Future of Jewish
If America Was in Israel’s Shoes
14 Feb
In a recent article, the author criticizes U.S. President Joe Biden for expressing frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his militar...
14 Feb
Forward
Israeli film festival in Barcelona still on after last-minute venue change due to harassment campaign
14 Feb
The Seret Film Festival in Barcelona experienced last-minute venue changes due to harassment directed at the original theater. The new location has been kept...
14 Feb
Kveller
A Ranking of Hallmark’s Jewish Romcoms
14 Feb
This article provides a ranking of Jewish-themed romantic comedies (romcoms) aired on the Hallmark channel. The author critiques the movies based on their po...
14 Feb
JTA
An Orthodox fashion designer debuts a collection of colorful scarves at NY Fashion Week
14 Feb
Orthodox fashion designer Elke Reva Sudin recently launched her luxury scarf collection, called the Crown Collection, at New York Fashion Week. Sudin, who op...
14 Feb
Forward
FBI found antisemitic material in church shooter’s home, ex-mother-in-law says
14 Feb
The FBI found antisemitic material in the home of Genesse Moreno, the woman who opened fire in a Texas megachurch. The material included a painting with the ...
14 Feb
Jewish Review of Books
Atah Manhig: A Life in Reform Judaism
14 Feb
"Atah Manhig: A Life in Reform Judaism" is a new book by Lance J. Sussman, a recently retired rabbi of a large Reform congregation in Philadelphia. The book ...
14 Feb
Forward
Feds to investigate Johns Hopkins U for antisemitism over faculty, grad student ceasefire statements
14 Feb
The Department of Education is launching an investigation into alleged antisemitism at Johns Hopkins University following calls for a ceasefire in the Israel...
14 Feb
Kveller
Jewish Shows and Movies That Celebrate the Art of Jewish Matchmaking
14 Feb
This article explores various TV shows and movies that celebrate the art of Jewish matchmaking. It begins by highlighting the long-standing tradition of Jewi...
14 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
My visit to the set of the upcoming TV series of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
14 Feb
A journalist visited the set of the upcoming TV series based on the book "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" in Slovakia, drawn by the powerful story of Lali Sokolo...
14 Feb
The Habura
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Introduction to Rabbi Benamozegh (Vayiqra in Context) - Sina Kahen
14 Feb
Rabbi Elia Benamozegh, a prominent scholar of Italian Jewry, wrote a scientific and Kabbalistic commentary called "Em LaMiqra" on the book of Leviticus. This...
14 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Correction and apology
14 Feb
The publication wrongly suggested that a think tank analyst shared sensitive information with an Iranian diplomat to prevent the proscription of the IRGC. A ...
14 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
My aunt the Blitz heroine
14 Feb
Joan Myers, a Jewish woman from North London, served in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during World War II as an operations room plotter at the RAF Station ...
14 Feb
Forward
Israel will not defeat Hamas in Rafah without confronting Gaza's future
14 Feb
The article discusses the potential consequences of Israel launching a full ground operation in Rafah, the final stronghold of Hamas in the Gaza Strip. While...
14 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Daunting Task of Combating AntiSemitism
14 Feb
In this text, the author discusses the daunting task of combating anti-Semitism. They begin by acknowledging that there will always be people or groups who h...
14 Feb
Forward
Top European rights court upholds Belgian ban on kosher slaughter
14 Feb
The top rights court in Europe has upheld the bans on kosher and halal slaughter in parts of Belgium, following similar rulings by the Court of the European ...
14 Feb
Forward
Republican opposition to Israel aid is the latest headache for the pro-Israel community
14 Feb
A growing faction of Republicans, aligned with Donald Trump, are opposing additional foreign aid to Israel, which has traditionally been supported by pro-Isr...
14 Feb
Forward
British university chaplain and family in hiding following death threats over stint as IDF reservist
14 Feb
Rabbi Zecharia Deutsch and his family are in hiding after receiving death threats due to his stint as an IDF reservist in Israel. The threats, which have inc...
