Tablet
The Christian Influencer Culture Wars
24 Oct 2025
In this article, the backlash against Jackie Hill Perry within conservative Christian circles is analyzed after she commented on the legacy of Charlie Kirk, ...
24 Oct 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Man of God, man for good: Rabbi Moshe Hauer
23 Oct 2025
Rabbi Moshe Hauer, former co-executive vice president of the Orthodox Union, is remembered fondly by his colleagues for his passion, humility, and dedication...
23 Oct 2025
Forward
Was Teddy Roosevelt's favorite play the original 'Nobody Wants This'?
23 Oct 2025
"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series about an interfaith couple played by Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, ignites discussions on Jewish stereotypes but draws l...
23 Oct 2025
Chabad.org
Canadian PM Celebrates New Chabad
23 Oct 2025
In a recent episode about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's celebration of a new Chabad center, it highlights the PM's recognition of the organization...
23 Oct 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
5 lessons on mergers in this moment of change
23 Oct 2025
The article discusses how Moving Traditions successfully acquired jGirls+ by embracing feminist ideals in their merger process. In a climate of significant c...
23 Oct 2025
JTA
Bipin Joshi was in Israel for 23 days before Oct. 7. This week, he was buried in his native Nepal.
22 Oct 2025
The tragic tale unfolds around Bipin Joshi, a young man from Nepal who traveled to Israel as part of a program promising agricultural education and decent wa...
22 Oct 2025
Forward
Zohran Mamdani is courting Hasidic voters — in Yiddish
22 Oct 2025
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is actively engaging with Brooklyn's Hasidic community, an influential voting bloc guided by rabbinical leader...
22 Oct 2025
Rationalist Judaism
This Is Not A Hostage
22 Oct 2025
Rabbi Natan Slifkin critiques a protest organized by the Ateres Shlomo yeshiva, illustrating the gulf between the Charedi community and larger Israeli societ...
22 Oct 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Conflicted Emotions and Unfinished Wars
22 Oct 2025
This reflective piece grapples with conflicting emotions around contemporary Israeli military actions against Hamas and the internal divide within Jewish com...
22 Oct 2025
Chabad.org
King Charles Visits Manchester Synagogue
22 Oct 2025
King Charles recently visited a synagogue in Manchester, marking an important moment of solidarity and support for the local Jewish community. This visit hig...
22 Oct 2025
Forward
Every Friday for 26 years, this rabbi has circled Manhattan to inspect the eruv — even missing the birth of his 13th child. Now, he's getting help
22 Oct 2025
Rabbi Moshe Tauber has been meticulously inspecting the eruv surrounding Manhattan for 26 years, ensuring its integrity for the Jewish community to carry ite...
22 Oct 2025
Future of Jewish
'God is my psychologist.'
22 Oct 2025
In the aftermath of conflict and societal distress, many Jewish Israelis are experiencing a shift towards religious engagement. The essay illustrates this ch...
22 Oct 2025
Mishpacha
Light After Night
22 Oct 2025
Four fathers, whose children became hostages of Hamas over two tumultuous years, share their harrowing experiences marked by unwavering faith, intense prayer...
22 Oct 2025
JTA
Jewish fears about Zohran Mamdani reveal more about us than about him — and it’s a problem
22 Oct 2025
The piece explores the contrasting reactions within the Jewish community towards Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim candidate for New York City mayor. It reflects on h...
22 Oct 2025
Tablet
The Sandwich Generation
22 Oct 2025
The article sheds light on the "sandwich generation," which refers to middle-aged adults caring for both their children and aging parents simultaneously. Thi...
22 Oct 2025
JTA
On Friday, the rabbi circles Manhattan — now with tech support to protect an essential Shabbat tool
21 Oct 2025
Rabbi Moshe Tauber has dedicated 25 years to inspecting and maintaining Manhattan's eruv, a symbolic boundary facilitating the carrying of objects on Shabbat...
21 Oct 2025
Kveller
How We Made Jewish Learning Joyful for Our Neurodivergent Son
21 Oct 2025
Brittany Sirlin shares her family's journey of adapting Jewish education for their neurodivergent son, who struggled with the traditional Hebrew school model...
