Forward
News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Rashida Tlaib, the Philadelphia 76ers, and FrumGPT
12 May 2023
The article is about a news quiz that tests the reader's knowledge of various topics including Rashida Tlaib, a member of Congress, the Philadelphia 76ers ba...
12 May 2023
Forward
75 years ago, Israel gained independence. How did the media cover it?
12 May 2023
On May 14, 1948, Israel declared independence and the United States recognized the new country. Newspapers around the world covered the event, with themes em...
12 May 2023
The Cholent
May Is Jewish American Heritage Month
12 May 2023
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Jewish history, culture, and achievements. The author reflects on the complex identity of Jewish A...
12 May 2023
Forward
Ben Shapiro called Bernie Sanders a ham sandwich — what kind of sandwich would he be?
12 May 2023
Ben Shapiro recently referred to Bernie Sanders as a non-Jewish ham sandwich with shrimp on lard bread. This led to speculation about what kind of sandwich S...
12 May 2023
Between The Lines
‘Don’t Bury Us Just Yet’
12 May 2023
This article discusses the complex relationship between Jews and Poland, specifically in regard to the Holocaust and the preservation of Jewish heritage. Whi...
12 May 2023
Jewish Currents
A Shabbat for All Creation - Selections from Perek Shirah set to music testify to the holiness in all beings.
12 May 2023
During the pandemic, the author found solace and connection with nature in the mystical Jewish text, Perek Shirah. The text features 84 natural elements and ...
12 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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You Can't Win If You Don't Try
12 May 2023
The podcast discusses the puzzling trend of Republican candidates not actively challenging Donald Trump in elections, questioning how they expect to defeat h...
12 May 2023
Halacha Headlines
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5/13/23 – Shiur 419 – Baalei Aveirah in our midst – How to we deal with them?
12 May 2023
In this Shiur, Rabbi Aharon Sorscher and Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun discuss how to deal with Baalei Aveirah (sinners) in our midst. Some of the questions they...
12 May 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Under Fire - with special guest Barak Ravid
12 May 2023
The IDF launched Operation Shield and Arrow in the Gaza Strip with airstrikes targeting Islamic Jihad generals, leading to missile attacks on Israel. Yonit a...
12 May 2023
Tablet
My Two Moms
12 May 2023
The author reflects on the influence of her two mothers on her identity as a woman, wife, and mother. She describes her Jewish mother-in-law, Joyce, as warm ...
12 May 2023
Tablet
Texas Dreaming
12 May 2023
This article discusses the influence of Texas on filmmaker Wes Anderson's distinct style, which is often imitated in popular culture. It also highlights how ...
12 May 2023
Tablet
Matchmaker, Matchmaker—Now Streaming
12 May 2023
The author discusses their initial reservations about reality television and their surprise enjoyment of the Netflix series "Jewish Matchmaking." The show fo...
12 May 2023
Tablet
The Woke University’s Servant Class
12 May 2023
This article highlights the plight of adjunct faculty, who constitute over 70% of university faculty yet are significantly underpaid and lack job security. D...
12 May 2023
Forward
Rashida Tlaib held a Nakba Day event at the Senate. Why are some Jews so mad?
11 May 2023
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Rep. Rashida Tlaib's Nakba Day event held at the U.S. Senate. Nakba Day commemorates the displacement of Pa...
11 May 2023
Jewish Currents
How Would You Feel, Senator Rosen? - Jewish responses to a recent event commemorating the Nakba reveal a communal narcissism, which sees Palestinians' very identity as being first and foremost about Jews.
11 May 2023
This article discusses Jewish responses to the commemoration of the Nakba, the expulsion of Palestinians from their homes by Zionist forces. The author point...
11 May 2023
Tikvah
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Nathan Diament on Whether the Post Office Can Force Employees to Work on the Sabbath
11 May 2023
This article discusses the issue of religious discrimination in the workplace, specifically focusing on the question of whether employers can force employees...
