JTA
Holocaust survivor who became a bat mitzvah at 91 dies in Buenos Aires
4 Jan
Eugenia Unger, a Holocaust survivor and founding member of the Holocaust Museum of Buenos Aires, passed away at the age of 97. In 2017, she made headlines wh...
4 Jan
Halacha Headlines
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1/6/24 – Shiur 450 Amazon in Halacha
4 Jan
In this Shiur, Rabbi Elyada Goldvicht discusses various halachic issues related to using Amazon on Shabbat. He addresses questions such as whether it is perm...
4 Jan
Forward
Analysis: Caught by surprise on Oct. 7, Netanyahu looks to preserve his power post-war
4 Jan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing increasing uncertainty about his political future following the security lapses that allowed Hamas to att...
4 Jan
Mishpacha
Home Front Ep. 43 (01.04.24)
4 Jan
In this episode of Home Front, there is a discussion about the recent Beirut assassination and whether it was a calculated but necessary risk. It is also deb...
4 Jan
Kveller
Why Rachel Is Such a Popular Name
4 Jan
Rachel is a popular name in the Jewish community, and January 4 is celebrated as National Rachel Day. The reason behind this day is unclear, but it may be in...
4 Jan
Forward
A viral post demonizing Zionist doctors sounds eerily like a Soviet antisemitic conspiracy theory
4 Jan
The article discusses a viral post that claims Zionist doctors are out to harm patients of color, drawing parallels between this conspiracy theory and an ant...
4 Jan
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Moment of Pride
4 Jan
The text discusses a positive story on NBC Nightly News about Yeshivat HaHesder Yerucham, a program that combines Torah studies with military service for Rel...
4 Jan
Culturally Jewish
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'A very dangerous precedent': Everything wrong with the Belfry Theatre cancelling 'The Runner'
4 Jan
The cancellation of "The Runner" by the Belfry Theatre in B.C. has sparked debate on censorship and cancel culture within the arts community. Amidst allegati...
4 Jan
Culturally Jewish
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'A very dangerous precedent': Everything wrong with the Belfry Theatre cancelling 'The Runner'
4 Jan
Faced with protests, the Belfry Theatre in Victoria, B.C. canceled its production of 'The Runner,' a play about an Orthodox Jewish volunteer, amid allegation...
4 Jan
Israel Policy Pod
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New Year, New Phase
4 Jan
As Israel's conflict with Hamas enters a third and more sustained phase, IPF's Shanie Reichman and Neri Zilber discuss the current strategic and political la...
4 Jan
Israel Policy Pod
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New Year, New Phase
4 Jan
As the Israel-Hamas conflict enters a new phase, the discussion touches on significant military and political developments, including Israel's adjusted milit...
4 Jan
Forward
The biggest question at the Golden Globes isn't who will win, but what they'll say about Israel
4 Jan
The Golden Globes, known for being politically outspoken, is expected to address Israel and Gaza during this year's awards ceremony. While organizers hope to...
4 Jan
JTA
Jewish outfielder Harrison Bader signs with the New York Mets
4 Jan
Jewish outfielder Harrison Bader has signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the New York Mets. Bader, a Bronxville native, will be the team's first J...
4 Jan
Jewish Chronicle
The very best Jewish vegan recipes to try this Veganuary
4 Jan
This article highlights a variety of Jewish vegan recipes perfect for Veganuary, featuring dishes like stuffed butternut squash, gingerbread cheesecake, barl...
4 Jan
Forward
Chilean mayor under fire for saying being Jewish is a ‘supremacist conception’
4 Jan
The mayor of Recoleta, a municipality in Chile, is facing criticism for calling Judaism a supremacist religion and comparing it to Nazism. Daniel Jadue, who ...
4 Jan
Forward
To welcome interfaith couples, this Conservative synagogue hired a rabbi who’s allowed to wed them
4 Jan
Congregation Shirat Hayam, a Conservative synagogue in Swampscott, Massachusetts, has hired Cantor Sarah Freudenberger, who is permitted to officiate interfa...
