Rationalist Judaism
You're Not a Fool
1 Apr
The text discusses a controversial statement made by Rabbi Tzvi Friedman of the Yerushalmi Peleg movement, who expressed a preference for his grandchildren t...
1 Apr
Tel Aviv Review
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Israel/Palestine: A Gaze From Below
1 Apr
Dr. Dafna Hirsch explores the interconnected histories of Jewish and Palestinian societies, arguing that one cannot be fully understood without the other. He...
1 Apr
Rationalist Judaism
"Anything but the IDF"
1 Apr
In response to the Israeli government's decree to draft yeshiva students into the IDF, certain religious leaders are considering extreme measures to secure e...
1 Apr
Call Me Back
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Lessons from Gaza for war against Hezbollah? - with Haviv Rettig Gur
1 Apr
Dan Senor converses with Haviv Rettig Gur about the looming possibility of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, drawing lessons from Israel's recent milita...
1 Apr
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Vancouver rabbis privately met with Justin Trudeau to tell him 'Jewish Canadians are not safe'
1 Apr
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met privately with Vancouver Jewish leaders to address their safety concerns, following criticism tied to his government's posi...
1 Apr
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Vancouver rabbis privately met with Justin Trudeau to tell him 'Jewish Canadians are not safe'
1 Apr
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Vancouver Jewish leaders to discuss their safety concerns amidst recent political tensions, following Canada’s controv...
1 Apr
Lehrhaus
Is Liberal Zionism Dead?
1 Apr
The text discusses the current crisis facing liberal Zionism, with a focus on the challenges of balancing progressive values with the reality of Israel's pol...
1 Apr
Future of Jewish
When will Jews know that it is time to go?
1 Apr
The essay discusses the historical acceptance of Jews among Protestants, the risks Jews face amid societal changes, and the issue of assimilation in America....
1 Apr
Tablet
Jew Hatred Is Not the Problem at Penn (or Other Universities). Radicalism Is.
1 Apr
The discussion focuses on the recent controversies at the University of Pennsylvania regarding antisemitism and the broader issue of radicalism on university...
1 Apr
Jewish Insider
Trump’s Israel interview divides Republican Jewish community
1 Apr
Former President Donald Trump's recent interview with Israel Hayom has sparked division within the Republican Jewish community regarding his stance on Israel...
1 Apr
Tablet
The Surge
1 Apr
The text recounts the experiences of the author's grandmother and family during and after World War II, detailing the chaos and challenges they faced living ...
1 Apr
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is a New Day Dawning for Charedim?
31 Mar
Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch expresses the Charedi viewpoint that Torah study is crucial for Israel's existence, opposing mandatory army service for Charedi youth...
31 Mar
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Jewish History Lectures
The Jews in Israel before Modern Zionism, 135-1880
31 Mar
This YouTube video explores the history of the Jews in Israel from 135 to 1880, as part two of a lecture series delivered in Vancouver.
31 Mar
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Sunday bonus: Ellin on 'Bonjour Chai': How bad are things for Canadian Jews now?
31 Mar
Ellin Bessner discusses the rising insecurity and societal tensions faced by Canadian Jews amidst increasing antisemitic incidents and cultural shifts. The c...
31 Mar
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Sunday bonus: Ellin on 'Bonjour Chai': How bad are things for Canadian Jews now?
31 Mar
Ellin Bessner discusses the rising tide of antisemitism in Canada and reflects on her experience as a Jewish journalist. This episode explores both the polit...
31 Mar
Future of Jewish
What the hell is going on?
31 Mar
Future of Jewish is a newsletter covering Judaism and Israel, aiming to educate readers about the Jewish world. The newsletter discusses recent events relate...
31 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
Recipe: Schnitzel sandwich with red cabbage and tahini slaw
31 Mar
This recipe details how to make a Schnitzel sandwich with red cabbage and tahini slaw, combining Middle Eastern flavors. The process involves flattening chic...
