Jewish Chronicle
My puppy makes me smile in dark times
12 Mar
The author reflects on the challenges and joys of raising a puppy amidst dark times, including frequent vet visits and unexpected mishaps. The puppy, Miley, ...
12 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy
Meeting the needs in Israel requires all of our humanitarian experience
12 Mar
IsraAID, led by CEO Yotam Polizer, made the significant decision to provide large-scale humanitarian aid within Israel following the Oct. 7 attacks. Leveragi...
12 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy
Why traveling to Israel is more important for young adults now than ever
12 Mar
Rabbi Jonah Zinn, the executive director of the University of Florida Hillel, emphasizes the heightened importance for young Jewish adults to visit Israel in...
12 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
Strictly Orthodox school launches crackdown on vaping
12 Mar
Beis Medrash Elyon, a Strictly Orthodox school in Hendon, has taken a harsh stance against vaping among its students, threatening suspension for offenders. H...
12 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
Josh Klein hat-trick powers Chigwell to 7-2 victory
12 Mar
Chigwell achieved a dominant 7-2 victory over HMH B in the David Wolff Division Two Cup, advancing to the semi-finals. Manager Joshua Dobias maintains a leve...
12 Mar
Forward
Kathy Goldman, NYC’s ‘most important food activist,’ dies at 92
12 Mar
Kathy Goldman, a prominent food activist in New York City, passed away at the age of 92. Born to Jewish immigrant parents and known for her work with organiz...
12 Mar
Forward
Canadian Jewish groups raise alarm about threat to kosher slaughter
12 Mar
Canadian Jewish groups, including the Council for Israel and Jewish Affairs and two kosher certifiers, are concerned over new regulations in Canada affecting...
12 Mar
Tablet
The Naked Vegan Tolstoy of the Lower East Side
12 Mar
Moyshe Nadir's 1919 satirical Yiddish story "Nutose and Protose" humorously depicts a man convinced by a peculiar individual to adopt vegetarianism, ultimate...
12 Mar
Jewish Insider
Israeli communities devastated on Oct. 7 draw thousands seeking to bear witness, support victims
12 Mar
Thousands of visitors have flocked to Israeli communities affected by the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, not only to bear witness and show solidarity but also to rais...
12 Mar
Culturally Jewish
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Just for Laughs co-founder Andy Nulman on the comedy festival's Jewish roots—and recent collapse
11 Mar
Andy Nulman, co-founder of Just for Laughs, discusses the festival's financial troubles leading to its 2021 cancellation, highlighting Montreal's Jewish comm...
11 Mar
Rationalist Judaism
A Charedi Exodus?
11 Mar
Amidst the debate over the charedi (ultra-Orthodox) community's exemption from military service in Israel, Sefardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef suggested that ...
11 Mar
JTA
The Jewish Democrats plan to get Joe Biden reelected by targeting independent voters
11 Mar
The Jewish Democratic Council of America is strategizing to help President Joe Biden get reelected by targeting independent voters, particularly young Jewish...
11 Mar
JTA
Growing number of Jews using NY’s first Reform chevra kadisha burial society
11 Mar
A Reform Communal Chevra Kadisha has been established in New York, providing progressive Jews with an opportunity to participate in the sacred practice of pr...
11 Mar
Forward
What happened the first time I wore a yarmulke on the subway
11 Mar
In this personal narrative, Moishele Alfonso reflects on his experience of wearing a yarmulke in public amidst rising antisemitism. Despite not being religio...
11 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy
Getting the Jewish workforce out of ‘the Red Zone’
11 Mar
In a piece discussing the challenges facing Jewish professionals, Barry Finestone, the president and CEO of the Jim Joseph Foundation, reflects on the strain...
11 Mar
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Why did Israeli real estate shows become such a flashpoint for protests in Canada?
11 Mar
Jewish real estate expos in Canada, traditionally incentivizing diaspora Jews to invest in Israeli properties, have sparked significant protests due to their...
