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Forward 13-year-old charged over shooting threat against Ohio synagogue 14 Dec 2023
A 13-year-old boy in Canton, Ohio, has been arrested and charged with two misdemeanors for planning a mass shooting at a local Reform synagogue. The threat, ...
14 Dec 2023
Forward What to make of the Polish parliament Hanukkah incident 14 Dec 2023
During Hanukkah, a far-right lawmaker in the Polish parliament sprayed a fire extinguisher on the burning candles of a Hanukkah menorah. This incident highli...
14 Dec 2023
Forward Some Israeli Haredim are joining the IDF. Can secular Jews get along with them? 14 Dec 2023
An increasing number of Haredi, or ultra-Orthodox, Jews in Israel are volunteering to serve in the IDF, bridging the divide between the Haredi community and ...
14 Dec 2023
Forward In first comments on jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich, Vladimir Putin said Russia seeks a prisoner exchange 14 Dec 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia seeks a prisoner exchange agreement to free American Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been...
14 Dec 2023
Forward FBI arrests California minor for role in synagogue swatting ring 14 Dec 2023
The FBI has announced the arrest of a minor involved in a swatting ring that targeted synagogues in California. The individual, whose name was not released d...
14 Dec 2023
Kveller To the Random Jewish Mom at the Library 14 Dec 2023
The author describes a chance encounter with another Jewish mom at the library and reflects on the importance of connecting with fellow Jews during challengi...
14 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy In Poland, community carries us through challenging times 14 Dec 2023
Hillel Poland is a community organization that provides a space for Jewish young adults in Poland to explore their Jewish identity and connect with others. I...
14 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Judaica sales surge as community members seek ‘a little Jewish joy’ during a difficult time 14 Dec 2023
Judaica sales have surged following the deadly attack on a synagogue in Pittsburgh. People are seeking physical ways to show support for the Jewish community...
14 Dec 2023
Tablet The Brief Reign of ‘Kid Dropper,’ the Lower East Side Gang Leader 14 Dec 2023
Nathan Kaplan, also known as Kid Dropper or Jack the Dropper, was a Jewish gangster who reigned over the Lower East Side of New York City for four years in t...
14 Dec 2023
Forward Suspect charged with murder in death of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll 13 Dec 2023
A 28-year-old man named Michael Jackson-Bolanos has been charged with the murder of Samantha Woll, the president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue in Det...
13 Dec 2023
Rivkush headphones In her art, Tamara Podemski channels the survival of her ancestors—both Jewish and Indigenous 13 Dec 2023
Tamara Podemski, an artist of Jewish and Indigenous descent, draws on the survival of her ancestors in her work, influenced by their experiences of generatio...
13 Dec 2023
Moment Video Essay | Volunteers Head South to Help Israeli Agriculture 13 Dec 2023
Due to a severe labor shortage in Israeli agriculture, volunteers from various professions and countries have come to help pick fruits and vegetables grown n...
13 Dec 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones What really caused Calgary’s mayor to boycott the Hanukkah ceremony, and what happens next? 13 Dec 2023
Calgary's mayor, Jyoti Gondek, chose to boycott the city's Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony because the organizers wanted it to be a stronger show of suppo...
13 Dec 2023
Ami Menachem Cinner // DuraFrost, SpreadX, Mold Specialists 13 Dec 2023
The article is an interview with Menachem Cinner, an entrepreneur in the construction and real estate industry. Menachem founded DuraFrost, a company that sp...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Austrian teen arrested for alleged plan to attack Vienna synagogue 13 Dec 2023
A 16-year-old Austrian teen was arrested for allegedly planning to attack a synagogue in Vienna. The suspect, who has not been identified, had expressed his ...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Far-right lawmaker shocks Polish parliament by using fire extinguisher on menorah 12 Dec 2023
Far-right Polish lawmaker Grzegorz Braun caused outrage when he used a fire extinguisher to blow out the candles of a menorah in Poland's parliament building...
12 Dec 2023
Forward He was attacked on the way to shul. He read the Torah portion anyway. 12 Dec 2023
Raphy Nissel, a member of the Young Israel of North Beverly Hills synagogue, was attacked on his way to prayer services by a stranger who swung a belt at him...
