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Jeffrey Fidelman // Fidelman & Co
27 Dec 2023
Jeffrey Fidelman, founder of Fidelman & Co, is known for his expertise in helping startups, funds, and businesses raise capital and prepare for transactions....
27 Dec 2023
JTA
The New York Jewish Week’s 10 most-read stories of 2023
26 Dec 2023
The New York Jewish Week has compiled a list of their 10 most-read stories of 2023. The stories cover a range of topics, including the comeback of iconic Jew...
26 Dec 2023
Forward
US court sentences white supremacist who threatened Pittsburgh jurors, witnesses to 6 years
26 Dec 2023
Hardy Lloyd, a white supremacist and self-proclaimed reverend, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for threatening jurors and witnesses involved i...
26 Dec 2023
Mishpacha
His Light Still Shines
26 Dec 2023
Rav Gershon Neumann, a revered rosh yeshivah, rav, and posek, passed away at the age of 76. He was known for his radiant light, which inspired and transforme...
26 Dec 2023
Mishpacha
Captain of Kapust
26 Dec 2023
The article discusses the lineage and influence of the Schneersohn dynasty within Chabad. Rav Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, also known as the Tzemach Tzedek, ...
26 Dec 2023
Mishpacha
Trust Fund: Chapter 24
26 Dec 2023
In Chapter 24 of "Trust Fund," Akiva and Libby discuss the need for someone to mix up their drumming sessions, as they both play drums. Akiva suggests that L...
26 Dec 2023
JTA
For teens in the Bible Belt, choosing Judaism takes a leap of faith
26 Dec 2023
This article discusses the increasing number of people converting to Judaism in Oklahoma, particularly in the Jewish community of Temple Bnai Israel in Oklah...
26 Dec 2023
JNS
South African Jews—a community under threat?
26 Dec 2023
The Jewish community in South Africa is facing challenges as the government demonstrates a bias towards Hamas and strengthens ties with the terrorist organiz...
26 Dec 2023
Rationalist Judaism
Tzaddik or Mazzik?
26 Dec 2023
Rabbi Shai Graucher, known for his close association with Rav Chaim Kanievsky and his works on his teachings, has garnered praise for his tremendous acts of ...
26 Dec 2023
Tablet
A Scholar and a Mensch
26 Dec 2023
Rabbi Dr. David Ellenson, who recently passed away, had a profound impact on the Jewish community. Known for his kindness and compassion, he cared deeply for...
26 Dec 2023
Jewish Action
Remembering Rose Lubin
25 Dec 2023
Staff Sgt. Rose Lubin, a Border Police officer in Jerusalem's Old City precinct, was killed in a stabbing attack. In memory of her, a gathering was held wher...
25 Dec 2023
JNS
This Christmas, Jewish nonprofit doles out its largest disbursement to ‘righteous gentiles’
24 Dec 2023
The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, a nonprofit organization based in New Jersey, is giving its largest ever holiday payment to 93 righteous gentiles wh...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
The only free speech the left believes in is praising Hamas
24 Dec 2023
The article criticizes the left for only supporting free speech when it involves praising Hamas. It mentions that Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused Facebo...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Jewish victim of NY gang ‘more than satisfied’ with attacker’s prison sentence
24 Dec 2023
Mohammed Othman, who attacked Joseph Borgen in New York City in May 2021, has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison. Othman assaulted Borgen, who...
24 Dec 2023
JTA
A day after being heckled for his Israel views, Ritchie Torres gets a hero’s welcome at Bronx Jewish school
22 Dec 2023
Ritchie Torres, a Democratic congressman and staunch ally of Israel, received a warm welcome at SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox Jewish school in the Bronx. Th...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
‘Everybody needs to be uncomfortable’: Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s tireless campaign to bring her son home
22 Dec 2023
Rachel Goldberg-Polin is a mother tirelessly campaigning for the return of her son, Hersh, who was abducted by Hamas terrorists. She has become the internati...
22 Dec 2023
JTA
9 classic Jewish New York movies you can stream right now
22 Dec 2023
This article lists nine classic Jewish New York movies that are available to stream. The films explore the experiences of Jewish people in New York City and ...
