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Chabad.org Edan Alexander is Freed on the Second Passover 12 May 2025
Edan Alexander, who was taken hostage and later freed from Gaza, experienced a remarkable liberation coinciding with Pesach Sheni, the Jewish holiday symboli...
12 May 2025
Forward In Edan Alexander’s hometown in New Jersey, months of fear and anguish give way to joy and relief 12 May 2025
In Tenafly, New Jersey—a town teeming with Israeli influence—the release of Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity after 580 days sparked a wave of jubilation a...
12 May 2025
Forward ‘New Jersey tough’: Gov. Phil Murphy on released Hamas hostage Edan Alexander, a Tenafly native 12 May 2025
Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey expressed joy over the release of Edan Alexander, a local IDF soldier captured by Hamas and held for 584 days. Alexander's...
12 May 2025
Forward How Yiddish found a home In Sweden (online lecture in Yiddish) 12 May 2025
Sweden uniquely supports Yiddish as an official minority language, which has led to a flourishing of Yiddish culture within the country. With governmental ba...
12 May 2025
Chabad.org Rabbi Lipskar Had An ASTONISHING Method Of Growing His Community 12 May 2025
Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, of blessed memory, was renowned for his innovative approach to community building, particularly within the Chabad movement. His methods...
12 May 2025
The Beinart Notebook What I’ve Learned on My Book Tour 12 May 2025
Peter Beinart reflects on the changes in discourse surrounding Israel and Palestine over the years in the context of his book tour for "Being Jewish After th...
12 May 2025
JTA In Tenafly, NJ, a crowd celebrates the release of local son Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity 12 May 2025
Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old from Tenafly, NJ, was celebrated by his community after being released from Hamas captivity, following a U.S.-negotiated deal. ...
12 May 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones These twin brothers' science project found noisy public washrooms aren't just scary–they're dangerous to your health 12 May 2025
Twin brothers Sammy and Leo Marcus from Winnipeg investigated the dangers of noise pollution in public washrooms, revealing that many automatic devices excee...
12 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy A decade of progress: Strengthening leadership and the Jewish nonprofit sector 12 May 2025
Over the past decade, significant progress has been made in addressing leadership challenges within the Jewish nonprofit sector. Initially faced with a short...
12 May 2025
Forward Is this heaven or is it New Jersey? 9 innings of the Jewish-American pastime 11 May 2025
Alter Yisrael Shimon Feuerman reflects on a leisurely afternoon at a Montclair, NJ baseball field, where he, an Orthodox Jew, participates in an impromptu ga...
11 May 2025
Future of Jewish If you can, please help us keep serving you. 11 May 2025
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is committed to offering free access to insightful content about Judaism, Israel, and the global Jewish experience, ...
11 May 2025
Living Lchaim Meet The Asian Kosher Cowboy 11 May 2025
Uriah Lee, originally named Cormac, narrates his unique journey of discovering his Jewish heritage and embracing it against a backdrop of contrasting culture...
11 May 2025
JTA Yeshiva University rescinds approval for LGBTQ+ student club 9 May 2025
Yeshiva University (Y.U.), a prominent Modern Orthodox institution, has withdrawn recognition of its LGBTQ+ club, Hareni, two months after initially approvin...
9 May 2025
Forward A pocket guide to the Jewish grandmothers of Mexico 9 May 2025
David Calderon Zonana's Pocket Abuelitas project is a heartfelt celebration of Mexican Jewish grandmothers, capturing diverse cultural heritages through inti...
9 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Is He Good for the Jews? 9 May 2025
The ascension of Bob Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the leader of the Catholic Church presents both uncertainty and potential opportunity for Jewish-Catholic ...
9 May 2025
JTA Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters in Brooklyn as Columbia library takeover fallout continues 9 May 2025
Tensions escalated at Brooklyn College as pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police outside the Tanger Hillel House. This marked the second major campus...
