Forward
How do you deal with invitations from someone who drives you nuts?
22 Apr 2025
In the Bintel Brief advice column, Beth Harpaz addresses a dilemma involving a couple who constantly face uncomfortable dining scenarios due to one member’s ...
22 Apr 2025
JTA
An Israeli think tank used AI to analyze 4,400 American synagogue sermons. Here’s what it found.
22 Apr 2025
Researchers at the Jewish People Policy Institute used AI technology to study 4,400 sermons from American synagogues, revealing significant insights into the...
22 Apr 2025
JTA
This NYC pickle crawl is a very big dill
22 Apr 2025
On a rainy Saturday, Linus Gordon, a Jewish software engineer turned pickle influencer, organized the first-ever NYC Pickle Crawl. Inspired by his viral pick...
22 Apr 2025
JTA
Jewish Federations CEO privately opposed a Jewish open letter criticizing Trump’s campus arrests
21 Apr 2025
The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) CEO, Eric Fingerhut, opposed a joint statement by major Jewish groups criticizing the Trump administration's a...
21 Apr 2025
Forward
The Forward Announces Gifts of Domains Yiddish.com and Yiddish.org by Elie Hirschfeld and his wife, Sarah Hirschfeld, MD
21 Apr 2025
The Forward, a major player in Jewish journalism since its Yiddish-language inception in 1897, has expanded its online presence with the acquisition of the d...
21 Apr 2025
JTA
‘We have fond and enduring memories’: Jewish groups respond to Pope Francis’ death
21 Apr 2025
Jewish groups worldwide expressed condolences over the death of Pope Francis, reflecting on his efforts to bolster Jewish-Catholic relations. Notable Jewish ...
21 Apr 2025
JTA
Pope Francis’ final speech called for ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza war
21 Apr 2025
In his last public address before his death, Pope Francis made a heartfelt appeal for peace in his Easter message, urging a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict...
21 Apr 2025
Kveller
Watching My Multilingual Jewish Kids Learn German Is Complicated
21 Apr 2025
Rachel Seelig reflects on the complex emotions tied to her children's multilingual upbringing in Germany. For Seelig, German carries the weight of family his...
21 Apr 2025
The Beinart Notebook
NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani
21 Apr 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in the New York City mayoral race, emphasizes the need for more affordable living conditions for the working class. Currently pol...
21 Apr 2025
Haaretz Weekly
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I get called naive every day after October 7. But I won’t stop trying to build Israeli-Palestinian peace'
21 Apr 2025
Haaretz Weekly's episode features peace activist Ittay Flescher discussing the challenges of Israeli-Palestinian dialogue after October 7 and his commitment ...
21 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
How JCCs are meeting the moment in the fight against Jew-hatred
21 Apr 2025
Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) across North America are increasingly playing a crucial role in combating antisemitism by leveraging their position as cultur...
21 Apr 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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The CJN Daily's political panel weighs in on the 2025 federal election
21 Apr 2025
The CJN Daily episode features a political discussion with experts from various Canadian political backgrounds analyzing the potential impact of Canadian Jew...
21 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
We’re building the ark, one proud young Jew at a time
21 Apr 2025
Aya Shechter emphasizes the need for a proactive rather than reactive approach to Jewish resilience, particularly in response to antisemitism. By drawing on ...
21 Apr 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Bye Bye Bye
21 Apr 2025
Natan Slifkin's article addresses the growing rift between the charedi and dati (national-religious) communities in Israel, particularly highlighting the fru...
21 Apr 2025
The Free Press
WATCH: Gazans Clash with Hamas as Historic Protests Escalate
18 Apr 2025
In northern Gaza, unprecedented protests against Hamas governance have erupted, with thousands taking to the streets in defiance of the ruling authority's co...
18 Apr 2025
Forward
Brooklyn event with Itamar Ben-Gvir cancelled days before Israeli far-right minister’s US trip
18 Apr 2025
The cancellation of a fundraiser in Brooklyn featuring Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, organized by Beis Shmuel Chabad, highlights the co...
18 Apr 2025
JTA
Man sentenced to 3 years in prison over antisemitic attack on Munich massacre victim’s grandson
18 Apr 2025
A 24-year-old man in Berlin has been sentenced to three years in prison for an antisemitic attack on Lahav Shapira, the grandson of Amitzur Shapira, an Israe...
