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Living Lchaim I Survived a Fatal Plane Crash That Should Have Killed Me 15 Feb 2025
Yisroel Brownstein's account of surviving the 1989 United Flight 232 crash at the age of nine highlights not only the physical trauma but also the profound e...
15 Feb 2025
18forty Out of Sync With Israel, But Never Out of Love 15 Feb 2025
Sruli Fruchter explores the emotional and temporal disconnect between Diaspora Jews and Israel in light of recent conflicts. This dissonance is characterized...
15 Feb 2025
Future of Jewish Judaism is not a religion. 14 Feb 2025
Ben Freeman's essay challenges the traditional view of Judaism as merely a religion, emphasizing its identity as a nation and indigenous people to the Land o...
14 Feb 2025
Forward What will you do if ICE shows up at your synagogue? 14 Feb 2025
The article explores the challenges faced by a synagogue and its preschool in responding to President Trump's executive order allowing ICE to conduct enforce...
14 Feb 2025
Israel: State of a Nation There is no word in the English language to describe what happened at Kibbutz Nir Oz on 10/7 14 Feb 2025
On October 7, 2023, Kibbutz Nir Oz experienced an indescribable tragedy when Sagui Dekel-Chen and others were taken hostage by Hamas. This event is seen thro...
14 Feb 2025
JTA Keith Siegel, American-Israeli freed from Gaza, exhorts Donald Trump on behalf of remaining hostages 14 Feb 2025
Keith Siegel, an American-Israeli who was recently freed from Gaza amidst a fragile ceasefire, publicly thanked former U.S. President Donald Trump for his ro...
14 Feb 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy A vision for Jewish flourishing on campus 14 Feb 2025
Jewish campus leaders urge a shift from merely responding to antisemitism to promoting Jewish flourishing in colleges. Hillels and similar organizations are ...
14 Feb 2025
Israel: State of a Nation What's at stake in Phase 2 of the hostage ransom deal? | Eylon Levy with Lishay Lavi 13 Feb 2025
The video discusses the critical negotiations and implications surrounding the second phase of a hostage ransom deal involving Israeli hostages. With persona...
13 Feb 2025
JTA Jewish philanthropists launch climate initiative with $18M for advocacy in US and Israel 13 Feb 2025
The newly established Jewish Climate Trust has secured $18 million in commitments for climate advocacy in the United States and Israel, emphasizing the Jewis...
13 Feb 2025
Future of Jewish If you can, please help us keep serving you. 13 Feb 2025
Joshua Hoffman, representing Future of Jewish, seeks financial support to maintain their mission of providing nuanced insights into Judaism, Israel, and the ...
13 Feb 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Klal Yisrael: Moving beyond binary descriptions 13 Feb 2025
Jewish identity is often oversimplified into binary categories like connected vs. disconnected or engaged vs. unengaged. The Jim Joseph Foundation argues thi...
13 Feb 2025
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones For Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg, environmentalism isn't adjacent to Judaism—it's a core tenet 13 Feb 2025
Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg discusses his journey from Orthodox Judaism to becoming a leader in the Jewish Renewal movement, focusing on integrating eco-spirituali...
13 Feb 2025
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones For Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg, environmentalism isn't adjacent to Judaism—it's a core tenet 13 Feb 2025
Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg, a new Renewal rabbi, discusses how environmentalism is at the core of Judaism, especially pertinent with the approach of Tu b'Shevat. ...
13 Feb 2025
JTA A Long Island Jewish school creates a living memorial to alumnus killed on Oct. 7 12 Feb 2025
The Schechter School of Long Island has created a living memorial for Omer Neutra, an alumnus and Israeli soldier killed in a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023...
12 Feb 2025
JTA Burned trees, traumatized animals: Nature is revealing the unseen effects of Israel’s wars 12 Feb 2025
In the Hula Valley, Israel, the environmental impacts of conflicts with Hezbollah have become increasingly evident. Charred forests and disrupted ecosystems ...
12 Feb 2025
Unpacked Are These Africans Descended from Ancient Jews? | Unpacked 12 Feb 2025
The video explores the Lemba tribe from Zimbabwe and South Africa, who maintain Jewish traditions like observing Shabbat and keeping kosher, yet have largely...
