Sapir
Attracting Top Talent
25 Feb
Jewish communal organizations have a unique opportunity to attract top-tier talent by creating an appealing and competitive work environment. With rising une...
25 Feb
Sapir
The Future is Sephardic
25 Feb
As American Jews reflect on what some call their "Golden Age," there's a growing divergence between Ashkenazi and Sephardic visions of the future. Historical...
25 Feb
Sapir
Editor's Note
25 Feb
"Editor's Note" in Sapir reflects on the evolving nature of Jewish aspiration following the crises faced since October 7. Originally centered on fostering re...
25 Feb
Mishpacha
The Secret
24 Feb
Rabbi Cindy Scarr recounts the story of siblings Sorah and Larry grappling with their late father's private diary, which explicitly instructed that family me...
24 Feb
Unpacked
If Ashkenazi Jews Came From Israel, Why Do They Look European?
24 Feb
This video addresses the common question regarding the European appearance of Ashkenazi Jews, despite their origins in Israel. The discussion delves into the...
24 Feb
Hadassah
Australia’s Jews Confront a New Reality
24 Feb
Australian Jews are facing a profound shift in their sense of safety and community following the severe escalation of antisemitic violence and rhetoric in th...
24 Feb
Forward
Indiana Jews race to reclaim a synagogue that shaped the Reform movement
24 Feb
In Lafayette, Indiana, a campaign to reclaim the historic 1867 synagogue of Ahavas Achim is underway, reflecting a significant chapter in the Reform movement...
24 Feb
Mishpacha
Finding My Star
24 Feb
Cindy Scarr recounts the emotional challenges she faced driving her daughter to a special school for Jewish girls who have deviated from traditional religiou...
24 Feb
Mishpacha
A Day of Difficulty
24 Feb
Cindy Scarr reflects on the challenges of observing Purim as someone who did not grow up celebrating the holiday, specifically the pressures of hosting, maki...
24 Feb
Mishpacha
Unforeseen Circumstances
24 Feb
A key aspect of maintaining community infrastructure, such as eiruvin, often involves unforeseen challenges. This piece highlights the complexities faced whe...
24 Feb
JTA
Synagogue ‘buffer zones’ bill is watered down ahead of first NYC Council hearing
24 Feb
The New York City Council is considering a legislative proposal originally suggested by Speaker Julie Menin to establish security buffer zones around synagog...
24 Feb
JTA
A new curriculum brings adults with intellectual disabilities into the heart of Jewish learning
24 Feb
A new curriculum from Melton, called "What's Mine is Yours," is innovatively designed to offer advanced Jewish learning experiences to adults with intellectu...
24 Feb
Chabad.org
Jews Dance In The Streets Of BONDI BEACH
24 Feb
Jews in Bondi Beach, Australia, participated in a vibrant street dance event, highlighting the joyous and communal nature of Jewish cultural expressions. The...
24 Feb
Lehrhaus
Our Backs Will Touch: Similarities between Hasidim and German Jewish Hirschians
24 Feb
Yisrael Kashkin explores the perceived cultural and religious dichotomy between Hasidim and German Jewish Hirschians, demonstrating how these two seemingly o...
24 Feb
JTA
Truck ramming at Australian synagogue prompts hate crime charges as antisemitism commission opens
24 Feb
A recent hate crime in Brisbane, Australia, where 32-year-old Matthew De Campo allegedly rammed his truck into the historic Brisbane Synagogue, has intensifi...
24 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
What we built in Ukraine, and why it still matters
24 Feb
In response to Russia's expanded invasion of Ukraine, a grassroots humanitarian network called UA Support Teams (UAST) emerged, operating across 20 countries...
24 Feb
Forward
An Arizona cemetery now requires mourners to leave before burial. A rabbi plans to sue.
24 Feb
A new safety policy at Paradise Memorial Gardens in Scottsdale, Arizona, is causing controversy by requiring families to leave before a casket is lowered int...
