JTA
German government reports rise in extremist crimes, partly due to Israel-Hamas war
20 Jun
A recent report by the German government's Office for the Protection of the Constitution indicates a significant increase in extremist crimes in 2023, partia...
20 Jun
Forward
With never-before-seen security cam footage, movie brings viewers inside tense hostage crisis at Texas synagogue
20 Jun
The documentary "Colleyville" provides a gripping look into a tense hostage crisis at a Texas synagogue, featuring never-before-seen security camera footage ...
20 Jun
JTA
102-year-old Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer is Vogue Germany’s latest cover model
20 Jun
Vogue Germany's latest cover features 102-year-old Holocaust survivor Margot Friedlnder, noted for her impeccable style and resilient spirit. Friedlnder, who...
20 Jun
Forward
His family survived the Holocaust. He survived long COVID. It's Josh Fox's 'survivor's obligation' to fight the oil industry
20 Jun
Josh Fox, a director whose family survived the Holocaust, shares his journey recovering from long COVID-19 through his new project "The Edge of Nature," a fi...
20 Jun
JTA
Ahead of Bowman-Latimer primary, Jewish get-out-the-vote effort says ‘Antisemitism is on the ballot’
20 Jun
Concerned about what they perceive as rising antisemitism in the upcoming primary between Congressman Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer, a Jewish get-out-the-...
20 Jun
Forward
We're in a psychological war with 'the greatest propaganda machine in history' — will we survive it?
20 Jun
In "Stories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind" by Annalee Newitz, the book explores how stories have been weaponized throughout histor...
20 Jun
Tikvah
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Shlomo Brody on What the Jewish Tradition Says about Going to War
20 Jun
Jonathan Silver and Rabbi Shlomo Brody continue their discussion on Jewish military ethics, focusing this time on the ethical considerations and historical p...
20 Jun
Forward
Jewish seniors nonprofit Dorot rocked by budget cuts
20 Jun
Dorot, a Jewish nonprofit in NYC, known for alleviating loneliness among seniors, faced financial challenges post-COVID despite a temporary revenue spike in ...
20 Jun
JTA
New Jersey high school yearbook ‘error’ deemed not antisemitic after investigation
20 Jun
An independent investigation into a New Jersey high school yearbook misprint, where a photo of Muslim students was mistakenly placed instead of the Jewish St...
20 Jun
JTA
Thousands flock to Nova massacre exhibit in NYC following anti-Israel protest outside
20 Jun
The Nova Music Festival massacre exhibit memorializing the tragic event where Hamas infiltrators killed 370 festival-goers has drawn over 100,000 visitors in...
20 Jun
Forward
She came to New York hoping to escape Israeli politics. Instead, she founded a protest movement
20 Jun
Shany Granot-Lubaton and her husband Omer Lubaton-Granot moved to New York City to escape Israeli politics, but seeing her mother protest in Tel Aviv prompte...
20 Jun
Jewish Chronicle
The Bikeriders review: Jodie revs it up in this tale about bikers on a dead end
20 Jun
"The Bikeriders" is a film that closely follows the book by Danny Lyon about American bikers in the 1960s Midwest, focusing on The Vandals, a biker club akin...
20 Jun
Jewish Chronicle
Kiss Me, Kate review: this kissing lark is all in the line of duty
20 Jun
Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar star in the revival of Cole Porter's musical "Kiss Me, Kate" at the Barbican. Directed by Bartlett Sher, the show explor...
20 Jun
Emes Ve-Emunah
Time to End the War?
20 Jun
While acknowledging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's intentions for Israel's welfare, there are growing concerns about his decision-making, including rece...
20 Jun
Jewish Chronicle
The Piano Player of Budapest review: A beautifully performed Holocaust symphony
20 Jun
"The Piano Player of Budapest" by Roxanne de Bastion is a touching account of her grandfather Stephen, a Hungarian composer and musician known as the Piano P...
20 Jun
Jewish Chronicle
Brilliant insights from our much-loved Secret Shulgoer
20 Jun
"Being Rina: The Collected Writings of Rina Wolfson" provides a deep insight into the life and experiences of British Jewish woman Rina Wolfson from 1972 to ...
