JTA
At the Jerusalem synagogue where Hersh Goldberg-Polin danced in life, grief and anger reign after his death
1 Sep
The Jerusalem synagogue of the egalitarian Hakhel congregation became a poignant setting for mourning after Hersh Goldberg-Polin's murder by Hamas terrorists...
1 Sep
Forward
From Rachel Goldberg-Polin, we all heard the piercing cry of Jewish motherhood
1 Sep
The article vividly captures the emotions and resilience of Jewish mothers, particularly Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was t...
1 Sep
Kveller
Each of the 6 Murdered Hostages Recovered in Rafah Was an Entire Universe
1 Sep
The recent tragedy of six Israeli hostages murdered in Rafah by Hamas militants—Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Ori Danino, Almog Sarusi, ...
1 Sep
Forward
Thanks to his mother, we are all sitting shiva for Hersh Goldberg-Polin
1 Sep
The tragic death of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a young American-Israeli hostage, has resonated deeply within the global Jewish community. His mother, Rachel Goldb...
1 Sep
Jewish History Lectures
113. Four Jewish Survival Strategies developed in the Byzantine Empire
1 Sep
This video, part of the Jewish History Lab series by Henry Abramson, delves into four key survival strategies that the Jewish community developed during the ...
1 Sep
Jewish Chronicle
As your children start the new school year, think of Ariel and Kfir
1 Sep
This emotionally charged article reflects on the start of the school year in Israel, contrasting the joy of children embarking on new educational adventures ...
1 Sep
Forward
Man arrested after allegedly attacking Jewish students at University of Pittsburgh
1 Sep
A man was arrested after allegedly attacking Jewish students at the University of Pittsburgh, an incident that underscores ongoing tensions on American campu...
1 Sep
Living Lchaim
Surviving The Nova Festival Massacre Changed My Life
1 Sep
Yona Assaraf, along with her husband Roi, recounts their transformative journey following the harrowing experience of surviving the Nova Festival massacre on...
1 Sep
Hadassah
These Teens Are Keeping Sephardic Culture Alive
31 Aug
Judah Roberts, a 16-year-old from Boca Raton with Sephardic ancestry, is leading efforts to preserve the Ladino language and Sephardic culture through the ne...
31 Aug
Future of Jewish
There is no such thing as a 'typical' Jew.
31 Aug
In a reflection on the diversity of the Jewish community, this piece argues against the notion of a "typical" Jew, emphasizing the rich variety in traditions...
31 Aug
Hadassah
Pop Up Cafe Offers Pastries and Purpose for October 7 Survivors
30 Aug
Caf Otef is a novel initiative started by Tamir Barelko and a team of entrepreneurs aimed at supporting thousands of displaced Israelis from the region aroun...
30 Aug
Forward
Michael Lerner, influential rabbi-activist and founder of Tikkun magazine, dies at 81
30 Aug
Rabbi Michael Lerner, a prominent figure in Jewish-American progressive thought, has died at 81. He was the founder of Tikkun magazine, which he launched in ...
30 Aug
Forward
In Auschwitz, a modern love story sparks a new Jewish chapter
30 Aug
In Oswiecim, Poland, a town historically significant for its Jewish community, a modern love story unfolds between Hila Weisz, an Israeli with Holocaust-surv...
30 Aug
Hadassah
The Appeal of Making Aliyah in the Shadow of October 7
30 Aug
The article explores the motivations and experiences of Jews making aliyah, the immigration of Jews from the diaspora to Israel, particularly following the O...
30 Aug
JTA
Temple University investigating pro-Palestinian march at campus Hillel
30 Aug
Temple University is investigating a pro-Palestinian demonstration that took place at its Hillel center, where protesters used megaphones to address those in...
30 Aug
Forward
College students are already protesting — and getting arrested — over Israel this semester
30 Aug
Amid the start of the fall semester, universities across the United States, including the University of Michigan, are experiencing resurgent pro-Palestinian ...
