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Leah Finkelstein wants Orthodox Jews of colour to feel welcome—so she's offering to take them to shul
13 Feb
Leah Finkelstein, as an Orthodox Jewish woman of color, discusses the challenges of being an outsider in her religious community and her journey to founding ...
13 Feb
Forward
London theater apologizes after comedian allegedly berates Israeli audience member who did not applaud Palestinian flag
13 Feb
The Soho Theatre in London has issued an apology after a comedian, Paul Currie, allegedly targeted an Israeli audience member who refused to applaud a Palest...
13 Feb
JTA
‘Powerful’ or ‘Yikes’? How the internet reacted to the first-ever Super Bowl ad about antisemitism
13 Feb
The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism aired a 30-second ad during the Super Bowl titled "Silence," featuring Clarence B. Jones, the longtime advisor and spee...
13 Feb
Mishpacha
Home Front Ep 54 (2.12.24)
13 Feb
In this episode of Home Front, the focus is on three main topics. Firstly, a miraculous hostage rescue has raised hopes for more successful operations. Secon...
13 Feb
Lehrhaus
Two Poems from Knock-knock
13 Feb
In these two poems from "Knock-knock," Owen Lewis explores Jewish themes and questions. In "A Lesson for This Life?," the author muses on the idea that the w...
13 Feb
Forward
A unique Ethiopian-Israeli cafe in Harlem becomes certified kosher and vegan
13 Feb
Beejhy Barhany, the owner of Tsion Cafe in Harlem, is celebrating her Ethiopian-Israeli Jewish identity by making her restaurant fully kosher and vegan. This...
13 Feb
Forward
For Israel’s reservists, heading home from Gaza doesn’t always mean getting back to real life
13 Feb
Israeli reservists who have returned home after serving in Gaza are facing challenges as they transition back into civilian life. Some reservists are experie...
13 Feb
Tablet
Sorry, but There Is No Two-State Solution
13 Feb
The author argues against the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, claiming that it is a step towards another Lebanon and would doom the Zionist proj...
13 Feb
Jewish Insider
At Conservative and Reform rabbinical schools, a debate over red lines on anti-Zionism
13 Feb
There is an ongoing debate within Conservative and Reform rabbinical schools in the US about the role of anti-Zionism. Some young rabbis are challenging the ...
13 Feb
Tablet
What Has Changed in Israel Since October 7th?
13 Feb
Since October 7th, Israel has undergone significant changes that have shifted the country's political landscape. While it is still too early to fully compreh...
13 Feb
Future of Jewish
Here’s why (almost) everyone hates Israel.
12 Feb
The essay discusses the widespread hatred of Israel, which has brought together diverse groups across the political spectrum, from the extreme left to the ex...
12 Feb
Moment
A Human Lens: Teaching the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through Film
12 Feb
Meital Orr, a professor at Georgetown University, teaches a course titled "Re-examining the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in Literature and Film" that explore...
12 Feb
JTA
Netanyahu selects Likud minister Ofir Akunis for Israel’s top diplomatic post in NYC
12 Feb
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has chosen Ofir Akunis, a minister from his Likud party, as the next consul general in New York. Akunis is expected...
12 Feb
JTA
Tsion Cafe, a unique Ethiopian-Israeli restaurant in Harlem, is now kosher and vegan
12 Feb
Tsion Cafe, a popular Ethiopian-Israeli restaurant in Harlem, has recently become certified kosher and fully vegan. Beejhy Barhany, the owner, made this deci...
12 Feb
JTA
Pro-Palestinian protesters force closure of Museum of Modern Art
12 Feb
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the Museum of Modern Art in New York to demand a free Palestine and an art world without Zionism. Videos showed demonstr...
12 Feb
Forward
'Baby killer': Vandals target Jewish Dallas City Council member's home
12 Feb
Jewish Dallas City Council member, Cara Mendelsohn, discovered a display of fake, bloodstained infant body bags outside her home, accompanied by spray-painte...
