Unorthodox
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Shine Bright: Ep. 392
7 Dec 2023
In this episode of Unorthodox, recorded live from Baltimore at the 2023 Conservative/Masorti Shabbaton & Convening, the hosts feature a segment for Hanukkah ...
7 Dec 2023
Lehrhaus
The Source of Joseph’s Dreams
7 Dec 2023
In this article, the author explores the source of Joseph's dreams in the biblical narrative. While traditional interpretations focus on the future fulfillme...
7 Dec 2023
Forward
Under fire, Harvard and UPenn presidents condemn calling for genocide of Jews
7 Dec 2023
The presidents of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University have faced criticism and calls to resign after their responses to a question about ca...
7 Dec 2023
Tablet
More Light
7 Dec 2023
The author reflects on the recent tragedy and the emotions it evoked in the Jewish community. They received numerous words capturing suffering, sadness, and ...
7 Dec 2023
Tablet
A Masterpiece of Thought and Feeling
7 Dec 2023
Bernard-Henri Lévy's film, "Glory to the Heroes," is the third installment in his trilogy covering the war in Ukraine. The film portrays ordinary people in e...
7 Dec 2023
Tablet
Who Is ‘The Red One’?
7 Dec 2023
"Maoz Tzur," a popular Hanukkah song, recounts Jewish history and expresses longing for the restoration of the Temple in Jerusalem. The song references bibli...
7 Dec 2023
Tablet
As Hanukkah Begins, a Call to Reconsider Jewish Giving
7 Dec 2023
This article calls on American Jews to reconsider their charitable giving and support for institutions that have shown indifference or hostility towards Jewi...
7 Dec 2023
Tablet
Goodbye to Verdugo
7 Dec 2023
The author recounts their experience of moving from Hollywood to the quiet neighborhood of Verdugo Woodlands in Glendale, California. They describe their ini...
7 Dec 2023
Tablet
Do Black Hebrew Israelites Hate Jews?
7 Dec 2023
This article discusses the complex relationship between Black Hebrew Israelites (BHIs) and Jews, particularly in relation to antisemitism. While BHIs, who be...
7 Dec 2023
Forward
Criticism mounts against UPenn president after she declines to say calls for genocide of Jews constitute harassment
6 Dec 2023
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized University of Pennsylvania's president, Liz Magill, for not outrightly denouncing calls for the genocide of Jew...
6 Dec 2023
Forward
False bomb threat hits Buenos Aires Jewish center where 85 people died in 1994 bombing
6 Dec 2023
The AMIA Jewish center in Buenos Aires, which was targeted in a deadly bombing in 1994, recently received a bomb threat, which was later determined to be a f...
6 Dec 2023
Moment
From 1981 | Citizen Lear
6 Dec 2023
Norman Lear, a screenwriter, film producer, and TV legend, passed away at age 101. He was instrumental in creating popular sitcoms of the 1970s such as All i...
6 Dec 2023
People of the Pod
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Global Antisemitism Report Part 2: The Impact of the Hamas-Israel War in Germany, Asia, and the Arab Gulf
6 Dec 2023
This Global Antisemitism Report focuses on the impact of the Hamas-Israel war on Germany, Asia, and the Arab Gulf. In Germany, there has been a rise in openl...
6 Dec 2023
Forward
Jamaal Bowman faces primary challenge after drawing fire from Jewish constituents over Israel criticism
6 Dec 2023
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced a Democratic primary challenge against Rep. Jamaal Bowman, who has faced criticism from Jewish cons...
6 Dec 2023
Forward
How a sly Jewish playwright wrote 'the Citizen Kane of horror movies'
6 Dec 2023
"The Wicker Man," a film released 50 years ago, has gained a massive cult following despite its rocky beginnings. The movie, known for its influence on the f...
6 Dec 2023
Menschwarmers
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S4E18 - 8 crazy Jewish sports stories to recap 2023
6 Dec 2023
In the final episode of Menschwarmers for 2023, the podcast highlights eight crazy Jewish sports stories from the year. These include the Canadian Open, Isra...
6 Dec 2023
Moment
Antisemitism Monitor | Week of December 4, 2023
6 Dec 2023
This Antisemitism Monitor highlights several incidents and discussions related to antisemitism. It features an article about Ahmed Shaheed, a Muslim fighting...
