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Forward 'Offer your compassion': Rabbis fundraise for World Central Kitchen after fatal airstrike 5 Apr
Rabbi Debra Orenstein initiated a fundraiser called Rabbis for World Central Kitchen in response to an Israeli airstrike that tragically killed seven aid wor...
5 Apr
Forward New York City's earthquake feels like a blessing, not a curse 5 Apr
The author reflects on experiencing a 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New York City and the concept of blessings in Judaism, particularly for unusual events like...
5 Apr
JTA On the Lower East Side, a corporate ‘fixer’ honors his Jewish roots with a unique, NYC-centric bookstore 5 Apr
Bradley Tusk, a political strategist and corporate fixer, pays tribute to his Jewish heritage through P&T Knitwear, a unique NYC-centric bookstore in the Low...
5 Apr
Forward British cringe comedy ‘Hapless’ arrives on American shores — but is it a Jewish show? 5 Apr
The British comedy show "Hapless" (previously titled "The Jewish Enquirer") faced controversy when British Airways initially removed it from their in-flight ...
5 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Our kids remain unprepared during this unprecedented time. We need to fix that. 5 Apr
As the Jewish community faces a rise in antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiments, there is a growing need to better educate Jewish students on these issues. A...
5 Apr
Sources Diaspora 5 Apr
The article explores the evolving relationship between the Jewish diaspora and the State of Israel, challenging traditional notions of diaspora as exile. It ...
5 Apr
Sources Tradition and Traditionalism 5 Apr
The article explores the concept of masortiyut or traditionalism among mainly Sephardi Jews in Israel. It presents masortiyut as a community-centered approac...
5 Apr
Tablet God, How We Miss Saul Bellow 5 Apr
Saul Bellow, a celebrated late-20th-century American writer, is being overlooked in universities due to views of being out-of-date and conservative. However,...
5 Apr
JTA NYPD reports 43 antisemitic incidents in March, reversing downward trend 4 Apr
Antisemitic incidents in New York City saw a significant rise in March with 43 reported cases, doubling from February's 17 incidents and marking the highest ...
4 Apr
People of the Pod headphones A Look Back: AJC’s Award-Winning “Remembering Pittsburgh” Series 4 Apr
The episode revisits the impactful series remembering the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, emphasizing its profound effect on both the Pittsburgh Jewish comm...
4 Apr
JTA At Rikers Island, Jewish volunteers find a ‘powerful connection’ with inmates by leading prayer services 4 Apr
Jewish volunteers at Rikers Island, NYC's largest jail, lead prayer services and connect with inmates like Howard Padilla, who found solace and mental health...
4 Apr
JTA Pro-Palestinian protest vote campaign claims success in NY primary, though exact numbers are unclear 4 Apr
Pro-Palestinian activists claimed success in New York's Democratic primary by urging voters to submit blank ballots in protest against President Joe Biden's ...
4 Apr
Moment Opinion | Carrying Navalny’s Torch 4 Apr
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a renowned Russian journalist and democracy activist, has emerged as a significant figure in the fight against Vladimir Putin's regime f...
4 Apr
Forward Why these Jews are opposed to more federal synagogue security funds 4 Apr
A new coalition of progressive Jewish groups is opposing the expansion of the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which provides funding for security i...
4 Apr
JTA First Jewish sheriff of Nottingham, office of Robin Hood fame, is sworn in at his synagogue 4 Apr
Nick Rubins became the first Jewish high sheriff of Nottinghamshire, an ancient office known from the legends of Robin Hood, and was sworn in at his local sy...
4 Apr
Jewish Chronicle Beware the perils of naive interfaith 4 Apr
The text warns against the dangers of naive interfaith engagement within the Jewish community, highlighting instances where individuals and organizations inv...
4 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy We’re permanently seeing red 4 Apr
The article responds to Barry Finestone's piece on addressing challenges in the Jewish communal workforce, focusing on the stress and exhaustion faced by pro...
4 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy We’re permanently seeing red 4 Apr
The text responds to Barry Finestone's article on Jewish workforce challenges, discussing the unsustainable stress and demands faced by Jewish communal profe...
