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Unorthodox headphones Shine Bright: Ep. 392 7 Dec 2023
In this episode of Unorthodox, recorded live from Baltimore at the 2023 Conservative/Masorti Shabbaton & Convening, the hosts feature a segment for Hanukkah ...
7 Dec 2023
Tablet Goodbye to Verdugo 7 Dec 2023
The author recounts their experience of moving from Hollywood to the quiet neighborhood of Verdugo Woodlands in Glendale, California. They describe their ini...
7 Dec 2023
People of the Pod headphones Global Antisemitism Report Part 2: The Impact of the Hamas-Israel War in Germany, Asia, and the Arab Gulf 6 Dec 2023
This Global Antisemitism Report focuses on the impact of the Hamas-Israel war on Germany, Asia, and the Arab Gulf. In Germany, there has been a rise in openl...
6 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Good all round – Ofsted’s verdict on Hasmonean Boys 6 Dec 2023
Hasmonean High School for Boys received a good rating in all areas by Ofsted in its first inspection as a single-sex school, after splitting from its previou...
6 Dec 2023
Forward 5 major Jewish groups team up to advocate for Israel and push for ‘accurate’ coverage of Israel-Hamas war 6 Dec 2023
Five major Jewish organizations, including the American Jewish Committee, American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Jewish Federations of North America, Anti...
6 Dec 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones ‘Put two menorahs up in every public square’: Parliament Hill rally urges Canadians to support the Jewish community 6 Dec 2023
Approximately 20,000 people, mainly from Canada's Jewish community, gathered in Ottawa for a rally on Dec. 4 to express support for Israel, call for the rele...
6 Dec 2023
Forward It looks like a church, but murals reveal this shul's Jewish identity 5 Dec 2023
The article discusses the Vilna Shul, the last standing synagogue from the immigrant Jewish communities in Boston. The shul contains unique folk art murals w...
5 Dec 2023
Forward It looks like a church, but murals reveal this shul's Jewish identity 5 Dec 2023
The Vilna Shul, Boston's last remaining immigrant synagogue, stands as a testament to the dynamic Jewish communities of early 20th-century Boston, particular...
5 Dec 2023
Moment Antisemitism Monitor | Week of August 14, 2023 5 Dec 2023
This week's Antisemitism Monitor highlights several incidents of antisemitism in different parts of the world. In Sherwood, Oregon, an SUV was spray-painted ...
5 Dec 2023
Moment Antisemitism Monitor | Week of June 19, 2023 5 Dec 2023
In this week's Antisemitism Monitor, several incidents of antisemitism are highlighted. In Montana, a Jewish representative confronts Christian lawmakers aft...
5 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Jayapal sister’s congressional candidacy alarming Portland Jewish leaders 5 Dec 2023
Pro-Israel activists in Portland are troubled by the congressional candidacy of Susheela Jayapal, sister of Rep. Pramila Jayapal, known for her criticism of ...
5 Dec 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Moncton city council urged to revisit the ‘insensitive and callous’ end to municipal menorah lighting 4 Dec 2023
The City of Moncton unexpectedly decided to stop displaying religious symbols on municipal property, including the Hanukkah menorah, causing distress to the ...
4 Dec 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Give Peace a Chance 1 Dec 2023
Tens of thousands gathered in Washington, D.C., in a rally supporting Israel against Hamas, providing a sense of solidarity for the attendees who had felt is...
1 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle JFS named country’s top comprehensive this year 1 Dec 2023
JFS has been recognized as the top comprehensive school in England and Wales in a survey by The Times. Two other Jewish schools, Menorah High School for Girl...
1 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Simon Marks opens new autism resource unit 1 Dec 2023
Simon Marks Primary School has unveiled a new Autism Resource Provision to support students who struggle in mainstream classrooms, accommodating up to a doze...
1 Dec 2023
The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut headphones How the U.S. rallied 300,000 people for Israel 1 Dec 2023
In a podcast episode, Jewish Federations of North America President Eric Fingerhut and William Daroff, head of the Conference of American Presidents of Major...
1 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Sheikha Moza: Qatar’s glamorous – but viciously anti-Israel – face 1 Dec 2023
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, a powerful figure in Qatar and the mother of the current emir, has been using her extensive public platform to consistently critici...
