eJewishPhilanthropy
What the Australian response to Bondi reveals about Jewish institutional readiness
3 Feb
Following the tragic antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach, a visit by Rabbi Avi Weiss and Rabbi Amitai Fraiman highlighted disparities in how Jewish communities...
3 Feb
Lehrhaus
Old Mr. Kohen
3 Feb
Julian Alper recounts his youthful memories of sitting beside an elderly man, affectionately called "Mr. K," during synagogue services. Mr. K, along with his...
3 Feb
Jewish Insider
Mamdani, socialist allies face first electoral test in battle for NYC House seat
3 Feb
Socialist-leaning New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, alongside the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), is navigating a pivotal electoral test in the 7th...
3 Feb
JTA
America’s Black-Jewish story gets an update on new PBS series featuring Henry Louis Gates, Michael Twitty and more
2 Feb
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History is an insightful PBS docuseries that launches into an engaging exploration of the historical and social inter...
2 Feb
JTA
Elaine Grossinger Etess, third-generation owner of legendary Catskills resort, dies at 98
2 Feb
Elaine Grossinger Etess, the last surviving member of the family who established the iconic Grossingers Catskill Resort Hotel, has passed away at 98. Known f...
2 Feb
JTA
Boston-area Jewish day school to close after 25 years, saying its model is ‘no longer sustainable’
2 Feb
MetroWest Jewish Day School in the Boston area is set to close after 25 years due to dwindling enrollment and financial sustainability issues. Despite effort...
2 Feb
Hadassah
SPONSORED CONTENT: The Importance of Rituals
2 Feb
Rituals play a vital role in marking significant life events and fostering a sense of belonging, argues Chantelle Wolfe, a seasoned milestone event planner. ...
2 Feb
Chabad.org
I Was 20 Years Old And EVERYTHING CHANGED
2 Feb
This video, created by Chabad.org, likely presents a personal story or testimony about a pivotal moment experienced at the age of 20. Such narratives often e...
2 Feb
Chabad.org
I Was 20 Years Old & The REBBE Sent Me To EUROPE!
2 Feb
Mrs. Bassie Garelik recounts her experiences of growing up in a Chassidic environment in Pittsburgh and undertaking a significant mission to establish a Jewi...
2 Feb
JTA
A new collective helps Jewish college athletes earn from their fame — and express their pride
2 Feb
Tribe NIL, co-founded by comedian Eitan Levine and entrepreneur Jeremy Moses, provides Jewish college athletes a platform to express their Jewish pride, conn...
2 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Beyond the ramp: Why intellectual accessibility is the next frontier of Jewish inclusion
2 Feb
As Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) unfolds, the focus on ensuring physical access within Jewish communities is expandi...
2 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Bringing philanthropy’s foundations into focus
2 Feb
The series "Foundations in Focus," developed by Yossi Prager, addresses key challenges in American Jewish philanthropy. This initiative offers practical advi...
2 Feb
Forward
Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star
2 Feb
Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija has made history by becoming the first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star. The 25-year-old forward for the Portlan...
2 Feb
Tablet
Sun, Status, and the Art of Not Sitting Still
2 Feb
Miami's transformation from a seasonal getaway for Northern retirees to a bustling hub of international culture and business is examined. The city, once know...
2 Feb
Tablet
Miami, the New Jerusalem?
2 Feb
Amidst the rising internal migration within the United States, Miami has emerged as a prominent destination, even earning the nickname of the 'New Jerusalem....
2 Feb
Tablet
FEBRUARY 2026
2 Feb
In an intriguing contemplation of the Jewish dimension of Miami, the article delves into its emergence as a thriving epicenter for Jewish life, culture, and ...
2 Feb
Forward
Democratic leader says GOP-led Congress boosted ICE funding while Jewish security is underfunded
1 Feb
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the GOP-controlled Congress at a New York Jewish gathering for prioritizing immigration enforcement fundin...