9 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Jewish demographic research must be followed by meaningful action 9 May 2025
Gina Bublil-Waldman and Sarah Levin discuss the importance of acting upon Jewish demographic research, particularly concerning Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews whos...
9 May 2025
Jewish Insider Haunted by history, Persian Jews wary of Trump’s Iran approach 9 May 2025
The article discusses the concerns and perspectives of Persian Jews in the U.S. regarding Donald Trump's approach to negotiations with Iran over its nuclear ...
9 May 2025
Chabad.org Chabad Rabbi Donates Kidney to Stranger! 8 May 2025
Rabbi Sholom Raichik from Gaithersburg, Maryland, has exemplified the Jewish value of saving a life, or pikuach nefesh, by donating his kidney to a woman in ...
8 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah An 'Egregious' Statement? 8 May 2025
The article evaluates a recent statement by Hareni, a gay club at Yeshiva University (YU), questioning their objection to affirming traditional halachic stan...
8 May 2025
On the Nose headphones Understanding the Immigration Crackdown 8 May 2025
The episode delves into the brutal immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, focusing on how historically rooted legal tools and precedents are b...
8 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy 10 tips for nonprofit survival during a crisis 8 May 2025
Jewish nonprofits are navigating a challenging period marked by reduced government support, cultural conflicts, and heightened public demand, exacerbated by ...
8 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Fixing guideposts from Judaism’s 3 ‘forevers’ 8 May 2025
Robert Lichtman draws parallels between the Iroquois Seventh Generation Principle and Jewish values that are considered eternal. He highlights three enduring...
8 May 2025
Bonjour Chai headphones Burlesque Shabbat and kosher omakase: Is this really the future of Judaism? 8 May 2025
The episode discusses the novel approaches to Jewish identity and communal life through unique events like "Sinner's Shabbat," a burlesque show in New York, ...
8 May 2025
Forward Dozens of arrests reported as NYPD removes pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied Columbia library 7 May 2025
In May 2025, Columbia University witnessed a significant protest by a pro-Palestinian student group, Columbia University Apartheid Divest, who occupied Butle...
7 May 2025
The Cholent Sponsored: Seattle’s Day School Revolution Gets National Recognition 7 May 2025
Seattle's Jewish day school community has gained national attention as the Jewish Education Innovation Challenge (JEIC) hosts its Innovators Retreat there fo...
7 May 2025
What Matters Now headphones Bereaved mother Elana Kaminka: End the Gaza 'forever war' 7 May 2025
After losing her son, Lt. Yannai Kaminka, to Hamas attackers, Elana Kaminka calls for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, challenging the Israeli leader...
7 May 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Secular Studies and Saving Lives 7 May 2025
The article discusses the misinterpretation of Rav Chaim Soloveitchik's stance on secular studies among the Charedi community, using insights from his grands...
7 May 2025
JTA Moved by Oct. 7, Blackstone president donates $125M to Tel Aviv University to address doctor shortage 7 May 2025
Jonathan and Mindy Gray, motivated by the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack, donated $125 million to Tel Aviv University's medical school. This unp...
7 May 2025
Chabad.org Rabbi Lipskar: "It's Time To Tell You Everything I've Been Through..." 7 May 2025
Rabbi Shalom Lipskar shares the early challenges he faced upon being dispatched on his shlichus, which refers to the mission of spreading Jewish teachings an...
7 May 2025
Ami Remembering Rabbi Sholom Lipskar z”l 7 May 2025
Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar, a revered Chabad emissary, dedicated his life to transforming Miami into a flourishing hub of Jewish life and spirituality from its ...
7 May 2025
Jewish Insider Catholic cardinals shared Italian Jews’ concerns that pope ‘abandoned’ them, veteran journalist says 7 May 2025
Italian Catholic cardinals are expressing solidarity with the local Jewish community's concerns that Pope Francis was insensitive to the suffering of Israeli...
7 May 2025
The Free Press Who Is the Real Mohsen Mahdawi? 6 May 2025
The controversy surrounding Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian student leader at Columbia University, highlights the complexities of immigration and political...
