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Tablet Learning—and Teaching—Yiddish 15 Sep 2023
The author discusses the joy of receiving a gift of Yiddish poetry and a vintage Yiddish notebook. The notebook contains useful Yiddish words and Hebrew scri...
15 Sep 2023
Tablet An Extraordinary Library 15 Sep 2023
Els Salomon-Prins Bendheim inherited a remarkable library from her grandfather, Eliezer Liepman Philip Prins. The library contained over 6,000 manuscripts, p...
15 Sep 2023
Tikvah headphones Jon Levenson on Understanding the Binding of Isaac as the Bible Understands It 14 Sep 2023
In this discussion, Jon Levenson explores the meaning of the binding of Isaac, a story found in chapter 22 of Genesis. Levenson argues that it is important t...
14 Sep 2023
Tikvah headphones Jon Levenson on Understanding the Binding of Isaac as the Bible Understands It 14 Sep 2023
In this discussion, Jonathan Silver speaks with Jon Levenson, a professor of Jewish studies, about the story of the Binding of Isaac from Genesis 22. They ex...
14 Sep 2023
Forward Police in Argentina raid and close Nazi publisher following investigation spurred by Jewish group 14 Sep 2023
Police in Argentina have raided and shut down Libreria Argentina, a publishing house accused of distributing Nazi literature online. The raid was prompted by...
14 Sep 2023
JNS Penn leaders cite academic freedom, allowing event to proceed despite some speakers’ antisemitic history 14 Sep 2023
The Palestine Writes Literature Festival at the University of Pennsylvania has faced criticism for including speakers with a history of antisemitism, such as...
14 Sep 2023
JTA Police in Argentina raid and close Nazi publisher following investigation spurred by Jewish group 14 Sep 2023
Police in Argentina have raided and shut down a publishing house that was distributing Nazi literature online. The man running the publishing house, Pablo Gi...
14 Sep 2023
Moment From the Newsletter | Shana Tova! Let’s See the Fruits! 14 Sep 2023
The author reflects on the meaning of Rosh Hashanah and the rituals associated with it. They describe their attachment to their childhood synagogue, even aft...
14 Sep 2023
People of the Pod headphones Deborah Lipstadt on the Abraham Accords’ Impact and the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism 14 Sep 2023
Deborah Lipstadt, the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, discusses her role and the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. She h...
14 Sep 2023
Lehrhaus One Day, One Chapter; Four Recitations and Four Themes in Psalm 24 14 Sep 2023
In this article, the author explores the usage of Psalm 24, "Le-David Mizmor," in the Rosh Hashanah tefillah service. Psalm 24 is recited four times througho...
14 Sep 2023
JNS A prayer for 5784 14 Sep 2023
Trident DMG, a Washington-based public relations firm, has been hired by Blue and White Future, an Israeli NGO, to run a PR campaign against the Netanyahu go...
14 Sep 2023
Forward Mayim Bialik’s guide to embracing the new Jewish year 14 Sep 2023
Mayim Bialik shares her guide to embracing the new Jewish year with four key principles: unplug, slow down, dream, and find a connection to something greater...
14 Sep 2023
Moment Shana Tova in the Mail: A Collector’s Vintage Jewish New Year Cards 14 Sep 2023
Karen Davis, a collector of vintage Jewish New Year cards, has recently published a book featuring her collection of over 200 cards dating back to the 1880s....
14 Sep 2023
JTA Mayim Bialik’s guide to embracing the new Jewish year 14 Sep 2023
Actress Mayim Bialik shares her thoughts on the challenges of the past year and offers her guide to embracing the new Jewish year. She recommends unplugging ...
14 Sep 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Shakshuka like a Polaroid Picture 14 Sep 2023
In a podcast episode hosted by Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy, with guest Marc Weisblott, the focus is on reviewing major news stories of 5783 in the Jew...
14 Sep 2023
Forward With COVID’s resurgence ahead of the High Holidays, some synagogues are bringing pandemic guidelines back. But for most, it’s ‘business as usual.’ 14 Sep 2023
As the High Holidays approach, synagogues are grappling with how to handle COVID-19. While some are implementing extra precautions such as offering online st...
