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Forward A shocking true story of Mexico's Jewish community comes to Netflix 20 Nov
The miniseries "No One Saw Us Leave," now streaming on Netflix, dramatizes the real-life saga of Tamara Trottner, originally from the Ashkenazi Jewish commun...
20 Nov
Hadassah Hadassah Tackles Israel’s Nursing Crisis 20 Nov
The article discusses the critical nursing shortage in Israel, presenting interventions by the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) to address the crisis. Wit...
20 Nov
JTA At Tel Aviv school of last resort, missile damage from war bring challenges—and opportunities 20 Nov
The Max Fein Vocational High School in Tel Aviv has long served as a nurturing ground for students who struggle with Israel's mainstream educational system d...
20 Nov
Chabad.org He LOST BOTH HIS LEGS But That Hasn't Stopped Him! 20 Nov
The video tells the inspiring story of a man who, despite losing both of his legs, continues to lead a fulfilling and active life. Emphasizing resilience and...
20 Nov
JTA Ethiopian Jewish holiday Sigd commemorated at NYC City Hall for the first time 20 Nov
New York City celebrated the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd for the first time at City Hall, marking a significant milestone in promoting Jewish diversity ...
20 Nov
eJewishPhilanthropy Rethinking how we critique Hillel and its educators 20 Nov
Hillel International's educational approach is scrutinized for potentially prioritizing inclusivity over substantial Jewish content on university campuses. T...
20 Nov
eJewishPhilanthropy Template thank-you notes undermine donor retention 20 Nov
In her article, Deborah Kaplan Polivy emphasizes the critical role of personalized donor acknowledgments in nonprofit retention strategies. She argues that u...
20 Nov
Forward Imam-led walkout over Jewish participant at CUNY interfaith event draws wide condemnation 20 Nov
An interfaith event at City College of New York was controversially disrupted when a Muslim leader led a student walkout against the presence of a Hillel dir...
20 Nov
JTA Jessica Tisch to stay on as Mamdani’s NYPD commissioner, reassuring some Jewish leaders 20 Nov
Jessica Tisch will remain as NYPD Commissioner under incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Her continuity in the role, despite Mamdani's contrasting v...
20 Nov
Tablet Mamdani’s ‘Affordability’ Grift 20 Nov
The article by Armin Rosen critically examines New York City's political and economic climate following Zohran Mamdani's election as mayor, highlighting the ...
20 Nov
JTA In a city torn by poster wars and politics, repair for New York’s Jews requires us to fight for it 19 Nov
Nina Mogilnik reflects on New York City's recent socio-political turmoil following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and its impact on the Jewish communit...
19 Nov
Chabad.org Rabbis From AROUND THE WORLD 19 Nov
In this video, viewers are taken on a fascinating global journey exploring the lives and communities of rabbis associated with Chabad-Lubavitch, a prominent ...
19 Nov
Chabad.org Thousands Of Rabbis Witnessed This EMOTIONAL MOMENT 19 Nov
An emotionally charged gathering was attended by thousands of rabbis, highlighting the power of Jewish unity and faith within the Chabad community. Such even...
19 Nov
eJewishPhilanthropy After Gaza, the war on antisemitism continues: Moving from coordination to collaboration 19 Nov
Jewish and Israeli communities face heightened challenges, with rising antisemitism and internal divisions necessitating unprecedented levels of cooperation ...
19 Nov
Forward Surging LGBTQ enrollment in Jewish seminaries signals ‘astounding’ shift in US rabbinate 18 Nov
The landscape of the American rabbinate is undergoing a dramatic shift, as reflected by recent studies showing that over half of non-Orthodox rabbinical stud...
18 Nov
JTA By the thousands, IDF Lone Soldiers find support and services at unique Tel Aviv Errands Day 18 Nov
In a remarkable show of support, over 4,000 IDF Lone Soldiers participated in a recent "Yom Siddurim" (Errands Day) event in Tel Aviv, organized by the Frien...
