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Tablet Get a Little More Religious 6 Nov 2023
In this article, the author discusses the power of religious practice and belief in Judaism. They highlight how reading holy texts, such as the Gemara and Te...
6 Nov 2023
Tablet We Will Defend Ourselves 6 Nov 2023
The author reflects on the recent acts of violence and terror in Israel, highlighting the deep impact it has on the collective Israeli and Jewish psyche. The...
6 Nov 2023
Forward Special report: What’s it really like to be Jewish on campus right now? 5 Nov 2023
A special report by The Forward reveals the challenges faced by Jewish students on American college campuses in light of the Israel-Hamas war. The Anti-Defam...
5 Nov 2023
Forward ‘A heartbroken community’: Detroit congregation grapples with murder of synagogue president 5 Nov 2023
The Detroit Jewish community is mourning the tragic murder of Samantha Woll, the president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue. The synagogue, founded in 1...
5 Nov 2023
Forward The Israel-Hamas debate has gotten fierce — and confusing. So this Harvard junior started a hotline 3 Nov 2023
Shira Hoffer, a Harvard junior studying social studies and religion, has created a hotline for students and people globally to obtain nonpartisan information...
3 Nov 2023
Forward I found a book in the ruins of Kibbutz Be’eri — and then I had to find its author 3 Nov 2023
This article discusses a book found amidst the rubble of a massacre in Kibbutz Beeri near the Gaza border. The book, titled "Prompter Needed" by Haggai Linik...
3 Nov 2023
Forward 'Am Yisrael Chai' has become an anthem for the Jewish people — but where did it come from? 3 Nov 2023
Am Yisrael Chai, a popular anthem for the Jewish people, was composed by Shlomo Carlebach in the mid-1960s. Jacob Birnbaum, founder of the Student Struggle f...
3 Nov 2023
Forward Cornell University cancels classes Friday following arrest of student for antisemitic threats 3 Nov 2023
Cornell University has canceled classes in response to the arrest of a student who posted antisemitic threats online. The student, Patrick Dai, has been char...
3 Nov 2023
Call Me Back headphones BIDEN: "Don't!" / NASRALLAH: "I hear you." - emergency episode with Dr. Matthew Levitt 3 Nov 2023
In this emergency episode, Dr. Matthew Levitt offers insights into Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's recent speech, analyzing its implications for the ongo...
3 Nov 2023
Forward Israeli soldier speaking Hasidic Yiddish reassures American Jews 3 Nov 2023
A tweet featuring an Israeli soldier speaking Hasidic Yiddish has gained viral attention, with the soldier delivering a message of reassurance to American Je...
3 Nov 2023
Forward For this unprecedented time of war and grief, new prayers for those held captive by Hamas 3 Nov 2023
Amid the current turmoil and hostage crisis in Israel, Jewish rabbis and scholars are revising traditional prayers and composing new ones to address the situ...
3 Nov 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Tik-Tok War 3 Nov 2023
In a podcast discussion, Meghan McCain highlights the divide between ordinary Americans' support for Israel during the conflict with Hamas versus the stance ...
3 Nov 2023
Call Me Back headphones Understanding Israel's battlefields (& U.S. involvement) - with Dr. Fred Kagan 3 Nov 2023
In this insightful episode, Dr. Fred Kagan discusses the complexities of Israel's current military operations and the evolving geopolitical landscape involvi...
3 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle Etgar quiz no 247 3 Nov 2023
This text is a quiz featuring questions related to Jewish history and culture. It includes questions about Israel's borders, Prime Ministers, biblical figure...
3 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle Shabbat times from November 3 to November 10 3 Nov 2023
During the week of November 3 to November 10, Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath) times are provided for various locations in the UK. Shabbat begins on Friday eveni...
3 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle Vayera 3 Nov 2023
The text explores the significance of Isaac's birth in Jewish tradition, highlighting the themes of surprise, joy, and renewal. It emphasizes how Isaac's bir...
3 Nov 2023
Jewish Chronicle Abraham the activist, who challenged God 3 Nov 2023
Abraham, known for his activism, challenges God's plan to destroy Sodom, arguing for justice and mercy. He negotiates with God to spare the city if righteous...
