JTA
Anxiety, concern and hope: How swing-state rabbis, and their communities, are reacting to Trump’s win
7 Nov 2024
In the wake of Donald Trump's re-election, swing-state rabbis across America are expressing a range of emotions from anxiety to hope, reflecting the diverse ...
7 Nov 2024
Moment
“What We Can Do to Hold Our Communities Together”with Eric K. Ward and Nadine Epstein
7 Nov 2024
Civil Rights Strategist Eric K. Ward and Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein collaborate to explore strategies for maintaining cohesion within Jewish commu...
7 Nov 2024
Kveller
18 Things That Feel Like a Hug When the World Feels Broken
6 Nov 2024
Lior Zaltzman offers comforting activities and reflections that feel like hugs for those feeling despondent after the U.S. presidential election. Through vig...
6 Nov 2024
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1035
6 Nov 2024
The article highlights several topics, emphasizing the unique challenges and contributions of various individuals and communities. Cindy Scarr discusses the ...
6 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Immanuel College confronts its falling numbers
6 Nov 2024
Immanuel College in Bushey is facing a significant drop in enrollment numbers, currently 467 down from 681 five years ago, amid new financial challenges from...
6 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The JC blind date: ‘I think she thought I was a show-off’
6 Nov 2024
Rachel and Nathan, two young professionals, share their experiences of a blind date set up by the Jewish Chronicle (JC), with both finding common ground over...
6 Nov 2024
JTA
How New York’s swing districts voted in congressional races and what that means for the Jews
6 Nov 2024
The recent congressional elections in New York's swing districts showcased significant Jewish and pro-Israel influences on the outcomes, with candidates from...
6 Nov 2024
Forward
Trump's reelection is devastating American Jews. Our tradition tells us how we should begin to move forward
6 Nov 2024
In response to Donald Trump's controversial reelection, Emily Tamkin emphasizes the importance of solidarity within and across Jewish communities to combat t...
6 Nov 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
First thoughts: The 2024 election and American Jewry
6 Nov 2024
As America navigates a politically charged 2024 election cycle, the Jewish community finds itself at a crossroads, facing ideological rifts and new political...
6 Nov 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Renewing the Evangelical-Jewish alliance
6 Nov 2024
The article explores the current state and necessity of reinvigorating the alliance between Jewish communities and American Evangelicals, particularly around...
6 Nov 2024
Forward
Jewish voters play key role in NY House races, but number of Jewish members of Congress will drop
6 Nov 2024
In the recent New York elections, Jewish voters played a pivotal role in shaping outcomes, impacting both local and national political landscapes. While the ...
6 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
A visit to the Bordeaux Synagogue with Kosher River Cruises
6 Nov 2024
The Bordeaux Synagogue, one of the significant Jewish historical landmarks in France, is a notable stop on the Kosher River Cruises' itinerary to the Bordeau...
6 Nov 2024
JTA
79% of Jews voted for Kamala Harris, according to largest preliminary exit poll
6 Nov 2024
Preliminary exit polls from the National Election Pool suggest that 79% of Jewish voters supported Kamala Harris, continuing the trend of Jewish support for ...
6 Nov 2024
Forward
Craig Goldman of Texas wins race, becoming 3rd Jewish Republican in Congress
6 Nov 2024
Craig Goldman, a Texas state legislator and businessman, has won a congressional seat in north Texas, becoming the third Jewish Republican in the U.S. Congre...
6 Nov 2024
JTA
At a synagogue’s election watch party on the Upper West Side, ample nosh but no takers
6 Nov 2024
Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann of the Society for the Advancement of Judaism, a Reconstructionist synagogue on New York's Upper West Side, held an election w...
6 Nov 2024
Mishpacha
Part 2: Create a Winning Team
5 Nov 2024
In "Part 2: Create a Winning Team," Cindy Scarr offers actionable insights for leaders stepping into new roles or looking to enhance team cohesion. The piece...
5 Nov 2024
Mishpacha
Finding Hope on the Other Side
5 Nov 2024
Bronia Brandman, a Holocaust survivor and speaker, reflects on her journey of healing and sharing her experiences to help others cope with trauma. After rema...