1 Dec 2023
Culturally Jewish headphones In her new book, Ruth Rakoff tackles ultra-Orthodox Judaism, generational trauma and the death of her brother 30 Nov 2023
In her new novel "Untethered," Ruth Rakoff explores themes of ultra-Orthodox Judaism, generational trauma, and the death of her brother. The book follows two...
30 Nov 2023
Forward Is it time for me to conceal my Jewish identity in the United States? 29 Nov 2023
The author reflects on her experiences concealing her Jewish identity in Germany due to rising antisemitism and the fear of attacks, only to face similar con...
29 Nov 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Just freed by Hamas, 10-year-old Ofri Brodutch wants to come to Canada, her uncle says 29 Nov 2023
10-year-old Ofri Brodutch, recently freed from Hamas captivity along with her family, including her uncle Aharon Brodutch and her mother Hagar, who was reuni...
29 Nov 2023
Sources Israel at War 28 Nov 2023
This issue of *Sources* delves into the evolving sense of Jewish identity in the aftermath of the traumatic events since October 7, exploring changes and cha...
28 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle Go-ahead for Immanuel College building plans 28 Nov 2023
Immanuel College in Bushey has been granted permission to expand its facilities by Hertsmere Council, allowing for the construction of new classrooms and spo...
28 Nov 2023
Forward Vermont Jewish groups condemn shooting of 3 Palestinian students being investigated as a hate crime 27 Nov 2023
In Burlington, Vermont, three Palestinian college students were shot, with the incident being investigated as a possible hate crime. Jewish groups, including...
27 Nov 2023
Sources From Mourning to Resilience: Community Rabbis Face Israel at War 27 Nov 2023
In the wake of war and crisis in Israel, community rabbis and others have mobilized to support those affected, from families of those conscripted to survivor...
27 Nov 2023
Sources Watching War: This Moment in the History of Israel-Diaspora Relations 27 Nov 2023
The article discusses the current emotional climate among American Jews, particularly students, in the context of Israel-Diaspora relations during times of c...
27 Nov 2023
Sources A Shelter for Your Sorrows: Multifaith Chaplaincy in a Time of War 27 Nov 2023
Rabbi Katja Vehlow reflects on her training as a chaplain at Maimonides Medical Center amidst the backdrop of global conflicts, including the recent violence...
27 Nov 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones The Two-Naomis Solution 23 Nov 2023
On the Bonjour Chai podcast, hosts Phoebe Maltz Bovy and Marc Weisblott explore the urban-suburban divide within the Jewish community in New York and Toronto...
23 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle Rabbi Louis Jacobs: a model for today’s spiritual seekers 23 Nov 2023
Rabbi Louis Jacobs is portrayed as a model for spiritual seekers today amidst a world feeling increasingly fraught. The text discusses how Jacobs' Jewish the...
23 Nov 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones 'There’s nowhere to hide from antisemitism': Hear Montreal Jews describe daily life amid gunshots and molotovs 23 Nov 2023
In Montreal, the Jewish community is facing a surge in antisemitic incidents, including attacks on Jewish schools, buildings, and businesses, amid ongoing te...
23 Nov 2023
Forward When you discuss antisemitism this Thanksgiving, do not mince words 22 Nov 2023
Michael Oren reflects on the persistence of antisemitism in American society, particularly amidst the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. Drawing on p...
22 Nov 2023
Forward Hostages’ families ask for empty seats at Thanksgiving tables to raise awareness 21 Nov 2023
Ahead of Thanksgiving, families of nine Americans held hostage by Hamas have launched the 'Seats of Hope' initiative, encouraging hosts to leave an empty sea...
21 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle Sacks Morasha headteacher to leave after less than two years in role 21 Nov 2023
Rachel Barbanel, the headteacher of Sacks Morasha, is leaving her position after less than two years with the school in North Finchley, without specifying a ...
21 Nov 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Canada’s new antisemitism envoy Deborah Lyons urges tripling office staff to handle ‘moment of crisis’ 21 Nov 2023
Deborah Lyons has been appointed as Canada's new special envoy on Holocaust remembrance and combating antisemitism, succeeding Irwin Cotler. In the face of r...
21 Nov 2023
Forward Why I marched on Washington for the first time in more than 50 years 20 Nov 2023
Joan Leegant reflects on her decision to participate in a pro-Israel rally in Washington, D.C., her first protest since opposing the Vietnam War over 50 year...
