Israel: State of a Nation
I was a hostage for 51 days. Let my husband go. | Eylon Levy with Aviva Siegel
14 Jan 2025
Aviva Siegel shares her harrowing experience of being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for 51 days. Her story highlights the ongoing struggle and desperation fa...
14 Jan 2025
My Jewish Mommy Life
What Going Home Again is REALLY Like & JANUARY CLEAN WITH ME VLOG!
14 Jan 2025
In the vlog "What Going Home Again is REALLY Like & JANUARY CLEAN WITH ME," the creator shares a personal journey of revisiting her childhood home while inco...
14 Jan 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
A new approach to lay empowerment in the Jewish community
14 Jan 2025
Jewish communities thrive on strong religious leadership and empowered laity, but recent discourse has focused less on lay empowerment. The trend of gatherin...
14 Jan 2025
18forty
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Listener Feedback with David Bashevkin
14 Jan 2025
David Bashevkin explores listener feedback on the 18forty podcast, addressing concerns and thoughts about the evolution of the show and its thematic focuses....
14 Jan 2025
Creative Judaism
Mezuzah on Main Street, U.S.A.
13 Jan 2025
The subject of a mezuzah located at Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A., has sparked curiosity among those interested in Jewish symbols and their places in popu...
13 Jan 2025
Forward
His home did not survive the Eaton Fire. But one precious family heirloom did.
13 Jan 2025
Josh Kotler faced the devastating loss of his Altadena home in the notorious Eaton Fire, which consumed over 6,500 structures in Northeast Los Angeles. Yet a...
13 Jan 2025
Forward
They converted to Judaism in Colombia. Why won’t Israel let them make aliyah?
13 Jan 2025
"Torah Tropical" is a documentary that explores the challenges faced by Colombian converts to Orthodox Judaism, known as "judíos emergentes," in their quest ...
13 Jan 2025
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Gary Topp ushered Toronto into the cultural future—and he’s still making alternative history
13 Jan 2025
Gary Topp revolutionized Toronto's cultural scene in the 1970s and 1980s, bringing countercultural acts to Canada and transforming venues like the Roxy Theat...
13 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Islamic extremists are a threat to Jews and moderate Muslims alike | Eylon Levy with Phil Rosenberg
13 Jan 2025
In a conversation with Eylon Levy, Phillip Rosenberg, President of the Board of Deputies, discusses how Islamic extremists pose a significant threat not only...
13 Jan 2025
My Jewish Mommy Life
Thank You for Checking In - LOS ANGELES FIRE
13 Jan 2025
The video provides a personal update from the creator about the wellbeing of her family amidst the ongoing fire situation in Los Angeles. She expresses grati...
13 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
UK Antisemitism & Extremism | Inside the Fight With Phillip Rosenberg
13 Jan 2025
Phillip Rosenberg, at the helm of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, addresses the growing concerns of the Jewish community in the UK amid rising antisem...
13 Jan 2025
JTA
British authorities chastise a Jewish charity for fundraising for an Israeli soldier
13 Jan 2025
British authorities have reprimanded a London Chabad center for fundraising for an Israeli soldier, which violates UK law prohibiting donations to foreign mi...
13 Jan 2025
Jewish Action
Remembering Bernie Marcus
13 Jan 2025
Bernie Marcus, the co-founder of Home Depot, was a prominent philanthropist whose influence extended deeply into Jewish communities, particularly in Atlanta....
13 Jan 2025
Jewish Action
Honoring the Legacy of Felix Glaubach
13 Jan 2025
Dr. Felix Glaubach, who passed away at 93, was a philanthropic icon known for his substantial contributions to Jewish causes, particularly the NCSY's Shevet ...
13 Jan 2025
Forward
‘Like the burning bush’: Rabbi’s book survives Holocaust – and the Los Angeles fire
13 Jan 2025
Amid the devastation of a wildfire in Pasadena that destroyed Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater's home, a singular book emerged unscathed: "Sacred Fire" by Rabbi Ka...
13 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
‘Shalom’? Or ‘Happy Jew Day’?
13 Jan 2025
The article reflects on the experience of being greeted with "Shalom" by non-Jews in London shortly after the October 7 attacks. It explores the significance...
13 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
A South African Jew asks: Is it time to go?
