Living Lchaim
The Hero Rabbi Who Refused To Let Terrorists Win. “We’re Not Going Anywhere!”
1 Nov
Rabbi Daniel Walker of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester emerged as a heroic figure during the 2025 Yom Kippur terrorist attack. With immense...
1 Nov
Forward
We’re Jews in Zohran Mamdani’s neighborhood. You don’t want NYC to be like this.
1 Nov
In Astoria, Queens, Jewish residents express concern over the political choices of Zohran Mamdani, the local assemblyman, particularly regarding his stance o...
1 Nov
The Beinart Notebook
“What If We Didn’t Suck?”
31 Oct
Peter Beinart discusses the congressional campaign of ShareKat Abughazaleh, a Palestinian-American politician, in the context of broader issues in American p...
31 Oct
JTA
How Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin find grace in their shattered world
31 Oct
Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin have become prominent embodiments of resilience and hope in the aftermath of their son Hersh's tragic kidnapping and murd...
31 Oct
The Cholent
Reimagining American Judaism in an Age of Moral Confusion
31 Oct
Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum reflects on the ongoing challenge of reimagining American Judaism amidst growing antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and broader moral confusion....
31 Oct
Emes Ve-Emunah
Hashmonaim - a Bridge Toward Reconciliation
31 Oct
The article discusses the complex relationship between the Charedi community and military service in Israel, highlighting the role of the Hashmonaim Brigade ...
31 Oct
JTA
The JTA Q&A with Zohran Mamdani: ‘I don’t begrudge folks who are skeptical of me’
31 Oct
Zohran Mamdani, a prominent candidate for New York City's mayoral race, addressed the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, discussing his approach to issues affecting ...
31 Oct
JTA
These Jews backed Brad Lander in the primary. Are they taking his advice and voting Mamdani?
31 Oct
The New York City mayoral election has become a complex decision for progressive Jewish voters, especially those who supported Brad Lander in the primary and...
31 Oct
Forward
How Mamdani built bridges to Jewish New Yorkers, from Williamsburg to Park Slope
31 Oct
Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim candidate for New York City mayor, has remarkably garnered support from various Jewish communities despite his controversial stance ...
31 Oct
eJewishPhilanthropy
The next generations are already giving in their own ways. Is your Jewish organization meeting them where they are?
31 Oct
Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly making their mark as active donors within the Jewish community, challenging the notion that their philanthropy will on...
31 Oct
eJewishPhilanthropy
When the system is broken, it’s time to roll up our sleeves
30 Oct
The 39th World Zionist Congress highlighted the need for reform within Zionist institutions, reflecting concerns over political influence overshadowing the o...
30 Oct
Forward
Hundreds of thousands of haredi Jews protest in Jerusalem against Israeli military draft
30 Oct
Hundreds of thousands of haredi Orthodox Jews gathered in Jerusalem for the "Million Man March," opposing the Israeli government's attempts to draft yeshiva ...
30 Oct
JTA
We’re Jews in Zohran Mamdani’s neighborhood. We love New York — but not like this.
30 Oct
The article from the Jewish Telegraphic Agency discusses the tension and concerns among Jewish residents in New York's District 36, represented by Assemblyma...
30 Oct
Forward
Overwhelmed by the NYC mayor’s race between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo? A guide for the perplexed
30 Oct
The New York City mayoral election is witnessing a dynamic race featuring three key candidates: Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa. Each candidat...
30 Oct
Forward
Conflict over Mamdani is a reminder: We still can't agree on the line between anti-Zionism and antisemitism
30 Oct
Amid rising antisemitism and low Israeli-Palestinian relations, the debate persists on whether anti-Zionism equates to antisemitism. The controversy resurfac...
30 Oct
JTA
Cuomo dominates Jewish vote in new poll, as Israeli TV pillories Mamdani
30 Oct
The article discusses the ongoing tensions among Jewish communities over the support for Zohran Mamdani in the New York mayoral race, highlighting the divide...
30 Oct
The Beinart Notebook
The Rise of Zohran
30 Oct
Peter Beinart discusses the political shift in New York City leading to the potential election of Zohran Mamdani, a socialist, Muslim, and anti-Zionist candi...
