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Jewish Review of Books Akedat Hannah 12 Sep 2023
The text discusses the story of Akedat Hannah, the sacrifice of Hannah and her son Samuel, and its connection to the binding of Isaac and other instances of ...
12 Sep 2023
Moment Beshert | “B,” as in Beshert 12 Sep 2023
In this personal essay, the author reflects on his decision to start dating shortly after his wife's sudden passing. Despite societal expectations for a prol...
12 Sep 2023
Forward I fast on Yom Kippur but don’t go to synagogue. And there are plenty of Jews like me 12 Sep 2023
The author shares their personal experience of fasting on Yom Kippur without engaging in other religious practices like prayer or going to synagogue. They re...
12 Sep 2023
Forward From ‘Star Wars’ to Madonna: 11 times shofars showed up outside shul 12 Sep 2023
The shofar, a hollow horn made from the head of a ram, goat, or antelope, is primarily used in religious rituals. However, it has also made appearances in va...
12 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle How do you measure success in a Jewish classroom? 12 Sep 2023
Measuring success in a Jewish classroom raises questions about what defines achievement in Jewish studies, emphasizing the balance between collective standar...
12 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle The renaissance of halachah in modern Israel 12 Sep 2023
The text explores the revival of Jewish law (halachah) in modern Israel, showcasing how it has evolved to address not only individual and communal matters bu...
12 Sep 2023
Kveller In the Face of Infertility, Rosh Hashanah Brought Me Hope 12 Sep 2023
The author reflects on her experience of infertility and its connection to Rosh Hashanah. On one Rosh Hashanah, which fell nine days after her first embryo t...
12 Sep 2023
Forward Israel's day of judgment: Supreme Court hears petitions against Netanyahu's judicial coup 12 Sep 2023
The article discusses the Supreme Court hearings in Israel regarding a law passed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government that allows the Knesset t...
12 Sep 2023
Kveller This Persistent Jewish Teen Helped Bring Mandatory Holocaust Education to Arkansas Schools 12 Sep 2023
David Ronnel, a Jewish teenager from Arkansas, took it upon himself to address the lack of Holocaust education in his state. He joined a group advocating for...
12 Sep 2023
Jewish History Uncensored headphones #156 - Relating to the Judgment of Rosh HaShana 12 Sep 2023
In this episode, the discussion revolves around significant events such as the reforming of the Israeli Supreme Court and the advancements in AI, exploring t...
12 Sep 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Why Does Biden Lie So Much? 12 Sep 2023
The podcast discusses President Biden's tendency to exaggerate or fabricate stories to enhance his image, such as claiming to have been in New York on Septem...
12 Sep 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy From avoidance to engagement: What I learned by bringing American Jewish social justice leaders to Israel 12 Sep 2023
The Jewish Social Justice Roundtable organized a trip to Israel and the Palestinian territories in partnership with the New Israel Fund, with the aim of shif...
12 Sep 2023
Forward Everything you need to know about today's Supreme Court vs. Netanyahu government drama – and what's at stake for Israel 12 Sep 2023
On September 12, 2023, a historic hearing took place at the Israeli Supreme Court to challenge a law passed by the Netanyahu government. This law eliminates ...
12 Sep 2023
Future of Jewish Five Things You Got Wrong About Israelis 12 Sep 2023
The article discusses common misconceptions about Israelis and aims to debunk five common stereotypes. The stereotypes include Israelis being rude, Israelis ...
12 Sep 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones This Jewish entrepreneur is offering an unorthodox solution to Canada's housing crisis 12 Sep 2023
Jewish entrepreneur Noam Dolgin, co-founder of CoHo BC, offers an innovative solution to Canada's housing crisis by "hacking" the market through group invest...
12 Sep 2023
18forty headphones Rabbi Michael Rosensweig: The Majesty of Torah Study [Teshuva 4/5] 12 Sep 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Michael Rosensweig discusses the importance of Torah study and its role in the process of teshuva (repentance)....
12 Sep 2023
18forty headphones Rabbi Michael Rosensweig: The Majesty of Torah Study [Teshuva 4/5] 12 Sep 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Michael Rosensweig discusses the importance of returning to Torah study as a means of teshuva (repentance). He ...
