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JTA ‘I’m ready to leave this campus’: Jewish students at Columbia feel discomfort and isolation following Thursday’s unrest 19 Apr
Jewish students at Columbia University, including those at Barnard College, have been feeling discomfort and isolation following recent unrest on campus, inc...
19 Apr
JTA For many Israelis this Passover, celebrating the Festival of Freedom feels impossible 19 Apr
Many Israeli families, including those who have loved ones held hostage, are finding it difficult to celebrate Passover this year due to feelings of sadness ...
19 Apr
JTA For many Israelis this Passover, celebrating the Festival of Freedom feels impossible 19 Apr
This article discusses how many Israeli families, including those with loved ones held hostage by Hamas, are finding it difficult to celebrate Passover this ...
19 Apr
Forward A Transylvanian-American klezmer blues bash right at home at a Brooklyn fiddle summit 19 Apr
The article discusses a unique musical event, the Neighborhood Fiddle Summit in Brooklyn, featuring klezmer violinist Zo Aqua and the old-time string band Th...
19 Apr
JTA Fred Neulander, rabbi serving life sentence for hiring hit men to kill his wife, dies in prison at 82 19 Apr
Fred Neulander, a New Jersey rabbi, has passed away in prison at 82 while serving a life sentence for orchestrating his wife's murder in 1994. Neulander was ...
19 Apr
Moment Eight Modern Additions to the Seder Plate 19 Apr
During Passover, the seder plate traditionally includes items like parsley, bitter herbs, charoset, a shank bone, and an egg, but there are modern additions ...
19 Apr
JTA An exhibit recreating the Oct. 7 Nova Music Festival massacre arrives in NYC 19 Apr
An interactive exhibit in NYC recreates the tragic events of the Oct. 7 Nova Music Festival massacre in southern Israel, where Hamas militants killed hundred...
19 Apr
The Cholent "Let Us Deal Wisely with Them" 19 Apr
The text discusses the cyclical nature of Jewish existence, focusing on the story of Passover as a central narrative in Judaism. It highlights current challe...
19 Apr
JTA South Africa’s president rehearsed genocide charge against Israel in meeting with local Jewish leaders 19 Apr
During a meeting between South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa and Jewish leaders to address rising antisemitism, Ramaphosa surprised the Jewish community...
19 Apr
Forward If we can find the afikoman, maybe we can talk across our divides about the war 19 Apr
The article discusses the author's family tradition of children hiding the afikoman during Passover Seder, a departure from the usual practice, leading to re...
19 Apr
Forward She ain't no Dylan Thomas or Patti Smith, this ain't her 'Blood on the Tracks,' but Taylor Swift certainly ain't no 'modern idiot' either 19 Apr
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," is seen as a significant cultural event, portraying triumph over heartbreak and struggles with ide...
19 Apr
Kveller ‘(Matzah) Brei Brei Brei’ Is the N*SYNC Passover Parody of Our Dreams 19 Apr
Matt Slater, winner of Kveller's 2024 Passover parody contest, created a parody of N*SYNC's "Bye Bye Bye" titled "(Matzah) Brei Brei Brei," which combines th...
19 Apr
People of the Pod headphones Her Mother-In-Law Was Murdered at Tree of Life: Now Marnie Fienberg is Countering Antisemitism One Seder at a Time 19 Apr
Marnie Fienberg, founder of 2ForSeder, aims to counter antisemitism by encouraging Jewish families to invite non-Jewish guests to their Passover seders, as a...
19 Apr
Kveller Carol Kane Brings Her Jewish Chops to ‘Dinner With the Parents’ 19 Apr
Carol Kane brings her Jewish heritage to the forefront in the show "Dinner With the Parents," based on the British sitcom "Friday Night Dinner." Despite not ...
19 Apr
Forward Celebrating Passover feels futile with hostages in Gaza. But we must. 19 Apr
As Passover approaches, the author grapples with celebrating the holiday while hostages remain captive in Gaza for over six months. Feeling conflicted betwee...
