JCRC Boston Leaders Unplugged
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Meet the New Consul General
10 Sep 2024
Benny Sharoni, the new Israeli Consul General to New England, discusses his excitement about building bridges between Israel and the Boston area, highlightin...
10 Sep 2024
Forward
Debate city: What’s so Jewish about Philadelphia, site of Harris-Trump matchup?
10 Sep 2024
Philadelphia boasts a vibrant Jewish history and presence, highlighted by landmarks such as the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History and Congr...
10 Sep 2024
JTA
IDF says killing of American activist was unintentional and expresses ‘deepest regret’
10 Sep 2024
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist, was likely killed by unintentional gunfire from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during a protest against Isra...
10 Sep 2024
Forward
How James Earl Jones became a true friend of Jewish artists and the Jewish people
10 Sep 2024
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for his iconic voice, was not only a cinematic icon but also a steadfast ally to the Jewish community. His involv...
10 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Why we’re sharing our instrument for measuring social connectedness
10 Sep 2024
The Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education (CASJE) at George Washington University developed a survey instrument to measure social connectedne...
10 Sep 2024
Forward
How a California wildfire put an Orthodox school's values to the test
10 Sep 2024
When a wildfire threatened Shalhevet High School's retreat in the San Bernardino Mountains, faculty faced a challenge to their Orthodox Jewish values by need...
10 Sep 2024
Haaretz Weekly
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'A lot can happen in Gaza between the first and second polio vaccine dose'
10 Sep 2024
Gaza struggles with a polio vaccination campaign amid ongoing conflict, as conspiracy theories regarding vaccines highlight the complex interplay of politics...
10 Sep 2024
18forty
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Joshua Leifer and Shaindy Ort: How Progressive Activists Rediscovered Traditional Jewish Life [Teshuva IV 1/5]
10 Sep 2024
Joshua Leifer and Shaindy Ort discuss their journey from progressive activism to embracing traditional Jewish life and the challenges they faced reconciling ...
10 Sep 2024
Moment
Reinventing Black Jewish Relations: Learning from the Past and Embracing the New with Marc Dollinger, Eric K. Ward and Nadine Epstein
10 Sep 2024
The relationship between Black and Jewish Americans, solidified during pivotal moments in 20th-century civil rights history, is re-examined in a contemporary...
10 Sep 2024
Tablet
Antifa Must Obey the Law
10 Sep 2024
The article is a firsthand account by Ben West, a county commissioner and U.S. Navy Reserve officer, discussing the legal and social challenges posed by the ...
10 Sep 2024
Forward
Federal grand jury indicts Ohio man for antisemitic assault on DC synagogue
9 Sep 2024
Brent Wood, a 35-year-old Ohio man, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for an antisemitic attack at Kesher Israel synagogue in Washington, D.C., where...
9 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
He Belonged to Everyone
9 Sep 2024
Rav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal, known as the Skulener Rebbe, was a humble and profoundly caring spiritual leader who ascended to leadership from a modest life i...
9 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
When Work Goes Toxic
9 Sep 2024
The narrative explores the experiences of three women navigating toxic workplaces, focusing particularly on one woman's transition from aspiring exercise ins...
9 Sep 2024
Mishpacha
Uncharted Waters
9 Sep 2024
After a divorce, a mother of four navigates the tumultuous waters of single parenthood, coping with the challenges of maintaining a household while addressin...
9 Sep 2024
Forward
VIDEO: Funeral for respected Rabbi Avrohom Ausband z”l was conducted in Yiddish
9 Sep 2024
The respected Rabbi Avrohom Ausband recently passed away at the age of 76, and his funeral was conducted in Yiddish, reflecting his deep connection to Jewish...
9 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Project24 and Pelotonia: A triumph of the spirit
9 Sep 2024
Project24 and Pelotonia created a powerful experience of healing and solidarity for Israeli cyclists and the Jewish community in Columbus, Ohio. Initiated by...
9 Sep 2024
Jewish Insider
Delaware gubernatorial candidate seeks to become nation’s fifth Jewish governor
9 Sep 2024
Matt Meyer, a prominent figure in Delaware's Jewish community and current county executive of New Castle County, is running in the Democratic primary to be t...
