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Jewdicious The Storytellers Who Struck Back 1 Feb

In 1948, a terrorist bombing targeted The Palestine Post newsroom, soon to become The Jerusalem Post, as Israel neared independence. The attack resulted in c...

1 Feb

Jewish Chronicle How TikTok is turning young minds against Israel and the West 1 Feb

TikTok is being highlighted as a platform influencing young individuals toward anti-Israel and anti-Western viewpoints through deliberate promotion of conten...

1 Feb

Jewish Chronicle Why has it taken until now to get a biography of one of Israel’s founding fathers? 1 Feb

Pinchas Rutenberg, one of Israel's founding fathers, remains largely overlooked in Jewish literature despite his significant contributions to the development...

1 Feb

Jewish Chronicle Mia Janin’s father urges community to ‘reflect hard’ on her tragic death 1 Feb

Mariano Janin, the father of Mia Janin, a 14-year-old JFS student who tragically died by suicide, urges the Jewish community to reflect on her death and take...

1 Feb

For Heaven's Sake Israel at War – The Politics of Fantasy 1 Feb

In the context of ongoing conflict, 38% of Israelis support re-establishing Jewish settlements in Gaza, highlighting an intersection of security concerns, Zi...

1 Feb

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner Rabbi Michael Dolgin explains how the Oscars commercial on antisemitism was made in Canada 1 Feb

Rabbi Michael Dolgin of Toronto's Temple Sinai discusses his role in a new ad aimed at combating antisemitism, which was filmed in Toronto and will air durin...

1 Feb

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner Rabbi Michael Dolgin explains how the Oscars commercial on antisemitism was made in Canada 1 Feb

Rabbi Michael Dolgin stars in a Canadian-made commercial aimed at combating antisemitism, which dramatizes a true story of a bomb threat disrupting a bar mit...

1 Feb

Unorthodox Higher Ground: Ep. 398 1 Feb

Jewish actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler shares her experiences from starring in 'The Sopranos' and discusses her life and projects since then. The episode also high...

1 Feb

Forward Only in LA: DSA councilmember who called for ceasefire wins pro-Israel backing, riling left-wing supporters 1 Feb

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman faced backlash from members of the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) after seeking the ...

1 Feb

Lehrhaus Letter To The Editor: Responses To Tzvi Goldstein On Centrist Orthodoxy And Haredi Orthodoxy 1 Feb

In this letter to the editor, the author responds to Tzvi Goldstein's discussion of Centrist Orthodox and Haredi Orthodox approaches in Judaism. Goldstein ar...

1 Feb

Tablet How Palestine Hijacked the U.S. Civil Rights Movement 1 Feb

The article discusses how the Palestinian cause has been tied to the U.S. Civil Rights Movement by left-wing activists. Using concepts like intersectionality...

1 Feb

Jewish Insider The White House knows Iran is behind the deadly attacks on its troops, but how will it respond? 1 Feb

President Biden and the White House have indicated that they believe Iran was at least partially responsible for the recent deadly drone attack on U.S. troop...

1 Feb

Tablet Northern Exposure 1 Feb

The situation in northern Israel, particularly in the Galilee region, is currently tense due to ongoing missile attacks by Hezbollah. The Israeli Defense For...

1 Feb

Tablet The Two-State Delusion 1 Feb

The article discusses the persistence of the two-state solution as the preferred resolution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, despite its numerous challe...

1 Feb

Sapir Diary of an IDF Soldier: Part IX 1 Feb

An IDF soldier reflects on his service and the challenges of integrating back into civilian life after a brief leave, grappling with international criticism,...

1 Feb

Sapir Diary of an IDF Soldier: Part X 1 Feb

The diary entries of an IDF soldier reflect on the ongoing war, sacrifices, and experiences in Gaza over the course of four months. The soldier acknowledges ...

1 Feb

Forward I started learning Hebrew for my father. I became obsessed with it after Oct. 7 31 Jan

The author reflects on their journey of learning Hebrew and the significance it holds for their Jewish identity. They push back against the notion that Yiddi...

