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Forward Bnei Menashe community disputes Israeli reports of 7 killed in India violence 3 Jan

The Bnei Menashe Jewish community is disputing the Israeli parliamentary report that claimed seven community members were killed in a missile strike in North...

3 Jan

Forward Argentine police arrest 3 over suspected terror plot during Maccabi Games in Buenos Aires 3 Jan

Three men have been arrested by Argentine Federal Police on suspicion of planning a terror attack during the Pan American Maccabi Games in Buenos Aires. The ...

3 Jan

Forward Berlin police investigating vandalism of Kindertransport memorial following pro-Palestinian demonstrations 3 Jan

The Berlin police are investigating the vandalism of a memorial dedicated to Jewish children rescued from the Nazis during New Year's Eve demonstrations. The...

3 Jan

Forward Israeli military confirms hostage died in failed rescue attempt a month ago 3 Jan

The Israel Defense Forces have confirmed that Sahar Baruch, a hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, died during a failed rescue attempt in early December. The circu...

3 Jan

Jewish Currents Top Executive Leaves ADL Over CEO’s Praise of Elon Musk - Yaël Eisenstat’s departure is the most prominent instance of post-October 7th dissent within the organization. 3 Jan

Yal Eisenstat, a top executive at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), has left the organization due to disagreements with CEO Jonathan Greenblatt. Eisenstat cr...

3 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah Is Claudine Gay a Product of Affirmative Action? 3 Jan

The article raises concerns about affirmative action and its impact on meritocracy in higher education, specifically focusing on the appointment of Claudine ...

3 Jan

Forward How using words like 'redemption' and 'civilian' shapes the thinking on Israel's war with Hamas 3 Jan

The use of language in discussing Israel's war with Hamas is explored in this article. The phrase "redemption of hostages" is analyzed, which departs from th...

3 Jan

Kveller Alanis Morissette Discovers She’s ‘Super Jewish’ on ‘Finding Your Roots’ 3 Jan

In a recent episode of the PBS show Finding Your Roots, singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette discovers her Jewish heritage for the first time at the age of 28...

3 Jan

Forward The secret Jewish history of ‘Lord of the Rings’ 3 Jan

The article discusses the connection between J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and Jewish history. While Tolkien himself was not Jewish, he had a symp...

3 Jan

Forward A Greek Holocaust survivor in Vermont knows how to save humanity. He just needs us to listen. 3 Jan

Albert Levis, a Greek Holocaust survivor and owner of the Wilburton Inn in Vermont, has dedicated his life to promoting his Formal Theory of Behavior, which ...

3 Jan

Moment At Fraught Moment, Israel’s High Court Upholds Its Own Powers 3 Jan

Israel's Supreme Court has struck down a law that limited its own powers and annulled one of its quasi-constitutional Basic Laws, marking a significant const...

3 Jan

The Commentary Magazine Podcast Israel's Choices, Harvard's Corruptions 3 Jan

Dan Senor discusses significant developments in Israel, including a major assassination linked to Hamas and the Israeli Supreme Court's decision on judicial ...

3 Jan

Moment Opinion | Religious Absolutism: Isaac and Ishmael 3 Jan

This opinion article discusses the influence of religious absolutism on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While most issues in the conflict could potentially...

3 Jan

JTA A Tel Aviv exhibit recreates the Nova massacre site in exacting detail, with healing as an aim 3 Jan

A new exhibit in Tel Aviv has recreated the site of the Nova music festival massacre, which took place on October 7, 2022. The exhibit aims to raise funds fo...

3 Jan

The Beinart Notebook Mikhael Manekin on What the Gaza War Means for Judaism 3 Jan

In this article, Mikhael Manekin discusses the implications of the Gaza War on Judaism. He highlights unsettling scenes from Gaza, specifically mentioning a ...

3 Jan

On the Nose Labor’s Palestine Paradox 3 Jan

The US labor movement has experienced a revival in recent years, with unions gaining popularity and experiencing a democratic upsurge. However, this revival ...

