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JTA Birthright travelers look different after Oct. 7 — but the effect remains the same, study shows 23 Mar
Brandeis University's Len Saxe has found notable shifts in Birthright Israel program participants and non-participants post-2023. Those whose trips were canc...
23 Mar
JTA Counter-terrorism police investigating after 4 Hatzola ambulances are torched in London 23 Mar
Four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire next to a synagogue in the Jewish neighborhood of Golders Green, London, in an act condemned by British Prime Minist...
23 Mar
Forward The promised land is… Oklahoma? Inside Tulsa’s campaign to court young Jews 23 Mar
Tulsa, Oklahoma, traditionally seen as a tumbleweed town, is drawing attention for its unique initiative, "Tulsa Tomorrow," which actively recruits young Jew...
23 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy When the headlines move on, but the missiles don’t 22 Mar
The ongoing conflict with Iran is a stark reality for many Israelis, as frequent missile attacks disrupt daily life, forcing evacuations, closing schools, an...
22 Mar
The Beinart Notebook “This Is My Home” 22 Mar
Peter Beinart interviews Diana Buttu, a Palestinian lawyer from Haifa, to explore the dynamics of Jewish Israeli society and the perception of the ongoing Ir...
22 Mar
Forward Meet the TikToker trying to revive Judeo-Arabic, the nearly extinct language Jews once spoke across the Arab world 22 Mar
Dan Sheena, a TikTok creator and Arabic teacher, is on a mission to revive the nearly extinct language of Judeo-Arabic through social media and online classe...
22 Mar
Living Lchaim 3 Divorced Frum Men Open Up About The Real Struggle 22 Mar
The episode offers a candid exploration of the divorce experience among frum men, delving into the complexities of emotional struggles, financial burdens lik...
22 Mar
The Cholent Fighting for Freedom 20 Mar
Dalia Ziada, an Egyptian activist and scholar, discusses her journey from viewing Israel as an adversary to advocating for dialogue and understanding between...
20 Mar
JTA ‘Buffer zones’ come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship 20 Mar
A new bill in California, known as AB 2664 or the Safe Worship Zone bill, has been introduced by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan to establish a 100-foot b...
20 Mar
JTA Progressive Jewish group unveils plan to combat hate in NYC — without policing 20 Mar
Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ), a progressive Jewish group, has released a comprehensive plan to combat antisemitic violence in New York City w...
20 Mar
JTA The first and second Jewish mayors of Providence, Rhode Island, just had a shared bar mitzvah 20 Mar
Providence, Rhode Island witnessed an unusual communal and personal celebration as sitting Mayor Brett Smiley and former Mayor David Cicilline participated i...
20 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Israel’s next national mission must be the North 20 Mar
Michal Cohen, CEO of the Rashi Foundation, emphasizes the critical need for focused development in northern Israel, especially in light of recent conflicts. ...
20 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Where do I belong? Making space for adults without children in the Jewish community 20 Mar
Jewish communities often emphasize family-centric programming, which can inadvertently marginalize adults without children, particularly those aged 30-50. In...
20 Mar
18forty A History of Jewish Belonging 19 Mar
Moshe Taragin's article explores the multifaceted nature of Jewish communal identity through the concept of belonging, addressed via three distinct entities—...
19 Mar
JTA Temple Israel’s photographer shares story behind haunting photos of attack aftermath 19 Mar
In a powerful display of photojournalism, Emily Iris Elconin captured the haunting aftermath of an attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Foll...
19 Mar
Emes Ve-Emunah Orthodox Jews and Evangelical Christians 19 Mar
The article discusses the alignment between Orthodox Jews and Evangelical Christians in the United States, particularly on social issues where both groups pr...
19 Mar
JTA Threatening messages, and an arrest, bring antisemitism close to home for a New York rabbi 19 Mar
Rabbi Matt Cutler of Congregation Gates of Heaven in Schenectady, NY, faced antisemitic threats that were swiftly addressed by police, highlighting a broader...
