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The text discusses the topic of Orthodox women's leadership in Jewish communities, focusing on the barriers women face in attaining high-level leadership pos...

The Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, exposed for funding the online blacklist Canary Mission targeting students critical of Israel, announced it...

The first essay discusses the unexpected popularity of the Korean Talmud in South Korea, with scholars examining whether the fascination reflects admiration ...

This episode of Unorthodox celebrates the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot, exploring the farming aspects of the holiday. Stephanie Butnick visits Petaluma,...

Every year during the UN General Assembly in New York City, world leaders accumulate unpaid parking tickets, but for AJC (American Jewish Committee), this ev...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, Jewish families in Wilmington, North Carolina, faced challenges accessing kosher food ahead of Yom Kippur. Chabad of ...

Chadwick Grubbs, a Wisconsin man already in jail, was charged with mailing threatening letters to a local Jewish Community Center in Whitefish Bay. The lette...

Dr. Lee Perlman explores the potential of joint Jewish-Arab theater productions in fostering peace building in his book "But Abu Ibrahim, We're Family!". Thi...

In 1975, an elderly Jewish man named George T. Nagel attends a graduation at Cal-State Northridge, not fitting in with the young graduates as he silently cel...

Hillel International is reportedly distancing itself from philanthropist Michael Steinhardt following claims of inappropriate comments made by him. While Ste...

Jay Kelman discusses the issue of affordability in Jewish day school education, proposing a solution that focuses on using monies raised to address current n...

In this special episode celebrating Unorthodox's third birthday, the hosts and producers reflect on memorable interviews and segments from the past three yea...

Rebbetzin Abby Lerner, the national director of conversion services for GPS, discusses her role in supporting conversion candidates and preventing abuse in t...

Scott Shay, a banker heavily involved in Jewish community work, noticed a lack of understanding about the concept of God among Jewish youth influenced by New...

Allan Arkush raises concerns about the future of Jewish life in the American melting pot, asserting that Orthodoxy seems to be the most sustainable approach ...

Jewish day schools were once frowned upon by American Jews, who favored the public school system as a means of integration into American society. However, be...

The text discusses the changing status of Jews in America over time, focusing on the concepts of melting pot and cultural pluralism as applied to the Jewish ...

The text discusses how religious organizations, including the Jewish community, are grappling with the issue of clergy sexual abuse in the wake of the Pennsy...

Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, a woman battling a rare form of cystic fibrosis, the Ashkenazi mutation, founded Emilys Entourage, a nonprofit aimed at funding resea...

In episode 147 of Unorthodox, the producers explore stories of people grappling with faith through candid discussions on interfaith marriage, conversion, and...

In a podcast episode titled "Druze Blues," hosts Eli Kowaz and Evan Gottesman engage in a discussion with IDF Brig. Gen. (res.) Amal Asad about the nation-st...

Black Seed, a bagel chain in New York City, is successfully bridging the gap between Montreal and New York bagel styles, offering small, dense bagels boiled ...

The Saskatoon Circle gathering in Washington brings together people of all ages to learn and practice ancient living skills in a rural setting, emphasizing c...

In a podcast by Times of Israel Ops & Blogs Editor Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron, the discussion covers the construction of a large...

In a discussion on The Times of Israel podcast, the hosts touch on three main topics and end with a heartwarming anecdote from Israel. They debate whether bu...

The text discusses the chaotic and confusing nature of Tel Aviv's Central Bus Station, likening it to a labyrinth where finding one's way is challenging. The...

Professor Ruti Teitel explores how societies grapple with collective trauma, seeking forgiveness and coping with injustice in the aftermath of violence. Her ...

On a mystical Shabbat in Sarajevo, a young Jewish traveler finds solace in a stranger's story, highlighting the theme of comfort after suffering on Shabbos N...

In October 2011, progressive Jewish congregations in NYC held a Sukkot service at Occupy Wall Street, blending ancient traditions with modern-day social just...

The text discusses the transformation of the ocean from a fearsome place into a leisure destination, highlighting how vacationing by the sea became popular a...

The text discusses the author's experience traveling to Baku, Azerbaijan, on a budget flight with details about the airline, in-flight entertainment, and pas...

Yedidia Stern expresses concerns about the impact of Israel's nation-state law on the balance between being a Jewish and democratic state, emphasizing the ne...

Flavius Josephus recounts the burning of the Jewish Temple by Roman commander Titus in 70 C.E., leading to the eventual relocation of the Temple menorah to R...

The Jerusalem Pool, a community hub for many, has been demolished, leaving an emptiness reminiscent of the destruction of the Temple in Jewish history. The c...

AJC Passport discusses the upcoming confirmation battle for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh with insights from AJC General Counsel Marc Stern, an ...

In this engaging episode of Unorthodox, the hosts dive into the unique outreach efforts of Chabad in New York City, including on-the-street interactions to e...

Birobidzhan, the administrative center of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast in Russia, was established in the 1930s with the aim of creating a Jewish homeland. Wh...

Abby Stein, a transgender activist who was raised in a Hasidic family in Williamsburg, sheds light on the historical support for transgender individuals by H...

Episode 142 of "Jews Across America" discusses the diverse Jewish experiences in various American regions. Topics include the history of Jews in the South, a...

This episode honors July 4th by exploring the diverse tapestry of American Jewish life, extending beyond traditional urban centers like New York. It features...

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, a Jewish woman with a background in energy engineering and physics, made history by being elected as the mayor of Mexico City in Jul...

The article discusses the concept of "white-passing" within the Jewish community, particularly focusing on the experiences of Jews of Color. The author chall...

An American-Israeli man, Michael Kadar, was convicted in Tel Aviv District Court for making numerous bomb threats to Jewish institutions, schools, and airlin...

This episode of Unorthodox explores the resurgence of Jewish life in Krakow with Jonathan Ornstein, director of the JCC Krakow, amidst Poland's complex histo...

This episode of Unorthodox features three special guests: Jonathan Ornstein, executive director of JCC Krakow; Gabi Birkner and Rebecca Soffer of Modern Loss...

Peppers, originating in the New World, were introduced to the Mediterranean by Sephardic Jews serving as merchants, with North African Jews incorporating the...

The episode of WhyWhyWhy! titled "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution" features stories by various speakers on this theme such as Judah Ari Gross and Margot Saffer. T...

The text discusses the intersection of pregnancy, social media, and superstition within a Syrian-Egyptian Jewish community in Brooklyn. The author reflects o...

Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, the first Orthodox rabbi at New York City's LGBTQ synagogue, CBST, discusses how Judaism can include transgender adherents. Matthew Pol...

In Japan, a unique connection exists between the Japanese Christian community and Israel, highlighted by the story of Reverend Makoto Otsuka and his Holocaus...