Mishpacha
The Smile That Changed Lives
5 Aug 2025
Rav Moshe Chaim Dunner ztzl was a beloved spiritual leader whose passing at the age of 46 has deeply affected many across the globe. Known for his role as ma...
5 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
The Package
5 Aug 2025
Cindy Scarr reflects on the heartfelt effort involved in sending a care package to her daughters at camp. The package includes their favorite snacks, homemad...
5 Aug 2025
Mishpacha
Off Track
5 Aug 2025
"Off Track" by Cindy Scarr explores the challenges of communal living in a summer bungalow community, highlighting a recurring issue of children irresponsibl...
5 Aug 2025
Chabad.org
"I Was a Teen Mom in an Abusive Relationship… Now I'm a Grandmother of Many"
5 Aug 2025
Frumma's story is one of resilience and transformation as she reflects on her journey from being a teenage mother trapped in an abusive relationship to becom...
5 Aug 2025
JTA
How American Jews are helping Israel’s communities near Gaza rebuild and return to life
5 Aug 2025
American Jewish organizations are significantly contributing to the recovery and resilience of Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip, impacted by the recen...
5 Aug 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Relitigating the 20th Century
5 Aug 2025
The episode delves into the radicalism of Zohran Mamdani, a candidate for the mayoralty of New York City, and the complexities surrounding antisemitism in th...
5 Aug 2025
The Free Press
This Week in Canada: Don’t Take an Israeli Flag to a Pride Parade
5 Aug 2025
The article covers several notable events in Canada, including the political drama surrounding trade tariffs imposed by the United States, and the ensuing te...
5 Aug 2025
18forty
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How Jews Date in the Modern World (Re-Release)
5 Aug 2025
With the Jewish holiday of love, Tu B'Av, approaching, this episode re-explores Jewish dating practices across various communities, such as Chassidic, Yeshiv...
5 Aug 2025
JTA
After the UFT endorsed Mamdani, some Jewish educators are withholding their dues in protest
4 Aug 2025
The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) in New York City faces internal conflict after endorsing Zohran Mamdani for mayor, a candidate with a history of anti...
4 Aug 2025
JTA
Nothing could have prepared me for the loneliness of a Jewish community divided
4 Aug 2025
Alana Zeitchik reflects on the intense personal and communal grief she experiences following a series of tragedies, including the hostage situation involving...
4 Aug 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Teens need opportunities for inspirational, judgement-free learning and mentorship, both inside and outside of school
4 Aug 2025
In a response to the proposed model of dividing Jewish education into formal academic and informal experiences, leaders from NCSY assert that the spiritual j...
4 Aug 2025
Rationalist Judaism
No, Your Rabbis Don't Know
4 Aug 2025
Natan Slifkin critiques an article by Gedalya Guttentag in Mishpacha magazine that defends the charedi community's aversion to military service in Israel. He...
4 Aug 2025
JTA
J Street head says he was ‘persuaded’ by arguments that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
4 Aug 2025
J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami, initially denying that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, has now reversed his stance after considering legal and scho...
4 Aug 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Can YCT Still Be Called Orthodox?
4 Aug 2025
The article discusses the ordination of Tadhg Cleary, an openly gay man, by Yeshivat Chovevei Torah (YCT), and questions whether the seminary can still be co...
4 Aug 2025
JTA
UK’s largest Jewish group calls Israeli aid to Gaza ‘long overdue,’ months after disciplining members for criticizing Israel
4 Aug 2025
The Board of Deputies of British Jews has called for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, marking a significant shift from its previous stance. The organizati...
4 Aug 2025
Forward
In a first, Orthodox rabbinical school ordains an out gay rabbi
4 Aug 2025
Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a leading liberal Orthodox rabbinical school, has ordained Rabbi Tadhg Cleary, marking the first time an out gay man has been ordain...
4 Aug 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
There’s no real competition in philanthropy, only collective impact
4 Aug 2025
Following the traumatic events of October 7, 2023, numerous organizations mobilized to aid Israel, highlighting the power of collective impact in philanthrop...
4 Aug 2025
Forward
A beloved peace activist was killed in the West Bank. Can his death finally teach us empathy?
