JTA
This Jewish teen is bringing sustainable gardening to NYC correctional facilities
29 Aug 2024
Steven Hoffen, a 16-year-old from the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is pioneering sustainable hydroponic farming initiatives in New York City's correctional ...
29 Aug 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Joshua Leifer on the Future of American Jews
29 Aug 2024
Joshua Leifer's book "Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life" delivers a sweeping analysis of the trajectory ...
29 Aug 2024
Forward
After 10/7, Jewish federations raised $850 million for Israel. 40% is unspent
29 Aug 2024
Jewish federations in North America, responding to the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks in southern Israel, raised over $850 million for Israeli recovery ef...
29 Aug 2024
Forward
I don’t belong to a synagogue. Can I be buried in a Jewish cemetery?
29 Aug 2024
In a recent article for The Forward's long-running advice column, Bintel Brief, a reader inquires about his right to a Jewish burial in the cemetery of his a...
29 Aug 2024
JTA
New School student senate blocks funding to clubs in an effort to demand ‘divestment’ from Israel
29 Aug 2024
The student senate at The New School in Manhattan voted to suspend funding for all student organizations, demanding the university divest from companies link...
29 Aug 2024
The Beinart Notebook
Ask Me Anything
29 Aug 2024
Peter is hosting the first monthly "Ask Me Anything" session exclusively for Premium subscribers, scheduled at 11am Eastern. During this call, subscribers ha...
29 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Once more into the fray, but not alone
29 Aug 2024
The article discusses the experiences of Eliana Goldin, a Jewish senior at Columbia University, who is navigating her Jewish identity and combating antisemit...
29 Aug 2024
Promised Podcast
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The “Remembering Zachariah” Edition
29 Aug 2024
This episode of the Promised Podcast provides a poignant remembrance of Zachariah Haber, an IDF soldier and promising scholar whose life was tragically cut s...
29 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The infinite joys of having a big Jewish family
29 Aug 2024
In "The infinite joys of having a big Jewish family," Vicki Belovski shares personal reflections on the unique dynamics and enduring connections within her l...
29 Aug 2024
Jewish Insider
Alsobrooks works to shore up support among Jewish voters in Maryland
29 Aug 2024
In a pivotal Maryland Senate race, Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks is striving to secure support from Jewish voters, traditionally a Democratic bloc, ...
29 Aug 2024
JTA
Emet Classical Academy, NYC Jewish school focused on the ‘great intellectual history of the west,’ is opening with 40 students
28 Aug 2024
Emet Classical Academy, a new Jewish school in New York City founded by the Tikvah Fund, is opening with an enrollment of 40 students across three grades. Th...
28 Aug 2024
Forward
How universities have changed their policies on protest because of the war in Gaza
28 Aug 2024
In response to recent protests related to the war in Gaza, universities across the United States are implementing new policies to manage campus activism. Col...
28 Aug 2024
JTA
At 28, Ireland’s new chief rabbi is leading an aging population in a time of turmoil
28 Aug 2024
Yoni Wieder, at 28, recently became Ireland's Chief Rabbi, taking leadership at a time of tension for the small Jewish community. With Ireland's critical sta...
28 Aug 2024
JTA
For rabbis writing High Holiday sermons during the Israel-Hamas war, procrastination pays off
28 Aug 2024
As rabbis prepare High Holiday sermons amid the Israel-Hamas war and upcoming U.S. presidential election, they navigate the challenge of rapidly evolving cur...
28 Aug 2024
Forward
Why pro-Palestinian students at U of Michigan are trying to stop funding for Frisbee and dance teams
28 Aug 2024
At the University of Michigan, the newly elected student government, led by the Shut It Down Party, is attempting to leverage its control over a $1.3 million...
28 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Letters to the Editor, September 30 2024
28 Aug 2024
The letters to the editor reflect a range of Jewish community perspectives and concerns, from observations on the diminishing pro-Palestinian activism and it...
28 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jewish donors and the case for CUNY
28 Aug 2024
The article discusses the potential of redirecting financial support from Jewish donors, who have distanced themselves from Ivy League institutions, towards ...
