9 Aug
Forward
A mezuzah in a Harris-Emhoff White House? It might not be the first.
9 Aug
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff hung a mezuzah in the vice presidential residence and expressed interest in doing the same in the White House if his wife Kamala...
9 Aug
JTA
Why pro-Israel groups aren’t going after Ilhan Omar, even after helping oust other Squad members
9 Aug
Despite pro-Israel groups successfully funding the defeat of other Squad members, they are not actively targeting Ilhan Omar's re-election due to a combinati...
9 Aug
Future of Jewish
The C̶e̶n̶t̶r̶a̶l̶i̶t̶y̶ Growing Irrelevance of Palestine
9 Aug
The text argues against the growing focus on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and criticizes individuals, like Sam Husseini, for projecting their unaddressed...
9 Aug
JTA
White House names Bezalel Smotrich as obstacle to ceasefire deal, says he is ‘jeopardizing’ hostage lives
9 Aug
White House officials have pointed to Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and other far-right Israeli politicians as obstacles in reaching a ceasefire ...
9 Aug
JTA
Jewish Olympic wrestling champion Amit Elor condemns antisemitism, after avoiding subject ahead of Paris
9 Aug
Amit Elor, a Jewish Olympic wrestling gold medalist, recently spoke out against antisemitism, highlighting her family's survival of the Holocaust and receivi...
9 Aug
The Cholent
We Tried to Confront Hate
9 Aug
The "Confronting Hate Together" exhibit, a collaborative effort between the Washington State Jewish Historical Society, the Black Heritage Society, and the W...
9 Aug
Forward
VIDEO: Meet some unique young people who studied Yiddish this summer
9 Aug
The YIVO Intensive Yiddish Program recently concluded with a graduation ceremony featuring students from 12 countries of various ages, including Syed Habeeb ...
9 Aug
Moment
From the Newsletter | Could Retaliatory Attack Arrive on Tisha B’Av?
9 Aug
Western intelligence sources mentioned by Sky News Arabia suggested that Iran and Hezbollah might launch a retaliatory attack on Israel on Tisha B'Av, August...
9 Aug
JTA
In first Tisha B’Av after Oct. 7, Jewish writers, musicians, and lay leaders compose new liturgy and traditions to mourn a fresh tragedy
9 Aug
In response to the tragedy of Oct. 7 and the ongoing conflict, Jewish writers, musicians, and leaders are creating new liturgy and rituals to mourn during Ti...
9 Aug
Moment
Analysis | After a Historic Exchange of Prisoners, What’s Next?
9 Aug
Following a recent historic prisoner exchange in Russia, where political prisoners like Vladimir Kara-Murza, Andrei Pivovarov, and Ilya Yashin were released,...
9 Aug
Forward
Are Jewish horns having a comeback? The history behind the antisemitic stereotype
9 Aug
The article discusses the resurgence of horned depictions of Jewish figures in protests, tracing the historical roots of this antisemitic stereotype. Startin...
9 Aug
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JTA
Doug Emhoff installed mezuzahs at the Vice President’s Residence. What happens to them when he moves out, or up?
9 Aug
As the first Jewish resident of the Vice President's Residence, Doug Emhoff installed mezuzahs, fulfilling a Jewish commandment. When he moves out in 2025, J...
9 Aug
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Lesser of Two Evils - Is Still Evil
9 Aug
The author expresses concern about both Harris and Trump as presidential candidates, focusing on their impact on Israel and the Jewish people. While critical...
9 Aug
Forward
A small town in Spain is finally embracing its Jewish history — but is any of that history true?
9 Aug
In Hervás, Spain, the town celebrates its Jewish history during the Festival of the Conversos, attracting tourists to its well-preserved 13th-century Jewish ...
9 Aug
JTA
The Jewish Sport Report: These sisters made Jewish Olympics history in Paris
9 Aug
In Paris, Jewish and Israeli athletes have achieved notable success at the Olympics, with a total of 16 medals won by 15 athletes from various countries. Amo...
