Forward
A 35-foot challah in NYC attempts to break a Guinness World Record
23 Jan
Congregation Rodeph Sholom on the Upper West Side of New York City unveiled a 35-foot-long challah with the aim of breaking a world record. The challah was m...
23 Jan
Tablet
Inna Get Your Gun
23 Jan
Inna Vernikov, a New York City Council member representing parts of southern Brooklyn, has gained national attention for her unapologetic, pro-Israel stance ...
23 Jan
Tablet
Converting to Judaism Post-10/7
23 Jan
The author of the article recounts their journey of conversion to Judaism and their growing awareness of antisemitism. They share experiences of encountering...
23 Jan
Tablet
Susan Sontag’s Funny! Sexy! Sad! Magnum Opus Threatens to Upend Our Democracy
23 Jan
Susan Sontag's novel, The Volcano Lover, is a complex and fragmented work that combines various forms of writing and explores themes of history, collecting, ...
23 Jan
Jewish Insider
Inside the army unit that handles the humanitarian needs of Gaza civilians
23 Jan
The Coordination and Liaison Administration (CLA) for Gaza, a division of COGAT (the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories), is working tir...
23 Jan
Jewish Insider
‘It’s a moral issue,’ Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik says of new pro-Israel anthem
23 Jan
John Ondrasik, known as Five for Fighting, has released a new single and music video titled "OK" addressing the 2021 Hamas terror attacks in Israel. The song...
23 Jan
Mishpacha
Home Front Ep. 48 (01.12.24)
22 Jan
In this episode of Home Front, three main topics are discussed. The first is the question of how to demilitarize a future Palestinian state. The hosts explor...
22 Jan
Future of Jewish
How the Palestinians Hijacked the Jewish Culture War
22 Jan
The article discusses the hijacking of the Jewish culture war by the Palestinians, particularly in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It highlight...
22 Jan
Moment
Will Congress Pressure Israel?
22 Jan
Bernie Sanders' proposed bill to condition U.S. military aid to Israel was defeated, but it sparked a discussion about Israel's actions in the Gaza war. Sand...
22 Jan
Forward
German protesters say meeting by far-right extremists echoed the Nazis’ notorious Wannsee conference
22 Jan
As many as 1 million Germans rallied against far-right extremism after a report revealed that leaders of the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), ...
22 Jan
Forward
After leading calls to oust Harvard’s president, Jewish critics take aim at Jewish scholar heading antisemitism task force
22 Jan
Jewish critics of Harvard University are opposing the appointment of Jewish studies professor Derek Penslar as co-chair of the school's new antisemitism task...
22 Jan
JTA
Norman Jewison, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ director and lifelong friend of the Jews, dies at 97
22 Jan
Norman Jewison, the director of the iconic film Fiddler on the Roof, passed away at the age of 97. Although he was not Jewish himself, Jewison earned the res...
22 Jan
Forward
How a self-proclaimed ‘goy’ named Norman Jewison made one of the most Jewish movies ever
22 Jan
Director Norman Jewison, a self-proclaimed goy, made one of the most beloved Jewish films of all time, Fiddler on the Roof. Despite not being Jewish, Jewison...
22 Jan
Lilith
A Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Group Faces a Fractured Moment
22 Jan
The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, a Jewish-Muslim solidarity group, is facing challenges and divisions. The organization brings Jewish and Muslim women togeth...
22 Jan
Forward
Is Musk's visit to Auschwitz the kind of Holocaust remembrance we really want?
22 Jan
Elon Musk's visit to Auschwitz with his son and far-right pundit Ben Shapiro has sparked controversy over whether it is the kind of Holocaust remembrance the...
22 Jan
Forward
New York’s schools chief defended students accused of antisemitism — now he has a plan to defeat it
22 Jan
David Banks, the chancellor of New York City Public Schools, has outlined a plan to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia in response to an increase in discri...
22 Jan
Forward
Musk on visiting Auschwitz: 'It will take a few days to sink in'
22 Jan
Billionaire Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Poland. He was ...
