Communities

Jewish Table Spanakopita Beans 10 Jan

The author of this blog post reflects on the absence of snow in New York City and proceeds to share a recipe for Spanakopita Beans. They mention that while t...

10 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah The Tunnels of 770 10 Jan

A group of Lubavitch Meshichists secretly built tunnels underneath the Chabad headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. When construction crews were c...

10 Jan

Jewish Chronicle Charedi campaigner warns against moves to register children not in school 10 Jan

Conservative MP Flick Drummond is reintroducing a bill to register children educated at home or in yeshivot, prompting concerns from Charedi campaigners like...

10 Jan

Jewish Chronicle Chabad’s tunnel disagreement is part of a schism that goes back decades 10 Jan

The Chabad community has been divided for decades over whether Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, who passed away in 1994, coul...

10 Jan

JTA Antisemitic incidents have ‘skyrocketed’ in the United States post-Oct. 7, ADL reports 10 Jan

According to a report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), incidents of antisemitism in the United States have surged since Hamas' invasion of Israel on Octo...

10 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy Ten principles for leadership in a post-Oct. 7 world 10 Jan

Jewish professionals in leadership roles are facing unique challenges in the wake of recent events in Israel. In order to effectively lead and support others...

10 Jan

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner ‘It was like standing in a shtetl right after a pogrom’: Why solidarity missions are the only tourism to Israel right now 10 Jan

Vancouver rabbis joined a volunteer mission to Israel, which is experiencing a tourism shift from leisure to volunteerism due to ongoing conflict, highlighti...

10 Jan

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner ‘It was like standing in a shtetl right after a pogrom’: Why solidarity missions are the only tourism to Israel right now 10 Jan

Rabbi Dan Moskowitz and Rabbi Carey Brown, along with other spiritual leaders, traveled to Israel as part of a solidarity mission to support communities affe...

10 Jan

Ami Chaim Kay (Artem Khvochtchev) // Umba Group/Black & Decker Pest Control Products 10 Jan

Chaim Kay, also known as Artem Khvochtchev, is the founder of a business that produces Black & Decker licensed pest control products. He shares his personal ...

10 Jan

Forward Eyal Shani’s fast-casual Times Square restaurant is going kosher 10 Jan

Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani is turning his fast-casual restaurant Miznon in Times Square into a certified kosher establishment. The move comes after th...

10 Jan

Forward So why were those yeshiva students digging a tunnel at Chabad headquarters? 9 Jan

A group of yeshiva students at Chabad Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn, known as meshichisten, dug a tunnel to dispose of debris from an unauthorized expan...

9 Jan

Mishpacha What Happened to Hard Work? 9 Jan

This article discusses the decline of a high-average to strong student population in Jewish elementary schools, resulting in a lower standard of work for all...

9 Jan

Mishpacha Family First Inbox: Issue 876 9 Jan

The first letter discusses the experience of growing up as a shlucha (emissary) and the importance of always being on a mission, no matter where one is. The ...

9 Jan

Mishpacha “Do I Push My Son to Do His Homework?” 9 Jan

This article discusses the dilemma faced by parents when it comes to their child's homework. While some parents feel it is their responsibility to ensure the...

9 Jan

JTA 12 arrested as fracas breaks out over tunnel at Chabad headquarters 9 Jan

A dispute over a tunnel at the Chabad-Lubavitch movements world headquarters in Crown Heights, Brooklyn led to 12 arrests. The tunnel, which was opened by Ch...

9 Jan

Haaretz Weekly 'How can we expect others to empathize with us when we fail to empathize with Palestinians?' 9 Jan

Rabbi Sharon Brous, a prominent progressive Jewish voice, recently expressed her frustration with the lack of empathy shown by some allies on the left toward...

9 Jan

Forward Arrests at Chabad’s iconic headquarters after students thwart attempt to fill secret tunnel 9 Jan

Arrests were made at the Chabad headquarters in Crown Heights, Brooklyn after Chabad students attempted to prevent construction crews from filling a secret t...