20 Nov 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Hundreds gathered to honour Canadian peace activist Vivian Silver at memorial in Israel 20 Nov 2023
Canadian peace activist Vivian Silver, who was tragically murdered by Hamas terrorists, was honored in Israel with a public memorial service at Kibbutz Gezer...
20 Nov 2023
Forward ‘House of horrors’: Shaken and tearful, a dozen New York politicians visit the devastation at a kibbutz near Gaza  17 Nov 2023
A delegation of New York politicians, all Democrats, visited the devastated Kibbutz Kfar Aza in Israel, a site of a brutal Hamas attack that killed over 50 r...
17 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle ‘There’s nothing like headship,’ says Yavneh Schools leader after a decade at the helm 17 Nov 2023
Spencer Lewis, the executive head of Yavneh College, has celebrated a decade of leadership at the school, highlighting the unique challenges and joys of bein...
17 Nov 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Mazel Tov Cocktail 17 Nov 2023
Montreal has recently experienced a surge in antisemitic incidents, including bullets fired at a Yeshiva elementary school and molotov cocktails thrown at a ...
17 Nov 2023
Menschwarmers headphones S4E17 - Lior Berman earned a scholarship for NCAA basketball—but his dream is to play in Israel 15 Nov 2023
Lior Berman, a 24-year-old Jewish basketball player, recently earned a scholarship for NCAA Division I basketball with Auburn University in Alabama, where he...
15 Nov 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The March Overwhelms, Media Fails 15 Nov 2023
The podcast discusses the problematic media coverage of the recent March for Israel, criticizing mainstream media for downplaying its significance and focusi...
15 Nov 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The March for Israel Today 14 Nov 2023
William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, shares practical advice on navigating Washington D.C. for those a...
14 Nov 2023
Culturally Jewish headphones A new Canadian opera spotlights the legacy of Chiune Sugihara, the 'Japanese Schindler' 14 Nov 2023
"I Have My Mother's Eyes" is a new Canadian chamber opera premiering at the Chutzpah Festival in Vancouver, spotlighting the legacy of Chiune Sugihara, known...
14 Nov 2023
Forward Israel Therapy: Should I leave my home in NY to be in Israel with my grieving family? 13 Nov 2023
Tamar, an Israeli-American residing in Brooklyn, faces a personal dilemma while her family in Israel grieves amid escalating conflict. Torn between the safet...
13 Nov 2023
Forward Melbourne synagogue evacuated on Shabbat as tensions over Israel-Hamas war flare in Australia 13 Nov 2023
Tensions over the Israel-Hamas conflict have reached a tipping point in Melbourne, Australia, as evidenced by the forced evacuation of Central Shul during Sh...
13 Nov 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Why aren’t police doing more to stop antisemitic speech in Canada? 13 Nov 2023
Police in Montreal are adjusting their tactics to better protect the Jewish community following recent antisemitic incidents, including attacks on schools an...
13 Nov 2023
Forward There are 240 hostages in Gaza. One is Uriel Baruch. 10 Nov 2023
Uriel Baruch, a 35-year-old Israeli father of two, was abducted by Hamas terrorists from a music festival in Gaza on Oct. 7. His family remains hopeful for h...
10 Nov 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones The Sermon on the Mount Herzl 10 Nov 2023
The text discusses a shift in the relationship of Diaspora Jews with Israel, highlighting the impact of recent events like protests against Prime Minister Be...
10 Nov 2023
Forward Gunshots at Montreal Jewish schools as McGill U braces for a pro-Palestinian rally advertised with images of broken glass 9 Nov 2023
In Montreal, gunshots were fired at two Jewish schools as incidents of antisemitic violence rise. No one was injured in the early morning attacks on Yeshiva ...
9 Nov 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Oct. 7 survivor Adele Raemer: Telling the world 9 Nov 2023
Adele Raemer, a resident of Kibbutz Nirim near the Gaza border, recounts the traumatic events of October 7, when a brutal invasion by Hamas resulted in the d...
9 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle Lubavitch Senior Boys’ School ‘failing to meet standards’ 9 Nov 2023
Lubavitch Senior Boys School in London, a small school for 11 to 13-year-olds, is failing to meet independent school standards and cannot admit new students,...
9 Nov 2023