3 Jan

Future of Jewish An Underrated New Year's Resolution for Us All 3 Jan

This article discusses the issue of labeling in modern societies, highlighting how excessive labeling can lead to confusion and conflicts. It emphasizes the ...

3 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy Young Jewish leaders in Latin America are seeking a voice 3 Jan

A recent gathering of young Jewish leaders from Latin America and the U.S. revealed a common concern: the lack of opportunities for young professionals to as...

3 Jan

eJewishPhilanthropy What is your ‘mission impact’? 3 Jan

The CEO of TAMID Group, Yoni Heilman, shares his perspective on the current conflict in Israel and its impact on his organization. He describes the four fron...

3 Jan

For Heaven's Sake Israel at War – Back to October 6th? 3 Jan

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the Israeli Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down the reasonableness clause and its implications for ...

3 Jan

Ami The Hamas Atrocities from the Perspective of Halachah // A conversation with noted Yerushalmi posek Rav Moshe Brandsdorfer 3 Jan

In a conversation with Rav Moshe Brandsdorfer, a respected posek, he discusses various halachic questions that have arisen due to the recent Hamas attacks in...

3 Jan

Ami David Weinraub // Brown & Weinraub 3 Jan

The article discusses David Weinraub, a highly successful lobbyist and founder of the lobbying firm Brown & Weinraub. Lobbying involves seeking to influence ...

3 Jan

Ami Is Kamala Harris Influencing Israel Policy // Understanding where the vice president stands in White House policy 3 Jan

Vice President Kamala Harris has been rumored to be pushing President Biden for a more sympathetic policy towards the Palestinians and a harder line on Israe...

3 Jan

Ami Taking Turtle Island Twits to Task // Some schools stand up to an odious group 3 Jan

The article discusses the activities and beliefs of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), a group that aims to achieve Palestinian liberation and connects...

3 Jan

Forward Citing risk to Elie Wiesel’s ‘Night,’ Iowa judge blocks key parts of state book ban law 3 Jan

A federal judge in Iowa has blocked key parts of a state law that prohibits school libraries from stocking books depicting sex acts, citing that it would pre...

3 Jan

Forward Biden administration, Reform Jewish leader slam Smotrich and Ben Gvir for calling for Palestinians’ removal from Gaza 3 Jan

The Biden administration and Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, have condemned the calls made by Israeli government ministers Beza...

3 Jan

Forward Claudine Gay’s resignation from Harvard was necessary but insufficient 3 Jan

Claudine Gay, the first Black woman to serve as president of Harvard, has resigned following controversy over her testimony on campus antisemitism policies. ...

3 Jan

Tablet Recipe for Remembrance 3 Jan

Gavin Beinart-Smollan, during his masters degree research, discovered the rich history contained within his mom's collection of South African Jewish cookbook...

3 Jan

Tablet White People Are Going to Colonize Mars, and Other Fears From Today’s Campuses 3 Jan

A recent poll found that 73% of Jewish students in American universities have experienced or witnessed antisemitic incidents, a significant increase from pre...

3 Jan

Future of Jewish The UN is in bed with Iran's Islamic regime. 2 Jan

The article discusses the UN's suspicious relationship with Iran's Islamic regime. It highlights instances where the UN has shown support for Iran, such as a...

2 Jan

JTA Israeli parliamentary committee says 7 members of India’s Bnei Menashe community killed in rocket attack near synagogue 2 Jan

According to an Israeli parliamentary committee, seven members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community in India were killed in a rocket attack near a synagogue ...

2 Jan

JTA 7 members of India’s Bnei Menashe community reportedly killed in rocket attack near synagogue 2 Jan

Seven members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community in India were killed in a rocket attack near a synagogue in the state of Manipur. The attack was not inten...

2 Jan

Forward Israeli soldier Amichai Oster, son of Jewish journalist, is killed in Gaza 2 Jan

Amichai Oster, an Israeli-American soldier, was killed in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Oster had returned to Israel after receiving a draft notice whil...