21 Oct 2025
Mishpacha
We Need Them Here to Comfort Us
21 Oct 2025
The tragic loss of four young men in Lakewood has left the community in shock, as they gather to honor their memories and the virtues of simchas hachayim, em...
21 Oct 2025
Mishpacha
Forever a Talmid
21 Oct 2025
The article recounts Rabbi Moshe Hauer's journey to becoming the executive vice president of the Orthodox Union (OU), offering an insight into the foundation...
21 Oct 2025
Forward
Honoring Rabbi Arthur Waskow – activist, pioneer and prophet
21 Oct 2025
Rabbi Arthur Waskow, who passed away at 92, was a pioneering figure in Jewish social activism and spirituality. Best known for his 1969 creation of the "Free...
21 Oct 2025
Forward
Should synagogues remove the Israeli flag from bimahs now? How a New York shul made the decision
21 Oct 2025
Central Synagogue in Manhattan has decided to remove the Israeli flag from its bimah, where it had been displayed since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023....
21 Oct 2025
The Free Press
Spiral | 1. One of 36 Angels
21 Oct 2025
Samantha Woll, a highly respected figure in the Detroit Jewish community, was tragically murdered, leaving the community in mourning and searching for answer...
21 Oct 2025
Forward
As Greenpoint’s Jewish community grows, so does this shul’s Hebrew school
20 Oct 2025
The Jewish community in Greenpoint, Brooklyn is expanding, with the Greenpoint Shul recently incorporating a thriving Hebrew school that serves about 30 chil...
20 Oct 2025
Forward
Prominent NYC rabbi urges congregants to vote against Zohran Mamdani in Shabbat sermon
20 Oct 2025
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue and Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue urged congregants to vote against Zohran Mamdani in the...
20 Oct 2025
JTA
Thousands of haredi Orthodox Jews protest Israeli military draft in New York City
20 Oct 2025
New York City saw a significant protest of over 10,000 haredi Orthodox Jewish men outside the Israeli consulate, organized by the Central Rabbinical Congress...
20 Oct 2025
JTA
Prominent NYC rabbi urges congregants to vote against Zohran Mamdani in Shabbat sermon
20 Oct 2025
In a politically charged sermon, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue urged his congregation to vote against Zohran Mamdani, citing concerns over M...
20 Oct 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Jewish Culture Does Not Define Us
20 Oct 2025
The article discusses the decline in Jewish identity among American Jews, particularly in the context of intermarriage and the varying approaches to Jewish i...
20 Oct 2025
Chabad.org
BILL MCGRAW: THE JEWISH BIKE GUY
20 Oct 2025
In this podcast episode, listeners meet Bill McGraw, a notable figure known as 'The Jewish Bike Guy.' Bill is celebrated for his unique approach to combining...
20 Oct 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Turning the page
20 Oct 2025
Mark S. Charendoff of the Maimonides Fund outlines the critical challenges facing American Jews and Israel in the wake of recent turmoil in Gaza. He emphasiz...
20 Oct 2025
JTA
At a synagogue meeting about how to beat Mamdani, Sliwa faces calls to exit NYC mayor’s race
19 Oct 2025
In a gathering at Fifth Avenue Synagogue, members discussed strategies to defeat Zohran Mamdani's candidacy for New York City mayor. With Mamdani's views on ...
19 Oct 2025
Forward
It's time for the pro-Palestinian movement to make a radical change
19 Oct 2025
Dany Bahar argues for a transformative shift in the approach of the pro-Palestinian movement, urging activists to focus not just on divestment from Israel bu...
19 Oct 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Final Thoughts upon Returning to Chicago
19 Oct 2025
Reflecting on recent developments in the Middle East and his personal experiences, the author expresses concern about parties not disarming, fearing future c...
19 Oct 2025
The Free Press
Mamdani Praises Imam Once on NYPD’s Terrorist Watch List
18 Oct 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race, attended an event at Masjid At-Taqwa in Brooklyn, where he expressed steadfast support for u...
18 Oct 2025
Future of Jewish
Diaspora Jews learned to be helpless — and that must end.
18 Oct 2025
Benjamin Kerstein argues that Diaspora Jews have developed a culture of learned helplessness towards antisemitism, rooted in historical statelessness and pow...