6 May 2025
Future of Jewish I was violently attacked, again. Is it time for me to leave the UK? 6 May 2025
David Collier, a British investigative journalist, discusses his repeated victimization by antisemitic attacks, notably a recent chemical assault on his car....
6 May 2025
Chabad.org Father of Hostage Puts on Tefillin with Rabbi Lipskar 6 May 2025
In a poignant moment of faith and resilience, Rabbi Shalom Lipskar, who recently passed away, provided spiritual support to Itzik Gvili, the father of Ran, w...
6 May 2025
Mishpacha The Moment: Issue 1060 6 May 2025
The described issue of 'The Moment' features a mix of introspective and communal Jewish life insights. It emphasizes the importance of middos (character trai...
6 May 2025
Mishpacha Keep Climbing 6 May 2025
Rabbi Naftali Rabinowitz serves as the Jewish chaplain at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, a role deeply connected to his personal history as a former pa...
6 May 2025
Mishpacha Starstruck 6 May 2025
In a beautifully narrated story shared by Rabbi Mordechai Pitem, he recounts a transformative meeting between a young non-religious Sephardic man and the leg...
6 May 2025
18forty headphones The Gopins: When a Child Cannot Read [Divergence 6/6] 6 May 2025
David Bashevkin interviews Bayla Gopin, a student with dyslexia, her mother Chana, and Shulamit Roth, the founder of Yeshivat Shalshelet, about the challenge...
6 May 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Why galas still matter, now more than ever 6 May 2025
In an era dominated by digital campaigns, galas remain an irreplaceable method of cultivating genuine connections and solidarity in the philanthropic space, ...
6 May 2025
Mishpacha UK Voter Anger Boosts Farage 6 May 2025
Nigel Farage's Reform Party has made unprecedented gains in the UK local elections, capitalizing on widespread voter dissatisfaction with the established Con...
6 May 2025
Mishpacha Carpool Conundrum 6 May 2025
Navigating carpool arrangements within a tight-knit Jewish community can involve more than just logistics; it also touches upon relationships and responsibil...
6 May 2025
Mishpacha Let’s Talk Anxiety (Feat. Shifi Lieberman, LMFT) 6 May 2025
Rabbi Schonfeld and Rabbi Garfield, joined by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Shifi Lieberman, delve into the complexities of supporting children with...
6 May 2025
Mishpacha In My Parents Home 6 May 2025
Rebbetzin Maita Nelkenbaum shares intimate memories of her parents, focusing on her father, Rav Avrohom Kalmanowitz, known for his remarkable efforts to resc...
6 May 2025
Mishpacha Back Where She Wouldn’t Go 6 May 2025
The article recounts the emotional journey of Doris Guttentag, a Holocaust survivor, through the eyes of her family members. Doris, who rarely spoke of her p...
6 May 2025
Forward A Jewish nonprofit may have accidentally caused Michigan to drop charges against pro-Palestinian activists 6 May 2025
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel dropped charges against seven pro-Palestinian student protesters after a Jewish nonprofit's statement, intended to supp...
6 May 2025
Jewdicious Born In a Concentration Camp 5 May 2025
Eva Clarke is a remarkable survivor who was born in Mauthausen concentration camp just a week before its liberation by the United States Army, making her one...
5 May 2025
JTA What it’s like being the only Jewish girl at a German school 5 May 2025
Lily Rawls reflects on her unique experience as the sole Jewish student at the German International School New York, from facing antisemitism in fourth grade...
5 May 2025
Kveller What Jewish Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day 5 May 2025
Mother's Day is around the corner, and Jewish moms might appreciate a thoughtful basket filled with treats and a card filled with genuine compliments. These ...
5 May 2025
JTA Sholom Lipskar, influential Chabad rabbi who reshaped Florida community, dies at 78 5 May 2025
Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, a prominent figure in the Chabad movement, passed away at 78 after significantly impacting the Jewish community in Bal Harbour, Florida...
5 May 2025