Jewish Chronicle
‘Knowledge is power’: NHS offers free BRCA testing for Jews over 18
15 Oct 2024
England's NHS has launched a successful BRCA testing program for individuals over 18 with Jewish ancestry, addressing the higher prevalence of BRCA gene faul...
15 Oct 2024
JTA
Israelis are decorating their first sukkahs since Oct. 7 with symbols of the crisis since
15 Oct 2024
As Israelis prepare for Sukkot, many are using the holiday to highlight the ongoing crisis regarding hostages held by Hamas since the October 7th attacks. Re...
15 Oct 2024
Unorthodox
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Re-Form: Interfaith Marriage
15 Oct 2024
The episode delves into the complexities of interfaith marriage within the Reform Jewish movement, exploring how it impacts Jewish continuity, inclusion, and...
15 Oct 2024
Unorthodox
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Re-Form: Interfaith Marriage
15 Oct 2024
The episode examines the Reform movement's approach to interfaith marriage, exploring how rabbis decide whether to officiate such weddings based on the coupl...
15 Oct 2024
JTA
After a bomb threat interrupted Kol Nidre, this congregation kept praying on the streets of Manhattan
14 Oct 2024
During the Kol Nidre service at Town and Village Synagogue in Manhattan, congregants were forced to evacuate due to a bomb threat, part of a disturbing trend...
14 Oct 2024
Moment
‘Tis the Season to Reach Out to Jewish Voters
14 Oct 2024
With the approach of significant Jewish holidays and the impending U.S. presidential election, both Democratic and Republican leaders are actively engaging w...
14 Oct 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Unseen but essential: the case for investing in chevra kadisha leaders
14 Oct 2024
The role of chevra kadisha, groups caring for the deceased within Jewish tradition, has gained attention due to recent societal shifts in how death is discus...
14 Oct 2024
Forward
In final stretch, Harris and Trump intensify outreach to Jewish voters in key swing states
13 Oct 2024
In the final weeks of the 2024 election campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump intensify their appeals to Jewish voters in ...
13 Oct 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Hostage families' strength is amazing – Tom Reuveny is glad to help them just a little bit.
13 Oct 2024
Tom Reuveny provides support to families of hostages, highlighting the incredible resilience and strength they demonstrate during such challenging times. His...
13 Oct 2024
Mishpacha
The Brother I Never Knew: Soul Sisters
13 Oct 2024
In the aftermath of the tragic events of October 7, new relationships formed between Shelly Shem-Tov, a secular Jewish mother, and Margalit Peretz from the c...
13 Oct 2024
Mishpacha
Borderline Change
13 Oct 2024
One year after the tragic Hamas attack on Israel's Gaza border kibbutzim, author Cindy Scarr explores the profound and complex aftermath of this event, quest...
13 Oct 2024
Mishpacha
The Brother I Never Knew: One Heart
13 Oct 2024
In the aftermath of a tragedy on October 7, the Young Israel of Woodmere, led by Rabbi Shay Schachter, fostered profound connections with a moshav in Israel....
13 Oct 2024
Mishpacha
Everyone’s Shtiebel
13 Oct 2024
In memory of Mordy Greeness, a small group of his friends established a shtiebel that has blossomed into a vibrant community center dedicated to Torah and no...
13 Oct 2024
Mishpacha
Sweet Deal
13 Oct 2024
Gershon, a hopeful investor, anxiously heads to a sheriff's sale to bid on a property in Newark, despite heavy traffic and nervousness about the outcome. His...
13 Oct 2024
JTA
Historic Prague synagogue used on Yom Kippur for the first time since the Holocaust
13 Oct 2024
After more than 80 years, Prague's Klausen Synagogue hosted a Yom Kippur service, marking a significant revival of Jewish life in the city. Originally built ...
13 Oct 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Sports allow Tom Reuveny to give hope to people.
13 Oct 2024
Tom Reuveny discusses how sports serve as an avenue for spreading hope and inspiration. By engaging in sporting activities, Reuveny highlights the power of s...
13 Oct 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Jewish Resilience in History: Remarks on the Anniversary of October 7
13 Oct 2024
On the anniversary of October 7, an event at Lander College for Men entitled "Faith in Times of Crisis" featured reflections on Jewish resilience throughout ...