19 Apr
Kveller A Miriam’s Cup Will Be On My Seder Table for the First Time 19 Apr
The author discusses their evolving relationship with Passover, introducing the concept of Miriam's Cup on their seder table for the first time. This symboli...
19 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah Ignorant Jews and their 'Judaism' 19 Apr
The text discusses the issue of ignorance among Jews, particularly focusing on the misunderstanding of academic freedom, Judaism, and the significance of Isr...
19 Apr
Between The Lines Why This Seder Night Is - And Isn’t - Different From All Others 19 Apr
As Passover approaches, the heavy atmosphere of recent events weighs on many Jewish minds, with concerns ranging from anti-Semitism to conflicts in the Middl...
19 Apr
Jewschool Rest for Radicals: Shabbat HaGadol as General Strike 19 Apr
Raphael Magarik discusses the concept of Shabbat HaGadol as a form of general strike, inspired by Rabbi Joseph di Trani's interpretation. This idea suggests ...
19 Apr
Forward 'Jewish enough to be murdered,' but not buried in a Jewish cemetery 19 Apr
The Kapshitter family tragedy, where a family was murdered by Hamas terrorists, highlighted the issue of Jewish burial rights in Israel. Despite the family's...
19 Apr
Kveller If You Feel Overwhelmed by Passover, Read This 19 Apr
The article reflects on the spiritual significance and challenges of preparing for Passover and caring for family members, highlighting the connection betwee...
19 Apr
JTA Pro-Palestinian demonstrator is removed from Warsaw Ghetto Uprising commemoration in Poland 19 Apr
During the commemoration of the 81st anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in Poland, a pro-Palestinian demonstrator briefly disrupted the event by placi...
19 Apr
JTA US sanctions far-right Israeli activist Bentzi Gopstein and 2 groups in latest round of West Bank penalties 19 Apr
The US State Department has imposed sanctions on Ben Zion Bentzi Gopstein, a far-right Israeli activist, and two Israeli organizations for their destabilizin...
19 Apr
Jewish Chronicle Why Jewish jokes make the world a little more bearable, for a while 19 Apr
Jewish humor, particularly American Jewish humor, is characterized by its ability to punch upwards or sideways in a profound and often self-reflective manner...
19 Apr
New Voices A Decade of New Voices Passovers 19 Apr
As Passover approaches, New Voices offers a retrospective on a decade of articles, including discussions on diverse seder plate additions, self-customized ha...
19 Apr
Jewish Currents Weird Passover - 19 Apr
Hal Schrieve, a librarian in New York, considers Leslie Feinberg's Drag King Dreams to be their most relevant religious text. Schrieve's first book, Out of S...
19 Apr
Bonjour Chai headphones The Third Annual Great Canadian Seder 19 Apr
This year's Great Canadian Seder addresses the challenge of navigating political discussions, particularly concerning Israel, at family gatherings. The episo...
19 Apr
Bonjour Chai headphones The Third Annual Great Canadian Seder 19 Apr
The Great Canadian Seder convenes voices across Canadian Jewry to explore the Seder's role in family dynamics, political discussions about Israel, and the te...
19 Apr
Forward A pioneering Jewish rock band got its start in 1965; they're still slowly and steadily turtling along 19 Apr
The Turtles, a renowned Jewish rock band established in 1965 by Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan, continue performing under the Happy Together Tour banner, show...
19 Apr
Jewish Chronicle The West must urgently learn from Israel’s red lines on Iran 19 Apr
The article discusses how the West can learn from Israel's approach towards Iran in setting red lines. Israel responded forcefully to Iranian attacks, signal...
19 Apr
JTA Despite missiles and an evacuation order, the spit is still turning at this northern Israel shawarma shop 19 Apr
Despite ongoing danger from Hezbollah attacks and a mandatory evacuation order in the area, a shawarma restaurant in Kiryat Shmona, Israel, named Baguette Sh...
19 Apr
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Israel Hits Iran and Columbia's Turn 19 Apr
The episode covers Israel's recent military strike on Iran, evaluating its implications for Middle Eastern geopolitics and potential as a deterrent. Addition...