31 Jan

Future of Jewish Progressives have officially gone off the deep end. 31 Jan

The text highlights the author's frustration with what they perceive as hypocrisy and double standards in the progressive response to the Israel-Hamas confli...

31 Jan

Jewish Currents “You Cannot Study Israel Without Palestine” - A conversation with the editors of the new academic journal <em>Palestine/Israel Review</em>, which advocates a “relational approach” to studying the region’s intertwined histories. 31 Jan

The article discusses the emergence of a new academic journal called Palestine/Israel Review, which advocates for a relational approach to studying the inter...

31 Jan

Forward Why did one of the best cookbooks of 2023 go unnoticed? Hint: It’s Israeli. 31 Jan

Israeli chef Moshe Basson's cookbook, "The Eucalyptus Cookbook," showcasing recipes from his renowned Jerusalem restaurant, Eucalyptus, went unnoticed despit...

31 Jan

Forward Why did one of the best cookbooks of 2023 go unnoticed? Hint: It’s Israeli. 31 Jan

The Eucalyptus Cookbook, created by Israeli chef Moshe Basson, has gone relatively unnoticed due to the lack of media attention and contentious political cli...

31 Jan

Forward UNRWA is just one symptom of the UN's institutional rot 31 Jan

The article highlights the problem of institutional rot within the United Nations (UN), focusing on the recent firing of UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) e...

31 Jan

JTA Should schools suspend students for chanting ‘From the river to the sea’? A federal investigation in Minnesota will test the issue. 31 Jan

The Edina Public Schools in Minnesota are facing a federal investigation for alleged Islamophobic discrimination. Two Muslim students were suspended for chan...

31 Jan

JTA The Lublin Yeshiva Library was thought to be destroyed by the Nazis. Then its books started turning up. 31 Jan

The Lublin Yeshiva Library in Poland, which was believed to have been destroyed by the Nazis during World War II, has actually resurfaced. Piotr Nazaruk, a r...

31 Jan

Israel Policy Pod Negotiations, Tensions, and Politics 31 Jan

Neri Zilber and Shanie Reichman discuss the complexities of Israel's military campaign in Gaza and the ongoing political tensions, including possible hostage...

31 Jan

Israel Policy Pod Negotiations, Tensions, and Politics 31 Jan

Neri Zilber and Shanie Reichman discuss the complex military and political dynamics in Israel, focusing on Gaza operations, northern border tensions with Hez...

31 Jan

JTA Last of Joey Borgen’s attackers sentenced to 3 years for 2021 antisemitic assault 31 Jan

Mohammed Said Othman, the last of the five men who attacked Joseph Borgen in an antisemitic assault in 2021, has been sentenced to three years in prison for ...

31 Jan

Forward Court says Florida university officials are not going to shut down Students for Justice in Palestine 31 Jan

A federal court has declined to intervene in a lawsuit brought by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) against the University of Florida, which threatened...

31 Jan

Kveller A New Jewish Summer Camp Movie With an Incredible Jewish Cast Is Coming 31 Jan

Director Rachel Israel, known for the film "Keep the Change," has just finished filming her new star-studded and Jewish-themed movie, "Floaters in Manhattan....

31 Jan

Forward Reform movement unveils new logos and ‘artistic, abstract’ branding 31 Jan

The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) has unveiled new logos and visual branding as part of a rebranding effort following its 150th anniversary. The previous lo...

31 Jan

Forward The 18 most Jewish episodes of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ 31 Jan

In the TV series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David's character has embodied various aspects of Jewish identity and humor over 11 seasons, creating quintess...

31 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah The Root Cause 31 Jan

The text discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. It argues that the root cause of the conflict is not the Israeli occupation, as oft...

31 Jan

Culturally Jewish A new comic book spotlights Toronto's Ward—with a supernatural twist 31 Jan

Ari Gross, a machine learning engineer and comic book writer, combines his diverse backgrounds to create a supernatural comic book, 'Wardens,' set in 1920s T...

