Jewish Chronicle
Shining brightly: Jewish schools enjoy another impressive GCSE year
22 Aug
Jewish schools across the UK have reported remarkable success in this year's GCSE results, significantly surpassing the national average. Immanuel College, J...
22 Aug
The Free Press
The Most Powerful Moment of the DNC
22 Aug
During a deeply moving moment at the Democratic National Convention, Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a hostage held by Hamas,...
22 Aug
Rationalist Judaism
The Delusion about Dati'im
22 Aug
The article discusses a growing tension between the Anglo-charedim and the dati-leumi communities in Israel, particularly following the events of October 7th...
22 Aug
JTA
Who are Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin, the Israeli-American hostage parents speaking at the DNC?
21 Aug
Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin, parents of Hersh who was taken hostage by Hamas, have been advocating for his release and that of other hostages at vari...
21 Aug
JTA
Bill Pascrell, NJ Democrat who tread a fine line on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, dies at 87
21 Aug
Rep. Bill Pascrell, a 14-term Democrat from New Jersey, managed to maintain a pro-Israel stance while representing a large Palestinian-American community. Pa...
21 Aug
JTA
Seattle Jews will remount an antisemitism exhibit alone, months after museum staff shut it down over ‘Zionist perspectives’
21 Aug
Seattle Jews will independently remount an exhibit on antisemitism, titled "Confronting Hate Together," after museum staff shut it down due to objections reg...
21 Aug
Forward
This Chicago deli is a second office for DNC veterans like Obama, Axelrod and now AOC
21 Aug
In Chicago, Manny's delicatessen serves as a popular gathering spot for political figures, journalists, and activists, attracting prominent names like Obama,...
21 Aug
JTA
Brooklyn bookstore to fire employee who nixed event with progressive Jewish author and ‘Zionist’ moderator
21 Aug
The Powerhouse Arena bookstore in Brooklyn faced backlash for canceling an event with Jewish author Joshua Leifer due to the Zionist identity of the moderato...
21 Aug
Forward
American Jews have never been more divided. At the DNC, unity is back on the table
21 Aug
The text discusses the deep divisions among American Jews, particularly highlighted by debates on Jewish identity, antisemitism, and Israel. However, at the ...
21 Aug
Forward
Is Tim Walz Jewish? No, but his Lutheran values are
21 Aug
Governor Tim Walz, a Lutheran, shares a close friendship with Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman of Temple Israel in Minneapolis, based on the alignment of their faiths'...
21 Aug
JTA
On the DNC sidelines, a Jew and a Palestinian from Chicago are leading a daily run for a ceasefire in Gaza
21 Aug
Richard Goldwasser, an American Jew, and Anan Abu-Taleb, a Palestinian-American, have been running together in Chicago for five years. Amid tensions over Isr...
21 Aug
eJewishPhilanthropy
Welcoming Israeli teens to northeastern New York for a dose of TLC
21 Aug
The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, in partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel and World ORT Kadima Mada, organized a 10-day day camp exper...
21 Aug
Future of Jewish
Still overwhelmed with trauma, Israelis transition to rebuilding.
21 Aug
Israelis are grappling with trauma following a recent tragedy, yet are transitioning towards rebuilding with resilience and volunteer efforts. Israelis are e...
21 Aug
Forward
'First Mensch' Doug Emhoff thrills Jews at DNC
21 Aug
Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman and husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, excited Jews at the DNC as he took the stage, with Jewish delegates waving Fir...
21 Aug
Ami
Jack Abraham // Precious Gem Resources
21 Aug
Jack Abraham, known as the Ruby Baron of New York, founded Precious Gem Resources 45 years ago and is deeply involved in the gemstone business. Originally fr...
21 Aug
Tablet
Back to the Future in the Catskills
21 Aug
The author reflects on childhood memories of family vacations to Kutshers Country Club in the Catskills and the sense of community and nostalgia associated w...
21 Aug
Forward
Rabbi Sharon Brous delivers DNC 2nd night invocation: Israelis and Palestinians deserve peace
20 Aug
Rabbi Sharon Brous and Imam Talib M. Shareef delivered an invocation emphasizing peace and shared humanity at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. ...