5 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Hamas must release fellow Spurs fan Emily Damari now
5 Nov 2024
The article highlights the concerted efforts by the British government, particularly the Foreign Secretary, to secure the release of British citizen Emily Da...
5 Nov 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Why Charedi Isolationism is Wrong
5 Nov 2024
Rivka Ravitz, a Charedi woman and successful career figure, embodies the complexities of integrating Charedi life with participation in the secular world. De...
5 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Support venues that aren't boycotting Jewish creatives, says Tsitsit director
5 Nov 2024
London's Jewish Fringe festival, Tsitsit, returns amid rising antisemitism and polarization to spotlight Jewish creativity amidst challenging circumstances. ...
5 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Berlin 35 years after the Wall came down – is this Europe’s most intriguing capital?
5 Nov 2024
Berlin, 35 years after the fall of the Wall, has emerged as a hub for Jewish cultural resurgence and contemporary creativity. The city has witnessed a signif...
5 Nov 2024
Forward
Live blog: NC and Delaware elect Jewish governors, LA shul turns polling place, Jerusalem watch party
5 Nov 2024
During a pivotal Election Day, Jewish influence was notably prominent as two states, North Carolina and Delaware, elected Jewish governors. Vice President Ka...
5 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Immanuel College receives thumbs-up from inspectors
5 Nov 2024
Immanuel College, an independent school in Bushey, received a commendable inspection report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). The inspection p...
5 Nov 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
More powerful together: Gleanings from cross-portfolio evaluations
5 Nov 2024
The Jim Joseph Foundation's cross-portfolio evaluation showcases the impactful role of leading Jewish organizations like BBYO, Foundation for Jewish Camp, Hi...
5 Nov 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Lessons learned from a day school endowment success story
5 Nov 2024
Torah Academy, a Jewish day school in Boston, secured a $1 million endowment thanks to a pivotal meeting with philanthropist George Krupp. This initiative ch...
5 Nov 2024
Hadassah
Perennially Popular Barcelona
5 Nov 2024
Barcelona, known for its vibrant culture and rich history, is also home to a significant yet distinct Jewish community. While tourists often visit the Gothic...
5 Nov 2024
JTA
Crown Heights get-out-the-vote activists aim to turn election into a show of Chabad’s local force
5 Nov 2024
Activists in the Crown Heights Jewish community, primarily from the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, are pushing to boost voter turnout to show political influence...
5 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
Jewish in America, Lately
4 Nov 2024
In "Jewish in America, Lately," David Bogart reflects on his personal Jewish identity amidst rising antisemitism and global unrest, especially highlighted by...
4 Nov 2024
Forward
Does the Electoral College strengthen or weaken Jewish influence on the election?
4 Nov 2024
With around 7.5 million Jews in the United States, Jewish electoral influence depends heavily on the mechanics of the Electoral College. While a significant ...
4 Nov 2024
Forward
The surefire way for Jews to lose this election
4 Nov 2024
Rob Eshman underscores the vital necessity for American Jews to prioritize the safeguarding of democracy amidst divisive electoral outcomes, regardless of pe...
4 Nov 2024
JTA
Too young to vote, these Jewish teens are getting others to the polls
4 Nov 2024
Jewish teens, Shayne Cytrynbaum and Lucy Targum, are actively contributing to democracy by encouraging others to vote, despite being too young to vote themse...
4 Nov 2024
Forward
This is a make or break election issue for young Jews
4 Nov 2024
With climate change increasingly sidelined in political discussions, young Jews express concern as recent polls show decreasing priority for the issue among ...
4 Nov 2024
Sonya's Prep
There’s a what in my hotel room??? #gecko #aruba #vacation
4 Nov 2024
A visitor in a hotel room in Aruba encounters an unexpected guest—a gecko. This video captures the surprise and charm of finding wildlife in a vacation setti...
4 Nov 2024
Forward
Need help voting in Yiddish (or Urdu or Tagalog or Gujarati or Polish or Russian or Tamil or Hmong)?
4 Nov 2024
Aviya Kushner highlights the challenges and importance of language assistance for voters in the United States, emphasizing the provisions of the Voting Right...
