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JTA Alex Bregman, who drew a Jewish star on his cap after Oct. 7, inks $175M deal with the Cubs 16 Jan
Jewish baseball star Alex Bregman has signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, making it the second-largest contract for a Jewish pla...
16 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah Are Rabbis Still Relevant to American Jewry? 15 Jan
The article examines the evolving role of rabbis in American Jewish life, highlighting concerns about their relevance, particularly within heterodox movement...
15 Jan
Chabad.org Why You Should STOP TRYING TO BE PERFECT 15 Jan
The video titled "Why You Should STOP TRYING TO BE PERFECT" likely discusses the pressures and pitfalls of striving for perfection from a Jewish perspective,...
15 Jan
JTA King David is having a moment in Christian pop culture. We would do well to join in. 15 Jan
Rabbi David Wolpe discusses the renewed interest in King David within Christian pop culture, marked by several new productions, including an animated film an...
15 Jan
JTA Circumcision could be ‘child abuse’ if done wrong, UK prosectors warn after deaths 15 Jan
British authorities are considering labeling poorly conducted circumcisions as child abuse following instances where the procedure led to fatalities. This le...
15 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy We need a different model: From tuition to stipends 15 Jan
Rabbi Matthew Goldstone, in response to the Atra report "From Calling to Career: Mapping the Current State and Future of Rabbinic Leadership," argues that th...
15 Jan
Lehrhaus A Year in Review – 2025 14 Jan
2025 was a prolific year for Lehrhaus, which continued its mission to engage Jewish communities with thoughtful content. Highlights included tributes to Rabb...
14 Jan
JTA Conservative Judaism’s new line on intermarriage is a great start. What comes next is key. 14 Jan
The Conservative/Masorti movement's recent report signifies a significant shift in its approach to interfaith relationships, moving from disapproval to engag...
14 Jan
Mishpacha Thinking Thanks Is Not Enough  13 Jan
Cindy Scarr emphasizes the importance of expressing gratitude, not just thinking or assuming thanks. She recounts an anecdote involving her son's rebbi, who ...
13 Jan
Mishpacha The Moment: Issue 1095 13 Jan
Issue 1095 of The Moment highlights impactful moments within the Jewish community, including a successful crowdfunding effort by JLife Chicago, a kiruv organ...
13 Jan
Chabad.org You Must Do THIS Before You Buy A New Dish 13 Jan
Before acquiring new dishes, it is essential to consider the proper ritual of toiveling, which involves immersing dishes in a mikvah to render them fit for J...
13 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy How we built a CAD 50 million pan-Canadian coalition for the regeneration of Israel’s north 13 Jan
The Canadian Jewish community mobilized quickly and effectively in response to the crises faced by their partnership regions in Israel, notably raising $140 ...
13 Jan
JTA The destroyed library at Jackson’s Beth Israel was a sanctuary for me. I have faith it will be one for all again. 12 Jan
Rabbi Lex Rofeberg reflects on his profound connection to the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, where he lived and served for two years. The ...
12 Jan
Chabad.org What Happens On A MITZVAH TANK? 12 Jan
Mitzvah Tanks, an initiative by the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, are vans equipped for outreach, aiming to bring Judaism to Jews worldwide. They travel to vari...
12 Jan
Rationalist Judaism Better Dead Than Drafted? 12 Jan
Natan Slifkin critiques the extreme views expressed in an interview with the father of Yosef Rosenthal, a young charedi who died in a riot against military e...
12 Jan
Chabad.org They're BOUND FOR THE MAJOR LEAGUES But Will Not Leave Shabbat Behind 12 Jan
Ari and Eli Kligman are notable young athletes navigating the intersection of faith and sports as they pursue careers in Major League Baseball. Firm in their...
12 Jan
Tablet Burnt Offerings 12 Jan
In 1885, the Pittsburgh Platform marked a pivotal reformation of Judaism, declaring it not as a nation but a religious community and distancing from practice...
12 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy No, it’s not time to ‘retire’ tikkun olam 9 Jan
In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks, the Jewish concept of tikkun olam, or world repair, has come under scrutiny, prompting discussions about its rol...
