Rationalist Judaism
Mission: Impossible
6 Sep 2023
The article discusses a new book called "The Great Zmanim Debate," written by Rabbi Aharon Notis, which addresses the topic of Torah and science. The book ar...
6 Sep 2023
Forward
JCC cancels slavery-focused talk by Jewish author + Biden picks new ambassador to Israel
6 Sep 2023
A Jewish author, Rachel Beanland, had a talk at a JCC in Florida canceled because her novel mentions slavery, which goes against new state laws limiting disc...
6 Sep 2023
JNS
Two wounded in Jerusalem terror stabbing
6 Sep 2023
Two people were wounded in a terrorist stabbing attack near the Jaffa Gate entrance to Jerusalem's Old City. The Israeli victim, a man in his 50s, was seriou...
6 Sep 2023
Forward
How a quintessentially Yiddish sensibility created a thoroughly modern Don Quixote
6 Sep 2023
Edith Grossman, a Jewish American translator who recently passed away at the age of 87, was known for her ability to translate works from Spanish into Englis...
6 Sep 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Rejecting the ‘false alternative’
6 Sep 2023
This article explores the relationship between humility and effective leadership, with a particular focus on Jewish teachings and traditions. It argues that ...
6 Sep 2023
Future of Jewish
Who betrayed Anne Frank and her family?
6 Sep 2023
In this article from Future of Jewish, it is discussed how Anne Frank and her family were discovered and betrayed while they were in hiding during the Holoca...
6 Sep 2023
Forward
Four 1,900-year-old Roman swords in near perfect condition found in cave near Dead Sea
6 Sep 2023
Four 1,900-year-old Roman swords have been found in a cave near the Dead Sea. The swords were discovered by archaeologists revisiting the cave to study an an...
6 Sep 2023
Forward
‘Tatami,’ a film inspired by Iran’s Israeli athlete boycott, is making movie history
6 Sep 2023
"Tatami," a groundbreaking film that marks the first co-production between Israeli and Iranian filmmakers, premiered at the Venice International Film Festiva...
6 Sep 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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As the 'Freedom Convoy' trial begins, reflections on the Canadian Jews who supported the movement
6 Sep 2023
The 'Freedom Convoy' trial has commenced, focusing on leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. The movement, which divided Canadian society, also received mixed...
6 Sep 2023
Moment
Daughter of History: From Holocaust Refugee to American Teenager with Susan Rubin Suleiman
6 Sep 2023
Susan Rubin Suleiman, a retired Harvard professor and author of the memoir "Daughter of History: Traces of an Immigrant Girlhood," discusses her experiences ...
6 Sep 2023
Jewish History Uncensored
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#155 - Tanya - Beinoni & Tzadik + Vilna Gaon on Beinoni
6 Sep 2023
This episode delves into the Tanya's differentiation between the levels of Beinoni and Tzadik, exploring how one can discern if someone possesses the soul of...
6 Sep 2023
Ami
The Ger Tzedek of Ukraine // A conversation with Yaakov (Igor) Siniakov, who serves as a Jewish chaplain in the Ukrainian Army
6 Sep 2023
Yaakov (Igor) Siniakov, a ger tzedek and Jewish chaplain in the Ukrainian Army, is interviewed by Rabbi Meir Stambler. Despite growing up in a non-religious ...
6 Sep 2023
Ami
Is There a Mole in the State Department? // Iran envoy Robert Malley faces the heat as an Iranian newspaper reveals disturbing details
6 Sep 2023
The latest controversy surrounding Robert Malley, the Biden administration's special envoy for Iran, raises concerns about a potential mole in the State Depa...
6 Sep 2023
Ami
David Sable // Doable
6 Sep 2023
David Sable, former global CEO/Chairman of advertising agency Young and Rubicam (now VMLY&R), is a renowned expert in marketing and digital expertise. With o...
6 Sep 2023
Ami
Sorry, Media // Distaste isn’t license to Slander
6 Sep 2023
The article discusses the backlash faced by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after he made a statement regarding restrictions on Palestinia...
6 Sep 2023
Culturally Jewish
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Forgotten Canadian sports icon Bobbie Rosenfeld gets an onstage revival in Barrie, Ont.
6 Sep 2023
"Forgotten Canadian sports icon Bobbie Rosenfeld is being brought back into the spotlight through a new biographical play in Barrie, Ontario. Rosenfeld, a Je...