31 Jan

Culturally Jewish A new comic book spotlights Toronto's Ward—with a supernatural twist 31 Jan

Ari Gross discusses his debut comic, "Wardens," which blends historical Toronto with Kabbalistic themes, and reflects on the culturally-rich immigrant neighb...

31 Jan

Forward For God and country: War reignites fringe movement to resettle Gaza 31 Jan

A fringe movement of religious Israelis is advocating for the resettlement of Gaza as a strategic and biblical imperative, aiming to prevent future attacks b...

31 Jan

Jewish Table Salami and Eggs (But Make It Cuter) 31 Jan

The article discusses the concept of "Jewish food" and its significance. The author, along with a fellow cookbook author, explores the idea of what it means ...

31 Jan

Moment Wisdom Project | Lusia Milch, 92: “Doing Nothing Is Not Acceptable” 31 Jan

Lusia Milch, a 92-year-old Holocaust survivor, shares her experiences and commitment to Holocaust education and fighting antisemitism. She recounts her child...

31 Jan

Jewish Chronicle Orange and pistachio kugel 31 Jan

The author presents a twist on traditional kugel by adding a pistachio streusel topping and using fine egg noodles for texture. The inclusion of orange bloss...

31 Jan

Jewish Chronicle Inspectors hail Etz Chaim’s ‘exceptional Jewish atmosphere’ 31 Jan

Etz Chaim Primary School in Mill Hill has been praised by inspectors for its excellent Jewish atmosphere and standout features in Jewish studies. The Orthodo...

31 Jan

The Commentary Magazine Podcast They're Still Coming After Us 31 Jan

The episode examines the increase in antisemitic violence, exemplified by an attack on a Chabad rabbi, and connects it to broader societal issues such as imm...

31 Jan

JTA Jewish Life Stories: The Nobelist who confirmed the Big Bang, the ‘Bagel Queen’ of Atlanta 31 Jan

Arno Allan Penzias, a Holocaust survivor and Nobel Prize-winning physicist, has passed away at the age of 90. Penzias and his colleague discovered an unexpla...

31 Jan

Kveller This Pink Song Is My New Jewish Anthem 31 Jan

The author describes a moment of joy when her daughter realizes that Pink, her favorite rock star, is Jewish like them. They are listening to Pink's song "I ...

31 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy The greatest form of tzedakah 31 Jan

In this op-ed, the author reflects on the need for Jewish philanthropy to support Jewish refugees who have been internally displaced due to the ongoing war i...

31 Jan

Future of Jewish The Dark Humor of Wartime Israel 31 Jan

The article discusses the unique humor of Israel, which is characterized as cynical, forthright, and affectionate. This humor is rooted in the country's hist...

31 Jan

Creative Judaism Moses' Parenting Style | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep. 17 (Yisro) 31 Jan

Exploring the parenting style of Moses as depicted in Parshah Yisro, delving into a peculiar deal with his father-in-law Jethro and discussing contractual lo...

31 Jan

Jewish Chronicle Shadow Education Secretary praises ‘wonderful’ Gateways at launch of its new home 31 Jan

Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson praised the work of Gateways at the launch of its new base, providing out-of-school tuition for young people wi...

31 Jan

TEXTing Critiquing Power 31 Jan

Elana Stein Hain and Yonah Hain delve into a Talmudic passage in Sanhedrin to explore nuanced perspectives on power, using the biblical story of Korach's reb...

31 Jan

Moment Red Sea Rebels: Yemen and the Houthis with Michael Knights and Nadine Epstein 31 Jan

This discussion focuses on the threat posed by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Houthis have launched missiles at both Israel and US ships in t...

31 Jan

Ami Through Reason and Niggun // A conversation with the renowned mechanech and composer Rabbi Pinchas Breier 31 Jan

Rabbi Pinchas Breier is a respected mechanech and composer known for his profound insights and compositions of chasidic music. In an interview with Ami, he d...

31 Jan

Ami Is Egypt Helping or Harming in Gaza?// With distrust on both sides, the future is in question 31 Jan

The article discusses the role of Egypt in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. It highlights that while Israel has often been blamed for imposing a blockade on Gaz...

31 Jan