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NYPD reports 31 antisemitic crimes in December, as Gaza war surge appears to subside
4 Jan 2024
The NYPD reported 31 antisemitic hate crimes in December, which is a spike compared to the same month last year but lower than October and November. The incr...
4 Jan 2024
JTA
Holocaust survivor who became a bat mitzvah at 91 dies in Buenos Aires
4 Jan 2024
Eugenia Unger, a Holocaust survivor and founding member of the Holocaust Museum of Buenos Aires, passed away at the age of 97. In 2017, she made headlines wh...
4 Jan 2024
Forward
To welcome interfaith couples, this Conservative synagogue hired a rabbi who’s allowed to wed them
4 Jan 2024
Congregation Shirat Hayam, a Conservative synagogue in Swampscott, Massachusetts, has hired Cantor Sarah Freudenberger, who is permitted to officiate interfa...
4 Jan 2024
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Sex offender who gave high profile interview to Hasidic comedian pleads guilty to new charges
4 Jan 2024
Gershon Selinger, a convicted sex offender, has pleaded guilty to new abuse charges involving a minor. The incident occurred in 2008, and Selinger will be se...
4 Jan 2024
JTA
Wars in Israel and Ukraine take center stage in Israel for Jews with roots in the former Soviet Union
4 Jan 2024
Jews with roots in the former Soviet Union gathered in Israel for an event organized by Limmud FSU to express solidarity and strengthen their sense of commun...
4 Jan 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Torah is more than a career path
4 Jan 2024
In this article, the author discusses the trend of attaching career goals and qualifications to women's Torah study. While offering college credits and train...
4 Jan 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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These Canadians are still writing letters to Israeli hostages—even while the Red Cross isn’t delivering them
4 Jan 2024
In Canadian Jewish communities, over 1,000 volunteers have been writing letters to Israeli hostages urging the Red Cross to intervene, even as the organizati...
4 Jan 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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These Canadians are still writing letters to Israeli hostages—even while the Red Cross isn’t delivering them
4 Jan 2024
Toronto’s Jewish community, supported by the UJA Federation, is writing letters to Israeli hostages held by Hamas to pressure the Red Cross for action despit...
4 Jan 2024
Tablet
Do You Have Any Other Place to Live?
4 Jan 2024
The article discusses the divide between Israel's patriotic citizenry and its progressive elites in the wake of the recent conflict. The reporter, Ilana Daya...
4 Jan 2024
Forward
Bnei Menashe community disputes Israeli reports of 7 killed in India violence
3 Jan 2024
The Bnei Menashe Jewish community is disputing the Israeli parliamentary report that claimed seven community members were killed in a missile strike in North...
3 Jan 2024
Kveller
Alanis Morissette Discovers She’s ‘Super Jewish’ on ‘Finding Your Roots’
3 Jan 2024
In a recent episode of the PBS show Finding Your Roots, singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette discovers her Jewish heritage for the first time at the age of 28...
3 Jan 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Young Jewish leaders in Latin America are seeking a voice
3 Jan 2024
A recent gathering of young Jewish leaders from Latin America and the U.S. revealed a common concern: the lack of opportunities for young professionals to as...
3 Jan 2024
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David Weinraub // Brown & Weinraub
3 Jan 2024
The article discusses David Weinraub, a highly successful lobbyist and founder of the lobbying firm Brown & Weinraub. Lobbying involves seeking to influence ...
3 Jan 2024
Tablet
Recipe for Remembrance
3 Jan 2024
Gavin Beinart-Smollan, during his masters degree research, discovered the rich history contained within his mom's collection of South African Jewish cookbook...
3 Jan 2024
JTA
7 members of India’s Bnei Menashe community reportedly killed in rocket attack near synagogue
2 Jan 2024
Seven members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community in India were killed in a rocket attack near a synagogue in the state of Manipur. The attack was not inten...
2 Jan 2024
JTA
Israeli parliamentary committee says 7 members of India’s Bnei Menashe community killed in rocket attack near synagogue
2 Jan 2024
According to an Israeli parliamentary committee, seven members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community in India were killed in a rocket attack near a synagogue ...