9 Jan
JTA What a Phish concert taught me about being a better rabbi 8 Jan
Rabbi Jonathan Leener reflects on attending a Phish concert and the insights it provided for enhancing the synagogue experience. The concert's dynamic setlis...
8 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy American Jewry’s future lies not on the coasts but in its heartland 8 Jan
As American Jewish communities face unprecedented challenges including rising antisemitism and expectations to distance from Israel, there is a pressing need...
8 Jan
JTA The Conservative movement eased its stance on intermarriage. Here’s why I am quitting its rabbis’ union anyway. 7 Jan
Rabbi Ari Y. Saks articulates his decision to resign from the Rabbinical Assembly despite the Conservative movement's recent efforts to accommodate interfait...
7 Jan
Forward 'From a shtetl to a diaspora’: After the fire, a Palisades synagogue forges through a year in exile 7 Jan
Kehillat Israel, a synagogue in Pacific Palisades, remains resilient one year after a devastating fire destroyed homes and dispersed its community. The fire,...
7 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy The promise and perils of pluralism: Lessons from a midsized Hillel and a model for the Jewish future 7 Jan
The article explores the challenges and opportunities of fostering pluralism within Jewish communities, using the example of a midsized Hillel at the Univers...
7 Jan
Jewish History Lectures Hansen's Disease Jewish History in the Torah Shemot 7 Jan
The video provides an exploration of the Hebrew term tsara'at found in the Torah, which has often been mistranslated as leprosy. The discussion emphasizes th...
7 Jan
MomentMag The Jewish Way to a Good Life with Shira Stutman and Amy E. Schwartz 7 Jan
In a discussion led by Moment's Amy E. Schwartz, Rabbi Shira Stutman explores her book, 'The Jewish Way to a Good Life,' which offers insights into achieving...
7 Jan
Living Lchaim The 24-Year-Old Who Discovered the Money Secret Adults Still Don’t Talk About 7 Jan
In a candid discussion, 24-year-old Dave Katz shares his insights into the world of personal finance, a topic often misunderstood or avoided by many. Drawing...
7 Jan
Forward At a former driving school, Kehillat Harlem plants roots for Jewish life uptown 6 Jan
Kehillat Harlem, a new synagogue in Central Harlem, has established a permanent presence by moving into a former driving school's storefront, becoming a cent...
6 Jan
Mishpacha Harmful Words 6 Jan
Lashon hara, or harmful speech, about Eretz Yisrael is emphasized as a grave prohibition in Jewish teachings, as illustrated by a story involving the Gerrer ...
6 Jan
Rationalist Judaism The Broken Theology of Charedim 6 Jan
Natan Slifkin critiques Charedi theology, arguing that there is a contradiction between the Charedi claim that divine providence dictates everything, includi...
6 Jan
Forward The judge in Maduro’s case is an Orthodox Jew — and displays a Torah verse in his chambers 5 Jan
The article highlights Judge Alvin Kenneth Hellerstein, an Orthodox Jew who displays the Torah verse "Tzedek, tzedek tirdof" ("Justice, justice you shall pur...
5 Jan
Jewish Review of Books Expanding the Palace of Torah 5 Jan
Exploring the convergence of Jewish faith and body image activism, Minna Bromberg's 'Every Body Beloved' challenges the Jewish community to recognize and dis...
5 Jan
Jewish Review of Books Free Radicals 5 Jan
Allan Arkush reviews two contrasting works by Israeli philosophers Shalom Sadik and Jeremy Fogel, who address issues of faith and modernity within Judaism. S...
5 Jan
Rationalist Judaism Inception 4 Jan
Natan Slifkin explores the charedi community's reluctance to participate in Israel's national defense, attributing it to a lack of identification with the br...
4 Jan
Living Lchaim One-on-One with Rabbi Reuven Feinstein Unscripted 3 Jan
In a thought-provoking interview, Rabbi Reuven Feinstein reflects on his upbringing in the Bronx and the formative influence of his father, Rabbi Moshe Feins...
