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Selection 6: Her Heart’s Desire // Hadassah Topperman
7 Sep 2023
Adina visits her mother and finds out that her sister, Sara, is getting divorced while pregnant. Adina decides to support Sara and help her through her pregn...
7 Sep 2023
Ami
Selection 5: Pizza Break // Racheli Lebovics
7 Sep 2023
In "Pizza Break" by Racheli Lebovics, the protagonist, Shayna, goes on a fourth date with a guy named Dov. Though he is nice, she starts noticing physical fe...
7 Sep 2023
Ami
Selection 4: Dangling Earrings // Aviva Frenkel
7 Sep 2023
In this short story titled "Dangling Earrings," author Aviva Frenkel explores the dynamics of gift-giving and receiving in a marriage. The protagonist, Reeni...
7 Sep 2023
Ami
Selection 3: Scars of War // Sara Wolf
7 Sep 2023
This excerpt tells the story of Minna and her husband Freddie during World War II. Freddie, suffering from battle fatigue, is unable to function normally and...
7 Sep 2023
Ami
Selection 2: A House of His Own // Raizy Friedman
7 Sep 2023
Meir Spitz, a 15-year-old boy, discovers that he owns a house through a conversation with his friend, Menachem Cohen. Confused and shocked, Meir confronts hi...
7 Sep 2023
Ami
Selection 1: The Check // Reva Braun
7 Sep 2023
In this excerpt from a novel, David Rothkopf, a wealthy man negotiating a real estate deal, is interrupted by his estranged father, Yoel Hertz, who comes to ...
7 Sep 2023
Forward
ADL CEO: Elon Musk is a ‘great innovator’ who engages with ‘users who are espousing antisemitism and hate’
7 Sep 2023
Elon Musk's recent engagement with users espousing antisemitism and hate on social media has frustrated ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt. While praising Musk's bu...
7 Sep 2023
Forward
An Oedipal tale of sex, violence, crooks, cutthroats and egg creams — set in the Jewish wilderness of the Lower East Side
7 Sep 2023
"Ravage & Son" by Jerome Charyn is a gritty historical crime novel set in the Lower East Side of New York City in 1912. The story revolves around Ben Ravage,...
7 Sep 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “The Memory & the Blessing” Edition
7 Sep 2023
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 83, is seen as a significant figure in the changing landscape of Israel. His contributions and t...
7 Sep 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Is This Another Sweetheart Deal for Hunter Biden?
7 Sep 2023
Eli Lake discusses on a podcast the news that Hunter Biden is facing indictment on a gun charge, rather than on allegations related to influence-peddling inv...
7 Sep 2023
People of the Pod
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Sen. Joni Ernst Reflects on the Abraham Accords and the Future of Arab-Israeli Engagement
7 Sep 2023
Senator Joni Ernst, a founding member of the Senate Abraham Accords Caucus, reflects on the achievements of the landmark deal and its importance to the Unite...
7 Sep 2023
JTA
ADL CEO: Elon Musk is a ‘great innovator’ who engages with ‘users who are espousing antisemitism and hate’
7 Sep 2023
The CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Jonathan Greenblatt, praised Elon Musk's business acumen but expressed frustration with his behavior in engaging...
7 Sep 2023
Forward
Elon Musk is not alone in criticizing the ADL
7 Sep 2023
In this collection of news updates, Elon Musk's criticism of the ADL is highlighted as not being an isolated viewpoint. The article also mentions various oth...
7 Sep 2023
Call Me Back
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Mohamed El-Erian on B-R-I-C-S (& J-E-T-S)
7 Sep 2023
In this episode of "Call Me Back," Mohamed El-Erian discusses the expansion of the BRICS nations and its implications for global economic structures, alongsi...
7 Sep 2023
Forward
High Holiday services are set to return this year — with a new eternal flame — to a Texas synagogue damaged in a 2021 arson
7 Sep 2023
Congregation Beth Israel in Austin, Texas, is preparing for High Holiday services with the installation of a new eternal flame made from the stained glass th...
7 Sep 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to authors Yossi Klein Halevi, Daniel Gordis and Matti Friedman
7 Sep 2023
Amidst Israel's judicial and political tumult, authors Yossi Klein Halevi, Daniel Gordis, and Matti Friedman emphasize the critical role of concerned North A...