2 Jan 2024
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Israeli soldier Amichai Oster, son of Jewish journalist, is killed in Gaza
2 Jan 2024
Amichai Oster, an Israeli-American soldier, was killed in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Oster had returned to Israel after receiving a draft notice whil...
2 Jan 2024
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7 Jews in India die in a rocket attack on their synagogue. Here is why it was not considered an antisemitic attack.
2 Jan 2024
A rocket attack on a synagogue in northeast India resulted in the death of seven members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community, a group that identifies as des...
2 Jan 2024
Forward
Lauren Boebert’s Jewish rival said he scared her out of their race. What happens to him now?
2 Jan 2024
Rep. Lauren Boebert, known for provocative behavior and conspiracy theories, has announced that she will not seek re-election in the Colorado district where ...
2 Jan 2024
Mishpacha
Money Mindset: Chapter 5
2 Jan 2024
In this chapter of "Money Mindset," the participants discuss their personal challenges in changing their money narrative. Tamar shares her struggle with impl...
2 Jan 2024
Mishpacha
Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Attitude
2 Jan 2024
The article discusses the importance of controlling our thoughts and attitudes, using the analogy of managing emails. The author argues that while we can't c...
2 Jan 2024
Mishpacha
Blatt Battles
2 Jan 2024
Rabbi Shmuel Rabi has developed a game show-style program called Rischa D'oraisa to engage elementary school boys in their studies and help them apply their ...
2 Jan 2024
Mishpacha
Northern Lights
2 Jan 2024
The author reflects on her experience as a preschool teacher in a Chabad House. She cherishes her time teaching the children the Hebrew alphabet on a bright,...
2 Jan 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
From hero to host: The role of North American philanthropy in moving Israel forward
2 Jan 2024
The Jewish philanthropic community in North America has played a crucial role in supporting Israel during times of crisis, raising millions of dollars for re...
2 Jan 2024
Lehrhaus
Neo-Hasidism and its Discontents
1 Jan 2024
Neo-Hasidism, also known as Neo-Hasidut or Neo-Chassidus, is a growing phenomenon in the Jewish world that is impacting both Orthodox and non-Orthodox commun...
1 Jan 2024
JTA
Remembering Misha Avramoff, a champion of Jewish education and New York’s poor
1 Jan 2024
Misha Avramoff, who passed away at age 83, was a champion of Jewish education and serving the Jewish poor in New York. As the co-director of Project Ezra, he...
1 Jan 2024
Between The Lines
Surprise! An end of year note NOT asking for funds…
31 Dec 2023
The author of Between The Lines, a Substack newsletter, expresses gratitude to subscribers for their support and highlights the success of the publication, w...
31 Dec 2023
Forward
New Jersey man inspired by Hamas attacks tried to join Somali terror group, prosecutors say
29 Dec 2023
New Jersey man Karrem Nasr has been charged with attempting to join the al-Shabab terrorist group in order to harm the United States. Nasr, 23, was inspired ...
29 Dec 2023
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Long-awaited kosher and halal options to become available in New York state prison
29 Dec 2023
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill guaranteeing the availability of kosher and halal food in state prisons. The law, set to take effect in Sept...
29 Dec 2023
Forward
'This is our tribe': In a makeshift tent, survivors of the Nova Music Festival massacre strive for healing
29 Dec 2023
In the aftermath of the Nova Music Festival massacre, survivors have gathered in a makeshift tent called Adama Tova to heal and support one another. The cent...
29 Dec 2023
Kveller
The Jewish Stories You Loved in 2023
29 Dec 2023
Kveller reflects on the top Jewish stories of 2023, including a guide for parents on discussing Israel with their children, popular TV shows and movies such ...
29 Dec 2023
JTA
What may be the Americas’ best New York-style Jewish deli is in Mexico City
29 Dec 2023
Mendl's Delicatessen, located in the Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City, aims to serve traditional American/New York Jewish food. Chef Montserrat Garza Gard...
29 Dec 2023
Sam Aronow
Pasadena: Corrections, Questions, and Omissions
29 Dec 2023
Exploring corrections, questions, and omissions related to Tongva/Kizh/Gabrieleño, Jewish and Filipino immigration in California, and the dual nature of Pasa...
