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Reflecting on the differing rabbinic opinions of Beit Shammai and Beit Hillel on the sequence of lighting Hanukkah candles, Rabbi Matthew J. Rosenberg explor...

JCC Chicago is spearheading a movement to foster positivity and community resilience through its Growing Hope initiative. Inspired by the Violins of Hope Chi...

In examining the persistent fear faced by American Jews in displaying their Jewish identity, particularly the menorah during Hanukkah, Sara Fredman Aeder dra...

Grandparents play a crucial role in securing Jewish continuity and identity within families, as shared by Debra Debs Weinberg in eJewishPhilanthropy. With an...

BBYO, a leading Jewish youth organization, plays a critical role in shaping the educational journey of Jewish teens by focusing on experiential learning rath...

Jewish education leaders are urging the community to participate in shaping a new federal scholarship tax credit program that can significantly aid Jewish sc...

Following the October 7, 2023 attacks, the Jewish Parent Academy (JPA), a grassroots movement initially founded by Russian-speaking Jewish (RSJ) parents, has...

Faced with the complexities of evolving Jewish identity and engagement, the American Jewish University (AJU) under President Jay Sanderson is redefining Jewi...

Navigating the chaotic aftermath of the October 7 attacks, The Neeman Foundation, an Israeli charitable institution, underscores the necessity of maintaining...

Rabbi Rebecca W. Sirbu argues that the current moment is ideal for reevaluating and reforming rabbinic education and synagogue structures, especially in ligh...

The 2025 Hebrew Snapshot Survey highlights the significant shifts occurring in synagogue Hebrew education, emphasizing a move from a singular focus on prayer...

New York State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and the federal Kids Online Safety Act aim to protect children from specific online harms, but they overlook critical is...

Cantor Vladimir Lapin addresses the persistent oversight of cantors within Jewish clerical frameworks, highlighting their essential, yet often unrecognized, ...

A recent Atra report highlights that over half of students in non-Orthodox rabbinical programs identify as LGBTQ+, a statistic that both celebrates the progr...

The article explores the evolving landscape of Jewish federations and their philanthropic models as they adapt to changing generational values and economic r...

Rachel Lerner discusses the pressing need for Jewish educational institutions to adopt more inclusive practices for neurodivergent children within their comm...

The recent study conducted by BZ Media and Makor Analytics examines how young American Christians, who increasingly identify as non-denominational rather tha...

Sergeant First Class Itamar Hayun, a longtime IDF reservist, narrates his struggle to secure affordable housing while serving his country. Facing high living...

Shai Assulin, a coordinator for the Jerusalem Municipality's Special Needs Department, emphasizes the importance of inclusive participation for individuals w...

Bar-Ilan University's Sunflower Center is offering a framework for resilience and recovery after the trauma experienced by Israel, especially following the e...

Reflecting on the 100th anniversary of Jewish Book Month, Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen, host of The Five Books podcast, shares insights into how Jewish literature c...

The narrative emphasizes the importance of interfaith collaboration, illustrated through the swift community response to a firebombing at the residence of Pe...

Jason Plotkin, executive director of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, explores the power of language in fostering connection and belonging in Jewi...

In light of growing polarization and discomfort within the Jewish community, notably concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this piece emphasizes the s...

A new study by Atra, "From Calling to Career: Mapping the Current State and Future of Rabbinic Leadership," provides valuable insights for organizations supp...

The article discusses the recent Atra report, which reveals that over half of non-Orthodox rabbinical students identify as LGBTQ+ and brings to light the str...

As Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani takes office amidst concerns over his stance on antisemitism, the Jewish community is reassured by the robust legal framework i...

Jewish literacy is essential for embracing the complexity and contradictions inherent in human existence, allowing us to hold multiple truths and resist bina...

Rabba Daphne Lazar Price, executive director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, critiques Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdanis' stance on a recent Nefesh B'Nef...

Ophelie Namiech, a French-Israeli humanitarian worker, explores the complexities of her identity and the perception of Israeli humanitarians in the global ar...

Jewish education often overlooks the invaluable resource of grandparents, who possess a wealth of cultural stories, traditions, and lived experiences. Rather...

Hillel International's educational approach is scrutinized for potentially prioritizing inclusivity over substantial Jewish content on university campuses. T...

At the recent World Zionist Congress (WZC), a significant consensus was reached among representatives from various ideological backgrounds, demonstrating a c...

In her article, Deborah Kaplan Polivy emphasizes the critical role of personalized donor acknowledgments in nonprofit retention strategies. She argues that u...

Jewish and Israeli communities face heightened challenges, with rising antisemitism and internal divisions necessitating unprecedented levels of cooperation ...

Rabbi Igael Iggy Gurin-Malous, writing for eJewishPhilanthropy, advocates for moving GivingTuesday to the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, as a civic ritual of g...

Amid rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on American college campuses, engaging students through career-oriented experiences offers a promising alt...

As Jewish communities look towards 2050, they face the challenge of re-envisioning education to remain engaging and relevant amidst rapid global changes and ...

Wexner Foundation's professional mentoring program highlights the enduring commitment of alumni who frequently return as mentors, driven by a sense of commun...

Wexner Foundation alumni mentors continuously engage in the mentoring program to nurture emerging Jewish leaders, viewing it as a mutually beneficial relatio...

In the context of the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly in Washington D.C., Stephen D. Smith explores the metaphor of the compass versus...

Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) convenes more than 2,000 Jewish leaders at the 2025 General Assembly in Washington, D.C., focusing on three critic...

Rabbi Josh Joseph, Executive Vice President and COO of the Orthodox Union, explores the concept of fostering professional development within mission-driven o...

Generational divides within American Jewish families regarding views on Israel are common, with younger generations perceiving Israel as a powerful nation ra...

In the aftermath of the transformative events in Israel post-October 7th attacks, Jewish educators are evolving the way Israel is taught across North America...

As the immediate crisis following the October 7 attacks in Israel subsides, Jewish campus professionals are reflecting on their roles and responsibilities mo...

The Hadassah Medical Organization, a prominent Jerusalem-based hospital established by the Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization of America, demonstrates how...

In the context of synagogue leadership, reevaluating clergy-congregation contract negotiations from a transactional model to a covenant-based approach can en...

The Jewish community has made significant progress in security measures over the past decade, yet recent events reveal that physical barriers alone aren't su...

The article by Jessica Leving Siegel discusses the need for Jewish institutions to embrace the "murky middle," a space of nuanced dialogue rather than divisi...