24 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Why I support the Ezrat Yisrael egalitarian prayer space, separate from the Kotel
24 Feb
Orthodox Rabbi Kenneth Brander advocates for maintaining the Ezrat Yisrael egalitarian prayer space near the Western Wall, opposing proposed Knesset legislat...
24 Feb
JTA
After 4 years of war, Ukraine’s Jews adapt to a life of sirens, shortages and uncertainty
23 Feb
Ukrainian Jews are adapting to a harsh reality as the war drags into its fourth year, reshaping everyday life and community structures. In cities like Kharki...
23 Feb
The Beinart Notebook
February “Ask Me Anything” Tomorrow
23 Feb
Peter Beinart announces a live February Ask Me Anything (AMA) session scheduled for February 24th, designed for Premium subscribers. This AMA event will cove...
23 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Erosion of the Torah World
23 Feb
The article discusses the intricate dynamics within the Charedi community, focusing on the blind reverence towards their perceived rabbinic leadership and th...
23 Feb
JTA
Blizzard strands hundreds of Jewish teens who recited Shema in Times Square
23 Feb
A massive blizzard left 1,500 Jewish teens stranded in New York following a Chabad-Lubavitch international summit, where 4,500 teens recited the Shema in Tim...
23 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Keeper of the Cup: What a Hillel interim director and the steward of the Stanley Cup have in common
23 Feb
The article draws a unique parallel between the roles of the "Keeper of the Cup" in the NHL and an interim executive director at a Hillel. Just as the Keeper...
23 Feb
Forward
Young Americans increasingly likely to view Hamas as 'resistance,' not terrorists
23 Feb
Recent surveys indicate that young Americans, especially those under 30, view Hamas as a legitimate form of resistance for the Palestinian people rather than...
23 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Israel and the Haredi conundrum
23 Feb
The article from eJewishPhilanthropy addresses the evolving role of the Haredi community in Israel, particularly in terms of military service. While traditio...
23 Feb
Israel: State of a Nation
India has never had a history of antisemitism, but that doesn’t mean it’s immune to change
22 Feb
Although India has a unique historical record of minimal antisemitism, this episode discusses the potential for change with generational shifts. The conversa...
22 Feb
Forward
Pro-Palestinian vandalism of London bakery with Jewish roots sparks outcry
22 Feb
The recent vandalism of Gails Bakery in London highlights an alarming trend where pro-Palestinian protests target Jewish businesses based on perceived links ...
22 Feb
Forward
Ethiopian-American Jews lament loss of Harlem restaurant hub
22 Feb
Tsion Cafe, a beloved cultural landmark among Ethiopian-American Jews in Harlem, has closed its dining room due to antisemitic threats. For more than a decad...
22 Feb
Living Lchaim
How A Couple Chose Judaism After Hitting Rock Bottom
21 Feb
Nosson and Esther Muhr's journey to Judaism is a profound tale of resilience and faith. Growing up amidst intense personal struggles, including abuse, addict...
21 Feb
Future of Jewish
Easy Judaism is empty Judaism.
21 Feb
Mijal Bitton argues that Jewish life should not be built merely on convenience or low-stakes involvement but rather through structures that foster genuine co...
21 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Making space for Jewish thought leadership
20 Feb
Amid growing complexity in Jewish communities, there is increasing interest in Jewish thought leadership as a means of navigating moral and communal challeng...
20 Feb
Tablet
Is It Time for American Jews to Consider Homeschooling?
20 Feb
Bethany S. Mandel advocates for homeschooling as a viable educational path for American Jewish families, especially in light of the rising costs of private J...
20 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
We need to invest in Jewish ECE like Jewish life depends on It
19 Feb
Investing in Jewish Early Childhood Education (ECE) is crucial to maintaining active Jewish communities. The article highlights how closures of Jewish presch...
19 Feb
Forward
Israel’s High Court sides with egalitarian prayer advocates in long-running Western Wall dispute
19 Feb
In a landmark ruling, Israel's Supreme Court has mandated the government and Jerusalem Municipality to proceed with enhancements to the egalitarian prayer ar...