30 Aug
Tablet
The Men Who Weren’t There
30 Aug
This article explores the historical narrative of Jewish husbands mysteriously vanishing in the early 20th century, focusing on their impact on families and ...
30 Aug
Tablet
Out of Chaos, a Dancing Star
30 Aug
The essay "Out of Chaos, a Dancing Star" is a reflective piece that explores the author's complex relationship with his father, Ethan, through a series of re...
30 Aug
Forward
For Jewish students at McGill like me, our return to campus is filled with dread
29 Aug
Sophie Block, a Jewish student at McGill University, describes her anxiety returning to a campus environment charged with intense pro-Palestinian activism an...
29 Aug
Future of Jewish
As a lifelong Jewish Democrat, it pains me to say this.
29 Aug
In this anonymous essay, the author, a lifelong Jewish Democrat and college professor, grapples with the growing exclusion of Jews from American public life,...
29 Aug
JTA
This Jewish teen is bringing sustainable gardening to NYC correctional facilities
29 Aug
Steven Hoffen, a 16-year-old from the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is pioneering sustainable hydroponic farming initiatives in New York City's correctional ...
29 Aug
The Beinart Notebook
Joshua Leifer on the Future of American Jews
29 Aug
Joshua Leifer's book "Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life" delivers a sweeping analysis of the trajectory ...
29 Aug
Forward
After 10/7, Jewish federations raised $850 million for Israel. 40% is unspent
29 Aug
Jewish federations in North America, responding to the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks in southern Israel, raised over $850 million for Israeli recovery ef...
29 Aug
Forward
I don’t belong to a synagogue. Can I be buried in a Jewish cemetery?
29 Aug
In a recent article for The Forward's long-running advice column, Bintel Brief, a reader inquires about his right to a Jewish burial in the cemetery of his a...
29 Aug
JTA
New School student senate blocks funding to clubs in an effort to demand ‘divestment’ from Israel
29 Aug
The student senate at The New School in Manhattan voted to suspend funding for all student organizations, demanding the university divest from companies link...
29 Aug
The Beinart Notebook
Ask Me Anything
29 Aug
Peter is hosting the first monthly "Ask Me Anything" session exclusively for Premium subscribers, scheduled at 11am Eastern. During this call, subscribers ha...
29 Aug
eJewishPhilanthropy
Once more into the fray, but not alone
29 Aug
The article discusses the experiences of Eliana Goldin, a Jewish senior at Columbia University, who is navigating her Jewish identity and combating antisemit...
29 Aug
Promised Podcast
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The “Remembering Zachariah” Edition
29 Aug
This episode of the Promised Podcast provides a poignant remembrance of Zachariah Haber, an IDF soldier and promising scholar whose life was tragically cut s...
29 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
The infinite joys of having a big Jewish family
29 Aug
In "The infinite joys of having a big Jewish family," Vicki Belovski shares personal reflections on the unique dynamics and enduring connections within her l...
29 Aug
Jewish Insider
Alsobrooks works to shore up support among Jewish voters in Maryland
29 Aug
In a pivotal Maryland Senate race, Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks is striving to secure support from Jewish voters, traditionally a Democratic bloc, ...
29 Aug
JTA
Emet Classical Academy, NYC Jewish school focused on the ‘great intellectual history of the west,’ is opening with 40 students
28 Aug
Emet Classical Academy, a new Jewish school in New York City founded by the Tikvah Fund, is opening with an enrollment of 40 students across three grades. Th...
28 Aug
Forward
How universities have changed their policies on protest because of the war in Gaza
28 Aug
In response to recent protests related to the war in Gaza, universities across the United States are implementing new policies to manage campus activism. Col...
28 Aug
JTA
At 28, Ireland’s new chief rabbi is leading an aging population in a time of turmoil
28 Aug
Yoni Wieder, at 28, recently became Ireland's Chief Rabbi, taking leadership at a time of tension for the small Jewish community. With Ireland's critical sta...