22 Jan
Forward
Israel just became the first country to approve the sale of lab-grown beef
22 Jan
Israel has become the first country to approve the sale of lab-grown beef, cultivated by Aleph Farms. The firm has received provisional approval from the Isr...
22 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah
Why Trump Will Win in November
22 Jan
Despite Nikki Haley having positive views about Israel and the Arab world, polls suggest that she is unlikely to be the Republican nominee for President. How...
22 Jan
Forward
Nikki Haley has better pro-Israel bona fides than President Trump. Here’s why it doesn’t matter
22 Jan
The article discusses the pro-Israel stances of former President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley, highlighting their contrasting approaches. While Trump had a c...
22 Jan
Kveller
Actor Josh Radnor Has a Jewish Wedding to Remember
22 Jan
Actor Josh Radnor married Dr. Jordana Jacobs in a Jewish wedding ceremony under a snow-laden chuppah. The couple met at a New York sound meditation retreat w...
22 Jan
Forward
In implied jab at Trump, evangelical pro-Israel leader John Hagee blasts antisemitism and racism among Republicans
22 Jan
Pastor John Hagee, founder of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), criticized Republicans for their thinly veiled racism and antisemitism, distancing himself...
22 Jan
Forward
Picture book about family that celebrates Rosh Hashanah and Lunar New Year nabs top Sydney Taylor Jewish children’s book award
22 Jan
Two books with Jewish themes have won top honors at this year's Sydney Taylor Book Awards for Jewish children's books. "Two New Years" is a lavishly illustra...
22 Jan
Forward
Why America was an easy mark for Nazi ideas
22 Jan
The PBS documentary "Nazi Town, USA" explores the period in the 1930s when American citizens, affected by the Great Depression and influenced by racist polic...
22 Jan
Kveller
‘Across So Many Seas’ Brings a Sephardic Jewish Story to Life for Middle Grade Readers
22 Jan
"Across So Many Seas" is a new novel by Ruth Behar that tells the story of four generations of Sephardic Jewish girls longing for freedom and struggling to n...
22 Jan
Jewish Currents
The “Postcolonial” Colonization of Kashmir - In a new book, historian Hafsa Kanjwal charts India’s decades-long consolidation of power in the occupied region.
22 Jan
In her book "Colonizing Kashmir: State-Building Under Indian Occupation," historian Hafsa Kanjwal argues that India has maintained an occupation in Kashmir s...
22 Jan
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Ron Runs Away
22 Jan
The episode discusses Ron DeSantis's exit from the political race and his subsequent endorsement of Donald Trump, questioning his motives and political futur...
22 Jan
Jewish Chronicle
Tu Bishvat challah blossom tree
22 Jan
Tu Bishvat challah blossom tree is a creative way to celebrate the new year for trees. The recipe involves making a special challah dough using ingredients l...
22 Jan
Moment
From 2016 | How The Black Lives Matter and Palestinian Movements Converged
22 Jan
This 2016 article explores the convergence of the Black Lives Matter movement and the Palestinian cause. It describes how activists in the US and Europe have...
22 Jan
JTA
Elon Musk lays wreath at Auschwitz after private tour with Ben Shapiro and European rabbi
22 Jan
Tech magnate Elon Musk visited Auschwitz on a private tour ahead of his engagement with European Jewish leaders at the European Jewish Association conference...
22 Jan
The Beinart Notebook
Jewish Scholars vs. Jewish Donors on Antisemitism
22 Jan
This text discusses the divide among American Jews regarding the definition of antisemitism and the role of scholars and donors in shaping this discourse. Th...
22 Jan
Haaretz Weekly
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The ugly price Israel will pay for the decision-making failures that led to October 7
22 Jan
Chuck Freilich, a former Israeli deputy national security adviser, discusses the problematic consequences of Israel's conflict with Hamas in a conversation w...