30 Oct
Chabad.org
Meet The Woman Who Can CHANGE YOUR LIFE
30 Oct
This podcast features a conversation with a woman whose story exemplifies transformation and resilience. Through her experiences, listeners are offered insig...
30 Oct
Forward
The rabbinic backlash against Zohran Mamdani isn’t about Mamdani at all
30 Oct
The article by Nora Berman in the Forward explores the extensive rabbinic backlash against Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim Democratic Socialist candidate for the Ne...
30 Oct
Forward
How a curator and a rabbi joined forces to keep a piece of Boston's Jewish history alive
30 Oct
A captivating collaboration between a curator and a rabbi has preserved an important piece of Boston's Jewish history, the Sam Katz Torah ark from Chelsea, M...
30 Oct
JTA
A second rabbinic letter, arguing against Jewish rejections of Mamdani, enters the NYC mayor’s race
30 Oct
The politically charged atmosphere surrounding the New York City mayoral race has sparked significant debate within Jewish communities, as highlighted by a n...
30 Oct
Rationalist Judaism
The Charedim Go To War
30 Oct
Natan Slifkin critiques the Charedi Orthodox community's recent prayer rally in Jerusalem, highlighting the deep division between their leadership and broade...
30 Oct
eJewishPhilanthropy
From ‘Surge’ to strength: Rebuilding our community connection to Israel
30 Oct
In the fallout of the traumatic October 7 attacks on Israel, Jewish engagement, particularly in North America, has surged with increased connection and parti...
30 Oct
eJewishPhilanthropy
When crisis calls, collaboration answers: A new model for philanthropic response
30 Oct
In response to the antisemitic attack in Boulder on June 1, 2025, local Jewish organizations redefined crisis management by adopting a collaborative approach...
30 Oct
JTA
Proposal to elevate Netanyahu’s son shatters fragile concord at World Zionist Congress
30 Oct
The 39th World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem has been fraught with tension following a proposal to elevate Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benj...
30 Oct
JTA
Alabama man arrested for allegedly planning attacks on synagogues
29 Oct
Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker, a 33-year-old from Needham, Alabama, was apprehended for allegedly planning attacks on synagogues in Alabama and nearby areas, as wel...
29 Oct
Forward
Cuomo dominates Jewish vote in final Quinnipiac poll before election
29 Oct
Andrew Cuomo has solidified his position among Jewish voters in the final stretch of the New York City mayoral campaign, according to a Quinnipiac poll condu...
29 Oct
Forward
Jews alone can’t help Cuomo pull off an upset – but they may be fueling his momentum
29 Oct
Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent in the New York City mayoral race, is hoping that support from moderate and older voters, particularly within the Jew...
29 Oct
Emes Ve-Emunah
Isolationism is Not the Solution
29 Oct
The article addresses a Charedi Posek's perspective on Jewish identity and integration within Israeli society, revealing a significant divide between Charedi...
29 Oct
JTA
Rabbi Alvin Kass, longest-serving NYPD chaplain famed for 9/11 response, dies at 89
29 Oct
Rabbi Alvin Kass, who passed away at 89, was revered as the longest-serving chaplain in the New York Police Department (NYPD), notable for his compassionate ...
29 Oct
JTA
‘Jews for Zohran’ knock doors as Mamdani’s past IDF comments resurface
29 Oct
Jewish support for Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in the NYC mayoral race, has become a contentious topic as his past comments linking the Israeli Defense Force...
29 Oct
Forward
American synagogues are closing at a record rate. This retired judge is rescuing their stained glass windows.
29 Oct
Retired Judge Jerry Orbach dedicates his efforts to rescuing stained glass windows from closed or abandoned synagogues across the Midwest. His work has trans...
29 Oct
Mishpacha
Let’s Talk Students Under Pressure (Feat. Rabbi Zev Smith and Mrs. Aliza Feder)
29 Oct
In the season premiere of a podcast hosted by Rabbi Schonfeld and Rabbi Garfield, the discussion centers on the pressures faced by students within the Jewish...
