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New CD of Yiddish children’s songs by composer David Botwinik

Deborah Strauss in Forward · 4 Dec

A new CD of Yiddish children's songs titled "Zumer iz shoyn vider do" celebrates the legacy of the late David Botwinik, a Vilna-born composer who passed away in 2022 at the age of 101.

0 Music Culture

New CD of Yiddish children’s songs by composer David Botwinik

Deborah Strauss in Forward · 4 Dec

A new CD of Yiddish children's songs titled "Zumer iz shoyn vider do" celebrates the legacy of the late David Botwinik, a Vilna-born composer who passed away in 2022 at the age of 101.

0 Sports Communities

Meet Zevi Eckhaus, the Jewish college football bowl-bound quarterback who prays at the 18-yard line

Joseph Strauss in Forward · 1 Dec

Zevi Eckhaus, the Jewish starting quarterback for the Washington State Cougars, uniquely integrates his Orthodox Jewish faith with his football career by praying at the 18-yard line, a nod to the significance of the number in Judaism.

0 Sports Communities

Getting to know Zevi Eckhaus, the bowl-bound Jewish quarterback who prays at the 18-yard line

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 1 Dec

Zevi Eckhaus, the Jewish starting quarterback for the Washington State Cougars, uniquely combines his athletic pursuits with his faith.

0 Food Culture

The Jewish Table Holiday Gift Guide

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 25 Nov

Leah Koenig presents "The Jewish Table Holiday Gift Guide," a curated selection of gifts perfect for food lovers, cooks, and those with an appreciation for Jewish culture.

0 Culture History

A Proud Zionist Muses on Resilience

Stephanie Z. Bonder in Hadassah · 21 Nov

Stephanie Z. Bonder reflects on the resilience of Israelis and Zionists, drawing personal and historical parallels to emphasize the enduring Jewish spirit despite adversity.

0 Communities Holidays

Ethiopian Jewish holiday Sigd commemorated at NYC City Hall for the first time

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 20 Nov

New York City celebrated the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd for the first time at City Hall, marking a significant milestone in promoting Jewish diversity and combating antisemitism.

0 Culture History

Jewish Actor Saul Rubinek Thinks of His Zayde Every Night Before Performing “Playing Shylock”

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 17 Nov

Saul Rubinek, a son of Holocaust survivors, performs his play "Playing Shylock" at New York's Polonsky Shakespeare Center, where he explores Jewish identity and antisemitism.

0 Music Culture

From shtetl to synth: How Yiddish electronica found its rhythm

Judah Sussman in Forward · 11 Nov

Yiddish music is experiencing a modern transformation through electronica, as artists like Josh "Socalled" Dolgin and Chaia bring this cultural tradition into the digital era.

0 Music Culture

From shtetl to synth: How Yiddish electronica found its rhythm

Judah Sussman in Forward · 11 Nov

Yiddish music is experiencing a modern transformation through electronica, as artists like Josh "Socalled" Dolgin and Chaia bring this cultural tradition into the digital era.

0 Music Culture

From shtetl to synth: How Yiddish electronica found its rhythm

Judah Sussman in Forward · 11 Nov

Yiddish music is experiencing a modern transformation through electronica, as artists like Josh "Socalled" Dolgin and Chaia bring this cultural tradition into the digital era.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

When Hashem Puts the Car in Drive

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 4 Nov

Cindy Scarr reflects on the evolution of modern cars and the profound insights they can teach us about control and expectations in life.

0 Politics Culture

Banned for Life

David Jager in Tablet · 24 Oct

The piece explores the controversial figure of Gavin McInnes, known for founding the Proud Boys, a political group with far-right ideologies.

0 Politics Culture

Banned for Life

David Jager in Tablet · 24 Oct

The piece explores the controversial figure of Gavin McInnes, known for founding the Proud Boys, a political group with far-right ideologies.

0 Leadership Communities

Man of God, man for good: Rabbi Moshe Hauer

eJewishPhilanthropy · 23 Oct

Rabbi Moshe Hauer, former co-executive vice president of the Orthodox Union, is remembered fondly by his colleagues for his passion, humility, and dedication to Jewish life and community building.

0 Leadership Torah

Where the Money Is

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 21 Oct

The article pays tribute to Rabbi Moshe Hauer, the executive vice president of the Orthodox Union, highlighting his exemplary leadership qualities that blend public dynamism with profound personal integrity.

0 Leadership Communities

Forever a Talmid

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 21 Oct

The article recounts Rabbi Moshe Hauer's journey to becoming the executive vice president of the Orthodox Union (OU), offering an insight into the foundations of his leadership and devotion to Torah.

0 Politics History

Macron Occupies a Jewish Family Home in Baghdad

Alexander Kippen in Tablet · 20 Oct

The French government occupies a property in Baghdad originally owned by a Jewish family, the Lawees, who fled Iraq amid anti-Jewish violence in the mid-20th century.

0 Communities Education

‘Dialogue’ isn’t enough to fix what ails campuses. Jewish students like us need more.

JTA · 12 Oct

Jewish college students Ari and Maya, attending Harvard and McGill respectively, describe the challenges of increased campus polarization, particularly after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

0 Antisemitism Politics

What Anti-Zionism Really Is

Adam Louis-Klein in The Free Press · 6 Oct

Adam Louis-Klein, reflecting on his return from remote life in the Amazon, discusses his re-entry into a world where anti-Zionism is pervasive, especially in left-wing academic circles.

0 Culture Politics

‘No place for Zionism’: Why some vegans are starting beef with Israeli chefs

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 18 Sep

Israeli-born chef Guy Vaknin is facing backlash from parts of the vegan community for not condemning Israel, highlighting a growing intersection of politics and the vegan movement.

0 Culture Politics

Comic Gianmarco Soresi mines his mixed Jewish background for laughs

Steve North in JTA · 15 Sep

Stand-up comedian Gianmarco Soresi draws humor from his mixed Jewish and Italian background, underscoring his identity as a cultural Jew.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Harvard experts warn Diaspora Jews are suffering from ‘traumatic invalidation’ after Oct. 7

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 5 Sep

Ellin Bessner discusses with Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern a condition termed 'traumatic invalidation' that affects Diaspora Jews exposed to widespread denial and weaponization of their trauma post-October 7.

0 Education Communities

The state of Jewish education

Bonjour Chai · 4 Sep

The podcast "Bonjour Chai" delves into the complexities and expectations surrounding Jewish day school education, raising questions about the benchmarks for successful Jewish education beyond just academic learning.

0 Politics Culture

Beverly Hills schools wanted to fly the Israeli flag – but not to support the Jewish state

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 2 Sep

In Beverly Hills, a debate erupted over flying the Israeli flag during Jewish American Heritage Month, highlighting the complexities of its symbolism.

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