Hadassah
Songs in the Key of October 7
2 Sep 2025
Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, at the Nova music festival, music has become a powerful medium of memorial and healing for grieving families ...
2 Sep 2025
Hadassah
October 7 Films Spotlight Terror and Resilience
2 Sep 2025
Films like "The Children of October 7," "We Will Dance Again," "Holding Liat," and "A Letter to David" offer poignant narratives about the aftermath of the O...
2 Sep 2025
Chabad.org
"Our Synagogue Went Up in Flames… But Something Miraculous Happened"
2 Sep 2025
Rabbi Yitzchak Lerman shares a deeply personal testimony of loss and resilience after a devastating fire destroys his synagogue and home. Despite losing most...
2 Sep 2025
JTA
Major Jewish groups urge synagogues to seek federal security grants despite Trump’s terms
2 Sep 2025
Six prominent Jewish organizations are urging synagogues to apply for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, despite some reservations regarding the Trump adm...
2 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
A cure for Jewish communal burnout? Ancient Jewish wisdom
2 Sep 2025
Amidst increasing antisemitism and societal polarization, Jewish communal professionals face burnout, threatening the infrastructure of Jewish life. Barry Fi...
2 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Building systems of care
2 Sep 2025
Elisheva Thompson emphasizes the crucial role of robust organizational systems in supporting Jewish communal professionals. In response to Barry Finestone's ...
2 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Fund the talent, or forget the cause
2 Sep 2025
In the Jewish nonprofit sector, there is a pressing need to address worker burnout and prioritize the well-being of employees. With many professionals facing...
2 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Thanks but no thanks: What Jewish professionals really want
2 Sep 2025
In "Thanks but no thanks: What Jewish professionals really want," leadership consultant Nahma Nadich articulates the crisis facing Jewish communal profession...
2 Sep 2025
JTA
Where to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in New York City in 2025
1 Sep 2025
The article provides a comprehensive guide to celebrating Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in New York City in 2025, outlining various opportunities across diffe...
1 Sep 2025
Hadassah
October 7 Survivors, Then and Now
1 Sep 2025
Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Lee Yaron documents the deeply personal stories of those affected by the conflict between Israel and Hamas th...
1 Sep 2025
Mishpacha
Rock a Baby
1 Sep 2025
Cindy Scarr reflects on the challenging transition into motherhood, highlighting the unexpected demands and responsibilities that accompany caring for a newb...
1 Sep 2025
Living Lchaim
My Family Vacation Turned into a Nightmare - But I Refuse To Give Up Faith
31 Aug 2025
Rabbi Shlomo Nisanov candidly discusses the profound personal tragedy of losing his daughter, Racheli, in a jet ski accident during a family vacation. Despit...
31 Aug 2025
JTA
Ottawa police say knife attack on Jewish woman in her 70s was hate-motivated crime
29 Aug 2025
In Ottawa, a Jewish woman in her 70s was the victim of a hate-motivated knife attack in a grocery store known for its kosher offerings. The suspect, Joseph R...
29 Aug 2025
Jewish History Lectures
Who was Petahiah of Regensberg?
29 Aug 2025
Petahiah of Regensburg was a notable medieval Jewish traveler whose expeditions offer significant insights into Jewish history and culture during the Middle ...
29 Aug 2025
Jewish Action
First-Day Dreams
28 Aug 2025
Alex Fleksher shares her excitement and anticipation as she steps into her new role as the dean of academics at Chaviva High School for Girls in Cleveland, O...
28 Aug 2025
Forward
CDC chaos leaves Orthodox Jewish communities more vulnerable to vaccine misinformation
28 Aug 2025
The article discusses the impact of recent upheavals at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Orthodox Jewish communities and their vulnera...
28 Aug 2025
Kveller
Minneapolis Jewish Mayor Jacob Frey Shares Powerful Message After Deadly Catholic School Shooting
28 Aug 2025
In response to a tragic school shooting at Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic School, Jewish Mayor Jacob Frey spoke passionately about the horror of such eve...
