JTA
Jewish Texas man charged with making terroristic threat against NYC’s Zohran Mamdani
19 Sep 2025
Jeremy Fistel, a Texas man with an Orthodox Jewish upbringing, faces multiple charges, including making terroristic threats against Zohran Mamdani, the Democ...
19 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Planting seeds of renewal: Philanthropy’s role in rebuilding early childhood education in Israel
19 Sep 2025
In the aftermath of the devastation in Israel's Gaza Envelope post-October 7, 2023, a transformative initiative focusing on early childhood education is unde...
19 Sep 2025
Tablet
The Air Bar
19 Sep 2025
Jamaica AirTrain terminal in Queens, New York, captures a microcosm of city life, with a mix of bustling travelers, sporadically present law enforcement, and...
19 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Working with youth gives me hope
18 Sep 2025
Adina H. Frydman of Young Judaea Global reflects on the invigorating impact of engaging with youth, particularly in Zionist contexts. During a teen leadershi...
18 Sep 2025
JTA
For Jewish communal professionals, internal rifts pose the greatest barrier to hope, survey finds
18 Sep 2025
A new survey of nearly 950 Jewish communal professionals reveals deep-seated internal divisions as the primary source of hopelessness, surpassing concerns of...
18 Sep 2025
Lilith
She’s an Ultra (Orthodox) Marathoner
18 Sep 2025
Beatie Deutsch, an ultra-Orthodox mother and elite marathon runner, defies stereotypes by embracing athletics while maintaining her religious values. Known a...
18 Sep 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Deploying the National Guard - The Rabbi's View
18 Sep 2025
The piece explores the contentious issue of deploying the National Guard in major U.S. cities like Chicago and Memphis to curb crime, drawing parallels to pr...
18 Sep 2025
JTA
‘I voted for you because Jews are good with money’: Mark Levine on running for comptroller
18 Sep 2025
Mark Levine, a veteran Jewish politician, is likely to become New York City's next comptroller, having won the Democratic primary. With a background in City ...
18 Sep 2025
Forward
A High Holiday helpline for rabbis is flooded with millennial calls
18 Sep 2025
The Elul Helpline, created by Jewish nonprofit Atra, is increasingly utilized by younger rabbis facing intense challenges leading up to the High Holidays. Th...
18 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The questions the American Jewish community must ask in the face of rampant antisemitism
18 Sep 2025
In the face of increasing antisemitism, as highlighted by recent statistics of anti-Jewish incidents in the U.S., the American Jewish community is urged to r...
18 Sep 2025
JTA
With ban removed, NYC rabbis are weighing endorsements in a heated mayoral race
17 Sep 2025
In light of the recent IRS policy change permitting political endorsements by religious leaders, a number of New York City rabbis are navigating new territor...
17 Sep 2025
Tablet
Infinity Is the Wrong Number of Immigrants
17 Sep 2025
Michael Lind argues that the U.S. should admit fewer immigrants to prevent negative economic and social impacts. He criticizes proponents of open borders, in...
17 Sep 2025
Mishpacha
Yidden Talking Good
16 Sep 2025
Cindy Scarr explores the nuances of the Jewish rsum system used in matchmaking, critiquing its limited scope while highlighting its positive aspect of encour...
16 Sep 2025
Mishpacha
Bonded
16 Sep 2025
Cindy Scarr's narrative portrays Edith and Ruth, two aging sisters of prewar European descent, who exist as enigmatic figures in their isolated home near the...
16 Sep 2025
Chabad.org
"I Lost My Child in a Hospital Accident… But This Gave Me Strength”
16 Sep 2025
Mrs. Sheindel Teichtel reflects on her transformative journey over 50 years in education, sharing pivotal moments where the guidance of the Lubavitcher Rebbe...
16 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Here’s what renewal looks like in the Conservative movement
16 Sep 2025
Amidst discussions regarding the challenges facing the Conservative movement, Beth Tzedec Congregation in Toronto showcases a model of thriving renewal. By e...
16 Sep 2025
JTA
Two synagogues and Chabad building in Halifax, Canada, targeted with antisemitic graffiti
16 Sep 2025
Halifax, Nova Scotia, faced a disturbing rise in antisemitic incidents as two synagogues and a Chabad building were vandalized with discriminatory graffiti. ...
