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Forward School Israel trip turns ‘terrifying’ for LA students attacked by Israeli teens 1 May
A school trip from Los Angeles' Milken Community School experienced a distressing incident in Tiberias during Israel's Independence Day celebrations when loc...
1 May
Unorthodox headphones How To Do Activism Right, with Jay Ruderman, Tuly Weisz, and Pesach Wolicki 1 May
Activists Jay Ruderman, Tuly Weisz, and Pesach Wolicki discuss effective activism, emphasizing the importance of a strategic, non-intimidating approach. They...
1 May
Lehrhaus Is it too Premature to Sing? The Song at the Sea and the Modern-Day Miracle of Medinat Yisrael 30 Apr
Shimshon HaKohen Nadel explores the appropriate time to celebrate the establishment of the State of Israel in light of Jewish tradition, particularly focusin...
30 Apr
JTA For teens by teens, the ‘Daf Punk’ podcast delivers a daily dose of Talmud 30 Apr
Talia Beck and Jordana Bruckheimer, high school seniors from North Shore Hebrew Academy, have pioneered a new horizon for teen engagement with the Talmud thr...
30 Apr
Forward How a Lower East Side Jew conquered the multiverse 30 Apr
Jack Kirby, a prodigious comic artist from the Lower East Side, is celebrated in the retrospective exhibition, "Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity" at the Skirb...
30 Apr
Ami At The Crisis Point 30 Apr
Rabbi Chaim Aharon Kaufman, chairman of the Vaad Hayeshivos, conveys the unprecedented crisis facing the Torah world in Israel. Discussions held between prom...
30 Apr
Mishpacha Inbox 29 Apr
Readers respond to recent articles in Mishpacha Magazine. One reader emphasizes the importance of portraying Torah leaders with a more humanized perspective ...
29 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah Heterodox Liberalism - Orthodox Liberalism 29 Apr
The article critiques the influence of liberalism within Jewish thought, especially when it aligns social justice closely with Judaism. It discusses Illinois...
29 Apr
The Habura headphones Understanding the Mishkan and Qorbanot (1 of 3) - Freddie Grunsfeld 29 Apr
Freddie Grunsfeld delves into the purpose and construction of the Mishkan and its relationship with Qorbanot, exploring different scholarly and historical pe...
29 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy The rehumanizing project: A Jewish response to artificial intelligence 29 Apr
Navigating the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on humanity, this discussion explores how Jewish values can offer an ethical framework for engaging wit...
29 Apr
Lehrhaus Are Jews Part of the Global Village? Updating the Paradigms of Tzedakah  28 Apr
Francis Nataf reflects on the evolving paradigms of tzedakah, especially in relation to non-Jews, within the Jewish ethical tradition. Inspired by the teachi...
28 Apr
JTA Halacha and the dangers of religious passion 28 Apr
Rabbi Dov Linzer explores the balance between halacha and religious passion, emphasizing the importance of grounding religious fervor within the practical, n...
28 Apr
Lehrhaus Moving Beyond the Scope: Translating Rambam/Maimonides  28 Apr
Yaakov Taubes reviews the second volume of ArtScroll's translation series of Maimonides' writings, focusing on Conduct and Character. The article discusses A...
28 Apr
Forward In a Haredi Jerusalem neighborhood, doctors' visits are free, but the wait may cost you 27 Apr
Visiting her brother in a Haredi neighborhood in Jerusalem, Miriam Herman shares her experience of navigating the complexities of securing medication as a to...
27 Apr
Forward Could changes at the FDA call the kosher status of milk into question? Many are asking. 24 Apr
The recent suspension of federal testing of commercially produced milk by the FDA sparked concerns among kosher-observant Jews about its implications for the...
24 Apr
Rationalist Judaism Is it a Mitzvah to Eat Kosher? 24 Apr
Natan Slifkin explores the complex question of whether eating kosher is a mitzvah—commandment or good deed—in Jewish law. The article examines the perspectiv...
24 Apr
The Habura headphones A Bridge between Ashkenaz and Sepharad: Hakham Tsevi - Rabbi Yosie Levine 24 Apr
Rabbi Yosie Levine delves into the life and controversies surrounding Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi, a prominent rabbinic figure bridging Ashkenazi and Sephardic Je...