7 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Nitzavim-Vayelech
7 Sep 2023
The discussion in this week's parashah, Nitzavim-Vayelech, focuses on personal growth and change as we approach the New Year. The text emphasizes that the jo...
7 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
The Chazon Ish, Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Karelitz
7 Sep 2023
In this two-part episode, the first part discusses the Chazon Ish, Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Karelitz, and his significant influence on the frum world. The hosts e...
7 Sep 2023
Forward
The Holocaust wasn't fueled by antisemitism, Hitler hated Jews for their money, says Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
7 Sep 2023
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas made controversial statements at a conference, claiming that Adolf Hitler's motivation for fighting Jews was not antisemi...
7 Sep 2023
Forward
Jewish Federations launch Rosh Hashanah letter-writing campaign to Evan Gershkovich
7 Sep 2023
The Jewish Federations of North America has launched a letter-writing campaign in support of Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who has been de...
7 Sep 2023
Future of Jewish
5 Extraordinary Women Who Shaped Israel's Military
7 Sep 2023
This article discusses five extraordinary women who have played significant roles in shaping Israel's military but are often overlooked by history. Devorah D...
7 Sep 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Kids need more than ‘stories.’ They need transcendence.
7 Sep 2023
In this personal reflection, the author discusses the importance of instilling a belief in God and spirituality in children. The author shares their own jour...
7 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Upper Class: Chapter 30
7 Sep 2023
In Chapter 30 of "Upper Class," Debbi appears visibly exhausted and expresses her intention to confess to their mother about a mistake that was made. The nar...
7 Sep 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How are Canadian Jewish leaders preparing for Israel's continued political crisis this fall?
7 Sep 2023
Canadian Jewish leaders are bracing for Israel's ongoing political crisis, particularly concerning a law limiting the judiciary's power, set for appeal on Se...
7 Sep 2023
Rationalist Judaism
Happy Jumping Elephant Day!
7 Sep 2023
Daf Yomi is discussing the concept of acquiring animals by lifting them up, with a specific question about how one would acquire an elephant. The Gemara cryp...
7 Sep 2023
Unorthodox
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Beautifully Jewish: Ep. 378
7 Sep 2023
"Beautifully Jewish: Ep. 378" is a new series on Unorthodox hosted by Stephanie Butnick and Tanya Singer, focusing on Jewish material culture and ritual obje...
7 Sep 2023
JTA
Jewish Federations launch Rosh Hashanah letter-writing campaign to Evan Gershkovich
7 Sep 2023
The Jewish Federations of North America have initiated a letter-writing campaign for Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia on e...
7 Sep 2023
Forward
Vivek Ramaswamy is guest of a podcaster who says Jews ‘own almost everything’
7 Sep 2023
Vivek Ramaswamy, an upstart Republican presidential candidate, appeared on the podcast of an influencer known for his anti-Semitic views. The influencer, Alb...
7 Sep 2023
JTA
Vivek Ramaswamy is guest of a podcaster who said Jews ‘own almost everything’
7 Sep 2023
Vivek Ramaswamy, an upstart Republican presidential candidate, appeared on a podcast hosted by Albert Faleski, known for making anti-Semitic remarks, includi...
7 Sep 2023
JTA
High Holiday services are set to return this year — with a new eternal flame — to a Texas synagogue damaged in a 2021 arson
7 Sep 2023
Congregation Beth Israel in Austin, Texas, which was damaged in an arson attack in 2021, is preparing to hold High Holiday services this year. The synagogue'...
7 Sep 2023
Tablet
Chaos Comes to Babyn Yar
7 Sep 2023
Russian filmmaker Ilya Khrazhanovsky has resigned as the artistic director of the Babyn Yar Memorial Foundation (BYMF) in Kyiv after the Ukrainian Security S...
7 Sep 2023
Tablet
The Fiddler in a Desert War
7 Sep 2023
The author recounts two separate experiences during the wars in Israel. In 1967, while visiting Kfar Blum, the author encounters a undermanned local defense ...
7 Sep 2023
Jewish Insider
Steven Fulop wants to be the first Jewish governor of New Jersey
7 Sep 2023
Steven Fulop, the three-term mayor of Jersey City, is running to become the first Jewish governor of New Jersey. Fulop, whose Judaism has influenced his mora...
