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Forward John Roberts will not save us — but we might just able to save ourselves 3 Nov 2025
Leah Litman's new book, "Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes," critiques the current state of the U...
3 Nov 2025
Rationalist Judaism This Is Not Treife! 2 Nov 2025
Rabbi Natan Slifkin discusses the upcoming Feast of Exotic Kosher Curiosities at The Biblical Museum of Natural History, scheduled for December 24th. Highlig...
2 Nov 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah The Million Man Prayer Rally 30 Oct 2025
A large-scale prayer rally in Jerusalem has gathered hundreds of thousands of Charedi Jews resisting the Israeli military draft. The Charedi leadership argue...
30 Oct 2025
Tablet Stop Giving Your Jewish Kids Dumb Names 29 Oct 2025
Jewish naming traditions are undergoing radical changes, as contemporary parents increasingly opt for unique and unconventional names rather than time-honore...
29 Oct 2025
Future of Jewish The world is more Jewish than we realized. 27 Oct 2025
Throughout history, Jews have persevered through exile and persecution, often concealing their identities. Advances in genetic testing reveal an extensive hi...
27 Oct 2025
JTA Anyone saying Jews face a simple choice in the NYC mayoral election is not paying attention 27 Oct 2025
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, head of the largest Jewish movement in North America, discusses the complexities facing Jewish voters in the upcoming New York City mayora...
27 Oct 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah When a Religious Leader Loses His Sense of Moral Clarity 27 Oct 2025
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, a prominent Sephardic rabbinic figure, recently faced criticism for labeling Rabbi Tamir Granot, a hesder yeshiva head and bereaved fath...
27 Oct 2025
Chabad.org I ALMOST Hit Rock Bottom, Torah CHANGED My Life 27 Oct 2025
This video explores a personal journey of transformation through the power of Torah. It shares a compelling narrative of someone who found themselves near a ...
27 Oct 2025
Future of Jewish While Jews criticize Israel, Israel looks after Jews everywhere. 27 Oct 2025
Israel's intelligence services act as the unseen guardians for Jewish communities worldwide, offering protection regardless of political debates surrounding ...
27 Oct 2025
Kveller ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2, Episode 1 Recap: ‘Dinner Party’ 23 Oct 2025
The recap of "Nobody Wants This" Season 2's first episode, titled "Dinner Party," delves into the comedic yet poignant mishaps surrounding a key dinner hoste...
23 Oct 2025
Jewish History Lectures Rashi Jewish History in the Torah 5 23 Oct 2025
This video provides an exploration into the life and impact of Rabbi Shlomo ben Yitzhaki, commonly known as Rashi, who is celebrated for his extensive commen...
23 Oct 2025
Forward Every Friday for 26 years, this rabbi has circled Manhattan to inspect the eruv — even missing the birth of his 13th child. Now, he's getting help 22 Oct 2025
Rabbi Moshe Tauber has been meticulously inspecting the eruv surrounding Manhattan for 26 years, ensuring its integrity for the Jewish community to carry ite...
22 Oct 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Being a religious Jew: Practice, thought, feeling, belief — or something else? 22 Oct 2025
The article explores the fluidity and depth of Jewish identity through the lens of Rabbi Ethan Daniel Davidson's unconventional journey towards ordination. I...
22 Oct 2025
Forward After three years in Israel, Reform convert told she can’t make aliyah 21 Oct 2025
Isabella Vinci, a Reform convert to Judaism, faces challenges in making aliyah to Israel due to her conversion being completed online during the COVID-19 pan...
21 Oct 2025
JTA On Friday, the rabbi circles Manhattan — now with tech support to protect an essential Shabbat tool 21 Oct 2025
Rabbi Moshe Tauber has dedicated 25 years to inspecting and maintaining Manhattan's eruv, a symbolic boundary facilitating the carrying of objects on Shabbat...
21 Oct 2025
JTA She converted during the pandemic. Israeli immigration officials say her Zoom course doesn’t count 21 Oct 2025
Isabella Vinci's application for Israeli citizenship under the Law of Return was denied by Israel's Population and Immigration Authority due to her conversio...