13 Oct 2024
Forward
This support group for Israeli expats in New York offers Hebrew and hugs
11 Oct 2024
The Israeli Hug Center at New York's Congregation Rodeph Sholom provides a support network for Israeli expats in New York, established after the Hamas attack...
11 Oct 2024
Outsider / Insider
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Episode 5: Identifying with Each Side & with a Community that Transcends Sides
11 Oct 2024
Lerna Ekmekcioglu, a Turkish Armenian scholar, explores the complex dynamics of identifying with both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the contex...
11 Oct 2024
JTA
This support group for Israeli expats in New York offers programs in Hebrew, hugs and the comforts of home
11 Oct 2024
The Israeli Hug Center in New York, established by Erela Nornberg at Congregation Rodeph Sholom, offers a supportive environment for Israeli expats following...
11 Oct 2024
JTA
This support group for Israeli expats in New York offers programs in Hebrew, hugs and the comforts of home
11 Oct 2024
The Israeli Hug Center in New York, established after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks as a refuge for Israeli expats, has grown into a robust community offering sup...
11 Oct 2024
JTA
These Jewish teens in Miami are striking a defiant tone in a High Holiday season haunted by Oct. 7
11 Oct 2024
Amidst the High Holidays, Jewish teens in Miami are expressing resilience and communal pride despite the shadow cast by the events of October 7. High school ...
11 Oct 2024
JTA
Palestinian-owned Oakland cafe features drink named for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
11 Oct 2024
In a controversial move, the Palestinian-owned Jerusalem Coffee House in Oakland has introduced a menu item named after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to mark its...
11 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
G’mar Chatimah Tovah from the Deputy Prime Minister
11 Oct 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner extends heartfelt Yom Kippur greetings to the Jewish community, acknowledging the challenges faced over the past year, es...
11 Oct 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Another Year - A Conversation with Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin
11 Oct 2024
Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin share their profound grief over the loss of their son Hirsch in captivity and call for urgent efforts to return other hostages....
11 Oct 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Another Year - A Conversation with Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin
11 Oct 2024
Jonathan Freedland and Anit Levy discuss the profound impact of October 7th, 2023, on Israel's public psyche as they reflect with Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Pol...
11 Oct 2024
Tikvah
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Elliott Abrams on Whether American Jewry Can Restore Its Sense of Peoplehood
11 Oct 2024
Elliott Abrams discusses the challenges facing American Jewry, focusing on the decline in Jewish identity and commitment among non-Orthodox Jews in the U.S.,...
11 Oct 2024
People of the Pod
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The Nova Music Festival Survivor Saved by an 88-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor
10 Oct 2024
Daniel Vaknin recounts his miraculous survival during the Nova Music Festival massacre by Hamas, finding refuge with 88-year-old Holocaust survivor Sarah Jac...
10 Oct 2024
Sonya's Prep
Can women go to Synagogue to pray? #synagogue #yomkippur #sonyasprep
10 Oct 2024
The video explores the role of women in Orthodox Sephardic Judaism with a focus on their participation in synagogue services, particularly on Yom Kippur. It ...
10 Oct 2024
Halacha Headlines
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10/12/24 – Shiur 486 – What’s the role of a shul Rav during the Yomim Tovim? What are the most common and unusual questions being asked to our Rabbanim?
10 Oct 2024
Rabbis from various communities discuss the distinct roles and responsibilities of a shul Rav during the Yomim Tovim, focusing on the common and unique quest...
10 Oct 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
This Israeli Olympic gold medalist is proud to have given Israelis a sense of national pride
10 Oct 2024
The video features Tom Reuveny, an Israeli Olympic gold medalist in windsurfing, who speaks about the significance of his achievement in bringing a sense of ...
10 Oct 2024
JTA
‘Serve the nation, kill a Jew’ graffiti written on prominent Buenos Aires monument
10 Oct 2024
A disturbing antisemitic slogan, "Serve the nation, kill a Jew," was recently graffitied on a monument in Parque Rivadavia, Buenos Aires, unsettling the loca...
10 Oct 2024
JTA
Meet the first campus rabbi in the 183-year history of Fordham, one of NYC’s largest Catholic universities
10 Oct 2024
Rabbi Katja Vehlow has made history as the first Jewish chaplain at Fordham University, a major Catholic institution in New York. In her new role, Vehlow is ...