11 Mar
Between The Lines
A Reasonable Request From Larry David To The World
10 Mar
Larry David was recently spotted looking sad on a U.S. mailbox in Riverdale, reflecting the feelings of vulnerability, anger, and insecurity among Jews world...
10 Mar
JTA
Freed hostage says NY Jewish community ‘gives us strength’ as thousands rally to mark 150 days since Oct. 7
10 Mar
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Central Park to mark 150 days since an October 7 attack on Israel left over 250 hostages, with more than 100 remaining...
10 Mar
Rationalist Judaism
Is There A Different Genocide Facing Israel?
10 Mar
The article discusses the hyperbolic claims made by some members of the charedi community in Beit Shemesh about a potential "genocide" if a non-charedi candi...
10 Mar
Forward
This Israeli minister wants a full-on religious war. His proposals for Ramadan risked starting one.
9 Mar
Interior Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of the Jewish Power Party proposed severe restrictions on Muslim access to Jerusalems Al Aqsa mosque during Ramada...
9 Mar
Jewish Action
Bitachon During Crisis – Hope Amid Crisis
9 Mar
In times of crisis, it is crucial to strengthen emunah and bitachon. By surrounding oneself with kindness and focusing on Hashem's chasadim even in challengi...
9 Mar
Jewish Action
Celebrating Life in the Face of Pain: One Son Married, One Son Missing
9 Mar
Rabbi Doron Perez, head of the Mizrachi World Movement, faced immense challenges as his son Daniel went missing after a military operation, while his other s...
9 Mar
Jewish Action
Of Faith and Fortitude: How Devorah Paley Energized a Nation
9 Mar
Following the tragic murder of her two sons in a terror attack, Devorah Paley's exceptional faith and fortitude captivated the Jewish public, inspiring an ou...
9 Mar
Jewish Action
Voices from Campus: University of Chicago
9 Mar
Jewish students at the University of Chicago faced heightened antisemitism post-October 7, with Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) supporting Palestinia...
9 Mar
Jewish Action
How Students are Responding to Antisemitism
9 Mar
In response to the recent surge of antisemitism on college campuses and in public high schools, many students are embracing their Jewish identity more openly...
9 Mar
Jewish Action
Yefashpesh B’ma’asav: Post-Tragedy Introspection
9 Mar
The text reflects on the importance of introspection in response to tragedies, drawing parallels between historical events and contemporary challenges facing...
9 Mar
Jewish Action
Letters – Spring 2024
9 Mar
A hakaras hatov letter expresses gratitude to Jewish Action for initiating a program that fostered meaningful learning relationships for Jewish individuals w...
9 Mar
Jewish Action
Torah United
9 Mar
In the wake of a tragic event, the theme of unity among the Jewish people emerges strongly, with acts of kindness and solidarity across different Jewish comm...
9 Mar
Forward
A synagogue bomb threat is dramatized in an Oscars ad by Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism
9 Mar
A recent Oscars ad by Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism dramatizes a synagogue bomb threat based on a real incident in Attleboro, Massachusett...
9 Mar
Forward
Meet the Jewish family that operates Manhattan’s oldest and only typewriter repair shop
8 Mar
Gramercy Typewriter Company, Manhattan's last-standing typewriter store, has been operating since 1932 and is currently owned by Paul and Jay Schweitzer, a J...
8 Mar
JTA
Their grandfather was a celebrity during the golden age for Jews in Iran. So why did he leave?
8 Mar
The podcast series "The Nightingale of Iran" explores the life of Younes Dardashti, a Jewish maestro who was a celebrated singer in Iran during the mid-20th ...
8 Mar
Forward
Black Jewish NHL player Jordan Harris has a goal: to diversify hockey
8 Mar
Jordan Harris, a Black Jewish defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens, aims to diversify hockey and inspire other kids to pursue professional hockey by sharing...
8 Mar
JTA
On this International Women’s Day, I celebrate the generosity of my forebears in Exodus
8 Mar
On International Women's Day, the author reflects on celebrating women's achievements without being performative or political while highlighting exemplary fe...
