Mishpacha
Frozen
9 Dec
Cindy Scarr explores the experience of a dental assistant grappling with anxiety and self-doubt, characterized by obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and soc...
9 Dec
Mishpacha
Parshas Vayeishev: 5786
9 Dec
In her discussion of Parshas Vayeishev, Cindy Scarr draws on the teachings of Rabbi Simcha Bunim of Peshischa and the Sfas Emes to highlight the importance o...
9 Dec
Mishpacha
Light Up the Night
9 Dec
Yitzchok Moully, an Australian-born artist and ordained rabbi, uses his distinctive pop art to make Jewish themes vividly visible in the public sphere. Known...
9 Dec
Mishpacha
Eight Chanukah Sparks
9 Dec
Cindy Scarr's article "Eight Chanukah Sparks" delves into various profound themes and stories that can be reflected upon during each night of Chanukah. These...
9 Dec
Mishpacha
The Art of Asking
9 Dec
Exploring the dynamics of the 'aseh lecha rav' process, this article by Cindy Scarr delves into the role of the questioner and the rabbi in spiritual and pra...
9 Dec
Mishpacha
Trump Flunks the Test
9 Dec
In an introspective piece, Cindy Scarr discusses the complex relationship with her support for Donald Trump, highlighting moments of embarrassment as Trump p...
9 Dec
Mishpacha
Sing Your Praises
9 Dec
Channeling the spirit of Chanukah, Cindy Scarr has crafted a trivia quiz focusing on the beloved Jewish liturgical tradition of Hallel. The quiz delves into ...
9 Dec
JTA
Bruce Blakeman, Jewish Long Island politician, launches run for NY governor
9 Dec
Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County's first Jewish executive and a prominent Jewish Republican, has launched his campaign for New York governor, setting up a Repub...
9 Dec
Mishpacha
It
9 Dec
The author reflects on the daily appearance of a nondescript alley cat outside their synagogue window, drawing parallels between its punctuality and potentia...
9 Dec
Forward
How the Forward got a cameo in ‘Marty Supreme’
9 Dec
In "Marty Supreme," production designer Jack Fisk ingeniously showcased the intersection of history and film by incorporating the historic Forward Building d...
9 Dec
Mishpacha
In His Shoes
9 Dec
Ron Holder, a shoemaker in Lakewood, has maintained the same humble shop for 25 years, fulfilling a prophetic suggestion from the late Rabbi Shlomo Gissinger...
9 Dec
Mishpacha
What’s in a Name?
9 Dec
The article recounts a personal story shared by Rabbi Moshe Ginz, highlighting the significant influence of family expectations and Jewish education on perso...
9 Dec
Forward
A Hanukkah menorah in the window for eight days? Try an Israeli flag for two years
9 Dec
In response to rising antisemitism, Israeli citizen Elon Rubin prominently displayed an Israeli flag in the window of his Santa Monica bike shop after the Oc...
9 Dec
Forward
He used to think Jewish athletes were a punchline; now, he wants to help them get a proper paycheck
9 Dec
Jake Retzlaff's journey from comedic jabs about Jewish athletes to influential participant in Tribe NIL illustrates a changing landscape for Jewish collegiat...
9 Dec
Emes Ve-Emunah
Unity, Yes. But Not at Any Price
9 Dec
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove is a Conservative rabbi known for his observant lifestyle, which aligns closely with Modern Orthodox practices, and his leadership in p...
9 Dec
Jewdicious
The Last Hostage: Israel Awaits the Return of a Hero
9 Dec
The piece reflects on the poignant story of IDF Staff Sergeant Ran Gvili, an Israeli hero who courageously fought Hamas attackers, saving many lives before b...
9 Dec
Forward
Who is Bruce Blakeman, the ‘Almost Orthodox’ Jew taking on Elise Stefanik in the GOP primary for New York governor?
9 Dec
Bruce Blakeman, the Jewish Nassau County Executive, has announced his candidacy for New York governor, positioning himself as a challenger in the Republican ...