14 Sep 2023
JNS Met Council in overdrive to feed those in need during High Holidays 14 Sep 2023
The Met Council on Jewish Poverty is facing an increased demand for assistance as many Jews in the region struggle financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
14 Sep 2023
JTA With COVID’s resurgence ahead of the High Holidays, some synagogues are observing strict pandemic guidelines. But for most, it’s ‘business as usual.’ 14 Sep 2023
As the High Holidays approach, synagogues are facing the challenge of COVID-19 once again. While some congregations are observing strict pandemic guidelines ...
14 Sep 2023
JNS ‘There is no king without a people’: The mystic secret of Rosh Hashanah 14 Sep 2023
The holiday of Rosh Hashanah, although not mentioned by name in the Torah, is explored in the Talmud and is associated with the sounding of the shofar. The s...
14 Sep 2023
Forward Prime Minister Netanyahu to meet with Elon Musk next week 14 Sep 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with Elon Musk during his visit to the United States. The meeting will focus on discussions about ar...
14 Sep 2023
Forward Boston Red Sox fire Chaim Bloom, former Jewish baseball wunderkind 14 Sep 2023
Chaim Bloom, a Shabbat-observant and kosher-keeping Jewish baseball executive, has been fired from his position as the chief baseball officer of the Boston R...
14 Sep 2023
JTA Netanyahu to meet with Elon Musk amid tech mogul’s mounting attacks on the ADL 14 Sep 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that he will meet with Elon Musk during his upcoming trip to the United States. The meeting with Musk...
14 Sep 2023
JNS Autonomous helicopter taxi makes first test flight over Jerusalem 14 Sep 2023
As part of an Israeli-government-led initiative to reduce traffic congestion, an autonomous helicopter taxi made its first 30-minute test flight over Jerusal...
14 Sep 2023
JTA Boston Red Sox fire Chaim Bloom, formerly seen as Jewish baseball wunderkind 14 Sep 2023
Chaim Bloom has been fired as the Boston Red Sox's chief baseball officer after a four-year tenure. He was widely regarded as a talented executive, known for...
14 Sep 2023
New Voices Young Queer Jews are Adding Their Voice to the Siddur 14 Sep 2023
A recent article explores the experiences of young queer Jews in prayer spaces and their efforts to find inclusion. Many shared stories of feeling isolated o...
14 Sep 2023
Forward Why Jewish actress Hedy Lamarr might be the next big name in luxury shopping 14 Sep 2023
A luxury department store named The Lamarr is being constructed in Vienna, Austria, in honor of Jewish actress Hedy Lamarr. Lamarr made a name for herself in...
14 Sep 2023
Forward Tidbits: Prayer book sells for 57,000 pounds • A memorial for victims of the Inquisition 14 Sep 2023
In a recent auction, a prayer book from 1757 was sold for 57,000 pounds. The book was used by a community of Spanish Jews who fled the Inquisition. The aucti...
14 Sep 2023
Moment The Conversation 14 Sep 2023
The summer 2023 issue of Moment Magazine explores the problems and opportunities surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). Readers provided varied responses ...
14 Sep 2023
JNS Jewish groups urge extradition of Ahlam Tamimi; Jordan unlikely to turn over terrorist 14 Sep 2023
Jewish organizations are urging the extradition of Ahlam Tamimi, the Jordanian national who was involved in the 2001 terrorist attack at a Sbarro pizzeria in...
14 Sep 2023
Forward How a honey sommelier could make your Rosh Hashanah even sweeter 14 Sep 2023
Honey sommeliers, similar to wine sommeliers, exist to help navigate the complex world of honey. While there are many levels of expertise and examinations fo...
14 Sep 2023
JNS What  ‘Oppenheimer’ got wrong and the origins of the left’s ‘anti-racism’ 14 Sep 2023
The success of the film Oppenheimer has sparked interest in the history of the making of the atomic bomb and American radicalism, but there are important asp...
14 Sep 2023
What Matters Now headphones What Matters Now to Jewish Law Prof. Benny Porat: Common ground as titans clash 14 Sep 2023
Professor Benny Porat of Hebrew University discusses the potential for Jewish legal tradition to mediate the conflict between Israel's judicial overhaul and ...
14 Sep 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah Tolerance Can Only Go So Far 14 Sep 2023
The author expresses their struggle with tolerance towards fellow Jews whose religious views differ. They criticize ultra-Orthodox rabbis who plan to sue the...
