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My Personal Rebbe, My Personal Tzaddik

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 10 Feb

Cindy Scarr shares a heartfelt tribute to Rav Yissachar Dov Biderman of Lelov, a revered tzaddik known for his deep personal connections and spiritual guidance.

0 Politics Communities

Religious Zionism Under Attack

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 10 Feb

Religious Zionism in Israel is facing harsh criticism from within its community and from purported allies due to its opposition to charedi draft exemptions.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Can $15 million fix antisemitism? Probably not.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 8 Feb

Robert Kraft's Blue Square Alliance Against Hate aired a controversial $15 million Super Bowl ad, sparking debate over its effectiveness in combating antisemitism.

0 Communities Israel

What Israel Does When No One Is Watching

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish · 7 Feb

Israel's Magen David Adom (MDA), the national emergency service, exemplifies a humanitarian spirit transcending religion and borders.

0 Communities Israel

What Israel Does When No One Is Watching

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish · 7 Feb

Israel's Magen David Adom (MDA), the national emergency service, exemplifies a humanitarian spirit transcending religion and borders.

0 Politics History

Denazifying Gaza

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 6 Feb

Nachum Kaplan explores the complexities of denazifying Gaza by drawing parallels with Germany's post-World War II denazification process.

0 Antisemitism Television/Film

Why That Super Bowl Ad Hit a Nerve

Lee Smith in Tablet · 6 Feb

Lee Smith examines the backlash against Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ad addressing antisemitism.

0 Leadership Culture

The Double Lives of Hadassah Doctors and Nurses

Barbara Sofer in Hadassah · 5 Feb

Hadassah doctors and nurses like Dr. Esi Sharon-Sagie and Itzik Kara have been leading extraordinary double lives since the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023, and during the subsequent years of conflict.

0 Culture Politics

The Israel You Aren't Allowed to See

Stacy Gittleman in Future of Jewish · 5 Feb

Stacy Gittleman reflects on her recent visit to Israel, highlighting cultural, academic, and everyday aspects of Israeli life.

0 Art Culture

Sharona in Mishpacha · 4 Feb

Sharona highlights the benefits of using a personalized embosser as an innovative and budget-friendly means to enhance packaging.

0 Communities Culture

The invisible war Nova survivors are still fighting

eJewishPhilanthropy · 30 Jan

In the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire following the attacks of October 7, 2023, survivors of the Nova music festival and bereaved families continue to grapple with severe mental health challenges, despite the return to "normalcy" in Israeli life.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Man arrested after ramming car into 770 Eastern Parkway, Chabad’s Brooklyn headquarters

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 29 Jan

A man intentionally rammed his car into the entrance of 770 Eastern Parkway, the Chabad movement's global headquarters located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, during a significant date on the Jewish calendar marking the yahrzeit of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson.

0 Communities Politics

"Grizzled Veterans"

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 28 Jan

Rabbi Natan Slifkin critiques Gedalia Guttentag's call for reconciliation between charedi and secular Israelis, as discussed in "Mishpacha Magazine."

0 History Politics

Long before Trump's second-hand Nobel, a laureate sought to curry favor with Nazis by regifting a prize

Terrence Petty in Forward · 24 Jan

The article explores the historical precedent of individuals attempting to curry favor with political power by regifting Nobel prizes, focusing on Norwegian novelist Knut Hamsun's notorious interaction with the Nazi regime.

0 History Jewish Law

How Archaeology Rewrote the History of Tefillin

Yonatan Adler in 18forty · 22 Jan

Recent archaeological discoveries have shed light on the ancient practices of wearing tefillin, dating back to the Judean Desert period.

0 Antisemitism Politics

From Alfred Dreyfus to Josh Shapiro: How the ‘dual loyalty’ charge shadows Jewish public life

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 22 Jan

The article explores the longstanding antisemitic trope of dual loyalty, where Jews are accused of harboring divided allegiances between their country of residence and Israel.

0 Politics Communities

The Fatal Consequences of Dangerous Disregard for Laws

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 20 Jan

Following the tragic deaths of two infants at an unlicensed daycare in Israel, significant attention is being drawn to the widespread issue of illegal charedi daycare centers.

0 Literature Jewish Law

Oy Vey, Who Needs Another Biography of Philip Roth?

Elan Kluger in Tablet · 20 Jan

Philip Roth's life and work are examined in the context of literary biography, exploring whether his complex and often controversial persona can be reconciled with his impressive literary contributions.

0 Politics Philosophy

A Lesson from Noam Chomsky about Israel and Iran

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 19 Jan

Ken Silverman discusses the ethical perspectives of Noam Chomsky regarding human rights abuses in different countries, particularly focusing on Israel and Iran.

0 Antisemitism Culture

When Eating Jewish Becomes a Crime

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 13 Jan

Jewish and Israeli restaurants around the world are facing a wave of targeted attacks that manifest as vandalism, harassment, and boycotts, under the guise of political protests against Israel's policies.

0 Communities Politics

The Attack That Wasn't Condemned

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 13 Jan

Natan Slifkin critiques the lack of public condemnation by Charedi leaders and media of a violent attack on Charedi soldiers and their families during a private event.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mamdani denounces Hamas chants, but his delay draws scrutiny

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 Jan

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under scrutiny for his delayed response to a protest featuring pro-Hamas chants outside a Queens synagogue.

0 Communities Culture

From pop stars to tefillin pop-ups, Oct. 7 changed how Israel’s ‘somewhat observant’ practice Judaism

Deborah Danan in JTA · 9 Jan

In the aftermath of Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023, a notable shift towards greater religious observance occurred among Israelis, particularly those of masorti background.

0 Politics Communities

Terrible Accident or Murder?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 7 Jan

Natan Slifkin discusses the recent tragedy in Jerusalem involving a bus accident at a charedi demonstration, arguing against the simplistic narratives being circulated in its aftermath.

0 Politics Communities

Terrible Accident or Murder?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 7 Jan

Natan Slifkin discusses the recent tragedy in Jerusalem involving a bus accident at a charedi demonstration, arguing against the simplistic narratives being circulated in its aftermath.