Emes Ve-Emunah
Why Did God Do This to Us?!
25 Dec 2023
This text addresses the question of why bad things happen to good people, particularly in the context of tragedies that befall the Jewish people. The author ...
25 Dec 2023
Jewish Action
Remembering Rose Lubin
25 Dec 2023
Staff Sgt. Rose Lubin, a Border Police officer in Jerusalem's Old City precinct, was killed in a stabbing attack. In memory of her, a gathering was held wher...
25 Dec 2023
Sam Aronow
Chinese Food on Christmas | Jewish History on the Plate
25 Dec 2023
This video explores the history of Chinese food on Christmas, with a special focus on its Jewish connections.
25 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
Israel’s Growing Christian Community
25 Dec 2023
According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics, there are approximately 187,900 Christians living in Israel, comprising 1.9 percent of the populatio...
25 Dec 2023
Torah 101
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#80: Resurrection: An Introduction
25 Dec 2023
This text emphasizes the Jewish belief in resurrection, rejecting the idea of "you only live once." Resurrection is seen as a central principle of Judaism, i...
25 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
Palestinian leaders are playing dangerous games, again.
24 Dec 2023
The article discusses the recent reactions to the massacre of Fatah leadership and argues that Palestinian leaders are playing dangerous games by considering...
24 Dec 2023
Lehrhaus
Periphery and Center: reading Natalie Zemon Davis at Stern College for Women
24 Dec 2023
Natalie Zemon Davis, a pioneering historian, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of compassionate and sensitive writing on the human dimension of t...
24 Dec 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
Israel or Hamas - Who is Really Guilty of Genocide?
24 Dec 2023
The author argues that Palestinians' support for Hamas' actions and celebration of violence against Israel indicates a deep-seated hatred. They mention a pol...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Fight Hamas as if there is no tomorrow
24 Dec 2023
The article argues that Israel should not entertain the idea of a ceasefire with Hamas, likening the situation to if Hitler had proposed a ceasefire in 1945....
24 Dec 2023
JNS
‘Tis the season for United Nations to see Jewish holidays as less equal
24 Dec 2023
The United Nations has been criticized for its lack of recognition and celebration of Jewish holidays compared to other religions. A review of the UN's socia...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Chief rabbi urges pope to amend terrorism remarks
24 Dec 2023
Chief Rabbi of Israel David Lau has called on Pope Francis to retract recent comments in which he seemed to accuse both Israel and Hamas of terrorism. The co...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Omission of Israel’s aid role ‘unfortunate,’ says UN spokesman
24 Dec 2023
The UN Secretary-General's spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, acknowledged that it was unfortunate for the UN to omit Israel's role in facilitating aid shipmen...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Israel starts building Gaza buffer zone
24 Dec 2023
The Israeli military has begun constructing a buffer zone along the entire Gaza border, located on the Gaza side and only accessible to Israel Defense Forces...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
This Christmas, Jewish nonprofit doles out its largest disbursement to ‘righteous gentiles’
24 Dec 2023
The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, a nonprofit organization based in New Jersey, is giving its largest ever holiday payment to 93 righteous gentiles wh...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Israeli gov’t OKs $20m to secure Judea and Samaria outposts
24 Dec 2023
The Israeli government has approved a transfer of $20.8 million in security funding for outposts in Judea and Samaria, amidst accusations that Jerusalem has ...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
The only free speech the left believes in is praising Hamas
24 Dec 2023
The article criticizes the left for only supporting free speech when it involves praising Hamas. It mentions that Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused Facebo...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Jewish victim of NY gang ‘more than satisfied’ with attacker’s prison sentence
24 Dec 2023
Mohammed Othman, who attacked Joseph Borgen in New York City in May 2021, has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison. Othman assaulted Borgen, who...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Israel’s embattled but resilient economy
24 Dec 2023
The recent conflict with Hamas in Israel has had a significant impact on the country's economy. The Bank of Israel estimates that the direct costs to the eco...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
How Israel can ensure security in post-war Gaza
24 Dec 2023
This article discusses the security challenges facing Israel in post-war Gaza and proposes a plan for governance in the region. The author highlights the nee...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Abbas: Israel ruined Christmas
24 Dec 2023
In a recent speech, Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel of ruining Christmas and killing Palestinian children. He claimed that the hist...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Attacks from Lebanon wrecked half of homes in northern kibbutz
24 Dec 2023
Hezbollah attacks from Lebanon have caused significant damage to the Upper Galilee kibbutz of Manara, with more than half of the houses destroyed. This comes...
24 Dec 2023
Rationalist Judaism
A Bris Amidst the War
24 Dec 2023
This article describes the author's experience attending a bris (circumcision ceremony) amidst the ongoing war in Israel. The new father, Avi Kahn, is an Ame...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
Israeli NGO files $2.8 million suit against Red Cross
24 Dec 2023
Israeli rights organization Shurat HaDin has filed a 10 million shekel ($2.8 million) lawsuit against the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in ...
24 Dec 2023
JNS
UAE-Israel land corridor expanding to Egypt
24 Dec 2023
The land corridor between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel, which extends through Saudi Arabia and Jordan, is now being expanded to include Egypt. T...
24 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
The UN’s Obsession With Israel
24 Dec 2023
The article discusses the United Nations' bias against Israel and its obsession with singling out the country for criticism. It highlights instances where th...
24 Dec 2023
Call Me Back
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A Shift in the War - with Haviv Rettig Gur
24 Dec 2023
This episode explores the current state and evolving phases of the Hamas-Israel War, with discussions on Israeli military strategy, societal impacts, and pol...
24 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
The kids aren't alright.
