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The Knicks’ Jalen Brunson’s Relationship With His Jewish Wife, Dr. Alison Marks, Is Just So Beautiful

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 10 Jun

Jalen Brunson, the celebrated point guard of the New York Knicks, shares a beautiful love story with his Jewish wife, Dr. Alison Marks Brunson.

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Jewish education needs tefillah

eJewishPhilanthropy · 18 Feb

Rabbi Joshua Cahan advocates for a revitalized approach to tefillah (prayer) in Jewish day schools and camps, suggesting it should be an integral part of both educational strategy and student well-being.

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The stories we carry, the future we build

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.

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‘Hostage’ Memoir May Well Become A Classic

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 4 Dec 2025

Eli Sharabi's memoir, "Hostage," has quickly achieved best-seller status in Israel and is now drawing international acclaim as a moving testament to his harrowing experience as a captive of Hamas for 491 days.

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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.

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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 Politics

Bombarded by war news, some Jewish teens turn their social media anxiety into activism

Shir Levenson in JTA · 1 Apr 2025

Jewish teens, overwhelmed by the barrage of war-related content on social media, have turned their social media anxiety into activism.

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Dept. of Education opens Title VI antisemitism investigation at Sarah Lawrence College, where Hillel alleged atmosphere of intimidation

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 7 Jan 2025

A Title VI antisemitism investigation has been launched by the federal Department of Education into Sarah Lawrence College after a complaint by the Hillel chapter alleged a hostile environment for Jewish students.

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It All Starts with a Mom

Ahuva Reich in Jewish Action · 17 Dec 2024

TJJ for Moms and Dads, an initiative created by NCSY, allows parents of teens who have participated in The Anne Samson Jerusalem Journey to experience Israel themselves, fostering a deeper connection to Judaism.

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Reeling from the anguish of Oct. 7, he's drawn more than 300 images of beauty and hope

Cathryn J. Prince in Forward · 10 Dec 2024

Israeli artist Zeev Engelmayer responds to the trauma of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack with his 'Daily Postcard' project, producing over 300 illustrations that blend despair with hope.

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In a post Oct. 7 world, what are Jewish high school seniors looking for in a college?

Eli Berk in JTA · 26 Nov 2024

With increasing concerns surrounding the safety and acceptance of Jewish students on college campuses in the wake of the events of October 7, 2023, Jewish high school seniors in the US are navigating their college choices with heightened scrutiny.

0 Jewish Law Politics

'We show up in places that some of the Jewish community has abandoned'

Haaretz Weekly · 21 Nov 2024

Rabbi Rick Jacobs discusses the intersection of Jewish values and progressive American Judaism amid the political complexities of Israel's Gaza conflict and the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House.

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How New York’s swing districts voted in congressional races and what that means for the Jews

Luke Tress in JTA · 6 Nov 2024

The recent congressional elections in New York's swing districts showcased significant Jewish and pro-Israel influences on the outcomes, with candidates from both parties striving to secure Jewish community support.

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What have I, a 93-year-old lox slicer, done to deserve all this?

Len Berk in Forward · 5 Apr 2023

Len Berk, the 93-year-old lox slicer from Zabars, shares the delightful experience of being invited to a cabaret show titled 'Retire? Who's Got Time!?!' by performer Janie Press.

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