the Northeast have embraced a unique Christmas tradition of eating Chinese food, a practice that has now been supported by a study showing high searc...
24 Dec 2025
Kveller
Who Was Edmond Safra, the Jewish Billionaire at the Heart of Netflix’s ‘Murder in Monaco’?
24 Dec 2025
Edmond Safra, the subject of Netflix's documentary "Murder in Monaco," was a Jewish billionaire and revered banker who died under mysterious circumstances in...
24 Dec 2025
JTA
Mamdani names fire commissioner after last one quit
24 Dec 2025
Zohran Mamdani appointed Lillian Bonsignore as the new fire commissioner, following the resignation of former commissioner Robert S. Tucker. Tucker, who is J...
24 Dec 2025
Chabad.org
My Dear Friend Eli
24 Dec 2025
In a touching story of friendship and resilience, "My Dear Friend Eli" highlights the profound impact of close relationships on personal growth and faith. Th...
24 Dec 2025
JTA
With rising numbers of American students considering college in Israel, a new program offers help
24 Dec 2025
As antisemitism rises on American college campuses, more Jewish students are exploring educational opportunities in Israel, where their Jewish identity is in...
24 Dec 2025
Chabad.org
Australian Minister Announces One Mitzvah For BONDI
24 Dec 2025
In a unique initiative to promote community and Jewish values, an Australian government minister has announced a new campaign, called 'One Mitzvah for Bondi'...
24 Dec 2025
Chabad.org
The Rebbe Gave Us THIS
24 Dec 2025
This podcast episode from the series "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" highlights the inspirational impact of the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, ...
24 Dec 2025
JTA
Self-appointed chief rabbi of Saudi Arabia says he was denied entry at border
24 Dec 2025
Rabbi Jacob Herzog, who self-identifies as the chief rabbi of Saudi Arabia, announced that he was denied entry into the country, even with a valid visa. Desp...
24 Dec 2025
18forty
5 Ways Vayigash Rewrites Jewish Life in Diaspora
24 Dec 2025
Rivka Bennun Kay's analysis of Parshat Vayigash reflects on the enduring relevance of Jewish life in the diaspora, using the biblical narrative of Yaakov's m...
24 Dec 2025
JTA
2 men found guilty in UK of plotting Islamic State-inspired antisemitic terror attack
24 Dec 2025
Two men, Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52, were convicted in Manchester, England, for planning an Islamic State-inspired antisemitic terror attack, w...
24 Dec 2025
Future of Jewish
When Jews start packing suitcases, everyone should be concerned.
24 Dec 2025
This stirring essay by Leo Pearlman tackles the alarming rise in antisemitism in the UK, underscored by recent polling showing that a significant portion of ...
24 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Let’s Talk To Today’s Rebbeim
24 Dec 2025
Rabbi Schonfeld and Rabbi Garfield engage in a compelling discussion live from the Torah Umesora Convention, exploring insights gained from the gathering and...
24 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Statute of Limitations
23 Dec 2025
Chaya Bisker recounts growing up in 1980s Bogotá, Colombia, during a turbulent period dominated by the notorious narco cartels, including Medellín and Cali. ...
23 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
The Moment: Issue 1092
23 Dec 2025
In "The Moment: Issue 1092," Cindy Scarr shares captivating stories highlighting Jewish identity, resilience, and the power of prayer. A story from a Chanuka...
23 Dec 2025
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1092
23 Dec 2025
The article offers a range of perspectives from engaged Jewish community members on contemporary issues within Jewish life. Discussions include the importanc...
23 Dec 2025
JTA
ADL says 20% of Mamdani’s transition team linked to ‘antisemitic, anti-Zionist, or anti-Israel activities’
23 Dec 2025
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has accused over 20% of Kassim Mamdani's transition team of involvement in antisemitic, anti-Zionist, or anti-Israel activit...
23 Dec 2025
Jewish History Lectures
Who was Jacob Saphir, the 19th century Explorer?