24 Apr
JTA I’m half-Jewish, but my Jewish life is as full as it gets 23 Apr
Navigating Jewish identity as the child of a Jewish father and non-Jewish mother, Danielle Wolpert shares her journey of embracing Judaism through active par...
23 Apr
Unorthodox headphones How to Be a Jew … like Matisyahu 23 Apr
Matisyahu reflects on his evolution as a Jewish musician, detailing his journey from his early forays into music, to his time immersed in Hasidic Judaism, an...
23 Apr
Ami Divorcing Amicably 23 Apr
Isaac Gruenebaum, a New York State court-certified mediator and expert in conflict resolution, discusses his approach to mediating divorces. Drawing on his e...
23 Apr
Forward Will the next pope be good for the Jews? 22 Apr
In the wake of Pope Francis's passing, speculation about his successor's influence on Jewish-Catholic relations is rife. Pope Francis was known for his progr...
22 Apr
Mishpacha Half the Battle  22 Apr
Rav Meir Mazuz, a prominent Tunisian Jewish leader and renowned Torah scholar, dedicated his life to preserving the sanctity of the Jewish nation. As the hea...
22 Apr
Chabad.org "What the Rebbe Told Me in Private... I’ve Never Shared This Before" 22 Apr
Bronya Shaffer shares deeply personal experiences involving the Lubavitcher Rebbe in a conversation that delves into various facets of her life touched by hi...
22 Apr
Mishpacha Let’s Talk Raising Balanced Children (Feat. Rabbi Nosson Muller) 22 Apr
In a recent discussion led by Rabbi Garfield and Rabbi Schonfeld, the challenges of raising balanced children in today’s restrictive environment are examined...
22 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah Another Orthodox Jew appointed to High Office 21 Apr
Matthew Solomson, an Orthodox Jewish scholar and adjunct professor at Yeshiva University, has been appointed as Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Clai...
21 Apr
Jewish Insider The quirky new VC being guided by Jewish values 21 Apr
Long Journey Ventures, a quirky venture capital firm in San Francisco, has embraced Jewish values in its latest fund, totaling $181,818,181.80—a nod to the H...
21 Apr
JTA How Abraham Lincoln in a kippah wound up making a $250,000 deal on ‘Shark Tank’ 18 Apr
Ari Siegel, a Jewish entrepreneur, attracted attention on Shark Tank by donning an Abraham Lincoln outfit complete with a kippah and kapota to pitch his busi...
18 Apr
Rationalist Judaism The Shidduch Crisis and Hypocrisy 17 Apr
Natan Slifkin critiques the charedi community's response to the shidduch crisis of single older girls by highlighting the inconsistency of their approach com...
17 Apr
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Rabbi Louis Sachs speaks out about being sued by his former synagogue in Toronto 17 Apr
Rabbi Louis Sachs faces a $750,000 lawsuit from his former synagogue, Beth Torah, over allegations of breach of contract after leaving for Beth Sholom. He cl...
17 Apr
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Rabbi Louis Sachs speaks out about being sued by his former synagogue in Toronto 17 Apr
Rabbi Louis Sachs discusses his legal battle with his former congregation, Beth Torah, which has sued him for breach of contract after he joined Beth Sholom....
17 Apr
JTA Elon Musk reportedly asked Ashley St. Clair not to circumcise his Jewish child 16 Apr
Elon Musk, known for his controversial viewpoints, reportedly asked Ashley St. Clair, the Jewish mother of his child, to forego the tradition of circumcision...
16 Apr
Future of Jewish Reform Judaism has betrayed the Jewish People. 16 Apr
In this passionate critique, Joshua Hoffman argues that Reform Judaism has strayed from its core principles, prioritizing progressive politics over Jewish so...
16 Apr
Unorthodox headphones Passover Crossover - Rootless - Why Dual Loyalty is Good for the Jews, with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz 16 Apr
Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz discusses the concept of dual loyalty among American Jews, advocating for a proud embrace of loyalty to both the United States and Israe...
