Communities

JTA As we mark shloshim for Bondi Beach, we also ask: Can Australia’s multicultural project survive? 12 Jan

Marked by collective mourning, the shloshim for the Bondi Beach massacre highlights the fragility of Australia’s once-celebrated multiculturalism, which face...

12 Jan

Chabad.org What Happens On A MITZVAH TANK? 12 Jan

Mitzvah Tanks, an initiative by the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, are vans equipped for outreach, aiming to bring Judaism to Jews worldwide. They travel to vari...

12 Jan

Forward For southern Jews, the Mississippi synagogue firebombing rekindles memories of exile and endurance 12 Jan

A recent firebombing of Beth Israel Congregation, Mississippi’s oldest synagogue, rekindles memories of historical attacks and evokes feelings of solidarity ...

12 Jan

Chabad.org A Menorah For AHMED AL AHMED The BONDI HERO 12 Jan

The video tells the story of Ahmed Al Ahmed, known as the "Bondi Hero," who was honored with a menorah. Ahmed, a member of the Jewish community in Bondi, dem...

12 Jan

JTA Mississippi synagogue that was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967 is heavily damaged in arson 11 Jan

Beth Israel Congregation, the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, was deliberately set on fire in what authorities are investigating as a potential hate ...

11 Jan

Forward Fire at Mississippi’s largest synagogue under federal investigation after arrest 11 Jan

Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, the state's largest synagogue, suffered significant damage from a suspected arson attack that is currently ...

11 Jan

Future of Jewish If you can, please help us continue serving you. 11 Jan

Future of Jewish, a publication focusing on enriching the understanding of Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, has suspended its paywalls and ads since Oc...

11 Jan

The Cholent From Caracas to Tehran 9 Jan

In a thought-provoking piece, The Cholent explores the geopolitical shifts involving Venezuela and Iran, highlighting personal reflections from Venezuelan Je...

9 Jan

JTA Can Breads Bakery workers really demand that the Israeli owners cut ties with Israel? Labor experts weigh in. 9 Jan

Amid rising anti-Israel sentiment, employees of Breads Bakery in New York City are demanding the company end its support for Israel as part of their unioniza...

9 Jan

Hadassah REVIEW: ‘A Different Spirit’ 9 Jan

"A Different Spirit: Creating Meaningful Bnai Mitzvah for Children with Disabilities," edited by Howard Blas and Ilana Trachtman, is a pioneering anthology o...

9 Jan

JTA From pop stars to tefillin pop-ups, Oct. 7 changed how Israel’s ‘somewhat observant’ practice Judaism 9 Jan

In the aftermath of Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023, a notable shift towards greater religious observance occurred among Israelis, particularly those of ma...

9 Jan

Chabad.org A Jewish Wedding in -25 Degrees Celsius 9 Jan

This video highlights a unique Jewish wedding ceremony that took place in extraordinarily cold conditions at -25 degrees Celsius. It provides insights into h...

9 Jan

Chabad.org WHEN HER SON WAS SHOT This Is What She Found 9 Jan

The episode features a powerful story of resilience and faith as a mother grapples with the shooting of her son. The narrative delves into her personal journ...

9 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy God as Creator, Wisdom, Love, Mystery: Frameworks for approaching the Divine 9 Jan

Rabbi Avraham Maimin's piyyut, El Mistater, reflects on the hidden nature of God, laying the groundwork for a discussion on contemporary Jewish engagement wi...

9 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy From invisibility to connection: Seeing and being seen 9 Jan

Exploring the pervasive theme of invisibility, especially within community settings, this article reflects on the impact of being seen and acknowledged. Draw...

9 Jan

JTA Police maintain buffer zone as pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside NYC Israel real estate event 9 Jan

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel activists faced off outside a synagogue in Queens, New York, which was hosting an event promoting real estate in a West Bank J...

9 Jan

Hadassah YIVO Seeks to Demystify Prewar European Jewish Life 9 Jan

The YIVO Learning and Media Center in Manhattan offers an immersive experience into prewar Eastern European Jewish life, with engaging activities like Yiddis...

