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eJewishPhilanthropy · 9 Dec 2025

Following the October 7, 2023 attacks, the Jewish Parent Academy (JPA), a grassroots movement initially founded by Russian-speaking Jewish (RSJ) parents, has become more vital than ever in shaping Jewish resilience and leadership.

0 Israel Torah

The old Israel is gone. It’s time to build a better one.

Avi Mayer in Future of Jewish · 29 Nov 2025

Avi Mayer reflects on the current state of Israel, drawing parallels between recent events and Torah narratives from Genesis.

0 Politics History

As Trump officials cozy up to Germany's far right, everything alt is neu again

Terrence Petty in Forward · 18 Nov 2025

The article explores the historical and contemporary connections between American and German far-right movements, focusing on the German-American Bund of the 1930s and the current relationship between Trump's MAGA movement and Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

0 Food Television/Film

Brooklyn’s fusion restaurant Shalom Japan strikes ‘Shark Tank’ deal to bring matzah ball ramen to the masses

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 14 Nov 2025

Brooklyn's Shalom Japan, a Jewish-Japanese fusion restaurant, caught the attention of investors on the reality show Shark Tank.

0 Politics Antisemitism

ADL launches ‘Mamdani monitor’ as Jewish groups retool for post-election advocacy

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 5 Nov 2025

Jewish organizations in New York City are adjusting their advocacy strategies following the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor, who has been criticized for his views on Israel and support for the BDS movement.

0 Culture Politics

Dating in New York after Oct. 7 was already painful. Then came Zohran Mamdani

David Berkowitz in Forward · 31 Oct 2025

David Berkowitz explores the complexities of dating as a Jewish New Yorker in the politically charged climate following the October 7 attacks, compounded by the controversial candidature of Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor.

0 Politics Israel

Tom Suozzi finds comfort zone in the political middle, speaking up for Israel

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 20 Oct 2025

Representative Tom Suozzi, a moderate Democrat from New York, emphasizes the importance of maintaining bipartisan support for Israel, a stance that sets him apart from some in his party.

0 Education Communities

Check out these fall Jewish school open houses in the New York area

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 16 Oct 2025

Jewish families in the New York area exploring educational options for their children have a diverse array of Jewish day schools and yeshivas to consider.

0 Communities History

Julius Jay Tanenbaum, naval veteran and real estate developer, dies at 99

JTA Staff in JTA · 1 Oct 2025

Julius Jay Tanenbaum, a WWII naval veteran and influential real estate developer, passed away at 99, just shy of his centennial.

0 Music Culture

The Newport Folk Festival imagined a more equitable world — can that dream be revived?

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 30 Sep 2025

"Newport & The Great Folk Dream," a new documentary by Robert Gordon, explores the Newport Folk Festival's pivotal years between 1963 and 1966.

0 Education Communities

New York becomes latest experiment in subsidies for Jewish day school tuition

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 29 Sep 2025

In response to the high costs of Jewish day school education and a surge in Jewish engagement post-October 7, the UJA-Federation of New York has launched a $15 million three-year pilot fund to subsidize tuition for middle-income families and Jewish communal professionals.

0 Culture Holidays

What Should I Wear For The Jewish High Holidays?

Daci Platt in Kveller · 16 Sep 2025

As the Jewish High Holidays approach, the transition to fall weather inspires discussions about appropriate attire for these significant days.

0 Politics Israel

Architects of Peace: Episode 2 - Behind the Breakthrough

People of the Pod · 4 Sep 2025

The episode delves into the behind-the-scenes diplomacy that led to the Abraham Accords, focusing on the strategic decisions and key figures involved, like Ambassador David Friedman and General Miguel Correa.

0 Sports Culture

Who is Marty Reisman, the Jewish ping-pong star who inspired Timothée Chalamet's new movie?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 13 Aug 2025

Timotheé Chalamet stars as a Jewish ping-pong hustler in the forthcoming film "Marty Supreme," inspired by the larger-than-life character of Marty Reisman, a real-life Jewish ping-pong champion known for his showmanship and flair in the 20th century table tennis scene.

0 Leadership Politics

Julie Sandorf, who invested in Jewish ‘social capital,’ to step down as head of Charles Revson Foundation

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 13 Aug 2025

Julie Sandorf is stepping down as the president of the Charles H. Revson Foundation after 18 years, during which she spearheaded numerous impactful initiatives in Israel and the U.S., focusing on urban planning, civic service, and media.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Third-generation Conservative rabbi resigns from movement after facing punishment for performing intermarriages

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 11 Aug 2025

Rabbi Ari Yehuda Saks, a third-generation Conservative rabbi, resigned from the Conservative movement's Rabbinical Assembly after it launched an ethics investigation into his participation in interfaith weddings.

0 Television/Film Culture

An Ode to the Larger Than Life Jewish Mothers of Lena Dunham’s ‘Too Much’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 8 Aug 2025

Lior Zaltzman explores the nuanced portrayal of Jewish mothers in Lena Dunham's show "Too Much," challenging the typical overbearing stereotype.

0 Politics Communities

After the UFT endorsed Mamdani, some Jewish educators are withholding their dues in protest

Grace Gilson in JTA · 4 Aug 2025

The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) in New York City faces internal conflict after endorsing Zohran Mamdani for mayor, a candidate with a history of anti-Zionist views.

0 Culture Communities

21-year-old solitary Jewish female (me) seeks human contact at 'The Jewish Dating Game'

Clara Shapiro in Forward · 1 Aug 2025

"The Jewish Dating Game" offers a playful approach to modern Jewish matchmaking reminiscent of the 1960s TV show "The Dating Game."

0 Politics Ethics

As starvation mounts in Gaza, Jewish voices increasingly rise up in consternation

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 25 Jul 2025

Amidst a worsening hunger crisis in Gaza, Jewish voices are rising in concern over the humanitarian toll of the ongoing conflict.

0 Politics Ethics

As hunger crisis mounts in Gaza, Jewish voices increasingly rise up in consternation

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 25 Jul 2025

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has drawn increasing concern and activism from Jewish communities worldwide, spurred by reports of widespread hunger and suffering following Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas.

0 Music Culture

Can 6 hours of Billy Joel turn critics into believers?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 17 Jul 2025

Billy Joel, often considered a divisive figure in music criticism, is the focus of a comprehensive six-hour documentary by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, titled "Billy Joel: And So It Goes."

0 Communities Culture

Meet Nice Jewish Girls, an NYC social club for Jewish women in their 20s and 30s

Noa Yolkut in JTA · 15 Jul 2025

"Nice Jewish Girls" is a social club founded by Bianca Kisin for Jewish women in NYC, aiming to foster connections and a sense of community without the matchmaking pressures found in co-ed Jewish social circles.

0 Culture Politics

What Matters Now to comic Guri Alfi: Israelis and American Jews must remain unified

What Matters Now · 15 Jul 2025

Guri Alfi emphasizes the importance of maintaining unity between Israeli and American Jews amid rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism in the U.S., highlighted by the recent experiences of Jewish leaders and families of fallen soldiers.

0 Politics History

The Autopen Scandal Is a Very Big Deal

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 Jul 2025

The episode scrutinizes the implications of using an autopen for presidential pardons, highlighting how this deviates from centuries-old legal traditions.

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