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8/26/23 – Shiur 433 – Conflict in marriage – how to fight effectively
25 Aug 2023
This shiur discusses conflict in marriage and provides insights on how to fight effectively. The discussion touches upon topics such as whether there are hal...
25 Aug 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Everybody Nose
25 Aug 2023
Phoebe Maltz Bovy wrote a column for the _Globe and Mail_ discussing the sexist backlash in Israel fueled by the religious right, which is seen as a threat t...
25 Aug 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Conversations We Love: Helen Mirren
25 Aug 2023
Dame Helen Mirren discusses her role in the film "Golda," where she portrays Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir during the Yom Kippur War. In an interview, sh...
25 Aug 2023
Tikvah
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Ran Baratz on the Roots of Israeli Angst
25 Aug 2023
In this podcast interview, Ran Baratz, editor of Israeli magazine Mida and contributor to the conservative newspaper Makor Rishon, discusses the ongoing prot...
25 Aug 2023
Tikvah
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Ran Baratz on the Roots of Israeli Angst
25 Aug 2023
In January of this year, protests began in Israel, with thousands of people taking to the streets every Saturday night to voice their discontent with the gov...
25 Aug 2023
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Soul Candles
25 Aug 2023
A group of Jewish leaders and artists are reviving the old Ashkenazi custom of measuring graves, known as feldmestn, to create dedicated candles that connect...
25 Aug 2023
Tablet
The Night They Drove Oliver Anthony Down
25 Aug 2023
This text explores the significance of the song "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" by The Band and compares it to a recent viral song by Oliver Anthony ca...
25 Aug 2023
Moment
From the Newsletter | Kohenet’s Final Ordination of Hebrew Priestesses
24 Aug 2023
The Kohenet Hebrew Priestess Institute (KHPI) has concluded its 18-year-long operation by ordaining its final group of priestesses and nonbinary priestexxes....
24 Aug 2023
Forward
After 547 days of war, I am ready to leave Ukraine again — this time, with sadness
24 Aug 2023
Helen Chervitz, a Jewish woman who immigrated from Ukraine to Boston in the late 1980s, returned to Ukraine with her husband as American citizens 25 years la...
24 Aug 2023
Forward
Conservative movement’s ban on rabbis officiating at interfaith weddings will stand
24 Aug 2023
The ban on Conservative rabbis officiating at interfaith weddings will remain in place, according to the Rabbinical Assembly's standards committee. The commi...
24 Aug 2023
Forward
Helen Mirren’s Golda is golden — but the film merely glitters
24 Aug 2023
The film "Golda," starring Helen Mirren as Golda Meir, showcases Meir's leadership during the Yom Kippur War. Mirren's performance is praised for its complex...
24 Aug 2023
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Helen Mirren’s Golda is golden — but the film merely glitters
24 Aug 2023
"Golda," featuring Helen Mirren as Golda Meir, focuses on Meir's leadership during the Yom Kippur War, portraying her complex emotions and decision-making un...
24 Aug 2023
Kveller
Serena Williams Gave Her Daughter the Perfect Hebrew Name
24 Aug 2023
Congratulations to Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian on the birth of their second daughter. They named her Adira River Ohanian, which has a beautiful Hebrew...
24 Aug 2023
Forward
I feel so disconnected from Jewish life. Help me find the right community
24 Aug 2023
In this article, the author addresses the common struggle of feeling disconnected from Jewish life and offers advice on how to find the right Jewish communit...
24 Aug 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
A Common Sense Approach to Issues of Modesty
24 Aug 2023
In this article, written from a Centrist perspective, the author argues for a common sense approach to issues of modesty. They believe that accommodating the...
24 Aug 2023
Moment
WATCH | New Holocaust Museum Opens—In a Video Game
24 Aug 2023
A new user-created map in the popular online game Fortnite has turned the combat-oriented game into a virtual Holocaust museum. The map, called "The Voices o...
24 Aug 2023
Future of Jewish
Israel's secret attack on Syria, Jewish resistance hero identified, and more!
24 Aug 2023
This newsletter discusses various topics related to Judaism and Israel. One of the main points highlighted is Israel's past secret attack on Syria's nuclear ...