20 Aug
JTA
At Chicago’s Hostage Square, a mile from the DNC, quiet reflection aims to drown out louder demonstrations
20 Aug
In Chicago, a temporary installation similar to Tel Aviv's Hostage Square was set up near the Democratic National Convention to draw attention to the plight ...
20 Aug
JTA
Shaq recorded a video in Hebrew for Israeli kids whose relatives were killed or captured on Oct. 7
20 Aug
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal recorded a heartfelt message in Hebrew for Israeli children affected by a Hamas attack on Oct. 7. The video was made for children...
20 Aug
Forward
Oregon man charged with making antisemitic bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in 2021
20 Aug
Domagoj Patkovic, a 31-year-old man from Oregon, has been charged with making antisemitic bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in New York City and Long Isl...
20 Aug
Mishpacha
Total Immersion
20 Aug
In the summer of 2021 in Lakewood, New Jersey, a person shares a personal account of spending a disconnected summer sleeping in a storage closet next to a mi...
20 Aug
Mishpacha
Picture This: Chapter 18
20 Aug
In Chapter 18 of "Picture This," Yonah and his friend Pinny discuss their married lives, transportation options like electric scooters and Teslas, and enjoy ...
20 Aug
Mishpacha
The Moment: Issue 1025
20 Aug
Chaveirim's volunteers in Brooklyn successfully located a woman's lost engagement and wedding rings at a park, showcasing the power of Torah and gemilus chas...
20 Aug
Not That Kind of Rabbi
headphones
Rabbi Victor Gross is reimagining religion as a force of unity—not division
20 Aug
Rabbi Victor Gross in Boulder, CO, is fostering unity by reimagining traditional religious structures and embracing "deep ecumenism," a term denoting a highe...
20 Aug
Jewish Table
Late Summer Veggie Melt
20 Aug
The text discusses the Koenig-Fruchter family's participation in the Klez Kanada festival, a gathering focused on klezmer music and Jewish culture near Montr...
20 Aug
eJewishPhilanthropy
The surprising way to engage Gen Z
20 Aug
The Jewish Federations of North America's Changemakers program highlights the shift in work preferences among Gen Z towards virtual interactions even as the ...
20 Aug
eJewishPhilanthropy
Mind the gap: Preventing a divide between boards and executives in times of crisis
20 Aug
In a time of crisis for the Jewish nonprofit sector marked by challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, global antisemitism, and political divisions, the import...
20 Aug
Forward
A rabbi, a pastor and a president walk into a convention: Scenes from the DNC's first night
20 Aug
The first night of the Democratic National Convention saw President Joe Biden addressing the crowd, including references to Israel and Gaza as well as a prot...
20 Aug
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
headphones
Three arrested after Jewish senior attacked Sunday at pro-Israel rally in Toronto
20 Aug
Three individuals, including two pro-Israel protesters, have been arrested in connection with a violent attack on an 88-year-old Jewish volunteer at a pro-Is...
20 Aug
Tablet
The Democrats in Chicago
20 Aug
The text discusses a rally in Chicago organized by various radical groups aiming to protest against Israel's actions in Gaza and criticize the Democratic Par...
20 Aug
Forward
J.B. Pritzker was vetted for VP. Now the Jewish governor of Illinois is playing host to Kamala Harris’ convention.
19 Aug
J.B. Pritzker, the Jewish governor of Illinois and a prominent Democratic figure, was initially considered a potential running mate for Kamala Harris in the ...
19 Aug
JTA
J.B. Pritzker was vetted for VP. Now the Jewish governor of Illinois is playing host to Kamala Harris’ convention.
19 Aug
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, a Jewish Democrat, was considered a potential vice-presidential candidate for Kamala Harris but is now hosting the Democrati...
19 Aug
Mishpacha
The Things You Never Told Me
19 Aug
"The Things You Never Told Me" portrays a glimpse into the daily life of a Jewish family dealing with a hidden health condition affecting Meir, the husband. ...