2 Jan

Forward Is Alan Dershowitz going to represent Israel at the International Court of Justice? 2 Jan

Israeli officials are considering enlisting Alan Dershowitz to represent Israel at the International Court of Justice in their dispute with South Africa over...

2 Jan

Forward How culture warriors weaponized Jewish grief and forced Harvard’s president to resign 2 Jan

Claudine Gay, the former president of Harvard University, resigned after facing criticism and calls for her resignation from both pro-Israel donors and conse...

2 Jan

Forward Passengers accuse JetBlue of antisemitism after Orthodox Jews ordered off plane 2 Jan

Three Orthodox Jewish passengers were ordered off a JetBlue flight after they changed seats. The incident began when an elderly Jewish man took what he thoug...

2 Jan

Kveller Jerry Seinfeld Visited Israel to Meet With Families of Israeli Hostages 2 Jan

Jerry Seinfeld and his family visited Israel to meet with the families of Israeli hostages who were taken by Hamas. Seinfeld, who volunteered in a kibbutz in...

2 Jan

Forward A new TV thriller exposes the Israeli power broker no one talks about 2 Jan

The TV thriller series "East Side" sheds light on the often overlooked Greek Orthodox Church in Israel, which plays a central role in the show's storyline se...

2 Jan

Forward Claudine Gay resigns from Harvard, weeks after contentious antisemitism hearing 2 Jan

Claudine Gay, the president of Harvard University, has resigned amid allegations of plagiarism and criticism of her handling of allegations of antisemitism a...

2 Jan

Forward 7 Jews in India die in a rocket attack on their synagogue. Here is why it was not considered an antisemitic attack. 2 Jan

A rocket attack on a synagogue in northeast India resulted in the death of seven members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community, a group that identifies as des...

2 Jan

Emes Ve-Emunah Has Israel’s Supreme Court Restored its Democracy? 2 Jan

The article criticizes a recent decision by Israel's Supreme Court, which overturned a law passed by the Knesset that placed limits on the court's power. The...

2 Jan

Forward Lauren Boebert’s Jewish rival said he scared her out of their race. What happens to him now? 2 Jan

Rep. Lauren Boebert, known for provocative behavior and conspiracy theories, has announced that she will not seek re-election in the Colorado district where ...

2 Jan

Forward Rock star Alanis Morissette uncovers her family’s Holocaust history on PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots’ 2 Jan

Musician Alanis Morissette discovers her family's Jewish history on the PBS series Finding Your Roots. Morissette, who was raised Catholic and is now a pract...

2 Jan

Rationalist Judaism Book News 2 Jan

The Hebrew edition of the first volume of The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom has been released and can be purchased at the museum or on the museum ...

2 Jan

Forward Top Hamas official assassinated in Beirut, reportedly by Israel 2 Jan

A top Hamas leader, Saleh Al-Arouri, was killed in Beirut along with two other Hamas leaders in an attack. Al-Arouri was believed to have played a role in pl...

2 Jan

JTA Israeli soldier Amichai Oster, son of former JTA writer and editor, is killed in Gaza 2 Jan

Amichai Oster, a 24-year-old Israeli-American, was killed while fighting in the northern Gaza Strip. Oster, the son of former writer and editor of the Jewish...

2 Jan

Mishpacha Money Mindset: Chapter 5 2 Jan

In this chapter of "Money Mindset," the participants discuss their personal challenges in changing their money narrative. Tamar shares her struggle with impl...

2 Jan

Mishpacha Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Attitude 2 Jan

The article discusses the importance of controlling our thoughts and attitudes, using the analogy of managing emails. The author argues that while we can't c...

2 Jan

Mishpacha Blatt Battles 2 Jan

Rabbi Shmuel Rabi has developed a game show-style program called Rischa D'oraisa to engage elementary school boys in their studies and help them apply their ...

2 Jan

Mishpacha Meet… Tamar Shames 2 Jan

Tamar Shames, an educator, shares her passion for helping struggling learners find success in the school system. She initially wanted to work in urban school...

2 Jan