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Jewish day school enrollment is rising across denominations

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Jun

Jewish day schools across all denominations are experiencing a rise in enrollment, reversing decades of decline for non-Orthodox institutions.

0 Education Jewish Law

On the Virtues of Torah Education

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Jun

Cindy Scarr discusses the profound value of Torah education, contrasting it with modern secular education's perceived deficiencies.

0 Politics Culture

Brewing in a Garage Near You

Andrew Fox in Tablet · 25 Jun

Amidst a vivid narrative reminiscent of a Carl Hiaasen novel, Andrew Fox explores a failed 2026 terror plot aimed at President Trump's birthday celebration, highlighting how emergent technologies have brought unprecedented abilities to individuals.

0 Communities Leadership

Being a Principal’s Wife

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Jun

Cindy Scarr shares her personal insights into the unique and often challenging role of being the wife of a yeshivah principal.

0 Culture Politics

A play called ‘The Zionists’ turns the post-Oct. 7 discourse Into a dysfunctional family drama

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 23 Jun

"The Zionists," a play written by S. Asher Gelman and staged at the Barrington Stage Company, navigates the turbulent aftermath of the events of October 7, 2023, through the lens of a Jewish family's internal conflicts.

0 Culture Politics

Years after a boycott fight, Ben & Jerry’s Israel debuts a flavor celebrating Israeli resilience

Deborah Danan in JTA · 19 Jun

Ben & Jerry's Israel has launched a new ice cream flavor named 'Milk and Honey' to celebrate Israeli resilience post the October 7 Hamas attack.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Rank Islamophobia in Congress is a crisis for American Jews

Abe Silberstein in Forward · 17 Jun

The rise of the Sharia-Free America Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, with over 60 Republican members, presents a major concern for American Jews, suggesting parallels to historical xenophobia against Jewish immigrants.

0 Politics Israel

Israel exposed the war inside Trump's White House.

Guy Goldstein in Future of Jewish · 16 Jun

Guy Goldstein explores the internal conflicts within President Trump's administration, focusing on foreign policy decisions influenced by three camps.

0 Politics Israel

American Jewish leaders across the political spectrum express alarm at Trump’s Iran deal

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 15 Jun

Following President Donald Trump's announcement of a new deal with Iran to conclude the U.S.-Israel war, American Jewish groups across the political spectrum have expressed unified concern about the agreement.

0 Politics Israel

The Iran war ended terribly for the US, and even worse for Israel

Dan Perry in Forward · 15 Jun

The recent U.S.-Iran conflict ended in a strategic debacle for both the United States and Israel, with significant geopolitical repercussions.

0 Education Leadership

CAJE and Spertus Institute’s Certificate in Israel Leadership offers blueprint for other Jewish communities

eJewishPhilanthropy · 15 Jun

The CAJE and Spertus Institute's Certificate in Israel Leadership initiative aims to revolutionize Israel education in Jewish day schools by developing leadership skills and enhancing institutional capacities.

0 Politics Israel

Western leaders failed — and they're trying to sell us victory.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 13 Jun

Vanessa Berg critiques Western leadership's handling of the Iranian nuclear threat, arguing that Western leaders prioritize perceived diplomatic victories over true security achievements.

0 History Ethics

This rabbi made history in the civil rights era. I had to tell his story.

Roger Rapoport in JTA · 12 Jun

In the early 1960s, Rabbi Allen Secher was among 16 rabbis who responded to Martin Luther King Jr.'s call for support in St. Augustine, Florida, a city embroiled in the civil rights struggle.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

Don’t be neutral. Not even once.

eJewishPhilanthropy · 12 Jun

Sara Crown Star, in her acceptance speech for the Simon Wiesenthal Center's Humanitarian Award, highlights the evolution of antisemitic tactics from historical atrocities like the Holocaust to modern digital misinformation campaigns.

0 Israel Politics

What the Pentagon Can Learn from the IDF

Sapir · 10 Jun

The article discusses the evolving nature of warfare and the need for the United States to learn from Israel's adaptive defense strategies.

0 Education Jewish Law

Those Who Can, Teach

Sapir · 10 Jun

As the Jewish education system, alongside broader American schools, face a profound crisis with teacher shortages and an over-reliance on digital technology, the article calls for a revival of traditional teaching values.

0 Politics Communities

Milei praises ‘Judeo-Christian values’ at Chabad event as Argentina courts European Jews

Juan Melamed in Forward · 10 Jun

Argentine President Javier Milei emphasized Judeo-Christian values at a notable Chabad-Lubavitch event, marking the yahrzeit of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.

0 Education Communities

The state of Jewish education: Insights from leaders across the field

eJewishPhilanthropy · 9 Jun

Leaders in Jewish education provide insights on the current state of the field, exploring advancements and challenges across various sectors since the pandemic.

0 Education Communities

The state of Jewish education: Insights from leaders across the field

eJewishPhilanthropy · 9 Jun

Leaders in Jewish education provide insights on the current state of the field, exploring advancements and challenges across various sectors since the pandemic.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Thomas Massie calls for USS Liberty probe, elevating anti-Israel conspiracy theory to House floor

Grace Gilson in JTA · 9 Jun

Republican Representative Thomas Massie used the anniversary of the 1967 USS Liberty incident to call for a new investigation into the attack, which has long been a focal point for anti-Israel conspiracy theories.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Some Jewish Republicans say Tucker Carlson is a diminished threat. Others worry he’ll run for president.

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 5 Jun

At the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) gala, the discussion shifted from warning against right-wing antisemitic figures like Tucker Carlson to celebrating efforts to marginalize such voices within the Republican Party.

0 Culture Communities

This Interfaith Comedy Show Is All About Promoting Peace

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 4 Jun

Comedy for Peace, an interfaith comedy show spearheaded by Israeli-American comedian Erik Angel, is celebrating its seventh anniversary.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Changing Jewish views on Zionism could scramble the antisemitism debate

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 3 Jun

As debates over antisemitism intertwine with attitudes toward Zionism, changing views among American Jews could reshape these discussions.

0 Education Communities

We already know how to strengthen Jewish continuity. So why aren’t we doing it?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 3 Jun

In light of recent events that have intensified the need for strong Jewish identity among American youth, this article argues for the expansion of Jewish day schools as a crucial measure to ensure Jewish continuity.

0 History Culture

A Jewish History Heist at the British Museum. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 2 Jun

The British Museum has recently been criticized for its handling of Jewish history, specifically concerning the postponement of a lecture on ancient Israel and Judea due to potential disruptions.

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