19 Aug
Mishpacha
A few minutes with… Senator Rick Scott
19 Aug
Senator Rick Scott, known for his staunch support of Israel and the Jewish community, emphasized the need to ensure the safety of Jewish institutions in Flor...
19 Aug
Mishpacha
In the Zone
19 Aug
The text explores stepping out of one's comfort zone, both in personal and familial contexts. Three sisters struggle to find common ground for their discussi...
19 Aug
Forward
DNC protests attracts multitude of groups, though not tens of thousands
19 Aug
Protesters gathered at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August 2024, though not in the large numbers expected. Despite this, over 250 diverse...
19 Aug
JTA
Jason Schwartzman plays a small-town cantor with a spiritual crisis in ‘Between the Temples’
19 Aug
"Between the Temples" is a film that follows Cantor Ben Gottlieb, played by Jason Schwartzman, who works at a Reform synagogue in upstate New York and is str...
19 Aug
Kveller
Jewish Father and Son Duo Eugene and Dan Levy Are Hosting the 2024 Emmys
19 Aug
Eugene Levy and his son Dan Levy, known for their work on the popular show "Schitts Creek," are set to host the 2024 Emmys together. Eugene won his first Emm...
19 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
The JC is starting a new blind dates column…. and we need daters!
19 Aug
The Jewish Chronicle is launching a blind dates column to celebrate TuBAv, looking for singles of any age and background to be set up by their own matchmaker...
19 Aug
Kveller
Beloved 1970s Picture Book ‘Tell Me a Mitzi’ Gets a New Life
19 Aug
The picture book "Tell Me a Mitzi" from the 1970s by Lore Segal and Harriet Pincus has been reissued, capturing the hearts of Jewish readers with its tales o...
19 Aug
JTA
Silvio Santos, Brazilian media mogul and descendant of 15th-century Portuguese Jewish scholar-statesman, dies at 93
19 Aug
Silvio Santos, a prominent Brazilian media mogul and son of Sephardic Jewish immigrants, passed away at the age of 93. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he built a med...
19 Aug
Mishpacha
Let’s Talk General Studies (Feat. Rabbi Avraham Glustein and Rabbi Dov Portwicz)
19 Aug
Rabbis Schonfeld and Garfield explore the topic of general studies in boys' chinuch on their podcast, "Let's Talk General Studies." They delve into the chall...
19 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
A hot new bagel trend plus the latest bagel store openings
19 Aug
A new bagel trend is emerging with The Radlett bakery introducing bagel twists, which are sticks made from twisted bagel dough strips in three flavors. Meanw...
19 Aug
eJewishPhilanthropy
The power of the pivot
19 Aug
The director of the Wexner Service Corps recounts a pivotal moment during a service trip to Pittsburgh with Jewish high school students, where a planned volu...
19 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Exam results are one thing but getting results in life is another
19 Aug
The author reflects on the pressure and importance placed on exam results in the Jewish community, highlighting the extremes of pride and shame associated wi...
19 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Back to the land: the radical new group promoting ‘earth-based’ Judaism
18 Aug
Miknaf Haaretz, a new organization in the UK, is promoting an earth-based, radical form of Judaism inspired by the concept of Shemittah and a deep connection...
18 Aug
Forward
In this West Bank village committed to nonviolence, attacks by Israeli settlers are the new daily norm
18 Aug
The West Bank Bedouin village of Umm al-Khair, known for its commitment to nonviolence, is facing increased attacks and hardship from Israeli settlers and mi...
18 Aug
Living Lchaim
From Abandoned in China to Embracing Orthodox Judaism: A Remarkable Adoption Story
18 Aug
A young Jewish couple adopts an abandoned Chinese baby, leading them to embrace Orthodox Judaism in a remarkable adoption story.
18 Aug
JTA
After long legal fight, man from Ugandan Jewish community is approved for Israeli citizenship
16 Aug
After a lengthy legal battle and four conversions, Yosef Kibita from Uganda's Abayudaya Jewish community has been granted Israeli citizenship after seven yea...
16 Aug
Chabad.org
Sexual Abuse Survivor Shares how G-D carried her through recovery
16 Aug
A sexual abuse survivor recounts how her faith in God supported her during the recovery process.
16 Aug