7 Sep 2023
Tablet
A New Initiative for a New Year
7 Sep 2023
Tablet Magazine is highlighting the work of the Aleph Institute, an organization that provides support to incarcerated individuals and their families as well...
7 Sep 2023
Tablet
The South’s Jewish Proust
7 Sep 2023
Shelby Foote, a prominent American writer, is often recognized for his extensive trilogy on the Civil War. Despite his Jewish heritage on his mother's side, ...
7 Sep 2023
Tablet
Influencers Offer a New Challenge to Church Leadership
7 Sep 2023
The Orthodox Church is facing a new challenge to its authority from online influencers within its own ranks. These influencers, often young and male, engage ...
7 Sep 2023
Jewish Insider
Israeli FM Eli Cohen faces heat for diplomatic blunders
7 Sep 2023
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is facing criticism for his public statement about his meeting with his Libyan counterpart, which led to her sacking and f...
7 Sep 2023
Forward
Meet Mark Robinson, the Republican frontrunner in the North Carolina governor’s race accused of antisemitism
6 Sep 2023
Lieutenant Gov. Mark Robinson of North Carolina, a Republican candidate for governor, has faced accusations of antisemitism due to his past social media post...
6 Sep 2023
Forward
Cemetery manager says synagogue's insistence on temporary grave markers is about money, not Judaism
6 Sep 2023
A battle has erupted between Congregation Beth Jacob, an Orthodox synagogue in Atlanta, and Crestlawn Cemetery over a new rule that bars families from instal...
6 Sep 2023
Forward
Antisemities, right-winger, progressives... the ADL takes heat from all sides
6 Sep 2023
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a nonprofit fighting antisemitism, faces criticism from various perspectives. On one hand, white supremacists and overt ant...
6 Sep 2023
Forward
Antisemites, right-wingers, progressives ... the ADL takes heat from all sides
6 Sep 2023
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a nonprofit organization fighting antisemitism, faces criticism from various groups. White supremacists accuse the ADL of p...
6 Sep 2023
The Beinart Notebook
Abdelfattah Abusrour on “Beautiful Resistance”
6 Sep 2023
Abdelfattah Abusrour, the founder and director of the Alrowwad Cultural and Arts Society, discusses the concept of "beautiful resistance" in the context of t...
6 Sep 2023
JNS
Repentance reimagined
6 Sep 2023
As we approach Rosh Hashanah, the Hebrew month of Elul serves as a time of spiritual preparation for the Days of Judgment. During this month, communities eng...
6 Sep 2023
Forward
Tired of dry honey cake? Here's how to make it moist and delicious!
6 Sep 2023
In this article, the author recalls their childhood memories of disappointing dry honey cake and shares their own recipe for a moist and delicious version. T...
6 Sep 2023
JNS
Meet, pray, love: Florida retreat helps singles ease into Jewish holidays
6 Sep 2023
KavanahLife Singles, an organization led by Rabbi Sam Intrator, is planning a series of retreats in Miami Beach, Florida, during the High Holiday season. The...
6 Sep 2023
JTA
Meet Mark Robinson, the Republican frontrunner in the North Carolina governor’s race accused of antisemitism
6 Sep 2023
Mark Robinson, the Republican frontrunner in the North Carolina governors race, is facing accusations of antisemitism due to his past social media posts. Rob...
6 Sep 2023
Jewish Currents
The End of Widady - Settler attacks are rapidly depopulating Palestinian communities in Area C of the West Bank.
6 Sep 2023
The article discusses the forced depopulation of Palestinian communities in Area C of the West Bank due to settler attacks. It focuses on the case of the Abu...
6 Sep 2023
Forward
An Israeli flag football team forfeited a game on Shabbat. It won the European championship anyway.
6 Sep 2023
Israel's under-17 men's flag football team won a gold medal at the 2023 European Junior Flag Football Championships, despite having to forfeit a game on Shab...
6 Sep 2023
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Selection 2: A House of His Own // Raizy Friedman
6 Sep 2023
Meir Spitz, a 15-year-old boy, discovers that he owns a house, 14 Lincoln Drive, which was bought by his grandparents after his father passed away. Meir feel...
6 Sep 2023
JNS
Engaging with Israel at the micro and macro levels
6 Sep 2023
This article discusses the need to engage younger Jews in a more personal and individualized way when it comes to Israel advocacy. Many young Jews have grown...
6 Sep 2023