Newton, Massachusetts, United States

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'I didn't want to let go of her; I loved her to death'

Jon Kalish in Forward · 29 May

Lisa Fliegel, a trauma therapist who dedicated her life to tikun olam, was laid to rest this past week.

'I was an anti-Zionist. Then I actually started researching.'

Neil Turitz in Future of Jewish · 23 May

Kile B. Jones, formerly an anti-Zionist, shares his transformative journey to becoming an advocate for Israel and Jews in an interview with Neil Turitz.

0 Culture Education

The power of asking expansive questions

eJewishPhilanthropy · 31 Mar

Rabbi Jen Gubitz reflects on the importance of asking expansive questions that foster deeper understanding and connection, rather than assumptions and discomfort.

0 History Culture

From Smyrna to Worcester

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 23 Jan

At a wedding in Massachusetts, Allan Arkush encountered Gloria Ascher, an academic who recently published a fascinating translation of her uncle's World War I-era Ladino diary.

0 Culture Jewish Law

A 91-year-old Jewish comedian walked into a pub — and out with my heart

Clara Shapiro in Forward · 3 Oct 2025

At 91, Dyan Forest, formerly Diana Schulman, captivates audiences with her unique blend of humor and music.

0 Communities Israel

A new kaffiyeh policy is designed to help divided Jews pray together. Is this the Jewish future?

Louis Keene in Forward · 9 Sep 2025

Minyan Atara, an independent prayer group in Brooklyn, has implemented a new policy disallowing the wearing of kaffiyehs to maintain communal harmony.

0 Culture Politics

Letters to the Editor: Two Jews, Three Opinions

Editor in Hadassah · 6 Aug 2025

This collection of letters to the editor from Hadassah Magazine's recent issue reflects the diversity of views within the Jewish community on key issues like tikkun olam, inclusivity of LGBTQ characters in media, and the complexities of dealing with antisemitism on university campuses.

0 History Culture

Moments That Have Shaped American Judaism

Moment in Moment · 30 Jun 2025

This exploration of pivotal moments that shaped American Judaism over the past 50 years highlights significant events such as the 1987 Freedom Sunday March advocating for Soviet Jewry, which demonstrated American Jewish solidarity and support for the Jewish state.

0 Gender/Identity Communities

How Keshet Changed LGBTQ+ and Jewish Life Forever

Boston JCRC in JCRC Boston Leaders Unplugged · 18 Jun 2025

Idit Klein, the founding CEO of Keshet, reflects on her 24-year leadership journey shaping LGBTQ+ inclusion within Jewish communities, highlighting Keshet's evolution from a small Boston group to a national advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

0 Culture History

Anniversary Essay | Time Traveling with Moment

Nadine Epstein in Moment · 13 Jun 2025

Nadine Epstein reflects on the evolution of Jewish time consciousness, highlighting how Jews simultaneously honor the past while staying wary of present and future threats.

0 Culture History

From the Editor | Hop in the Time Machine

Nadine Epstein in Moment · 12 Jun 2025

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Moment magazine takes a nostalgic journey back to its origins in 1975, reflecting on its founders, including Leonard Fein and Elie Wiesel, and revisiting its inaugural themes and articles.

0 Culture Literature

Lie of the Land – Chapter 39

dasi@mishpacha.com in Mishpacha · 11 Jun 2025

In Chapter 39 of "Lie of the Land" by Mishpacha Magazine, explores a nuanced narrative embedded within broader social and cultural themes relevant to Jewish communities.

0 History Politics

Refusenik Lessons for Today

Sapir · 14 May 2025

The term "refusenik" refers to Soviet Jews whose emigration requests were denied, highlighting a tenacious fight against Soviet oppression.

0 Television/Film Culture

18 questions for D’yan Forest, the world’s oldest female stand-up comedian

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 18 Apr 2025

Dyan Forest, at 90, is recognized as the world's oldest female stand-up comedian by Guinness World Records.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Why is Tabernacle Construction the Foundation of Shabbat?

Ezra Sivan in Lehrhaus · 27 Mar 2025

Ezra Sivan argues that the connection between the construction of the Tabernacle and Shabbat observance, as derived by rabbis from Torah, serves as a profound message against authoritarianism.

0 Leadership Communities

Ted Comet, Jewish communal giant and longtime Upper West Sider, dies at 100

Rachel Ringler in JTA · 19 Mar 2025

Ted Comet, a towering figure in Jewish communal life and founder of New York City's annual Israel parade, passed away at 100.

0 Education Politics

Eitan Hersh: Can the Jewish Left Talk With the Jewish Right? [Outreach: Bonus]

18forty · 18 Mar 2025

Political scientist Eitan Hersh discusses strategies for fostering constructive dialogue among students with diverse political and religious perspectives, particularly concerning contentious topics like Israel.

0 Music Culture

How a Jewish kid from the Bronx shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, married Faye Dunaway and became the Zelig of rock 'n' roll

Jim Sullivan in Forward · 7 Mar 2025

Peter Wolf, the former J. Geils Band lead singer, has penned a memoir titled "Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses."

0 Politics Communities

A century-old Zionist group is being rebooted with a new motto: ‘Jews fight back’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 11 Feb 2025

The article examines the revival of Betar, a century-old Zionist organization, being revived under the leadership of public relations executive Ronn Torossian.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A century-old Zionist group is being rebooted — and wants Jews to ‘fight back’ on the street

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 11 Feb 2025

A century-old Zionist group, Betar, has been reactivated by PR executive Ronn Torossian, focusing on confronting antisemitism with aggressive tactics rather than legal or educational responses.

0 Literature Politics

He was a Jewish leftist like Sandy Koufax — remembering Howard Zinn

Jim Sullivan in Forward · 25 Jan 2025

Howard Zinn, a noted historian and activist, is remembered fifteen years after his death for his impactful work, especially his controversial book "A People's History of the United States."

0 Education Politics

How Local Power Shapes Everything

Boston JCRC in JCRC Boston Leaders Unplugged · 24 Jan 2025

Eitan Hersh from Tufts University discusses how the decay of local civic knowledge and influence hinders community engagement and political effectiveness, emphasizing the need for local relationships.

0 Politics Israel

What's Israel's Next Move?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 19 Sep 2024

The episode discusses Israel's strategic preparations amidst threats from Hezbollah in Lebanon, emphasizing the psychological and technological aspects of modern warfare.

0 Culture Politics

11 years after my Gaza Thanksgiving, grasping for gratitude, one letter at a time

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 24 Nov 2023

Reflecting on her past Thanksgiving spent in Gaza during a cease-fire in 2012, Jodi Rudoren contrasts the past buoyant atmosphere with the current devastation amid ongoing Israeli-Gaza conflicts.

0 Communities Ethics

Survivors of the Hamas massacre are suffering from trauma — meet the therapist helping them work through it

Jon Kalish in Forward · 17 Nov 2023

Lisa Fliegel, a trauma therapist with vast experience working in conflict zones, promptly responded to the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack by traveling to Eilat to support survivors from the Gaza vicinity.

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