21 Oct 2025
Future of Jewish Reform Judaism isn’t Jewish. It’s an entirely different religion. 20 Oct 2025
Sam Mitzmann argues that Reform Judaism is not merely a variant of traditional Judaism but is an entirely separate religion due to its departure from foundat...
20 Oct 2025
Chabad.org FREED HOSTAGE THANKS G-D 20 Oct 2025
In this emotional episode of the "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" podcast, a recently freed hostage shares their profound gratitude towards G-d for d...
20 Oct 2025
Lehrhaus The Starvation of Gaza: A Halakhic Argument 20 Oct 2025
David Polsky explores the contentious issue of whether Israel should block humanitarian aid to Gaza in response to hostage situations, assessing it through t...
20 Oct 2025
Forward There wasn't a Jewish grief group in Boston for young adults, so this rabbi started one 17 Oct 2025
Rabbi Jackson Mercer founded a unique grief support group for young Jewish adults in Cambridge, Massachusetts, addressing a gap in bereavement resources. Unl...
17 Oct 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Rabbi Moshe Hauer, ZTL 16 Oct 2025
Rabbi Moshe Hauer, ZTL, passed away suddenly at the age of 64, leaving a significant void in Jewish leadership. As the Executive Vice President of the OU, he...
16 Oct 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Will Diaspora Jews support the ‘Sparta State’? 16 Oct 2025
The article examines the evolving relationship between Diaspora Jews and Israel, particularly as the country's current political climate challenges tradition...
16 Oct 2025
Future of Jewish If you think you know the Torah, read this. 14 Oct 2025
Exploring the profound layers and historical context of the Torah, this piece delves into the multi-dimensional nature of Torah interpretation, known as PaRD...
14 Oct 2025
Mishpacha Principle Growth       14 Oct 2025
Eliyahu Kholodenko, founder of Questrade, showcases a blend of business acumen and strong religious values. When faced with a potential setback during a cruc...
14 Oct 2025
Chabad.org Wounded Rabbi Helps Others Shake Lulav 13 Oct 2025
Rabbi Menachem Kutner, injured in the Bein Ganim yeshiva bombing during the Yom Kippur War, has turned his personal trauma into a mission of empowerment and ...
13 Oct 2025
MomentMag The State of Religious Freedom Today with Rabbi David Saperstein and Nadine Epstein 13 Oct 2025
Rabbi David Saperstein engages in a comprehensive discussion with Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein about the current state of religious freedom, with a ...
13 Oct 2025
Lehrhaus Ameilut in the Age of AI 12 Oct 2025
Max Hollander explores the interplay between artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and the traditional Jewish value of 'ameilut ba-Torah' (toiling in Tor...
12 Oct 2025
JTA Sarah Hurwitz wants Jews to stop apologizing and start learning 12 Oct 2025
Sarah Hurwitz, a former White House speechwriter, continues her exploration of Jewish identity with her new book, "As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those ...
12 Oct 2025
Unpacked The Secret Origins of Ashkenazi Jews 10 Oct 2025
The video explores the origins of Ashkenazi Jews, countering the controversial Khazar theory which suggests that Ashkenazi Jews stem from a Turkic kingdom ca...
10 Oct 2025
JTA Nadler accuses RFK Jr of antisemitism over claim that ‘early’ circumcisions lead to autism 10 Oct 2025
Representative Jerry Nadler accused Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of antisemitism after Kennedy claimed that early circumcisions might contribute to autism due to th...
10 Oct 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Finding Happiness - Gay People, Sex, and Marriage 10 Oct 2025
The article discusses the complex issue faced by Orthodox Jewish gay individuals in reconciling their sexual orientation with traditional Halachic prohibitio...
10 Oct 2025
JTA László Krasznahorkai, grim Hungarian author whose family hid Jewish roots, wins literature Nobel 9 Oct 2025
Laszlo Krasznahorkai, a renowned Hungarian author whose works embody existential bleakness and stylistic innovation, has won the Nobel Prize for Literature. ...
9 Oct 2025
Hadassah The Person Behind the Breast Cancer Diagnosis 9 Oct 2025
Dr. Shani Paluch-Shimon, a leading figure in breast cancer care, heads Hadassah's Sharett Institute of Oncology. Her pioneering approach emphasizes personali...