9 Dec
Chabad.org
He Converted Because THIS Was Missing In His Life
9 Dec
The podcast episode explores the inspiring story of an individual's journey to convert to Judaism due to a profound sense of spiritual and communal absence i...
9 Dec
9 Dec
Hadassah
Menopause: New Truths, Old Myths
9 Dec
Explore the evolving dialogue on menopause through a dynamic panel hosted by Hadassah Magazine, featuring experts such as Joanna Strober and Lauren Tetenbaum...
9 Dec
JTA
Hecklers urge Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu at American Zionist Movement conference in NYC
9 Dec
Israeli President Isaac Herzog faced hecklers at the American Zionist Movement conference in New York City, who urged him to issue a pardon for Prime Ministe...
9 Dec
JTA
Meet the rabbi running for State Assembly on the Upper West Side
9 Dec
Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay, an influential figure in Jewish social justice and education at the Jewish Theological Seminary, is running for State Assembly in New...
9 Dec
The Beinart Notebook
December "Ask Me Anything" Tomorrow
9 Dec
Peter Beinart invites Premium subscribers to participate in his December "Ask Me Anything" session, scheduled for December 10th from 11am to 12pm ET. This of...
9 Dec
Kveller
Jewish Books To Gift to New Parents
9 Dec
With the arrival of a new baby, finding a thoughtful gift can be challenging. Audrey Barbakoff advocates for gifting books, specifically highlighting Jewish-...
9 Dec
Chabad.org
Kremenchuker Berelach A Song Of The Soul
9 Dec
"Kremenchuker Berelach A Song Of The Soul" is an introspective and culturally rich musical composition that explores the depth of Jewish spiritual expression...
9 Dec
Kveller
How To Have the Perfect Hanukkah With Kids
9 Dec
Lior Zaltzman provides a wealth of creative ideas for making Hanukkah a memorable experience for families, emphasizing both tradition and fun. She discusses ...
9 Dec
Sonya's Prep
Latka Hack No Shredding No Frying for Chanukah
9 Dec
This video introduces a unique and modern twist on the traditional Chanukah dish, latkes, by using a waffle maker to create a crispy, golden version without ...
9 Dec
eJewishPhilanthropy
The Jewish future is calling — and AJU is answering
9 Dec
Faced with the complexities of evolving Jewish identity and engagement, the American Jewish University (AJU) under President Jay Sanderson is redefining Jewi...
9 Dec
JTA
Piers Morgan grills Nick Fuentes on Jews, the Holocaust and Hitler. Did it pay off?
9 Dec
Piers Morgan's recent interview with Nick Fuentes, an openly white nationalist and antisemite, aimed to confront his controversial views on Jews, the Holocau...
9 Dec
Jewish Table
Black and White Doughnuts for Hanukkah
9 Dec
Leah Koenig shares a recipe for Black and White Doughnuts as an easy and festive treat for Hanukkah. Unlike traditional labor-intensive sufganiyot, these dou...
9 Dec
Forward
Prominent rabbi and fierce Mamdani critic turns his criticism toward Jews and Israel
9 Dec
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue addressed the American Zionist Movement, critiquing both Israel and U.S. Jews' support for anti-Zionist Mayor-...
9 Dec
Jewish History Lectures
The Coat of Many Colors Jewish History in the Torah Vayeshev
9 Dec
Exploring the biblical story of Joseph's coat of many colors, this video delves into its historical and cultural significance. The garment, gifted by Jacob t...
9 Dec
JTA
NYC rabbi who spurred anti-Mamdani push turns his criticism toward Jews and Israel at Zionist gathering
9 Dec
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, leader of Manhattan's Park Avenue Synagogue, addressed the American Zionist Movement's national assembly, proposing a broadened approa...
9 Dec
Future of Jewish
The West is sleepwalking into a Jewish exodus.