18 Nov
Mishpacha Finding Home 18 Nov
Cindy Scarr recounts the heartbreaking experience of discovering her newborn son had Down syndrome shortly after his birth. Overwhelmed by a mix of fear, dis...
18 Nov
Mishpacha Heaven on a Hilltop   18 Nov
In the aftermath of World War II, Rav Chaim Yitzchok Chaikin, alongside two fellow Holocaust survivors, established a pivotal yeshivah in the French town of ...
18 Nov
Mishpacha Good Things Come in Small Packages      18 Nov
In an insightful piece by Cindy Scarr, the journey of transforming a tiny Brooklyn kitchen into a functional and stylish space is detailed. Highlighting the ...
18 Nov
Mishpacha To Me, He’s Alive   18 Nov
Cindy Scarr's reflection on the tumultuous period following Simchat Torah 2023 interweaves personal experience with communal trauma as she participates in Sh...
18 Nov
Mishpacha Boxed In    18 Nov
Cindy Scarr's reflective narrative explores the tensions between financial prudence and the desire to indulge, especially within the dynamics of family life....
18 Nov
Mishpacha The Moment: Issue 1087 18 Nov
In a recent Minneapolis event, renowned Jewish musicians Abie Rotenberg and Joey Newcomb led a community in a heartfelt kumzitz, highlighting stories that re...
18 Nov
Mishpacha Family First Inbox: Issue 969 18 Nov
The issue of Family First features discussions on various contemporary challenges within Jewish communities. A letter from a contributor expresses feelings o...
18 Nov
Forward Some Black Jews feel more ostracized from Jewish communities post-Oct. 7, survey finds 18 Nov
Following the attacks on October 7, 2023, many Black Jews have felt more marginalized within Jewish communities, according to a survey by the Black Jewish Li...
18 Nov
Hadassah Hungarian Chess Champion Tícia Gara Makes Aliyah 17 Nov
Tcia Gara, a distinguished Hungarian chess champion, made aliyah to Israel in May amidst escalating regional tensions. Despite the challenging environment du...
17 Nov
Forward Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz z”l, on Hasidic life in pre-war Czernowitz 17 Nov
Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz provided a unique perspective on Jewish life in pre-war Czernowitz, highlighting its vibrant Hasidic community alongside its renowned s...
17 Nov
Chabad.org We Asked THIS To Chabad Rabbis: What's Your Favorite Part Of The Kinus Hashluchim? 17 Nov
In this video, several Chabad rabbis share their personal highlights from the annual Kinus Hashluchim, a global gathering of Chabad emissaries (shluchim). Th...
17 Nov
Chabad.org My Evening With SIX THOUSAND RABBIS 17 Nov
This video offers an insider's look at a massive gathering of Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis in New York City, known as the International Conference of Chabad-Lubav...
17 Nov
Chabad.org Former PM Sends Regards To Chabad Rabbis Around The World 17 Nov
In a special message, a former Prime Minister expresses support and admiration for the global network of Chabad rabbis, highlighting their vital role in nurt...
17 Nov
Tablet Migrants Need Western Futures. But They Don’t Have to Be in the West. 17 Nov
Wilfred Reilly discusses the impact of demographic changes due to migration, noting shifts in ethnic composition in the U.S. and migration challenges in Euro...
17 Nov
eJewishPhilanthropy Why Wexner alumni mentors keep coming back 16 Nov
Wexner Foundation's professional mentoring program highlights the enduring commitment of alumni who frequently return as mentors, driven by a sense of commun...
16 Nov
eJewishPhilanthropy Why do Wexner alumni mentors keep saying yes? 16 Nov
Wexner Foundation alumni mentors continuously engage in the mentoring program to nurture emerging Jewish leaders, viewing it as a mutually beneficial relatio...
16 Nov
Emes Ve-Emunah Admiring Charedim with Faint Praise 16 Nov
The article reflects on Rabbi Yisroel Motzen's attempt to defuse tension between Charedim and other Israelis by highlighting positive aspects of Charedi cult...