14 Sep 2023
Forward Parents of Jewish man charged in NYC synagogue threat speak out 14 Sep 2023
Matthew Mahrer, a 23-year-old Jewish man, was arrested on charges of conspiracy and weapons possession after tweets posted by another man, Christopher Brown,...
14 Sep 2023
JNS Will you help JNS tell the truth about Israel and antisemitism in 5784? 14 Sep 2023
This article discusses the growing tide of antisemitism around the world, as well as the mainstreaming of Jew hatred in media, politics, and popular culture....
14 Sep 2023
Mishpacha Aguda 2023 Music Promo by Mint Media 14 Sep 2023
Mint Media is promoting the Aguda 2023 Music event through their newsletters. To stay updated on the latest information about the event and receive promotion...
14 Sep 2023
Mishpacha Agudah 2023 Music Video by Mint Media 14 Sep 2023
The Agudah 2023 Music Video by Mint Media is a popular music video featuring a catchy and upbeat song that promotes unity and togetherness in the Jewish comm...
14 Sep 2023
Moment From the Editor | A Season of Self-Reflection 14 Sep 2023
Moment Magazine's editor reflects on the excitement of reading submissions for the Moment Magazine-Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest and highlights the ...
14 Sep 2023
Forward Spider-Man is about to dip apples in honey with The Thing 14 Sep 2023
In a new special episode called "An UnBEElievable Rosh Hashanah," Spider-Man and Miles Morales help ensure a sweet new year. The episode, which airs on Disne...
14 Sep 2023
Forward Is 'L'Shana Tova' the correct phrase for Rosh Hashanah? 14 Sep 2023
This article discusses the controversy surrounding the phrase "L'Shana Tova" as a greeting for Rosh Hashanah. The author explains that the grammatically corr...
14 Sep 2023
JNS Another official disillusioned 14 Sep 2023
Martin Indyk, a former State Department official and ex-ambassador to Israel, expressed his despair and disillusionment over Palestinian Authority chief Mahm...
14 Sep 2023
JNS Vatican beatifies Polish family killed for protecting Jews during the Holocaust 14 Sep 2023
The Vatican has beatified the Ulma family from Poland, including Jzef and Wiktoria Ulma and their six children, who were recognized by Yad Vashem as Righteou...
14 Sep 2023
Kveller A High Holiday Game Inspired by NYT’s Connections Is Here 14 Sep 2023
The article discusses a game called Connections, inspired by The New York Times, which is popular and can be played during the High Holidays. The game involv...
14 Sep 2023
Rationalist Judaism The Rosh HaShana Spirit 14 Sep 2023
The author shares a creative way to get into the spirit of Rosh HaShana by creating a YouTube playlist of the tunes used in their shul, which has a significa...
14 Sep 2023
JNS Israel’s pilots are becoming obsolete 14 Sep 2023
A small but vocal group of reserve and retired Israeli Air Force (IAF) pilots have publicly called for refusal to serve, including for a possible strike on t...
14 Sep 2023
JNS Rabbi who founded Chabad in the Netherlands dies at age 85 14 Sep 2023
Rabbi Moshe Yitzchak (Ies) Vorst, the founder of Chabad-Lubavitch in the Netherlands, passed away at the age of 85. Born in 1938, Vorst and his family surviv...
14 Sep 2023
JNS DeSantis ‘hit right notes’ in New York meeting with Orthodox leaders 14 Sep 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had a meeting with Orthodox Jewish leaders in New York. Rabbi Yaakov Menken, a participant in the meeting, praised DeSantis for...
14 Sep 2023
Lilith Dykes, Dolls, and Delight: My Summer with Lilith 14 Sep 2023
The author shares their internship experience with the feminist magazine Lilith, specifically highlighting two projects they worked on: photographing the NYC...
14 Sep 2023
JNS An anti-democratic ‘democracy defense’ movement  14 Sep 2023
New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman has been criticized for lumping together Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former US President Donald Trump...
14 Sep 2023
Kveller That Time Bob Saget Basically Ran High Holiday Services at This New York Institution 14 Sep 2023
Beloved actor and comedian Bob Saget, known for his role in Full House, was also proudly Jewish and incorporated Jewish humor into his comedy. In a video tak...
14 Sep 2023