28 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from August 30 to September 6
28 Aug 2024
The article provides Shabbat timings for various locations in the UK from August 30 to September 6, along with the Torah portion "Reeh" and Haftarah readings...
28 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Keep faith: Why the Jewish community shouldn’t abandon engagement efforts with mainline Protestants
28 Aug 2024
The article discusses the importance of maintaining engagement efforts between the Jewish community and mainline Protestant denominations to foster construct...
28 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
This October 7 memorial will be a beacon of hope
28 Aug 2024
Lisa and Michael Marlowe, the parents of Jake Marlowe who was tragically murdered at the Nova Peace Festival on October 7, 2023, are advocating for the creat...
28 Aug 2024
Ami
When Anti-Semites Target Us // How pro-Palestinian groups are harassing a chasidic-owned business
28 Aug 2024
In the article from Ami Magazine, Reb Shloime Weber and his son, Sruly, discuss the harassment faced by their chasidic-owned international shipping company b...
28 Aug 2024
Ami
Yoely (Joel) Neuman // Hiring 4 Less
28 Aug 2024
Yoely Neuman, the founder of the overseas staffing company Hiring 4 Less, has revolutionized his business by hiring remote employees without ever meeting the...
28 Aug 2024
Jewish Insider
The cafe uniting a Negev moshav’s evacuees
28 Aug 2024
Cafe Otef Netiv Haasara in Tel Aviv serves as a crucial hub for former residents of the Negev moshav, Netiv Haasara, who were displaced after the Hamas attac...
28 Aug 2024
Jewish Insider
Why several leading labor unions abandoned their long-standing support for Israel
28 Aug 2024
In recent months, several major U.S. labor unions, including the United Auto Workers (UAW), have notably shifted their stance on Israel, moving away from lon...
28 Aug 2024
My Jewish Mommy Life
Mom of 3 Boys BACK TO SCHOOL Vlog!
27 Aug 2024
This vlog provides a glimpse into a Jewish mother's experiences as she prepares her three sons for the back-to-school season. While showcasing the various sc...
27 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
Inbox: Issue 1026
27 Aug 2024
The issue addresses multiple concerns from the Jewish community, including the declining mentorship role of camp counselors, personal anecdotes related to an...
27 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
To Be Hungarian
27 Aug 2024
The article reflects on a poignant encounter between the author and another individual of Hungarian descent, juxtaposing their shared backgrounds with person...
27 Aug 2024
Forward
For the 900th time, an antisemitic attack is an attack on all of France
27 Aug 2024
The article discusses the recent surge in antisemitic attacks in France, highlighting two incidents in Rouen and La Grande Motte, where synagogues were targe...
27 Aug 2024
Kveller
After My Kids’ Jewish Preschool Got a Bomb Threat, I Looked For the Light
27 Aug 2024
The article reflects a mother's emotional journey following a bomb threat at her child's Jewish preschool. Initially overwhelmed by fear and the urge to with...
27 Aug 2024
JTA
Hostage rescued from tunnel in Gaza; Bedouin father of 11 was a security guard on Oct. 7
27 Aug 2024
Israeli forces successfully rescued Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, a Bedouin Israeli father of 11, from Hamas captivity in Gaza, marking the eighth hostage recovery si...
27 Aug 2024
Chabad.org
Rabbi YY Jacobson “It’s Time to Tell You EVERYTHING..”
27 Aug 2024
In this engaging episode of the "Ordinary People Extraordinary Stories" podcast, Rabbi YY Jacobson shares candid insights into his life journey as a prominen...
27 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
From heritage to opportunity: Reimagining synagogue property
27 Aug 2024
Karen Kolodny emphasizes the need for synagogues to rethink their real estate investments as a way to secure financial sustainability. Many US synagogues bui...
27 Aug 2024
Hadassah
Hadassah Comes Together to Advocate, Empower and Inspire
27 Aug 2024
The 2024 Hadassah National Conference took place in Las Vegas, where over 400 leaders, members, donors, and staff gathered to address significant challenges ...