22 Dec 2023
JTA
Prominent LA Conservative synagogue relocates Shabbat services due to planned pro-Palestinian protest
22 Dec 2023
Temple Beth Am, the third-oldest Conservative synagogue in Los Angeles, has decided to relocate its Saturday afternoon Shabbat services due to safety concern...
22 Dec 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is Rav Dovid Leibel a Closet Centrist?
22 Dec 2023
Rav Dovid Leibel is a Charedi rabbi who has taken positions that are not in line with traditional Charedi orthodoxy. He believes that Charedi married men sho...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
Why do Jews eat Chinese food on Christmas?
22 Dec 2023
The tradition of Jews eating Chinese food on Christmas is a well-known phenomenon. While there is no evidence of an authentic holiday message from the Chines...
22 Dec 2023
Unorthodox
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Unorthodox in Israel: Special Delivery
22 Dec 2023
In a series of dispatches from Israel, Unorthodox highlights Tanya Singer's delivery of handknit hats to IDF soldiers, crocheted dolls to hospitalized childr...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
With pro-Palestinian protest scheduled across the street, major LA congregation decides to pray elsewhere
22 Dec 2023
Due to safety concerns related to a pro-Palestinian protest taking place across the street, congregants of Temple Beth Am in mid-city Los Angeles will be pra...
22 Dec 2023
JTA
A historic synagogue creates tension between Egypt’s few remaining Jews and their government
21 Dec 2023
The historic Ben Ezra synagogue in Cairo, Egypt, which recently underwent renovation, has created tension between Egypt's small Jewish community and the gove...
21 Dec 2023
18forty
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Before We Say Goodbye to 2023
21 Dec 2023
In this minisode of the 18Forty Podcast, the hosts express gratitude to their community for their support and participation throughout the year. They discuss...
21 Dec 2023
18forty
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Before We Say Goodbye to 2023
21 Dec 2023
In this minisode of the 18Forty Podcast, the hosts reflect on the importance of their community and how it has motivated them to delve deeper into questions ...
21 Dec 2023
Forward
Conservative movement is suspending its Israel gap-year program, citing budget woes and ‘recruitment challenges’
21 Dec 2023
The Conservative movement is suspending its Israel gap-year program, Nativ, due to budget issues and recruitment challenges. Nativ, which has historically at...
21 Dec 2023
Forward
Lincoln Memorial vandalized with ‘Free Gaza’ graffiti
21 Dec 2023
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., was temporarily closed after being vandalized with graffiti that read "Free Gaza" in multiple places. The U.S. Park...
21 Dec 2023
Forward
Yiddishland California seeks donations to keep it in seaside La Jolla
21 Dec 2023
Yiddishland California, a cultural center and museum in La Jolla, California, dedicated to promoting Yiddish language and culture, is in danger of losing its...
21 Dec 2023
Forward
Yiddishland California seeks donations to keep it in seaside La Jolla
21 Dec 2023
Yiddishland California, a cultural center promoting Yiddish language and culture, faces a precarious future if it cannot raise $120,000 by December's end to ...
21 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Which London postcode to head for to eat the best bagels
21 Dec 2023
In London, the NW1 postcode, particularly in Camden and Primrose Hill, has become a new hub for diverse and delicious bagels. Three notable bagelries include...
21 Dec 2023
Unorthodox
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Unorthodox in Israel: What’s the Buzz
21 Dec 2023
Unorthodox is featuring daily dispatches from Israel, highlighting non-Jews in the Jewish state. They visit El Masar Elementary School in Daliyat El Carmel, ...
21 Dec 2023
Tablet
A Jewish Christmas in Manchester
21 Dec 2023
The author reflects on growing up in a Jewish family in Manchester during the 1950s and the complexities of celebrating Christmas as Jews. They discuss their...
21 Dec 2023
Tablet
Unorthodox in Israel: Behind the Scenes
21 Dec 2023
This article discusses the publication of daily dispatches from Israel by Unorthodox, which shares stories of mourning, healing, and unexpected togetherness....
21 Dec 2023
Moment
Moment’s Top Stories of 2023
20 Dec 2023
Moment Magazine has compiled a list of the top 10 most-read stories in 2023 that shaped the American Jewish conversation. These stories cover a range of topi...