18 Apr 2025
JTA
Is ‘New Absolute Bagel’ real? A sign stirs fretful optimism on the Upper West Side.
18 Apr 2025
A new sign outside the old Absolute Bagels storefront in Manhattan suggests a revival, much to the delight and skepticism of Upper West Side residents. Howev...
18 Apr 2025
Forward
‘Whose seat is now empty’: Remembering Hersh Goldberg-Polin at his family’s Passover retreat
18 Apr 2025
The article commemorates Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was killed by Hamas after 11 months in captivity, at a Camp Ramah Darom Passover retreat in Georgia, a pla...
18 Apr 2025
Forward
Chicago man charged with hate crime for attack of two Jewish DePaul students
18 Apr 2025
Following a violent incident last November, Adam Erkan has been charged with a hate crime for attacking two Jewish students at DePaul University, Chicago. Th...
18 Apr 2025
JTA
These 16 Jewish businesses are redefining Orchard Street for a new era
17 Apr 2025
Orchard Street in New York City's Lower East Side has long been a focal point for Jewish life. Once a bustling hub of Jewish businesses established by Easter...
17 Apr 2025
JTA
Passover retreats don’t have to be a spiritual and communal exodus
17 Apr 2025
Rabbi Yosie Levine reflects on the growing trend of Passover retreats, where many Jewish families choose to spend the holiday in vacation-like settings inste...
17 Apr 2025
JTA
How small-town Jewish teens like me stay connected in the Bible Belt
17 Apr 2025
Emily Florsheim shares her journey of maintaining Jewish identity while relocating among small Bible Belt towns due to her father's job. Amid frequent moves,...
17 Apr 2025
Moment
We Must Not Forsake Small Town Jewish Life
17 Apr 2025
Rachel Isaacs reflects on her experience revitalizing Jewish life in the small town of Waterville, Maine, where she serves as a rabbi and is the founder of t...
17 Apr 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Rabbi Louis Sachs speaks out about being sued by his former synagogue in Toronto
17 Apr 2025
Rabbi Louis Sachs discusses his legal battle with his former congregation, Beth Torah, which has sued him for breach of contract after he joined Beth Sholom....
17 Apr 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Rabbi Louis Sachs speaks out about being sued by his former synagogue in Toronto
17 Apr 2025
Rabbi Louis Sachs faces a $750,000 lawsuit from his former synagogue, Beth Torah, over allegations of breach of contract after leaving for Beth Sholom. He cl...
17 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
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17 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is reaching out for financial support to continue providing nuanced and in-depth coverage of Jewish topics, Israel, ...
17 Apr 2025
Israel Policy Pod
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Still in Gaza: Yotam Cohen on the Fight to Free His Brother
17 Apr 2025
Yotam Cohen discusses the devastating effects of the Gaza conflict on his family after his brother, Nimrod, was taken captive by Hamas. He emphasizes that mo...
17 Apr 2025
Forward
As Israelis in New York, we're horrified by ICE's detention of one of our Palestinian partners in peace
16 Apr 2025
Israeli citizens living in the U.S. are publicly opposing the detention of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian peace activist, by Immigration and Customs Enforceme...
16 Apr 2025
The Beinart Notebook
April "Ask Me Anything" Tomorrow
16 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart announces an upcoming "Ask Me Anything" session exclusively for Premium members, scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 17, at 2 PM ET. Thi...
16 Apr 2025
JTA
My ‘mixed multitude’ Passover seder was a ringing, singing celebration of diversity
16 Apr 2025
Rabbi Sarah Reines shares a vivid account of her diverse Passover seder, highlighting the concept of "erev rav" or mixed multitude from Exodus, symbolizing t...
16 Apr 2025
JTA
Dozens of members of UK’s largest Jewish group sign letter condemning war in Gaza
16 Apr 2025
Members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, comprising about 10% of its deputies, have publicly condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza through a l...
16 Apr 2025
JTA
How one Washington-area day school saw a surge of recruits in Israel’s military since Oct. 7
16 Apr 2025
The Berman Hebrew Academy in Aspen Hill, Maryland, has witnessed a significant number of its graduates enlist in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) following t...
