Forward
Major Judaica collection amassed by Yemenite Jewish butcher donated to the National Library of Israel
23 Jan
The National Library of Israel has acquired a significant collection of 60,000 Yemenite Jewish manuscripts and text fragments, one of the largest and most co...
23 Jan
Moment
The Importance of Storytelling in the Black and Jewish Communities with Eric K. Ward, Nadine Epstein, Adam Mansbach and Langston Collin Wilkins
23 Jan
In this discussion, Eric K. Ward, Nadine Epstein, Adam Mansbach, and Langston Collin Wilkins explore the significance of storytelling and folklore in both th...
23 Jan
The Beinart Notebook
Karen Attiah and Terrell Star on the Evolving Black Discourse on Israel-Palestine
23 Jan
In a Zoom call with Karen Attiah and Terrell Starr, the discussion focused on the evolving Black discourse on Israel-Palestine. Both Attiah, a Washington Pos...
23 Jan
Moment
Fania Oz-Salzberger Reads ‘A Quick Guide To Zionism In Hard Times’
23 Jan
Fania Oz-Salzberger, a prominent Israeli scholar, discusses the book "A Quick Guide to Zionism in Hard Times" in an interview with Moment Magazine. She highl...
23 Jan
Moment
Who Will Lead the Priestesses?
23 Jan
The Kohenet Hebrew Priestess Institute (KHPI) announced that it will close its doors in the fall of 2023. Since its founding in 2005, KHPI has trained and or...
23 Jan
Forward
Why the new play ‘The Gospel According to Chaim’ is a big deal
23 Jan
"The Gospel According to Chaim" is a groundbreaking Yiddish play written by Mikhl Yashinsky, based on the true story of Chaim Einspruch, a Galician-born Jew ...
23 Jan
Forward
Why the new play ‘The Gospel According to Chaim’ is a big deal
23 Jan
The play "The Gospel According to Chaim" is a significant achievement in contemporary Yiddish culture. It tells the true story of Chaim Einspruch, a Galician...
23 Jan
Rationalist Judaism
A Declaration
23 Jan
The author discusses the idea of a national emergency in Israel and its implications for charitable giving and support of Torah institutions. He mentions tha...
23 Jan
Forward
‘Barbenheimer,’ ‘Maestro’ and ‘The Zone of Interest’ lead large crop of Jewish-inspired Oscar nominations
23 Jan
The Oscar nominations this year include several movies with Jewish themes and connections. Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer," a biopic about J. Robert O...
23 Jan
Forward
What if Oscar voters pick Bradley Cooper’s nose?
23 Jan
Bradley Cooper's film "Maestro" has received mixed reactions and controversial attention, with some criticizing his portrayal of Leonard Bernstein's nose. De...
23 Jan
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Most Interesting Political Year Ever?
23 Jan
The Republican primary appears to be decisively in Donald Trump's favor as he consolidates the party's support, while the potential for significant changes i...
23 Jan
Kveller
A New Holocaust Movie Starring Jesse Eisenberg Is Coming
23 Jan
Actor Jesse Eisenberg has directed and stars in a new movie called "A Real Pain," which recently sold for $10 million at Sundance to Searchlight Pictures. Th...
23 Jan
JTA
NYC public schools announce new initiatives to combat antisemitism
23 Jan
New York City's public school system has announced new initiatives to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia. The measures include training for faculty, cleare...
23 Jan
Forward
Auschwitz would seem an unlikely backdrop for a love affair, yet this is a true story
23 Jan
"Lovers in Auschwitz" by Keren Blankfeld tells the true story of David Wisnia, a Polish Jew and talented singer, and Helen Zippi Spitzer, a Slovakian Jew, wh...
23 Jan
JTA
24 IDF soldiers killed in Israel’s deadliest day since Oct. 7, amid mounting debate over whether war can be won
23 Jan
On Monday, 24 Israeli soldiers were killed in two separate incidents in the Gaza Strip, marking the deadliest day for Israel since the Hamas attacks on Octob...
23 Jan
JTA
Meta is failing to catch memes and innuendo promoting Holocaust denial, oversight panel concludes
23 Jan
A recent case reviewed by an independent oversight panel revealed that Meta, the parent company of Instagram, failed to detect and remove a post using a Spon...
23 Jan
Forward
Director of NYU’s new antisemitism research center doesn’t want to be ‘hamstrung’ by Israel politics
23 Jan
Avinoam Patt has been appointed as the inaugural director of the new antisemitism research center at New York University (NYU). The center aims to study anti...
23 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
Finding an accessible vehicle for Israel-Diaspora connection
23 Jan
SparkIL, a peer-to-peer lending platform, is providing emergency loans of up to NIS 100,000 ($27,000) to Israeli small businesses affected by the current war...
23 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
How do we prepare for our nation’s mental health tsunami?
23 Jan
Israeli mental health professionals are preparing for an increase in mental health cases following the terrorist attacks by Hamas on Oct. 7. Already, 1 in 3 ...
23 Jan
Future of Jewish
Our son is joining the IDF — now.
23 Jan
In this personal essay, the writer reflects on their son's upcoming induction into the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the mixed emotions they are experienci...
23 Jan
Jewish Chronicle
Recipe: Pomegranate lentil tabbouleh
23 Jan
The recipe provided is for a Pomegranate Lentil Tabbouleh salad that serves 4 to 6 people and can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. It includes ingredient...
23 Jan
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Encore presentarion: Oscar nominations hide the real Canadian Jewish story of ‘Oppenheimer’
23 Jan
The episode highlights the overlooked story of Louis Slotin, a Jewish Canadian scientist who was part of the Manhattan Project and whose heroism saved lives ...