28 Aug
JTA
For rabbis writing High Holiday sermons during the Israel-Hamas war, procrastination pays off
28 Aug
As rabbis prepare High Holiday sermons amid the Israel-Hamas war and upcoming U.S. presidential election, they navigate the challenge of rapidly evolving cur...
28 Aug
Forward
Why pro-Palestinian students at U of Michigan are trying to stop funding for Frisbee and dance teams
28 Aug
At the University of Michigan, the newly elected student government, led by the Shut It Down Party, is attempting to leverage its control over a $1.3 million...
28 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Letters to the Editor, September 30 2024
28 Aug
The letters to the editor reflect a range of Jewish community perspectives and concerns, from observations on the diminishing pro-Palestinian activism and it...
28 Aug
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jewish donors and the case for CUNY
28 Aug
The article discusses the potential of redirecting financial support from Jewish donors, who have distanced themselves from Ivy League institutions, towards ...
28 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from August 30 to September 6
28 Aug
The article provides Shabbat timings for various locations in the UK from August 30 to September 6, along with the Torah portion "Reeh" and Haftarah readings...
28 Aug
eJewishPhilanthropy
Keep faith: Why the Jewish community shouldn’t abandon engagement efforts with mainline Protestants
28 Aug
The article discusses the importance of maintaining engagement efforts between the Jewish community and mainline Protestant denominations to foster construct...
28 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
This October 7 memorial will be a beacon of hope
28 Aug
Lisa and Michael Marlowe, the parents of Jake Marlowe who was tragically murdered at the Nova Peace Festival on October 7, 2023, are advocating for the creat...
28 Aug
Ami
When Anti-Semites Target Us // How pro-Palestinian groups are harassing a chasidic-owned business
28 Aug
In the article from Ami Magazine, Reb Shloime Weber and his son, Sruly, discuss the harassment faced by their chasidic-owned international shipping company b...
28 Aug
Ami
Yoely (Joel) Neuman // Hiring 4 Less
28 Aug
Yoely Neuman, the founder of the overseas staffing company Hiring 4 Less, has revolutionized his business by hiring remote employees without ever meeting the...
28 Aug
Jewish Insider
Why several leading labor unions abandoned their long-standing support for Israel
28 Aug
In recent months, several major U.S. labor unions, including the United Auto Workers (UAW), have notably shifted their stance on Israel, moving away from lon...
28 Aug
Jewish Insider
The cafe uniting a Negev moshav’s evacuees
28 Aug
Cafe Otef Netiv Haasara in Tel Aviv serves as a crucial hub for former residents of the Negev moshav, Netiv Haasara, who were displaced after the Hamas attac...
28 Aug
My Jewish Mommy Life
Mom of 3 Boys BACK TO SCHOOL Vlog!
27 Aug
This vlog provides a glimpse into a Jewish mother's experiences as she prepares her three sons for the back-to-school season. While showcasing the various sc...
27 Aug
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1026
27 Aug
The issue addresses multiple concerns from the Jewish community, including the declining mentorship role of camp counselors, personal anecdotes related to an...
27 Aug
Mishpacha
To Be Hungarian
27 Aug
The article reflects on a poignant encounter between the author and another individual of Hungarian descent, juxtaposing their shared backgrounds with person...
27 Aug
Forward
For the 900th time, an antisemitic attack is an attack on all of France
27 Aug
The article discusses the recent surge in antisemitic attacks in France, highlighting two incidents in Rouen and La Grande Motte, where synagogues were targe...
27 Aug
Kveller
After My Kids’ Jewish Preschool Got a Bomb Threat, I Looked For the Light
27 Aug
The article reflects a mother's emotional journey following a bomb threat at her child's Jewish preschool. Initially overwhelmed by fear and the urge to with...
27 Aug
JTA
Hostage rescued from tunnel in Gaza; Bedouin father of 11 was a security guard on Oct. 7
27 Aug
Israeli forces successfully rescued Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, a Bedouin Israeli father of 11, from Hamas captivity in Gaza, marking the eighth hostage recovery si...
27 Aug