2 Aug 2025
The article reflects on the life and tragic death of Awdah Hathaleen, a peace activist from the West Bank, killed by an Israeli settler. Rabbi David J. Coope...
2 Aug 2025
Jewdicious
A Wartime Conversion to Judaism
2 Aug 2025
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley's conversion to Judaism is a journey shaped by the faith's emphasis on questioning and moral guidance. In a podcast conversatio...
2 Aug 2025
JTA
American Jewish Committee donates $25K to Gaza church damaged by Israeli strike
1 Aug 2025
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has donated $25,000 to the Archdiocese of New York to help repair the Holy Family Church in Gaza, which suffered damage f...
1 Aug 2025
JTA
Jews prefer Mamdani to other NYC mayoral candidates but worry about their safety under him, poll finds
1 Aug 2025
The latest poll by the New York Solidarity Network reveals that Jewish New Yorkers predominantly favor mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, despite reservations...
1 Aug 2025
The Cholent
Pull Up to the Kids Table
1 Aug 2025
In Seattle's political landscape, a new Jewish-led political action committee (PAC) named 'The Kids Table' is making waves by tackling extremism and promotin...
1 Aug 2025
Forward
That whites-only, no Jews allowed Arkansas community is legal, says state’s attorney general. How?
1 Aug 2025
The controversial community, Return to the Land, in northern Arkansas, excludes Jews and non-whites but has been deemed legally permissible by Arkansas Attor...
1 Aug 2025
The Free Press
WATCH: Haviv Rettig Gur on Gaza Hunger
1 Aug 2025
The article addresses the growing hunger crisis in Gaza, which has been misreported by some Western media and international organizations as mass starvation ...
1 Aug 2025
Forward
21-year-old solitary Jewish female (me) seeks human contact at 'The Jewish Dating Game'
1 Aug 2025
"The Jewish Dating Game" offers a playful approach to modern Jewish matchmaking reminiscent of the 1960s TV show "The Dating Game." Held monthly at Caveat Th...
1 Aug 2025
Jewish Insider
Pirro prioritizes fighting antisemitism in her new role as U.S. attorney
1 Aug 2025
In her new role as a U.S. Attorney, Pirro is focusing on combating antisemitism by actively reaching out to Jewish communities. She aims to leverage the reso...
1 Aug 2025
Forward
Australian police arrest suspect in December arson attack on Melbourne synagogue
31 Jul 2025
Melbourne police have apprehended Giovanni Laulu, a 21-year-old suspect in the December arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue, which resulted in signifi...
31 Jul 2025
Forward
From Shabbat dinners to 'Talmudic discourse': Jewish women killed in NYC shooting leave legacies of faith and family
31 Jul 2025
In the wake of a tragic shooting in New York City, the Jewish community mourns the loss of Wesley LePatner and Julia Hyman, two vibrant women dedicated to fa...
31 Jul 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Which Connection Are We Missing?
31 Jul 2025
Natan Slifkin reflects on the contrast between some Jewish communities' focus on mourning historical tragedies, like the absence of Mashiach and the destruct...
31 Jul 2025
Hadassah
Coping With Cancer Through Creative Healing
31 Jul 2025
Jenna Benn Shersher and Nikki Fuchs Sausen have spearheaded initiatives using creative arts to support individuals affected by cancer, highlighting the thera...
31 Jul 2025
Future of Jewish
If you can, please help us keep serving you.
31 Jul 2025
Following the recent developments since October 7th, Future of Jewish, a publication dedicated to a deeper understanding of Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish w...
31 Jul 2025
The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut
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A 6-point plan to keep Jews safe
31 Jul 2025
The episode highlights the critical security challenges faced by Jewish communities across North America and outlines a six-point plan advocated by the Jewis...
31 Jul 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Secular and Dati Apologists for Charedim
30 Jul 2025
Natan Slifkin critiques the alliance between Israel's Likud party and charedi communities, highlighting the pragmatic but problematic reliance on charedi pol...
30 Jul 2025
JTA
Julia Hyman, 27-year-old Midtown Manhattan shooting victim, mourned at Central Synagogue
30 Jul 2025
The article recounts the poignant memorial service at Central Synagogue for Julia Hyman, a 27-year-old Jewish woman who was tragically killed in a mass shoot...