9 Sep 2024
Chabad.org
Chabad Rabbi Of France Sends A POWERFUL Message On Shluchis
8 Sep 2024
Rabbi Mendel Azimov, the Chabad emissary in France, delivers an inspiring message about the role and mission of shluchim (emissaries) within the global Jewis...
8 Sep 2024
Living Lchaim
How One Divorce Transformed the Jewish Divorce Conversation
8 Sep 2024
Shterny Steinmetz uses her personal experience with divorce to advocate for greater awareness and support for divorcees within observant Jewish communities. ...
8 Sep 2024
Forward
Der Nister, the hidden shul on the 14th floor
6 Sep 2024
Der Nister, the hidden synagogue on the 14th floor of a Downtown LA building, is a unique blend of cultural center and religious space, founded by Rabbis Zac...
6 Sep 2024
Chabad.org
“Jews are Very Angry” Rabbi Warns Jews are Fleeing to Israel after Elections go horribly wrong
6 Sep 2024
The episode discusses the growing concern among Jewish communities regarding recent political developments that have prompted increased aliyah, or migration ...
6 Sep 2024
JTA
Amir Tibon, Israeli journalist and Oct. 7 survivor, on life, hope and betrayal after the massacre
6 Sep 2024
Amir Tibon, an Israeli journalist and survivor of the October 7 Hamas attack, shares his experiences and reflections on the tragic events from his home at Ki...
6 Sep 2024
Forward
The Jewish Sport Report: Jewish and Israeli Paralympians had a big week in Paris
6 Sep 2024
Israeli and Jewish Paralympians achieved notable success at the Paris Paralympics, providing a source of pride amidst challenging times in Israel. Despite do...
6 Sep 2024
JTA
How has your life changed since Oct. 7? We want to know.
6 Sep 2024
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency is seeking personal reflections from its readers on how their lives have been affected since October 7, which marks a significa...
6 Sep 2024
The Cholent
Do Not Lose Hope
6 Sep 2024
The article presents a narrative on the nuanced concept of hope in the face of adversity, particularly through the experiences of individuals impacted by rec...
6 Sep 2024
Kveller
I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Photo of One of the Murdered Hostages
6 Sep 2024
The article reflects on the poignant memory of Carmel Gat, a victim of violence, whose life was marked by her nurturing spirit and tragic death as a hostage....
6 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Expanding mid-career professional growth opportunities for communal leaders
6 Sep 2024
The Jim Joseph Foundation, in collaboration with Gather Consulting and Conscious Builders, has developed an initiative, tentatively named Chavurot: Expanding...
6 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
How do you ‘hospice’ a synagogue?
6 Sep 2024
The process of closing a synagogue, often compared to 'hospicing,' involves navigating emotional and logistical challenges while honoring the legacy of a onc...
6 Sep 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Torah on a Large Scale
6 Sep 2024
The article "Torah on a Large Scale" explores the different approaches of the charedi and dati-leumi communities in Israel towards applying Torah principles ...
6 Sep 2024
Forward
Hapoel Jerusalem unveils new soccer jersey honoring the memory of Hersh Goldberg-Polin
6 Sep 2024
Hapoel Jerusalem F.C., an Israeli soccer club known for its left-leaning, fan-owned identity, has released a new jersey paying tribute to Hersh Goldberg-Poli...
6 Sep 2024
Jewish Insider
How deep-blue cities are prosecuting — or not —law-breaking anti-Israel activists
6 Sep 2024
In deep-blue cities like San Francisco and Oakland, district attorneys are handling anti-Israel protest prosecutions differently, highlighting the broader co...
6 Sep 2024
JTA
How ‘uptown’ Jews fought to clean up the criminal underworld of the Lower East Side
5 Sep 2024
In his new book, "The Incorruptibles: A True Story of Kingpins, Crime Busters, and the Birth of the American Underworld," author Dan Slater explores the effo...
5 Sep 2024
Kveller
From Gwyneth Paltrow to Ben Stiller, Jewish Celebrities Speak Out On the 6 Hostages Killed in Captivity
5 Sep 2024
Following the tragic deaths of six hostages killed by Hamas after nearly a year in captivity, numerous Jewish celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Sti...
