Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Va’era
11 Jan
The Parashah Vaera discusses the significance of the Hebrew word "ruach," meaning breath, wind, and spirit, in relation to our psychological and spiritual we...
11 Jan
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from January 12 to January 19
11 Jan
Shabbat times for January 12 to January 19 are provided, including the beginning and ending times for Shabbat in various cities in the UK. Details of the Tor...
11 Jan
Forward
DeSantis: Israel may need to remove Palestinians from Gaza if it faces a ‘second Holocaust’
11 Jan
During a Republican presidential debate, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated that if Israel faced a second Holocaust, he would understand if they removed Pa...
11 Jan
Forward
Why it's time to leave the labels of 'Zionist' and 'anti-Zionist' behind
11 Jan
The article discusses the ongoing conflict within a synagogue over the labels of Zionist and anti-Zionist. The author argues that these labels often obscure ...
11 Jan
Jewish Chronicle
Census uncovers increase in British secular Jews
11 Jan
The UK's Jewish population increase has been revised upwards, now reaching 287,000, largely attributed to growth in Strictly Orthodox communities and recogni...
11 Jan
Moment
Jewish Word | Amalek, Then and Now
11 Jan
In a recent address to the citizens of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu invoked the biblical figure of Amalek in reference to the October 7 Hamas terror attacks. A...
11 Jan
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Why Didn't They Just Not Run?
11 Jan
The podcast episode explores the motivations behind Republican presidential candidates Chris Christie and Ron DeSantis's ill-fated runs against Donald Trump,...
11 Jan
Menschwarmers
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S5E1 - With the PWHL, women's hockey is having a moment—and Kaleigh Fratkin is helping make it happen
11 Jan
Kaleigh Fratkin, a veteran player in the newly formed Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), discusses the exciting developments and challenges in profes...
11 Jan
Menschwarmers
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S5E1 - With the PWHL, women's hockey is having a moment—and Kaleigh Fratkin is helping make it happen
11 Jan
Women's hockey is reaching new heights with the launch of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), as highlighted by a record-breaking match in Minneso...
11 Jan
Jewish Chronicle
Ivrit a strength at outstanding Simon Marks
11 Jan
Simon Marks Primary, a Jewish school with almost half of its pupils not Jewish, has excelled in Jewish studies, with a particular strength in Ivrit (Hebrew)....
11 Jan
Forward
On eve of genocide hearing, Netanyahu says Israel has ‘no intention’ of displacing Palestinians in Gaza
11 Jan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel has no intention of permanently occupying or displacing Palestinians in Gaza. He emphasized ...
11 Jan
Jewish Chronicle
Recipe: Spelt with spiced roasted caulflower
11 Jan
This recipe combines the nutty and chewy spelt grain with spiced roasted cauliflower, creating a flavorful and nutritious dish. The spelt absorbs flavors wel...
11 Jan
Jewish Chronicle
Menorah Foundation’s outstanding Jewish studies praised for creativity
11 Jan
The Menorah Foundation School in Edgware has been recognized for its outstanding Jewish studies program, receiving top marks in all areas by Rabbi Nessanel L...
11 Jan
Future of Jewish
Israel, the Palestinians, and a Curious Case of Selective Outrage
11 Jan
The article discusses the concept of selective outrage in relation to the Israel-Palestine conflict. It highlights how people tend to only express outrage or...
11 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
A journey of healing is possible even after unthinkable loss, but the right help along the way is critical
11 Jan
The author, Rabbi Seth Mandell, shares his personal experience of losing his 13-year-old son in a terror attack and discusses the long-term process of grief ...
11 Jan
Jewish History Nerds
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Graetz's Balancing Act: Modernity and Judaism
11 Jan
Heinrich Graetz, a 19th-century historian, revolutionized Jewish historiography by intertwining Orthodox tradition with an academic approach, offering a scie...
11 Jan
Jewish Chronicle
New year, new you – in moderation
11 Jan
Experts Laura Southern, Esther Donoff, Ian Marber, and Dr. Michelle Braude offer practical tips for improving health without extreme measures, such as incorp...
