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Living Lchaim A Year of Tragedy, Loss, Struggle & Hope | A Year Full of Tisha B'avs 12 Aug
A film focusing on the challenges faced by individuals in the Jewish community during a particularly tragic year, highlighting their resilience and ability t...
12 Aug
Future of Jewish Demanding Victory on This Jewish Day of Mourning 12 Aug
The essay addresses the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning in Judaism, and reflects on the ongoing challenges faced by Israel despite being the re...
12 Aug
JTA As Israel’s leaders spar and an Iranian attack looms, Jews see echoes of Tisha B’Av everywhere 12 Aug
Jews around the world are reflecting on the historical significance of Tisha B'Av, a fast day commemorating the destruction of the Jewish temples in Jerusale...
12 Aug
Kveller Israel Won a Record Number of Medals at the 2024 Olympics 12 Aug
Israel made history at the 2024 Olympics in Paris by winning a record-breaking seven medals, including one gold, five silver, and one bronze. This marked the...
12 Aug
JTA Queenie Hallegua, second-to-last Jewish resident of historic Indian Jewish community, dies at 89 12 Aug
Queenie Hallegua, the second-to-last Jewish resident of the historic Indian Jewish community in Kochi, passed away at the age of 89. She was a prominent figu...
12 Aug
JTA Prominent German cantor and opera singer is killed in what police say was a family dispute 12 Aug
Nikola David, a renowned German cantor and opera singer, was tragically killed in a family dispute, with his adult son suspected of manslaughter. The inciden...
12 Aug
Forward 5 films to watch with kids this Tisha B'Av 12 Aug
On Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning for the destruction of the two temples in Jerusalem and other Jewish tragedies, families can watch kid-friendly films to int...
12 Aug
Forward 5 films to watch with kids this Tisha B'Av 12 Aug
On Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning the destruction of the two temples in Jerusalem, families typically watch films related to Jewish persecution. For parents s...
12 Aug
Forward Are neo-Nazi terms really the only way to criticize U.S. support for Israel? 12 Aug
The term "zog" stands for Zionist Occupied Government and has roots in a 1970s antisemitic conspiracy theory alleging Jewish control over government, banks, ...
12 Aug
Forward A day before Tisha B’Av, a large Jerusalem stone falls at the Western Wall 12 Aug
A piece of ancient Jerusalem stone, similar in size to a brick, fell from the Machkameh Wall onto the prayer area in front of the Western Wall on the day bef...
12 Aug
Forward A proposal for a new Tisha B’Av, where we feast instead of fast 12 Aug
The author proposes a new approach to Tisha B'Av, suggesting that instead of fasting, it should be a day of feasting to celebrate the decision of Jews in the...
12 Aug
Forward Did ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’ inspire Raoul Wallenberg’s Holocaust heroism? 12 Aug
The remade anti-Nazi propaganda film "Pimpernel Smith" is widely believed to have inspired famed Holocaust rescuer Raoul Wallenberg, with his half-sister con...
12 Aug
JTA Murder case dismissed against man charged with killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll 12 Aug
The murder charge against the man accused of killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll has been dismissed by a judge, leaving the case without closur...
12 Aug
JTA For the third time ever, an MLB game featured a Jewish pitcher, catcher and batter at the same moment 12 Aug
During a recent MLB game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks, pitcher Max Lazar recorded his first MLB strikeout against batter Joc Pe...
12 Aug
Jewdicious That Date When 12 Aug
In Jewish history this week, significant events occurred such as the public debate of Nachmanides against a Jewish convert to Christianity in 1263, leading t...
12 Aug
Forward A Jewish baseball event so rare it has only ever happened three times before 12 Aug
Max Lazar, a Jewish pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, made a historic major league debut when he faced Joc Pederson, a Jewish hitter, and Jewish catcher...
12 Aug
Emes Ve-Emunah Psychological Religious Coercion 12 Aug
Religious belief, particularly in Judaism, can be a powerful motivator, as it emphasizes the importance of following one's beliefs even to the point of sacri...