12 Dec 2023
Forward A priceless Hanukkah story — and it cost only $70 12 Dec 2023
In this article, the author shares a personal story from their childhood about a Hanukkah menorah they purchased from Rosenblums Hebrew Book Store in Chicago...
12 Dec 2023
The Habura headphones Rav Uziel, Hanukka and the IDF: Between Halakha and Hashkafa - Rabbi Daniel Bouskila 12 Dec 2023
In this article, Rabbi Daniel Bouskila examines the tension between Jewish law (Halakha) and Jewish philosophy (Hashkafa) in relation to the celebration of H...
12 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy How do we show up for Israel right now?  12 Dec 2023
The current situation in Israel calls for showing support through volunteering and strategic philanthropic efforts. The goal is to empower and build resilien...
12 Dec 2023
Forward Julie Platt, chair of Jewish federations group, is leading Penn’s board amid leadership transition 11 Dec 2023
Julie Beren Platt, chair of Jewish Federations of North America and vice chair of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) board of trustees, has assumed the ro...
11 Dec 2023
Forward Man charged with hate crime in alleged robbery and assault on Jews in Beverly Hills on Shabbat 11 Dec 2023
A man has been arrested and charged with a hate crime after allegedly assaulting a Jewish man and making antisemitic remarks in Beverly Hills. The victim, Ra...
11 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy The ROI of funding Jewish communal infrastructure in a post-Oct. 7 world 11 Dec 2023
This article discusses the importance of investing in Jewish communal infrastructure in light of the October 7th massacre in Israel and the subsequent rise i...
11 Dec 2023
Rationalist Judaism Cities of Torah Warriors 10 Dec 2023
In this article, the author discusses the concept of charedi cities, which are communities in Israel filled with yeshivas and kollels. These cities continue ...
10 Dec 2023
Jewish Review of Books Letter from Neukölln, Berlin 10 Dec 2023
The authors, a couple of Modern Orthodox-trained rabbis from New York, moved to the Neuklln neighborhood in Berlin, known for its large Arab and Turkish immi...
10 Dec 2023
Forward Rabbi David Wolpe resigns from Harvard antisemitism committee over president’s ‘painfully inadequate testimony’ on campus antisemitism 8 Dec 2023
Rabbi David Wolpe has resigned from the antisemitism advisory committee at Harvard University because of events on campus and the inadequate testimony of the...
8 Dec 2023
Jewish Currents Progressive Zionists Choose a Side - In attending the November 14th March for Israel and refusing to call for a ceasefire, many progressive Jewish groups have cast their lot with the Jewish mainstream. 8 Dec 2023
Progressive Jewish groups, including J Street and Truah, attended a March for Israel on November 14th and refused to call for a ceasefire, aligning themselve...
8 Dec 2023
The Cholent What's Next for the Federation? 8 Dec 2023
The text discusses recent incidents of anti-Semitism and the challenges faced by Jewish community organizations, particularly in the context of universities ...
8 Dec 2023
Halacha Headlines headphones 12/9/23 – Shiur 446 – Daas Torah In Halacha and Hashkafa 8 Dec 2023
In this shiur, Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky and Rabbi Aharon Sorscher discuss the concept of Daas Torah in Halacha and Hashkafa. They explore whether there is a Tor...
8 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Let’s talk schools: time to find an alternative pathway to academia 8 Dec 2023
The discussion addresses the need for alternative pathways to academia in post-16 education in the UK. There is a call for greater diversity in courses, with...
8 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Yavneh College makes comprehensive top 10 8 Dec 2023
Yavneh College in Borehamwood has recently been recognized as one of the top 10 comprehensive schools in England following The Times' revised annual survey. ...
8 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Hostages’ families find all the services they need in one Tel Aviv building 8 Dec 2023
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, based in Tel Aviv, is a civil society organization providing support and advocacy for the families of those abducted...
8 Dec 2023
Forward ‘All about light overcoming darkness’: How US Jews are celebrating Hanukkah with Israel at war 7 Dec 2023
In the wake of the recent conflict between Hamas and Israel, Jewish communities in the US are grappling with how to celebrate Hanukkah while acknowledging th...
