The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Pro-Israel 'bloody pants' protests are popping up across Canada. Here's what they mean
22 Feb
Canadian grassroots organizations are staging street reenactments of hostage scenarios to highlight the plight of Israeli captives and counteract anti-Israel...
22 Feb
Call Me Back
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How Hamas fooled the world - with Matti Friedman
22 Feb
In this episode, journalist Matti Friedman explores how Hamas has adeptly manipulated media narratives and international perceptions to serve its own aims, p...
22 Feb
Unorthodox
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We Can Help: Ep 401
22 Feb
Ted Deutch, the CEO of the American Jewish Committee and former U.S. Congressman, discusses the AJC's new report on the increasing antisemitism in America, n...
22 Feb
Forward
The Holocaust survivor in the typewriter repair shop
22 Feb
In this poignant piece by Sharon Packer, the author reflects on a unique typewriter repair shop in a neighborhood filled with aspiring writers. The focus is ...
22 Feb
Forward
New report details extent of Hamas sexual assaults on Oct. 7
22 Feb
A new report by the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel details the use of sexual violence by Hamas as a weapon of war during their attacks on Oct. ...
22 Feb
Tablet
Porn for Palestine
22 Feb
Mia Khalifa, a former porn star, gained fame in the industry but has since distanced herself from it. Despite facing backlash for her work, she has become a ...
22 Feb
Jewish Insider
As internal tourism rebounds, foreign visitors face hurdles getting to Israel
22 Feb
Israel's Tourism Minister Haim Katz and director general Danny Shahar are encouraging Jewish and Christian supporters to resume visiting Israel amid ongoing ...
22 Feb
Jewish Insider
The Israeli reservist fighting for his son’s life
22 Feb
Gadi Roz, an Israeli reservist, is fighting two wars: one for Israel's future and the other for his 6-year-old son Meitar, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystroph...
22 Feb
Jewish Insider
The former Facebook exec seeking to re-center Harvard
22 Feb
Former Facebook executive Sam Lessin, after the rise of antisemitism and controversies at Harvard following the Hamas terror attacks, made a bid for Harvards...
22 Feb
Tablet
U.S. Scheming for a Palestinian State Unwittingly Strengthens Netanyahu
22 Feb
The text discusses how the U.S.'s plan to recognize a Palestinian state that doesn't exist is inadvertently strengthening Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's ...
22 Feb
Forward
How Jewish journalist Ruth Elkrief wound up in the middle of France’s debate over antisemitism and Islamophobia
21 Feb
Jewish French-Moroccan journalist Ruth Elkrief, known for her long career in TV news in France, faced heightened scrutiny after being put under police protec...
21 Feb
Forward
Almost 5 months after Oct. 7, my Israeli brother-in-law still wonders ‘what the hell happened?’
21 Feb
The article discusses the ongoing impact of an attack by Hamas militants on a kibbutz near Gaza, leaving residents like David Levy, the author's brother-in-l...
21 Feb
Forward
A ‘Tiny House’ at Berlin’s film festival offered a safe space to talk about the Israel-Hamas war
21 Feb
At the Berlinale film festival in Berlin, an Israeli and a Palestinian, Shai Hoffman and Ahmad Dakhnous, collaborated to create a Tiny House as a safe space ...
21 Feb
Forward
Chicago school district, where students walked out to protest Israel-Hamas war, now faces federal Title VI investigation
21 Feb
The Department of Education is launching an investigation under Title VI into Chicago Public Schools and Natick Public Schools in Massachusetts following inc...
21 Feb
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Do We Care Too Much? Furor Sanandi and Our Desire to Heal
21 Feb
The text delves into the concept of "furor sanandi," the passion or frenzy to heal, particularly in therapeutic settings where caring too much can hinder neu...
21 Feb
Forward
Is the Michigan campaign to protest Biden’s Gaza policy at the polls gaining steam?
21 Feb
In Michigan, a campaign is gaining momentum to protest President Joe Biden's Gaza policy at the polls. A survey of likely voters showed majority support, esp...