22 Jan
JTA
‘Nazi Town, USA,’ a new PBS documentary, examines the 1930s heyday of Hitler’s acolytes in the US
22 Jan
The new PBS documentary Nazi Town, USA explores the rise and fall of the German American Bund, a pro-Nazi organization that attracted about 100,000 members i...
22 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
Learning as healing
22 Jan
The article discusses the importance of pluralism within Jewish and Israel education. It highlights the iCenter's iFellows program, which brings together stu...
22 Jan
Future of Jewish
Early Signs of a Historically Horrendous Deal
22 Jan
The Wall Street Journal has reported that the United States, Egypt, and Qatar are proposing a comprehensive plan to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas...
22 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
With antisemitism skyrocketing, American universities need to adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism now
22 Jan
The surge in antisemitic incidents, both in the United States and globally, necessitates immediate action from American universities and international instit...
22 Jan
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Note from Ellin
22 Jan
Amid the celebration of Tu B'Shevat, known as Jewish Earth Day, Canadian synagogues are taking steps toward environmental sustainability by upgrading their f...
22 Jan
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Note from Ellin
22 Jan
This episode of The CJN Daily highlights the growing trend of Canadian synagogues adopting green practices, featuring an initiative by Vancouver's Schara Tze...
22 Jan
Call Me Back
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Israel’s escalating internal debates — with Haviv Rettig Gur
22 Jan
In this episode, Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the escalating internal debates in Israel, focusing on the tension between political maneuvers and national secur...
22 Jan
Lehrhaus
The Great Reckoning: Is It Time to Rethink Higher Education for Jewish Students?
22 Jan
The article discusses the current challenges facing Jewish students in higher education, particularly in the United States. It emphasizes the need for candid...
22 Jan
Jewish Review of Books
Tamar, Helen, and Love’s Ambition
22 Jan
The article discusses the character of Tamar in the Bible and Thomas Mann's interpretation of her in his book Joseph and His Brothers. Tamar plays a signific...
22 Jan
Forward
DeSantis exits presidential race, potentially boosting Nikki Haley’s support among anti-Trump Jewish Republicans
22 Jan
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has pulled out of the presidential race, leaving Nikki Haley as the main contender against Donald Trump. This development may c...
22 Jan
Torah 101
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#82: Messianic Resurrection
22 Jan
In this podcast, the topic of discussion is the resurrection of the righteous in the Messianic times. It is believed that with the arrival of the Messiah, th...
22 Jan
JTA
As DeSantis exits presidential race, Trump takes aim at Haley as ‘the candidate of the globalists’
22 Jan
Ron DeSantis has ended his presidential campaign, leaving Nikki Haley as the primary challenger to Donald Trump. Haley, who has close ties to the pro-Israel ...
22 Jan
Tablet
The Big Squeeze: An End to the War?
22 Jan
Benjamin Netanyahu's political opponents in Israel are organizing protests to demand the release of hostages through a deal with Hamas. The White House is al...
22 Jan
Tablet
First They Came for My People, Then They Came for the Jews
22 Jan
Simon Aban Deng, a survivor of slavery in Sudan, shares his story and draws parallels between the suffering of his people and the recent attack on a music fe...
22 Jan
Tablet
A Second Exile
22 Jan
The article discusses the experiences of Israelis who were displaced from their homes during the 2005 disengagement from Gaza and the recent conflict with Ha...
22 Jan
Tablet
The Big Squeeze: An End to the War?
22 Jan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing pressure from domestic rivals who are demanding the release of hostages through a deal with Hamas. The Wh...
22 Jan
Future of Jewish
The Fantasy of a Two-State Solution
21 Jan
The author argues against the idea of a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the rejection of the 1947 UN Partition Plan by ...
21 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah
Satmar’s Act of Kindness to the IDF
21 Jan
In a surprising act of kindness, the Satmar chasidim provided food to a group of IDF soldiers who were stuck without supplies for Shabbat. This is noteworthy...
21 Jan