9 Jan

Jewish Insider After years in exile, Venezuelan Jews celebrate the fall of Maduro 9 Jan

Venezuelan Jews in Florida are celebrating the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. military, which they see as a long-awaited step tow...

9 Jan

Forward Greenland’s only Jew hears a familiar pattern in Trump’s annexation talk 8 Jan

Paul Cohen, possibly Greenland's only Jew, reflects on the impact of President Donald Trump's revived idea of annexing Greenland, recognizing historical patt...

8 Jan

JTA Cameron Kasky embodies rising Gen Z Jewish criticism of Israel. Can it get him to Congress? 8 Jan

Cameron Kasky, a 25-year-old progressive Jewish congressional candidate, is making headlines for his critical stance on Israel, a platform that may resonate ...

8 Jan

Forward Jacob Frey, Minneapolis’ Jewish mayor, returns to the spotlight after ICE shooting in his city 8 Jan

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a Jewish leader known for his outspoken views and past controversies, made headlines with his fiery address demanding ICE leave...

8 Jan

MomentMag Rabbi Shira Stutman: Judaism In The Real World 8 Jan

Rabbi Shira Stutman addresses the challenges and losses American Judaism is experiencing in the modern world, focusing on questions of identity and engagemen...

8 Jan

Living Lchaim How to Talk About Suicide and Those Who Struggle 8 Jan

Hadassah Zirkind, a suicide prevention advocate with personal experience of mental health struggles, shares her insights on how communities can better addres...

8 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy From Bondi Beach to the next crisis: Why the first hour matters 8 Jan

The article highlights the swift and coordinated response of the Jewish Agency for Israel following a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah, em...

8 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy Launch a decade of renewal, now 8 Jan

As the political landscape in the U.S. shifts and American Jewry faces fragmentation, Gidi Grinstein advocates for bold leadership to initiate a decade of re...

8 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy American Jewry’s future lies not on the coasts but in its heartland 8 Jan

As American Jewish communities face unprecedented challenges including rising antisemitism and expectations to distance from Israel, there is a pressing need...

8 Jan

The Free Press Mamdani’s Wild First Week 8 Jan

In his first week as New York City's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, has stirred controversy among various communities, including ...

8 Jan

My Jewish Mommy Life BIG NEWS & Looking Ahead to 2026! 8 Jan

The video is a reflective vlog by Marion Ashley, looking back on events of 2025 as the new year of 2026 begins. Marion Ashley discusses personal events, achi...

8 Jan

Tablet The Impossible Escape 8 Jan

Amidst the serene backdrop of Santa Teresa in Costa Rica, Arye Dworken describes his journey into this secluded "blue zone" on the Nicoya Peninsula. Known fo...

8 Jan

Future of Jewish We need to talk about Jewish mental health. 7 Jan

Diaspora Jews are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety and stress due to increased antisemitism following the October 7th attacks. Nachum Kaplan, a psyc...

7 Jan

JTA The Conservative movement eased its stance on intermarriage. Here’s why I am quitting its rabbis’ union anyway. 7 Jan

Rabbi Ari Y. Saks articulates his decision to resign from the Rabbinical Assembly despite the Conservative movement's recent efforts to accommodate interfait...

7 Jan

Forward Peter Beinart, Elliot Cosgrove and other Jewish leaders face off over the future of liberal Zionism 7 Jan

A recent panel at Bnai Jeshurun in Manhattan, featuring notable figures such as Peter Beinart and Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, reflected on the crisis facing liber...

7 Jan

Rationalist Judaism Terrible Accident or Murder? 7 Jan

Natan Slifkin discusses the recent tragedy in Jerusalem involving a bus accident at a charedi demonstration, arguing against the simplistic narratives being ...

