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This article reflects on Leonard Cohen's early career as both a poet and a musician. The author recalls attending a love-in event in 1967 where Cohen perform...

This text explores the question of how to reconcile faith in God with the realities of the Holocaust. The author reflects on the Book of Psalms, which is oft...

The Book of Jonah is best understood by reading it backward, as the moral of the story is revealed in the last two verses. The book is about God's ability to...

Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, who experienced being held hostage in a Texas synagogue, urges diaspora Jews to stand in solidarity with Israelis who are protes...

During a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland defended himself against accusations of religious discrimination....

The new exhibition at the Luxembourg Museum in Paris explores the friendship between Gertrude Stein and Pablo Picasso and how their outsider statuses as Jews...

Seven Egon Schiele artworks, previously owned by Jewish cabaret star Fritz Grübaum before his murder during the Holocaust, will be returned to his heirs. The...

The Etgar High Holy Day Quiz provides questions related to Rosh Hashanah and the Jewish calendar. It covers topics such as the timing between Rosh Hashanah a...

Bedales, a boarding school in Hampshire, has decided to minimize the number of GCSEs its students take, focusing instead on tailor-made courses. This move is...

The author reflects on their 30 years of involvement in Jewish summer camps, emphasizing the importance of these camps as transformative spaces for young Jew...

The podcast discusses three recent speeches at the United Nations by President Biden, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, and Ukrainian President Wolodymr Zelen...

In this heartfelt poem, the author reflects on the joy of the Jewish holidays, particularly Passover, with its focus on family, friends, food, and song. Howe...

In a recent podcast, Haaretz New York correspondent Judy Maltz discusses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trip to the U.S. and the unprecedented demonstra...

Clarice Lispector, a renowned Brazilian writer, was fired from her job as a columnist shortly after the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War, which led to a purge ...

During World War II, the rabbis of Jerusalem received a urgent telegram from Kobe, Japan, asking which day Jews should fast on Yom Kippur. The question arose...

The Cult of Antizionism is an article that discusses the establishment of the Institute for the Critical Study of Zionism (ICSZ) by a group of anti-Israel ac...

The author recounts two personal stories that shaped their understanding of forgiveness and atonement. The first story takes place at the 1976 Montreal Olymp...

Sarah Segal-Lazar, a Canadian musician and actor, drew inspiration from defying professional expectations to craft the theme song for The CJN's arts and cult...

Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber discusses key topics including the 30th anniversary of the Oslo Accords, a Supreme Court hearing, and the upcoming meet...

The article discusses the author's experience of not fasting on Yom Kippur and instead enjoying a delicious recipe for fresh figs with honey-pistachio cream....

The podcast discusses the focus on Republican infighting in the House of Representatives regarding government shutdowns but questions the assumption that Dem...

Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth, a trustee in Ottawa, recently faced scrutiny for her efforts to reinstate a mask mandate in schools, which led to a heated board meeti...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, psychologist Dr. Joshua Coleman discusses the complexities of familial estrangement and reconciliation. He is joined ...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, psychologist Dr. Joshua Coleman discusses familial estrangement and reconciliation. He explores strategies for famili...

In "Exiled Shadow," an autobiographical novel by Norman Manea, the author tells his own story as a Romanian Jew who survived a concentration camp in Transnis...

This personal essay reflects on the experiences of the author's survivor parents attending a High Holidays-only prayer community at the Riverside Plaza Hotel...

In this hilarious episode of YidLife Crisis, Jamie Elman and Eli Batalion attend the bris of their friend Abdul, who is converting to Judaism on Rosh Hashana...

During a recent visit to the U.S., Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Elon Musk against allegations of antisemitism, despite Musk's contentio...

Meir Soloveichik discusses the current polarization in Israel and whether it is unprecedented or reminiscent of past divisions in the nation's history. He ex...

The podcast discusses instances of unbecoming behavior by politicians, including a congresswoman causing a disturbance at a Denver theater, a Virginia candid...

An increasing number of Jewish congregations in North America and Europe are adopting digital technology for yahrzeit memorials, replacing traditional bronze...

"Shuvi Nafshi: Hesed o Herut" explores the paradox of teshuva, or repentance, by questioning whether it is about changing ourselves or accepting who we are, ...

Congressman David Trone is running for U.S. Senate in Maryland and is pitching his corporate sensibility to the state's liberal Democratic base. Trone, who b...

The Alyias Donation Book, a unique device used in synagogue fundraising during the early 20th century, sheds light on the practice of shnuddering. Shnudderin...

Zoya Cherkassky, an Israeli artist, recently had a show called "The Arrival of Foreign Professionals" which explores scenes from the African diaspora in Euro...

The closure of Mutual Fish, a beloved local business in Seattle, marks the end of a long history of family seafood businesses in the city and symbolizes the ...

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In this brief article, the writer extends wishes for a happy new year (Shana Tova) to the readers and expresses gratitude for their support. The writer uses ...

Shana tova! The Cholent is grateful for your support and wishes you a new year filled with health, happiness, security, and prosperity.

In this article, the author discusses the importance of having a constitution for the Jewish State of Israel. They argue that a constitution would ensure the...

The recent New Jersey appellate court decision upheld a woman's right to use social media to mobilize social pressure in seeking a Jewish divorce when her hu...

The podcast delves into the implications of Hunter Biden's indictment as the latest in a series of challenges facing the Biden presidency, causing concerns a...

The text discusses the modern trend of seeking spiritual growth on individual terms rather than through organized religion. It highlights how this approach c...

The text explores the narratives of Sarah, Hagar, Abraham, and Isaac in the Torah, particularly focusing on the exile of Ishmael and Hagar and the binding of...

The schedule includes important Shabbat and Rosh Hashanah times for September 15 to 22. It outlines candle lighting times, Torah portions, and Haftarah readi...

The Parashah for the week of Rosh Hashanah focuses on the story of Hannah, a woman who prayed fervently to have a child and was eventually blessed with a son...

This text appears to be a list of different individuals who have participated in a discussion or lecture series on the topic of the upcoming Jewish year, 578...

Ahead of the High Holidays, President Joe Biden reassured American Jews of his commitment to combat antisemitism and ensure their safety during a virtual cal...

The author reflects on their experience of observing two days for Jewish holidays while growing up outside of Israel, and the adjustments and challenges they...

As the 2024 presidential primary season approaches, the Democratic Party is anticipating potential divisions over Israel in the crafting of their party platf...