4 Jan
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: How the court just redefined its own powers
4 Jan
Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the Israeli Supreme Court's recent decision to reinterpret its powers concerning the judicial overhaul legislation in Israel, focu...
4 Jan
Forward
Sex offender who gave high profile interview to Hasidic comedian pleads guilty to new charges
4 Jan
Gershon Selinger, a convicted sex offender, has pleaded guilty to new abuse charges involving a minor. The incident occurred in 2008, and Selinger will be se...
4 Jan
Lilith
Our Most Read Stories of 2023
4 Jan
Lilith Magazine's most-read stories of 2023 primarily focus on themes of grief and hope in the midst of violence and loss. The stories include a poem about a...
4 Jan
Promised Podcast
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The “Days of Future Past” Edition
4 Jan
The Israeli Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn a Knesset amendment on the reasonableness clause has reignited debates about the balance of judicial ...
4 Jan
JTA
Wars in Israel and Ukraine take center stage in Israel for Jews with roots in the former Soviet Union
4 Jan
Jews with roots in the former Soviet Union gathered in Israel for an event organized by Limmud FSU to express solidarity and strengthen their sense of commun...
4 Jan
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Graves of Academe
4 Jan
The episode examines Claudine Gay's response to her ousting as Harvard president, reflecting on issues within academic leadership and institutional diversity...
4 Jan
Kveller
‘Albert Brooks: Defending My Life’ Is an Ode to a Truly Unique Jewish Genius
4 Jan
"Albert Brooks: Defending My Life Is an Ode to a Truly Unique Jewish Genius" is a documentary that explores the life and career of Albert Brooks, a Jewish co...
4 Jan
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from January 5 to January 12
4 Jan
Shabbat times for January 5-12 are provided for various cities. On January 5, Shabbat begins between 3:38 and 3:57 in different cities. The Torah portion for...
4 Jan
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Shemot
4 Jan
The discussion in this week's Parashah of Shemot emphasizes the impact of negative energy and lashon hara (negative speech) on individuals and those around t...
4 Jan
Between The Lines
‘95 Percent Paradise, Five Percent Hell’
4 Jan
Filmmaker Yahav Winner, who grew up in Kfar Aza near the Gaza border, made a film called "The Boy" that explores the trauma and constant conflict experienced...
4 Jan
Jewish Table
Dilled Rice with Carrots, Leeks, and Spinach
4 Jan
The author of The Jewish Table celebrates reaching 500 paid subscribers and shares their excitement about receiving a collection of Jewish cookbooks from a f...
4 Jan
Forward
Elon Musk to visit Auschwitz ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day
4 Jan
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of the social media platform X, is planning to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Poland ahead of Inter...
4 Jan
Rationalist Judaism
More Important Than Learning Torah
4 Jan
The article discusses the question of whether studying Torah takes precedence over other important obligations in Judaism. The author quotes Rav Aharon Licht...
4 Jan
Future of Jewish
The Palestinians: A Forever-Changing Fable
4 Jan
The article discusses the ever-changing narrative surrounding the Palestinians and their conflict with Israel. It identifies four key points in the Palestini...
4 Jan
eJewishPhilanthropy
Torah is more than a career path
4 Jan
In this article, the author discusses the trend of attaching career goals and qualifications to women's Torah study. While offering college credits and train...
4 Jan
Jewish History Nerds
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Season 3, Coming Next Week
4 Jan
Jewish History Nerds teases its upcoming third season, promising to delve into compelling stories such as the life of Vladimir Jabotinsky and the unique lega...
4 Jan
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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These Canadians are still writing letters to Israeli hostages—even while the Red Cross isn’t delivering them
4 Jan
Toronto’s Jewish community, supported by the UJA Federation, is writing letters to Israeli hostages held by Hamas to pressure the Red Cross for action despit...
