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Kveller At Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s Funeral, A Beautiful Boy Remembered 3 Sep 2024
The funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a beloved young man who was tragically murdered during a Hamas attack, drew a large and diverse crowd at Jerusalem's Har...
3 Sep 2024
Kveller Join Us in Sharing Our Collective Gratitude for Rachel Goldberg-Polin 3 Sep 2024
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli-American hostage tragically murdered by Hamas, has become a symbol of strength and acti...
3 Sep 2024
JTA Hapoel Jerusalem, Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s favorite soccer club, mourns the death of ‘our friend in the stands’ 3 Sep 2024
The Hapoel Jerusalem soccer club is mourning the loss of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli fan who was killed by Hamas after nearly a year in captivi...
3 Sep 2024
Mishpacha Mussolini’s Mediterranean Menace 3 Sep 2024
The article "Mussolini's Mediterranean Menace" details the Axis powers' two-year campaign to target Mandatory Palestine during World War II, starting in 1940...
3 Sep 2024
Mishpacha Connecting through Difficulty 3 Sep 2024
In the Family First article "Connecting through Difficulty," Abby Delouya discusses the impact of personal growth and significant life challenges on marriage...
3 Sep 2024
Mishpacha Of Hoping, Hurting, Healing  3 Sep 2024
The article "Of Hoping, Hurting, Healing" presents a raw and personal account of the author's journey through recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). Despite outward...
3 Sep 2024
Mishpacha This Is My Place 3 Sep 2024
"This Is My Place" reflects on the unique and transformative environment of yeshivot, particularly highlighting the personal journeys of students within thes...
3 Sep 2024
JTA The Shefa School, designed for kids with learning disabilities, welcomes its students to a new, $100M Upper West Side campus 3 Sep 2024
The Shefa School, a pluralistic Jewish day school for children with language-based learning disabilities, has unveiled its new $100 million campus on New Yor...
3 Sep 2024
JTA U of Maryland won’t allow pro-Palestinian group to hold event on Oct. 7 after first permitting it 3 Sep 2024
The University of Maryland stopped a pro-Palestinian group from holding an event on October 7, marking the anniversary of attacks in Israel, after Jewish gro...
3 Sep 2024
Hadassah Busy and Blessed: The Elements of Jewish Resilience 3 Sep 2024
Hadassah National President Carol Ann Schwartz reflects on Jewish resilience as epitomized by the duality of living according to both the Hebrew and Gregoria...
3 Sep 2024
Chabad.org Rabbi Responds to Antisemitism engulfing Europe 3 Sep 2024
In this insightful video, a Rabbi addresses the current wave of antisemitism spreading across Europe. By exploring historical and contemporary factors contri...
3 Sep 2024
Hadassah ‘Their Portraits’ Depicts Israeli Loss, Remembrance and Family 3 Sep 2024
A group of eight Jewish artists from Philadelphia has created an impactful exhibition titled "Their Portraits" at the Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas. This ...
3 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle Manchester’s King David Primary rated outstanding for Jewish studies 3 Sep 2024
King David Primary School in Manchester has been rated as outstanding in Jewish studies by Pikuach, an inspection service run by the Board of Deputies. This ...
3 Sep 2024
The Beinart Notebook Efrat Machikawa and Boaz Atzili on the Hostage Families Movement 3 Sep 2024
In a recent Zoom call, Efrat Machikawa and Boaz Atzili shared their personal experiences and insights into the hostage crisis involving Israeli citizens. Efr...
3 Sep 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy We are so sorry, and we are still here for you 3 Sep 2024
The article is a heartfelt letter expressing condolences to Rachel and Jon on the loss of their son, Hersh. It speaks to how the couple shared their journey ...
3 Sep 2024
Mishpacha Arabian Dreams 2 Sep 2024
Hirsh Henfield, a 33-year-old logistics professional from Cleveland, defied a State Department travel advisory to accomplish his goal of visiting every count...
2 Sep 2024
Mishpacha No Free Gifts     2 Sep 2024
The article "No Free Gifts" in Mishpacha Magazine highlights the overlooked challenges faced by intellectually gifted children within mainstream educational ...
