Haaretz Weekly
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'This could end in complete anarchy': Inside Israel’s Historic Supreme Court Showdown
13 Sep 2023
Constitutional expert Prof. Yaniv Roznai attended a historic hearing at Israel's supreme court regarding the first judicial overhaul law passed by the Netany...
13 Sep 2023
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A curated Rosh Hashanah menu and scenes from the vice president's High Holiday party
13 Sep 2023
This lively article offers a curated Rosh Hashanah menu featuring diverse recipes and highlights a High Holiday party hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris....
13 Sep 2023
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At the vice president’s house, a hot and muggy celebration of Jewish pride
13 Sep 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff hosted a pre-Rosh Hashanah reception at their Washington, D.C. residence, which celebrated Jewi...
13 Sep 2023
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Thoughts en route to Morocco
13 Sep 2023
Dr. Elhanan Bar-On, the director of Sheba Medical Center's Humanitarian & Disaster Response Center (HDRC), reflects on his experiences providing medical aid ...
13 Sep 2023
Future of Jewish
Master Forger for Oskar Schindler and the Mossad: The Extraordinary Life of Joseph Bau
13 Sep 2023
Joseph Bau was a Holocaust survivor who used his artistic skills as a forger to save hundreds of lives during World War II. After the war, he and his wife mo...
13 Sep 2023
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Meta’s Oversight Board urges improved distinction between hate speech and criticism of hate speech
13 Sep 2023
The Oversight Board of Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, has urged the improvement of distinguishing between hate speech and criticism of h...
13 Sep 2023
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Meta’s Oversight Board urges improved distinction between hate speech and criticism of hate speech
13 Sep 2023
The Oversight Board of Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has criticized the company for failing to distinguish between hate speech and criticism of ...
13 Sep 2023
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BDS resolutions down, ‘anti-Israel events’ up on college campuses last year, ADL tally shows
13 Sep 2023
The number of student governments passing resolutions to boycott Israel decreased last year, but anti-Israel activity on college campuses almost doubled, acc...
13 Sep 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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Farewell, 5783
13 Sep 2023
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the challenges of the past year in Israeli history, reflecting on Jewish theology and psyche that influenced i...
13 Sep 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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We asked a 104-year-old 'super senior' the secret to living a long life. Here's what she said
13 Sep 2023
Bella Bernstein, a 104-year-old former soprano and one of the super seniors at the Donald Berman Jewish Eldercare Centre in Montreal, shared her secret to lo...
13 Sep 2023
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BDS resolutions down, ‘anti-Israel events’ up on college campuses last year, ADL tally shows
13 Sep 2023
According to a report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the number of student governments passing resolutions to boycott Israel decreased significantly la...
13 Sep 2023
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The Prince and I // A visit to the palace brings an orphan’s experience full circle
13 Sep 2023
Rabbi Aron Litwin of Manchester, England, had a chance encounter with Prince William in the gardens of Buckingham Palace during a visit for a garden party. R...
13 Sep 2023
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The Library of Ancient Alexandria // An inside look at the library that housed the Greek translation of the Torah
13 Sep 2023
The Library of Alexandria was a renowned bibliographic wonderland in Egypt, established over 2,300 years ago. Founded by the first two Ptolemies of Egypt, it...
13 Sep 2023
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David H. Rosmarin // Center for Anxiety
13 Sep 2023
Dr. David H. Rosmarin, a noted Harvard psychologist and entrepreneur, shares his personal journey dealing with anxiety and the power of emunah (faith) and bi...
13 Sep 2023
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All the Narishkeit Unfit to Print // Academic ignorance is a thing
13 Sep 2023
The New York Times published a correction after inaccurately characterizing Yiddish speakers as monolingual in an article. The academic who wrote the article...
13 Sep 2023
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Church moves to cover Philadelphia monument to a Nazi military formation — temporarily
13 Sep 2023
The Ukrainian Catholic Church in Philadelphia has announced plans to temporarily cover a controversial monument in St. Marys Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. The...
13 Sep 2023
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Reading Babel in Odessa During Wartime
13 Sep 2023
The author reflects on reading Isaac Babel's Odessa Stories in Odessa and how it shapes his perception of the city. He observes the similarities between the ...
