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
Forward
Has Woody Allen ever told you how lucky he is?
5 Sep 2023
Woody Allen's 50th film, "Coup de Chance," premiered at the Venice International Film Festival. There were rumors that it could be Allen's last film, but he ...
5 Sep 2023
JTA
Fan ejected from US Open match after chanting Nazi phrase at German player Alexander Zverev
5 Sep 2023
During a recent match at the U.S. Open, a spectator was ejected for chanting a Nazi anthem at German player Alexander Zverev. Zverev alerted the umpire, who ...
5 Sep 2023
Lilith
Vintage Eye Candy for the New Year
5 Sep 2023
This text reflects on the tradition of sending New Year cards in the Jewish community. The author, reflecting on their childhood, describes how their mother ...
5 Sep 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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OK, Is It All Over?
5 Sep 2023
The podcast discusses a recent WSJ poll showing Trump leading DeSantis by 46 points in the GOP race for the 2024 election, raising questions about whether th...
5 Sep 2023
JTA
Barcelona resumes ‘sister city’ relationship with Tel Aviv, reversing former mayor’s decision
5 Sep 2023
Barcelona's new mayor, Jaume Collboni, has announced the restoration of the sister cities relationship between Barcelona and Tel Aviv, reversing the previous...
5 Sep 2023
Forward
Jack Lew, Orthodox Jew who led US Treasury, is Biden’s pick for Israel ambassador
5 Sep 2023
President Joe Biden has chosen Jack Lew, an Orthodox Jew, as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel. Lew, who previously served as Secretary of the Treasury unde...
5 Sep 2023
JTA
Ishay Ribo, Orthodox Israeli pop star, delivers rock concert-religious revival mashup at Madison Square Garden
5 Sep 2023
Israeli pop star Ishay Ribo, known for his blend of pop music and liturgical lyrics, delivered a unique concert experience at Madison Square Garden. The show...
5 Sep 2023
Kveller
The Simple Way I’m Preparing for the High Holidays
5 Sep 2023
In this article, the author discusses their approach to preparing for the High Holidays, specifically during the month of Elul leading up to Rosh Hashanah. T...
5 Sep 2023
JTA
Jack Lew, Orthodox Jew who led US Treasury, is Biden’s pick for Israel ambassador
5 Sep 2023
President Joe Biden has chosen Orthodox Jew Jack Lew to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel. Lew, who previously served as secretary of the treasury ...
5 Sep 2023
Forward
Elon Musk threatens $4 billion lawsuit against ADL
5 Sep 2023
Tech mogul Elon Musk has threatened to file a $4 billion lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), accusing them of being the biggest generators of a...
5 Sep 2023
JTA
Elon Musk threatens to sue ADL for billions of dollars, blaming Jewish group for lost revenue
5 Sep 2023
Elon Musk has threatened to sue the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for up to $22 billion, accusing the Jewish group of causing a 60% drop in advertising revenu...
5 Sep 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Jewish day camps work. Are they in your investment portfolio?
5 Sep 2023
Jewish day camps have seen increasing investment, growth, and operational success since 2020. They have become recognized for their impact on campers, staff,...
5 Sep 2023
Future of Jewish
The Powerful Connection Between Kabbalah and Mental Health
5 Sep 2023
This article discusses the connection between Kabbalah, a school of thought in Jewish mysticism, and mental health. Clinical psychotherapist Charles Goldberg...
5 Sep 2023
Between The Lines
What Can Diaspora Jews Do To Support Israel’s Protest Movement? Plenty.
5 Sep 2023
Prominent American-Israeli author Daniel Gordis, along with authors and lecturers Yossi Klein Halevi and Matti Friedman, urge diaspora Jews to support the pr...
5 Sep 2023
Forward
With Burning Man caked in mud, Jewish camp saved the day
5 Sep 2023
Despite the rain and mud that plagued the Burning Man festival in Nevada, the Jewish camp that leads the annual Kabbalat Shabbat service persisted and improv...
5 Sep 2023
Forward
Netanyahu reportedly in talks to compromise on judicial overhaul
5 Sep 2023
Representatives from Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and Benny Gantz's National Unity party are reportedly in advanced negotiations for a possible compromis...
5 Sep 2023
Haaretz Weekly
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Israeli protest movement hopes to win over voters in local elections
5 Sep 2023
Israeli protest movement, which has been active for the past eight months against the Netanyahu government's attempts to change Israeli democracy, is shiftin...
5 Sep 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Ukrainian refugee stories are being forgotten. This Canadian writer is on a mission to tell them
5 Sep 2023
Canadian writer Marina Sonkina has released a new book titled "Ukrainian Portraits," aiming to shine a light on the forgotten stories of Ukrainian refugees a...
5 Sep 2023
18forty
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Infidelity: Consequences and Aftermath [Teshuva 3/5]
5 Sep 2023
This episode of the 18Forty Podcast focuses on the topic of infidelity and its consequences. The anonymous guest shares their experiences and struggles with ...
5 Sep 2023
18forty
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Infidelity: Consequences and Aftermath [Teshuva 3/5]
5 Sep 2023
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the anonymous guest discusses the consequences and aftermath of infidelity. They explore topics such as saving a rela...
5 Sep 2023
Lehrhaus
Aggadic Poetry
5 Sep 2023
In this article, Dovid Campbell highlights the power of aggadah, the non-legal portion of the Talmud, in providing insight into Jewish thought and experience...
5 Sep 2023
Tablet
Not Everybody’s Protest Novel
5 Sep 2023
"Chain-Gang All-Stars" by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah has received widespread praise as a provocative and powerful novel, but this article presents a dissenting...
5 Sep 2023
Tablet
Embracing My Whole Self, Through Food
5 Sep 2023
The author, a person with dual Israeli and American identities, found solace and acceptance in her cultural heritage through the connection to Israeli food. ...