9 Oct 2025
Forward How Philip Roth invented a myth called 'Philip Roth' 7 Oct 2025
Steven J. Zipperstein's biography, "Philip Roth: Stung By Life," focuses on Roth's intellectual and artistic development, distinguishing itself from other bi...
7 Oct 2025
Future of Jewish The Jews have a right to win. 6 Oct 2025
Joshua Hoffman reflects on Sukkot as a symbol of Jewish resilience and unity, especially in the face of rising antisemitism and global challenges. He emphasi...
6 Oct 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah Yes, Sharon, We Are Facing a Spiritual Catastrophe 6 Oct 2025
Addressing a proclamation by Rabbi Sharon Brous about an ongoing spiritual catastrophe within Judaism, the article criticizes heterodox movements for adaptin...
6 Oct 2025
Rationalist Judaism Mission: Impossible 6 Oct 2025
Natan Slifkin highlights the challenge of engaging the charedi community in discussions about their resistance to civic responsibilities, which he views as d...
6 Oct 2025
Rationalist Judaism The Esrog Challenge 5 Oct 2025
Natan Slifkin explores the theological challenges regarding the identification of the esrog, or citron, as the pri etz hadar mentioned in the Torah. Despite ...
5 Oct 2025
MomentMag My Father #eliewiesel 3 Oct 2025
Elisha Wiesel shares reflections on the teachings and parenting style of his father, Elie Wiesel, an influential figure in Jewish culture and Holocaust educa...
3 Oct 2025
Forward A 91-year-old Jewish comedian walked into a pub — and out with my heart 3 Oct 2025
At 91, Dyan Forest, formerly Diana Schulman, captivates audiences with her unique blend of humor and music. As the world's oldest working female comedian, he...
3 Oct 2025
18forty Three Jewish Ways To Fight (Your) Demons 1 Oct 2025
The article by Rivka Bennun Kay explores Jewish historical and textual approaches to confronting personal and communal challenges, metaphorically framed as "...
1 Oct 2025
JTA On Yom Kippur, the scales are in the balance. Radical kindness can tip them. 30 Sep 2025
In her reflective piece, Rabba Sara Hurwitz emphasizes the urgent need for radical kindness, particularly in times of division within the Jewish community. D...
30 Sep 2025
Forward Hegseth says ‘no more beardos’ in the military. What about religious exemptions? 30 Sep 2025
In a recent address at the Quantico Marine Corps Base, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declared a crackdown on beards in the military, challenging current ...
30 Sep 2025
Mishpacha Minipod: The Truth about Women Learning Torah–Sarah Schenirer’s Singular Achievement pt. 2 of 2 30 Sep 2025
Exploring the evolution of women's Torah learning, this podcast episode delves into the historical perspectives of key Jewish thinkers like the Tana'im, Amor...
30 Sep 2025
Mishpacha Inbox: Issue 1081 30 Sep 2025
This collection of reader letters from a Jewish publication covers a variety of topics. One letter emphasizes the importance of recognizing when family membe...
30 Sep 2025
Forward 'For the sins we have committed': Reimagining Yom Kippur liturgy in a post-Oct. 7 world 30 Sep 2025
In the aftermath of the traumatic events of October 7 and Israel's military response in Gaza, there is a strong call for revising the Yom Kippur liturgy to r...
30 Sep 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Want better leaders? Start with better pay 30 Sep 2025
Rabbi Joshua Rabin argues that inadequate compensation is a significant yet overlooked factor contributing to burnout in the Jewish professional sector. Desp...
30 Sep 2025
Tablet Atonement 30 Sep 2025
Yael Bar Tur, a co-host of the 'Ask a Jew' podcast, reflects on her past attitudes towards religious Jews while growing up in secular Tel Aviv. She describes...
30 Sep 2025
Lehrhaus Lifnei Hashem Tit’haru — The Hinge of Leviticus and the Heart of Yom Kippur 29 Sep 2025
Chaim Saiman explores the central verse of Yom Kippur, Leviticus 16:30, examining its pivotal role in atonement rituals and its repetition throughout the Yom...
29 Sep 2025
Forward Can an interfaith couple be buried together in a Jewish cemetery? 29 Sep 2025
The issue of burial for interfaith couples in Jewish cemeteries varies widely depending on the religious affiliation and policies of the cemetery. While trad...
29 Sep 2025