7 Jan

JTA Breads Bakery employees unionize, call for end to Jewish Israeli owners’ ‘support for the genocide in Gaza’ 7 Jan

Employees at Breads Bakery, a prominent New York-based Israeli bakery chain, have organized a union named 'Breaking Breads', demanding an end to the company'...

7 Jan

Forward 'From a shtetl to a diaspora’: After the fire, a Palisades synagogue forges through a year in exile 7 Jan

Kehillat Israel, a synagogue in Pacific Palisades, remains resilient one year after a devastating fire destroyed homes and dispersed its community. The fire,...

7 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah Whose Fault is it Really? 7 Jan

The article explores the tragic death of 14-year-old Yosef Eizental, who was killed by a bus during a Charedi protest against the IDF draft in Jerusalem. The...

7 Jan

Chabad.org He Was ALMOST KILLED IN BONDI You Do This For Him 7 Jan

The story centers on a harrowing incident where a man was nearly killed in Bondi, Australia, highlighting issues of antisemitism and community resilience. Th...

7 Jan

Chabad.org This BONDI HERO's Story Isn't Being Told Enough 7 Jan

Leibel Lazaroff heroically intervened during the Bondi massacre, placing himself in danger to protect a police officer and sustaining gunshot wounds in the p...

7 Jan

JTA Venezuela’s Jewish diaspora is relieved to see Maduro deposed. But can they imagine returning? 7 Jan

The fall of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro brings relief to the Venezuelan Jewish diaspora, but uncertainty remains about returning to their homeland. Many...

7 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy The promise and perils of pluralism: Lessons from a midsized Hillel and a model for the Jewish future 7 Jan

The article explores the challenges and opportunities of fostering pluralism within Jewish communities, using the example of a midsized Hillel at the Univers...

7 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy From burning out to burning brighter: A framework for serving those who serve 7 Jan

Jewish human service agencies across North America and Israel are grappling with systemic burnout due to rising mental health needs, antisemitism, and geopol...

7 Jan

Forward She helped rescue the Torahs from their burning synagogue. A year later, the congregation is thriving. 7 Jan

A year after the devastating Eaton Fire destroyed the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, the resilient synagogue community is thriving, adapting to temporary...

7 Jan

Forward I grew up in Venezuela. Will Maduro's ouster bring my Jewish community the security we need? 7 Jan

The removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States marks a pivotal moment for the Venezuelan Jewish community, which has faced years of ...

7 Jan

Tablet Will and Testament 7 Jan

Charles Curkin reflects on personal family dynamics through the prism of his father's sudden health crisis. After his father suffers a stroke and heart attac...

7 Jan

Forward Why Venezuela’s Jews are optimistic about their country’s future — even as the government promotes anti-Israel conspiracies 6 Jan

The Jewish community in Venezuela, once a thriving population of 25,000, now numbers between 3,000 and 5,000, mainly due to political and economic instabilit...

6 Jan

Rationalist Judaism A Not-Unforseeable Tragedy 6 Jan

Natan Slifkin discusses the tragic death of a charedi teenager during a protest in Jerusalem, where a speeding bus killed him amidst chaos. The incident high...

6 Jan

Forward At a former driving school, Kehillat Harlem plants roots for Jewish life uptown 6 Jan

Kehillat Harlem, a new synagogue in Central Harlem, has established a permanent presence by moving into a former driving school's storefront, becoming a cent...

6 Jan

Forward A year after the LA fires, the lesson is clear: Our greatest disasters are often self-inflicted 6 Jan

In the aftermath of the devastating 2025 fire in Los Angeles, which claimed lives and homes in the affluent Pacific Palisades area, a deeper reflection emerg...

6 Jan

Mishpacha Family First Inbox: Issue 976 6 Jan

Family First's Inbox section covers a variety of topics from recent issues of the magazine, touching on themes such as parental relationships, historical fic...

6 Jan

Mishpacha Whose Simchah? 6 Jan

Cindy Scarr highlights the evolving pressures and dynamics surrounding Jewish weddings, particularly in the Tristate area. With decades of experience as a pa...

6 Jan