13 Sep 2023
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The Shofar of Dreams
13 Sep 2023
Rabbi Shlomo Goren, the chief rabbi of the Israeli Defense Forces, had two significant experiences blowing the shofar in historic locations. In 1956, a shofa...
13 Sep 2023
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Avoiding germs, guzzling water, searching their souls: How 5 cantors prep for the High Holidays
12 Sep 2023
In preparation for the High Holidays, cantors employ various strategies to ensure their physical and spiritual readiness. A cantor's week leading up to the H...
12 Sep 2023
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For a Chinese-Jewish Rosh Hashanah, date cookies that recall the cultural blend of the Silk Road
12 Sep 2023
This article discusses the author's experience of blending Chinese and Jewish traditions for Rosh Hashanah by making Chinese date paste cookies shaped like f...
12 Sep 2023
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Lawsuit alleges that California school district illegally approved ‘antisemitic’ ethnic studies curriculum
12 Sep 2023
Several Jewish groups, including the Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee, have filed a lawsuit against the Santa Ana Unified School Dist...
12 Sep 2023
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Andy Samberg plays a famous Jewish WWII photographer in upcoming biopic
12 Sep 2023
The upcoming biopic "Lee" tells the story of Lee Miller, a model-turned-wartime-photojournalist, and David E. Scherman, a Jewish photographer who often worke...
12 Sep 2023
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Lawsuit alleges California school district illegally approved ‘antisemitic’ ethnic studies curriculum
12 Sep 2023
Several Jewish groups, including the Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee, have filed a lawsuit against the Santa Ana Unified School Dist...
12 Sep 2023
JTA
Andy Samberg plays a famous Jewish WWII photographer in upcoming biopic
12 Sep 2023
The upcoming biopic, "Lee," depicts the historic wartime photography partnership of model-turned-wartime-photojournalist Lee Miller and Jewish photographer D...
12 Sep 2023
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A Reform synagogue in Brooklyn is holding special High Holidays services for Israelis
12 Sep 2023
Congregation Beth Elohim, a Reform synagogue in Brooklyn, is offering special High Holidays services for Israelis living in the area. The initiative aims to ...
12 Sep 2023
Between The Lines
Helping The Next Generation Appreciate ‘The Treasure’ Of Being Jewish
12 Sep 2023
In this piece, the author expresses gratitude for the support of paid subscribers and shares a link to a 45-minute conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning j...
12 Sep 2023
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Fiction // Remnants, Like Dust in Pocket Seams
12 Sep 2023
The story, "Remnants, Like Dust in Pocket Seams," is about Harry, who owns a shoe business with his sister Ilo in a neighborhood that is far from their own c...
12 Sep 2023
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Jewish drag performers inspire a history of the art form in New York
12 Sep 2023
"Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City" by Elyssa Maxx Goodman is a new book that documents the history of drag in New York City....
12 Sep 2023
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Unetaneh Tokef, the High Holidays’ roll call of ruin, is heartbreakingly real for the Ukrainian Jews I’ve gotten to know
12 Sep 2023
The author reflects on the significance of the prayer Unetaneh Tokef, which catalogs calamities that may befall Jews in the coming year, and its resonance wi...
12 Sep 2023
Forward
She voted against creating a day to end 'Jew hatred.' Now she’s introducing a bill to combat antisemitism.
12 Sep 2023
New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif, who faced criticism for voting against a resolution to create a day to end Jew-hatred, is now introducing her own ...
12 Sep 2023
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Anthony Hopkins Plays a Holocaust Hero in Upcoming Movie About Kindertransport
12 Sep 2023
The upcoming film "One Life" tells the story of Nicholas Winton and the Kindertransport, in which he helped move 669 children out of Nazi-occupied Prague and...
12 Sep 2023
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Mary Ann Stein, philanthropist who supported social justice in US and Israel, dies at 80
12 Sep 2023
Mary Ann Stein, the founding president of The Moriah Fund, a private foundation that supports human and civil rights in the US and Israel, as well as causes ...
12 Sep 2023
Forward
Israel's Supreme Court is ruling on its own future. What should American Jews do?