29 Oct
Mishpacha
Let’s Talk Students Under Pressure (Feat. Rabbi Aryeh Leib Smith and Mrs. Aliza Feder)
29 Oct
Rabbi Schonfeld and Rabbi Garfield, in the latest Mishpacha Magazine podcast episode, delve into the challenges faced by students today, including the strugg...
29 Oct
The Free Press
Unpacking ‘Spiral: Murder in Detroit’
29 Oct
The article focuses on the murder of Samantha Woll, a Jewish community leader in Detroit, who was found stabbed to death shortly after the October 7, 2023, H...
29 Oct
eJewishPhilanthropy
‘We’ll always have day school’: The relationship between Jewish nostalgia and Jewish fluency
29 Oct
Exploring the intertwined relationship between Jewish nostalgia and fluency, the piece reflects on the critical role Jewish day schools play in fostering str...
29 Oct
Tablet
China’s War on Christians
29 Oct
The article details China's severe crackdown on the Zion House Church, a prominent Christian movement in China, marking the most significant suppression of C...
29 Oct
Tablet
New York City’s Scariest Election
29 Oct
New York City is facing a dramatic mayoral election, where Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Ugandan socialist, is challenging traditional political norms. The c...
29 Oct
Living Lchaim
Is This The Most Affordable Orthodox Jewish Community in America?
28 Oct
The Kosher Money podcast episode explores the growing Orthodox Jewish community in Columbus, Ohio, which is emerging as an attractive and affordable alternat...
28 Oct
Mishpacha
No Atheists in Foxholes
28 Oct
Following the Simchas Torah of 2023, amidst the terror and destruction faced by the Jewish community, many found a return to faith and spirituality, illustra...
28 Oct
Mishpacha
Guarded Like an Esrog
28 Oct
The emotional reunion of Yosef Chaim Ohana with his father Avi after Yosef's release from Hamas captivity highlights a journey of unwavering faith and the po...
28 Oct
Mishpacha
Where There’s Smoke
28 Oct
In a dystopian setting dubbed the "Dark Spring," where resources like electricity are scarce, protagonist Chanala Price, who works at Mishkan Ohr, discovers ...
28 Oct
Mishpacha
Days of Awe
28 Oct
Rabbi Daniel Walker and Manchester's Jewish community are grappling with the trauma of a terrorist attack on Yom Kippur, when a gunman stormed Heaton Park sh...
28 Oct
The Cholent
Sponsored: Remaking Jewish Life on the Eastside
28 Oct
An innovative Jewish collective named Barnabie Point is emerging on Mercer Island, uniting the Herzl-Ner Tamid synagogue (HNT) and Jewish Day School (JDS) in...
28 Oct
JTA
Cuomo narrows Mamdani’s lead, as older voters flock to the polls for early voting
28 Oct
New York City's upcoming election sees a narrowing lead for Zohran Mamdani, with Andrew Cuomo gaining ground as early voting shows a strong turnout among old...
28 Oct
eJewishPhilanthropy
End of Gaza war offers a historic opportunity to reengage young Jews worldwide
28 Oct
After the agreement ending the Gaza war, there is a unique opportunity to reengage young Jews globally, addressing the growing disconnect with Israel exacerb...
28 Oct
JTA
Neo-Nazis raise money for Georgia man wearing Nazi uniform who allegedly assaulted UGA student
28 Oct
Kenneth Leland Morgan, a Georgia man wearing a Nazi uniform, was arrested after allegedly assaulting a University of Georgia student, Grace Lang, who attempt...
28 Oct
eJewishPhilanthropy
Leverage the potential of legacy giving to sustain Jewish communities
28 Oct
Jewish organizations, amid an era of uncertainty, are encouraged to adopt legacy giving as a strategy to ensure their future sustainability. This form of phi...
28 Oct
eJewishPhilanthropy
It’s not too late for post-Oct. 7 leadership do-overs
28 Oct
In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks, Jewish community leaders faced the challenge of balancing organizational missions with the person...
28 Oct
Rationalist Judaism
The Charedim Go All-Out
28 Oct
Following the 2021 conflict with Hamas, Israeli society has been grappling with manpower shortages in the IDF. Despite efforts to integrate the Charedi commu...
28 Oct