1 Feb
Forward
‘Reminds me of Anne Frank’: Jewish seniors and Holocaust survivors are offering to hide their Haitian caregivers
1 Feb
Jewish seniors at Sinai Residences in Boca Raton, Florida, many of whom are Holocaust survivors, have offered to hide Haitian caregivers who face potential d...
1 Feb
Future of Jewish
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1 Feb
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is a publication committed to providing comprehensive coverage of Jewish topics, Israel, and the broader Jewish worl...
1 Feb
Future of Jewish
I’m not Jewish, but I love Israel — and I’m not ashamed to say it.
31 Jan
Liv Layne, a Christian writer, shares her profound affection for Israel and its people, despite not having Jewish or Israeli heritage. Through her narrative,...
31 Jan
Forward
With the last hostage released, is American Jewish unity over?
31 Jan
The release and return of Israeli hostages held in Gaza has brought a poignant end to a period of unity among American Jews, despite their varied views on Is...
31 Jan
Forward
How a law used to protect synagogues is now being deployed against ICE protesters and journalists
30 Jan
The Trump administration's use of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE), a law traditionally protecting abortion clinics from interference, ha...
30 Jan
JTA
Jewish seniors rally behind their caregivers as 350,000 Haitians are set to lose legal status
30 Jan
Jewish seniors at Sinai Residences in Boca Raton, Florida, are expressing solidarity with their Haitian caregivers, who face deportation threats due to the c...
30 Jan
Forward
Iranian Jews caught between frustration and hope as US debates intervention
30 Jan
As an uprising unfolds in Iran, Iranian American Jews grapple with anticipation and anxiety. Many see it as a potential revolutionary moment reminiscent of t...
30 Jan
JTA
I’m a Jewish studies professor. I wasn’t trained to give pastoral care — but my students desperately need it.
30 Jan
Jewish studies professors are finding themselves in unexpected pastoral roles as students navigate the complex and often hostile climate on university campus...
30 Jan
Jewdicious
Healing Israeli Heroes
30 Jan
Lavi Zamir, CEO of Bshvil HaMachar, is leading a transformative movement to support Israeli reserve soldiers in healing from the psychological impacts of com...
30 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah
Why There Have Been No New Posts
30 Jan
The author explains the lack of posts due to attending their granddaughter's wedding in Israel. They plan to resume posting after returning. Additionally, th...
30 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
We know the Jewish world is global — but we also need to experience it
30 Jan
Reflecting on a century-old story of two Sephardic Jewish immigrants shouting "Yehudi!" in Seattle to find community, the importance of experiencing and conn...
30 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
The invisible war Nova survivors are still fighting
30 Jan
In the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire following the attacks of October 7, 2023, survivors of the Nova music festival and bereaved families continue ...
30 Jan
JTA
The doors were repaired at Chabad’s headquarters. But the sense of security is still broken.
30 Jan
In a disturbing security incident at Chabad's world headquarters in Crown Heights, a man named Dan Sohail allegedly drove his car into the synagogue's doors ...
30 Jan
Forward
Actually, many Mizrahi and Sephardi Jews support Mamdani
29 Jan
Estee Konor and fellow writers counter a previous article's portrayal of New York's Sephardi and Mizrahi Jewish communities as uniformly opposed to Mayor Zoh...
29 Jan
Forward
Chabad attack suspect had previously sought ‘spiritual guidance’ from rabbi
29 Jan
In a disturbing incident on the 75th anniversary of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson's leadership of the Lubavitch movement, a 36-year-old man named Dan Soha...
29 Jan
JTA
My 4-year-old says the most precious thing in our home is our passports. She gets it.
29 Jan
In a poignant reflection on the rising dangers faced by Jewish communities due to increasing antisemitism, Rabbi Yaacov Behrman shares insights from his fami...
29 Jan
Rationalist Judaism
The Charedi Chessed Myth
29 Jan
Natan Slifkin examines the notion of chessed (acts of loving-kindness) within the Charedi community, challenging the widespread perception of its significant...
