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The Washington State Human Rights Commission's recent meeting recordings have sparked controversy due to comments by Commissioner Luc Jasmin, who downplayed ...

The piece highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, exacerbated by war, and calls for action to alleviate suffering, particularly in housing. Da...

The challenge of making Jewish day school education affordable in the U.S. is explored through a comparison with Catholic schools' funding models, as highlig...

Zamru, a program under the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center, brings the power of music and spirituality to the forefront, transcending political and religious barr...

As Shavuot, one of Judaism’s key pilgrimage holidays, commences, its unique traditions and themes are celebrated: the giving of Torah, agricultural connectio...

The Cholent offers a critical roundup of key issues affecting the Jewish community, highlighting recent events such as a demonstration against the New York T...

The Greater Seattle Jewish community has grown to nearly 75,000, reflecting the West Coast's trends with unique characteristics of lower engagement and relig...

Faced with increasing antisemitism in Seattle, the Jewish community is taking political action through Washingtonians for a Brighter Future (WBF), a group fo...

In the latest edition of Seattle Jewish news, the community celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month with a spotlight on cultural engagement rather than pol...

Rabbi Daniel Weiner joins The Cholent to discuss the current state and challenges facing the Reform Jewish movement. Tackling everything from community dynam...

Growing concerns about antisemitism emerged following disruptions at a StandWithUs event in Seattle, featuring former Miss Israel and IDF medic Noa Cochva. P...

The Substack entry highlights the availability of The Cholent, a popular Jewish content platform, on the Substack app for both iOS and Android users. This ex...

Project DVORA, a Jewish Family Services (JFS) initiative, plays a pivotal role in aiding domestic violence survivors like Carly. With emotional support and l...

A recent event hosted by StandWithUs in Seattle faced vehement protests from demonstrators outside the venue. The writer highlights the intense hostility exp...

In this satirical piece by The Cholent, the removal of Professor Aria Fani from the University of Washington's Jackson School is examined through a mix of hu...

University of Washington President Robert J. Jones engaged with the Jewish community in a synagogue dialogue to address anti-Semitism and campus climate issu...

Dalia Ziada, an Egyptian activist and scholar, discusses her journey from viewing Israel as an adversary to advocating for dialogue and understanding between...

The Cholent article promotes its availability on the Substack app for both iOS and Android devices, offering audiences a more convenient way to access its co...

The article discusses a series of recent antisemitic attacks and instances of biased media coverage related to Jewish communities and Israel. It highlights h...

In the aftermath of violent regional escalations, the article delves into the complex web of groups supporting the Palestinian cause, often with controversia...

Becky Benaroya, a first-generation Sephardic Jew from Seattle, left an indelible mark through her philanthropy and community work until her passing at the ag...

The weekly Jewish newsletter recounts several positive developments and some controversies within the Seattle Jewish community. Highlighted events include a ...

The article reflects on Sasha Matison's role as an activist advocating for the memory and awareness of Israeli hostages following the tragic attacks on Octob...

In an engaging interview, Seattle's Fox 13 sports director Aaron Levine reflects on what he considers a 'golden age' for Seattle sports, highlighted by the S...

The article discusses recent events at the University of Washington (UW), highlighting controversial incidents related to Israel and Middle Eastern politics....

The discovery of the Hoecker Album, a photo collection depicting seemingly mundane activities of SS officers at Auschwitz, challenges conventional perception...

American Jewish teens no longer have to choose between enhancing their college applications or exploring personal growth in Israel, thanks to Hebrew Universi...

In a thought-provoking piece, The Cholent explores the geopolitical shifts involving Venezuela and Iran, highlighting personal reflections from Venezuelan Je...

The Cholent's year-end wrap-up for 2025 highlights key issues impacting the Jewish community, emphasizing clarity in naming antisemitism, the pragmatic engag...

Itay Regev, a survivor of being held captive in Gaza, shared his harrowing yet hopeful story at a Hanukkah event in Seattle. Captured along with his sister M...

A former teacher at Renton High School, Lauren Hasson, has filed a tort claim alleging harassment and discrimination based on her Jewish and Israeli heritage...

Zevi Eckhaus, a Jewish quarterback at Washington State University (WSU), emphasizes that his faith and his mother's influence contribute significantly to his...

Israeli-British chef Yotam Ottolenghi, known for his influential cookbooks and culinary expertise, will be performing a live show at The Paramount Theatre in...

Ben Shuldiner, the incoming superintendent of Seattle Public Schools (SPS), aims to transform the district into America's top urban school system. His priori...

Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov's harrowing experience as hostages of Hamas unfolds from their violent capture at Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023, through ...

Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik, an artist known for blending Jewish themes with pop culture elements like comics, is conducting a workshop titled "Make Your Own Gol...

Max Steele engages in a lively discussion regarding the Portland political landscape, notably focusing on the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and thei...

Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum reflects on the ongoing challenge of reimagining American Judaism amidst growing antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and broader moral confusion....

An innovative Jewish collective named Barnabie Point is emerging on Mercer Island, uniting the Herzl-Ner Tamid synagogue (HNT) and Jewish Day School (JDS) in...

In the lead-up to the November 4th election, Jewish political action committees and individuals in Seattle have mobilized to create voter guides emphasizing ...

The piece reflects on increasing antisemitic incidents in Seattle, drawing parallels to events in Manchester, England, where tensions during Jewish holidays ...

Recent efforts by Seattle-area Jewish organizations are yielding positive outcomes in addressing antisemitism in public schools. Previously, Jewish students ...

Karen Treiger, a fifth-generation Seattle Jewish author, presents her family history in her new book, "Standing on the Crack." The book details the stories o...

Matisyahu, the esteemed artist known for his unique fusion of reggae, hip-hop, alt-rock, and pop with a foundation in Judaism, is set to perform in Seattle t...

Naomi Ishisaka's Seattle Times column sparks a heated discussion on the moral complexities surrounding Gaza and Israel. Through an exploration of Ishisaka's ...

The article examines the contentious issue of journalists being accused of engaging in terrorism, sparked by the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Anas Al-Shari...

In Seattle's political landscape, a new Jewish-led political action committee (PAC) named 'The Kids Table' is making waves by tackling extremism and promotin...

A recent narrow decision by the NEA, the largest U.S. teachers' union, to continue their relationship with the Anti-Defamation League highlights the growing ...

The Shinshinim Young Ambassadors Program, facilitated by the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and the Jewish Agency for Israel, successfully concluded an...

A legal case has been filed against Nathan Hale High School in Seattle, alleging the failure to protect a Jewish student, MKL, from anti-Semitic harassment a...