20 Jun
MomentMag
Craig Newmark: the #2024elections are the most important of our lifetime, and we need #journalists
20 Jun
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20 Jun
JTA
Hebrew Union College to admit and ordain rabbinical students in interfaith relationships, ending longstanding ban
20 Jun
Hebrew Union College, a prominent Reform rabbinical seminary, has decided to drop its longstanding ban on admitting and ordaining rabbinical students in inte...
20 Jun
Jewish Chronicle
What super-busy actor Andy Nyman did next
20 Jun
Andy Nyman, a highly sought-after actor, known for his work in various media including films, plays, and TV series, is set to star in "Hello, Dolly!" alongsi...
20 Jun
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to Prof. Jan Grabowski: Appropriation of Holocaust terms in Gaza war
20 Jun
Holocaust historian Prof. Jan Grabowski discusses the misuse of Holocaust terminology in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict, expressing concerns over t...
20 Jun
Forward
Google is answering search queries with AI now. What does that mean for Holocaust history?
20 Jun
A recent UNESCO report, "AI and the Holocaust: Rewriting History?" highlights concerns about the use of AI, such as Google's generative search function, in p...
20 Jun
Israel Policy Pod
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The Center Must Hold
20 Jun
Neri Zilber interviews Yair Zivan, discussing the role of centrism in combating extremism, especially in the context of Israeli politics. Zivan emphasizes fo...
20 Jun
Promised Podcast
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The “Down and Out” Edition
20 Jun
The Promised Podcast discusses the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with concerns over potential large-scale conflict and the challenges fac...
20 Jun
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Is Biden Sneaking Past Trump?
20 Jun
The episode analyzes recent polling data suggesting President Biden's strategy of emphasizing Trump's legal troubles is finding traction, especially among in...
20 Jun
JTA
Shany Granot-Lubaton came to NYC hoping to escape Israeli politics. Instead, she founded a protest movement
20 Jun
Shany Granot-Lubaton and her husband Omer Lubaton-Granot came to NYC hoping to escape Israeli politics but instead found themselves leading a protest movemen...
20 Jun
Jewish Action
Jews of Arab Countries: The Loss of Ancestral Inheritance
20 Jun
Jews have a long history in Arab countries, predating the Arab conquests. In 1948, over 870,000 Jews lived in the Middle East and North Africa, but by 1958, ...
20 Jun
Forward
I don’t like my friend’s boyfriend. Do I have to invite him to my wedding?
20 Jun
In this Bintel Brief article, a bride-to-be seeks advice on whether she is obligated to invite her friend's boyfriend, whom she dislikes, to her wedding. The...
20 Jun
JTA
Protests, political action in France after alleged antisemitic rape of 12-year-old Jewish girl
20 Jun
Following the alleged antisemitic rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl by two teenage boys in a Paris suburb, France has been grappling with a surge of protests...
20 Jun
Adventures in Jewish Studies
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Jewish Head Coverings: A Blessing On Your Head
20 Jun
Jews worldwide have developed diverse head covering customs, such as yarmulkes, hats, wigs, and scarves, which reflect gender roles, assimilation, and identi...
20 Jun
Israel: State of a Nation
The Power of Satire | Daniel-Ryan Spaulding's FABULOUS videos don't just mock, they de-indoctrinate
20 Jun
Daniel-Ryan Spaulding utilizes satire to de-indoctrinate views about Israel and the conflict, creating international buzz with his viral videos.
20 Jun
On the Nose
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“Beyond the Capacity of English to See”
20 Jun
Palestinian-American poet Fady Joudah discusses the geopolitical and cultural constraints placed on Palestinian narratives within Western frameworks, focusin...
20 Jun
Rationalist Judaism
Dog Food and Disaster
20 Jun
The article discusses a story of a young man in captivity in Moldova after being caught trying to smuggle narcotics disguised as dog food in a desperate atte...