13 Jan 2025
Howard Sackstein, the chairperson of the SA Jewish Report, reflects on the uncertain future of the Jewish community in South Africa, given the rising antisem...
13 Jan 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Our responsibility to rebuild and sustain
13 Jan 2025
Professor Steven Windmueller explores the pivotal role of Jewish communal leaders in the aftermath of devastating fires that have affected Los Angeles, home ...
13 Jan 2025
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Shayna Goldberg: Inside Israel’s Religious Zionist Community (18Forty Podcast Re-Release)
13 Jan 2025
Shayna Goldberg discusses the distinct features and evolving dynamics within Israel's Religious Zionist community, highlighting the differences between Israe...
13 Jan 2025
JTA
‘I can’t picture myself without going to the temple’: LA teens mourn their synagogue’s destruction
13 Jan 2025
The article reports on the profound impact and resilience of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center community after their 80-year-old synagogue was destroyed ...
13 Jan 2025
Forward
2 synagogues in Sydney graffitied with swastikas
12 Jan 2025
Two synagogues in Sydney were vandalized with swastikas and antisemitic language on consecutive days, reflecting a disturbing rise in antisemitism in Austral...
12 Jan 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jewish values will guide us through this crisis, as they always have
12 Jan 2025
Rabbi Noah Farkas reflects on the recent wildfires in California and the profound Jewish response characterized by communal solidarity and acts of kindness. ...
12 Jan 2025
Forward
‘Just things’ — like what my LA neighbors have lost — are what makes houses into Jewish homes
12 Jan 2025
In the wake of the devastating Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, Rachel Steinhardt reflects on the intense emotional significance of Jewish objects in transform...
12 Jan 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Quality Jewish Education and How to Pay for It
12 Jan 2025
Orthodox Jewish parents face a significant challenge due to the prohibitive costs of providing a Jewish education, with tuition reaching unaffordable levels ...
12 Jan 2025
Chabad.org
Rockstar Rabbi: "This Story of The Rebbe Changed EVERYTHING..."
12 Jan 2025
This podcast episode explores a profound story involving the Lubavitcher Rebbe, illustrated by a rabbi who describes its transformative impact. The narrative...
12 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
What's the biggest obstacle to Gaza aid?
12 Jan 2025
In an insightful discussion with Shimon Freedman, COGAT Spokesperson, the challenges surrounding the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza are examined. Freed...
12 Jan 2025
JTA
Celebrating Shabbat in Los Angeles: Amid the fires, a still, small voice
12 Jan 2025
In the midst of the threatening proximity of wildfires in Los Angeles, Rabbi Paul Kipnes reflects on the profound challenges and spiritual decisions he faces...
12 Jan 2025
Forward
'Home is memory': How Jews make sense of what they've lost in the LA fires and what remains
11 Jan 2025
Rabbi Sharon Brous reflects on the devastation of the recent Los Angeles fires and the profound sense of loss experienced by families who watched their homes...
11 Jan 2025
Forward
LA fires won't stop bar mitzvahs this Shabbat, as joy and pain meet
11 Jan 2025
Despite the devastating wildfires sweeping Los Angeles, which have left many homeless and disrupted daily life, the Jewish community has united to ensure tha...
11 Jan 2025
Unorthodox
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How to Be a Jew … in Los Angeles right now
11 Jan 2025
In the midst of devastating wildfires across Los Angeles, Rabbi Beau Shapiro discusses with the hosts how the Jewish community is responding and finding ways...
11 Jan 2025
Unorthodox
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wHow to Be a Jew … in Los Angeles right now
11 Jan 2025
In the face of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Rabbi Beau Shapiro discusses the powerlessness and communal support felt within the Jewish community. Ev...
11 Jan 2025
Unorthodox
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How to Be a Jew … in Los Angeles right now
11 Jan 2025
As devastating wildfires sweep across Los Angeles, Rabbi Beau Shapiro discusses the Jewish community's efforts to cope with the uncertainty and loss. There i...
11 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
This is not a good way to fight antisemitism.
10 Jan 2025
Joshua Hoffman's article critiques the universalistic approach taken by some Jewish initiatives like the Stand Up to Hate campaign and the Rally for Humanity...
10 Jan 2025
Forward
HIAS cuts 22 staff even as it braces for Trump immigration crackdown
10 Jan 2025
Facing a challenging financial situation, HIAS, the Jewish refugee advocacy organization, has laid off 22 staff members, including two senior executives, ami...