11 Jan
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Justin Trudeau privately met with Jewish leaders in Toronto yesterday—but these rabbis left dissatisfied
11 Jan
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a confidential meeting with Jewish leaders in Toronto, where discussions focused on Canada's stance regarding Israel and t...
11 Jan
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Justin Trudeau privately met with Jewish leaders in Toronto yesterday—but these rabbis left dissatisfied
11 Jan
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Jewish leaders in Toronto to address concerns about Canada's stance on Israel amid recent geopolitical tensions. Despi...
11 Jan
Rationalist Judaism
Eviscerating Torah
11 Jan
The text discusses the issue of military service in the Israeli charedi (ultra-Orthodox) community and the moral and Torah-based arguments surrounding it. Th...
11 Jan
Unorthodox
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First Drafts: Ep. 395
11 Jan
Comedian Moshe Kasher discusses his new memoir, 'Subculture Vulture,' which delves into various subcultures, including his Jewish roots, and reflects on the ...
11 Jan
The Habura
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Exploring Sepharadi and Ashkenazi Talmudic Methodologies - Rabbi Shmuel Phillips
11 Jan
In this video, Rabbi Shmuel Phillips discusses the differences between Sepharadi and Ashkenazi Talmudic methodologies. He explains that Sepharadi Jews tend t...
11 Jan
Forward
A brief history of the Messianic movement that inspired the tunnel under 770 Eastern Parkway
11 Jan
The article discusses the history and significance of the Messianic movement within Chabad-Lubavitch, focusing on the recent incident involving the secret tu...
11 Jan
Forward
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona finds campus antisemitism ‘repulsive.’ He told us what he’s doing about it.
11 Jan
Miguel Cardona, the Secretary of Education, has expressed his repulsion towards the normalization of antisemitism on college campuses. In response to the iss...
11 Jan
Forward
Nikki Haley has emerged as a favorite for Jewish Republican donors looking for a credible alternative to Trump
11 Jan
Nikki Haley, former South Carolina governor and Trump's ambassador to the United Nations, is gaining support from major Jewish donors as she runs for the Rep...
11 Jan
Forward
NYC investigators find 60-foot underground tunnel beneath building next to Chabad headquarters
11 Jan
New York City investigators have discovered a 60-foot long tunnel beneath a building next to the Chabad headquarters in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The tunnel w...
11 Jan
JTA
Tunnel at Chabad headquarters stretches 60 feet, NYC investigators discover
11 Jan
New York City investigators have uncovered an illicit underground tunnel stretching 60 feet underneath a building adjacent to the main synagogue at Chabad's ...
11 Jan
Forward
Pioneering Orthodox Jewish filmmaker Menachem Daum dies at 77
11 Jan
Menachem Daum, a pioneering Orthodox Jewish filmmaker, has passed away at the age of 77. Throughout his career, Daum challenged stereotypes between Haredi Je...
11 Jan
Future of Jewish
The Best Advice Against Antisemitism — From an Antisemite
11 Jan
The author discusses the question of how to fight antisemitism when there are antisemites among us. He argues that the best advice against antisemitism comes...
11 Jan
Tablet
Israel Update: Episode 5
11 Jan
In Episode 5 of the Israel Update, Mike visits Israel and highlights a strong sense of unity and common fate among Israelis, particularly among those in acti...
11 Jan
Tablet
Remote Remembrance
11 Jan
The Santa Fe Jewish Cemetery has come up with a creative solution for Jews who are unable to visit the gravesites of their loved ones due to distance or mobi...
11 Jan
Tablet
How Did It Happen, and Who Is Responsible?
11 Jan
The author, Mike Doran, recounts his visit to Israel and describes the strong unity and common fate among Israelis, particularly those in active military ser...
11 Jan
JTA
This 1939 movie filmed in the Bronx captures a lost Yiddish world
10 Jan
The New York Jewish Film Festival is featuring a 1939 Yiddish-language movie called "Mothers of Today," which was filmed in the Bronx in just five days. The ...