7 Dec 2023
Forward Indian Bnei Menashe Jews miraculously survived Oct. 7. Now they’re fighting wars in Israel and India. 7 Dec 2023
The Bnei Menashe Jews, believed to be descendants of the lost tribe of Manasseh, have faced challenges on two fronts: in Israel and in Manipur, India. In Sde...
7 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy Supporting managers when they need it most 7 Dec 2023
The recent attacks on Israel and the outbreak of war have put a tremendous strain on Jewish organizations and their employees. Managers, in particular, are b...
7 Dec 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones These Israelis fled to Canada after Oct. 7: Why some of them want to stay 7 Dec 2023
Amid ongoing conflict in Israel, over 900 Israelis sought refuge in Canada, with some considering staying permanently due to the situation in Israel. Despite...
7 Dec 2023
Unorthodox headphones Shine Bright: Ep. 392 7 Dec 2023
In this episode of Unorthodox, recorded live from Baltimore at the 2023 Conservative/Masorti Shabbaton & Convening, the hosts feature a segment for Hanukkah ...
7 Dec 2023
Tablet Goodbye to Verdugo 7 Dec 2023
The author recounts their experience of moving from Hollywood to the quiet neighborhood of Verdugo Woodlands in Glendale, California. They describe their ini...
7 Dec 2023
People of the Pod headphones Global Antisemitism Report Part 2: The Impact of the Hamas-Israel War in Germany, Asia, and the Arab Gulf 6 Dec 2023
This Global Antisemitism Report focuses on the impact of the Hamas-Israel war on Germany, Asia, and the Arab Gulf. In Germany, there has been a rise in openl...
6 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Good all round – Ofsted’s verdict on Hasmonean Boys 6 Dec 2023
Hasmonean High School for Boys received a good rating in all areas by Ofsted in its first inspection as a single-sex school, after splitting from its previou...
6 Dec 2023
Forward 5 major Jewish groups team up to advocate for Israel and push for ‘accurate’ coverage of Israel-Hamas war 6 Dec 2023
Five major Jewish organizations, including the American Jewish Committee, American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Jewish Federations of North America, Anti...
6 Dec 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones ‘Put two menorahs up in every public square’: Parliament Hill rally urges Canadians to support the Jewish community 6 Dec 2023
Approximately 20,000 people, mainly from Canada's Jewish community, gathered in Ottawa for a rally on Dec. 4 to express support for Israel, call for the rele...
6 Dec 2023
Forward It looks like a church, but murals reveal this shul's Jewish identity 5 Dec 2023
The article discusses the Vilna Shul, the last standing synagogue from the immigrant Jewish communities in Boston. The shul contains unique folk art murals w...
5 Dec 2023
Moment Antisemitism Monitor | Week of August 14, 2023 5 Dec 2023
This week's Antisemitism Monitor highlights several incidents of antisemitism in different parts of the world. In Sherwood, Oregon, an SUV was spray-painted ...
5 Dec 2023
Moment Antisemitism Monitor | Week of June 19, 2023 5 Dec 2023
In this week's Antisemitism Monitor, several incidents of antisemitism are highlighted. In Montana, a Jewish representative confronts Christian lawmakers aft...
5 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider Jayapal sister’s congressional candidacy alarming Portland Jewish leaders 5 Dec 2023
Pro-Israel activists in Portland are troubled by the congressional candidacy of Susheela Jayapal, sister of Rep. Pramila Jayapal, known for her criticism of ...
5 Dec 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Moncton city council urged to revisit the ‘insensitive and callous’ end to municipal menorah lighting 4 Dec 2023
The City of Moncton unexpectedly decided to stop displaying religious symbols on municipal property, including the Hanukkah menorah, causing distress to the ...
4 Dec 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Give Peace a Chance 1 Dec 2023
Tens of thousands gathered in Washington, D.C., in a rally supporting Israel against Hamas, providing a sense of solidarity for the attendees who had felt is...
1 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle JFS named country’s top comprehensive this year 1 Dec 2023
JFS has been recognized as the top comprehensive school in England and Wales in a survey by The Times. Two other Jewish schools, Menorah High School for Girl...
1 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle Simon Marks opens new autism resource unit 1 Dec 2023
Simon Marks Primary School has unveiled a new Autism Resource Provision to support students who struggle in mainstream classrooms, accommodating up to a doze...
1 Dec 2023