12 Aug
JTA Harris campaign taps Israeli-born former peace negotiator Ilan Goldenberg as liaison to Jewish community 12 Aug
Kamala Harris's presidential campaign has appointed Ilan Goldenberg, a former Israeli peace negotiator, as its liaison to the Jewish community. Goldenberg, w...
12 Aug
Forward As a Black rabbi on Tisha B'Av, I'm mourning how Jews have lost Black allies since Oct. 7 12 Aug
Rabbi Heather Miller, a Black Jewish leader, reflects on the loss of Black allies in the Jewish community since Oct. 7, emphasizing the need for nuanced grie...
12 Aug
Forward Why Florida's charge to scrutinize university syllabi for 'antisemitism or anti-Israel bias' is a joke 12 Aug
The State University System of Florida has mandated all its campuses to review course syllabi for antisemitism or anti-Israel bias by using specific keywords...
12 Aug
JTA My son died on Oct. 7. This Tisha B’Av, I’m thinking about how our greatest threat comes from within. 12 Aug
As Tisha B'Av approaches, a reflection on internal divisions within Israel and the Jewish community is prompted by the tragic death of many, including Captai...
12 Aug
Kveller My Mother, My Braid and the Saddest Day of the Jewish Year 12 Aug
The author reflects on a framed braid that belonged to her from childhood, symbolizing her transition from being the only daughter to having siblings and los...
12 Aug
Kveller ‘Saturday Night’ Trailer Puts Jewish SNL Creator Lorne Michaels on Center Stage 12 Aug
The article discusses the upcoming biopic "Saturday Night," focusing on the early days of NBC's Saturday Night Live under the leadership of Jewish creator Lo...
12 Aug
Between The Lines Tisha B’Av Looms As Israelis Brace For Attack 12 Aug
As Israelis prepare for potential attacks from enemies like Hezbollah and Iran coinciding with the solemn day of Tisha B'Av, a historical day of mourning for...
12 Aug
The Beinart Notebook Hamas Is Not Iran’s “Proxy” 12 Aug
The text discusses the misconception that Hamas is solely a proxy for Iran. It explains how the relationship between Hamas and Iran is more complex than just...
12 Aug
JTA Canada revokes charitable status from 2 Jewish nonprofits that work in Israel 12 Aug
Canada has revoked the charitable status of two Jewish nonprofits, the Jewish National Fund (JNF) and the Neeman Foundation, for directing donations to Israe...
12 Aug
eJewishPhilanthropy Remembering to cherish: From Station Eleven to Jerusalem 12 Aug
The article reflects on the significance of gratitude and cherishing the present through a discussion on the post-apocalyptic novel "Station Eleven" by Emily...
12 Aug
Future of Jewish Dear President Biden, you should follow your own advice. 12 Aug
The text discusses the challenges faced by Israel and the Jewish community under President Biden's administration, which has shown restraint in dealing with ...
12 Aug
eJewishPhilanthropy Welcome to the state of VUCA, aka our new normal 12 Aug
The article discusses the concept of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) as the new normal in today's world, emphasizing the rapid pace...
12 Aug
Israel: State of a Nation Jonathan Conricus talks about @idfonlineyt Spokesman @AvichayAdraeeIDF 12 Aug
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12 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Melon and smoked salmon kebabs 12 Aug
This recipe provides instructions for making melon and smoked salmon kebabs, a perfect appetizer for a summer party, serving 10 generously with 48 kebabs. Th...
12 Aug
TEXTing headphones A Foundation for Hope 12 Aug
Elana Stein Hain and Leora Batnitzky explore the concept of generational hope and responsibility through a biblical narrative in Jeremiah 32, reflecting on t...
12 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Persian cucumber salad with yoghurt and walnuts 12 Aug
This recipe shares a Persian cucumber salad with yogurt and walnuts that can be enjoyed year-round. The salad includes Persian cucumbers, onion, radishes, cu...