20 Jun
Jewish Chronicle
Gluten free halloumi fries
20 Jun
This recipe introduces gluten-free halloumi fries that are easy to make with just five ingredients. They can be baked in the oven or cooked in an air fryer i...
20 Jun
eJewishPhilanthropy
The Jewish community has an effective antidote to combat the loneliness epidemic
20 Jun
In addressing the growing issue of social isolation and loneliness highlighted by Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, the Jewish community can draw on the wisdom o...
20 Jun
Future of Jewish
How Obama Lit the Middle East on Fire
20 Jun
The text discusses the contentious relationship between former U.S. President Barack Obama and Israel, highlighting key issues that caused tension. Obama's p...
20 Jun
Jewish Chronicle
Elderflower, strawberry and mint challah
20 Jun
This text discusses a recipe for Elderflower, Strawberry, and Mint Challah, incorporating homemade elderflower cordial. The cordial is made by infusing elder...
20 Jun
Jewish Chronicle
Parashah of the week: Beha’alotecha
20 Jun
The Behaalotecha parashah delves into the challenges faced by the Israelites in the desert, highlighting their complaints and false nostalgia despite escapin...
20 Jun
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from June 21 to June 28
20 Jun
Shabbat times from June 21 to June 28 vary across different cities in the UK, with Shabbat beginning between 8:00 to 9:34 and ending between 10:28 to 11:40. ...
20 Jun
Jewish Action
Religion on the Battlefield
20 Jun
The text discusses the role of religion on the battlefield. It likely covers topics such as the influence of faith on soldiers, the role of chaplains in the ...
20 Jun
Jewish Action
What Does the Torah Have to Say about Military Ethics?
20 Jun
The discussion delves into the Torah's teachings on military ethics, particularly in the context of Israel's past conflicts. Rabbi Shlomo Goren's ruling duri...
20 Jun
Jewish Action
Questions from the Battlefield
20 Jun
Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon, a respected posek, educator, and community rabbi who interacts with soldiers, shares insights on halachic dilemmas faced by soldiers d...
20 Jun
Jewish Action
On the Frontlines with Rabbi Shlomo Sobol
20 Jun
Rabbi Shlomo Sobol, a prominent figure in the Jewish community, addresses various challenges faced by congregants during wartime, including soldiers' dilemma...
20 Jun
Jewish Action
The Holiest Work
20 Jun
Miriam Neumark Shalev, head of the Tziporit military bases chevra kadisha unit for women, discusses the work of the IDF chevra kadishas womens unit in prepar...
20 Jun
Jewish Action
A Different Kind of Battlefield
20 Jun
Amidst the Israel-Gaza conflict, a surge in miluimot – women with children whose husbands are serving in the IDF as reservists – has been noted, with increas...
20 Jun
Jewish Action
The Dog that Doesn’t Bark
20 Jun
The article explores the concept of noticing what is not seen, using the analogy from Sherlock Holmes' story "The Adventure of Silver Blaze." It discusses th...
20 Jun
Jewish Action
Modesty in the Modern Age: A Symposium
20 Jun
In a symposium on modesty in the modern age, Rabbi Reuven Brand emphasizes the importance of tzenius for meaningful lives in today's society. The essays in t...
20 Jun
Jewish Action
Rethinking Tzeniut
20 Jun
The book "Reclaiming Dignity: A Guide to Tzniut for Men and Women" explores the concept of tzeniut (modesty) from various perspectives, beyond just clothing,...
20 Jun
Jewish Action
Modesty: An Educator’s Perspective
20 Jun
A seasoned educator reflects on the evolution of teaching modesty (tzenius) to high school students, emphasizing a shift towards inner values and personal gr...
20 Jun
Jewish Action
My Tzeniut Journey
20 Jun
A personal reflection on embracing the mitzvah of tzeniut (modesty) as a transformative journey from external appearance to internal qualities, shaping behav...
20 Jun
Jewish Action
A New Approach for Teens
20 Jun
Dr. Zipora Schorr, director of education at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School in Baltimore, discusses a new approach to teaching tzeniut (modesty) to a dive...
20 Jun