3 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah The Myopic Charedi View of Daas Torah 2 Jan
The article addresses the Charedi community's adherence to 'Daas Torah,' which dictates unquestioning obedience to Torah sages. This approach has recently be...
2 Jan
Chabad.org Here's What You Can Learn From My Move to Alaska 1 Jan
Rabbi Mendel Greenberg shares his experiences and insights from relocating to Alaska, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities of maintaining a J...
1 Jan
Lehrhaus An Empty Place at the Jewish Table: Why Are Young Jews Dropping Out? 1 Jan
In "An Empty Place at the Jewish Table," Steve Lipman explores the growing trend of young Jews from Orthodox backgrounds distancing themselves from tradition...
1 Jan
Lehrhaus Book Review: Rav Yehuda Henkin’s Responsa on Contemporary Jewish Women’s Issues (Expanded Edition)  31 Dec 2025
Rav Yehuda Henkin, a prominent Modern Orthodox halachic authority, authored significant responsa addressing women's issues in Jewish law, encapsulating his t...
31 Dec 2025
Hadassah The Case for Unplugging on Shabbat 30 Dec 2025
Alan Morinis, founder of The Mussar Institute, discusses the profound spiritual benefits of unplugging on Shabbat as explored in his new book, "The Shabbat E...
30 Dec 2025
Mishpacha The Winning Circle 30 Dec 2025
Yitzchok Saftlas, CEO of Bottom Line Marketing Group, intertwines Torah wisdom with modern relationship-building strategies in his book "A Practical Guide to...
30 Dec 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Rabbi Feldman's Daas Torah 29 Dec 2025
In a controversial lecture in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Rabbi Feldman, a Rosh Yeshiva from Ner Israel, discouraged enlistment in the IDF among Charedim, suggesting...
29 Dec 2025
Forward Mikveh unearthed beneath Western Wall plaza shows evidence of Temple’s destruction 29 Dec 2025
Archaeologists have made a significant discovery beneath the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem—a 2,000-year-old mikveh, or Jewish ritual bath, dating back to t...
29 Dec 2025
Rationalist Judaism Behold the Wizard of Oz 29 Dec 2025
Natan Slifkin reflects on the ban his books received from the Gedolim, noting that the lack of specific reasons initially shielded the Gedolim's opinions fro...
29 Dec 2025
Jewish Review of Books The Riddler 29 Dec 2025
"The Riddler," directed by Michael Grynszpan, is a documentary exploring the enigmatic life of Monsieur Shoshani, a post-Holocaust Jewish scholar renowned fo...
29 Dec 2025
Living Lchaim Are The Jews To Blame for Palestine & Antisemitism? 25 Dec 2025
Rabbi YY Jacobson and Dr. Shloime Zimmerman engage in a profound discussion about the intersection of mental health, spirituality, and cultural identity. The...
25 Dec 2025
Chabad.org Australian Minister Announces One Mitzvah For BONDI 24 Dec 2025
In a unique initiative to promote community and Jewish values, an Australian government minister has announced a new campaign, called 'One Mitzvah for Bondi'...
24 Dec 2025
Mishpacha Judging the Judges 24 Dec 2025
Israel's High Court is once again at the heart of significant controversy, this time for its push to allow women to qualify as dayanim, or religious judges, ...
24 Dec 2025
Forward How the next generation of rabbis is preparing for the age of A.I. 24 Dec 2025
Amidst the increasing integration of artificial intelligence into various sectors, rabbinical students in the U.S. are confronting the implications of AI on ...
24 Dec 2025
Living Lchaim A Jewish Divorce Mediator Shares What She Sees Behind Closed Doors 24 Dec 2025
Jewish Divorce Mediator Sarah Nissel shares valuable insights into the often under-discussed topic of finances within marriage, drawing from her extensive ex...
24 Dec 2025
Mishpacha Insulation Is Not Education 23 Dec 2025
Cindy Scarr argues in Mishpacha Magazine that over-protective parents in the Torah-observant community often seek to insulate their children from slightly di...
23 Dec 2025