2 Sep 2024
Mishpacha Hersh’s Gift 2 Sep 2024
"Hersh's Gift" reflects on the tragic murder of hostages, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin, and the inspiring response of his parents, Jon and Rachel Goldberg-...
2 Sep 2024
Moment Wisdom Project | Philip Drill, 97, on Sculpting a Moral Life 2 Sep 2024
Philip Drill, a 97-year-old sculptor and CEO from West Orange, NJ, shares insights from his life journey in an interview with "Moment" magazine's Wisdom Proj...
2 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle PaJeS welcomes decision to ditch Ofsted headline grades 2 Sep 2024
PaJeS, the Jewish schools network, has endorsed the UK government's decision to eliminate the use of single headline grades for school performance assessment...
2 Sep 2024
JTA Rachel Goldberg-Polin at son Hersh’s funeral: ‘Finally, you’re free’ 2 Sep 2024
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, speaking at the funeral of her son Hersh, expressed both a deep sorrow and a profound gratitude for having had him in her life. Hersh ...
2 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle Oy-asis! We already have broiges from the last time you insulted me 2 Sep 2024
In anticipation of the upcoming Oasis concerts in Manchester's Heaton Park next July, Angela Epstein reflects on the challenges and cultural juxtapositions t...
2 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish By teaching our children not to care for their Jewish family, we failed them. 2 Sep 2024
Zack Bodner's essay critiques the Diaspora Jewish community's approach to fostering identity and connection to Jewish peoplehood among younger generations. H...
2 Sep 2024
For Heaven's Sake headphones Israel at War – The Six Hostages 2 Sep 2024
In this somber episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the tragic murder of six Israeli hostages by Hamas, including a member of the Hartman ...
2 Sep 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Toronto cousin of murdered hostage Carmel Gat: 'A loss that could have been prevented' 2 Sep 2024
This emotional episode features Maayan Shavit, who passionately advocates for her cousin Carmel Gat and other Israeli hostages taken by Hamas. Shavit critici...
2 Sep 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Toronto cousin of murdered hostage Carmel Gat: 'A loss that could have been prevented' 2 Sep 2024
Following the murder of Carmel Gat, Maayan Shavit, her cousin in Toronto, accuses Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of political failures t...
2 Sep 2024
Rationalist Judaism Pain and Division 2 Sep 2024
The article "Pain and Division" discusses the intense political and social discord in Israel following the murder of six hostages. It explores the complexiti...
2 Sep 2024
JTA At Columbus Circle vigil for 6 Israeli hostages, a mix of anger and mourning 2 Sep 2024
At a vigil held at Columbus Circle, New York, about 2,000 attendees gathered to mourn six Israeli hostages found dead in Gaza. The event was a poignant mix o...
2 Sep 2024
Forward In the courtyard where Hersh Goldberg-Polin danced on Oct. 6, grief and anger reign after his death 1 Sep 2024
The Hakhel synagogue community in Jerusalem mourns the tragic death of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a victim of Hamas violence in Gaza. Gathering nearly a year afte...
1 Sep 2024
JTA At the Jerusalem synagogue where Hersh Goldberg-Polin danced in life, grief and anger reign after his death 1 Sep 2024
The Jerusalem synagogue of the egalitarian Hakhel congregation became a poignant setting for mourning after Hersh Goldberg-Polin's murder by Hamas terrorists...
1 Sep 2024
Forward From Rachel Goldberg-Polin, we all heard the piercing cry of Jewish motherhood 1 Sep 2024
The article vividly captures the emotions and resilience of Jewish mothers, particularly Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was t...
1 Sep 2024
Kveller Each of the 6 Murdered Hostages Recovered in Rafah Was an Entire Universe 1 Sep 2024
The recent tragedy of six Israeli hostages murdered in Rafah by Hamas militants—Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Ori Danino, Almog Sarusi, ...
1 Sep 2024
Forward Thanks to his mother, we are all sitting shiva for Hersh Goldberg-Polin 1 Sep 2024
The tragic death of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a young American-Israeli hostage, has resonated deeply within the global Jewish community. His mother, Rachel Goldb...