12 Sep 2023
Rationalist Judaism Controversial Kashrut 12 Sep 2023
The author discusses the controversy surrounding the kashrut of a particular species, which is commonly assumed to be not kosher. However, after researching ...
12 Sep 2023
Moment From Barbie to Artificial Intelligence and Everything in Between: A Wide-Open Conversation with Tiffany Shlain and Nadine Epstein 12 Sep 2023
Tiffany Shlain, an artist, feminist, internet pioneer, and author of "24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity, and Connection," e...
12 Sep 2023
Tablet Babyn Yar 12 Sep 2023
The Babyn Yar Memorial Foundation (BYMF) in Ukraine is receiving recognition and support for its work despite the recent resignation of artistic director Ily...
12 Sep 2023
Tablet Just Say No 12 Sep 2023
The article discusses the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases and the possibility of returning pandemic restrictions, such as school closures and mask mandates. ...
12 Sep 2023
Tablet Keeping Beekeeping in the Family 12 Sep 2023
Jonathan Landes, inspired by his son's beekeeping endeavors in the US, started a small urban beekeeping company called Chevra Honey in Melbourne, Australia. ...
12 Sep 2023
Tablet Duplicate test - A New Initiative for a New Year 12 Sep 2023
Tablet Magazine highlights the work of the Aleph Institute, an organization that provides support to incarcerated individuals and their families, while advoc...
12 Sep 2023
Jewish Insider Franklin Foer’s new Biden book portrays a Washington that still works — for now 12 Sep 2023
Franklin Foer's new book, "The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future," explores the early years of Biden's pr...
12 Sep 2023
Lehrhaus Restoring the (Recitation of) Korbanot 11 Sep 2023
The author discusses the recitation of korbanot, the daily prayers that recount the performance of sacrifices in the Beit Hamikdash (the Holy Temple). While ...
11 Sep 2023
Forward Israel's judicial overhaul is facing a new test — but for protesters, the fight is about much more than the courts 11 Sep 2023
Protests have been sweeping across Israel for the past 37 weeks, primarily in response to the government's plans to overhaul the courts. However, the demonst...
11 Sep 2023
Forward A Kanye West impersonator wore a ‘Jewish Lives Matter’ shirt at NY Fashion Week. Why? 11 Sep 2023
A Kanye West impersonator named Baron Jay Littleton Jr., also known as The Kanye Clone, wore a Jewish Lives Matter shirt at a fashion show during New York Fa...
11 Sep 2023
Forward One jalapeno cheddar with schmear — inside Mexico City's hand-rolled bagel renaissance 11 Sep 2023
Mexico City is experiencing a bagel boom, with at least five bakeries opening since 2020. These bakers have modified traditional New York bagel recipes to ad...
11 Sep 2023
Forward The late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ unpublished works to be digitized 11 Sep 2023
Unpublished writings and out-of-print work by the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, will soon be available online. The Jew...
11 Sep 2023
Forward Special election: Two Orthodox candidates face off in a close race for NY Assembly 11 Sep 2023
In a special election for the New York State Assembly, two Orthodox candidates are vying for the seat in Queens. Republicans are hoping for an upset by capit...
11 Sep 2023
Forward 2 more synagogues evacuated due to bomb threats ahead of High Holidays 11 Sep 2023
At least two more synagogues in the United States were evacuated due to bomb threats, adding to the wave of threats that have targeted dozens of synagogues a...
11 Sep 2023
Forward Tens of thousands rally for democracy ahead of top court hearing on Netanyahu law overhauling judiciary 11 Sep 2023
Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered outside Israel's Supreme Court ahead of a hearing that will decide whether to overturn a bill that rev...
11 Sep 2023
Forward Watch: What happens next with Israel's judicial overhaul? 11 Sep 2023
In a wide-ranging conversation, Daniel Gordis and Dahlia Scheindlin joined Forward's opinion editor, Laura E. Adkins, to discuss the potential outcomes of Is...
11 Sep 2023
Forward Member of Goyim Defense League extradited to Netherlands after allegedly projecting antisemitic message onto Anne Frank House 11 Sep 2023
A member of the Goyim Defense League, a neo-Nazi group based in Florida, has been extradited to the Netherlands to stand trial for projecting an antisemitic ...