31 Mar
JTA
Growing up Jewish on the Upper West Side ‘when housing was a human right’
31 Mar
Jennifer Baum reflects on growing up Jewish on the Upper West Side in a Mitchell-Lama building, which offered middle-income housing in NYC from the 1950s unt...
31 Mar
Future of Jewish
Will you support our mission please?
31 Mar
Joshua Hoffman, representing Future of Jewish, a digital publication focused on Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, seeks support for their mission of pro...
31 Mar
Forward
How sitting shiva helped me decide to convert to Judaism
31 Mar
Attending a Jewish funeral and sitting shiva for a friend's mother led the author to reevaluate her relationship with religion, ultimately inspiring her deci...
31 Mar
Rationalist Judaism
A Dose of Unreality
30 Mar
The text discusses the divide between charedim and the rest of Israel regarding military enlistment. It highlights a speech by Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch equati...
30 Mar
Jewish History Uncensored
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#184 - The Challenge & Limits of Education
30 Mar
Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the complexities and challenges of education within the Jewish context, focusing on the historical disagreement between R. A...
30 Mar
Future of Jewish
Israel's Most Difficult Decision During This War
30 Mar
Former Israeli General Yaakov Amidror, a respected expert, discussed Israel's challenges in a potential war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Amidst the Israel-Hama...
30 Mar
Jewish History Lectures
Ask Hard Questions! Channel members only, please.
30 Mar
The video invites channel members to submit questions for a livestream discussion, with recommendations for further reading and information on online courses...
30 Mar
Forward
Israeli women who spoke out about sex abuse in Gaza are being mocked online. This denial hurts survivors everywhere
30 Mar
Two Israeli women who spoke out about experiencing sexual abuse while held captive by Hamas in Gaza faced online mockery and dismissal of their claims, highl...
30 Mar
Future of Jewish
If this is what feminism has become, then I’m out.
30 Mar
The essay reflects on the intersection of feminism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, criticizing how some feminist movements prioritize supporting Palest...
30 Mar
Forward
The Jewish soup that keeps people warm at the 'end of the universe'
29 Mar
Jonathan Richler, a Jewish chef in St. Johns, Canada, combines Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewish flavors with Newfoundland cuisine in his dishes, merging tradit...
29 Mar
Forward
A daughter of a Jewish father and a German mother in search of her own identity
29 Mar
Mia Faye Kreindler, a daughter of a Jewish father and a German mother, shares her journey of grappling with her identity, particularly in relation to her mix...
29 Mar
Forward
Photo of body of woman killed by Hamas wins prize and sparks controversy
29 Mar
A photo of Hamas militants transporting the body of a German-Israeli woman, Shani Louk, into Gaza has won an award, sparking controversy over its portrayal o...
29 Mar
Forward
The Jewish Sport Report: Enviable seasons for a Jewish NHL star and an almost-Jewish NBA star
29 Mar
Jewish NHL star Zach Hyman of the Edmonton Oilers is having a standout season, scoring a career-best 51 goals. In the NBA, Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento...
29 Mar
Forward
'The most moral army in the world' is posing with Palestinian women's underwear in Gaza
29 Mar
The article discusses incidents of Israeli soldiers engaging in sexual humiliation by posing with and wearing Palestinian women's lingerie, sharing these ima...
29 Mar
Forward
'I'm OK now': How journalism helped one Gaza woman escape the war
29 Mar
Yasmine Ayyoub, a psychologist from Gaza, managed to escape the war-torn region with her husband to Cairo, thanks to donations from readers and a company fac...
29 Mar
JTA
Should haredi Orthodox Jews serve in the Israeli army? The debate could collapse Israel’s government.
29 Mar
The ongoing debate in Israel revolves around whether haredi Orthodox Jews should be conscripted into the Israeli army, as they are currently exempted to stud...
29 Mar
JTA
In the Spanish town of León, locals toast Easter with a ‘Kill Jews’ cocktail
29 Mar
In the town of Len in Spain during Holy Week, locals celebrate with a traditional cocktail called limonada, jokingly referred to as "Kill Jews," a phrase roo...