4 Jan
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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These Canadians are still writing letters to Israeli hostages—even while the Red Cross isn’t delivering them
4 Jan
In Canadian Jewish communities, over 1,000 volunteers have been writing letters to Israeli hostages urging the Red Cross to intervene, even as the organizati...
4 Jan
Jewish Chronicle
Roasted cauliflower with pomegranate rice
4 Jan
This recipe for roasted cauliflower with pomegranate rice involves preparing a large cauliflower with a tahini sauce, then roasting it in the oven. The pomeg...
4 Jan
Call Me Back
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Gaza’s “Operating System” - with Nadav Eyal
4 Jan
This episode delves into the governance structure in Gaza under Hamas, examining how it functions both as a quasi-government and a terrorist organization. Is...
4 Jan
Moment
The Israel-Hamas War: Updates and Analysis (Part 3) with Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel
4 Jan
In this article, Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller and former NPR host Robert Siegel discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the broader geopolitical i...
4 Jan
Forward
Hezbollah leader promises retaliation against Israel for killing of Hamas chief in Beirut
4 Jan
In a televised speech, Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah blamed Israel for the assassination of a senior Hamas leader in Beirut and vowed retaliation. While I...
4 Jan
JTA
Larger-than-life Bushwick mural shows Israeli and Palestinian children embracing
4 Jan
Amid Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, a larger-than-life mural was painted on a building in Bushwick, showing an Israeli boy and a Palestinian boy embraci...
4 Jan
Forward
These Utah rabbis displayed ‘I’m Jewish and I’m proud’ signs at NBA game to send Kyrie Irving a message
4 Jan
Rabbi Avremi Zippel and his companions, all Chabad rabbis from Salt Lake City, attended an NBA game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz to send a ...
4 Jan
Tablet
Life During Wartime
4 Jan
This article provides glimpses into life in Israel during wartime, particularly focusing on the emotional attachment and attention given to specific hostages...
4 Jan
Tablet
Do You Have Any Other Place to Live?
4 Jan
The article discusses the divide between Israel's patriotic citizenry and its progressive elites in the wake of the recent conflict. The reporter, Ilana Daya...
4 Jan
Tablet
Is Israel’s Supreme Court Going to Tear the Country Apart?
4 Jan
Israel's Supreme Court made two controversial decisions this week, striking down a constitutional amendment and asserting its authority to remove a sitting p...
4 Jan
Jewish Insider
Lihi Lapid: ‘I expect all women to support all women’
4 Jan
Lihi Lapid, an author and feminist, expresses disappointment in the lack of support from prominent women and feminists regarding the rape and brutalization o...
4 Jan
Tablet
Israel Update: Episode 3
4 Jan
In Israel Update: Episode 3, Michael Doran and Gadi Taub discuss recent events in Israeli jurisprudence. The Supreme Court struck down a constitutional amend...
4 Jan
Jewish Insider
Assassinated Hamas leader Saleh Al-Arouri was key conduit between Hamas, Iran
4 Jan
Saleh Al-Arouri, the deputy chairman of Hamas, was assassinated in a drone strike in Beirut. He played a crucial role in strengthening ties between Hamas and...
4 Jan
Forward
San Diego State University sent an email supporting students after Oct. 7. It’s now being investigated for Islamophobia.
3 Jan
San Diego State University (SDSU) is now under investigation for Islamophobia after an email sent by the university's president expressing support for studen...
3 Jan
Future of Jewish
Israel just reminded the world who it is.
3 Jan
On Tuesday, an Israeli drone assassinated Hamas deputy chairman Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut, Lebanon. This targeted killing, far away from the Israel-Lebanon b...
3 Jan
Lehrhaus
Two poems on God and the World
3 Jan
The author presents two poems that explore the relationship between God and the world. The first poem depicts God as a celebrity at a dinner party, where eve...
3 Jan
Forward
A visionary theater maker never thought he’d be 'Jewish director' — then the times demanded it
3 Jan
Igor Golyak, a theater director known for his innovative use of technology, has embarked on a Jewish-focused season of productions. Golyak, who discovered hi...
3 Jan