28 Aug 2025
JTA
Reversing course, Philadelphia Jewish museum says it will rehang Israeli flag that was vandalized
28 Aug 2025
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has faced controversy over its decision-making following vandalism of an Israeli flag...
28 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Mohsen Mahdawi on his Abduction
28 Aug 2025
Peter Beinart hosts a discussion with Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian-American who was reportedly abducted by the Trump administration due to his activism at C...
28 Aug 2025
Forward
20 years after Katrina, Jewish New Orleans is bigger than it was before the hurricane
28 Aug 2025
Twenty years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Jewish life in New Orleans has witnessed a remarkable resurgence, surpassing its pre-hurricane numbe...
28 Aug 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Labor Day reminder: Policies aren’t enough when it comes to paid leave
28 Aug 2025
As Labor Day brings attention to the achievements of American workers, a study by the Women's Rabbinic Network exposes critical issues regarding paid leave i...
28 Aug 2025
JTA
Minneapolis Catholic school shooter’s weapons were allegedly marked with antisemitic messages
27 Aug 2025
In a tragic incident at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, shooter Robin Westman, 23, used weapons inscribed with antisemitic and anti-Israel messa...
27 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Let’s Talk TLC’S Back To School Special (Feat. Rabbi Motty Zeiger and more!)
27 Aug 2025
As the new school year begins, Rabbi Garfield and Rabbi Schonfeld explore the back-to-school challenges faced by both parents and educators. They discuss str...
27 Aug 2025
Forward
Yizkor books and yentas: When New York City was a Yiddish town
27 Aug 2025
Allen Lewis Rickman reviews Henry Sapoznik's book "The Tourists Guide To Lost Yiddish New York City," which offers a vibrant exploration of New York's Yiddis...
27 Aug 2025
Forward
Kinky Friedman has been gone a year, but his family's summer camp lives on
27 Aug 2025
Echo Hill Ranch, founded by Tom and Min Friedman in 1953, served as a pivotal Jewish summer camp in Texas, fostering values of tikkun olam and personal growt...
27 Aug 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Don't Panic
27 Aug 2025
Natan Slifkin addresses the alarming allegations of organized ritual sexual abuse within Israel's ultra-Orthodox and national-religious communities, scrutini...
27 Aug 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
It’s time to take a serious look at digital engagement
27 Aug 2025
In an era where community is being redefined by digital platforms, the Jewish community must adapt to engage youth effectively online. As traditional in-pers...
27 Aug 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Greatest Hits: After escaping the Jasper forest fires, this tourist couple found safety in the Jewish community
27 Aug 2025
Sharon Chodirker and Chaim Bell, a Toronto couple, share their harrowing experience of escaping the Jasper forest fires, aided by the Jewish communities in K...
27 Aug 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Unapologetically Jewish and stronger than ever
27 Aug 2025
Jewish students in Ontario are increasingly facing antisemitism on university campuses, but many are combating this by embracing their Jewish identity more o...
27 Aug 2025
Forward
Transnistria’s Jews find themselves caught in a Soviet time warp as Ukraine war rages next door
27 Aug 2025
The Jewish population in Transnistria, a breakaway region of Moldova still clinging to Soviet ideals, is dwindling and aging amidst economic hardship exacerb...
27 Aug 2025
Tablet
Newspapers on the Border in Ukraine
27 Aug 2025
In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, local newspapers like Visnik Bogoduhivshinyi play a vital role in providing real-time, groun...
27 Aug 2025
JTA
Transnistria’s Jews find themselves caught in a Soviet time warp as Ukraine war rages next door
26 Aug 2025
In the breakaway region of Transnistria, Jewish life persists against the backdrop of Soviet nostalgia and current geopolitical tensions. With a dwindling Je...
26 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Keep Going
26 Aug 2025
Rav Berel was a unique and inspirational figure whose indefatigable drive and devotion to Torah left a profound impact on all who knew him. Known for his hum...
26 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Restless
26 Aug 2025
Cindy Scarr recounts the challenges faced by her family due to her son Rephael's struggles with ADHD. Despite being a bright and curious child, Rephael's ina...
