The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How ‘Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ star Swell Ariel Or now helps Israel on and off screen
4 Jun
Swell Ariel Or, star of the Israeli series "The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem," discusses her shift to Hollywood and how she has supported Israeli soldiers follo...
4 Jun
18forty
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Marc B. Shapiro: Where Does Orthodox Judaism Come From? [Denominations 4/5]
4 Jun
Dr. Marc B. Shapiro explores the historical evolution and distinctions of various Jewish denominations, focusing on how moments in history have created secta...
4 Jun
Forward
Number of Israeli hostages who have died in captivity rises to 18
4 Jun
The Israel Defense Forces announced that the number of Israeli hostages who have died in captivity, believed to be at least 18, includes recent casualties su...
4 Jun
The Habura
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HaRambam’s Grandson: The Legacy of Rabbi David HaNagid - Rabbi Joshua BerdugoHaRambam’s Grandson: The Legacy of Rabbi David HaNagid - Rabbi Joshua Berdugo
4 Jun
Rabbi Joshua Berdugo explores the often overlooked legacy of Rabbi David HaNagid, grandson of the Rambam, highlighting his contributions to Jewish thought an...
4 Jun
Future of Jewish
Whitewashing Jews: A Practice in Politically Correct Antisemitism
4 Jun
The essay discusses the issue of whitewashing Jews and challenges the misconception that all Jews are white. It emphasizes that Judaism is not just a religio...
4 Jun
Tablet
An Optimist Who Won’t Be Fooled
4 Jun
Gilles Kepel, a prominent French scholar of Islamism, sheds light on his career challenges and academic feuds, especially at the Ecole Normale Supérieure. Kn...
4 Jun
Tablet
Why the Western Rebellion Against the Jews Produces Bad Art and Bad Politics
4 Jun
The text discusses how the recent right-wing trend towards transgression in moral, political, and aesthetic spheres has resulted in unimpressive art and poli...
4 Jun
Tablet
In the Mansion of the Camondos
4 Jun
The text discusses the life of Count Moise de Camondo, a wealthy Jewish collector and banker in 19th century Europe. It highlights his love for his library, ...
4 Jun
Jewish Insider
Anti-Israel activists bring lots of noise but little substance to state Democratic conventions
4 Jun
State Democratic conventions in places like Duluth, Minnesota; Bangor, Maine; and Jamestown, North Carolina have seen anti-Israel activists protesting and pu...
4 Jun
Mishpacha
Let’s Talk Camp (Feat. Rabbi Armo Kuessous and Mrs. Debbie Selengut)
3 Jun
In a podcast featuring Rabbi Armo Kuessous and Mrs. Debbie Selengut, the hosts delve into important questions parents should consider before sending their ki...
3 Jun
Forward
Should Jews attend a rally against antisemitism hosted by people who try to convert them?
3 Jun
The upcoming rally in Manhattan against antisemitism sponsored by Chosen People Ministries, a group that aims to convert Jews to Christianity, has provoked v...
3 Jun
JTA
After backlash, Vancouver comics festival apologizes for excluding Jewish artist over IDF service
3 Jun
After facing backlash, the Vancouver comics festival apologized to Miriam Libicki, a Jewish artist it had previously banned due to her past Israeli military ...
3 Jun
Forward
I'm a Mexican Jew. I wish Claudia Sheinbaum would embrace the complexity of our shared heritage
3 Jun
The article discusses Ben Raab's reflections as a Mexican Jew on the reluctance of Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president and a Jewish woman, to ...
3 Jun
JTA
These Jewish films are playing at the Tribeca Film Fest, Sephardic Film Fest and Israeli Film Fest in 2024
3 Jun
In 2024, New York City is hosting the Israel Film Center Festival, the New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival, and the Tribeca Film Festival, each showcasin...
3 Jun
JTA
You’re invited to the online Jewish food event of the year, taking place this Sunday
3 Jun
The Noshers are hosting an online Jewish food festival on Sunday, June 9, featuring cooking classes, demonstrations, and panels on various topics like pickli...
3 Jun
Forward
Protesters want a ceasefire. Why won't they speak out in support of Biden's plan for one?