9 Aug
Forward
The Hasidic internet forum 'Kave Shtiebel' says goodbye
9 Aug
The Hasidic internet forum 'Kave Shtiebel' is bidding farewell, with 12 years of memories shared by users coming to a close. The forum, known for discussions...
9 Aug
Forward
One of Bob Dylan's most Jewish songs is VP candidate Tim Walz's favorite
9 Aug
Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, has expressed his love for Bob Dylan's song "Forever Young," deeming it his favorite Dylan tune due to ...
9 Aug
Kveller
Orthodox Influencer Miriam Ezagui Welcomes 5th Baby!
9 Aug
In a heartwarming announcement, Miriam Ezagui, a popular Orthodox Jewish influencer and labor and delivery nurse known for sharing insights into Jewish custo...
9 Aug
JTA
Isaiah Rothstein, Orthodox rabbi focused on diversity and inclusion, takes the helm at Greenpoint Shul
9 Aug
Isaiah Rothstein, a diverse and inclusive Orthodox rabbi, has become the senior rabbi at Greenpoint Shul, the oldest synagogue in Brooklyn. Rothstein aims to...
9 Aug
Kveller
The Year I Lost My Father-in-Law, I Found A New Source of Faith
9 Aug
A Persian Jewish woman in the United States reflects on the year of mourning for her father-in-law, recalling his quiet but profound presence in her life and...
9 Aug
Moment
Red Sea Rebels: Yemen and the Houthis with Michael Knights and Nadine Epstein
9 Aug
Michael Knights from The Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Nadine Epstein, the Editor-in-Chief of Moment Magazine, discuss the threat posed by th...
9 Aug
JTA
Pro-Palestinian vandals deface apartment building of Columbia University administrator
9 Aug
Pro-Palestinian vandals recently defaced the apartment building of Columbia University's chief operating officer, Cas Holloway, in New York City. The vandali...
9 Aug
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump Speaks and Sinwar Might Break
9 Aug
In a recent podcast, the discussion revolves around analyzing Trump's press conference and assessing if his actions met the current challenges effectively. A...
9 Aug
Chabad.org
It was much WORSE than you could imagine - Life as a Jew during the Holocaust
9 Aug
A poignant recounting of a Jewish family's courageous struggle for survival during the Holocaust in Budapest, including harrowing separations, dangerous acts...
9 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Six London kosher and vegan afternoon tea options
9 Aug
London offers a limited but growing selection of kosher and vegan afternoon tea options. For a kosher experience, Reuben's Cafe in central London serves mini...
9 Aug
On the Nose
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The Killing of Ismail Haniyeh
9 Aug
Ismail Haniyeh, the top political leader of Hamas, was killed in Iran on July 31st in an explosion at a guest house where he was staying for the presidential...
9 Aug
Sam Aronow
The Constitution of Palestine (1920-1923)
9 Aug
The video explores the Constitution of Palestine from 1920 to 1923 within the broader context of British Empire administration and mandates.
9 Aug
Forward
Kamala Harris has the perfect response to anti-Israel hecklers
9 Aug
Vice President Kamala Harris effectively responded to anti-Israel hecklers at her election rally by stating, "If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that....
9 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Chai Cancer Care takes their support into schools
9 Aug
Chai Cancer Care partners with schools through their Chai in Schools program to provide emotional support and therapy services to children affected by cancer...
9 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
If anyone knows about fighting racism, it’s Jews
9 Aug
The author reflects on teaching English as a second language in a diverse London neighborhood, navigating discussions about Judaism with Muslim refugee and a...
9 Aug
18forty
With God in the Picture, Death Is Not a Lonely Experience
9 Aug
Contrary to other cultures, Judaism does not personify Death as a figure; rather, it is viewed as a tool of God, sometimes personified as Satan, controlling ...