24 Aug 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to journalist Adam Rasgon: The future of the Palestinian Authority
24 Aug 2023
Journalist Adam Rasgon discusses the evolving dynamics and challenges facing the Palestinian Authority as it approaches the 30th anniversary of the Oslo Acco...
24 Aug 2023
Jewish History Uncensored
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#153 - Tanya - Importance of Lishma
24 Aug 2023
This episode discusses the Tanya's perspective on the importance of performing mitzvot properly and the significance of doing so for the sake of Lishma. It a...
24 Aug 2023
Jewish Currents
“To Hell with This Depressing Atmosphere” - Three comics from <em>Tits & Clits</em>, the most risqué of the second wave’s underground women’s anthologies
24 Aug 2023
During the countercultural movement of the 1960s, underground comix provided a platform for free expression, but primarily for male artists who often depicte...
24 Aug 2023
Forward
Jared Armstrong, basketball player who fought for Israeli citizenship, is now working to promote Black-Jewish relations
24 Aug 2023
Basketball player Jared Armstrong, who fought for Israeli citizenship, is now focused on promoting Black-Jewish relations. Armstrong, who completed a Conserv...
24 Aug 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Haley Dazzles, Vivek Annoys Effectively
24 Aug 2023
Analysis of the recent Republican debate focuses on Vivek Ramaswamy's performance and its implications for the race ahead, as well as the impact of Nikki Hal...
24 Aug 2023
Kveller
Jewish Baby Names That Start With the Letter ‘T’
24 Aug 2023
This article discusses Jewish baby names that start with the letter T. It provides a list of names for boys, girls, and unisex options, along with their mean...
24 Aug 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Won’t Anyone Think of the Children?!?” Edition
24 Aug 2023
In this episode, Linda Gradstein, Noah Efron, and scholar-public intellectual-podcaster Masua Sagiv discuss the topics of extremism in the name of moderation...
24 Aug 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Won’t Anyone Think of the Children?!?” Edition
24 Aug 2023
In this discussion by Linda Gradstein, Noah Efron, and scholar Masua Sagiv, the focus is on the challenges faced by children living in contemporary Israel, e...
24 Aug 2023
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GOP debate tackles Israel and Soros + Jewish ghosts emerge from Bronx's past
24 Aug 2023
A recent GOP debate discussed issues related to Israel and George Soros. The article also highlights the work of William Helmreich, who documented the histor...
24 Aug 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Leadership and favoritism: Thoughts on Parshat Ki Teitzei
24 Aug 2023
The opening chapter of Parshat Ki Teitzei discusses two situations that involve sensitive interrelationships. The first is the treatment of a captive woman t...
24 Aug 2023
Jewish Chronicle
Heads hail GCSE successes at Jewish schools
24 Aug 2023
Several Jewish schools have excelled in this year's GCSE exams, with Immanuel College achieving three times the national average for top grades and JFS seein...
24 Aug 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy
Exploring camp from a different perspective
24 Aug 2023
The author, a former camp director, reflects on his transition to a new role as the vice chancellor for institutional advancement at the Jewish Theological S...
24 Aug 2023
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Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy spar over aid to Israel at first GOP debate
24 Aug 2023
During the first GOP primary debate for the 2024 presidential campaign, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley criticized entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy ...
24 Aug 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Back to school is upon us. But do Jewish day schools actually work?
24 Aug 2023
The discussion revolves around the efficacy and value of Jewish day schools in building Jewish identity compared to other forms of Jewish education like afte...
24 Aug 2023
Rationalist Judaism
Angry Birds
24 Aug 2023
The author discusses the radical halachic difference between rationalists and mystics regarding the mitzvah of shiluach ha-kein, which appears in this week's...
24 Aug 2023
Unorthodox
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Sounds of the Season: Ep 376
24 Aug 2023
In this episode of Unorthodox, the focus is on music in preparation for the High Holidays. Rabbi Josh Warshawsky walks listeners through the melodies of the ...