19 Mar
JTA Traumatized by their last evacuation, many in Israel’s north are staying put despite renewed danger 19 Mar
Residents in northern Israel, including those in kibbutzes like Metula and Shlomi near the Lebanese border, are choosing to remain in their communities despi...
19 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Pluralism is a Jewish survival skill 19 Mar
In the face of increasing polarization in society and within Jewish communities, Rabbi David Singer advocates for pluralism as a crucial survival skill. He h...
19 Mar
Forward West Bloomfield Iraqi Christians rushed to aid Temple Israel on a terrifying day. An open invitation for Shabbat followed. 19 Mar
In a heartwarming display of interfaith solidarity, West Bloomfield's Iraqi Christian Chaldean community rapidly responded to an attempted attack on Temple I...
19 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy The vision persists 19 Mar
The Jewish Funders Network International Conference highlighted a shift in focus from innovation to addressing current crises, reflecting a new phase in the ...
19 Mar
Forward Expelled Oberlin Chabad rabbi says he ‘made a mistake’ with explicit social media chats 18 Mar
The article discusses the recent expulsion of Rabbi Scott Elkan, a former co-director of Oberlin Chabad, from Oberlin College after online chats surfaced rev...
18 Mar
JTA NYC synagogues boost security as DHS shutdown stalls federal funding 18 Mar
In the wake of a recent attack at Temple Israel in suburban Detroit and a general rise in antisemitic incidents, New York City synagogues are bolstering secu...
18 Mar
Unpacked The Israeli Community Most Israelis Don't Know Exists 18 Mar
The video explores the story of the African Hebrew Israelites, a group that migrated from the United States to Israel in the belief that they were returning ...
18 Mar
Chabad.org The Way She Met Her Husband Was CRAZY! 18 Mar
In a fascinating episode of the podcast "Ordinary People Extraordinary Stories," the focus is on a remarkable tale of serendipity and destiny in the way a Je...
18 Mar
MomentMag The Life and Legacy of Henrietta Szold with Abby Ginzberg and Nadine Epstein 18 Mar
Henrietta Szold, the founder of Hadassah, is celebrated for her transformative impact on Jewish life and broader society in pre-state Israel. She played a cr...
18 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Fear in the eyes of a small child 18 Mar
Neri Shotan, CEO of the Kibbutz Movement Rehabilitation Fund, shares a poignant reflection on the ongoing struggles faced by Israeli communities, including t...
18 Mar
Mishpacha The End We Cannot See 17 Mar
Cindy Scarr's reflective piece captures the tension and anxiety that pervade daily life when living under the constant threat of sirens, symbolizing impendin...
17 Mar
Mishpacha The Queen of Gateshead Seminary  17 Mar
Rebbetzin Chaya Gitta Miller reflects on her late husband, Rabbi Mordechai Miller ztzl, and the significant impact he made in Gateshead, UK, through the Gate...
17 Mar
Mishpacha The Moment: Issue 1104 17 Mar
The article highlights two compelling narratives. First, the miraculous rescue of Pinny Brecher's family from a car accident with the aid of a window punch, ...
17 Mar
Forward A government takeover could save a struggling Brooklyn hospital — while unsettling the Orthodox Jewish community it serves 17 Mar
The future of Maimonides Medical Center, a vital healthcare institution for Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish community, hangs in the balance as the city steps in t...
17 Mar
JTA Maryland man who sent threatening letters to Jewish institutions sentenced to 3 years in prison 17 Mar
Clift Seferlis, a Maryland resident, was sentenced to three years in prison for sending threatening letters to over 40 Jewish institutions, including the Wei...
17 Mar
JTA Leqaa Kordia, the last Palestinian Columbia protester still in ICE detention, has been released 17 Mar
Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian woman detained by ICE following her involvement in a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University, has been released after over...
17 Mar
The Free Press Canada No Longer Feels Safe for Jews 17 Mar
Antisemitism in Canada has escalated to the point where Jewish communities no longer feel safe. Security measures at synagogues, like rigorous police checks ...