10 Jan 2025
Forward
A synagogue that survived the Palisades fire has become a ‘refuge’ for many who lost their homes
10 Jan 2025
Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation in Pacific Palisades, California, uniquely survived the devastating fires that swept through the neighborhood,...
10 Jan 2025
Forward
When fire spread to West Hollywood, a rabbi's mom chose to grab candlesticks
10 Jan 2025
Amidst the devastating fires in Los Angeles, Mushka Lightstone chose to save her family's Shabbat candlesticks, symbolizing the deep spiritual significance t...
10 Jan 2025
JTA
Jewish hockey player Ozzy Wiesblatt’s unlikely journey to the NHL
10 Jan 2025
Ozzy Wiesblatt, at 22, made headlines for his debut with the NHL's Nashville Predators, marking a significant milestone in his and his family's journey. Born...
10 Jan 2025
Forward
She chronicled life's magic moments — the milestones and the mundane
10 Jan 2025
Sally Friedman, a Jewish journalist renowned for her wry and heartfelt columns on everyday life, passed away at the age of 86. Her writing career, sparked by...
10 Jan 2025
JTA
A Jewish day school finds itself at a pivotal intersection — literally — of New York’s congestion pricing
10 Jan 2025
The recent implementation of congestion pricing in New York City is affecting the commute of families and staff at the Abraham Joshua Heschel School, a Jewis...
10 Jan 2025
Forward
London Police ask upcoming pro-Palestinian rally to move away from synagogue
10 Jan 2025
A pro-Palestinian march planned by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign in London is challenging police orders to change its starting point, which is close to t...
10 Jan 2025
Kveller
These Unique Jewish Baby Names Will Trend in 2025
10 Jan 2025
Kveller has identified a trend among Jewish parents of seeking unique and pronounceable Jewish baby names. Based on patterns from their popular feature "Name...
10 Jan 2025
Forward
What a remarkable Torah rescued from Iran — then LA's fire — can teach about community amid devastation
10 Jan 2025
In the aftermath of the devastating Eaton Fire that destroyed the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, the resilience of the Jewish community shines through th...
10 Jan 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy
Heeding the call of Jewish reengagement through history
10 Jan 2025
In response to the complexities of the modern Jewish diaspora and the events following October 7, there has been a notable surge in Jewish communal participa...
10 Jan 2025
Tikvah
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Brad Wilcox on Americans without Families
10 Jan 2025
Brad Wilcox explores the profound social implications of increasing numbers of unmarried and childless adults in America, highlighting a shift away from trad...
10 Jan 2025
Bonjour Chai
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You Had Me at Goodbye
10 Jan 2025
Following Justin Trudeau's resignation, Jonathan Kay, who ghostwrote part of Trudeau's memoir, reflects on Trudeau's political journey and his impact on the ...
10 Jan 2025
Forward
After 15 months of war, Israelis are all scaffolding, helping hold each other up
9 Jan 2025
The author reflects on the pervasive sense of mourning and resilience in Israeli society amid ongoing conflict and recent tragedies. She recounts her experie...
9 Jan 2025
Forward
Their Pacific Palisades synagogue is standing, but all three rabbis lost their homes
9 Jan 2025
Rabbis from Kehillat Israel in Pacific Palisades, including Senior Rabbi Amy Bernstein, are grappling with the loss of their homes due to the devastating Pal...
9 Jan 2025
Kveller
Melissa Rivers Rescued Mom Joan Rivers’ Only Emmy from Devastating Palisades Fires
9 Jan 2025
As devastating fires swept through Southern California, many, including Jewish celebrities, faced immense loss. Melissa Rivers recounted her rapid evacuation...
9 Jan 2025
Forward
Online chat in Yiddish with Itsik Horn, father of two hostages in Gaza
9 Jan 2025
In an emotionally charged online chat conducted in Yiddish, Itsik Horn discussed the heart-wrenching situation concerning his two children who are currently ...
9 Jan 2025
Chabad.org
The Story of the Northern Shabbat Lights in Alaska
9 Jan 2025
In this touching story, a rabbi travels to Alaska to engage with Eskimo communities and uncovers Jewish presence and traditions in unexpected places. During ...
9 Jan 2025