4 Apr
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from April 5 to April 12 4 Apr
Shabbat times from April 5 to April 12 are listed for various cities, including the start and end times of Shabbat. It notes the Torah portion for Shabbat Ha...
4 Apr
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #185 - Final Complications: R' Avrohom Kalisker vs Baal Tanya 4 Apr
This episode explores the complexities of historical methodology and chronicles the unresolved machlokes between R' Avrohom Kalisker and the Baal HaTanya, fo...
4 Apr
Jewish Insider The grassroots efforts to tackle anti-Israel activity as it spreads to communities 4 Apr
Efforts to challenge anti-Israel activity expanding from campuses to communities in the U.S. have been met with grassroots resistance. In a small Southern Ca...
4 Apr
Forward To combat rising hate crimes, NYC mayor suggests a PR campaign 3 Apr
NYC Mayor Eric Adams proposed a PR campaign to address rising hate crimes, particularly targeting antisemitism and racism following a spike in incidents sinc...
3 Apr
JTA How these 29 last names became a cheat code for researchers surveying American Jews 3 Apr
Ira Sheskin, a renowned American Jewish demographer, developed a technique using 29 distinctive Jewish last names to identify Jewish populations in surveys, ...
3 Apr
Jewish Chronicle We’re making aliyah to … N12 3 Apr
The writer reflects on the Jewish historical experience of relocation and discusses their family's decision to move for security reasons, choosing to make al...
3 Apr
JTA My stepfather, Joe Lieberman, modeled integrity inside and out 3 Apr
The text reflects on the legacy of Joe Lieberman, showcasing how his life embodied integrity and principle, drawing parallels from a Talmudic story about Rab...
3 Apr
JTA Israeli president adds final letter to wartime Torah for Ukrainian Jews initiated by Zelensky 3 Apr
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli President Isaac Herzog have each added letters to a Torah scroll dedicated to peace for their countries. I...
3 Apr
The Beinart Notebook Abdalhadi Alijla on Gaza’s Future 3 Apr
Abdalhadi Alijla, a Gaza-born political scientist, will be the guest on an upcoming Zoom call discussing Gaza's political future post-war. Topics will includ...
3 Apr
JTA The NYT’s ‘100 best restaurants’ in NYC in 2024 include an Israeli falafel joint and 2 Jewish delis 3 Apr
The New York Times' 2024 list of 100 Best Restaurants in NYC features an Israeli falafel joint called Falafel Tanami in Brooklyn known for its flavorful fala...
3 Apr
Jewish Chronicle Ofsted thumbs-up for Etz Chaim primary 3 Apr
Etz Chaim Primary was recently inspected by Ofsted, receiving a good rating across all areas with a focus on nurturing a positive learning environment for th...
3 Apr
Unpacked Did the Lost Tribe of Menashe End Up in India? | Unpacked 3 Apr
The YouTube video explores the connection between the Bene Menashe community in India and the tribe of Menashe, delving into their claims of descent from anc...
3 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy More than a history lesson: Reflections from a campus tour 3 Apr
Manashe Khaimov reflects on his personal journey as a Jewish immigrant from Samarkand, Uzbekistan, highlighting the historical and cultural richness of Sepha...
3 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy More than a history lesson: Reflections from a campus tour 3 Apr
The text reflects the experiences of a Jewish individual from Samarkand, Uzbekistan, emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of Sephardic and Mi...
3 Apr
Ami Yosef Yisrael ben Chanan Lieberman // Remembering an inspiring visit with the late Orthodox Jewish senator 3 Apr
Joseph Isadore Lieberman, a prominent Orthodox Jewish-American politician who served as a US senator for Connecticut for 24 years, made history as the first ...
3 Apr
Ami Why Many Real Estate Investors are Suffering // Assessing the health of the present real estate market with Greg Corbin 3 Apr
Greg Corbin, a prominent figure in real estate, discusses the current state of the market, calling it the least healthy in 20 years and predicting it will su...