5 Sep 2023
Tablet
Schools Should Not Be Factories
5 Sep 2023
New York City public schools will now begin each day with two to five minutes of breathing exercises instead of prayer, as announced by Mayor Eric Adams. Thi...
5 Sep 2023
Moment
Fiction // Levi
4 Sep 2023
This fictional story follows a young Jewish boy named Levi as he navigates through the disturbing images he sees on the way to school and his thoughts on Geo...
4 Sep 2023
Moment
Fiction // Mirušenka Moja
4 Sep 2023
In "Miruenka Moja" by Kathryn Winter, the protagonist, Teresa, leaves her brother's home to work as a housekeeper for a Jewish couple and their daughter, Mir...
4 Sep 2023
Rationalist Judaism
The Ultimate Mishnah
4 Sep 2023
The author discusses the importance of books in Jewish life and how the Charedi community has dominated the publishing field for many years, particularly thr...
4 Sep 2023
Forward
Elon Musk accuses ADL of being ‘biggest generators of anti-Semitism’ on Twitter
4 Sep 2023
Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter (now rebranded as X), has accused the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) of being the biggest generators of anti-Semitism on the platform...
4 Sep 2023
Forward
'The overhaul opened their eyes': Israeli youth publicly refuse draft
4 Sep 2023
Israeli teenagers from the organization Youth Against Dictatorship staged a protest against the draft at the historic Tel Aviv high school, Herzliya Hebrew G...
4 Sep 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Shana U’Pireish
4 Sep 2023
Rabbi Victor Urecki, a Yeshiva University-trained rabbi, is currently serving as a rabbi in a Conservative synagogue, despite his knowledge of Halacha and hi...
4 Sep 2023
The Beinart Notebook
Why Republicans Fear China More than Democrats
4 Sep 2023
In a column for the New York Times, Peter Beinart examines why Republicans in the United States are more likely to view China as an enemy compared to Democra...
4 Sep 2023
Moment
From the Newsletter | What Would Golda Think of Israel Today?
4 Sep 2023
In this interview with director Guy Nattiv, he discusses his film "Golda," which focuses on the 19 days of the 1973 Yom Kippur War that define the legacy of ...
4 Sep 2023
Call Me Back
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The inner workings of an untold (Iran) deal - with Rich Goldberg
4 Sep 2023
In this episode, Rich Goldberg discusses the intricacies of a potential U.S.-Iran deal and the recent release of U.S. hostages by Iran, analyzing its implica...
4 Sep 2023
Future of Jewish
Should Israel get a divorce?
4 Sep 2023
The article discusses the split of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah following King Solomon's death, and how this division still affects Jewish people today. ...
4 Sep 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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Jerusalem as a Contested City: Role Model or Cautionary Tale?
4 Sep 2023
Dr. Marik Shtern of the Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research explores the complex nature of Jerusalem as both a segregated and integrated city in Israel/P...
4 Sep 2023
Tel Aviv Review
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Jerusalem as a Contested City: Role Model or Cautionary Tale?
4 Sep 2023
In this discussion, Dr. Marik Shtern, a political geographer and research fellow, examines the paper he co-authored on shared spaces in contested cities, foc...
4 Sep 2023
Torah 101
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#78: Preparing for Messiah
4 Sep 2023
This podcast discusses the anticipation and preparation for the arrival of the Messiah in Jewish tradition. It emphasizes the importance of being prepared fo...
4 Sep 2023
The Habura
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Shouldn't We All Be Haredim? - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
4 Sep 2023
In this Q&A session with Rabbi Joseph Dweck, the discussion revolves around the question of whether everyone should strive to become Haredim, or ultra-Orthod...
4 Sep 2023
Forward
Netanyahu orders crackdown on migrants after unrest involving Eritrean asylum seekers in Tel Aviv
3 Sep 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for increased efforts to deport African asylum seekers following a violent clash between rival Eritrean ...
3 Sep 2023
JTA
Elon Musk is amplifying a self-declared antisemite’s call to ban the ADL from X
3 Sep 2023
Elon Musk recently engaged with white nationalists and antisemites who are calling for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to be banned from Twitter. Musk, who ...
3 Sep 2023
JTA
Netanyahu orders crackdown on migrants after unrest involving Eritrean asylum seekers in Tel Aviv
3 Sep 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for renewed efforts to remove African asylum seekers from the country after clashes between Eritrean gro...
3 Sep 2023
Forward
Netanyahu welcomes Black Democratic Congress members as he angles for White House invite
3 Sep 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with ten members of the Congressional Black Caucus in Jerusalem in an attempt to improve his relationship with ...
3 Sep 2023
Forward
US officials call for Yad Vashem’s ‘independence’ amid reports that Netanyahu plans to fire Holocaust memorial’s director
3 Sep 2023
US officials, including the State Department's special envoy on Holocaust issues and the special envoy to combat antisemitism, have called on Israel to prese...
3 Sep 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
The imminent Demise of Political Conservatism
3 Sep 2023
In this text, the author discusses their political leanings as a conservative, influenced by their religious beliefs. They highlight that political conservat...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Can’t We Just Get Along
3 Sep 2023
The article explores the conflicts and tensions that often arise when Orthodox Jews move into new communities. It discusses a specific example in Toms River,...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Good Deeds Make Good Neighbors
3 Sep 2023
In various communities throughout North America, Orthodox Jewish synagogues are engaging in altruistic projects to help their non-Jewish neighbors and improv...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
In Search of Spirituality: A Symposium
3 Sep 2023
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and a symposium of Jewish leaders discuss the decline of spirituality in Orthodox Jewish life and ways to address it. Rabbi Yossi M...
3 Sep 2023