16 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
The New Antisemitism Czar is a Lubavitcher
16 Apr 2025
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, a Lubavitch Hasid, has been appointed as the U.S. government's new Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, a role that has be...
16 Apr 2025
Forward
Jewish family killed in New York plane crash
16 Apr 2025
A tragic plane crash in New York's Hudson Valley claimed the lives of a Jewish family and their loved ones en route to a Passover celebration. Among the vict...
16 Apr 2025
JTA
What I learned about American Jews while collecting Judaica for LA fire victims
15 Apr 2025
Rachel Steinhardt shares her experience organizing a Judaica collection drive for Jewish families affected by the L.A. wildfires. Through a grassroots initia...
15 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
After 130 years, I’m leaving America for Israel.
15 Apr 2025
Steven Brett Shaklan shares his personal decision to move from the United States to Israel, a change precipitated by a sense of increasing antisemitism and s...
15 Apr 2025
JTA
Jewish family on way to Passover seder killed in NY plane crash
15 Apr 2025
A tragic plane crash claimed the lives of a Jewish family traveling to celebrate Passover in upstate New York. Among the deceased were siblings Karenna and J...
15 Apr 2025
JTA
‘Death to Israel’ scrawled on Northwestern University building during Passover
15 Apr 2025
Vandals scrawled messages such as "death to Israel" and "intifada now" on Northwestern University's buildings during Passover, causing distress among Jewish ...
15 Apr 2025
JTA
Eyeing an escape route in the Trump era, these American Jews are moving to Canada
15 Apr 2025
Amid growing discontent with the political climate in the United States, a segment of American Jews are choosing to relocate to Canada. Motivated by the perc...
15 Apr 2025
JTA
US Jewish voting surges in Zionist election, with ballots open through May 4
15 Apr 2025
American Jewish engagement in the World Zionist Congress election has reached unprecedented levels, with nearly 124,000 ballots already cast, surpassing the ...
15 Apr 2025
Rationalist Judaism
The Gedolim Among Us
15 Apr 2025
Natan Slifkin reflects on encountering individuals of profound courage and community service, emphasizing diverse measures of greatness. The article recounts...
15 Apr 2025
Jewdicious
Perceptions of Israel: What the Data Tell Us
15 Apr 2025
Joanna Landau's presentation at the 2025 Jewish Funders Network Conference highlights troubling insights from recent surveys on American perceptions of Israe...
15 Apr 2025
Jewish Currents
“A Void Only the Houthis Are Filling” - Yemen scholar Helen Lackner explains how the rebel group, once unpopular among its subjects and peripheral in the region, has seen its legitimacy grow due to its action on Gaza.
15 Apr 2025
In an insightful interview with Yemen scholar Helen Lackner, Jewish Currents explores the growing legitimacy of the Houthi rebel group due to its active oppo...
15 Apr 2025
Haaretz Weekly
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What can Israelis and Palestinians learn from post-conflict Ireland?
15 Apr 2025
Drawing on her experience with the Northern Ireland peace process, Bronagh Hinds discusses potential avenues for Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation despite a...
15 Apr 2025
Forward
How a Jewish boy from Canterbury became a Zulu chieftain
14 Apr 2025
Nathaniel Isaacs, a Jewish adventurer from Canterbury, England, became an unlikely historical figure as a Zulu chieftain and colonial participant in Africa. ...
14 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
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13 Apr 2025
Joshua Hoffman from Future of Jewish shares a call to support their free content aimed at providing nuanced insights into Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish wor...
13 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
An Open Letter to My Jewish Child
12 Apr 2025
In an open letter to his son Zev, Adam Hummel reflects on the unique blessings and responsibilities of living a Jewish life rooted in community, tradition, a...
12 Apr 2025
Chabad.org
Chabad In Koh Samui, Thailand, Gears Up For 3,000 Seder Guests!
11 Apr 2025
In Koh Samui, Thailand, the Chabad community is preparing to host a Seder for an astonishing 3,000 guests, including a diverse group of backpackers and expat...
11 Apr 2025
JTA
He went viral for defacing ‘Kidnapped’ hostage posters. Now, he’s attending a rabbi’s Passover seder.
11 Apr 2025
Kurush Mistry, notorious for covering kidnapped hostage posters with anti-Israel signs in a viral incident, embarked on a journey of teshuvah that led to a s...
11 Apr 2025