5 Sep 2024
JTA
I grew up in Berlin, escaped terror in Israel and was called ‘disgusting Jew’ in New York. Where can I feel safe?
5 Sep 2024
This personal narrative explores the author's journey through experiences of antisemitism and personal identity. Growing up Jewish in Berlin, the author alwa...
5 Sep 2024
JTA
Jewish US table tennis star Ian Seidenfeld wins bronze at Paris Paralympics
5 Sep 2024
Ian Seidenfeld, a Jewish American table tennis player, secured a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics. This comes three years after he shocked the table ten...
5 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
If every child learns differently, why are all classrooms the same?
5 Sep 2024
The article discusses the limitations of traditional educational methods in accommodating diverse learning styles among students. Drawing from his experience...
5 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Now is the time to help students embrace their Jewish identity meaningfully, publicly and with pride
5 Sep 2024
The article, presented by Ari Perten, vice president of the Jewish learning department at Moishe House, underscores the urgency of helping Jewish students em...
5 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
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5 Sep 2024
Joshua Hoffman from Future of Jewish invites readers to support their platform, which aims to deepen understanding of Judaism, Israel, and global Jewish issu...
5 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
For the Jew haters, even a new bus route is a sign of nefarious Jewish power
5 Sep 2024
The introduction of a new bus route in London, connecting the Jewish communities of Golders Green and Stamford Hill, has been bizarrely twisted by antisemite...
5 Sep 2024
Kveller
Rachel Goldberg-Polin: Jewish Moms Are With You
4 Sep 2024
Rachel Goldberg-Polin's courageous advocacy has made her a prominent figure during the ongoing hostage crisis involving Hamas. After it was confirmed that he...
4 Sep 2024
Forward
Trump saying Jews are crazy to vote for his nemesis is a throwback to Ed Koch
4 Sep 2024
The article discusses the recent remarks by Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, criticizing Jewish voters who support Democrats, labeling them...
4 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Couple launch kosher food parcels to support the Jewish community
4 Sep 2024
Dr. Shara Cohen and her husband, Leon Pein, have launched an initiative called Kosher Care Packages to support members of the Jewish community facing health ...
4 Sep 2024
Rationalist Judaism
Joy Amidst Pain
4 Sep 2024
The article presents a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of the ongoing pain in Israel due to hostilities, focusing on a visit to an unconventional...
4 Sep 2024
JTA
Engagement in campus Jewish life spiked after Oct. 7 but has since dropped down somewhat, Tufts study finds
4 Sep 2024
A study from Tufts University reveals that Jewish engagement in campus activities increased following the October 7th attacks, reflecting heightened connecti...
4 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Grieving and facing unbearable choices, we preserve our strength by striving for unity
4 Sep 2024
In this poignant piece, Sherri Mandell reflects on the deep sense of grief and complex decisions facing the Jewish community in the wake of the murder of six...
4 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from September 6 to September 13
4 Sep 2024
This article provides the Shabbat start and end times for various UK cities from September 6 to September 13, 2023. It specifies that on Friday, September 6,...
4 Sep 2024
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Ephraim Diamond // Arbel Capital Advisers, LLC
4 Sep 2024
Ephraim Diamond, a legal expert in debt restructuring and bankruptcy, discusses the challenges facing landlords in New York City, particularly those with mul...
4 Sep 2024
Ami
Moribund Mullocracy? // Signs of societal frailty in Iran abound
4 Sep 2024
The article discusses signs of societal instability and internal discontent within Iran. It describes incidents involving the assassination of key figures, i...
4 Sep 2024
Tablet
Our Hersh
4 Sep 2024
In an evocative personal reflection, the writer delves into the emotional connection felt between her son and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American hostage in Is...
4 Sep 2024
Forward
In Doug Emhoff, the Harris campaign sees a skilled surrogate with wide appeal
3 Sep 2024
Doug Emhoff, the Second Gentleman, emerges as a pivotal figure in the Harris-Walz presidential campaign, specifically tasked with appealing to Jewish voters....
3 Sep 2024