23 Dec 2023
The article discusses the concerning state of the younger generation and their views on Judaism and Israel. It highlights examples of young people advocating...
23 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish
Will you support our mission?
22 Dec 2023
Joshua Hoffman is reaching out on behalf of Future of Jewish, a platform dedicated to helping people understand and become smarter about Judaism and Israel. ...
22 Dec 2023
JTA
A day after being heckled for his Israel views, Ritchie Torres gets a hero’s welcome at Bronx Jewish school
22 Dec 2023
Ritchie Torres, a Democratic congressman and staunch ally of Israel, received a warm welcome at SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox Jewish school in the Bronx. Th...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
Palestinian advocacy groups seek ‘leverage’ with new political wings
22 Dec 2023
The US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, a major pro-Palestinian advocacy group, is creating a political arm to grade members of Congress, mobilize voters, an...
22 Dec 2023
JTA
What to watch on Christmas? Your Jewish guide to this winter’s biggest movies
22 Dec 2023
This article provides a guide for Jewish viewers looking for movies to watch during the Christmas season. It highlights several movies that have Jewish theme...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
'Ashamed at how my heart has shrunk': Takeaways from 10 days of reporting in Israel
22 Dec 2023
The author, Jodi Rudoren, summarizes her 10 days of reporting in Israel, highlighting the mood of Israeli Jews during the ongoing war with Hamas. The pain an...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
‘Everybody needs to be uncomfortable’: Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s tireless campaign to bring her son home
22 Dec 2023
Rachel Goldberg-Polin is a mother tirelessly campaigning for the return of her son, Hersh, who was abducted by Hamas terrorists. She has become the internati...
22 Dec 2023
JTA
UN Security Council adopts resolution urging aid to Gazans, stops short of calling for ceasefire
22 Dec 2023
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution urging the acceleration of assistance to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The resolution calls fo...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
Maxwell Jacob Friedman — the latest pro wrestler in the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame — is glad to be seen as a strong Jew
22 Dec 2023
Maxwell Jacob Friedman, a professional wrestler known as MJF, is the latest inductee into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. He expressed his joy in fu...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
A new ‘Color Purple’ adaptation hits theaters, returning author Alice Walker’s history of antisemitism to spotlight
22 Dec 2023
The new film adaptation of The Color Purple brings attention to author Alice Walker's history of antisemitism. While Walker's novel and the 1985 film adaptat...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
Why it's time to celebrate a glorious Yiddish writer who would have turned 100 this year
22 Dec 2023
Chava Rosenfarb, a renowned Yiddish writer, is being celebrated in Lodz, Poland, where she was once imprisoned during the Holocaust. Rosenfarb's stories are ...
22 Dec 2023
JTA
9 classic Jewish New York movies you can stream right now
22 Dec 2023
This article lists nine classic Jewish New York movies that are available to stream. The films explore the experiences of Jewish people in New York City and ...
22 Dec 2023
JTA
Prominent LA Conservative synagogue relocates Shabbat services due to planned pro-Palestinian protest
22 Dec 2023
Temple Beth Am, the third-oldest Conservative synagogue in Los Angeles, has decided to relocate its Saturday afternoon Shabbat services due to safety concern...
22 Dec 2023
The Cholent
University of Washington Grapples with Anti-Semitism
22 Dec 2023
The University of Washington is facing ongoing tensions and incidents of anti-Semitism on campus. Anti-Israel demonstrations and protests have been consisten...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
How did this feisty and ferocious Jewish-American writer fall so far into obscurity?
22 Dec 2023
Mike Gold, the author of the 1930 novel "Jews Without Money," has fallen into obscurity despite his ferocious and controversial writing style. The novel depi...
22 Dec 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
Is Rav Dovid Leibel a Closet Centrist?
22 Dec 2023
Rav Dovid Leibel is a Charedi rabbi who has taken positions that are not in line with traditional Charedi orthodoxy. He believes that Charedi married men sho...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
For Christmas, the story of the Jewish-born Christian missionary who translated the New Testament to Yiddish
22 Dec 2023
"The Gospel According to Chaim" is a new Yiddish play by Mikhl Yashinsky that explores the story of a Jewish-born Christian missionary, Chaim Henry Einspruch...
22 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Rabbi Sacks for all the family
22 Dec 2023
Rabbi Sacks' popular Covenant & Conversation essays on the weekly Torah portion, originally an email series and now in book form, have been released in a fam...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
Why do Jews eat Chinese food on Christmas?
22 Dec 2023
The tradition of Jews eating Chinese food on Christmas is a well-known phenomenon. While there is no evidence of an authentic holiday message from the Chines...
22 Dec 2023
JTA
The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2023, from Israel to the NFL
22 Dec 2023
The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2023 include a range of achievements in various sports. Highlights include Jacob Steinmetz, an Orthodox Jewish prospect, ...
22 Dec 2023
JTA
After Israel plunged into war, these Jews moved there anyway
22 Dec 2023
Despite the ongoing crisis and war in Israel, thousands of Jews from various countries have chosen to move to Israel, also known as making aliyah. Many had a...
22 Dec 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Revisionist Journalism
22 Dec 2023
The text discusses the concept of revisionist journalism in the context of asymmetrical warfare, focusing on the recent shift towards a new tolerance for col...
22 Dec 2023
Lilith
21 Books We Want to Read in 2024
22 Dec 2023
Lilith magazine has compiled a list of books they are excited to read in 2024. The list includes a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles, including "Dear ...
22 Dec 2023
Forward
Can elite private schools win the fight against antisemitism?
22 Dec 2023
Antisemitism is becoming a growing issue at elite private schools, prompting administrators to seek ways to combat it. Advocacy groups, such as the American ...
22 Dec 2023