Israel

I traveled from Israel to Spain to convert new Jews. A single ‘Sababa’ made me feel safer.

Rabbi Hayim Leiter in JTA · 3 Feb

Rabbi Hayim Leiter reflects on his experiences traveling from Israel to Spain to perform ritual circumcisions (brises) for converts amidst a politically charged atmosphere.

0 Education Jewish Law

A Yeshiva That Gets It Right

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 3 Feb

Natan Slifkin reflects on his experience visiting a hesder yeshiva in Akko during a Shabbaton, highlighting the contrast between the educational approaches of dati-leumi and charedi yeshivas.

0 Politics Israel

France issues arrest warrants against 2 right-wing French-Israeli activists for ‘complicity in genocide’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 3 Feb

Two right-wing French-Israeli activists, Nili Kupfer-Naouri and Rachel Touitou, are facing arrest warrants from France for alleged complicity in genocide, following their actions to block humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, which they believed would indirectly support Hamas.

0 Politics Culture

The Unfortunate Relationship Between Secular Judaism and Anti-Zionism

Hava Mendelle in Future of Jewish · 2 Feb

Hava Mendelle articulates the complex relationship between secular Judaism and anti-Zionism, contending that rising anti-Zionism and assimilation weaken Jewish identity and continuity.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

In 92NY talk, Bret Stephens urges 'dismantling' ADL and investing more in Jewish identity

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward · 2 Feb

Bret Stephens, a New York Times columnist, delivered a provocative address at the 92nd Street Y, suggesting a radical shift in the Jewish community's approach to combating antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

Amid standoff with US, would Iran really attack Israel?

Dan Perry in Forward · 2 Feb

Amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with President Trump considering military action, the Iranian regime threatens to attack Israel if confronted.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Top NY Democrats vow to fund synagogue security, criticize ICE spending at Jewish policy event

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 2 Feb

At a recent congressional event organized by JCRC-NY, top New York Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, committed to increasing security funding for Jewish institutions amid rising antisemitic threats.

0 Culture Politics

There’s Nothing Offensive About Invoking the Holocaust to Defend Human Rights

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 2 Feb

Ken Silverman's article discusses the controversy surrounding comparisons of current events to the Holocaust, a debate sparked by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's analogy of undocumented children's experiences to those depicted in Anne Frank's diary.

0 Culture History

Trees tell beautiful stories about Judaism and Israel.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 2 Feb

Trees hold a deep symbolic and historical role in Judaism and the Land of Israel, intertwining narratives of faith, survival, and renewal.

0 Culture History

Trees tell beautiful stories about Judaism and Israel.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 2 Feb

Trees hold a deep symbolic and historical role in Judaism and the Land of Israel, intertwining narratives of faith, survival, and renewal.

0 Culture History

Trees tell beautiful stories about Judaism and Israel.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 2 Feb

Trees hold a deep symbolic and historical role in Judaism and the Land of Israel, intertwining narratives of faith, survival, and renewal.

0 Culture History

Trees tell beautiful stories about Judaism and Israel.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 2 Feb

Trees hold a deep symbolic and historical role in Judaism and the Land of Israel, intertwining narratives of faith, survival, and renewal.

0 Sports Communities

Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 2 Feb

Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija has made history by becoming the first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star.

0 Sports Communities

Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 2 Feb

Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija has made history by becoming the first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star.

0 Politics Israel

Swing district Democratic congressional candidate in Omaha blasts rivals over their criticism of Israel

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 2 Feb

In the race for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district, Democrat Crystal Rhoades is focusing her campaign on supporting Israel, positioning herself against fellow Democrat John Cavanaugh, whom she criticizes for his stance on Israel.

0 Sports Culture

Deni Avdija’s rise from Maccabi wunderkind to NBA All-Star is a dream come true for Israeli basketball fans like me

Moshe Halickman in JTA · 1 Feb

Deni Avdija's journey from being a Maccabi Tel Aviv prodigy to an NBA All-Star has been nothing short of extraordinary for Israeli basketball fans.

0 Sports Culture

Deni Avdija’s rise from Maccabi wunderkind to NBA All-Star is a dream come true for Israeli basketball fans like me

Moshe Halickman in JTA · 1 Feb

Deni Avdija's journey from being a Maccabi Tel Aviv prodigy to an NBA All-Star has been nothing short of extraordinary for Israeli basketball fans.

0 Torah Ethics

Tu b’Shvat and the Question We Can’t Keep Avoiding: Is the Tree of the Field a Human?

Aviva Lauer in Lehrhaus · 1 Feb

Aviva Lauer's insightful exploration of Deuteronomy 20:19 connects the Jewish holiday of Tu bShvat with a broader ethical mandate against unnecessary destruction, extending from trees to human beings.

0 Politics Israel

A Scoop of Anti-Israel Ice Cream

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish · 1 Feb

In July 2021, Ben & Jerry's announced it would halt ice cream sales in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, citing ethical concerns over occupied territories.

0 Politics Israel

A Scoop of Anti-Israel Ice Cream

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish · 1 Feb

In July 2021, Ben & Jerry's announced it would halt ice cream sales in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, citing ethical concerns over occupied territories.

0 Politics Communities

Democratic leader says GOP-led Congress boosted ICE funding while Jewish security is underfunded

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 1 Feb

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the GOP-controlled Congress at a New York Jewish gathering for prioritizing immigration enforcement funding over security grants for Jewish communities amidst rising antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Antisemitism speech sparks pushback from Jewish conservatives

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 1 Feb

Yoram Hazony, a prominent Israeli conservative intellectual, has sparked a contentious debate within the Jewish conservative community following his comments condemning antisemitic rhetoric from conservative figures like Tucker Carlson.

0 Communities Politics

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0 Food Holidays

Dried Fruit Salad

Sharona in Mishpacha · 1 Feb

Sharona introduces a vibrant and playful dried fruit salad featuring colorful fruit cubes, perfect for Tu B'Shvat or any festive occasion.

0 Communities Culture

I’m not Jewish, but I love Israel — and I’m not ashamed to say it.

Liv Layne in Future of Jewish · 31 Jan

Liv Layne, a Christian writer, shares her profound affection for Israel and its people, despite not having Jewish or Israeli heritage.

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