11 May 2023
Tikvah
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Nathan Diament on Whether the Post Office Can Force Employees to Work on the Sabbath
11 May 2023
The 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on religion. This has led to legal battles over how religion is def...
11 May 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Live from Shaar Hashomayim: What's the secret to Chabad's success?
11 May 2023
The Bonjour Chai team recently hosted a live podcast at Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal to explore the secrets behind the success of Chabad. Rabbi Shmuly Weiss,...
11 May 2023
Jewish History Uncensored
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#138 - Sassoon Codex Update, R' Elimelech Old Age & R' Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk Origins
11 May 2023
In this episode, the discussion begins with an update on the Sassoon Codex, followed by insights into the later years of R' Elimelech's life and his interact...
11 May 2023
Forward
My friend Herschel Siegel died by suicide. Politicizing his death doesn’t help gay Jews
11 May 2023
The article discusses the suicide of Herschel Siegel, a beloved graduate of Yeshiva University. The author criticizes a piece that suggests Herschel's homose...
11 May 2023
People of the Pod
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From Israel: AJC’s Avital Leibovich Breaks Down Latest Gaza Escalation
11 May 2023
Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich, Director of AJC Jerusalem, provides an update on the recent escalation in Gaza. The operation, called Shield and Arrow, is ...
11 May 2023
Forward
This rabbi is betting $5,000 he can convince you to go vegan
11 May 2023
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, a vegan for 12 years, has issued a challenge offering $5,000 to anyone willing to debate him on veganism in front of their congregat...
11 May 2023
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to ToI analyst Haviv Rettig Gur: The political perils of conflict
11 May 2023
Haviv Rettig Gur analyzes the temporary political unity in Israel during the IDF's Operation Shield and Arrow and discusses the challenges Prime Minister Net...
11 May 2023
Forward
In Berlin, the Nazis burned Freud and Fitzgerald. Now Florida's banning Eric Carle and Margaret Atwood
11 May 2023
The author reflects on attending a ceremony in Berlin to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the infamous Nazi book burnings. The event had a poignant signif...
11 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump 1, CNN 0
11 May 2023
The podcast discusses Donald Trump's successful performance at a CNN Republican Town Hall in New Hampshire, highlighting the intense Twitter reactions and cr...
11 May 2023
Forward
Descendants of Holocaust perpetrators are writing about their history — what can we learn from them?
11 May 2023
Three recently published books, written by descendants of Holocaust perpetrators, delve into the painful histories of their families. Linda Kinstler's "Come ...
11 May 2023
On the Nose
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Still No Justice for Shireen Abu Akleh
11 May 2023
One year after the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli soldiers, no soldier has been held accountable for her death. A re...
11 May 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Power of the Eurovision” Edition
11 May 2023
In anticipation of this year's Eurovision Song Contest, the discussion delves into the significance and impact of the event. It highlights some lesser-known ...
11 May 2023
Promised Podcast
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The “Power of the Eurovision” Edition
11 May 2023
In this Eurovision-themed article, the authors discuss the power and impact of the Eurovision Song Contest. They highlight some lesser-known but great songs ...
11 May 2023
Jewish History Nerds
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Sarra Coppia Sullam: A 17th Century Queen Esther?
11 May 2023
Sarra Coppia Sullam, a Jewish woman from 17th century Venice, is renowned for hosting literary salons and being accused of heresy publicly. Her life also inc...
11 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the Canadian starring in Netflix’s new Jewish matchmaking reality show
11 May 2023
Cindy Seni is a Canadian participant on Netflix's popular matchmaking reality show, "Jewish Matchmaking," where she, along with other Jewish singles, seeks l...
11 May 2023
Unorthodox
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The Long Game: Ep. 362
11 May 2023
In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Ari Lamm discusses the spiritual aspects of this year's NBA playoffs. Journalist Gabby Deutch shares her investigative s...
11 May 2023
Unorthodox
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The Long Game: Ep. 362
11 May 2023
In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Ari Lamm discusses the spiritual aspects of the NBA Playoffs, while journalist Gabby Deutch explores the unsolved murder...