24 Aug 2023
Unorthodox
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Sounds of the Season: Ep 376
24 Aug 2023
In a recent episode of Unorthodox, the focus was on music as part of the journey through the Hebrew month of Elul leading up to the High Holidays. Rabbi Josh...
24 Aug 2023
Moment
From 2007 | Lost in India
24 Aug 2023
This 2007 article by Rachel Safier explores the Bnei Menashe, a Jewish group in northeast India who claim to be descendants of the lost tribe of Menashe. The...
24 Aug 2023
Forward
Yevgeny Prigozhin, Russian warlord presumed dead in plane crash, was of Jewish descent
24 Aug 2023
Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian warlord who was reportedly killed in a plane crash, had Jewish ancestry. Despite not publicizing his heritage, Russian nationali...
24 Aug 2023
Jewish Insider
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green faces his biggest test
24 Aug 2023
Hawaii Governor Josh Green is facing a significant test of his leadership as he grapples with the aftermath of devastating wildfires in Maui. Green, who is J...
24 Aug 2023
Tablet
‘When I Found Authentic Torah, It Was Like Electricity’
24 Aug 2023
The term "baal teshuvah" refers to secular or non-Orthodox Jews who become Orthodox. A study found that 42% of modern Orthodox Jews in America are baal teshu...
24 Aug 2023
Tablet
Among the Protesters
24 Aug 2023
The text discusses the author's experience attending a protest in Israel against a judicial reform bill. The protest reflects the ongoing cultural and politi...
24 Aug 2023
Tablet
The War Comes to Odessa
24 Aug 2023
The text discusses the escalating war in Odessa, particularly focusing on the Russian bombing of the Transfiguration Cathedral and the termination of the Bla...
24 Aug 2023
Lehrhaus
The Mashiach Card
23 Aug 2023
The Mashiach Card is a fictional story about a credit card company that offers rewards based on the arrival of the Messiah. The protagonist, Shloimie, create...
23 Aug 2023
Forward
They're students at a Black, Catholic college — and they won a national prize for antisemitism education
23 Aug 2023
Four students from Xavier University of Louisiana, the only historically Black Catholic university in the US, won a national prize for their work on an antis...
23 Aug 2023
The Beinart Notebook
Terrell Starr on Reporting in Ukraine and Israel-Palestine
23 Aug 2023
Terrell Starr, a talented foreign correspondent, has spent a significant amount of time in Ukraine since the Russian invasion and makes a case for progressiv...
23 Aug 2023
Forward
‘Being queer is just as normal as turning 13’: Talking with the director of ‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’
23 Aug 2023
"You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" is a new Netflix film directed by Sammi Cohen, a queer Jewish filmmaker. The movie, based on a young adult novel b...
23 Aug 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
Seeking Learners Only. Earners Need Not Apply
23 Aug 2023
This article discusses the ongoing "Shidduch crisis" in the non-Chasidic Yeshiva world, specifically the issue of an increasing number of single women unable...
23 Aug 2023
Forward
Misogynistic influencers are dabbling in antisemitism. In a sense, it's more of the same
23 Aug 2023
The Fresh & Fit podcast, part of the manosphere, has been demonetized on YouTube and has recently dabbled in antisemitism. The podcasters and influencers in ...
23 Aug 2023
Forward
I was involved with AIPAC for 35 years. Their latest move convinced me to join J Street
23 Aug 2023
The author reflects on their longtime involvement with AIPAC and their decision to join J Street. They were initially attracted to AIPAC's focus on public af...
23 Aug 2023
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‘In line with the dictator’s wishes’: Austria’s plans for Hitler’s birth house stir controversy
23 Aug 2023
Plans to repurpose Adolf Hitler's birth house in Braunau, Austria, into a police station have caused controversy. While some argue that the police station wi...
23 Aug 2023
Forward
Visiting Israel, Eric Adams meets with antigovernment protesters
23 Aug 2023
During his visit to Israel, New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with representatives of the Israeli protest movement against the government's judicial overhau...
23 Aug 2023
Kveller
The First Six Days
23 Aug 2023
The text describes the first four days of the author's newborn daughter's life. On the first day, the baby is born and the mother is filled with love and won...
23 Aug 2023