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Efim Marmer's piece details the incredible resilience and dedication of provincial Ukrainian newspapers during the ongoing war, highlighting the difficulties...

This video likely explores the 17th-century synagogue in Tiktin (Tykocin), Poland, which stands as a significant monument reflecting the rich Jewish culture ...

In Philadelphia's Main Line, a controversy unfolded involving Nick Sammoudi, a Palestinian-American and longtime owner of a beloved kosher bagel shop who was...

Ted Comet, a towering figure in Jewish communal life and founder of New York City's annual Israel parade, passed away at 100. Throughout his 75-year career, ...

Ruthie Hollander reflects on how modern Buy Nothing groups on platforms like Facebook remind her of the gemachs of her Orthodox Jewish upbringing. Gemachs, d...

The call for Jewish unity, or "Achdus," often seems challenging, particularly between Charedim and Religious Zionists in Israel. Despite shared religious pra...

Former hostages and their families have joined large protests in Israel against the government's decision to resume military operations in Gaza, fearing for ...

Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is an accessible publication committed to deepening understanding of Judaism, Israel, and Jewish global issues. Sinc...

In the wake of recent global Jewish challenges, the Bronfman Fellowship facilitated critical dialogues between young American and Israeli Jews, confronting c...

Josh Joseph, executive vice president of the Orthodox Union, emphasizes the necessity of developing a robust leadership pipeline within the Jewish nonprofit ...

This episode honors five Canadian Jewish leaders from various provinces who have recently passed away, each leaving behind a significant impact on their comm...

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and green card holder, has written from a Louisiana detention center, calling himself a political prisoner after being...

This discussion, organized by the Wide River Project and featuring Lillie J. Edwards, Rafal Pankowski, Eric K. Ward, and Nadine Epstein, examines the challen...

Nita Lowey, a longtime Jewish lawmaker, left a significant legacy with the passage of the Middle East Partnership for Peace Act (MEPPA), which allocated $250...

Paramedic Shuey recalls an unforgettable call he received one Friday evening after candlelighting. Upon arriving at a patient's home, he was surprised to fin...

Exploring the storied history of the Ruzhin-Sadigura dynasty, this piece chronicles their regal journey from Eastern Europe to Vienna, and finally to Tel Avi...

Paterson, New Jersey, is home to the second-largest Muslim population in the U.S., featuring a prominent Palestinian community. This growing cultural presenc...

The "Family First Inbox" column in Issue 936 of Mishpacha Magazine features a diverse set of reader reactions to recent topics covered. Among the highlights ...

Richard Bernstein, blind from birth, serves as a justice on the Supreme Court of Michigan, exemplifying triumph over adversity. His journey, marked by accomp...

Judy Maltz and Yossi Melman discuss significant issues impacting Israeli and American Jewish communities, including the Trump administration's crackdown on M...

Jewish social impact organizations are currently dealing with increased demands for their services while facing challenges in securing funding. In response, ...

Shoshana Moskowitz shares her deeply personal narrative about the struggles faced by her son Moshe, who battles with anxiety and ADHD. Despite supportive eff...

Jewish day schools across the U.S., including YULA and BMA, are increasingly banning or restricting smartphone use on campuses to combat growing mental healt...

The Orthodox Union's Center for Communal Research has conducted an important study, "Attrition and Connection in American Orthodox Judaism," which explores t...

Dr. Moshe Krakowski examines the phenomena of attrition within American Orthodox Jewish communities, focusing on why individuals raised in Orthodox environme...

Religious misalignment between parents—where one becomes more or less observant than the other—is a significant factor in Orthodox Jewish attrition, accordin...

The OU study on attrition within the observant Jewish community unexpectedly highlighted the significant role of rabbis and religious leaders in shaping indi...

The article discusses a study by the OU's Center for Communal Research (CCR) revealing that many individuals who leave Orthodox Judaism maintain connections ...

OU Israel inaugurated its new headquarters in the Har Hotzvim neighborhood of Jerusalem, marking a strategic milestone in its efforts to enhance support for ...

Efraim Jaffe shares a heartfelt account of his journey through grief after the passing of his wife, Esther. As a widower, he navigates the disorienting silen...

Rabbi Ilan D. Feldman offers a reflective journey through the layers of his synagogue's parking lot as a metaphor for the evolving nature of Jewish observanc...

Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph discusses the challenges and strategies of managing change, emphasizing a gradual approach in spiritual, personal, and organizational c...

Harvey Silikovitz became a sensation as he became the first person with Parkinson's disease to win on the game show Jeopardy!, after an arduous 24-year journ...

As the NCAA March Madness tournaments commence, Jewish coaches are making significant marks with four of them leading top-seeded teams. Bruce Pearl (Auburn),...

Jonathan Dekel-Chen speaks about his son Sagui's 498-day captivity by Hamas, Sagui's eventual release, and the ongoing struggle for other hostages' freedom. ...

The Israeli government is urging thousands of evacuated northern residents to return home after a ceasefire with Hezbollah, though many remain apprehensive a...

In this lecture focusing on the social dynamics of medieval Western Ashkenaz, exclusionary pressures faced by Jewish communities are examined. These pressure...

Arizona's beloved mohel, having performed his 10,000th circumcision, has announced his retirement after a career spanning since 1990. Over the years, he has ...

Amid rising antisemitism following the events of October 7th, Amy Salman describes her personal experiences with antisemitic encounters from her college year...

A recent Purim party at the official residence of Israel's president showcased an inspiring initiative that has been ongoing for 10 years, where custom costu...

Survivor Shoshan Haran provides a poignant account of her family's abduction during an October 2023 Hamas terror attack on Kibbutz Be'eri and their subsequen...

During Purim 2025, Israeli children honored Ariel Bibas, a 4-year-old killed alongside his family during a Gaza kidnapping, by donning Batman costumes, a nod...

The article discusses the push by the Agudah for Charedi Jews to vote for Eretz HaKodesh in the World Zionist Organization (WZO) elections, a party aligned w...

Arielle Angel, Mari Cohen, and Alex Kane analyze the Jewish political response to Mahmoud Khalil's detention by ICE due to his pro-Palestinian activism at Co...

Following the deaths of Ariel and Kfir Bibas, young children who were held captive in Gaza, families globally are honoring them by dressing as Batman for Pur...

The article emphasizes the importance of investing in the professional development of Jewish educators and challenges existing perceptions that equate ongoin...

Gary Rosenblatt reflects on his long history of crafting Purim Spoofs, nostalgic yet aware of the challenges in contemporary satire amidst current global and...

The 2025 NYC mayoral election is pivotal for the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism and political divisions exacerbated by recent conflicts and nation...

The case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and permanent U.S. resident arrested at Columbia University, has sparked heated debate regarding free spee...

Rabbi David E. Levy of The Jewish Education Project discusses the evolution of part-time Jewish education, emphasizing the need for programs that inspire joy...