21 Feb
Future of Jewish
Stop blaming Israel for Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
21 Feb
The text discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and emphasizes that blaming Israel for it is unjustified. It mentions Israel's measures to assist Gazans, ...
21 Feb
Moment
From 2005 | Breaking the Barrier: A Look at All Peace Radio
21 Feb
In 2005, Moment Magazine published an article discussing All Peace Radio, a station in Ramallah run by Israelis and Palestinians aiming to foster dialogue be...
21 Feb
Forward
A Jewish debut novel about utopian design gone terribly wrong
21 Feb
"A Brutal Design" by Zachary C. Solomon is a debut novel that follows Samuel, a Jewish architecture student in a fascist society who is sent to an experiment...
21 Feb
Moment
Six Israeli/Palestinian Peace Projects Active Since October 7
21 Feb
Since October 7, amidst the ongoing conflict, six Israeli/Palestinian peace projects have been actively promoting coexistence and reconciliation in the regio...
21 Feb
Kveller
This Leonard Cohen Quote About Making Jewish Music Is Perfect
21 Feb
Leonard Cohen, the Jewish Canadian musician, had deep connections to Israel and Judaism throughout his life. His experiences in Israel during various visits ...
21 Feb
Jewschool
Was Moshe’s Violence in Egypt Justified? On War, Violence, and Freedom
21 Feb
Aaron Samuel Tamares, a lesser-known Jewish thinker, explored themes of pacifism and violence in his essay "Herut" (Liberation), focusing on the biblical sto...
21 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
A kosher butcher shares the best value cuts of meat to stock up on
21 Feb
Kosher butcher Sarah Mann-Yeager discusses how the rising cost of brisket, a traditional Jewish staple, has led to the search for more budget-friendly meat c...
21 Feb
Moment
From the Editor’s Desk: A Podcast for Those in Search of Nuance
21 Feb
In a podcast titled "From The Yarra River to the Mediterranean Sea," journalist Ittay Flescher and family lawyer Hannah Baker offer nuanced conversations aim...
21 Feb
Moment
Podcasts for Peace: Six Shows That Feature Nuanced Conversations about Israel/Palestine
21 Feb
Moment Magazine highlighted six podcasts that focus on nuanced conversations about Israel and Palestine, aiming to bridge divides and promote understanding. ...
21 Feb
Kveller
8 TV Shows That Illuminate Israeli History, Culture and Politics
21 Feb
Several TV shows offer insights into Israeli history, culture, and politics, shedding light on aspects such as the British mandate's impact on the Middle Eas...
21 Feb
Forward
'The freest person in Russia': Natan Sharansky on his letters with Alexei Navalny
21 Feb
Natan Sharansky, a Russian-Israeli refusenik and human rights activist with a history of imprisonment in the Soviet Union, corresponded with Alexei Navalny, ...
21 Feb
Forward
American Jewish University completes deal to sell its Los Angeles campus to nearby Jewish school
21 Feb
American Jewish University in Los Angeles has completed the sale of its main campus, the Familian Campus, to Milken Community School, a nearby Jewish institu...
21 Feb
Forward
Jury awards damages after Baltimore rabbi found liable for sexual abuse of children
21 Feb
Rabbi Steven Krawatsky, formerly a figure in the Orthodox community, was found liable for sexually abusing children at Camp Shoresh in Maryland, as a civil c...
21 Feb
Forward
A primary influence on Jewish jokes? The ancient Purim spiel
21 Feb
The article explores the influence of the ancient Purim spiel on Jewish humor, tracing the roots of Jewish jokes back to the holiday of Purim in the Hebrew m...
21 Feb
New Voices
L’dor V’dor: The Resilience of Ethiopian Jewish Practice
21 Feb
The text explores the resilience of Ethiopian Jewish practice, highlighting the return to roots and demands of the younger generation, the mythologization of...
21 Feb
New Voices
L’Dor V’Dor: The Resilience of Ethiopian Jewish Practice
21 Feb
The article discusses the resilience of Ethiopian Jewish practices, highlighting how the community maintains its identity and religious traditions despite ch...