3 Nov 2023
Moment Laughter in a Time of Mourning with MODI 3 Nov 2023
Israeli-born comedian MODI will explore the healing power of laughter and how it can bring communities together during difficult times, such as the war in Is...
3 Nov 2023
Jewish Review of Books Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and the Halakhot of Hostages: Part I 3 Nov 2023
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, a prominent halakhic thinker, addressed the question of whether Israel should release terrorists in exchange for hostages. In his respons...
3 Nov 2023
Tikvah headphones Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak on Whether Hamas Doomed Israeli-Turkish Relations 3 Nov 2023
The recent meetings between Israeli and Turkish leaders hinted at a potential improvement in their relations, which could have led to a stronger alliance to ...
3 Nov 2023
Tikvah headphones Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak on Whether Hamas Doomed Israeli-Turkish Relations 3 Nov 2023
The recent meetings between Israeli and Turkish leaders had suggested a possible improvement in their strained relations, potentially leading to a stronger a...
3 Nov 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Israel At War: Week IV - with Muli Segev & Simon Sebag Montefiore 3 Nov 2023
In the fourth week of the Israel-Gaza conflict, topics discussed include Israel's ground incursion into Gaza, the high Palestinian death toll, Netanyahu's co...
3 Nov 2023
Forward My friends on the left want a cease-fire. Why aren't they demanding that Hamas surrender, instead? 3 Nov 2023
The author, Carly Pildis, addresses her colleagues on the left in a personal letter, questioning their demand for a cease-fire in the Israeli-Palestinian con...
3 Nov 2023
Between The Lines How ‘Am Yisrael Chai’ Became So Popular 3 Nov 2023
The popular Jewish anthem, "Am Yisrael Chai" (The People of Israel Live), was written and first performed in the mid-1960s by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach at the r...
3 Nov 2023
Tablet Finding the Joy in Shabbat 3 Nov 2023
In the wake of the recent tragedies and ongoing conflict affecting the Jewish community, many people are finding solace and joy in celebrating Shabbat. Socia...
3 Nov 2023
Tablet The Israel Op 3 Nov 2023
This text discusses the phenomenon of information warfare campaigns conducted by the U.S. government to manipulate and divide Americans. It asserts that thes...
3 Nov 2023
Tablet You Can’t Hurry Love 3 Nov 2023
The author reflects on the process of planning a wedding compared to the planning of an engagement, highlighting the detailed emphasis on the laws of engagem...
3 Nov 2023
Tablet Who Are We Now? 3 Nov 2023
This text describes the author's experience during a war in Israel. They visit a hotel where the evacuees are staying and attempt to provide comfort to traum...
3 Nov 2023
Halacha Headlines headphones 11/4/23 – Shiur 441 – Prisoner Exchange in Halacha | Hear from a brother of one of the hostages 2 Nov 2023
In this Shiur (Jewish lesson), there is a discussion about prisoner exchanges in Jewish law. Some of the questions addressed include whether it is permissibl...
2 Nov 2023
People of the Pod headphones What Would You Do If Your Son Was Kidnapped by Hamas? 2 Nov 2023
The conversation with Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of kidnapped hostage Hersh, sheds light on their son's abduction by Hamas terrorists and the cha...
2 Nov 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Live from Holocaust Education Week 2 Nov 2023
Stella Levi, a Holocaust survivor from Rhodes now living in New York City, is the subject of a new book called One Hundred Saturdays by Michael Frank. The bo...
2 Nov 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Israel Story's Mishy Harman: 'Wartime Diaries' 2 Nov 2023
Mishy Harman and his team at Israel Story have been documenting personal stories in response to the October 7 Hamas attack. This episode highlights three nar...
2 Nov 2023
Forward Hillel chapter says Sarah Lawrence College is violating Jewish students’ civil rights 2 Nov 2023
A Hillel chapter in Westchester, New York is accusing Sarah Lawrence College of violating Jewish students' civil rights by not addressing persistent antisemi...
2 Nov 2023
Forward Tidbits: New initiative subsidizes small gifts for terror victims in Israel 2 Nov 2023
A new initiative has been launched in Israel to subsidize small gifts for victims of terrorism. The program aims to provide support and comfort to those affe...