12 Feb
Kveller
Israeli Dads Taken Hostage by Hamas Featured in Super Bowl Ad
12 Feb
A message from the Israeli government about Israeli dads held captive by Hamas was watched by millions during the Super Bowl. The ad featured images of fathe...
12 Feb
Forward
The IDF freed 2 hostages — recovering the rest must be their top priority
12 Feb
Israel successfully rescued two hostages, Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Har, from southern Gaza. The operation involved a ground operation and airstrikes, ...
12 Feb
Forward
Megachurch shooter’s AR-15 rifle had a ‘Palestine’ sticker on it
12 Feb
Genesse Moreno, a woman who opened fire in a Texas megachurch, was armed with an AR-15 rifle that had a Palestine sticker on it. The shooting took place in t...
12 Feb
JTA
Instagram removes accounts for leading NYC pro-Palestinian activist group Within Our Lifetime
12 Feb
Instagram has permanently disabled the accounts of pro-Palestinian activist group Within Our Lifetime, effectively removing a major platform for organizing p...
12 Feb
Forward
In Hollywood, the rarest of people — not a score settler or a tattletale, just a mensch
12 Feb
In his memoir, "Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions," Ed Zwick reflects on his 40 years as a writer and director in Hollywood. Known for pursuing humanist drama...
12 Feb
JTA
Egypt pushes back on reports that it may suspend Camp David Accords with Israel
12 Feb
There were reports suggesting that Egypt might suspend its peace treaty with Israel if Israel invaded Rafah, a city on Gaza's border with Egypt. However, Egy...
12 Feb
JTA
With wigs, eyebrow restoration and nipple tattoos, this project helps cancer patients feel like women again
12 Feb
The project, Best Face Forward 2.0, run by the Jewish breast and ovarian cancer organization Sharsheret, provides financial assistance to women undergoing ca...
12 Feb
Forward
Here's why the Super Bowl ads about Jesus, antisemitism and the Israeli hostages didn't work
12 Feb
Super Bowl ads addressing serious topics like antisemitism, Jesus, and Israeli hostages were generally unsuccessful because they came across as sanctimonious...
12 Feb
Forward
What is ‘Jewish hate’? Super Bowl ad leaves some confused
12 Feb
A 30-second advertisement shown during the Super Bowl, intended to condemn antisemitism, left some viewers confused due to the slogan "Stand Up To Jewish Hat...
12 Feb
Forward
A Polish ‘countess’ saved thousands of concentration camp prisoners from the Nazis. No one knew she was a Jew.
12 Feb
Janina Mehlberg, a Jewish mathematician, disguised herself as a Polish countess named Janina Suchodolska during the Holocaust. Working underground as an offi...
12 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Left Wing Version of Morality
12 Feb
The author criticizes left-leaning media and political figures for their moral standards and accuses them of defining deviant behavior down. They argue that ...
12 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
What fuels antisemitism? A lot is sheer envy
12 Feb
The text discusses the roots of antisemitism, suggesting that envy plays a significant role. It highlights the Israeli women's basketball team's victory over...
12 Feb
Forward
FBI investigating violent threats sent to Hillel leaders at Brown and Rhode Island School of Design
12 Feb
The FBI is investigating violent threats emailed to leaders of a Hillel that serves Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence. The...
12 Feb
Adventures in Jewish Studies
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Yiddish Socialists and the Garment Industry
12 Feb
In this episode, the focus is on the role of Yiddish-speaking immigrants in the American garment industry and their efforts to fight for workers' rights. The...
12 Feb
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Superbowling for Dollars
12 Feb
The episode delves into recent political and cultural developments, including reactions to the Super Bowl ads, especially Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversi...
12 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Why you can thank my rabbi for these romantic rose-flavoured treats
12 Feb
This article discusses a recipe for romantic rose-flavored biscotti that was inspired by the writer's rabbi who enjoys cooking. The recipe includes some pers...
12 Feb
Kveller
Debra Messing Is Working on a Documentary About October 7 and Antisemitism
12 Feb
Actress Debra Messing is working on a documentary titled "Primal Fear" about the Jewish reality of the post-October 7 world, focusing on both college campuse...