14 Feb
Forward
‘Very foolish woman’: Trump berates Jewish Republican candidate for losing special election
14 Feb
Former President Donald Trump criticized Mazi Melesa Pilip, a Jewish Republican candidate, for failing to seek his endorsement in a special election to repla...
14 Feb
Lilith
Not All Who Wander Are Lost: On S.L. Wisenberg’s Essays
14 Feb
In her book of essays titled "The Wandering Womb: Essays in Search of Home," S.L. Wisenberg explores her lifelong struggle to belong and feel at home. As a J...
14 Feb
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Rs Lose a Seat
14 Feb
The episode delves into the aftermath of the special election in New York, focusing on the implications of Democratic victory in a supposed Republican strong...
14 Feb
Forward
In the music of Bob Marley, a deep connection to Judaism
14 Feb
Bob Marley, the reggae icon, had a deep connection to Judaism, according to his relatives and his lyrics. While his Jewish ancestry is unverified, Marley's m...
14 Feb
Forward
My family built a bank for the Lower East Side, but then destroyed it
14 Feb
The author discovers his familial connection to the Jewish Lower East Side of New York through his great-great-grandfather, Sender Jarmulowsky, who played a ...
14 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
What Yanky Shapiro of Unorthodox did next
14 Feb
Amit Rahav, known for his role as Yanky Shapiro in Unorthodox, has been busy filming the upcoming Hulu series We Were The Lucky Ones, where he portrays Jakob...
14 Feb
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: A much-banned kids’ book author, a neo-Hasidic Deadhead, the Jewish father of the artificial Christmas tree
14 Feb
This article discusses the lives and legacies of several individuals in the Jewish community. Robie Harris, an author of sex education books for children, pa...
14 Feb
JTA
Tom Suozzi beats Israeli-American Orthodox Jew Mazi Pilip in closely-watched NY congressional election
14 Feb
Tom Suozzi, a Democrat, won the closely-watched election in New York's congressional district, defeating Republican Mazi Pilip, an Israeli-American Orthodox ...
14 Feb
Forward
Israel strikes in Lebanon after deadly rocket attack on Tzfat, ratcheting up tensions in north
14 Feb
Tensions have escalated between Israel and Lebanon following a deadly rocket attack on the northern Israeli city of Tzfat. In response, Israel has conducted ...
14 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
How UK Jews do Judaism today
14 Feb
The National Jewish Identity Survey conducted in the UK reveals a varied landscape of Jewish practice and beliefs, with only a third of UK Jews adhering stri...
14 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Empowering Sephardic perspectives as we navigate antisemitism in education
14 Feb
This article discusses the rise of antisemitism in the San Francisco Bay Area public school system. The author recounts her own experience with her son facin...
14 Feb
Jewish History Uncensored
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#178 - Gaza War - Israel & the World
14 Feb
The episode delves into the complex dynamics of Israel's international relations, particularly in the context of its security concerns and the Gaza conflict....
14 Feb
Haaretz Weekly
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'This is not our first war, but it's the first war we've seen Israel's credit rating drop'
14 Feb
Moody's recent decision to downgrade Israel's credit rating has raised concerns about the country's economic future, signaling a shift from decades of growth...
14 Feb
Future of Jewish
There is nothing quite like Jewish double standards.
14 Feb
The text highlights various instances of what the author perceives as Jewish double standards. It mentions examples such as condemning Israeli actions as gen...
14 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Terumah
14 Feb
Rabbi Moshe Chaim Ephrayim of Sudilkov, a prominent figure in early Chasidism, offers a profound interpretation of a verse from the Torah portion of Terumah....
14 Feb
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – The Haredi Dilemma
14 Feb
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding the draft exemption for Haredi Jews in Israel, highlighting the changing d...