21 Feb
Forward
In the story of two Jewish Bunds, a stark generational divide over Israel
21 Feb
A new generation of Jewish activists, led by students like Amari Pavati, are forming The New Yiddish Bund at Binghamton University, inspired by the historica...
21 Feb
Forward
Jewish voices use #ofcourse trend to talk about Oct. 7 and tackle antisemitism
21 Feb
Jewish content creators have harnessed the #ofcourse trend on social media to address issues of antisemitism and celebrate Jewish culture following the Oct. ...
21 Feb
Jewish Table
Plumpy, Slumpy Citrusy Prunes
21 Feb
The text discusses the author's love for stewed prunes despite their reputation. The author expresses enjoyment for plump, citrusy prunes and encourages read...
21 Feb
Israel Policy Pod
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Wartime Upheaval and Day-After Diplomacy
21 Feb
Neri Zilber hosts a critical discussion with Nimrod Novik and Ibrahim Eid Dalalsha on the strained situation in the West Bank during the ongoing Gaza conflic...
21 Feb
Israel Policy Pod
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Wartime Upheaval and Day-After Diplomacy
21 Feb
Neri Zilber, Nimrod Novik, and Ibrahim Eid Dalalsha discuss the complex dynamics in the West Bank during the Gaza war, growing concerns around Ramadan, and t...
21 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah
'Hell No! We Won't Go!'
21 Feb
The text discusses the exemption of Charedi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews in Israel from military service, highlighting the disparity between them and the rest of th...
21 Feb
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What Is Nikki Haley Up To?
21 Feb
Nikki Haley's announcement that she will stay in the GOP race until mathematically eliminated is seen as strategic against Trump's dominance, as legal issues...
21 Feb
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: A Jewish icon of NYC gay life, and the ‘Epstein’ in ‘Epstein-Barr virus’
21 Feb
Steve Ostrow, a former cantor turned icon of NYC gay life, passed away at 91. He founded the Continental Baths, a famous gay bathhouse and disco that hosted ...
21 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Bernie Sanders’ trial by Novara media was depressing to watch
21 Feb
Novara Media held a trial-like interview with Bernie Sanders, focusing on his views as a Jewish liberal Zionist. While discussing his progressive activism an...
21 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
How I uncovered Hamas billions
21 Feb
Former Mossad's head of economic warfare, Udi Levy, suggests that Hamas could have been weakened if Benjamin Netanyahu had authorized targeting its financial...
21 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
The ICJ ruling has forever changed how it is to be a Jew
21 Feb
The International Court of Justice's interim ruling in a genocide case brought against Israel by South Africa has sparked strong Jewish reactions, especially...
21 Feb
Unpacked
What Does "From the River to the Sea" REALLY Mean?
21 Feb
The YouTube video explores the slogan "From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free" by delving into its historical roots, geographical significance, im...
21 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Reimagining Jewish nonprofit culture
21 Feb
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz discusses the need for Jewish nonprofits to incorporate Jewish values internally to create spiritually enriching workplaces. He sugge...
21 Feb
Future of Jewish
The Curious Case of ‘Queers for Palestine’
21 Feb
Intersectionality has led to a complex support for Palestine within various social justice movements, such as Black Lives Matter, due to the belief in a soci...
21 Feb
Haaretz Weekly
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'Israelis are rejecting Netanyahu. That doesn't mean they are embracing left-wing views'
21 Feb
Amid calls for immediate elections in Israel, there is a growing rejection of Netanyahu's leadership, though it does not necessarily indicate a shift towards...
21 Feb
Between The Lines
In A Country At War, Making Children Feel Safe
21 Feb
ESI, a non-profit organization providing safe spaces for children in emergencies, responded swiftly to the Hamas attack in Israel by opening facilities to he...
21 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Tetzaveh
21 Feb
Parashat Tetzaveh focuses on the elaborate priestly garments designed for Aaron and his sons, emphasizing the importance of their office rather than personal...
21 Feb
Ami
Reassessing Israel’s Precarious Relationship with the Biden Administration // A Conversation with Israel’s Former Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren
21 Feb
Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren, highlights a shift in the relationship between Israel and the Biden administration since the Gaza confli...
21 Feb