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Los Angeles is facing severe challenges with ongoing wildfires that have devastated homes and synagogues, prompting an outpour of community support and highl...

Wildfires in Los Angeles have upended daily life, with numerous Jewish families and synagogues among those affected. The community's response is built on tra...

Richard Kreitner reviews Adam Jortner's book "A Promised Land," which recasts early American Jewish history by integrating more evidence-backed narratives. J...

Six men involved in a controversial tunnel-digging incident at the Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in Brooklyn have pled guilty to criminal mischief. The...

Adam Wolfond, an autistic nonverbal artist, showcases his unique artistic approach in a new exhibition at Toronto's Koffler Arts Centre, emphasizing neurodiv...

In response to the widespread fires in Los Angeles, diverse rabbinical leadership from across California have mobilized their communities to provide aid and ...

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Jewish communities are grappling with significant loss while drawing on a strong tradition of mutual sup...

The article "L.A. Burning" by Cindy Scarr provides a harrowing account of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, which have devastated suburban areas and displ...

Navigating complex relationships and emotional tensions, Rivi finds herself engulfed in a nightly crisis within her family dynamics. Her son Gabe is dating P...

This heartfelt open letter from a Chassidic student, published in Mishpacha Magazine's Family First, addresses her principal with a plea for more compassion....

Marlee Matlin, the first deaf actor to win an Academy Award, shared a moving account of her Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Bene Shalom in Skokie, Illinois. At a...

Rabbi Binyomin Stern, president of the Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations, has expressed strong opposition to the UK government's new education bill. The...

In a thought-provoking dialogue, Eylon Levy converses with Phillip Rosenberg, the President of the Board of Deputies, on the challenges and potential avenues...

Amid heightened tensions and security challenges in Israel, over 500 Israelis with roots from former Soviet states gathered in Tel Aviv for a Limmud FSU fest...

Leah Koenig intertwines a recipe for a Persian-inspired Saffron and Clementine Chicken with reflections on parenting during tumultuous times. She expresses t...

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...

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...

Jewish communities thrive on strong religious leadership and empowered laity, but recent discourse has focused less on lay empowerment. The trend of gatherin...

David Bashevkin explores listener feedback on the 18forty podcast, addressing concerns and thoughts about the evolution of the show and its thematic focuses....

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...

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...

"Torah Tropical" is a documentary that explores the challenges faced by Colombian converts to Orthodox Judaism, known as "judíos emergentes," in their quest ...

Gary Topp revolutionized Toronto's cultural scene in the 1970s and 1980s, bringing countercultural acts to Canada and transforming venues like the Roxy Theat...

In a conversation with Eylon Levy, Phillip Rosenberg, President of the Board of Deputies, discusses how Islamic extremists pose a significant threat not only...

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...

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...

British authorities have reprimanded a London Chabad center for fundraising for an Israeli soldier, which violates UK law prohibiting donations to foreign mi...

Bernie Marcus, the co-founder of Home Depot, was a prominent philanthropist whose influence extended deeply into Jewish communities, particularly in Atlanta....

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Professor Steven Windmueller explores the pivotal role of Jewish communal leaders in the aftermath of devastating fires that have affected Los Angeles, home ...

Shayna Goldberg discusses the distinct features and evolving dynamics within Israel's Religious Zionist community, highlighting the differences between Israe...

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 ...

Two synagogues in Sydney were vandalized with swastikas and antisemitic language on consecutive days, reflecting a disturbing rise in antisemitism in Austral...

Rabbi Noah Farkas reflects on the recent wildfires in California and the profound Jewish response characterized by communal solidarity and acts of kindness. ...

In the wake of the devastating Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, Rachel Steinhardt reflects on the intense emotional significance of Jewish objects in transform...

Orthodox Jewish parents face a significant challenge due to the prohibitive costs of providing a Jewish education, with tuition reaching unaffordable levels ...

This podcast episode explores a profound story involving the Lubavitcher Rebbe, illustrated by a rabbi who describes its transformative impact. The narrative...

In an insightful discussion with Shimon Freedman, COGAT Spokesperson, the challenges surrounding the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza are examined. Freed...

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...

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...

Despite the devastating wildfires sweeping Los Angeles, which have left many homeless and disrupted daily life, the Jewish community has united to ensure tha...

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...

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...

In the face of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Rabbi Beau Shapiro discusses the powerlessness and communal support felt within the Jewish community. Ev...

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...

Facing a challenging financial situation, HIAS, the Jewish refugee advocacy organization, has laid off 22 staff members, including two senior executives, ami...

Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation in Pacific Palisades, California, uniquely survived the devastating fires that swept through the neighborhood,...