1 Sep 2024
Jewish History Lectures 113. Four Jewish Survival Strategies developed in the Byzantine Empire 1 Sep 2024
This video, part of the Jewish History Lab series by Henry Abramson, delves into four key survival strategies that the Jewish community developed during the ...
1 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle As your children start the new school year, think of Ariel and Kfir 1 Sep 2024
This emotionally charged article reflects on the start of the school year in Israel, contrasting the joy of children embarking on new educational adventures ...
1 Sep 2024
Forward Man arrested after allegedly attacking Jewish students at University of Pittsburgh 1 Sep 2024
A man was arrested after allegedly attacking Jewish students at the University of Pittsburgh, an incident that underscores ongoing tensions on American campu...
1 Sep 2024
Living Lchaim Surviving The Nova Festival Massacre Changed My Life 1 Sep 2024
Yona Assaraf, along with her husband Roi, recounts their transformative journey following the harrowing experience of surviving the Nova Festival massacre on...
1 Sep 2024
Hadassah These Teens Are Keeping Sephardic Culture Alive 31 Aug 2024
Judah Roberts, a 16-year-old from Boca Raton with Sephardic ancestry, is leading efforts to preserve the Ladino language and Sephardic culture through the ne...
31 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish There is no such thing as a 'typical' Jew. 31 Aug 2024
In a reflection on the diversity of the Jewish community, this piece argues against the notion of a "typical" Jew, emphasizing the rich variety in traditions...
31 Aug 2024
Hadassah Pop Up Cafe Offers Pastries and Purpose for October 7 Survivors 30 Aug 2024
Caf Otef is a novel initiative started by Tamir Barelko and a team of entrepreneurs aimed at supporting thousands of displaced Israelis from the region aroun...
30 Aug 2024
Forward Michael Lerner, influential rabbi-activist and founder of Tikkun magazine, dies at 81 30 Aug 2024
Rabbi Michael Lerner, a prominent figure in Jewish-American progressive thought, has died at 81. He was the founder of Tikkun magazine, which he launched in ...
30 Aug 2024
Forward In Auschwitz, a modern love story sparks a new Jewish chapter 30 Aug 2024
In Oswiecim, Poland, a town historically significant for its Jewish community, a modern love story unfolds between Hila Weisz, an Israeli with Holocaust-surv...
30 Aug 2024
Hadassah The Appeal of Making Aliyah in the Shadow of October 7 30 Aug 2024
The article explores the motivations and experiences of Jews making aliyah, the immigration of Jews from the diaspora to Israel, particularly following the O...
30 Aug 2024
JTA Temple University investigating pro-Palestinian march at campus Hillel 30 Aug 2024
Temple University is investigating a pro-Palestinian demonstration that took place at its Hillel center, where protesters used megaphones to address those in...
30 Aug 2024
Forward College students are already protesting — and getting arrested — over Israel this semester 30 Aug 2024
Amid the start of the fall semester, universities across the United States, including the University of Michigan, are experiencing resurgent pro-Palestinian ...
30 Aug 2024
Tablet The Men Who Weren’t There 30 Aug 2024
This article explores the historical narrative of Jewish husbands mysteriously vanishing in the early 20th century, focusing on their impact on families and ...
30 Aug 2024
Tablet Out of Chaos, a Dancing Star 30 Aug 2024
The essay "Out of Chaos, a Dancing Star" is a reflective piece that explores the author's complex relationship with his father, Ethan, through a series of re...
30 Aug 2024
Forward For Jewish students at McGill like me, our return to campus is filled with dread 29 Aug 2024
Sophie Block, a Jewish student at McGill University, describes her anxiety returning to a campus environment charged with intense pro-Palestinian activism an...
29 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish As a lifelong Jewish Democrat, it pains me to say this. 29 Aug 2024
In this anonymous essay, the author, a lifelong Jewish Democrat and college professor, grapples with the growing exclusion of Jews from American public life,...
29 Aug 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Conversations with Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Ayelet Levy Shachar 29 Aug 2024
Amid the intensifying Israeli military actions on multiple fronts, the stories of Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Ayelet Levy Shachar highlight the emotional toll ...
29 Aug 2024