Community Leadership

“What We Can Do to Hold Our Communities Together”with Eric K. Ward and Nadine Epstein

Moment in Moment · 7 Nov

Civil Rights Strategist Eric K. Ward and Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein collaborate to explore strategies for maintaining cohesion within Jewish communities amidst growing societal divides.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Unseen but essential: the case for investing in chevra kadisha leaders

eJewishPhilanthropy · 14 Oct

The role of chevra kadisha, groups caring for the deceased within Jewish tradition, has gained attention due to recent societal shifts in how death is discussed.

0 Communities Jewish Law

10/12/24 – Shiur 486 – What’s the role of a shul Rav during the Yomim Tovim? What are the most common and unusual questions being asked to our Rabbanim?

Halacha Headlines · 10 Oct

Rabbis from various communities discuss the distinct roles and responsibilities of a shul Rav during the Yomim Tovim, focusing on the common and unique questions they encounter, and the impact of current events such as the war in Israel.

0 Communities Israel

Meet Tel Aviv shooting hero Lev Kreitman, who survived Nova music festival on Oct. 7

Mira Fox in Forward · 1 Oct

Lev Kreitman, CEO of Israel's Midburn festival and a reserve soldier, is heralded for heroically confronting gunmen during a shooting in Tel Aviv on October 1, 2024, after surviving an earlier attack at the Nova music festival by Hamas.

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How Lizzy Savetsky became a self-proclaimed spokesperson for the Jewish people.

Israel: State of a Nation · 29 Sep

Lizzy Savetsky has emerged as a prominent voice for the Jewish community, leveraging her platform as a social media influencer to advocate for Israel and Jewish causes.

0 Communities Education

Supporting At-Risk Youth in Israel Post–October 7

Aviva Engel in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

Following the traumatic events of October 7, Israeli youth, particularly those at risk, face a deepening crisis.

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We need more great rabbis

eJewishPhilanthropy · 19 Sep

Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, articulates the urgent need for more rabbis in North America amidst current Jewish historical challenges.

0 Gender/Identity Communities

How and Why I Became a Hasidic Feminist

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 11 Sep

Sruli Fruchter shares her transformative journey from mainstream feminist ideals to becoming a Hasidic feminist, inspired by Chabad philosophy and the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

0 Communities Ethics

It’s not just J.D. Vance’s ‘childless cat ladies’: Jewish communities also undervalue people without children

JTA · 1 Aug

Jewish communities' emphasis on procreation and the value placed on parenthood are akin to sentiments expressed by J.D. Vance regarding the importance of having children for leadership roles and community investment.

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What Does it Mean to be a Jewish American Hero? A Jewish American Heritage Month Conversation with AJC CEO Ted Deutch

People of the Pod · 10 May

AJC CEO Ted Deutch discusses Jewish American Heritage Month and the diverse contributions of Jewish American heroes throughout history, while addressing the challenges of rising antisemitism.

0 Communities History

L’Dor V’Dor: The Resilience of Ethiopian Jewish Practice

Ashton Macklin in New Voices · 21 Feb

The article discusses the resilience of Ethiopian Jewish practices, highlighting how the community maintains its identity and religious traditions despite challenges.

0 Communities Leadership

Why Naomi Rosenfeld, head of Atlantic Canada’s Jewish community, is moving back to Toronto

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 21 Oct 2021

Naomi Rosenfeld, the executive director of the Atlantic Jewish Council, is leaving her role after five years to return to her native Toronto, citing personal reasons and the expected arrival of her first child.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Back to School, Back to Shul

Bonjour Chai · 17 Sep 2021

In this episode, Rabba Rachel Kohl Finegold discusses the challenges and considerations for Canadian synagogues in bringing children back to synagogue services amidst COVID-19.

0 Communities History

Honouring Ruth Goldbloom, an unsung hero of Pier 21

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 3 Jun 2021

The episode pays homage to Ruth Goldbloom, a significant figure instrumental in establishing the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, exploring her legacy and ongoing efforts by her family to create a sculpture in her honor.

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Why Are There So Many “Manels” in Modern Orthodoxy?

Yoel Finkelman and Shana Strauch Schick, Yoel Finkelman, Shana Schick in Lehrhaus · 14 Sep 2020

The "manel phenomenon," in which all-male panels dominate public discussions in the Modern Orthodox community, is a concerning issue.

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Don’t Like Any of the Candidates? Here’s What You Can Do.

Carly Pildis in Tablet · 3 Mar 2020

The text emphasizes that individuals feeling disillusioned by the current political landscape should not give up on democracy.

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