14 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from February 16 to February 23
14 Feb
Shabbat times for the period of February 16 to February 23 are provided for various locations, including London, Bournemouth, Leeds, Manchester, Gateshead, a...
14 Feb
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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We asked Canada's antisemitism special envoy what she's doing to stop 'despicable' protests targeting Jews
14 Feb
Deborah Lyons, Canada's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, discusses her strategic approach to addressing the rise in antisemitic incidents following rece...
14 Feb
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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We asked Canada's antisemitism special envoy what she's doing to stop 'despicable' protests targeting Jews
14 Feb
Canada's Special Envoy on Antisemitism, Deborah Lyons, discusses her first four months in the role amid a surge in antisemitic incidents following recent geo...
14 Feb
Ami
Argentine President Comes to Israel “to Say Thank You” // Rabbi Shimon Axel Wahnish, Argentina’s future ambassador to Israel, talks about Javier Milei’s recent historic visit
14 Feb
Javier Milei, the newly elected president of Argentina, recently visited Israel as his first international trip. Accompanied by Rabbi Shimon Axel Wahnish, hi...
14 Feb
Ami
A Chasidishe Non-Jew // My interactions and impressions of President Milei of Argentina
14 Feb
The author recounts their meeting with Argentina's underdog presidential candidate, President Milei. Despite Milei not being Jewish, the author describes him...
14 Feb
Ami
Leon Cooperman // Omega Advisors
14 Feb
Billionaire Leon Cooperman, who has donated millions to Columbia University in the past, has decided to withdraw all funding in response to the increasing tr...
14 Feb
Ami
Lonely voice in a nasty jungle // No, we don’t eat people… or refuse peace
14 Feb
Bassem Eid, a Palestinian Arab born in Jerusalem, had a negative perception of Jews as a child due to his aunt's claim that they ate humans. However, his enc...
14 Feb
Torah 101
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#84: Rambam’s Epistle of Resurrection
14 Feb
In this episode, Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe discusses Maimonides' epistle on resurrection, explaining that there were questions and doubts about Maimonides' views du...
14 Feb
Forward
Tom Suozzi, strong supporter of Israel, returns to Congress
14 Feb
Former Congressman Tom Suozzi has won a special election, returning to Congress and flipping a Republican district into the Democratic column. Suozzi, a stro...
14 Feb
Forward
It happened one flight: the Israeli love affair that changed my life
14 Feb
In this personal essay, Sharon Rosen Leib recounts her meeting with a young Israeli man on a flight to Switzerland in 1985. They quickly connected and spent ...
14 Feb
Creative Judaism
Mystery Torah Portion? | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep.19 (Terumah)
14 Feb
Exploring a mysterious additional Torah portion that appears in certain sources leads to unexpected connections with bubble machines and chickpeas in Parshah...
14 Feb
Forward
Leading British rabbi warns against Rafah invasion: ‘If I said nothing, I couldn’t live with myself’
14 Feb
Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, the head rabbi of Britain's Masorti movement, has published a statement opposing a potential Israeli invasion of Rafah in southern...
14 Feb
Forward
House of Representatives narrowly votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
14 Feb
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for failing to address the influx of migrants cros...
14 Feb
JTA
In 2nd attempt, US House votes to impeach Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
14 Feb
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to impeach Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on party lines, with some Jewish groups expressi...
14 Feb
Lehrhaus
The Agunah
14 Feb
This text tells the story of a woman named Adina who is trapped in her marriage and unable to obtain a get, a Jewish divorce document, from her husband. Adin...
14 Feb
Forward
FBI arrests Indiana man who vowed to ‘kill every Jew’ in Fort Wayne
14 Feb
An Indiana man named Jeffrey Stevens has been arrested after making threats to kill Jewish people and elected officials who support Israel. Court documents a...
14 Feb
Tablet
The Gold Rush Shul
14 Feb
The Ballarat Synagogue in Australia, established during the gold rush in the mid-19th century, continues to hold monthly Orthodox Shabbat services and pray f...
14 Feb