26 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Across the Divide
26 Aug 2025
Cindy Scarr's article recounts her childhood experiences with her father, "Abba," who passionately taught Torah values to children from primarily unaffiliate...
26 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Gathering Sparks in Colorado
26 Aug 2025
Cindy Scarr shares a heartwarming story from a Bais Yaakov summer camp tour in Colorado, where a chance encounter with a couple in the process of converting ...
26 Aug 2025
Forward
Philadelphia Jewish museum won’t rehang Israeli flag now after it was vandalized twice in a week
26 Aug 2025
In response to repeated acts of vandalism, the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has decided not to rehang an Israeli flag ...
26 Aug 2025
JTA
Historic synagogue vandalized in Chile with posters of Netanyahu with bullet hole on his head
26 Aug 2025
The vandalism of the Bicur Joilim synagogue in Santiago, Chile, highlights escalating tensions between Chile's Jewish and Palestinian communities, exacerbate...
26 Aug 2025
JTA
Two congregations, two opinions as Torahs hit the floor at separate NYC services
26 Aug 2025
In a rare and unsettling coincidence, two separate Torah scrolls fell to the floor during services at New York City congregations on the same weekend, prompt...
26 Aug 2025
JTA
At the Jewish Museum of Chicago, anti-Zionist Jewish artists explore identity and dissent
26 Aug 2025
The Jewish Museum of Chicago, founded by Gabriel Chalfin-Piney-Gonzlez in 2023, is a unique initiative aiming to create a space for Jewish artists, particula...
26 Aug 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
What the data reveals about the parent-camp partnership
26 Aug 2025
Nila Rosen, senior director of learning and research at the Foundation for Jewish Camp, explores the evolving expectations of parents for communication from ...
26 Aug 2025
JTA
Will federal security grants require synagogues to cooperate with ICE? Concerns are running high.
26 Aug 2025
Many progressive Jewish groups and synagogues are boycotting the federal security grants due to new conditions that include support for federal immigration e...
26 Aug 2025
JTA
2025 NYC mayoral election endorsements: Who is backing each candidate?
25 Aug 2025
The 2025 NYC mayoral race is receiving significant attention from Jewish communities, with notable endorsements painting a complex picture of support. Candid...
25 Aug 2025
Hadassah
Two Years On With Yossi Klein Halevi and Lee Yaron
25 Aug 2025
Renowned Israeli writers Yossi Klein Halevi and Lee Yaron explore the complexities of Jewish identity and resilience in a conversation hosted by Hadassah Mag...
25 Aug 2025
Forward
Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright built only one synagogue. It’s now a growing congregation.
25 Aug 2025
Frank Lloyd Wright's only synagogue, Beth Sholom in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, designed to evoke Mount Sinai, remains a thriving community despite the broade...
25 Aug 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
The crisis we’re ignoring: Who’s caring for the people who hold up the Jewish world?
25 Aug 2025
Barry Finestone, CEO of the Jim Joseph Foundation, highlights a looming crisis within the Jewish community: the burnout facing the essential professionals wh...
25 Aug 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Abdul El-Sayed on Reaching Across Divides
24 Aug 2025
Abdul El-Sayed, an Egyptian-American Muslim and Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, discusses his experiences and political views in a conversation with...
24 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish
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24 Aug 2025
Future of Jewish, a publication dedicated to deepening understanding of Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, has been free of paywalls and ads since Octobe...
24 Aug 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Monkeys and Charedi Purity
23 Aug 2025
Natan Slifkin addresses the contentious issue of charedi (ultra-Orthodox) exemptions from Israeli military service, revealing the societal backlash following...
23 Aug 2025
Forward
As NYC mayoral race heats up, a Jewish school is now requiring parents to show proof of voter registration
22 Aug 2025
In an unprecedented move, Magen David Yeshivah in Brooklyn, a major institution within the Syrian Jewish community, now requires parents to show proof of vot...
22 Aug 2025