8 Mar
Moment
The Spirituality of Showing Up when it Matters with Sharon Brous and Amy E. Schwartz
8 Mar
Sharon Brous, founding rabbi of IKAR in Los Angeles, known for her innovative approach to Jewish practice and community, discusses the importance of being pr...
8 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy
Helping women in wartime: Key lessons in honor of International Women’s Day
8 Mar
On International Women's Day, Project Kesher highlights key lessons for supporting women in wartime, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing...
8 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
The best ways to save in 2024-25
8 Mar
In the upcoming tax year starting on April 6th, 2024, there are changes impacting saving and investing strategies. The capital gains tax allowance will be ha...
8 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
Women mentors backed off until I got the big C
8 Mar
The author reflects on her journey seeking female mentors in academia, describing encounters with unhelpful responses from professors and feeling discouraged...
8 Mar
Jewish History Lectures
Ask Hard Questions (Experiment!)
8 Mar
This YouTube video is an experimental livestream where the host addresses challenging questions from viewers, including channel members, encouraging discussi...
8 Mar
Forward
No sex this Shabbat: Orthodox influencer sparks strike to highlight plight of chained woman
7 Mar
Orthodox influencer Adina Sash, also known as Flatbush Girl, has initiated a Mikvah Strike, urging Orthodox women to withhold sex from their husbands until M...
7 Mar
Forward
A penetrating new book asks: What does it mean to be Jewish, especially now?
7 Mar
Noah Feldman's new book, "To Be a Jew Today: A New Guide to God, Israel, and the Jewish People," delves into the complexities of being Jewish in America toda...
7 Mar
JTA
Utah is investigating a cidery that declared ‘No Zionists Allowed’
7 Mar
Utah officials are investigating a cidery and bar in Salt Lake City for declaring "No Zionists Allowed" and targeting a local rabbi and kosher food truck ope...
7 Mar
Hadassah
Barbados and Its Jews
7 Mar
Barbados has a rich Jewish history dating back to the 17th century when Dutch Sephardi Jews settled on the island, bringing innovative sugar-milling technolo...
7 Mar
JTA
NYPD reports 17 antisemitic crimes in February, as Oct. 7 surge appears to taper down
7 Mar
In February, the NYPD reported a decline in antisemitic crimes in New York City, with 17 incidents compared to higher numbers in the months following the Oct...
7 Mar
Promised Podcast
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The “Reckonings” Edition
7 Mar
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Linda Gradstein, and Noah Efron discuss the implications of ultra-Orthodox dominance in Jerusalem's city council and explore the moral...
7 Mar
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Campus antisemitism makes new Zionists
7 Mar
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the increase in antisemitism on North American college campuses and its unintended effect of strengthening Zionist identity among ...
7 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy
Revisiting philanthropic priorities after Oct. 7
7 Mar
The article discusses the debate among Jewish funders regarding whether to prioritize giving to Jewish causes or support more universalist values such as tik...
7 Mar
Forward
‘No Zionists allowed’ at a bar in Salt Lake City. Owner says he’s not an antisemite
6 Mar
The owner of Weathered Waves bar in Salt Lake City sparked controversy by posting on Instagram that no Zionists are allowed, equating Zionism with racism and...
6 Mar
JTA
B&H Dairy restaurant, an East Village icon, gets a fresh take on its old-school look
6 Mar
B&H Dairy Kosher Restaurant, a longstanding East Village establishment, received a grant to preserve its historic charm and upgrade its exterior while stayin...
6 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
Jewish defiance is Shabbat, simchah and Torah
6 Mar
The text discusses the author's history of peaceful protests in support of Jewish causes, highlighting the importance of the right to protest and the need to...
6 Mar
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: The eternally fashionable Iris Apfel, and the son of a klezmer great
6 Mar
Iris Apfel, a Jewish fashion icon who passed away at 102, had a long and successful career in textile design, becoming famous for her unique style and signat...
6 Mar