6 Dec 2023
Moment
Antisemitism Monitor | Week of November 20, 2023
6 Dec 2023
This edition of the Antisemitism Monitor highlights various incidents of antisemitism around the world. It discusses Elon Musk's controversial response on Tw...
6 Dec 2023
Moment
Antisemitism Monitor | Week of November 6, 2023
6 Dec 2023
This Antisemitism Monitor newsletter covers various incidents of antisemitism around the world. The newsletter discusses the pogrom at Makhachkala Internatio...
6 Dec 2023
Moment
Antisemitism Monitor | Week of October 16, 2023
6 Dec 2023
In this week's Antisemitism Monitor, division among European leaders regarding their support for Israel is discussed. The newsletter also highlights how Elon...
6 Dec 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Moral Stupidity of 3 University Presidents
6 Dec 2023
Three university presidents (from Harvard, MIT, and Penn) testified in a Republican-led hearing, defending the constitutionally guaranteed right to free spee...
6 Dec 2023
Forward
Santos is out — who will Nassau County next send to Congress?
6 Dec 2023
Following the expulsion of George Santos from Congress for unethical conduct, a scramble is underway to fill the vacant seat in Nassau County through a speci...
6 Dec 2023
Rationalist Judaism
Our Indigenous Beginnings
6 Dec 2023
The map from Martin Gilbert's book "The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Its History in Maps" shows that Jews were the main settled population in the land that eventua...
6 Dec 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Good all round – Ofsted’s verdict on Hasmonean Boys
6 Dec 2023
Hasmonean High School for Boys received a good rating in all areas by Ofsted in its first inspection as a single-sex school, after splitting from its previou...
6 Dec 2023
Forward
Hallmark's newest Hanukkah movie makes fun of Hallmark holiday movies
6 Dec 2023
Hallmark's new Hanukkah movie, "Round and Round," cleverly mocks the formulaic nature of their own holiday movies. The film follows Rachel, a big city girl w...
6 Dec 2023
Forward
Blending seemingly contradictory Jewish clichés, Jennifer Lawrence's Netflix sex comedy works better than it should
6 Dec 2023
"No Hard Feelings," a sex comedy currently streaming on Netflix, subverts stereotypes and tropes commonly seen in Jewish comedies. The film combines the Jewi...
6 Dec 2023
Jewish Table
Spiced Gelt Hot Chocolate
6 Dec 2023
In this recipe from The Jewish Table, the author provides a simple and delicious recipe for Spiced Gelt Hot Chocolate, just in time for Hanukkah. The recipe ...
6 Dec 2023
Forward
‘People thought we were dead’: They spent 27 hours under fire from Hamas — then Netanyahu used their home for an Elon Musk photo op
6 Dec 2023
In October 2023, Dorin and Itamar Cohen, along with their young children, endured a harrowing 27-hour ordeal as Hamas terrorists set their home ablaze. They ...
6 Dec 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Ivy League Exposes Itself
6 Dec 2023
During a recent House committee hearing on campus anti-Semitism, university presidents from institutions like Harvard, UPenn, and MIT were called out for the...
6 Dec 2023
Lilith
Eighteen Books Lilith Loved This Year
6 Dec 2023
Lilith Magazine has compiled a list of their favorite books of 2023, ranging from fiction to nonfiction to children's literature. Some notable works include ...
6 Dec 2023
Moment
Wisdom Project | Manny Lindenbaum on the Joy of Making a Difference
6 Dec 2023
Manny Lindenbaum, a Holocaust survivor, reflects on his experiences and the importance of making a positive impact on others. Separated from his family and h...
6 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Birthright Israel’s important role in the aftermath of the war
6 Dec 2023
The chair of the board of Birthright Israel Foundation, Phil de Toledo, describes his recent solidarity mission to Israel in the aftermath of the war. He hig...
6 Dec 2023
Forward
5 major Jewish groups team up to advocate for Israel and push for ‘accurate’ coverage of Israel-Hamas war
6 Dec 2023
Five major Jewish organizations, including the American Jewish Committee, American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Jewish Federations of North America, Anti...
6 Dec 2023
Jewish History Uncensored
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Henry Kissinger - Legacy, Lessons & Controversy
6 Dec 2023
Henry Kissinger is noted as a prominent American diplomat with a complex legacy that stirs strong emotions and opinions. His key legacy includes his signific...