20 Dec 2023
Kveller
This Exciting Israeli Show about an Insular Haredi Community Is Finally Coming
20 Dec 2023
The Israeli TV show "Fire Dance" is finally coming to U.S. audiences. Created by Rama Burstein-Shai, the show is set in an insular Haredi community in Tiberi...
20 Dec 2023
Forward
The new Jews of Porto: How the Portuguese city built a Jewish community from scratch
20 Dec 2023
In Porto, Portugal, a community of approximately 1,000 Jews has emerged over the past decade thanks to a 2015 law that allowed the return of people whose anc...
20 Dec 2023
Ami
Michael Lebhar // SellCord and (several other e-commerce brands, including Spawn Fitness and 2×4)
20 Dec 2023
Michael Lebhar, founder of SellCord, a company that helps e-commerce sellers on Walmart.com, discusses Walmart's growing presence as an online marketplace. H...
20 Dec 2023
Tablet
Holiday Spirit
20 Dec 2023
This discussion explores the complex relationship between American Jews and Christmas. In the 1950s and 60s, as Christmas became more secular, American Jews ...
20 Dec 2023
Forward
Current and former members of the Union for Reform Judaism call for cease-fire
19 Dec 2023
Over 1,000 current and former members of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), the largest denomination in North America, have signed an open letter calling fo...
19 Dec 2023
Forward
In Central Park, runners race against time for Israeli hostages
19 Dec 2023
Run For Their Lives Manhattan, a group with 52 locations worldwide, has been organizing runs in Central Park to raise awareness for the release of Israeli ho...
19 Dec 2023
Mishpacha
Trust Fund: Chapter 23
19 Dec 2023
In this chapter of "Trust Fund," Libby finds it amusing that her in-laws dislike her daughter's new hobby. Libby messages her husband, Akiva, about it and th...
19 Dec 2023
Jewish Table
A Very Jewish Christmas Chicken Soup
19 Dec 2023
This article discusses the cultural phenomenon of Jewish people eating chicken soup on Christmas, offering a recipe for a "Very Jewish Christmas Chicken Soup...
19 Dec 2023
Kveller
Synagogue Bomb Threats Can’t Take Away My Jewish Joy
19 Dec 2023
The author describes their experience of starting their day under the shadow of a bomb threat to their synagogue. They reflect on the fear and anxiety they h...
19 Dec 2023
The Beinart Notebook
There will be no Zoom Call this Friday or Next
19 Dec 2023
The text states that there will be no Zoom call this coming Friday or the following week. However, it mentions a previous Zoom call featuring Trita Parsi fro...
19 Dec 2023
Moment
An Inspirational Conversation with Holocaust Survivor Manfred Lindenbaum
19 Dec 2023
In this conversation with Holocaust survivor Manfred Lindenbaum, he shares his remarkable story of escaping on the Kindertransport to England at the age of s...
19 Dec 2023
18forty
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Eli Paley: What’s Next: The Future of Israel’s Haredi Community
19 Dec 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Eli Paley, the publisher of Mishpacha magazine, discusses the future of Israel's Haredi community and its relationshi...
19 Dec 2023
18forty
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Eli Paley: What’s Next: The Future of Israel’s Haredi Community
19 Dec 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Eli Paley, the publisher of Mishpacha magazine, discusses the future of Israel's Haredi community. As Israel emerges ...
19 Dec 2023
Forward
A scaled-back Israeli delegation is headed to the Pan American Maccabi Games in Argentina
19 Dec 2023
A scaled-back Israeli delegation of 74 athletes will be heading to Argentina for the Pan American Maccabi Games. Originally, over 200 athletes were planning ...
19 Dec 2023
Forward
Suspect arrested in antisemitic attack outside Washington, DC synagogue
18 Dec 2023
A man named Brent Wood has been arrested in connection with an antisemitic attack outside a synagogue in Washington, D.C. The attack occurred when Wood alleg...
18 Dec 2023
Forward
A leading Religious Zionist rabbi says Israelis have reconnected with Judaism after Oct. 7. He hopes it will stick.
18 Dec 2023
Rabbi David Stav, a leading liberal Religious Zionist rabbi in Israel, believes that the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and the ensuing war have led many secular Isr...
18 Dec 2023