11 May 2023
Lehrhaus
Trajectories of Tradition: King David on Skin Lesions and Tent Impurities
11 May 2023
This article explores the interpretation of King David's request to God regarding the recitation of Psalms in relation to the study of the laws of skin lesio...
11 May 2023
Tablet
My Mother on My Mind
11 May 2023
In this personal essay, the author reflects on his relationship with his mother and the significance of Mother's Day. He shares a story about his father, who...
11 May 2023
Tablet
The Soloveitchik Solution
11 May 2023
In this article, the author argues for a reconciliation between secular and religious Israelis. They suggest that the scientific and technical elite of Israe...
11 May 2023
The Habura
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The Omer and Ribbi Aqiba - Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo
10 May 2023
In this text, Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo discusses the connection between the counting of the Omer and the famous Rabbi Aqiba. The Omer refers to the 49-day perio...
10 May 2023
Forward
These Jewish Eurovision songs are terrible. Listen to them anyway
10 May 2023
The article explores various Jewish Eurovision songs from different years and countries, highlighting unique moments and performances, such as Ortal from Fra...
10 May 2023
Forward
Tidbits: 23 Jewish camps make Newsweek list • In this shul, members weave prayer shawls
10 May 2023
Newsweek has released its annual list of the top Jewish camps in the United States, with 23 camps making the list. In another article, a synagogue is highlig...
10 May 2023
Forward
A new Nazi revenge film from Finland is called 'Sisu' – is that Finnish for ‘chutzpah’?
10 May 2023
The article discusses a new Finnish film called "Sisu," which explores the story of a Finnish commando-turned-gold prospector during World War II. The film h...
10 May 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Liabilities
10 May 2023
The podcast covers the jury verdict in the civil case against Donald Trump and its potential impact on his political future, as well as Joe Biden's recent pr...
10 May 2023
Between The Lines
Breathing Life Into A Community Given Up For Lost
10 May 2023
The POLIN Museum of History of Polish Jews in Warsaw is a multimedia museum that covers the history of Jewish life in Poland over the past 1,000 years. The f...
10 May 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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Religious Zionism and Judicial Reform
10 May 2023
In this text, the authors discuss the evolving nature of the religious Zionist demographic in Israel. While this group historically focused on security, terr...
10 May 2023
For Heaven's Sake
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Religious Zionism and Judicial Reform
10 May 2023
The religious Zionist community, comprising 10% of Israel's population, is becoming increasingly influential and is transitioning from a focus on security an...
10 May 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Ontario’s Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says antisemitic rhetoric by an NDP MPP is ‘toxic to our democracy’
10 May 2023
Ontario's Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner, a prominent Jewish member of Premier Doug Ford's government, has spoken out against what he deems as antisemiti...
10 May 2023
Tablet
How Hannah Arendt’s Zionism Helped Create American Gay Identity
10 May 2023
Hannah Arendt, a Jewish philosopher, played a significant role in the creation of American gay identity through her influence on her student, Michael Denneny...
10 May 2023
Tablet
The Ancient Wonders of Fennel
10 May 2023
This article discusses the historical and cultural significance of fennel in Jewish and Mediterranean cuisines. Fennel has been consumed by Jews since biblic...
10 May 2023
Menschwarmers
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S4E6 - Day in the life of Wrigley Field's most famous TikTok vendor, @JewishJonah
9 May 2023
Jonah Fialkow, known as @JewishJonah on TikTok, has gained popularity as a food vendor at Wrigley Field with nearly 20,000 followers. His videos provide insi...
9 May 2023
Forward
Why is the IDF promoting its Gaza operation like a Marvel movie?
9 May 2023
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have come under criticism for promoting their operations in Gaza like a Marvel movie. The IDF announced their newest operati...
9 May 2023
Forward
I knew Herschel Siegel for his entire life. Don't exploit his death.
9 May 2023
In a letter to the editor, David Schoen criticizes an article that discusses Herschel Siegel's suicide. Schoen argues that the article exploits Herschel's de...
9 May 2023