6 Dec 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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‘Put two menorahs up in every public square’: Parliament Hill rally urges Canadians to support the Jewish community
6 Dec 2023
Approximately 20,000 people, mainly from Canada's Jewish community, gathered in Ottawa for a rally on Dec. 4 to express support for Israel, call for the rele...
6 Dec 2023
Ami
The Source of Sweetness // Rav Isomor Garbuz, Rosh Yeshivah of Orchos Torah and son-in-law of Rav Gershon Edelstein, zt”l, shares personal recollections, wisdom and insights
6 Dec 2023
Rav Isomor Garbuz, a well-known Torah scholar and son-in-law of Rav Gershon Edelstein, is highly respected in Bnei Brak, a city known for its yeshivas and To...
6 Dec 2023
Ami
Digging Beneath the Surface // An exclusive tour underneath the Kosel Plaza and the bold vision for its future
6 Dec 2023
In this article, the writer describes their exclusive tour of an excavation project at the far end of the Kosel plaza, led by Rav Shmuel Rabinovitch, the fou...
6 Dec 2023
Forward
Facing Congress, Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents defend efforts to fight antisemitism on their campuses
6 Dec 2023
During a congressional hearing, the presidents of Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the University of Pennsylvania add...
6 Dec 2023
Tablet
Let Your Jewish Light Shine
6 Dec 2023
The author reflects on the Hanukkah lesson learned from her mother - to shine her bright Jewish light and show the world who she is and what she believes in....
6 Dec 2023
Tablet
Why Israel Is Target #1 of the Global Left
6 Dec 2023
The text discusses how antisemitism has evolved to be conveyed through the language of human rights. This has resulted in the support of NGOs that claim to p...
6 Dec 2023
Jewish Insider
Calling for moral clarity on antisemitism, Pa. governor slams UPenn’s president
6 Dec 2023
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has called for moral clarity in the face of rising anti-Semitism. Shapiro criticized the president of the University of Pe...
6 Dec 2023
Jewish Currents
Building the Case for US Complicity - Despite stacked odds, Palestine advocates are pursuing legal avenues to charge American officials with aiding and abetting Israeli war crimes.
5 Dec 2023
The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) has filed a federal lawsuit accusing President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Defense Secretary...
5 Dec 2023
Forward
In a new war over Middle Eastern food, eating hummus and shawarma has become a political act
5 Dec 2023
The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has spilled over into the realm of food, with the consumption of traditional Middle Eastern dishes like hummus...
5 Dec 2023
Forward
A House resolution denounces antisemitism. Here's why some Jewish members voted 'present'
5 Dec 2023
A House resolution denouncing antisemitism was passed with bipartisan support, but 92 House Democrats, including Jewish members, voted "present" in protest. ...
5 Dec 2023
Forward
UCLA newspaper fires Jewish student reporter who spoke at pro-Palestinian rally
5 Dec 2023
The Daily Bruin, a student newspaper at the University of California, Los Angeles, has fired a Jewish student reporter, Eli Nachimson, after they spoke at a ...
5 Dec 2023
Forward
It looks like a church, but murals reveal this shul's Jewish identity
5 Dec 2023
The article discusses the Vilna Shul, the last standing synagogue from the immigrant Jewish communities in Boston. The shul contains unique folk art murals w...
5 Dec 2023
Moment
Antisemitism Monitor | Week of September 25, 2023
5 Dec 2023
This week's Antisemitism Monitor highlights several instances of antisemitism from around the world. In Poland, Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro criticized f...
5 Dec 2023
Moment
Antisemitism Monitor | Week of September 11, 2023
5 Dec 2023
This week's Antisemitism Monitor reports on several incidents of antisemitism in different parts of the world. In Florida, antisemitic pamphlets blaming Jews...
5 Dec 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
Disagreeing With the Gedolim
5 Dec 2023
During an Agudah convention, the topic of Daas Torah was discussed by rabbis Aharon Lopianski and Yosef Elefant. Rabbi Elefant defended the five members of t...
5 Dec 2023
Moment
Antisemitism Monitor | Week of August 28, 2023
5 Dec 2023
The Antisemitism Monitor for the week of August 28, 2023 highlights various instances of antisemitism around the world. One notable incident involves the bac...
5 Dec 2023