29 Jan
JTA
Man arrested after ramming car into 770 Eastern Parkway, Chabad’s Brooklyn headquarters
29 Jan
A man intentionally rammed his car into the entrance of 770 Eastern Parkway, the Chabad movement's global headquarters located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, du...
29 Jan
Future of Jewish
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29 Jan
Joshua Hoffman, representing the Future of Jewish publication, outlines the organization's efforts to offer unrestricted access to insightful coverage on Jud...
29 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
Building the next table: Shaping the culture of communal leadership
29 Jan
The Ambassadors Young Leadership Program, initiated by the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, is a new 13-month leadership deve...
29 Jan
Forward
What we know about the car ramming at Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters in Brooklyn
29 Jan
A car crash at the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn on Wednesday night raised alarm when the driver intentionally rammed the vehicle into the buildi...
29 Jan
Rationalist Judaism
"Grizzled Veterans"
28 Jan
Rabbi Natan Slifkin critiques Gedalia Guttentag's call for reconciliation between charedi and secular Israelis, as discussed in "Mishpacha Magazine." Slifkin...
28 Jan
Chabad.org
5 Years Since The Passing Of Rabbi Yudi Dukes
28 Jan
The video commemorates the life and legacy of Rabbi Yudi Dukes, five years after his passing. Rabbi Dukes, known for his dedication to Jewish education and s...
28 Jan
Forward
After punching a rabbi in Queens, suspect charged with hate crime, police say
28 Jan
A 32-year-old man, Eric Zafra-Grosso, was arrested for assault and aggravated harassment of a rabbi in Forest Hills, Queens, in what police have identified a...
28 Jan
Forward
For fleeing Jews, Venezuela was a golden land — now in exile, they watch their homeland’s unrest with trepidation
28 Jan
Venezuela once served as a sanctuary and vibrant home for Jewish immigrants fleeing European and Cuban hardship, notably for figures like Maximo Freilich and...
28 Jan
Forward
For fleeing Jews, Venezuela was a golden land. Now in exile, they watch their homeland’s unrest with trepidation.
28 Jan
The once vibrant Jewish community of Venezuela, thriving during the 20th century as the country was seen as a 'goldene medine' (golden land), now faces a sig...
28 Jan
Forward
A Millennial rabbi built a synagogue where others have closed. Her maverick ideas are becoming a model.
28 Jan
Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter has rejuvenated Jewish life in South Philadelphia with her innovative South Philadelphia Shtiebel, an unconventional Orthodox synagogu...
28 Jan
The Beinart Notebook
January “Ask Me Anything” Tomorrow
27 Jan
Peter Beinart announces an upcoming "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) session scheduled for January 28, aimed at his Premium Substack subscribers. This monthly AMA is ...
27 Jan
Kveller
With the Return of Ran Gvili, Former Hostages Finally Remove Their Yellow Pins
27 Jan
Israeli society marks a significant moment as the remains of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage in Gaza, are returned, concluding a grievous chapter that be...
27 Jan
The Free Press
Rachel Goldberg-Polin: When the Last Hostage Came Home
27 Jan
Rachel Goldberg-Polin shares her emotional journey and immense relief as she finally brings her daily ritual of counting the days since the hostages were tak...
27 Jan
JTA
Holocaust survivor says Mamdani has offered to help him find housing
27 Jan
Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann, an 86-year-old public speaker, has been offered housing assistance by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Steigmann, who lives in a buil...
27 Jan
Rationalist Judaism
The Fear of Charedi Flaws
27 Jan
Natan Slifkin discusses the discomfort that arises from critiques of the Charedi community due to its symbolic status as the epitome of religious commitment ...
27 Jan
Jewdicious
They're. All. Home.
27 Jan
Michael Golden reflects on the poignant return of the last Israeli hostage, Master Sergeant Ran Gvili, 843 days since his initial capture. Golden's song, ins...
27 Jan