12 Feb
The Beinart Notebook
Where are Our Jews?
12 Feb
The summary is as follows: The text discusses the dire living conditions in Rafah, a small area of the Gaza Strip, and the impending invasion by the Israeli ...
12 Feb
Forward
IDF rescues 2 hostages as it steps up operations in Rafah
12 Feb
The Israeli military has successfully rescued two hostages, Norberto Louis Har and Fernando Simon Marman, who were taken captive by Hamas in October. This is...
12 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Voices from the field: Educators respond to a historic moment
12 Feb
The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education and the Jewish Education Project conducted a survey to understand the experiences of Jewish educators, clergy...
12 Feb
eJewishPhilanthropy
Crisis and opportunity
12 Feb
The article discusses the idea that crises present opportunities for positive change. The current crisis in the Diaspora is the increasing threat to physical...
12 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Israel’s daunting challenges require our support
12 Feb
Israel is currently facing a multitude of complex challenges, including dealing with Hamas in Gaza, threats from Hezbollah on its northern border, and broade...
12 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Find out Yotam Ottolenghi’s favourite comfort foods
12 Feb
Yotam Ottolenghi's upcoming book tour will promote his latest book, Ottolenghi Comfort, which he co-authored with his team Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller, and ...
12 Feb
Future of Jewish
How Palestinians Stole the Jewish Cause
12 Feb
This article explores the historical context and cultural appropriation surrounding the Palestinian cause. It highlights that the Jewish connection to the la...
12 Feb
Forward
Rafah was Gaza's last safe zone. The Israeli assault will lead to a humanitarian disaster there
12 Feb
The Israeli government's ground invasion of Gaza has led to a humanitarian disaster, particularly in the southern city of Rafah. Gazans were initially instru...
12 Feb
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Adi Vital-Kaploun was murdered by Hamas on Oct. 7. Now her parents are sharing her story with the world
12 Feb
Adi Vital-Kaploun, a Canadian-Israeli scientist, was tragically killed by Hamas during an attack on her kibbutz, heroically saving her children and others. H...
12 Feb
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Adi Vital-Kaploun was murdered by Hamas on Oct. 7. Now her parents are sharing her story with the world
12 Feb
The episode recounts the harrowing story of Adi Vital-Kaploun, a Canadian-Israeli woman, who was murdered by Hamas while heroically protecting her children. ...
12 Feb
Lehrhaus
The Secret Quietness
12 Feb
In "The Secret Quietness," David Dephy explores the fleeting nature of time and the power of memories. The poem begins with a sense of awakening, as the narr...
12 Feb
Tablet
Sefton Goldberg and the New Hate Marchers
12 Feb
The author reflects on a novel they wrote that features a Jewish protagonist facing persecution. They discuss the humor in Jewish jokes about persecution and...
12 Feb
Tablet
Finding the ‘Real Africa’
12 Feb
Princeton University's PEMM project is cataloging ancient Ethiopian Orthodox Christian stories and art related to the Virgin Mary, with the goal of better un...
12 Feb
Jewish Insider
Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn emerges as wild card in crowded Maryland primary to succeed Sarbanes
12 Feb
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn is running for Congress in Maryland's Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. John Sarbanes. Dunn supports a bil...
12 Feb
Future of Jewish
The New Face of Antisemitism
11 Feb
A young Jewish student in Berlin was brutally assaulted after being heckled about his views on Israel by a fellow activist. The attacker, a 23-year-old from ...
11 Feb
Emes Ve-Emunah
Appeasement: Hitler and Khamenei
11 Feb
The author argues that the Islamic Republic of Iran, led by its supreme religious leader, poses a significant threat to the civilized world, comparable to Ad...
11 Feb
Jewdicious
An Absurdly Inequitable Deal Is Not a Deal
11 Feb
The article discusses the dilemma Israel faces in simultaneously aiming to destroy Hamas and secure the return of Israeli hostages held by the group. Despite...
11 Feb