6 Sep 2023
JTA
A Florida JCC canceled a slavery-focused talk with a Jewish author, citing ‘the current political climate’
6 Sep 2023
A Jewish community center in Florida canceled a talk by Jewish author Rachel Beanland, citing the current political climate. Beanland was scheduled to discus...
6 Sep 2023
Tablet
The Toxic Gentleness of the American Theater
6 Sep 2023
The American theater industry is undergoing significant changes, particularly accelerated by the pandemic. Younger, ambitious activists are reshaping the ind...
6 Sep 2023
Tablet
The Temple of Zoom
6 Sep 2023
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many synagogues have shifted to online platforms like Zoom for worship, classes, and meetings. Temple Micah in Washington, D.C.,...
6 Sep 2023
Tablet
Biden Backdoors Israel in the U.N., Rescinding Trump’s Recognition of Sovereignty over the Golan
6 Sep 2023
The article discusses the growing divide between the stated foreign policies of the United States and the policies being implemented on the ground, particula...
6 Sep 2023
Forward
NYC Mayor Eric Adams, refusing to pick a side, says Netanyahu and protesters both ‘love Israel’
5 Sep 2023
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, after his recent trip to Israel, commended both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the anti-Netanyahu protesters for their...
5 Sep 2023
JTA
‘Tatami,’ a film inspired by Iran’s Israeli athlete boycott, is making movie history
5 Sep 2023
The film Tatami, a co-production between Israeli and Iranian filmmakers, made its debut at the Venice International Film Festival. The movie tells the story ...
5 Sep 2023
JTA
Daniel Patrick Moynihan’s daughter boycotts namesake CUNY center over anti-Israel speech at law school graduation
5 Sep 2023
Maura Moynihan, the daughter of late New York Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, is boycotting the opening of a CUNY institution named after her father due to ...
5 Sep 2023
Forward
Makeup artist apologizes over prosthetic nose worn by Bradley Cooper in ‘Maestro’ film
5 Sep 2023
Makeup artist Kazu Hiro has apologized for the backlash over Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose in the film "Maestro," where Cooper plays Leonard Bernstein. So...
5 Sep 2023
JTA
Makeup artist apologizes over prosthetic nose worn by Bradley Cooper in ‘Maestro’ film
5 Sep 2023
Kazu Hiro, the makeup artist who transformed Bradley Cooper into Leonard Bernstein for the film "Maestro," has apologized for creating a prosthetic nose that...
5 Sep 2023
Forward
Jewish sailor Bill Pinkney, first Black person to circle the globe solo, dies at 87
5 Sep 2023
Bill Pinkney, a Jewish sailor who became the first African American to sail around the world solo, has passed away at the age of 87. His 22-month, 27,000-mil...
5 Sep 2023
JTA
Israeli Hebrew didn’t kill Yiddish. As a new exhibit in NYC shows, it gave it a new nest to live in.
5 Sep 2023
Although Hebrew is often seen as the victor over Yiddish as the language of the Jewish state, a new exhibition in New York City suggests that Hebrew has actu...
5 Sep 2023
Forward
By targeting the ADL, Musk has chosen Jews as his scapegoat
5 Sep 2023
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, recently threatened to sue the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), accusing them of falsely accusing him of being anti-Semi...
5 Sep 2023
JTA
First-of-its-kind Israel experience offers young Jewish communal professionals a month in Tel Aviv
5 Sep 2023
Birthright Israel Onward is introducing a monthlong professional development program in Tel Aviv called the Sullam Israel Residency. Designed for young profe...
5 Sep 2023
JTA
Looking to order Rosh Hashanah dinner in NYC? These 15 places can cater your holiday meal.
5 Sep 2023
New York Jewish Week has compiled a list of 15 restaurants and caterers in NYC that are offering Rosh Hashanah meals for takeaway or delivery. Options range ...
5 Sep 2023
Moment
Playing the Israel Card in the First GOP Debate
5 Sep 2023
The first GOP debate did not prioritize Jewish issues, including U.S.-Israel relations. However, Nikki Haley brought up the question of U.S. aid to Israel to...
5 Sep 2023
Forward
A Florida JCC canceled a Jewish author’s talk because her novel mentions slavery
5 Sep 2023
A Jewish author, Rachel Beanland, had her talk at a Florida JCC canceled because her book, "The House Is On Fire," mentions slavery. The JCC cited "complicat...