16 Sep 2025
Jewish Insider
Jewish social workers warn of growing antisemitism in the field: ‘Counter to everything that we learn in social work school’
16 Sep 2025
Jewish social workers are increasingly experiencing antisemitism within their field, a situation elaborated in a report by Jennifer Kogan and Andrea Yudell. ...
16 Sep 2025
JTA
As Micah Lasher launches bid to succeed mentor Jerry Nadler in Congress, here’s a rundown of the field
15 Sep 2025
Micah Lasher has launched his campaign to succeed Jerry Nadler as the representative for New York's 12th Congressional District, a notably Jewish area. With ...
15 Sep 2025
Jewdicious
Do Jews Self-Seclude
15 Sep 2025
Leecy Davis explores the complexities of Jewish identity and the perception of Jews as a self-secluded group in a society hyper-focused on inclusivity. Drawi...
15 Sep 2025
Forward
It was the wildest scheme in American Jewish history. 200 years later, should it be remembered as a failure?
15 Sep 2025
In 1825, Mordecai Manuel Noah embarked on creating a self-governing Jewish colony named Ararat on Grand Island, New York, aiming to provide a refuge for oppr...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
Building a Community: Stories from the Ground Up
15 Sep 2025
The article showcases a series of narratives highlighting the indispensable efforts of individuals and families in fostering Jewish communities across variou...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
Getting It Done, and Doing It Right, in Houston: Yakov Polatsek
15 Sep 2025
Yakov Polatsek has played a pivotal role in revitalizing Orthodox Jewish life in Houston. Under his financial leadership and commitment, Yeshiva Torat Emet n...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
Warmth Beyond Sunshine in Phoenix: Shaun and Gary Tuch
15 Sep 2025
Shaun and Gary Tuch, motivated by high living costs and the bustling pace of Los Angeles, moved to Phoenix with their families to build and grow within a Jew...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
Living Together in Linden: Andy and Samantha Van Houter
15 Sep 2025
The article highlights the vibrant and uniquely harmonious Jewish community in Linden, New Jersey, where both Modern Orthodox and Chassidic groups have forme...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
Putting Springfield, New Jersey, on the Map: Ben Hoffer
15 Sep 2025
Ben Hoffer and Rabbi Chaim Marcus have been instrumental in revitalizing the Jewish community of Springfield, New Jersey, transforming it from an aging congr...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
How a Shul Rewrote Its Story: Yosef Kirschner
15 Sep 2025
The revival of Golf Manor Synagogue in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a story of effective leadership and community transformation. Following a significant decline in ...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
The Accidental Activist: Avi Apfel
15 Sep 2025
Avi Apfel, originally from West Hempstead, New York, has emerged as an influential community leader in Rhawnhurst, a small, close-knit Orthodox Jewish neighb...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
Modeling Leadership in Memphis: Noam and Dr. Deena Davidovics
15 Sep 2025
Noam and Dr. Deena Davidovics are key figures in strengthening the Orthodox community in Memphis, Tennessee, where they have resided since 2012. Both Noam, p...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
Where Is Tennessee?
15 Sep 2025
Rachel Schwartzberg reflects on her life in Memphis, Tennessee, after moving from New York City with her husband. Initially apprehensive about the geographic...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
Lessons in Community Building—From Israel: How a Religious Community Took Root in Ariel
15 Sep 2025
Ariel, originally a secular town in the West Bank, is experiencing a shift towards a more religious Jewish community. Since its founding in 1978, Ariel has t...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
Snooker and Second Chances
15 Sep 2025
OU Israel's Teen Centers, including the one in Ariel, provide a crucial refuge for Israeli youth facing socio-economic and personal challenges. These centers...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
Inside Ariel’s Jewish Campus Scene
15 Sep 2025
The article highlights the vibrant Jewish campus scene at Ariel University, facilitated by OU-JLIC (Orthodox Union's Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus) un...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
Building a Community: Pointers from the Pros
15 Sep 2025
To build a thriving Jewish community, essential elements include establishing a K-8 day school and a high school to retain families, as well as infrastructur...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
The Shabbat Table That Found Me: Filling the Silence with Women’s Voices
15 Sep 2025
After the loss of her husband and a move from Brooklyn to Monsey, Shirley Parker struggles to find solace and community in her new surroundings. Initially ov...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
All the Lonely People
15 Sep 2025
The article by Esther Kook delves into the profound and often stigmatized experience of loneliness, particularly within the Jewish Modern Orthodox community,...