23 Jan
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Encore presentarion: Oscar nominations hide the real Canadian Jewish story of ‘Oppenheimer’
23 Jan
The episode explores the overlooked contributions of Canadian Jewish scientist Louis Slotin in the Manhattan Project, emphasizing his key role despite not be...
23 Jan
18forty
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Lipa Schmeltzer: How to Heal: A Personal Journey of Mental Health
23 Jan
In a special episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Jewish singer Lipa Schmeltzer shares his personal journey of mental health. Lipa discusses breaking through barr...
23 Jan
Creative Judaism
Walt Disney and The Red Sea | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep.16 (Beshalach)
23 Jan
Exploring connections between the Song of Moses, feeding birds, Walt Disney, and the Sherman Brothers in a deep dive through Jewish teachings and music.
23 Jan
Forward
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia claim to be hit by ‘chemical weapon’ as they call for intifada
23 Jan
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University disrupted a day of dialogue aimed at easing tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. The protesters claimed that...
23 Jan
Forward
First debate takeaway: California Senate candidates part ways on Israel
23 Jan
During a recent debate among the top candidates for California's open Senate seat, Barbara Lee, Katie Porter, and Adam Schiff, all progressive Democrats, sho...
23 Jan
JTA
Number of living Holocaust survivors is about 245,000, according to new analysis
23 Jan
According to a report by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, there are currently around 245,000 Holocaust survivors alive today. The re...
23 Jan
JTA
Number of living Holocaust survivors is about 245,000, according to new analysis
23 Jan
According to a report by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, there are currently fewer than 250,000 Holocaust survivors alive today. Th...
23 Jan
Lehrhaus
The Challenges of the Gaza War and Growing Antisemitism
23 Jan
The Gaza war has led to a significant increase in antisemitic incidents worldwide. The religious Zionist movement needs to reassess its move towards extreme ...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Before & After October 7: A Symposium
23 Jan
This text is a collection of responses from various individuals reflecting on their beliefs before and after October 7, 2023. The first contributor, David Bi...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Black Hats, Green Fatigues
23 Jan
There is a growing trend of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) young men in Israel volunteering for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Previously, haredi men were exempt ...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Readjusting Sights
23 Jan
"Readjusting Sights" is a comparison between the experiences of two Israeli soldiers, Roi and Haim Sabato, during different wars. Roi, a tank crewman, fights...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Lovers (and Haters) of Zion
23 Jan
In Derek J. Penslar's book "Zionism: An Emotional State," he explores the emotional states underlying the Zionist project and the various reactions to it. He...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Stuck in the Middle
23 Jan
In "Stuck in the Middle," Pierre Birnbaum, a prominent Jewish historian, explores the history of right-wing antisemitism in the United States. He argues that...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Leapsniffing through the Vimveil: Avram Davidson’s Fantastic Fiction
23 Jan
Avram Davidson, a fantasy and sci-fi writer, wrote a story called "Goslin Day" which is set on a day that is believed to be significant in Jewish folklore. T...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Anti-Israelism
23 Jan
Anti-Israelism is a prejudice against all things Israeli, which should not be confused with hatred of Jews. It is a form of bigotry that attributes negative ...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
An Old-New Bigotry? A Response
23 Jan
The essays by Jonathan Karp and Reviel Netz discuss the rise of anti-Israelism, a new form of bigotry that targets Israel and Israelis rather than Jews and J...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
A Kibbutz and Its Fullness
23 Jan
The author reflects on their childhood in the kibbutz of Kfar Aza, which was recently attacked and left in ruins. They express the pain of remembering their ...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Letters, Winter 2024
23 Jan
In a recent article, Ethan Schwartz critiques Edward Feld's book, "The Book of Revolutions: The Battles of Priests, Prophets, and Kings That Birthed the Tora...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Oh Homeland, Don’t You Wonder (Tzion Ha-lo Tishali)
23 Jan
In this poem titled "Oh Homeland, Don't You Wonder (Tzion Ha-lo Tishali)", the speaker expresses deep longing and love for their homeland. They call out to t...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Of “Good Jews” and Bad Binaries
23 Jan
The author reflects on a situation where his daughter's classmate accused her of glorifying colonialism because of her paintings inspired by her wife's child...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Reprise of the Repressed
23 Jan
"Reprise of the Repressed" discusses two musicals, "Harmony" and "I Can Get It for You Wholesale," and their themes of Jewish trauma and guilt. "Harmony" tel...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Origin Stories
23 Jan
Yonatan Adler's book, "The Origins of Judaism: An Archaeological-Historical Reappraisal," challenges the traditional Jewish origin story by arguing that Jews...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
“The Secret of Our Army’s Endurance”
23 Jan
In a 1964 interview, S.Y. Agnon, a renowned Jewish author, reflected on the significance of a Jewish army defending the State of Israel. Agnon expressed conc...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Pogrom
23 Jan
This poem, titled "Pogrom," expresses the fear and anticipation of imminent violence and persecution. The speaker ponders whether the attackers will return t...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Facing Faces
23 Jan
In this piece, the author reflects on the power of faces in the context of war and conflict, particularly in Israel. They describe the ritual of looking at t...
23 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Israel’s Iron Lady
23 Jan
Deborah E. Lipstadt's biography of Golda Meir portrays a life marked by accomplishments and guilt for not doing more to save Holocaust victims. Meir, born in...
23 Jan
JTA
NYPD investigating claims that pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia were hit by ‘chemical weapon’
23 Jan
The NYPD is investigating an incident at Columbia University in which pro-Palestinian protesters claimed that pro-Israel activists sprayed them with a chemic...
23 Jan
Forward
Following Auschwitz visit, Elon Musk says X could have saved Jews from the Holocaust
23 Jan
During a conference hosted by the European Jewish Association in Krakow, Elon Musk claimed that his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), cou...
23 Jan