27 Aug 2024
Hadassah
October 7 War Stories From the Extended Hadassah Family
27 Aug 2024
This article highlights the harrowing experiences of the Elon family, particularly Michal Elon, a nurse, and her family during and following a terrorist atta...
27 Aug 2024
Jewish Insider
Columbia University’s new school year starts off with disruptive anti-Israel protests
27 Aug 2024
Columbia University is facing renewed challenges as this academic year begins, with anti-Israel protests disrupting campus activities even before classes sta...
27 Aug 2024
Jewish Insider
The GOP Senate candidate betting on the Jewish vote to win Pennsylvania
27 Aug 2024
In the tightly contested Pennsylvania Senate race, Republican candidate Dave McCormick is focusing on attracting Jewish voters who have become disenchanted w...
27 Aug 2024
Tablet
Bowls of Therapy
27 Aug 2024
In the face of ongoing political and social turmoil in Israel, ceramic studios have emerged as sanctuaries for creative expression and emotional healing. The...
27 Aug 2024
Forward
Why my great-grandfather, a strike leader, kept landing in prison
26 Aug 2024
This article explores the life of Chaim Ime Mendl Kaplan, an influential Jewish labor activist in early 20th-century America. Kaplan, who immigrated from Eas...
26 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
Prince Without a Crown
26 Aug 2024
This article explores the life of Reb Shlomenyu of Sadigura, a complex and enigmatic Jewish leader who chose to forgo his inherited rabbinic title to engage ...
26 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
Never Too Late
26 Aug 2024
Sivan Rahav-Meir shares an inspiring account from the GO JEWISH Shabbaton in Antwerp, Belgium, where 300 young European Jews gathered to reconnect with their...
26 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
I Teach, Therefore I Am
26 Aug 2024
The article "I Teach, Therefore I Am" reflects on the author's experiences and philosophies as a junior high teacher, emphasizing the transformative role edu...
26 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
Attendance Deficit
26 Aug 2024
The article "Attendance Deficit" from Mishpacha Magazine delves into the challenges parents face with children who refuse to attend school, a growing issue k...
26 Aug 2024
Mishpacha
Opposing Camps
26 Aug 2024
The article "Opposing Camps" highlights the challenges faced by educators who balance their responsibilities between their regular teaching jobs and summer c...
26 Aug 2024
Moment
For Jewish Students, Back to School Brings Hesitation and Hope
26 Aug 2024
The return to school for Jewish students has been marked by a mix of apprehension and optimism amid heightened campus tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian c...
26 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Analysis of An Anti Charedi Secular Jew
26 Aug 2024
The article examines the views of a secular Israeli who advocates for integrating Charedi youth into secular Zionist society, suggesting that providing them ...
26 Aug 2024
Forward
Preserving Mexican Syrian Jewish traditions in a world on the verge of collapse
26 Aug 2024
Clairette Atri Mizrahi, a Mexican Syrian Jewish playwright, captures the tension between modern and traditional identity in her work, particularly through he...
26 Aug 2024
JTA
Jews and Arabs hoped to fill a truck with aid for Gaza civilians. We ended up filling 300.
26 Aug 2024
In a heartening display of unity amid conflict, the joint Jewish-Arab movement Standing Together conducted an aid drive for Gazan civilians, expecting to fil...
26 Aug 2024
JTA
Baking matzah and defying blackouts, Dnipro’s Jews press on despite the grind of Russia’s war on Ukraine
26 Aug 2024
In Dnipro, Ukraine, the Jewish community continues to thrive amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. Despite being close to the frontline, the Menorah Cente...
26 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Parents of Jewish college students: Please turn your attention to this in-flight demonstration
26 Aug 2024
In this reflective piece, Hillel directors Betsy Polk and Joyce Gordon draw parallels between air travel safety procedures and strategies for supporting Jewi...
26 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
How women rose to Orthodox synagogue leadership
25 Aug 2024
The election of a female president at an Orthodox synagogue in Leeds highlights ongoing debates about women's roles in synagogue leadership. Despite some rab...
25 Aug 2024