9 Jan

Tablet Unrestricted Immigration Is a Real Problem 9 Jan

The article discusses the issue of unrestricted immigration in the United States under the Biden administration. It highlights the historic rates of immigrat...

9 Jan

Forward A messy morning commute in NYC as pro-Palestinian protests shut down East River bridges and Holland Tunnel 8 Jan

Protests in New York City by pro-Palestinian groups resulted in major traffic delays as bridges and tunnels were shut down. The goal of the protests was to d...

8 Jan

Forward In Princess Diana's red dress, a symbol of the Jewish rise to prominence in the UK shmatta business 8 Jan

The Museum of London is hosting an exhibition called "Fashion City: How Jewish Londoners Shaped Global Style," highlighting the significant contributions of ...

8 Jan

Jewish Chronicle Ask a rabbi: Can my remains be buried in more than one cemetery? 8 Jan

In considering the question of whether one's remains can be buried in more than one cemetery, an Orthodox perspective emphasizes the importance of complete a...

8 Jan

Forward The worst thing American Jews can do right now is hide 8 Jan

The author shares a personal experience of his synagogue moving their Shabbat mincha service to an undisclosed location out of fear of a nearby protest turni...

8 Jan

Mishpacha Who was Joanna of Burgos? (Feat. Yael Krumbein) 8 Jan

In this episode, Yael Krumbein discusses the story of Joanna of Burgos, a woman whose faith was tested during the 1391 massacres in Spain and the Spanish Inq...

8 Jan

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner Toronto police chief apologizes after officer carries Tim Hortons coffee for anti-Israel protesters 8 Jan

Toronto's recent surge in anti-Israel protests has sparked intense debates about law enforcement's role, following a viral video of police officers assisting...

8 Jan

Tablet Kosher Omakase Restaurants Take Off 8 Jan

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the emergence of new dining trends, including the hiring of private chefs to create unique dining experiences at home. In th...

8 Jan

Rationalist Judaism The Letter of the Mothers 7 Jan

The Letter of the Mothers is a public letter written by Dr. Tehila Elitzur, a Torah teacher at Herzog College, addressed to the mothers of ultra-Orthodox yes...

7 Jan

JTA The Jewish Sport Report: Why Kyrie Irving is making Jewish headlines again 5 Jan

The article discusses an incident involving NBA player Kyrie Irving and rabbis from Chabad who brought signs expressing Jewish pride to a game. Irving claims...

5 Jan

New Voices A Yiddish Camp Saga 5 Jan

The article recounts the author's experience at Camp Kinder Ring, a Yiddish camp in upstate New York. The camp, hosted by The Workers Circle, brings together...

5 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy Generation gap 5 Jan

The author reflects on their experience growing up in the Reform movement and how it shaped their Jewish identity. They discuss the fusion of Jewish traditio...

5 Jan

Tikvah Our Favorite Conversations of 2023 5 Jan

In this episode, host Jonathan Silver looks back at some of the most interesting conversations from 2023, covering a wide range of topics in modern Jewish li...

5 Jan

Forward Police say fire at Toronto Jewish deli was likely a hate crime. A local rabbi is not surprised 5 Jan

A fire that occurred at a Jewish deli in Toronto is being investigated by police as a hate crime. Rabbi Shmuel Neft, who lives near the deli, stated that thi...

5 Jan

Forward NYPD reports 31 antisemitic crimes in December, as Gaza war surge appears to subside 4 Jan

The NYPD reported 31 antisemitic hate crimes in December, which is a spike compared to the same month last year but lower than October and November. The incr...

4 Jan

JTA Holocaust survivor who became a bat mitzvah at 91 dies in Buenos Aires 4 Jan

Eugenia Unger, a Holocaust survivor and founding member of the Holocaust Museum of Buenos Aires, passed away at the age of 97. In 2017, she made headlines wh...