12 Aug
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones From the archives: How to mark the Tisha b'Av holiday of mourning after Oct. 7 12 Aug
Tisha b'Av, observed on August 12, is a solemn day in Jewish tradition commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem centuries a...
12 Aug
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones From the archives: How to mark the Tisha b'Av holiday of mourning after Oct. 7 12 Aug
Faced with existential threats, Yossi Klein-Halevi discusses the ongoing impact of Tisha b'Av, the October 7th attacks, and the delicate balance between Jewi...
12 Aug
Rationalist Judaism An Erev Tisha B'Av Disgrace 12 Aug
On Erev Tisha B'Av, a lecture was given by Rabbi Mordechai Neugroschel at a charedi shul in Ramat Beit Shemesh focusing on Charedi army conscription and even...
12 Aug
Tel Aviv Review headphones The Desert: A Cultural History 12 Aug
Yael Zerubavel, a Professor Emerita at Rutgers University, has released a new book called "Desert, Island, Wall: Symbolic Landscapes and the Politics of Spac...
12 Aug
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Our Favorite Speeches 12 Aug
In a podcast episode by Ricochet on August 12, 2024, the hosts engage in a discussion about significant speeches that hold importance for them, spanning hist...
12 Aug
Moment No, Chappell Roan Is Not Jewish 12 Aug
Chappell Roan, whose real name is Kayleigh Amstutz, has recently gained significant popularity as a singer but despite rumors and speculation, she is not Jew...
12 Aug
Moment No, Chappell Roan Is Not Jewish 12 Aug
Chappell Roan, originally Kayleigh Amstutz, is a rising music star often mistaken for Jewish despite having a conservative Christian upbringing. This specula...
12 Aug
Decision Points headphones Can the Gaza War Bridge the Secular-Haredi Military Draft Divide? 12 Aug
The discussion explores the impact of the Gaza War on the Israeli military draft policy concerning the Haredi community, questioning if the crisis could beco...
12 Aug
Jewish Currents Workers Circle Branch 692 in Miami Beach - An excerpt from a 1949 chapter history 12 Aug
Branch 692 of the left-wing Yiddish fraternal organization Workers Circle in Miami Beach, founded in 1926, faced internal conflicts during the Communist-Soci...
12 Aug
Jewish Currents DEATH TO DICTATORS - 12 Aug
The text tells a story of rebellion against dictators, as a young girl and her friend engage in an act of throwing a rock at a dictator's house. The girl, in...
12 Aug
Jewish Currents Memories of A Here-and-Now Place - The end of old Jewish Miami Beach and the rise of Little Haiti, 1977–1986 12 Aug
The text discusses the influx of Haitian refugees into the US in the 1970s and 1980s, contrasting their treatment with that of Cuban refugees under various U...
12 Aug
Jewish Currents Buenezas of South Florida - How plant wisdom connects Indigenous communities and the diasporas that make their homes in the region 12 Aug
The text discusses the intersection of plant wisdom, Indigenous communities, and diasporas in South Florida, emphasizing the cultural and healing connections...
12 Aug
Jewish Currents More Truth - To truly oppose the right’s attacks on education, Jewish communities must face Palestinian history. 12 Aug
The text discusses the impact of censorship on education, particularly in relation to Jewish communities and Palestinian history. It recounts instances of bo...
12 Aug
Jewish Currents What It Means to Speak With the Dead - A session with a Florida medium in a time of genocide 12 Aug
The text describes a personal experience with a medium named Lawrence, where the author connects with the spirit of their deceased friend Dan. The session ra...
12 Aug
Jewish Currents Paradis Lost - The life and death of a radical Miami bookstore 12 Aug
Paradis Books & Bread, a radical Miami bookstore and cafe, experiences a clash when a group of patrons engage in offensive conversations, prompting the owner...
12 Aug
Jewish Currents Ghosts of the Groves - In Israel and Florida, violent parallel histories of citrus cultivation have set the stage for a budding agricultural alliance. 12 Aug
In a piece discussing the intertwined histories of citrus cultivation in Israel and Florida, it is highlighted how the decline of the Florida citrus industry...
12 Aug