11 Sep 2023
Kveller Allow Me to Introduce You to the Joy of Israeli Chocolate Milk in a Bag 11 Sep 2023
The author reminisces about their love for the Israeli tradition of drinking chocolate milk from a bag known as "shoko besakit." They describe the unique exp...
11 Sep 2023
Forward How to protect your congregation from swatting and bomb threats during High Holiday services 11 Sep 2023
Jewish institutions have been targeted by white supremacists with swatting calls and bomb threats aimed at disrupting services. The extremists behind these c...
11 Sep 2023
Forward Leni Reiss, longtime editor of Arizona Jewish weekly, dies at 84 11 Sep 2023
Leni Reiss, longtime editor of Jewish News in Arizona, passed away at the age of 84. Reiss, who battled pancreatic cancer, was known for her contributions to...
11 Sep 2023
Forward This city wants to make antisemitic flyers illegal as ‘hate litter’ 11 Sep 2023
San Diego City Councilmember Raul Campillo is proposing a law to make hate litter, specifically antisemitic flyers, illegal after several incidents of such f...
11 Sep 2023
Forward Elon Musk doubted biblical miracles but loves Mel Brooks 11 Sep 2023
Elon Musk's biography, written by historian Walter Isaacson, reveals that Musk doubted biblical miracles and questioned religious stories during his upbringi...
11 Sep 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah Going to Dangerous Places - Uman’s Jewish Pilgrimage 11 Sep 2023
The author questions the practice of Jewish pilgrimages to the Ukrainian village of Uman during the holiest time of the year, arguing that it detracts from t...
11 Sep 2023
Moment Jewish Word | Not That Kind of Rabbi 11 Sep 2023
The term "rabbi" has taken on a slang meaning in professions where having influential connections is important. It originated in the New York Police Departme...
11 Sep 2023
Moment Book Review | The Maker and Breaker of Ideas 11 Sep 2023
"The Controversialist: Arguments with Everyone, Left Right and Center" by Martin Peretz is a book that explores the life and influence of the author, who bou...
11 Sep 2023
Moment Book Review | The Baggage You Can’t Leave Behind 11 Sep 2023
In these three recently published memoirs by 20th-century Jewish refugees to America, the authors reflect on their immigrant experiences and the baggage they...
11 Sep 2023
Moment Book Review | The Voice Behind the ‘SWISH!’ 11 Sep 2023
The book review discusses "Marty Glickman: The Life of an American Jewish Sports Legend," a biography by Jeffrey S. Gurock. The book explores the life of Mar...
11 Sep 2023
Kveller ‘Fauda’ Is Coming Back for a 5th Season! 11 Sep 2023
Israeli TV series "Fauda" will be returning for a fifth season, despite previous indications that the fourth season would be the last. The show, which follow...
11 Sep 2023
Kveller Two New Barbra Streisand Albums Are Coming — Including New ‘Yentl’ Edition 11 Sep 2023
Barbra Streisand is set to release two new albums, Evergreens: Celebrating Six Decades and Yentl: 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. Evergreens will include 22...
11 Sep 2023
The Beinart Notebook Mahmoud Abbas’ Antisemitic Outburst 11 Sep 2023
Dana El Kurd, a political science professor and expert on the Palestinian national movement, will be discussing Mahmoud Abbas in a Zoom call cosponsored with...
11 Sep 2023
Forward For 'Rabbi On The Block,' the street is her pulpit 11 Sep 2023
The documentary film "Rabbi On The Block" explores the life and work of Chicago anti-violence advocate Tamar Manasseh. The film, directed by Brad Rothschild,...
11 Sep 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy Remember that back-to-school thrill? It’s still waiting for you 11 Sep 2023
As the new school year begins, it is important to remember that going back to school is not just for children. Adults can also benefit from the enriching exp...
11 Sep 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy Why ’employee resource groups’ are the next big thing in Jewish life 11 Sep 2023
Employee resource groups (ERGs) are emerging as an important aspect of Jewish life in the workplace. While there are many opportunities for young Jews to eng...
11 Sep 2023