eJewishPhilanthropy
Beyond the Shabbos table: LGBTQ+ allyship as a communal responsibility
12 Sep
The article addresses the struggle of LGBTQ+ Jews within Orthodox communities, focusing on the need for genuine allyship to foster inclusivity and protection...
12 Sep
Future of Jewish
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12 Sep
Joshua Hoffman, on behalf of Future of Jewish, appeals for financial support to sustain their mission of providing in-depth, nuanced coverage of Judaism, Isr...
12 Sep
Forward
Son of leading Ukrainian rabbi is killed in battle against Russia
12 Sep
The adopted son of Rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman, a prominent chief rabbi in Ukraine, has died while serving in the Ukrainian army against Russian forces. Anton S...
12 Sep
Forward
Millions of dollars, hundreds of volunteers: How groups are mobilizing Jewish voters in swing states
11 Sep
As the U.S. presidential election nears, Jewish organizations, specifically the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) and the Jewish Democratic Council of Americ...
11 Sep
Forward
The Game of Life: After my dad died, my neighbors planted a memorial garden
11 Sep
Deb Levy reflects on the transformative journey of grief following her father's passing, epitomized through a community gesture of planting a memorial garden...
11 Sep
Jewish Chronicle
‘My mission to help motherless Jewish daughters like me’
11 Sep
Lynda Dullop, inspired by her own experience of losing her mother at 15, has launched a support forum for Jewish women who have lost their mothers. After tra...
11 Sep
eJewishPhilanthropy
Securing our future: Digital safety for Jewish communities in a polarized world
11 Sep
Entering the month of Elul calls for reflection and action, especially regarding digital security within the Jewish community. In a time marked by geopolitic...
11 Sep
18forty
How and Why I Became a Hasidic Feminist
11 Sep
Sruli Fruchter shares her transformative journey from mainstream feminist ideals to becoming a Hasidic feminist, inspired by Chabad philosophy and the teachi...
11 Sep
18forty
What a Summer with Israelis Taught Me About the War’s Trauma
11 Sep
Michael Schlank reflects on his summer experience at NJY Camps, where he interacted with 500 Israeli campers and 100 staff members amidst the backdrop of pos...
11 Sep
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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St. Catharines' century-old synagogue is securing its future—with or without members
11 Sep
Congregation B'nai Israel in St. Catharines, Ontario celebrates a century of history by securing its future through a heritage designation and community even...
11 Sep
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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St. Catharines' century-old synagogue is securing its future—with or without members
11 Sep
Congregation B'nai Israel in St. Catharines, Ontario, is celebrating its centennial with efforts to raise funds for preservation and adapt to evolving commun...
11 Sep
MomentMag
Reinventing Black Jewish Relations: Learning from the Past and Embracing the New
11 Sep
The discussion, moderated by Moment editor Nadine Epstein, explores the historical context and evolving dynamics of Black-Jewish relations in the United Stat...
11 Sep
Ami
Without Compromise // Remembering the Skulener Rebbe, Rav Yeshayah Yaakov Portugal, zt”l
11 Sep
The article recounts the life and legacy of Rav Yeshayah Yaakov Portugal, the Skulener Rebbe, who passed away at 68. As the eldest son of Rav Yisrael Avraham...
11 Sep
Ami
Josh Hochschuler // Green Acres Nursery and Supply
11 Sep
Josh Hochschuler transitioned from a life with minimal Jewish engagement to becoming deeply involved in the Chabad community after a transformational teen tr...
11 Sep
Tablet
New York City’s Laboratory for Hate
11 Sep
A welcome-back dinner hosted by Hillel for students at Baruch College was disrupted by a group of protesters who harassed attendees with chants and threats, ...
11 Sep
Forward
A German Jewish community shadowed by scandal and an uncertain future welcomes a moment to celebrate
10 Sep
Alina Treiger and seven others were recently ordained as cantors and rabbis by the Abraham Geiger College in Germany, celebrating their achievement amidst in...