19 Feb
Chabad.org
Live From NYC: CTeen Concert and Jewish Pride - (2026)
19 Feb
Over 4,500 Jewish teenagers from around the world convened in New York City for the CTeen concert, a celebration of Jewish pride and unity. The event feature...
19 Feb
Forward
How Jesse Jackson changed his mind about Jews — and what Abe Foxman made of it
19 Feb
Rev. Jesse Jackson's evolving relationship with the Jewish community is highlighted in a conversation with former ADL chief Abraham Foxman. Initially critica...
19 Feb
Forward
She's a Democratic Socialist who affirmed Israel's right to exist. Can she be LA's next mayor?
19 Feb
Nithya Raman, a Los Angeles City Councilmember and member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), is eyeing a bid for the Los Angeles mayoralty. Her p...
19 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
You don’t get to define me
18 Feb
A campaign in Canada is attempting to stop the accreditation of Jewish summer camps, claiming these camps propagate support for Israel as a "genocidal, settl...
18 Feb
Chabad.org
"Live The Life" – CTeen Main Event (2026)
18 Feb
The "Live The Life" CTeen Main Event showcases the enthusiasm and dedication of Jewish teens worldwide as they gather in New York for the annual CTeen Shabba...
18 Feb
JTA
Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian Columbia protester
18 Feb
A federal immigration judge has halted the deportation of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian activist and former student organizer at Columbia University. Arreste...
18 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah
Dogs, Muslims, and Randy Fine
18 Feb
Florida Representative Randy Fine, renowned for his staunch pro-Israel stance, recently sparked controversy with a tweet that suggested choosing 'dogs over M...
18 Feb
JTA
At the BBYO International Convention, Jewish teens demand a seat at the table
18 Feb
At the BBYO International Convention in Philadelphia, Jewish teens from around the world came together to craft a resolution aimed at shaping Jewish advocacy...
18 Feb
18forty
How Jewish Communities Can Help Couples Going Through Divorce
18 Feb
Divorce, a significant and growing reality within Jewish communities, remains an under-addressed challenge compared to issues like illness or infertility. Wh...
18 Feb
JTA
A defunct synagogue, reminder of a once-proud community, collapses in Pennsylvania’s coal region
18 Feb
The collapse of the abandoned Beth Israel Synagogue in Pennsylvania's coal region marks a poignant moment for the Jewish community, reflecting a broader narr...
18 Feb
Jewish Action
Purim for Everyone
18 Feb
Rebecca Mayer, Yachad's managing director of regions, outlines how Purim can be made more accessible for children with disabilities, emphasizing that the hol...
18 Feb
Chabad.org
We Thought We Were STUCK IN DETROIT
18 Feb
In the Ordinary People Extraordinary Stories podcast episode titled 'We Thought We Were STUCK IN DETROIT,' listeners explore the experiences and challenges f...
18 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Investing in Jewish life at work
18 Feb
Recognizing the growing trend of Jewish professionals striving to integrate vibrant Jewish life into their workplaces, Clal has developed the Jewish@Work Res...
18 Feb
Hadassah
Allegra Goodman on Jewish Family, Love and Tsuris
18 Feb
Renowned author Allegra Goodman, known for her acute depictions of modern Jewish family dynamics, will engage in a conversation with Hadassah Magazine's Exec...
18 Feb
Forward
Andorra's tiny Jewish community reels after local carnival features mock execution of Israeli effigy
18 Feb
A Catalan festival in Andorra featured an effigy with an Israeli flag during a mock execution, drawing condemnation from Andorra's Jewish community and inter...
18 Feb
Forward
Jesse Jackson, whose ties to American Jews were marked by strain and solidarity, dies at 84
17 Feb
Rev. Jesse Jackson's life and legacy were marked by complex relationships with American Jews, shaped by moments of both solidarity and strain. Jackson, a sig...
17 Feb