4 Nov 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
A strategic choice: Expanding the shaded palm of the Abraham Accords
4 Nov 2024
Eitan Neishlos reflects on the need for Jewish philanthropists to expand their strategic efforts in countering antisemitism and strengthening international a...
4 Nov 2024
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Nechumi Yaffe: 'I hate the idea that we are being killed and need to kill'
4 Nov 2024
Nechumi Yaffe, a Haredi woman deeply involved in Israel's Religious Left, discusses the complex intersection of her identities and her role in Israeli social...
4 Nov 2024
Rationalist Judaism
The Charedi Secession from Klal Yisrael
4 Nov 2024
Natan Slifkin explores the charedi community's separation from Klal Yisrael, highlighting its consequences and historical context. While charedi groups maint...
4 Nov 2024
Jewish Insider
Trump, Republicans court Arab-American voters in the final stretch of the campaign
4 Nov 2024
In a strategic shift, Republicans, led by figures like Donald Trump and Mike Rogers, are aggressively courting Arab-American voters in Michigan, emphasizing ...
4 Nov 2024
Forward
‘Rabbi rebellion’: 33 Orthodox rabbis endorse Harris
3 Nov 2024
In a surprising move, 33 Orthodox rabbis in the U.S. publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, diverging from the Orthodox community's usual Republican...
3 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
A Visit to the Synagogue of Libourne, France with Kosher River Cruises
3 Nov 2024
The video highlights a visit to the small 19th-century synagogue in Libourne, France, as part of Kosher River Cruises' itinerary through Bordeaux. This synag...
3 Nov 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Unprecedented Antisemitism | Jonathan Greenblatt on Jew Hatred in America
3 Nov 2024
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, discusses the alarming rise in antisemitism across the United States, particularly after October 7, 2...
3 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Let’s talk schools: King Solomon was always a beacon of co-existence
3 Nov 2024
King Solomon High School in Redbridge is highlighted as a model of religious and cultural coexistence amidst challenges it faces, including the cancellation ...
3 Nov 2024
Future of Jewish
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3 Nov 2024
Joshua Hoffman appeals on behalf of the publication Future of Jewish, highlighting its mission to offer in-depth, nuanced discussions on Judaism, Israel, and...
3 Nov 2024
JTA
How rabbis in battleground states are approaching a razor-close election with enormous implications for Jews and for Israel
1 Nov 2024
Amid a highly contentious U.S. election, rabbis in battleground states face the challenge of guiding their communities through political polarization while m...
1 Nov 2024
JTA
At the New York City Marathon, Jewish runners support a variety of causes
1 Nov 2024
Rabbi Joshua Franklin, celebrating his 40th birthday, participates in the New York City Marathon to support the Familial Dysautonomia Foundation, inspired by...
1 Nov 2024
Forward
When colleges shut down their ‘Gaza solidarity sukkahs,’ they prompted debates over anti-Zionist Jewish observance
1 Nov 2024
A series of Gaza solidarity sukkahs, constructed by anti-Zionist Jewish groups on university campuses like Northwestern and NYU during the 2024 Sukkot holida...
1 Nov 2024
Lilith
A Memoir That’s a Cry for Housing Justice
1 Nov 2024
Jennifer Baum's memoir, "Just City," intertwines her personal experiences growing up in RNA House on the Upper West Side with a broader exploration of housin...
1 Nov 2024
Forward
Here's why Orthodox Jews are loyal to Trump — even if they don't love him
1 Nov 2024
Orthodox Jews have shown consistent support for Donald Trump due to his strong pro-Israel policies, including recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, endo...
1 Nov 2024
Kveller
The Southern Resurrection of Mah Jongg
1 Nov 2024
Mah jongg, traditionally a Chinese game, has seen a resurgence among various communities, particularly older Jewish women in the U.S. Recently, the game has ...
1 Nov 2024
Sam Aronow
Judaism in Mexico (1825-present)
1 Nov 2024
The video "Judaism in Mexico (1825-present)" provides a comprehensive examination of the Jewish community's evolution in Mexico from the early 19th century t...
1 Nov 2024