29 Mar
Bonjour Chai
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Culturally Antisemitic
29 Mar
Ellin Bessner joins "Bonjour Chai" to discuss the concerning rise of antisemitism in Canada, as highlighted by recent alarming headlines in major publication...
29 Mar
Bonjour Chai
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Culturally Antisemitic
29 Mar
Amid a reported rise in antisemitic incidents across Canada, this episode delves into the profound cultural and political shifts within the country, featurin...
29 Mar
JTA
Al Gore, hundreds of mourners hail ‘supreme mensch’ Joe Lieberman at pioneering Jewish politician’s funeral
29 Mar
Former Senator Joe Lieberman's funeral in Stamford, Connecticut, drew a diverse crowd of mourners who remembered him as a model of decency and bipartisan coo...
29 Mar
JTA
House Democratic leaders endorse Israel critic Jamaal Bowman, days after Jewish Dems’ group backs his challenger
29 Mar
House Democratic leaders have recently endorsed Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a vocal critic of Israel, amidst a primary challenge by Westchester County Executive Geor...
29 Mar
JTA
The Jewish Sport Report: 2024 is officially the year of Zach Hyman and Domantas Sabonis
29 Mar
The Jewish Sport Report highlights the historic achievements of Zach Hyman in the NHL and Domantas Sabonis in the NBA during 2024. Hyman, a Jewish player for...
29 Mar
JTA
Some Jewish summer camps are facing pressure to rethink — or even fully scrap — their Israel activities
29 Mar
Some Jewish summer camps are under pressure to reconsider their Israel programming, with families at a New York camp urging the exclusion of Israel Day celeb...
29 Mar
JTA
Legendary comedy club Stand Up NY leaves Upper West Side and opens a Times Square outpost
29 Mar
Stand Up NY, a renowned comedy club on the Upper West Side for 38 years, has relocated to Times Square inside the Italian restaurant Bond 45 to adapt to chan...
29 Mar
The Cholent
How to Fight Anti-Semitism in Seattle
29 Mar
The #CallOutHate and #CallItAntisemitism campaign in Seattle is aiming to address the rising incidents of anti-Semitic remarks and threats faced by Jewish an...
29 Mar
JTA
Jewish comedian Lena Dunham discovers her family’s Holocaust story on PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots’
29 Mar
Jewish comedian Lena Dunham recently discovered her family's Holocaust history on the PBS show Finding Your Roots. The episode revealed that her great-great-...
29 Mar
Emes Ve-Emunah
Joseph I. Lieberman, ZL
29 Mar
Joe Lieberman was a prominent politician known for his observant Jewish faith and commitment to public service. He made history as Al Gore's running mate in ...
29 Mar
JTA
On the first anniversary of Evan Gershkovich’s arrest, Biden says his detention will ‘cost’ Russia
29 Mar
Joe Biden marked the first anniversary of American journalist Evan Gershkovich's wrongful detention in Russia, promising to continue imposing costs on Russia...
29 Mar
Forward
Matisyahu tackles antisemitism in new music video filmed in Israel at massacre sites
29 Mar
Matisyahu released a new music video for his song "Ascent," filmed in Israel at sites of tragic events like the Nova music festival massacre. The lyrics touc...
29 Mar
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JTA
Pioneering Israeli Chef Efi Naon opens a new restaurant, Frena, where his acclaimed Taboon once stood
29 Mar
Israeli chef Efi Naon has opened a new upscale restaurant named Frena in Manhattan, taking the place of his previous acclaimed establishment Taboon, which cl...
29 Mar
Kveller
Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Introduces American Viewers to Israeli Legend Lior Ashkenazi
29 Mar
Lior Ashkenazi, a highly acclaimed Israeli actor, is making a splash with American audiences in the TV series "We Were the Lucky Ones." Known for his versati...
29 Mar