19 Apr
Jewish Chronicle The US designated the IRGC as a terrorist organisation five years ago – and it’s time we followed suit 19 Apr
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), an Iranian military force, has been involved in spreading Iran's Islamist ideology, sponsoring terrorism, and ...
19 Apr
Jewish Chronicle The Curse of Pietro Houdini, review: Riveting wartime art-heist tale plus philosophy 19 Apr
"The Curse of Pietro Houdini" by Derek B. Miller is a riveting wartime art-heist tale set during World War II and the battle of Montecassino. The story follo...
19 Apr
Jewish Chronicle We can find strength in Pesach’s story of hope and redemption 19 Apr
Pesach's story of hope and redemption, as depicted in the Haggadah, has always been a source of strength for the Jewish people. Even in the darkest times, su...
19 Apr
Moment REGISTER: The New World of Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism on Campus with Sarah Breger and Sharon Nazarian – Thursday, April 25, 2024 19 Apr
Sarah Breger and Dr. Sharon Nazarian will be discussing the rise of anti-Zionism and antisemitism on college campuses in a conversation hosted by Moment maga...
19 Apr
Jewdicious Warsaw Heroes, Passover, 1943 19 Apr
During the Passover of 1943 in the Warsaw Ghetto, a small group of Jewish prisoners launched a courageous resistance against their Nazi oppressors. Despite b...
19 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Leadership isn’t a position — it’s an attitude  19 Apr
The article discusses the contemporary crisis of trust in leaders across political, corporate, and religious spheres, emphasizing the need for a new attitude...
19 Apr
eJewishPhilanthropy Leadership isn’t a position — it’s an attitude  19 Apr
The text discusses a crisis of leadership in politics, business, and religion, highlighting widespread distrust towards leaders. Drawing from the biblical st...
19 Apr
Jewish Chronicle Minced lamb hotpot 19 Apr
This recipe is for a minced lamb hotpot that can be easily adapted with minced beef and other ingredients for variation. The dish involves browning the meat ...
19 Apr
Future of Jewish The Impossible Position of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 19 Apr
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself in a challenging position managing negotiations with Egypt and Qatar representing Hamas, dealing with...
19 Apr
Jewish Chronicle Passover Charoset bars 19 Apr
This recipe combines elements of both Sephardic and Ashkenazi charoset to create delicious Passover Charoset bars. The recipe includes almond flour, sugar, o...
19 Apr
TEXTing headphones Controlling Chaos 19 Apr
Elana Stein Hain and Leora Batnitzky discuss the omnipresence of chaos in contemporary life, exploring lessons from Talmudic stories about King David's confr...
19 Apr
MomentMag Israel, Iran and the Dangers of a Wider War with Aaron David Miller, Robin Wright, and Robert Siegel 19 Apr
An analysis of the recent drone and missile strikes by Iran on Israel and the potential for a wider war, featuring discussions on Iran's motives, Israel's op...
19 Apr
JTA Israel reportedly strikes in Iran, days after fending off Iranian missile attack 19 Apr
Israel has reportedly carried out airstrikes in Iran, following Iran's missile attack on Israel which was successfully intercepted days prior. The strikes ta...
19 Apr
Tikvah headphones Meir Soloveichik on the Politics of the Haggadah 19 Apr
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik presents the Haggadah as a profound work of Jewish political thought, exploring themes of freedom, oppression, and the intertwining of...
19 Apr
Jewish Review of Books Ten Plagues, Three Acronyms, Seven Opinions 19 Apr
Rabbi Judah the Prince proposed the acronym Dtzakh Adash Bachav to summarize the ten plagues in the Haggadah, prompting diverse interpretations through the a...
19 Apr
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones The 11th Plague - with Fania Oz-Salzberger & Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib 19 Apr
Amid escalating tensions following an Iranian attack on Israel, Yonit and Jonathan explore the Israeli strategic debates and the potential impacts of these e...
19 Apr