16 Nov
Chabad.org LIVE: Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries 2025 - Kinus HaShluchim 5786 16 Nov
The conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries (Kinus HaShluchim) in 2025 celebrates the global impact of the Chabad movement. This annual event, attended by ...
16 Nov
Living Lchaim How an Amish Girl Found Her Way to Orthodox Judaism 15 Nov
Nechama Leapley's journey from her Amish upbringing in Kentucky to embracing Orthodox Judaism in Brooklyn illustrates a profound transformation of faith and ...
15 Nov
Forward Settlers torched a West Bank mosque — and the milquetoast Israeli mainstream response won't suffice 14 Nov
Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, including the recent torching of a mosque, highlights the failure of Israeli authorities to control t...
14 Nov
Emes Ve-Emunah If Everyone Just Sits and Learns... 14 Nov
Rav Aharon Feldman explores the polarities within the Jewish community, intensified by recent conflicts in Israel. He highlights both the positive increase i...
14 Nov
The Cholent From Terror to Faith 14 Nov
Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov's harrowing experience as hostages of Hamas unfolds from their violent capture at Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023, through ...
14 Nov
Hadassah New Digital Tools Address Rising Antisemitism 14 Nov
The rise in antisemitic incidents has ushered innovative digital solutions like the Combat Antisemitism Movement's "Report It" app, enabling individuals to d...
14 Nov
Chabad.org Thousands Of Campus Students Come To Pray At The Rebbe's Ohel 14 Nov
Thousands of university students across the United States are visiting the Ohel, the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson...
14 Nov
eJewishPhilanthropy The compass, not the crossroads, defines us 14 Nov
In the context of the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly in Washington D.C., Stephen D. Smith explores the metaphor of the compass versus...
14 Nov
JTA His first business was The Hip Bagel. For Shelly Fireman, a legendary restaurant empire followed. 14 Nov
Shelly Fireman, a pioneering Jewish restauranteur, transformed a small 1963 Greenwich Village bagel shop into a prominent New York restaurant empire over six...
14 Nov
eJewishPhilanthropy We gather this year at a moment of return and reckoning  14 Nov
Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) convenes more than 2,000 Jewish leaders at the 2025 General Assembly in Washington, D.C., focusing on three critic...
14 Nov
Forward The cheesy way to do teshuvah 14 Nov
"The Big Cheese," a documentary by Sara Joe Wolansky, showcases the quirky and meaningful journey of Adam Moskowitz, a third-generation cheese importer. Mosk...
14 Nov
Rationalist Judaism Baltimore Backs Them Up 14 Nov
Rabbi Aharon Feldman and other leading American charedi rabbinic figures, including those from Baltimore's Ner Israel, have signed a letter endorsing Rabbi Y...
14 Nov
Emes Ve-Emunah What Does It Mean to Be Modern Orthodox? 13 Nov
Modern Orthodoxy, as defined in this article, emphasizes adherence to Halacha while engaging with the secular world. It is differentiated from Charedi Judais...
13 Nov
Forward Why won't pro-Palestinian protesters turn their attention to Darfur? 13 Nov
The article highlights the silence of American pro-Palestinian activists regarding the brutal conflict in Darfur, where recent violence incited by the Rapid ...
13 Nov
Forward New data reveals how Jewish neighborhoods split between Cuomo and Mamdani 13 Nov
The recent New York City mayoral election showcased a deep divide among Jewish voters, with Andrew Cuomo commanding strong support in Orthodox neighborhoods ...
13 Nov
Chabad.org 2500 Jewish Students Make Havdalah 13 Nov
A remarkable event took place where 2,500 Jewish students gathered together to perform Havdalah, a ceremony that marks the end of the Jewish Sabbath and ushe...
13 Nov
eJewishPhilanthropy How to support Israel and still have your grandchildren speak to you 13 Nov
Generational divides within American Jewish families regarding views on Israel are common, with younger generations perceiving Israel as a powerful nation ra...
13 Nov