10 Jan
Forward
On X, Jewish tunnel conspiracies reveal antisemitic pages masquerading as pro-Palestinian advocacy groups
10 Jan
The article discusses how Jewish tunnel conspiracies on a social media platform have revealed the presence of antisemitic pages posing as pro-Palestinian adv...
10 Jan
JTA
The controversial tunnel at Chabad’s Brooklyn headquarters, explained
10 Jan
A group of individuals attempted to break through a synagogue wall at Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, in order to expand the comple...
10 Jan
Forward
Not just Chabad headquarters: The secret Jewish history of secret Jewish tunnels
10 Jan
Throughout Jewish history, secret tunnels have played a crucial role in various ways. Ancient Jews dug Hezekiah's tunnel in Jerusalem in 700 B.C.E. to provid...
10 Jan
Forward
‘I vow to be more mindful going forward:’ UK rap star Skepta apologizes for artwork seen as referencing Holocaust
10 Jan
UK rap star Skepta has apologized for album artwork that was seen by some as referencing the Holocaust. The artwork for his latest single featured a photo of...
10 Jan
Forward
DeSantis to Jewish college students fearing ‘persecution’: Come study in Florida
10 Jan
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order to make it easier for Jewish college students facing antisemitism on their campuses to transfer t...
10 Jan
Jewish Table
Spanakopita Beans
10 Jan
The author of this blog post reflects on the absence of snow in New York City and proceeds to share a recipe for Spanakopita Beans. They mention that while t...
10 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Tunnels of 770
10 Jan
A group of Lubavitch Meshichists secretly built tunnels underneath the Chabad headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. When construction crews were c...
10 Jan
18forty
3 Questions To Ask Yourself Whenever You Hear a Dvar Torah
10 Jan
The author presents three questions to ask oneself when listening to a Dvar Torah (a Torah discourse). The first question is whether the Torah idea presented...
10 Jan
Forward
‘I just felt this urgency’: For some, Oct. 7 fueled a renewed dedication to becoming Jewish
10 Jan
Since the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, there has been a surge in interest in conversion to Judaism. Many rabbis have reported an increase in inquirie...
10 Jan
Jewish Chronicle
Charedi campaigner warns against moves to register children not in school
10 Jan
Conservative MP Flick Drummond is reintroducing a bill to register children educated at home or in yeshivot, prompting concerns from Charedi campaigners like...
10 Jan
Jewish Currents
Israel's Defense -
10 Jan
In this essay, Yoram Hazony argues that Israel serves as a model for nationalist movements around the world, despite its illiberal tendencies. While many ass...
10 Jan
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: Hasidic filmmaker Menachem Daum, pioneering publisher Carol Hupping Fisher
10 Jan
Menachem Daum, a Hasidic filmmaker, died at the age of 77. He made documentaries that challenged stereotypes about haredi Jews and Polish gentiles. Daum soug...
10 Jan
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump: Deal with the Devil?
10 Jan
The Commentary Magazine Podcast provides a critical look at Donald Trump's recent legal struggles, focusing on his improbable claims of absolute immunity and...
10 Jan
Forward
In a conversion comedy, France’s Jerry Seinfeld flirts with Catholicism
10 Jan
In the film "Stay With Us," comedian Gad Elmaleh, often referred to as the French Jerry Seinfeld, explores his real-life interest in Catholicism and its impa...
10 Jan
Two Nice Jewish Boys
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Naor and Eytan Interview @ The Weekly Squeeze Podcast with Chanale
10 Jan
Eytan Weinstein and Naor Meninger of the 'Two Nice Jewish Boys Podcast' discuss Israel's geopolitical challenges on the 'Weekly Squeeze Podcast.' They reflec...
10 Jan
Jewish Chronicle
Chabad’s tunnel disagreement is part of a schism that goes back decades
10 Jan
The Chabad community has been divided for decades over whether Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, who passed away in 1994, coul...
10 Jan
Kveller
I’m Teaching My Young Son About Antisemitic Tropes Before It’s Too Late
10 Jan
In this personal essay, the author discusses how they are teaching their 9-year-old son about antisemitic tropes in order to equip him to call out stereotype...
10 Jan