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This article is a flashback to an issue of Mishpacha Magazine called "The First Day of School." It was originally featured in Family First, Issue 858.

The article tells the story of Bat-Sheva Dagan, a Jewish teenager who worked as a prisoner at Auschwitz during the Holocaust. She noticed that a Nazi guard n...

"You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah," a new Netflix film, follows Stacy Friedman as she undergoes the process of becoming a bat mitzvah and explores th...

The article discusses the current crisis of unity within the IDF, the people's army of Israel. Traditionally viewed as a beloved and trusted institution repr...

The IDF, long seen as a unifying force in Israeli society, is facing a crisis of unity amid challenges such as opposition by reservists to government plans a...

The article discusses a partnership called "To Teach and To Learn" between the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund in San Francisco and American J...

Recent months have seen a surge in Canadian workers from various industries joining labor unions and participating in strikes, marking a notable shift in uni...

Rav Aharon Moshe Schechter, the Rosh Yeshiva of Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin and member of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah, passed away, leaving the Torah world in mour...

Israel is currently facing a surge in murders, with a particular focus on the Arab Israeli sector. The government has been criticized for not effectively add...

The Sackler brothers, Arthur, Mortimer, and Raymond, came from an impoverished background and overcame many obstacles to become successful in the pharmaceuti...

In this article, the author discusses two incidents where the media reported allegations against Orthodox Jews without verifying the facts. In the first inci...

The author reflects on their journey of exploring their Ukrainian Jewish heritage and grappling with their identity. They recount their discovery of their gr...

The township of Jackson in New Jersey has agreed to pay $575,000 in a settlement with the state attorney general to resolve a lawsuit alleging that local ord...

Israel made history at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Valencia, Spain, by winning its first-ever gold medals in the sport. The Israeli team w...

This article explores the challenge of transcending Germany's past for Jewish artists. While there has been an influx of Jews from the former Soviet Union to...

In this article, the author discusses the issue of military service exemptions for Charedi Jews in Israel. The author argues that while all Israelis should h...

In this discussion, journalist Adam Rasgon delves into Palestinian politics with Neri Zilber. They focus on Rasgon's recent co-authored article in Foreign Po...

Neri Zilber and journalist Adam Rasgon discuss the intricate dynamics of Palestinian politics, focusing on the article "The Palestinian Leader Who Survived t...

The Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) at the University of California, Berkeley, reported that their house was vandalized with shellfish in what they...

The term "bagel" is commonly used in tennis to describe a set where one player scores no points, winning with a score of 6-0. The term originated from Jewish...

President Yitzchak Herzog is hopeful about mediating between the different factions in Israeli society. He sees the chareidi parties as key players in achiev...

In this issue of Mishpacha Magazine, various musicians and composers share their experiences and inspirations behind their Jewish music. Eli Gerstner talks a...

The recent death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, former head of Russian mercenary group Wagner, is seen as another example of Russia's long history of settling scores ...

The article provides a recipe for wholesome granola cookie stix. The cookies are made with whole wheat flour, wheat germ, eggs, sugar, oil, baking powder, ba...

In this article, the author discusses a situation involving their daughter Sori and Toby, the child of their neighbor Lanni. Lanni has been complaining that ...

In this personal anecdote, the author, Perel, expresses her resistance to attending camp and leaving behind her creative passion for painting. Her mother ins...

Rav Aharon Schechter, the Rosh Yeshivah of Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin Yeshiva, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of nurturing ben Torah who lived live...

This article presents two plant-based side dishes that can be enjoyed during barbecue season. The first recipe is for Syrian Potato Salad, which includes boi...

This article discusses different types of stomach pain in children and teenagers and how to recognize, treat, and prevent them. One common type is gastroente...

The author, a Jewish day school student, reflects on their visit to the city of Hebron and the lack of education about Palestinian history in their Jewish sc...

Betty Friedan was a renowned feminist writer and activist, most famously known for her book The Feminine Mystique. She played a prominent role in the women's...

"Golda" is a film that portrays the life of Golda Meir, Israel's first and only female prime minister, focusing on her leadership during the Yom Kippur War. ...

"PORTICO: Cooking and Feasting in Rome's Jewish Kitchen" by Leah Koenig is a new cookbook that explores the 2,000-year old Jewish history in Rome and the vib...

The author discusses the laws of kashrut for birds and the different viewpoints of Jewish scholars regarding the signs that determine whether a bird is koshe...

The podcast discusses the potential crisis looming as the judge set Donald Trump's trial date for the day before Super Tuesday next year. This decision raise...

In this personal reflection, a rabbi discusses how their students give them hope for the future. The rabbi received a necklace with the word "hope" spelled o...

Joshua Malina, actor and activist, draws parallels between the recent Hollywood strikes and the Israeli protest movement. He emphasizes the need to bridge di...

According to Future of Jewish, Jews have historically dominated the field of comedy, with Time Magazine estimating in 1978 that 80% of all comedians were Jew...

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the mental and emotional distress already experienced by many children and young people. Studies show that a significan...

In late July, the Israeli government passed a bill known as the "reasonableness bill" to diminish the power of the Supreme Court and empower the legislature,...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, legal scholar Martha Minow discusses the limitations of teshuva (repentance) and the role of forgiveness in law and h...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, legal scholar Martha Minow discusses forgiveness, law, and the limitations of teshuva (repentance). The conversation ...

The author discusses the connection between modern Hebrew poetry and traditional Jewish sources, using Yehuda Amichai's poem "Beterem" as an example. The poe...

Documents submitted to a federal court lawsuit reveal that Qatar made substantial bribes to FIFA committee members in order to secure the hosting rights for ...

The article discusses the historical significance of coffeehouses in Jewish culture. Beginning in Europe in the 18th century, coffeehouses served as a replac...

"You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" is a Netflix movie produced and starred in by Adam Sandler. The film stands out for its deep Jewish representation...

In this "Bintel Brief" article from The Forward, a reader writes in seeking advice on how to make amends with a friend they hadn't reached out to after the f...

A Jew who is not observant wonders if it is acceptable to take off classes for Yom Kippur, despite not being religiously committed. The person's roommate, wh...

This article explores the meaning and interpretation of Donald Trump's mug shot and discusses the philosophical perspective of Emmanuel Levinas, a Jewish phi...

In this Forward article, the author responds to a reader's dilemma about whether they should forgive their father, who supports Trump, before Yom Kippur. The...