29 Dec 2023
Jewish Table
The Best of The Jewish Table, 2023
29 Dec 2023
The Best of The Jewish Table, 2023 is a compilation of favorite recipes and newsletters from the year. Some highlights include a Majestic Boureka Pie, a reci...
29 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
Unintentional Antisemites: Why Obama and Harvard's President Tolerate Jew-Hate
29 Dec 2023
The article discusses the issue of unintentional antisemitism among prominent individuals, highlighting Barack Obama and Harvard's President Claudine Gay as ...
29 Dec 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Motherland - with Rachel Goldberg-Polin
29 Dec 2023
The episode covers a tumultuous year for Israel, focusing on a recent interview with Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son was taken hostage by Hamas. Rachel's po...
29 Dec 2023
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Herb Kohl, former U.S. senator and Milwaukee Bucks owner, dies at 88
28 Dec 2023
Herb Kohl, the former Jewish senator from Wisconsin and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, has passed away at the age of 88. Known for his unobtrusive approach an...
28 Dec 2023
Forward
Controversy over Buffalo News cartoon using Star of David to criticize Israel
28 Dec 2023
Jewish leaders in Buffalo, New York, are upset over a cartoon published in The Buffalo News that depicts skulls dripping from a sink with faucet handles shap...
28 Dec 2023
JTA
Herb Kohl, former Jewish senator from Wisconsin and Milwaukee Bucks owner, dies at 88
28 Dec 2023
Herb Kohl, a former Jewish senator from Wisconsin and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, has passed away at the age of 88. Known for his philanthropy, business ac...
28 Dec 2023
Forward
24 perfectly plausible pop culture predictions for 2024
28 Dec 2023
In a lighthearted article, the author presents 24 humorous predictions for pop culture in 2024. These predictions include Steven Spielberg making viral socia...
28 Dec 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “End of Consensus?” Edition
28 Dec 2023
The episode explores the appropriateness of anti-Netanyahu protests amidst Israel's ongoing war, highlighting differing opinions on maintaining unity versus ...
28 Dec 2023
Kveller
A Tired Jewish Parent’s Year End Checklist
28 Dec 2023
As the end of the year approaches, the author notices a lot of year-end checklists circulating on social media but finds them to be unrelatable. So, they cre...
28 Dec 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to US Jewish leader William Daroff: Where are our allies?
28 Dec 2023
William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, discusses the American Jewish community's response to the October...
28 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from December 29 to January 5
28 Dec 2023
Shabbat times from December 29 to January 5 are provided with the start and end times for cities in the UK, along with the Torah portion and Haftarah reading...
28 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle
The making of a super-shul
28 Dec 2023
The New North London Synagogue, founded by two families 50 years ago, has grown to over 3,700 members, with a significant youth population. The synagogue's j...
28 Dec 2023
Tablet
Northern Lights
28 Dec 2023
In this episode of the "Across the Jew.S.A" series, the focus is on exploring the Jewish community in Montreal. The host goes on a tour of Plateau-Mont-Royal...
28 Dec 2023
Forward
American Jewish University finds new buyer for its campus: The Jewish school next door
27 Dec 2023
After the sale of American Jewish University's main campus fell through, the nearby Milken Community School has announced that it will purchase the 22-acre c...
27 Dec 2023
Kveller
Netflix’s Best Jewish TV and Movies in 2023
27 Dec 2023
In 2023, Netflix offered a variety of Jewish TV shows and movies. "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" was a standout Jewish film, with Adam Sandler sh...
27 Dec 2023
Forward
‘The creation of a space’: How sitting shiva mirrors a therapeutic relationship
27 Dec 2023
In an article discussing the parallels between the Jewish ritual of shiva and psychoanalysis, Professor Joyce Slochower argues that both relationships provid...
27 Dec 2023
Forward
Leader of Lebanon’s tiny Jewish community dies at 80
27 Dec 2023
Isaac Arazi, the former president of Lebanons small Jewish community, has died at the age of 80. Arazi played a key role in the restoration of the Magen Avra...
27 Dec 2023