30 Jul 2025
JTA
Zohran Mamdani holds a wide edge among Jewish voters as he dominates in new NYC mayoral race poll
30 Jul 2025
Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a frontrunner in the New York mayoral race, leading by a significant margin among Jewish voters despite his controversial stanc...
30 Jul 2025
Forward
Lithuania scraps years of planning by Jewish groups to convert sports complex into Jewish heritage site
30 Jul 2025
Lithuania's decision to turn the Vilnius Sports Palace, located on the historic Snipiskes Jewish Cemetery, into a convention center has sparked outrage from ...
30 Jul 2025
Unpacked
Who were the last 2 Jews in Somalia? | Unpacked
30 Jul 2025
In a deeply Muslim nation where the claim is made of 100% homogeneity, the compelling story of the last Jews of Somalia, as shared in this Unpacked video, sh...
30 Jul 2025
The Free Press
Exclusive: Princeton Student Accused of Assault at Pro-Palestine Protest Sues for ‘Incredible Betrayal’
30 Jul 2025
David Piegaro, a Jewish military veteran and student at Princeton University, has filed a lawsuit against the university and its assistant vice president for...
30 Jul 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
On the Other Hand... (and Charedi Intransigence)
30 Jul 2025
The author addresses the tension within the Charedi leadership over the trend of Haredi yeshiva students enlisting in the IDF, which is viewed by some commun...
30 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
The Moment: Issue 1072
30 Jul 2025
In "The Moment: Issue 1072," Cindy Scarr recounts a story of providence involving David, a kollel member in Cincinnati who faced joblessness but found hope t...
30 Jul 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Engaging Jewish start-up entrepreneurs in philanthropy: The story behind A Good Option
30 Jul 2025
Yadin Kaufmann, a venture capitalist and social entrepreneur, established Tmura, The Israeli Public Service Venture Fund, in 2002 to incentivize Israeli tech...
30 Jul 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Why Canada should follow Israel’s lead and help protect the Druze in Syria
30 Jul 2025
Canada's Druze community is urging the Canadian government to intervene in the ethnic violence against the Druze in Syria's Sweida province. The episode disc...
30 Jul 2025
Jewish Insider
Pro-Israel students: University reforms must go beyond cash payments
30 Jul 2025
At the Israel on Campus Coalitions conference, student representatives expressed support for President Trump's strong stance against anti-Israel sentiments o...
30 Jul 2025
18forty
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Hadas Hershkovitz: On Loss: A Husband, Father, Soldier [Loss 3/3]
29 Jul 2025
Hadas Hershkovitz shares her poignant journey of loss and resilience following the death of her husband Yossi, an educator and soldier killed in Gaza. Reflec...
29 Jul 2025
Forward
For Jews who have supported Israel, famine in Gaza may be a breaking point
29 Jul 2025
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza, marked by severe malnutrition and starvation, is posing a moral quandary for Jews who have been staunch supporters of Israel...
29 Jul 2025
JTA
Wesley LePatner, killed in Midtown Manhattan shooting, is mourned as a ‘uniquely brilliant’ Jewish leader
29 Jul 2025
Wesley LePatner, a prominent Jewish community leader and senior executive at Blackstone, was tragically killed in a mass shooting at her Midtown Manhattan of...
29 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
The Accusation
29 Jul 2025
In "The Accusation," Cindy Scarr recounts a mother's surprising discovery about her daughter's reputation at a Jewish summer camp, as shared in Mishpacha Mag...
29 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
My Pain, His Pain
29 Jul 2025
"My Pain, His Pain" by Cindy Scarr delves into her personal experience of observing Tishah B'Av alone after recently converting to Judaism and moving to Isra...
29 Jul 2025
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1072
29 Jul 2025
The collection of letters in "Inbox: Issue 1072" reflects the diverse emotional and intellectual engagements of Mishpacha magazine's readership. From discuss...
29 Jul 2025
Forward
'I was first and foremost Jewish,' said Wesley LePatner, killed in NYC shooting
29 Jul 2025
Wesley LePatner, a prominent member of the New York Jewish community and executive at Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, was tragically killed in a shootin...
29 Jul 2025