Northern District, Israel

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How Judaism makes every day Thanksgiving Day

Kohenet Rabbi Sarah Bracha Gershuny in JTA · 26 Nov

Kohenet Rabbi Sarah Bracha Gershuny discusses the integral role of gratitude in Jewish life, likening it to the spirit of Thanksgiving.

0 Culture Communities

For Israelis still displaced from their homes, reclaiming the kitchen can be an act of hope

Deborah Danan in JTA · 25 Nov

Displaced Israelis, affected by the violence following the October 7 Hamas-led attack, are finding solace and a sense of identity through cooking, thanks to initiatives like the Open Kitchen Project.

0 Politics Israel

Trump promised peace in the Middle East. Will his 2020 plan be the blueprint?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 24 Nov

Former President Donald Trump's renewed campaign promise to bring peace to the Middle East is under scrutiny, as his previous 2020 peace plan failed to gain traction.

0 Politics History

The Fetish (and Myth) of Indigenous Palestinians

Elyse Wien in Future of Jewish · 23 Nov

Elyse Wien explores the narrative of Palestinian indigeneity in the context of regional history, challenging the modern perception that Palestinians are the indigenous population of the Israeli-Palestinian region.

0 Politics History

The Fetish (and Myth) of Indigenous Palestinians

Elyse Wien in Future of Jewish · 23 Nov

Elyse Wien explores the narrative of Palestinian indigeneity in the context of regional history, challenging the modern perception that Palestinians are the indigenous population of the Israeli-Palestinian region.

0 Politics Israel

Trump attorney general pick Pam Bondi: 5 things Jews should know

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 22 Nov

Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump's pick for attorney general, is noted for her strong pro-Israel stance and efforts to address antisemitism, particularly from left-wing groups.

0 Politics Culture

After all that controversy, here’s why Ta-Nehisi Coates (probably) didn’t change any minds on Israel-Palestine

Dahlia Scheindlin in Forward · 22 Nov

Ta-Nehisi Coates' new book, "The Message," has stirred controversy with its focus on Israel and Palestine.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu now faces arrest in several Western countries following ICC warrant

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 22 Nov

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing an international legal challenge as the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant for his arrest.

0 Israel Ethics

My Grandmother, A Zionist Who Died as She Lived

Mattan Berner-Kadish in Moment · 21 Nov

Reflecting on his grandmother Shifra Kadish's life and her choice to end it on her own terms, Mattan Berner-Kadish weaves a narrative of her deep Zionist convictions and pioneering spirit.

0 History Israel

The Confessions of a Zionist’s Grandson

Mattan Berner-Kadish in Moment · 21 Nov

Mattan Berner-Kadish reflects on the life and dignified passing of his grandmother Shifra Kadish, an emblematic figure from Israel's early kibbutz movement, and her deep connection to the land.

0 Language Culture

This Hebrew Root Is All About Being Prepared

Joseph Lowin in Hadassah · 18 Nov

Joseph Lowin explores the versatility and historical richness of the Hebrew root (khaf-vav-nun), emphasizing its associations with preparation and focus.

0 Education Culture

The Etgar quiz no 282

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Nov

This quiz challenges readers with questions related to Jewish traditions, biblical figures, and Hebrew language.

0 Politics Communities

Israel’s proposed wartime budget would slash benefits for new immigrants

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 13 Nov

Israel's proposed wartime budget for 2025 includes significant cuts to financial stipends for new immigrants, limiting eligibility based on personal wealth while slightly augmenting support for those below the threshold.

0 Politics Israel

As a liberal Jew, I have stopped apologizing.

Carra Glatt Ben-Baruch in Future of Jewish · 13 Nov

Carra Glatt Ben-Baruch, in her essay as a senior lecturer at Bar-Ilan University, describes her shift from feeling the need to apologize for Israeli politics to unapologetically supporting her Israeli identity and community.

0 Science Food

21st Century Oil Miracle Thanks to Israeli Innovation

Jordana Benami in Hadassah · 13 Nov

Israeli food-tech company Beyond Oil has developed an innovative powder to address health risks associated with reused frying oils, especially in fast-food chains.

0 History Culture

The Miracle Petek

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 12 Nov

Rabbi Yisrael Ber Odesser, a devoted follower of Breslov chassidus, claimed to have found a mystical note, or "petek," in 1922 believed to be from Rebbe Nachman, sparking much debate.

0 Politics Israel

What a Secretary of State Marco Rubio would mean for American Jews and Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 Nov

Senator Marco Rubio's potential nomination as Secretary of State under a second Trump administration may impact U.S.-Israel relations and the broader Jewish community.

0 Politics Ethics

Uri Zaki: "The war has to end in Gaza'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 11 Nov

Uri Zaki, a left-wing Zionist thinker, grapples with the consequences of Israel's prolonged campaign against Hamas in Gaza, advocating for a political shift toward peace negotiations.

0 Sports Culture

20 Jewish men’s and women’s college basketball players to watch in 2024-25

Greg Levinsky in JTA · 8 Nov

Jewish athletes are making significant contributions to NCAA men's and women's college basketball for the 2024-25 season.

0 Politics History

The Horrific Realities of Israel That Outsiders Will Never Understand

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 8 Nov

The article provides a harrowing account of living under the constant threat of terrorism in Israel, illustrating experiences with bombings, rocket attacks, and kidnappings that are part of daily life.

0 Politics History

The Horrific Realities of Israel That Outsiders Will Never Understand

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 8 Nov

The article provides a harrowing account of living under the constant threat of terrorism in Israel, illustrating experiences with bombings, rocket attacks, and kidnappings that are part of daily life.

0 Politics Israel

Many Israelis are celebrating Trump’s win, seeing him as more likely to back their country

Deborah Danan in JTA · 6 Nov

The article explores the reactions in Israel to Donald Trump's presidential election victory.

0 Communities Politics

Renewing the Evangelical-Jewish alliance

eJewishPhilanthropy · 6 Nov

The article explores the current state and necessity of reinvigorating the alliance between Jewish communities and American Evangelicals, particularly around support for Israel.

0 Israel Politics

Drone Wars

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Nov

Israel faces a challenging new front as Iran-funded low-tech drones, used by groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis, bypass sophisticated air defenses and cause significant damage in civilian and military areas.

0 Politics Communities

Here's why Orthodox Jews are loyal to Trump — even if they don't love him

Binyamin Rose in Forward · 1 Nov

Orthodox Jews have shown consistent support for Donald Trump due to his strong pro-Israel policies, including recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, endorsing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and his role in establishing the Abraham Accords.

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