18 Oct 2025
Forward
Actually, I'd love for Chabad to ask me if I'm Jewish
17 Oct 2025
Olivia Haynie reflects on her personal experience with Chabad and the broader Jewish community as a Black Jewish woman. She discusses her feelings of exclusi...
17 Oct 2025
JTA
Far-right UK activist Tommy Robinson visits Israel on invite of Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli
17 Oct 2025
Tommy Robinson, a well-known far-right activist from the UK with a history of anti-Muslim rhetoric and a criminal record, visited Israel on the invitation of...
17 Oct 2025
JTA
How the Israeli scouts became a refuge for Jewish teens in a post-Oct. 7 world
17 Oct 2025
In the wake of the October 7, 2023, events, the Tzofim, or Israeli Scouts, has become a vital refuge for Jewish and Israeli teens in New York City, offering ...
17 Oct 2025
Forward
There wasn't a Jewish grief group in Boston for young adults, so this rabbi started one
17 Oct 2025
Rabbi Jackson Mercer founded a unique grief support group for young Jewish adults in Cambridge, Massachusetts, addressing a gap in bereavement resources. Unl...
17 Oct 2025
JTA
What a forgotten synagogue dedication in 1825 Philadelphia can teach us today
17 Oct 2025
Congregation Mikveh Israel's 1825 consecration in Philadelphia, attended by Jews and civic leaders alike, exemplified a rare moment of interfaith unity and e...
17 Oct 2025
Kveller
These Videos Show Joyful First Moments of the Israeli Hostages’ Return
17 Oct 2025
In a poignant and uplifting piece, the article chronicles the return of the last 20 living Israeli hostages and the emotional reunions that followed. Despite...
17 Oct 2025
Forward
Germany excels at restoring synagogues destroyed by the Nazis. But can they foster new Jewish life?
17 Oct 2025
Germany has invested significantly in restoring historic synagogues, such as Munich's Reichenbachstrasse Synagogue, as evidence of its commitment to Jewish l...
17 Oct 2025
JTA
Fox News poll shows Mamdani crossing 50% for the first time, but Cuomo has the edge with Jewish voters
17 Oct 2025
In the New York City mayoral race, a recent Fox News poll reveals candidate Mamdani crossing the 50% threshold of likely voter support for the first time, wi...
17 Oct 2025
Forward
At debate, Cuomo and Mamdani clash over Israel in pitch to Jewish voters
17 Oct 2025
The first televised debate for New York City's mayoral race saw candidates Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani clash over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highl...
17 Oct 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The emergency isn’t over: Why Jewish philanthropy must stay in crisis mode after the war
17 Oct 2025
Following the recent war and the freeing of hostages, the Jewish community has been remarkable in its quick, united, and effective response to the crisis, ra...
17 Oct 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Remembering my chavruta: Rabbi Moshe Hauer, z”l
17 Oct 2025
Rabbi Rick Jacobs reflects on the profound impact of Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zl, highlighting their unique relationship despite their differing religious backgrou...
17 Oct 2025
Forward
A time to sob, and to dance: Why does the joy of the hostage release feel so painful?
16 Oct 2025
The return of Israeli hostages from Gaza has brought a mix of joy and deep sorrow to Israel and the global Jewish community. While this liberation is celebra...
16 Oct 2025
JTA
Check out these fall Jewish school open houses in the New York area
16 Oct 2025
Jewish families in the New York area exploring educational options for their children have a diverse array of Jewish day schools and yeshivas to consider. Th...
16 Oct 2025
JTA
Rabbi Moshe Hauer, OU leader admired across Jewish world, is dead at 60
16 Oct 2025
Rabbi Moshe Hauer, a prominent figure in American Orthodoxy and a respected leader across Jewish denominations, has tragically passed away at age 60. As the ...
16 Oct 2025
Mishpacha
Scared Silent
16 Oct 2025
Cindy Scarr explores the detrimental technique in personal relationships known as the "scare them silent" strategy, where individuals use yelling or sharp wo...
16 Oct 2025
Jewdicious
Trump, Israel, and Jewish-American Voters
16 Oct 2025
Jewish-American voters have traditionally favored the Democratic Party due to shared liberal values, historical experiences as a minority, and alignment on d...
16 Oct 2025