2 Nov 2023
Moment Antisemitism Monitor | Week of December 19, 2022 2 Nov 2023
In this week's Antisemitism Monitor newsletter, several incidents of antisemitism are highlighted. German police believe that Ramin Yektaparast, the founder ...
2 Nov 2023
Forward 'But we must speak': Palestinian scholars, activists, allies address packed Manhattan crowd 2 Nov 2023
A literary event organized by the Palestinian Festival of Literature took place at Union Theological Seminary in Manhattan, addressing the current climate of...
2 Nov 2023
Forward Harvard, Penn, Columbia announce steps to address antisemitism following campus turmoil 2 Nov 2023
Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia University have all taken steps to address and combat antisemitism on their campuses. Harvar...
2 Nov 2023
Forward In Israel’s Oscar submission, a vibrant story of family, betrayal and forgiveness 2 Nov 2023
"Seven Blessings," Israel's Oscar submission, tells a story of a Mizrahi family grappling with family secrets, betrayal, and forgiveness. The film challenges...
2 Nov 2023
Forward A timeline of cultural events canceled since Hamas' attack on Israel 2 Nov 2023
In the wake of Hamas' attack on Israel and the resulting military response, there has been a wave of cultural event cancellations featuring Palestinian artis...
2 Nov 2023
Forward Debra Messing, Amy Schumer, Isaac Mizrahi say TikTok ‘not safe for Jewish users’ 2 Nov 2023
A group of prominent figures, including Debra Messing, Amy Schumer, and Isaac Mizrahi, have addressed a letter to TikTok expressing concerns about the safety...
2 Nov 2023
Promised Podcast headphones The “Things Change” Edition 2 Nov 2023
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the lessons Israelis can learn from recent events regarding peace with Palestinians and whether ...
2 Nov 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Where Are the Cops? Where? 2 Nov 2023
The podcast discusses the unresolved murder of Samantha Woll, examining the Detroit police's quick dismissal of it as a hate crime without providing a clear ...
2 Nov 2023
Jewish Review of Books Welcome to the New Campus Normal: A Dispatch from Ohio State 2 Nov 2023
This article describes the experiences of Jewish students at Ohio State University following a series of anti-Semitic incidents. The author, a Jewish profess...
2 Nov 2023
Forward Stars of David spray-painted on Paris buildings remind Jews of 1930s, mayor says 2 Nov 2023
Police in Paris are investigating the spray-painting of Stars of David on buildings in the city's 14th arrondissement, the latest in a series of incidents ta...
2 Nov 2023
Jewish History Uncensored headphones Torah Lishma and Focused Direction in Avodas Hashem 2 Nov 2023
This episode delves into the debate between the Tanya and Nefesh HaChaim regarding Torah Lishma, focusing on R Chaim Volozhin's perspective and the importanc...
2 Nov 2023
For Heaven's Sake headphones Israel at War — The Sword of Damocles 2 Nov 2023
Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israelis are living under the constant threat of violence, grappling with the dual objectives of elimin...
2 Nov 2023
Culturally Jewish headphones 'A more beautiful side of Israel': This Canadian-led photography collective is raising money for kibbutzim attacked by Hamas 2 Nov 2023
Niv Shimshon, an Israeli-born photographer residing in Canada, organized a group of Jewish and Israeli photographers from Israel and North America to raise f...
2 Nov 2023
Unorthodox headphones Jewish Priorities: Ep. 387 2 Nov 2023
The podcast episode "Jewish Priorities: Ep. 387" featured discussions about redefining Jewish life in Miami and highlights from the Jewish Priorities confere...
2 Nov 2023
Tablet An Open Letter to Hamas’ Defenders 2 Nov 2023
In this open letter to Hamas defenders, the author addresses individuals who may be advocating for or implicitly defending terrorism. The author acknowledges...
2 Nov 2023
Tablet Miami Heat 2 Nov 2023
This text discusses the growing Jewish community in Miami, which has seen an increase in both young and innovative members since 2014. The author highlights ...
2 Nov 2023