10 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Small town life and casual racism in 1960s Israel
10 Oct 2024
Turn Left at the End of the World, a whimsical comedy-drama by Avi Nesher, explores the immigrant experience in 1960s Israel through the lens of two families...
10 Oct 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
We need a revolution in philanthropy
10 Oct 2024
The Merit Spread Foundation, founded by Alon Tal, positions itself as a disruptor in the philanthropic world, much like Tesla in automotive or Netflix in ent...
10 Oct 2024
Jewish Review of Books
Scapegoats
10 Oct 2024
Jeremy Borovitz reflects on the harrowing Yom Kippur of 2019 when a far-right gunman attempted to attack the synagogue in Halle, Germany, where he and others...
10 Oct 2024
Future of Jewish
Jewish organizations must cancel JVP, immediately.
9 Oct 2024
Amelia Adams argues that Jewish organizations should immediately sever ties with Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) due to the latter's associations and endorsemen...
9 Oct 2024
Moment
Wisdom Project | Charlotte Goode, 97, A Woman Who Supports Women
9 Oct 2024
Charlotte Goode, a 97-year-old advocate from Albany, California, discusses her lifelong dedication to supporting women and children in need. Inspired by her ...
9 Oct 2024
MomentMag
What American Jews and Muslims Can Learn from One Another with Samuel Heilman, Mucahit Bilici
9 Oct 2024
The conversation between Professors Samuel Heilman and Mucahit Bilici highlights the important similarities between American Jews and Muslims, emphasizing po...
9 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Demand for Jewish secondary school places in London expected to remain ‘stable’
9 Oct 2024
Demand for Jewish secondary school places in London is expected to remain stable, with a slight peak anticipated in 2026 according to projections from the Je...
9 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
As the October 7 wars rage, don’t be afraid to ask for psychological support
9 Oct 2024
October 7, 2023, coinciding with important Jewish holidays, has become a date of profound trauma due to devastating events impacting Jewish communities. The ...
9 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Salford school criticised over fire safety and other health issues
9 Oct 2024
Ahavas Torah Boys Academy and Mechinoh, two Charedi schools in Salford, have been criticized by Ofsted for significant health, safety, and educational failin...
9 Oct 2024
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: Columbia Hillel mourns Yakov Shapiro, 30, an Israeli emissary of ‘joy and warmth’
9 Oct 2024
The article provides a tribute to various Jewish figures who recently passed away, highlighting their contributions and legacy. It prominently features Yakov...
9 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
October 7 documentary shares heart-wrenching new insights into Kibbutz Be’eri massacre
9 Oct 2024
Dan Reed's documentary, "One Day in October," sheds light on the devastating October 7 terrorist attack on Kibbutz Beeri, which resulted in the deaths of 101...
9 Oct 2024
Kveller
I Knew Our Family’s Move to Texas Would Be Hard. I Never Expected How Much the Jewish Community Would Help.
9 Oct 2024
Adjusting to a new life in Texas, Sharrona Pearl and her family were struck by the warm embrace of the Dallas Jewish community. Moving from the East Coast in...
9 Oct 2024
Unpacked
Who are the Chinese Jews of Kaifeng? | Explained
9 Oct 2024
In the ancient city of Kaifeng, China, a once-thriving Jewish community has persisted through centuries, maintaining a unique blend of Jewish and Chinese cul...
9 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Charedi schools make progress with Ofsted
9 Oct 2024
This report on Charedi schools highlights improvements in academic offerings while maintaining challenges with compliance to UK educational standards, specif...
9 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
This Yom Kippur will be my dad’s first ever in shul
9 Oct 2024
The article narrates a personal and poignant story about the author's father, a lifelong atheist with a strong Jewish identity, who will attend a synagogue f...
9 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Small Leeds school with ‘big heart’ wins Ofsted praise
9 Oct 2024
Leeds Menorah, a small primary school serving observant Orthodox Jewish families, has received the 'good' rating from Ofsted after previously being marked as...
9 Oct 2024
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – We are Not the Same
9 Oct 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi provide insights into how Israeli society's emotional fragility has evolved over a year of intense conflict, contrasti...
9 Oct 2024