23 Dec 2025
Jacob Saphir was a noteworthy 19th-century Jewish explorer whose travels across the Middle East and Eurasia left a considerable legacy. Known for his detaile...
23 Dec 2025
Chabad.org
Bondi Rabbi Brings Comfort
23 Dec 2025
Rabbi Mendy, based in Bondi, utilizes his role within the Chabad community to provide comfort and support to local residents. His activities often include co...
23 Dec 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
How culture shapes community: 10 practices from The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life
23 Dec 2025
In a detailed recount of the formation and evolution of The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life, the author shares ten foundational practices that shape...
23 Dec 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The unseen bereaved: Why it will take us all for Israel to recover
23 Dec 2025
The founder of OneFamily, Marc Belzberg, highlights the increased demand for support in Israel following the emotional devastation caused by the events of Oc...
23 Dec 2025
JTA
Warsaw Jewish cemetery director fired amid clash over who controls the preservation of Poland’s Jewish past
22 Dec 2025
Witold Wrzosinski, director of Warsaw's Jewish cemetery, has been dismissed amidst a controversy over the control of restoration projects, which he claims of...
22 Dec 2025
New Voices
Club Midwood
22 Dec 2025
In "Club Midwood," Rina Shamilov reflects on her childhood in a multicultural apartment building in the heart of Jewish Brooklyn. Her narrative weaves togeth...
22 Dec 2025
JTA
Jews mobilized for Darfur 20 years ago. As violence surges again, where are they now?
22 Dec 2025
In the mid-2000s, the American Jewish community was deeply involved in advocating against the genocide in Darfur, Sudan, often drawing parallels to the Holoc...
22 Dec 2025
Chabad.org
Meet Keren: From USSR To Miracle
22 Dec 2025
Keren's journey from the USSR to a life filled with unexpected blessings is a compelling tale of resilience and change. Leaving the former Soviet Union, she ...
22 Dec 2025
Chabad.org
A Song Of Healing For Sydney
22 Dec 2025
This video appears to feature a musical piece entitled "A Song of Healing for Sydney," which likely serves as a spiritual or emotional comfort to the communi...
22 Dec 2025
Chabad.org
The Train Crash WAS'NT AN ACCIDENT
22 Dec 2025
Karen shares her journey from the Soviet Union to discovering her Jewish identity and the impact of the Rebbe's support for her family. After leaving the opp...
22 Dec 2025
JTA
A new organization aims to combat antisemitism and spread Jewish joy in New York’s theater industry
22 Dec 2025
Seth Rudetsky, a prominent figure in New York's theater scene, co-founded the Jewish Broadway Alliance (JBA) to combat antisemitism and foster Jewish pride w...
22 Dec 2025
Jewdicious
Online Dating Needs a Time Machine
22 Dec 2025
Tammy Salis recounts her personal love story with her husband, contrasting it with the contemporary dating challenges faced by her adult children. Highlighti...
22 Dec 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Don’t Ban “Globalize the Intifada”
22 Dec 2025
Ken Silverman discusses the implications of potentially banning the phrase "globalize the intifada" in Australia following a massacre in Sydney. Silverman ar...
22 Dec 2025
The Free Press
A History of Tough Jews
22 Dec 2025
Reflecting on events post-October 7, 2023, Eli Lake revisits the historical moments when Jews in America faced the reality that government protection could b...
22 Dec 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Listening, witnessing and sharing the light: An approach to interfaith partnership
22 Dec 2025
Rabbi Jay Stein reflects on how an initially reluctant participation in an interfaith clergy trip to Israel three years ago transformed his approach to relig...
22 Dec 2025
Jewish Insider
Lighting up Washington: Rabbi Levi Shemtov brings Hanukkah to the halls of power
22 Dec 2025
Rabbi Levi Shemtov, the executive vice president of American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad), plays a pivotal role in Washington D.C.'s Hanukkah celebrations b...
22 Dec 2025