10 Sep
Outsider / Insider
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Episode 3: The Promise and Challenge of Universities as Inclusive Communities
10 Sep
Ray Reagans and Ezra Zuckerman-Sivan discuss how universities, like MIT, can better support diverse identities within their communities, particularly followi...
10 Sep
Outsider / Insider
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Episode 2: The Invisible Logic of Black Family Reunions
10 Sep
Exploring the dynamics of social identity and solidarity, Ray Reagans and Ezra Zuckerman Sivan delve into the concepts of peoplehood among Jews and fictive k...
10 Sep
Forward
A bar mitzvah for a transgender man in the shul where he once had a bat mitzvah
10 Sep
Emet Marwell, now 28, recently celebrated a unique bar mitzvah ceremony at Temple Shalom in Maryland, where he had his bat mitzvah 14 years prior. This cerem...
10 Sep
Mishpacha
Easy for Me to Say
10 Sep
After returning from a vacation in Israel, the author and her husband discover that his backpack has been left in a taxi at JFK, containing important items l...
10 Sep
Mishpacha
Chief Contender
10 Sep
Rav Yaakov Gesundheit served as the last official chief rabbi of Warsaw during the late 19th century, amidst a contentious religious landscape marked by the ...
10 Sep
Mishpacha
Family First Inbox: Issue 910
10 Sep
The correspondence in Family First Inbox: Issue 910 covers a diverse range of parental concerns within the Orthodox Jewish community. Rivkie S. challenges th...
10 Sep
Mishpacha
A Warning on Germany’s Far Right
10 Sep
Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt has raised the alarm over the rise of far-right parties in Germany, a development intensified by societal discontent over immigrati...
10 Sep
Forward
Debate city: What’s so Jewish about Philadelphia, site of Harris-Trump matchup?
10 Sep
Philadelphia boasts a vibrant Jewish history and presence, highlighted by landmarks such as the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History and Congr...
10 Sep
JTA
IDF says killing of American activist was unintentional and expresses ‘deepest regret’
10 Sep
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist, was likely killed by unintentional gunfire from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during a protest against Isra...
10 Sep
Forward
How James Earl Jones became a true friend of Jewish artists and the Jewish people
10 Sep
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for his iconic voice, was not only a cinematic icon but also a steadfast ally to the Jewish community. His involv...
10 Sep
eJewishPhilanthropy
Why we’re sharing our instrument for measuring social connectedness
10 Sep
The Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education (CASJE) at George Washington University developed a survey instrument to measure social connectedne...
10 Sep
Forward
How a California wildfire put an Orthodox school's values to the test
10 Sep
When a wildfire threatened Shalhevet High School's retreat in the San Bernardino Mountains, faculty faced a challenge to their Orthodox Jewish values by need...
10 Sep
Haaretz Weekly
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'A lot can happen in Gaza between the first and second polio vaccine dose'
10 Sep
Gaza struggles with a polio vaccination campaign amid ongoing conflict, as conspiracy theories regarding vaccines highlight the complex interplay of politics...
10 Sep
Moment
Reinventing Black Jewish Relations: Learning from the Past and Embracing the New with Marc Dollinger, Eric K. Ward and Nadine Epstein
10 Sep
The relationship between Black and Jewish Americans, solidified during pivotal moments in 20th-century civil rights history, is re-examined in a contemporary...
10 Sep
Tablet
Antifa Must Obey the Law
10 Sep
The article is a firsthand account by Ben West, a county commissioner and U.S. Navy Reserve officer, discussing the legal and social challenges posed by the ...
10 Sep
Forward
Federal grand jury indicts Ohio man for antisemitic assault on DC synagogue
9 Sep
Brent Wood, a 35-year-old Ohio man, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for an antisemitic attack at Kesher Israel synagogue in Washington, D.C., where...
9 Sep
Mishpacha
He Belonged to Everyone
9 Sep
Rav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal, known as the Skulener Rebbe, was a humble and profoundly caring spiritual leader who ascended to leadership from a modest life i...
9 Sep
Mishpacha
When Work Goes Toxic
9 Sep
The narrative explores the experiences of three women navigating toxic workplaces, focusing particularly on one woman's transition from aspiring exercise ins...