3 Apr
Forward A scandalous Jewish NBA rivalry is taking shape — in the owner's box 3 Apr
The article discusses the rivalry between Jewish NBA owners Mat Ishbia of the Phoenix Suns and Dan Gilbert of the Cleveland Cavaliers, rooted in their mortga...
3 Apr
JTA Jewish groups are anguished over Israeli strike that killed aid workers — and divided on who to blame 3 Apr
Israeli strike that resulted in the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza has spurred varied reactions among American Jewish organizations. While some groups ...
3 Apr
Tablet ‘I Love This Country and Want to Protect the People’ 3 Apr
Golan Singh pays regular visits to the grave of his best friend, Cydrick Garin, an IDF soldier who died in a conflict with Hamas, sharing updates and seeking...
3 Apr
JTA A ‘Tot Shabbat for Ceasefire’ offers a pro-Palestinian Jewish ritual space for children 2 Apr
A children's event called Tot Shabbat for Ceasefire, organized by Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, took place in Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park, blending J...
2 Apr
JTA In Teaneck, New Jersey, a flag-waving Jewish community faces down a pro-Palestinian protest 2 Apr
In Teaneck, New Jersey, a predominantly Jewish community faced a pro-Palestinian protest targeting a fundraiser for the Israeli nonprofit ZAKA, known for dig...
2 Apr
Forward 'It's my family play.' David Adjmi on Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and moving 'Stereophonic' to Broadway 2 Apr
David Adjmi discusses his play "Stereophonic," inspired by 1970s bands like Fleetwood Mac and Led Zeppelin, now moving to Broadway. The play, set in a record...
2 Apr
Mishpacha Make It Personal 2 Apr
Daniel Steinberg, a retired stand-up comic and interim rabbi at Congregation Ahavas Shalom in Columbus, Ohio, initially struggled to engage his kehillah with...
2 Apr
Mishpacha On Call: Chapter 1      2 Apr
Ayala Rubin, a resident in the ER, narrates a gripping account in "On Call: Chapter 1" where she finds herself in a life-saving situation. Responding to a Co...
2 Apr
Mishpacha Safety First Is More than a Slogan 2 Apr
The text discusses the deteriorating state of infrastructure in the United States, with a recent bridge collapse in Baltimore highlighting the urgent need fo...
2 Apr
Jewdicious A Jewish Girl's Healing Sunday in Church 2 Apr
Lisa Lang describes her emotional journey following the distressing encounter with anti-Israel graffiti in her neighborhood, leading to a week of fear and pa...
2 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy ‘I belong nowhere’: Conversations with unaffiliated Jews post-Oct. 7 2 Apr
Rabbi David Levin-Kruss engages with unaffiliated Jews struggling post-Oct. 7, who seek support after feeling abandoned by their progressive networks followi...
2 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy ‘I belong nowhere’: Conversations with unaffiliated Jews post-Oct. 7 2 Apr
Rabbi David Levin-Kruss discusses conversations with unaffiliated Jews post-Oct. 7, highlighting their feelings of not belonging anywhere due to political an...
2 Apr
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Who is behind Everything Jewish Toronto, the popular Facebook account booming after Oct. 7? 2 Apr
The Everything Jewish Toronto Facebook group, with over 41,000 members, has become a central hub for the Jewish community in Toronto, especially in the wake ...
2 Apr
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Who is behind Everything Jewish Toronto, the popular Facebook account booming after Oct. 7? 2 Apr
The Everything Jewish Toronto Facebook group, founded by sisters Jennifer Stallman and Brittney Sultan, has transformed from a community resource into a cruc...
2 Apr
18forty headphones Haskel and Josh Lookstein: Finding Your Path in a Rabbinic Dynasty [Divergence 2/5] 2 Apr
Rabbi Haskel and Rabbi Josh Lookstein discuss the complexities of maintaining personal identity and agency within the pressures of a prominent rabbinic famil...
2 Apr
Moment Wisdom Project | Joseph Werk, 97 1 Apr
Joseph Werk, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor from New Jersey, has led a remarkable life of service and resilience. Fleeing Poland to Russia during World War...
1 Apr