9 Aug
Future of Jewish
Hitler’s Islamist Disciples
9 Aug
The article reveals the historical connection between Hamas and Nazi ideology through the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood on Hamas. It highlights how the...
9 Aug
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Who kicked this ‘devastated’ Jewish volunteer out of London’s JCC?
9 Aug
Darlene Zaifman-Guslits, a Jewish volunteer in London, was forcibly removed from the Jewish Community Centre by the police after refusing to leave during a s...
9 Aug
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Who kicked this ‘devastated’ Jewish volunteer out of London’s JCC?
9 Aug
Darlene Zaifman-Guslits, a Jewish volunteer with deep community ties, was forcibly removed from the London JCC during a Conservative speech on antisemitism, ...
9 Aug
Halacha Headlines
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8/10/24 – Shiur 478 – Extremism – What causes Chareidi extremism? Is it a bad thing? What about Hilltop Youth extremism against Arabs?
9 Aug
The episode discusses the complexities and causes of extremism within various Jewish communities, including Charedi and Hilltop Youths, examining both histor...
9 Aug
9 Aug
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Now we wait - with special guest Suzanne Maloney
9 Aug
In this episode of "Now we wait," Yonit and Jonathan speak with Suzanne Maloney, an expert on Iran, about how Iranian leaders perceive their current and futu...
9 Aug
JTA
3 Columbia University deans resign after sending disparaging text messages during panel on campus Jewish life
9 Aug
Three Columbia University deans have resigned following the exposure of derogatory text messages they sent during a panel on campus Jewish life, which were d...
9 Aug
Tablet
Tisha B’Av’s Camp Revival
9 Aug
Tisha B'Av, the somber fast day marking the destruction of the Temples, has experienced a revival in modern America, primarily through Jewish summer camps wh...
9 Aug
Tablet
Robbie Robertson’s Tailor
9 Aug
In the late 1950s, talent broker Harold the Colonel Kudlets brought Rompin Ronnie Hawkins and Levon Helm to Canada to perform, including at tough bars like t...
9 Aug
Tikvah
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Josh Kraushaar on the Democratic Party’s Veepstakes and American Jewry
8 Aug
In a recent discussion, Josh Kraushaar examines the Democratic Party's vice-presidential selection process and its implications for American Jewry. Vice Pres...
8 Aug
People of the Pod
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VP Picks, Media Bias, and Antisemitism: The 2024 U.S. Election and Its Impact on Israel and the Jewish People
8 Aug
The discussion focuses on the 2024 U.S. presidential election, particularly the vice presidential picks and their implications for Israel and the Jewish comm...
8 Aug
Future of Jewish
Israel needs a new Iran policy. Here it is.
8 Aug
The text discusses the need for Israel to adopt a new Iran policy due to ongoing attacks by Hezbollah, a proxy of Iran, on northern Israel to divert attentio...
8 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Burrata with roasted peppers, rocket and amba
8 Aug
This recipe features a delicious summer salad of burrata with roasted peppers, rocket, and amba dressing. The contrast of flavors between the punchy amba dre...
8 Aug
Forward
Navigating tense waters, Kamala Harris listens to pro-Palestinian activists and then shushes them
8 Aug
In a complex political scenario, Vice President Kamala Harris navigated a challenging situation by meeting with pro-Palestinian activists in Detroit, where d...
8 Aug
Forward
The ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ revival has us wondering — where are all the Jewish Shelley Levenes?
8 Aug
The discussion revolves around the casting of the character Shelley Levene in the revival of Glengarry Glen Ross on Broadway, with non-Jewish actors traditio...
8 Aug
JTA
Navigating tense waters, Kamala Harris listens to pro-Palestinian activists and then shushes them
8 Aug
Kamala Harris faced a challenging situation as she engaged with pro-Palestinian activists in Detroit while also emphasizing support for Israel amidst the con...
8 Aug