9 Dec
Nachum Kaplan's essay argues that the Western world is inadvertently fostering a situation that could lead to a Jewish exodus. Kaplan suggests that, unlike p...
9 Dec
Forward
Israel faces a most dire threat, and there's only one solution
9 Dec
Dan Perry argues that Israel's most pressing existential threat arises from internal demographic dynamics, particularly concerning Haredi Jewish communities....
9 Dec
eJewishPhilanthropy
Why humanity matters most: One Israeli foundation’s post-Oct. 7 experience
9 Dec
Navigating the chaotic aftermath of the October 7 attacks, The Neeman Foundation, an Israeli charitable institution, underscores the necessity of maintaining...
9 Dec
9 Dec
Lehrhaus
Legal Fictions III: A Narrative Reflection on Yevamot 1:4
9 Dec
Natanel grows up knowing he must marry Rivka, daughter of Rav Elazar, but faces an insurmountable obstacle due to Talmudic law. The story dives into the inti...
9 Dec
Jewish Insider
Iran International holds Iranian regime accountable — from afar — with aggressive journalism
9 Dec
Iran International, a leading Persian-language news outlet based in London, is leveraging its position to hold the Iranian regime accountable through aggress...
9 Dec
Jewish Insider
Experts raise red flags over AI’s potential to disrupt Israel’s next election
9 Dec
As Israel prepares for potentially early national elections, experts are sounding alarms over the unchecked use of artificial intelligence in political campa...
9 Dec
Future of Jewish
The KKK taught today’s anti-Zionists their favorite slur.
8 Dec
Matt Field examines the slur "Zio," which has resurfaced in modern discourse, particularly among anti-Zionists, without awareness of its origins as a term pr...
8 Dec
Forward
Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes admits 'at least 6 million' Jews were killed in Nazi Germany
8 Dec
Nick Fuentes, a prominent right-wing extremist and known Holocaust denier, surprisingly acknowledged on Piers Morgan's talk show that at least 6 million Jews...
8 Dec
Emes Ve-Emunah
Christian Support for Israel
8 Dec
There is concern about decreasing Christian support for Israel, particularly among younger Christians who are moving away from traditional evangelical doctri...
8 Dec
The Beinart Notebook
Lessons from the Satmar Chassidim
8 Dec
Daniel Kaufman's piece emphasizes the influence and strategies of the Satmar Chassidim in New York, particularly highlighting Rabbi Moishe Indig's role as th...
8 Dec
JTA
A very New York gift guide for Hanukkah 2025
8 Dec
This curated Hanukkah gift guide offers a unique blend of New York City's cultural icons and Jewish heritage, perfect for anyone celebrating the holiday with...
8 Dec
Forward
Why an exhibit that honors the Oct. 7 hostages still draws crowds in the US, even after their release
8 Dec
The Nova Music Festival Exhibition, a traveling exhibit featuring objects and testimonies from the tragic October 7, 2023, attack on a music festival, contin...
8 Dec
JTA
Final assailant charged in 2021 antisemitic assault of Joey Borgen sentenced to 2 years in prison
8 Dec
Joey Borgen, a Jewish man assaulted during a pro-Israel rally in New York City in 2021, sees some closure as the final assailant, Salem Seleiman, is sentence...
8 Dec
Chabad.org
Meet This Convert Who Became A Rabbi
8 Dec
Rabbi Dr. Yakov Nagen, who was born to a secular Jewish family in Manhattan and initially embarked on an academic path, shares his remarkable journey of conv...
8 Dec
Forward
Why small town Jews buried their dead in big cities — and what those journeys reveal today
8 Dec
In smaller American towns during the 19th and early 20th centuries, Jewish families often had to transport their deceased to larger cities to ensure a proper...
8 Dec
Jewdicious
When My Family Met America
8 Dec
Michael Lewiss article chronicles his family's journey from Eastern Europe to the United States amidst the tumultuous backdrop of antisemitism and economic h...
8 Dec