12 Sep 2023
The Israeli Supreme Court is currently deliberating on legislation that would weaken the judiciary, and American Jews are facing a choice on how to respond. ...
12 Sep 2023
Jewish Currents
An Anti-Migrant Offensive In Israel - Recent police violence against Israel’s Eritrean minority is a window into the government’s escalating hostility towards non-Jewish immigrants.
12 Sep 2023
The Israeli government's escalating hostility towards non-Jewish immigrants, particularly Eritrean migrants, is evident in recent police violence and crackdo...
12 Sep 2023
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‘Maus,’ Nazi parallels and a Shylock reference make appearances at Senate hearing on book bans
12 Sep 2023
A Senate hearing on school book bans recently took place at Capitol Hill, where the debate on parental control over children's access to books in schools and...
12 Sep 2023
Moment
From 1986 | The Paavo Nurmi Marathon: Where are the Jews?
12 Sep 2023
The article discusses the experiences of the writer, Nancy Datan, who ran the Paavo Nurmi Marathon in 1986 and reflects on her identity as a Jew living in sm...
12 Sep 2023
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Why the Israeli ‘Euphoria’ creator couldn’t wait to go to jail
12 Sep 2023
"Bad Boy," a TV series by Ron Leshem and Hagar Ben-Asher, is based on the true story of Daniel Chen, a successful stand-up comedian who grew up in a juvenile...
12 Sep 2023
Forward
This year, Americans and Israelis will be consuming 390 million pounds of this beloved Jewish ingredient
12 Sep 2023
Honey is a beloved Jewish ingredient that has a rich history and is commonly consumed in both America and Israel. The tradition of honey consumption goes bac...
12 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Etched in Memory
12 Sep 2023
The author shares a personal story of her troubled teenage years and how one defining moment changed her life. Despite facing conflict and tension at home, s...
12 Sep 2023
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The Conversation Continues: Grayed Out
12 Sep 2023
This text discusses the challenges faced by individuals with food addiction or compulsive overeating. It highlights the misconception that willpower alone ca...
12 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Remembering the Mommy of Maalot Dafna
12 Sep 2023
This article titled "Remembering the Mommy of Maalot Dafna" pays tribute to Chedva Raskin, a beloved figure in the Maalot Dafna community. The author describ...
12 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Trust Fund: Chapter 10
12 Sep 2023
In Chapter 10 of "Trust Fund," Akiva is feeling lost and uncertain about his future. He realizes that he has no idea where he is going and is overwhelmed by ...
12 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Right on Time?
12 Sep 2023
The author of this article sets out to explore how she and six other women spend their time on a daily basis. The experiment takes place during the month of ...
12 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Passing Judgment
12 Sep 2023
The article discusses the topic of judging others from various angles. It addresses the issue of misjudgment, particularly in the case of a teenager who gets...
12 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Flashback: Editor’s Letter, Issue 608
12 Sep 2023
This article is a summary of the "Flashback: Editors Letter" from Issue 608 of Mishpacha Magazine, originally featured in Family First, Issue 860. Unfortunat...
12 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
An Offer We Dare Not Refuse
12 Sep 2023
In this piece, the author reflects on the approach of the new year and the passing of time. They express a desire to make changes and improvements in the pre...
12 Sep 2023
Moment
Opinion | For Israel, Days of Judgment Are Looming
12 Sep 2023
The author argues that the upcoming Days of Awe in Israel, between the Jewish New Year and the Day of Atonement, may be disastrous for Israeli democracy. The...
12 Sep 2023
Forward
A Talmudic tale gets a 12th-century Chinese twist in children’s book aimed at diverse Jewish readers
12 Sep 2023
"Zhen Yu and the Snake" is a new children's book by Erica Lyons that reimagines a Talmudic tale set in 12th-century Kaifeng, China, where the first Jewish co...
12 Sep 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Movie that Illustrates the Demise of American Jewry
12 Sep 2023
The author of this piece watched Adam Sandler's latest movie, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, and found it to be an abomination. The movie, a parod...
12 Sep 2023
Moment
Opinion | Three (Not So) Little Words
12 Sep 2023
In this opinion piece, the author discusses three words that are often seen as taboo when criticizing Israel: apartheid, racist, and fascist. While these wor...
12 Sep 2023