12 Feb 2025
JTA 56% of American Jews changed behavior in the past year over antisemitism fears, survey finds 12 Feb 2025
A recent survey conducted by the American Jewish Committee (AJC) reveals that over half of American Jews have altered their behavior due to antisemitism fear...
12 Feb 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy When worlds collide: Unexpected lessons from running both a business and a nonprofit 12 Feb 2025
Adi Vaxman, founder of Operation Israel and CEO of Sheba Consulting, highlights the innovative potential of merging strategies from business and nonprofit se...
12 Feb 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy The ripple effect of Jewish social innovation 12 Feb 2025
Aaron Katler reflects on the enduring impact of Joshua Venture, a pioneering initiative in Jewish social innovation, which merged with UpStart, Bikkurim, and...
12 Feb 2025
Unorthodox headphones How to Be a Jew … Among Friends 12 Feb 2025
Journalist and friendship expert Anna Goldfarb discusses the complexities of maintaining and building friendships in modern times, emphasizing the need for m...
12 Feb 2025
Unorthodox headphones How to Be a Jew … Among Friends 12 Feb 2025
Anna Goldfarb explores the intricacies of modern friendship, emphasizing the need for clear and meaningful connections in a digitally-driven world. She discu...
12 Feb 2025
Forward How a hostage's brother became a hero in Israel 12 Feb 2025
Sharon Sharabi has emerged as a pivotal figure in Israel, advocating for the return of hostages following his brother Eli's release. Despite immense personal...
12 Feb 2025
Forward A century-old Zionist group is being rebooted with a new motto: ‘Jews fight back’ 11 Feb 2025
The article examines the revival of Betar, a century-old Zionist organization, being revived under the leadership of public relations executive Ronn Torossia...
11 Feb 2025
Forward The abuse of Israeli hostages shocks a ‘bring them home’ movement that feeds on hope 11 Feb 2025
The release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas continues to evoke strong emotions among Jewish communities worldwide, particularly after three male hostages w...
11 Feb 2025
JTA Why many Jews in and around Park Slope are mobilizing to vote their City Council representative out of office 11 Feb 2025
Jewish residents and community leaders in Park Slope, Brooklyn, are mobilizing against their City Council representative, Shahana Hanif, due to dissatisfacti...
11 Feb 2025
Mishpacha To Rock the Cradle: Chapter 17 11 Feb 2025
Leebie is a character in a story centered around the yearly Herzog family barbeque in the Catskills, hosted by her brother-in-law Shmuel Herzog. Amidst the t...
11 Feb 2025
Mishpacha 20 Questions for Ariella Schiller 11 Feb 2025
Ariella Schiller, a talented writer based in Yerushalayim, captivates readers with her compelling serials and insightful features in publications like Mishpa...
11 Feb 2025
Mishpacha Lie of the Land: Chapter 35 11 Feb 2025
In chapter 35 of "Lie of the Land" by Cindy Scarr, Penina navigates the aftermath of a harrowing incident, reflecting on a date that took an unexpectedly dan...
11 Feb 2025
Mishpacha A Little Too Late    11 Feb 2025
Addressing the challenges of a growing school, this story reflects on the difficulties of maintaining personal connections with students. Centered around Riv...
11 Feb 2025
The Cholent Sponsored: Discover Jewish Cohousing for All Families and Ages 11 Feb 2025
Berkeley Moshav offers a unique Jewish cohousing experience in California, fostering strong communal bonds across all ages. This intentional community combin...
11 Feb 2025
JTA 3 of the largest Jewish denominations are suing the Trump administration over ICE raids 11 Feb 2025
Three major Jewish denominations — Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist — alongside Christian groups, are suing the Department of Homeland Security to...
11 Feb 2025
18forty headphones Frieda Vizel: How the World Misunderstands Hasidic Jewry [Outreach 2/5] 11 Feb 2025
Frieda Vizel, a former Satmar Hasid, serves as a cultural translator by conducting tours of Hasidic Williamsburg, bridging the gap between the secluded commu...