16 Apr
Future of Jewish The One Word That Defines the Jewish People 15 Apr
Joshua Hoffman explores how the concept of "shalom" or peace fundamentally defines the Jewish people and their history. Historically, Jews have prioritized p...
15 Apr
Tablet When Artificial Intelligence Came to Life in 18th-Century Amsterdam 15 Apr
Rabbi Yosie Levine explores the groundbreaking work of Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi, the 18th-century Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Amsterdam, who examined the halakhi...
15 Apr
Forward Jews thought Trump wanted to fight antisemitism. Why did he cut all of their grants? 12 Apr
The article explores the impact of the Trump administration's decision to cut grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), which affected num...
12 Apr
Future of Jewish The Most Underrated Jewish and Israeli Sayings 11 Apr
Joshua Hoffman explores seven underrated Jewish and Israeli sayings that capture the essence of Jewish resilience, humor, and grit. These sayings, ranging fr...
11 Apr
Chabad.org Is Rice Permitted on Passover? 11 Apr
During Passover, the dietary restrictions for Ashkenazi Jews traditionally include abstaining from rice and beans, known as "Kitniyot." This article explores...
11 Apr
Forward Trump wants to fight antisemitism. So why did he kill funding for my Holocaust translation project? 11 Apr
Sasha Senderovich discusses the termination of a National Endowment for the Humanities grant supporting his Holocaust translation project, despite its alignm...
11 Apr
Sonya's Prep How to Clean & Descale Your Hot Water Urn for Passover 10 Apr
Preparing for Passover involves extensive cleaning to ensure all kitchen items meet kosher standards. This video provides a guide to cleaning and descaling a...
10 Apr
Halacha Headlines headphones 4/12/25 – Shiur 509 – “Free Money” – Taking money from the government (food stamps, welfare, Medicaid, etc.) 10 Apr
The episode discusses the ethical and legal considerations for Orthodox Jews when applying for government benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, welfare, and Secti...
10 Apr
Jewish Currents Against Zionist Realism - Is “Not In Our Name” Jewish organizing around Palestine inflating our culpability as Jews—and downplaying our complicity as <em>Americans</em>? 9 Apr
Jon Danforth-Appell examines the complexities within Jewish activism concerning Palestinian solidarity, particularly focusing on the dynamics surrounding Jew...
9 Apr
On the Nose headphones Debating Zionist Realism 9 Apr
Arielle Angel and Mari Cohen engage with Jon Danforth-Appell on the notion of "Zionist realism," a concept suggesting that the Jewish left struggles to imagi...
9 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Interpretation is a creative skill we need in the age of generative AI 9 Apr
In the era of generative AI, fostering the Jewish tradition of creative interpretation is essential in education. This perspective is emphasized by rabbinica...
9 Apr
Tablet The Law of the Land 9 Apr
Dovid Bashevkin explores the nuanced relationship between Jewish law as discussed in Tractate Sanhedrin and Jewish identity. Using personal anecdotes and his...
9 Apr
JTA You need a non-Jewish neighbor to perform this Passover ritual. Thank heavens. 8 Apr
Ethan Schwartz recounts the experience of his wife, Rabbanit Leah Sarna, facilitating the sale of hametz at their community in suburban Philadelphia, highlig...
8 Apr
Chabad.org Soviet Gulag Survivor: "It's Time To Tell You EVERYTHING That I've Been Through..." 8 Apr
Natan Sharansky's remarkable journey from Soviet dissident to celebrated Jewish figure is a testament to the strength derived from cultural identity and pers...
8 Apr
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Supremes Step In 8 Apr
The episode discusses a recent complex Supreme Court decision involving the legality of plane deportations to El Salvador, examining its implications for fut...
8 Apr
JTA Florida’s Todd Golden becomes first Jewish coach to win March Madness since 1988 8 Apr
Todd Golden achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Jewish coach in 37 years to lead a team to victory in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, g...
8 Apr
Rationalist Judaism [Re-send with corrected download link] Some Exciting Publications 8 Apr
Natan Slifkin highlights two new volumes that delve deeply into the contested issue of military service in Israel, particularly from a halakhic perspective. ...
8 Apr