9 Sep
Mishpacha
Uncharted Waters
9 Sep
After a divorce, a mother of four navigates the tumultuous waters of single parenthood, coping with the challenges of maintaining a household while addressin...
9 Sep
Forward
VIDEO: Funeral for respected Rabbi Avrohom Ausband z”l was conducted in Yiddish
9 Sep
The respected Rabbi Avrohom Ausband recently passed away at the age of 76, and his funeral was conducted in Yiddish, reflecting his deep connection to Jewish...
9 Sep
eJewishPhilanthropy
Project24 and Pelotonia: A triumph of the spirit
9 Sep
Project24 and Pelotonia created a powerful experience of healing and solidarity for Israeli cyclists and the Jewish community in Columbus, Ohio. Initiated by...
9 Sep
Jewish Insider
Delaware gubernatorial candidate seeks to become nation’s fifth Jewish governor
9 Sep
Matt Meyer, a prominent figure in Delaware's Jewish community and current county executive of New Castle County, is running in the Democratic primary to be t...
9 Sep
Chabad.org
Chabad Rabbi Of France Sends A POWERFUL Message On Shluchis
8 Sep
Rabbi Mendel Azimov, the Chabad emissary in France, delivers an inspiring message about the role and mission of shluchim (emissaries) within the global Jewis...
8 Sep
Living Lchaim
How One Divorce Transformed the Jewish Divorce Conversation
8 Sep
Shterny Steinmetz uses her personal experience with divorce to advocate for greater awareness and support for divorcees within observant Jewish communities. ...
8 Sep
Forward
Der Nister, the hidden shul on the 14th floor
6 Sep
Der Nister, the hidden synagogue on the 14th floor of a Downtown LA building, is a unique blend of cultural center and religious space, founded by Rabbis Zac...
6 Sep
Chabad.org
“Jews are Very Angry” Rabbi Warns Jews are Fleeing to Israel after Elections go horribly wrong
6 Sep
The episode discusses the growing concern among Jewish communities regarding recent political developments that have prompted increased aliyah, or migration ...
6 Sep
JTA
Amir Tibon, Israeli journalist and Oct. 7 survivor, on life, hope and betrayal after the massacre
6 Sep
Amir Tibon, an Israeli journalist and survivor of the October 7 Hamas attack, shares his experiences and reflections on the tragic events from his home at Ki...
6 Sep
Forward
The Jewish Sport Report: Jewish and Israeli Paralympians had a big week in Paris
6 Sep
Israeli and Jewish Paralympians achieved notable success at the Paris Paralympics, providing a source of pride amidst challenging times in Israel. Despite do...
6 Sep
JTA
How has your life changed since Oct. 7? We want to know.
6 Sep
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency is seeking personal reflections from its readers on how their lives have been affected since October 7, which marks a significa...
6 Sep
The Cholent
Do Not Lose Hope
6 Sep
The article presents a narrative on the nuanced concept of hope in the face of adversity, particularly through the experiences of individuals impacted by rec...
6 Sep
Kveller
I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Photo of One of the Murdered Hostages
6 Sep
The article reflects on the poignant memory of Carmel Gat, a victim of violence, whose life was marked by her nurturing spirit and tragic death as a hostage....
6 Sep
eJewishPhilanthropy
Expanding mid-career professional growth opportunities for communal leaders
6 Sep
The Jim Joseph Foundation, in collaboration with Gather Consulting and Conscious Builders, has developed an initiative, tentatively named Chavurot: Expanding...
6 Sep
eJewishPhilanthropy
How do you ‘hospice’ a synagogue?
6 Sep
The process of closing a synagogue, often compared to 'hospicing,' involves navigating emotional and logistical challenges while honoring the legacy of a onc...
6 Sep
Rationalist Judaism
Torah on a Large Scale
6 Sep
The article "Torah on a Large Scale" explores the different approaches of the charedi and dati-leumi communities in Israel towards applying Torah principles ...
6 Sep