3 Jun
Despite President Biden's proposed ceasefire plan that could provide what protesters want – a ceasefire and the return of Israeli hostages – there has been a...
3 Jun
Kveller
A Documentary About Iconic Jewish Designer Diane von Furstenberg Is Coming!
3 Jun
The upcoming documentary "Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge" directed by Trish Dalton and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy follows the life of the iconic Jewish de...
3 Jun
Forward
After 48 hours, protesters at Columbia dismantle encampment — but promise more ‘attacks’ on the university
3 Jun
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University dismantled their encampment after 48 hours but vowed to continue targeting the university until it agrees t...
3 Jun
JTA
4 more hostages held in Gaza are dead, Israeli army announces
3 Jun
The Israeli army announced that four male hostages held in Gaza since October 7 are believed to be dead, identified as Chaim Peri, Yoram Metzger, Amiram Coop...
3 Jun
Forward
California woman sentenced for hundreds of phone threats to Tree of Life synagogue
3 Jun
Melanie Harris, a California woman, was sentenced to 32 months in prison for making hundreds of threatening phone calls to the Tree of Life synagogue and its...
3 Jun
Forward
All things Jewish in the new Paul Simon film, plus his memories of Queens
3 Jun
"In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon" is a documentary that delves into Paul Simon's life story and his recent album, Seven Psalms, showcasing his re...
3 Jun
Forward
Did Elaine May disappear — or is that just another Hollywood myth?
3 Jun
Elaine May, known as one half of the comedic duo Nichols and May, has not disappeared despite efforts to do so. In Carrie Courogen's biography, "Miss May Doe...
3 Jun
Jewdicious
Jewish History Month?
3 Jun
In 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed May as Jewish American History Month to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans. Despite this, the autho...
3 Jun
JTA
David Levy, a voice for Mizrahi Israelis as politician and foreign minister, dies at 86
3 Jun
David Levy, a prominent Mizrahi Israeli politician and former foreign minister, passed away at 86. Levy emerged as a voice for Mizrahi Jews, advocating for t...
3 Jun
Moment
Decision Time in the Middle East
3 Jun
President Joe Biden delivered a speech outlining a proposed deal to end the Gaza war, putting pressure on both Hamas and Israel to accept it. Biden urged Ham...
3 Jun
Kveller
How Curious George Fled the Nazis
3 Jun
Hans and Margret Rey, the Jewish creators of Curious George, had a dramatic escape from the Nazis during World War II. Born in Germany, the Reys fled to Braz...
3 Jun
Forward
Meet the other Bernie Sanders: He’s voting for Trump and thinks his namesake is an antisemite
3 Jun
A 73-year-old man named Bernie Sanders, living in Beit Shemesh, Israel, shares a name with but starkly differs in beliefs from the well-known senator from Ve...
3 Jun
New Voices
Bloom
3 Jun
In this piece, a young person recounts their experience at an Orthodox Jewish seminary during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine. The narrator forms a connecti...
3 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is America Philosemitic or Antisemitic?
3 Jun
The text discusses the issue of whether America is philosemitic or antisemitic, using the election of a Jewish woman, Claudia Sheinbaum, as President of Mexi...
3 Jun
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden Confuses Israel
3 Jun
President Joe Biden's speech on an Israeli proposal has stirred international speculation, suggesting an end to the Gaza conflict with concerns about Hamas's...
3 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Bonus: Federation CJA speaks to lawyer Neil Oberman about antisemitism in Montreal
3 Jun
The episode discusses lawyer Neil Oberman's efforts to combat antisemitism legally in Montreal, highlighting the use of court injunctions to protect Jewish i...
3 Jun
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Bonus: Federation CJA speaks to lawyer Neil Oberman about antisemitism in Montreal
3 Jun
Litigation lawyer Neil Oberman discusses his legal efforts to combat antisemitism in Montreal, including injunctions to keep harmful protesters away from Jew...
3 Jun
My Jewish Mommy Life
BAT MITZVAH Get Ready & Pack with Me Vlog!!!
