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0 Antisemitism Communities

The Consequences of Illiteracy

Emes Ve-Emunah · 27 Feb

This discussion highlights the problematic nature of content creator Tyler Oliveira's work, particularly his exploitative approach toward communities he disrespects for views and clicks.

0 Education Israel

Educating the educators: A trip to Israel for public school teachers

eJewishPhilanthropy · 10 Sep 2025

Rabbi Amy S. Wallk, from Temple Beth El in Springfield, Massachusetts, led a group of diverse public school educators on a trip to Israel.

0 Communities History

Ask the Rabbis | What Would Astonish a Time Traveler From 1975 About Your Denomination Today?

Moment in Moment · 9 Jul 2025

Rabbis from different Jewish denominations reflect on what would surprise a time traveler from 1975 about their communities today.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

Ask the Rabbis | Does Jewish Law Require that Hostages be Redeemed Regardless of Cost?

Moment in Moment · 7 Apr 2025

The question of whether Jewish law demands the redemption of hostages regardless of cost remains complex and unresolved within Jewish jurisprudence.

0 Education History

Ari Lamm: Teaching Non-Jews To Love the Bible [Outreach 3/5]

18forty · 18 Feb 2025

Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm delves into the role Jewish texts have played and continue to play in shaping broader cultural narratives and civilizational structures, particularly highlighting historical influences such as the Protestant Reformation and the American Revolution.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

Ask the Rabbis | Are There War Crimes According to Jewish Thought, And If So, What Are They?

Moment in Moment · 3 Feb 2025

Jewish scripture and law provide multiple perspectives on the ethics of war, indicating a long-standing awareness of what might be considered war crimes.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Ask the Rabbis | Is Cremation Still Off Limits For Jews?

Moment in Moment · 26 Nov 2024

Cremation has traditionally been considered off-limits in Jewish practice due to religious, cultural, and historical factors.

0 Politics Communities

The ‘Seder Guy’ attempting a leap to the LG’s office

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 24 Jan 2022

Eric Lesser, a former staffer on Barack Obama's 2008 campaign and Massachusetts state senator, is running for lieutenant governor with a focus on regional equity.

0 Art History

Paned Expressions

Samuel D. Gruber in Tablet · 14 Oct 2009

Brooklyn's Kingsway Jewish Center, an Orthodox synagogue, has been recognized for its unique stained glass windows created by renowned Abstract Expressionist artist Adolph Gottlieb.