4 Jan

Forward To welcome interfaith couples, this Conservative synagogue hired a rabbi who’s allowed to wed them 4 Jan

Congregation Shirat Hayam, a Conservative synagogue in Swampscott, Massachusetts, has hired Cantor Sarah Freudenberger, who is permitted to officiate interfa...

4 Jan

Forward Sex offender who gave high profile interview to Hasidic comedian pleads guilty to new charges 4 Jan

Gershon Selinger, a convicted sex offender, has pleaded guilty to new abuse charges involving a minor. The incident occurred in 2008, and Selinger will be se...

4 Jan

JTA Wars in Israel and Ukraine take center stage in Israel for Jews with roots in the former Soviet Union 4 Jan

Jews with roots in the former Soviet Union gathered in Israel for an event organized by Limmud FSU to express solidarity and strengthen their sense of commun...

4 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy Torah is more than a career path 4 Jan

In this article, the author discusses the trend of attaching career goals and qualifications to women's Torah study. While offering college credits and train...

4 Jan

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner These Canadians are still writing letters to Israeli hostages—even while the Red Cross isn’t delivering them 4 Jan

The Canadian Jewish community, through a campaign called You Are Not Forgotten, has been writing letters to the 119 Israeli hostages, despite challenges in d...

4 Jan

Tablet Do You Have Any Other Place to Live? 4 Jan

The article discusses the divide between Israel's patriotic citizenry and its progressive elites in the wake of the recent conflict. The reporter, Ilana Daya...

4 Jan

Forward Bnei Menashe community disputes Israeli reports of 7 killed in India violence 3 Jan

The Bnei Menashe Jewish community is disputing the Israeli parliamentary report that claimed seven community members were killed in a missile strike in North...

3 Jan

Kveller Alanis Morissette Discovers She’s ‘Super Jewish’ on ‘Finding Your Roots’ 3 Jan

In a recent episode of the PBS show Finding Your Roots, singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette discovers her Jewish heritage for the first time at the age of 28...

3 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy Young Jewish leaders in Latin America are seeking a voice 3 Jan

A recent gathering of young Jewish leaders from Latin America and the U.S. revealed a common concern: the lack of opportunities for young professionals to as...

3 Jan

Ami David Weinraub // Brown & Weinraub 3 Jan

The article discusses David Weinraub, a highly successful lobbyist and founder of the lobbying firm Brown & Weinraub. Lobbying involves seeking to influence ...

3 Jan

Tablet Recipe for Remembrance 3 Jan

Gavin Beinart-Smollan, during his masters degree research, discovered the rich history contained within his mom's collection of South African Jewish cookbook...

3 Jan

JTA 7 members of India’s Bnei Menashe community reportedly killed in rocket attack near synagogue 2 Jan

Seven members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community in India were killed in a rocket attack near a synagogue in the state of Manipur. The attack was not inten...

2 Jan

JTA Israeli parliamentary committee says 7 members of India’s Bnei Menashe community killed in rocket attack near synagogue 2 Jan

According to an Israeli parliamentary committee, seven members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community in India were killed in a rocket attack near a synagogue ...

2 Jan

Forward Israeli soldier Amichai Oster, son of Jewish journalist, is killed in Gaza 2 Jan

Amichai Oster, an Israeli-American soldier, was killed in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Oster had returned to Israel after receiving a draft notice whil...

2 Jan

Forward 7 Jews in India die in a rocket attack on their synagogue. Here is why it was not considered an antisemitic attack. 2 Jan

A rocket attack on a synagogue in northeast India resulted in the death of seven members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community, a group that identifies as des...

2 Jan

Forward Lauren Boebert’s Jewish rival said he scared her out of their race. What happens to him now? 2 Jan

Rep. Lauren Boebert, known for provocative behavior and conspiracy theories, has announced that she will not seek re-election in the Colorado district where ...

2 Jan

Mishpacha Money Mindset: Chapter 5 2 Jan

In this chapter of "Money Mindset," the participants discuss their personal challenges in changing their money narrative. Tamar shares her struggle with impl...

2 Jan