17 Mar
Jewish Insider As war wages in Iran, Justice Dept. reaches ceasefire with Tehran-backed network in Manhattan 17 Mar
In a confidential settlement with significant implications, the U.S. Justice Department dismantled the Alavi Foundation, a New York-based organization allege...
17 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy The moment for systemic change: Andrés Spokoiny’s address to JFN 2025 16 Mar
Andrés Spokoiny delivers a compelling call for systemic change within Jewish philanthropy, focusing on how unfreezing moments, like crises, present unique op...
16 Mar
Chabad.org JewQ International Torah Championship (5786) 16 Mar
The CKids JewQ International Torah Championship is a vibrant display of Jewish learning and community, bringing together young finalists from Chabad Hebrew S...
16 Mar
Kveller I Grew Up at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. For Me and My Family, There’s No Place Like It. 16 Mar
Amidst a shocking attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Kate Schmier reflects on the deep-rooted connection her family has with the synagogue, a place ...
16 Mar
JTA At Temple Israel, both security training and sacred relationships prepared us for the worst 16 Mar
In light of a recent attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, Executive Director Jason Plotkin reflects on the critical role of security trainin...
16 Mar
Chabad.org I Was Anti Religious 16 Mar
This podcast episode explores the personal journey of an individual who shifted from a staunch anti-religious stance to embracing Judaism. The narrative delv...
16 Mar
Jamie Geller Why She Visits the Kotel Almost Every Day | Jamie in the Rova ft. Nina Broder 16 Mar
Jamie Geller's conversation with Nina Broder in "Jamie in the Rova" delves into Broder's deep connection with Jerusalem and her frequent visits to the Wester...
16 Mar
Forward This initiative is helping Israeli war survivors heal through art — and is making therapy cool 16 Mar
Tomer Peretz, an LA-based Israeli artist, founded the 8 Project to help Israeli war survivors heal through art. The program, based in Los Angeles, offers a t...
16 Mar
JTA Israel says slain brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was a Hezbollah commander 16 Mar
In an unsettling connection between global and local tensions, the brother of Ayman Ghazali, the man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan, was identified by ...
16 Mar
JTA Amsterdam Jewish school bombed, in 2nd attack in days on Dutch Jewish institution 16 Mar
A Jewish school in Amsterdam was bombed, marking the second attack on a Dutch Jewish institution within two days. Previously, a similar incident occurred out...
16 Mar
Tablet The School My Grandfather Built Was Bombed in Amsterdam 16 Mar
Pini Dunner reflects on the recent bombing outside the Cheider school in Amsterdam, a school founded by his grandfather Uri Yehuda Adje Cohen. Uri, a Holocau...
16 Mar
eJewishPhilanthropy Dispatch from a nation on the edge 15 Mar
Tova Dorfman reflects on the challenging situation in Israel, where ongoing conflicts have frayed not only the nation's infrastructure but also its social an...
15 Mar
The Free Press Life Goes On at My Synagogue, Including the Hate on Its Doorstep 15 Mar
Amidst the regular Shabbat services at Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the community continues to face the persistent presence of antisemiti...
15 Mar
Forward After attacks, Jewish security watchdogs warn of ‘most elevated and complex threat environment’ in recent history 15 Mar
Following a series of attacks on synagogues in North America and Europe, Jewish security organizations have raised concerns about a highly intensified threat...
15 Mar
Forward 4 teens arrested in Rotterdam synagogue arson 15 Mar
A fire set at a synagogue in Rotterdam marks the latest incident in a troubling series of attacks on Jewish institutions in Europe and North America. Four te...
15 Mar
JTA YU loses in Sweet 16, as Zevi Samet puts up 43 points in his last game with the Maccabees 13 Mar
Yeshiva University's Maccabees concluded their NCAA Division III championship journey in the Sweet 16 with a 101-80 defeat against the Emory University Eagle...
13 Mar