15 Sep 2025
Jewish Action
Letters – Fall 2025
15 Sep 2025
The correspondence in the Fall 2025 issue of a Jewish publication brings together perspectives on a range of topics. There is strong support for the recent e...
15 Sep 2025
Lehrhaus
The Miracles of the Rabbis
15 Sep 2025
Mel Waldman presents a poignant narrative about his wife Michelle's battle with severe health challenges and the profound impact of local rabbis on their liv...
15 Sep 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Dr. Abdullah Awwad is Trying to Escape the Carnage
15 Sep 2025
Peter Beinart discusses the dire situation in Gaza through an interview with Dr. Abdullah Awwad, an orthopedic doctor from Al Shifa Hospital. Dr. Awwad descr...
15 Sep 2025
Future of Jewish
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14 Sep 2025
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, serves as a vital resource for nuanced insights into Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, free of charge since Oct...
14 Sep 2025
Living Lchaim
The Unbelievable Journey of a Sephardi Widow and Hasidic Divorcee Rebuilding Together
14 Sep 2025
Shlomo Horowitz and Galit, who hail from vastly different backgrounds, come together in a story of shared loss and recovery. Shlomo, once deeply embedded in ...
14 Sep 2025
Forward
Amid terror in Jerusalem, a cab driver's brave gesture showcased the Israel I've always loved
13 Sep 2025
In a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of compassion amid crisis, Aviya Kushner reflects on a viral video of a Jerusalem cab driver who risked his li...
13 Sep 2025
JTA
My congregant was stabbed for being Jewish. What happened the next Shabbat was incredible.
12 Sep 2025
A Shabbat service in Ottawa became a powerful testament to the resilience and pride of Jewish identity following an antisemitic attack. A congregant who surv...
12 Sep 2025
JTA
Buenos Aires mayor vows to punish teacher who waved Palestinian flag during school ceremony
12 Sep 2025
In Buenos Aires, disciplinary action is being taken against Federico Puy, an elementary school teacher and union leader, for unfurling a Palestinian flag and...
12 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Widening the frame: Rethinking how we understand impact in Jewish learning
12 Sep 2025
The Jim Joseph Foundation is advocating for a broader, more inclusive understanding of Jewish learning impacts. They emphasize moving away from rigid categor...
12 Sep 2025
Tablet
‘You Will Survive’
12 Sep 2025
The article chronicles the life of Francisco Wichter, a Holocaust survivor who triumphed over unimaginable adversity. Born in Poland, Francisco was saved by ...
12 Sep 2025
Tablet
The Disappearing Male Rabbi?
12 Sep 2025
The presence of male rabbis in non-Orthodox Jewish communities, particularly Reform and Conservative congregations, is noticeably dwindling, sparking discuss...
12 Sep 2025
JTA
Brad Lander calls for ‘coalition of anti-Zionists and liberal Zionists’ in appearance with Zohran Mamdani
11 Sep 2025
Brooklyn's comptroller, Brad Lander, proposed a coalition of anti-Zionists and liberal Zionists to combat issues in Gaza, during a speech at a Jewish progres...
11 Sep 2025
JTA
Orthodox couple attacked in Venice as antisemitic incidents in Europe raise anxiety for Jews and Israelis
11 Sep 2025
A recent antisemitic attack in Venice highlights growing concerns over the safety of Jews and Israelis in Europe. An Orthodox Jewish couple from the U.S. was...
11 Sep 2025
JTA
Larry Ellison, Jewish Oracle CEO, briefly tops list as world’s richest man
11 Sep 2025
Larry Ellison, the Jewish co-founder of Oracle Corporation, briefly became the world's richest individual, overtaking Elon Musk, due to a significant surge i...
11 Sep 2025