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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...

Rachel Gildiner reflects on the intersection of Women's History Month, Daylight Savings Time, and the Jewish month of Adar, emphasizing the call to increase ...

Isaac Henrion, owner of a bagel shop in Durham, North Carolina, withdrew from a local Jewish food festival due to criticism over the event's connection with ...

The Jewish community in Washington, D.C. faces significant challenges due to mass layoffs in the federal government, affecting many families connected to ins...

Entwine, an initiative of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), offers young Jews the opportunity to combine adventure and tikkun olam thro...

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has not only affected humans but also animals, such as donkeys and horses, which have been exploited to carry heavy loads under ...

Eli Sharabi's emotional interview on the Israeli show "Uvda" sheds light on his harrowing experience as a hostage in Gaza and the tragic loss of his family d...

Marra B. Gad's memoir, "The Color of Love: A Story of a Mixed-Race Jewish Girl," explores her dual identity as a Black and Jewish woman adopted by a white As...

A century-old former synagogue in New York's East Village, initially serving the Lemberger Congregation Anshei Ashkenaz and later converted to a Baptist chur...

Readers respond to various articles from Mishpacha Magazine, highlighting key community and personal issues. Ephram Levitz discusses the widespread challenge...

Raising a child who grows into a famed Jewish musician comes with unique insights and surprises, as shared by the mothers of artists like Simcha Leiner, Yona...

Cindy Scarr explores the unique cultural and religious moments experienced by children of Baalei Teshuvah (COBT), individuals whose parents returned to Ortho...

Amid the chaotic yet joyful celebration following a Purim seudah, the poignant announcement that a revered Torah scholar, referred to as "Sar HaTorah," has p...

Esther David, an avid cook and office manager from Monsey, shares her efficient meal preparation strategies for her large family of nine. Balancing work and ...

The first-ever Brooklyn SeltzerFest celebrates the cultural heritage and contemporary popularity of seltzer, often called "Jewish champagne." Organized by Br...

A Wider Bridge, a pro-Israel LGBTQ organization, has appointed Rabbi Denise Eger as its interim executive director following the resignation of the previous ...

The lecture delves into the historical encounters between Western Europeans and the Jewish communities in China, highlighting early interactions and the uniq...

This lecture, presented at Lander College for Men, delivers an in-depth exploration of the varied experiences and histories of Jewish communities within the ...

The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian protest leader at Columbia University, by ICE has sparked widespread condemnation from liberal Jewish groups and ...

New York City's Democratic mayoral candidates are divided in their responses to the ICE arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian protest leader and green card...

Rabbi Ari Jun, a Reform rabbi in Cincinnati, faced rejection from a progressive rally against neo-Nazis and white supremacy due to his Zionist beliefs. This ...

The lecture on the Jews of Bukhara, delivered at Lander College for Men on March 3, 2025, explores the rich history and cultural heritage of the Bukharian Je...