3 Jun
A vlog of getting ready and packing for a bat mitzvah, featuring outfits, travel items, and collaborations with Level8 Luggage, along with links to various p...
3 Jun
Sonya's Prep
Always on the hunt for something new #salads #dips #shabbat
3 Jun
The video explores creative ideas for salads and dips, ideal for Shabbat meals.
3 Jun
JTA
With a new leader and revamped strategy, it’s a second coming for Jews for Jesus
3 Jun
Aaron Abramson, a former Israeli army member and believer in Jesus as the Messiah, has been appointed as the CEO of Jews for Jesus, making him the first Isra...
3 Jun
JTA
Netanyahu, facing pressure from right, says ‘gaps’ remain in proposal to end war announced by Biden
3 Jun
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed hesitance towards the ceasefire terms proposed by President Joe Biden to end the Israel-Hamas war, st...
3 Jun
The Beinart Notebook
The Strangeness of US Policy Toward Israel
3 Jun
The text discusses the complex nature of US policy towards Israel in the context of the conflict with Palestine. It highlights the disproportionate power dyn...
3 Jun
Jewish Chronicle
Michael Gove has been British Jewry’s greatest friend in politics
3 Jun
Michael Gove, a prominent British politician who recently decided not to seek re-election, has been a strong ally to the Jewish community and supporter of Is...
3 Jun
Jewish Chronicle
An unintended consequence of the election is to derail three bills that affect the Jewish community
3 Jun
The early dissolution of Parliament due to the election has led to the derailment of three bills significant to the Jewish community. The Holocaust Memorial ...
3 Jun
JTA
Maldives says it will bar Israelis from visiting over Israel’s war in Gaza
3 Jun
Maldives has announced that it will prevent Israeli passport holders from entering the country in protest of Israel's military actions in Gaza. President Moh...
3 Jun
Unpacked
What led to the Six Day War after 1948? #israel #war #hstory
3 Jun
The video explores the circumstances leading to the Six Day War in 1967, analyzing Israel's vulnerabilities, threats, and surrounding tensions with the Arab ...
3 Jun
Israel: State of a Nation
Montana Tucker: Every Jew Should be Protecting Israel
3 Jun
Montana Tucker discusses the importance of Jewish people supporting Israel and why she proudly embraces her Jewish identity.
3 Jun
Rationalist Judaism
Charedism on Trial
3 Jun
In Israel, a High Court hearing addressing the issue of charedi (ultra-Orthodox) avoidance of army service and funding for yeshivas took place, revealing the...
3 Jun
JTA
Claudia Sheinbaum elected president of Mexico, breaking barriers as woman and Jew
3 Jun
Claudia Sheinbaum has made history by becoming Mexico's first female president and first Jewish leader. While she is not actively engaged in the Jewish commu...
3 Jun
Future of Jewish
You do not need to have an opinion about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
3 Jun
The text discusses the complexity and oversimplification of opinions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, critiquing those who form shallow viewpoints withou...
3 Jun
eJewishPhilanthropy
A different approach to university giving
3 Jun
The text discusses a different approach to philanthropic giving in university settings, emphasizing the complexity of impacting an entire institution and sug...
3 Jun
Jewish Chronicle
Vegan chocolate spread cheesecake
3 Jun
This recipe is for a vegan chocolate spread cheesecake that is simple to make with few ingredients and is a popular dessert choice. The recipe includes vegan...
3 Jun
Tel Aviv Review
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Antisemitism: A Serious Problem, Taken Seriously
3 Jun
Katharina von Schnurbein, EU Coordinator on Combating Antisemitism, discusses the increased antisemitic incidents in Europe following the events of October 7...
3 Jun
TEXTing
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In the Face of Change
3 Jun
Evolving uncertainty surrounding major changes has become a central concern, reflecting both societal fear of change and discomfort with the status quo. Thro...
3 Jun
Lehrhaus
Living in an Old Book with Poet Haim Gouri (1923-2018)
3 Jun
Haim Gouri's poem "I Live at This Time in an Old Book" reflects on living in an old country intertwined with Jewish history, exploring themes of old age, hop...
3 Jun