11 Feb 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy The Jewish Emergent Network: From emergence to evolution 11 Feb 2025
The Jewish Emergent Network, launched in 2014 with organizations like IKAR and Kavana, has played a pivotal role in fostering innovative Jewish communities t...
11 Feb 2025
JTA HIAS sues Donald Trump over refugee freeze 11 Feb 2025
HIAS, a prominent Jewish refugee aid organization, has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, challenging his executive order that suspends refugee ...
11 Feb 2025
Kveller Hostage Or Levy Finally Reunites With 3-Year-Old Son 10 Feb 2025
Or Levy, an Israeli father recently released after over 500 days of captivity by Hamas, has been reunited with his 3-year-old son Almog. The emotional reunio...
10 Feb 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Why Are They Silent? 10 Feb 2025
Lakewood, New Jersey, renowned for its significant Torah study community, faces scrutiny due to fraudulent activities among some of its members. Despite the ...
10 Feb 2025
Jewish History Lectures Eurafrican Jews in the Caribbean 9 Feb 2025
The video explores the history and cultural integration of Eurafrican Jews in the Caribbean. It examines the unique Jewish communities that emerged as a resu...
9 Feb 2025
The Beinart Notebook Debra Dash Moore 9 Feb 2025
Deborah Dash Moore, a prominent scholar at the University of Michigan, has been analyzing various surveys of American Jewish opinion. She finds that the narr...
9 Feb 2025
JTA Was the Jewish Bronx the ‘paradise’ that it seemed? 9 Feb 2025
In his book "Paradise Bronx," Ian Frazier offers a nuanced history of the Bronx's Jewish community, exploring its rise and decline during the 20th century. T...
9 Feb 2025
JTA 34 liberal Jewish groups sign statement defending DEI as an ‘invaluable tool’ 7 Feb 2025
Liberal Jewish organizations are rallying in defense of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives amidst rising political challenges and accusations...
7 Feb 2025
JTA Swanky, secular Shabbat parties keep popping up in NYC 7 Feb 2025
In New York City, a novel trend is emerging where Shabbat dinners blend traditional Jewish Sabbath customs with stylish, secular settings. These events, such...
7 Feb 2025
The Cholent Lobby Day Faces New Challenges 7 Feb 2025
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Seattle faced significant challenges during their annual Lobby Day, primarily due to a constrained s...
7 Feb 2025
Forward Hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami and Or Levy to be released tomorrow 7 Feb 2025
Hamas has announced the planned release of three Israeli hostages, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire that began...
7 Feb 2025
JTA Hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami and Or Levy to be released Saturday 7 Feb 2025
Hamas announced the planned release of three male hostages, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy, on Saturday, marking the fifth release since the current ...
7 Feb 2025
JTA Hebrew Union College’s New York campus will relocate to the Upper West Side 7 Feb 2025
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR), a key rabbinical seminary of the Reform movement, is moving its New York campus to the Upper Wes...
7 Feb 2025
Chabad.org Expert Therapist Reveals The Truth About Generational Trauma 7 Feb 2025
Dr. Robyn Koslowitz delves into the concept of generational trauma, particularly within Jewish communities. In this exploration, she discusses the historical...
7 Feb 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Redoubling Hindu-Jewish friendship 7 Feb 2025
Hindu-Jewish relations have a rich history of mutual respect and cultural exchange that continues to flourish, particularly in the United States, where both ...
7 Feb 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy The return to Israel educational travel 7 Feb 2025
Avi Rubel, CEO of Honeymoon Israel, reflects on the organization's challenges and renewed commitments to educational travel in Israel following the traumatic...
7 Feb 2025
Forward May a Jewish nonprofit talk about something besides Israel and antisemitism? 7 Feb 2025
Beth Harpaz addresses the challenges faced by a Jewish nonprofit seeking to engage its community on issues beyond Israel and antisemitism. The organization's...
7 Feb 2025
Chabad.org The Sixth Chabad Rebbe, the Rayatz: Unwavering Leadership in America 6 Feb 2025
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, the sixth Chabad Rebbe, also known as the Rayatz, faced immense challenges after fleeing Europe and arriving in America duri...
6 Feb 2025