5 Sep 2023
JTA
Jewish sailor Bill Pinkney, first Black person to circle the globe solo, dies at 87
5 Sep 2023
Bill Pinkney, a Jewish sailor and the first African American to sail around the world solo, passed away at the age of 87. His 22-month, 27,000-mile journey i...
5 Sep 2023
Forward
Border police officer lightly wounded in West Bank attack, Palestinian assailant shot dead
5 Sep 2023
An Israeli Border Police officer was shot and lightly wounded in a shooting attack in the West Bank near the Argaman junction. The assailant, who had earlier...
5 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Software Savvy Part 9
5 Sep 2023
The article discusses the frustration of a woman who hired someone to set up software for her business but ended up paying high monthly fees for the software...
5 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Hashem’s Waze
5 Sep 2023
The article discusses the concept of Hashgachah pratis, or Divine Providence, and how it relates to our observance during the Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe). The...
5 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Blood Brothers
5 Sep 2023
The Renewal movement, an organization that facilitates kidney transplants within the frum (Orthodox Jewish) community, celebrates its 1,000th lifesaving proc...
5 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Viewing Ourselves Honestly
5 Sep 2023
The author reflects on the importance of self-scrutiny and introspection during the month of Elul leading up to the High Holidays. They share a story about a...
5 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Home Ground: Chapter 34
5 Sep 2023
In Chapter 34 of "Home Ground," the protagonist is at a school event where a game is being played between two schools. The game is going well and everyone is...
5 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Playing Second Fiddle to Trump
5 Sep 2023
This article discusses the current state of the Republican presidential nomination race, particularly in Iowa and New Hampshire, which are seen as influentia...
5 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Apple Thumb-Prints
5 Sep 2023
This article provides a recipe for apple thumbprint cookies, which are both adorable and delicious. The recipe includes instructions for making the cookie do...
5 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Selling Points with Master Salesman Andrew Singer
5 Sep 2023
Andrew Singer, a successful salesperson, shares some of his sales tips for business growth and income. He emphasizes the importance of listening to clients a...
5 Sep 2023
Mishpacha
Sticky Five-Spice Spare Ribs
5 Sep 2023
This recipe for Sticky Five-Spice Spare Ribs provides a delicious and flavorful way to prepare spare ribs. The author emphasizes the use of five-spice as a p...
5 Sep 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Yiddish 'Language'
5 Sep 2023
In this discussion about the Yiddish language, the writer addresses an article in the New York Times by Ilan Stavans and a critical response by Rabbi Yaakov ...
5 Sep 2023
Forward
Ishay Ribo, Orthodox Israeli pop star, delivers rock concert-religious revival mashup at Madison Square Garden
5 Sep 2023
Israeli Orthodox pop star Ishay Ribo made history as the first Israeli to headline Madison Square Garden in New York City. The concert, which took place just...
5 Sep 2023
Kveller
Fran Drescher Once Starred In a Raunchy Movie About Jewish Summer Camp
5 Sep 2023
Fran Drescher, known for her role in "The Nanny," was once a sex icon in a Jewish summer camp movie called "Gorp" in 1980. Directed by Joseph Ruben, the film...
5 Sep 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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Oslo at 30
5 Sep 2023
Ambassador Martin S. Indyk and Neri Zilber discuss the Oslo Accords on its 30th anniversary. They reflect on the signing of the agreement, the birth of the M...
5 Sep 2023
Israel Policy Pod
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Oslo at 30
5 Sep 2023
As the 30th anniversary of the Oslo Accords approaches, Ambassador Martin S. Indyk and host Neri Zilber reflect on the historic agreement between Israel and ...
5 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle
40,000 pupils predicted to attend Jewish schools by 2025
5 Sep 2023
The Institute for Jewish Policy Research predicts a significant rise in Jewish school enrollment in the UK, reaching 40,000 pupils by 2025, with a substantia...
5 Sep 2023
Forward
Fan ejected from US Open match after chanting Nazi phrase at German player Alexander Zverev
5 Sep 2023
During a U.S. Open tennis match, a spectator was ejected after chanting a Nazi anthem at German player Alexander Zverev. Zverev alerted the umpire, who asked...
5 Sep 2023