Community Resilience

The Talmud replacing the Constitution? An antisemite tweets, and Jews get in on the joke

Louis Keene in Forward · 13 Nov

In a recent online phenomenon, Jewish Twitter humorously engaged with a bizarre antisemitic tweet by Holocaust denier Stew Peters, who claimed that the U.S. Constitution is being replaced with the Talmud.

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Supporting the rebirth of Kibbutz Nir Oz: A year of healing and solidarity

eJewishPhilanthropy · 31 Oct

On the one-year anniversary of a devastating Hamas attack, the survivors of Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Gaza border, continue the arduous task of rebuilding.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Finding Joy in Crisis

TEXTing · 21 Oct

Elana Stein Hain and Yonah Hain dissect a text from Tosefta Sotah to explore the balance between mourning and joy, particularly in the context of ongoing crisis.

0 Prayer Gender/Identity

What Matters Now: A post-October 7 women's prayer book

What Matters Now · 16 Oct

Az Nashir: We Will Sing Again is a newly compiled women's prayer book, edited by Shira Lankin Sheps, Anne Gordon, and Rachel Sharansky Danziger.

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Israelis are decorating their first sukkahs since Oct. 7 with symbols of the crisis since

Deborah Danan in JTA · 15 Oct

As Israelis prepare for Sukkot, many are using the holiday to highlight the ongoing crisis regarding hostages held by Hamas since the October 7th attacks.

0 Communities Antisemitism

After a bomb threat interrupted Kol Nidre, this congregation kept praying on the streets of Manhattan

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 14 Oct

During the Kol Nidre service at Town and Village Synagogue in Manhattan, congregants were forced to evacuate due to a bomb threat, part of a disturbing trend of threats against synagogues.

0 Communities Politics

Another Year - A Conversation with Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 11 Oct

Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin share their profound grief over the loss of their son Hirsch in captivity and call for urgent efforts to return other hostages.

0 Politics Culture

The Hurricanes and the Race

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 9 Oct

This episode explores the media and political dimensions of hurricane response, analyzing how storms impact U.S. presidential campaigns, with Vice President Kamala Harris facing criticism for her media strategy and FEMA resources stretched thin.

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The Hurricanes and the Race

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 9 Oct

As the podcast dissects the political implications of hurricanes, it critiques Kamala Harris's recent media performances and questions her preparedness as a presidential candidate.

0 Communities Ethics

'A flood of biblical proportions': A survivor's Rosh Hashanah lessons from Hurricane Helene

Justin Goldstein in Forward · 2 Oct

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Justin Goldstein shares personal reflections on witnessing devastation in Asheville, N.C., and its impact on the local community's spirit during Rosh Hashanah.

0 Antisemitism Communities

We’ve been cancelled and attacked but our pride is undimmed

Jewish Chronicle · 1 Oct

In the wake of the October 7 terrorist attack at Kibbutz Kissufim, Yasmin Margolis, whose husband was killed in the attack, reflects on the pervasive antisemitism faced by Jews globally.

0 Israel Communities

I made aliyah right before Oct. 7. Here's why I stayed

Sruli Fruchter in Forward · 25 Sep

Recent immigrant to Israel, Sruli Fruchter, reflects on his arrival just before the tragic Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.

0 Israel Politics

Israelis from Tel Aviv to Haifa brace for Hezbollah attacks

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 25 Sep

With heightened tensions involving Hezbollah missile threats, Israelis from Tel Aviv to Haifa are bracing for attacks.

0 Communities Ethics

Lema’an Achai V’Rei’ai: Pursuing Unity

Rabbi Moshe Hauer in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

Rabbi Moshe Hauer emphasizes the urgent need for unity among Jews, stressing that overcoming internal divisiveness is critical for the collective strength of Klal Yisrael.

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Why we’re sharing our instrument for measuring social connectedness

eJewishPhilanthropy · 10 Sep

The Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education (CASJE) at George Washington University developed a survey instrument to measure social connectedness, particularly in the context of Jewish engagement activities like Shabbat dinners.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Social Media Brand Humans of Judaism Fights Hate with Love

Curt Schleier in Hadassah · 3 Sep

Nikki Schreiber, inspired by her late father's memory, created "Humans of Judaism" to share uplifting Jewish stories and counter the prevalent grief and antisemitism.

0 Communities Israel

The Appeal of Making Aliyah in the Shadow of October 7

Maayan Hoffman in Hadassah · 30 Aug

The article explores the motivations and experiences of Jews making aliyah, the immigration of Jews from the diaspora to Israel, particularly following the October 7th Hamas attack.

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The cafe uniting a Negev moshav’s evacuees

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 28 Aug

Cafe Otef Netiv Haasara in Tel Aviv serves as a crucial hub for former residents of the Negev moshav, Netiv Haasara, who were displaced after the Hamas attacks on October 7th.

0 Israel Leadership

Rachelle Fraenkel: 'I had expectations from humanity'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 26 Aug

Rachelle Fraenkel reflects on the complex reality of Israeli society post-October 7, emphasizing the interplay between religious values, Jewish unity, and the existential threats faced by Israel.

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At a singles event celebrating the Jewish day of love, compatibility means agreeing on Israel and religious practice

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 22 Aug

The Tu B'Av White Party, a popular singles event hosted by Bangitout.com, returned to Riverside Park for the first time post-pandemic, drawing nearly a thousand Jewish singles.

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“No One Is Coming to Save Us” - Eight Florida activists on the experience of organizing under Governor Ron DeSantis’s far-right onslaught.

Zaina Alsous in Jewish Currents · 12 Aug

Activists in Florida reflect on organizing efforts under Governor Ron DeSantis's right-wing administration, which has implemented a series of aggressive and oppressive measures, including attacking unions, restricting reproductive rights, banning diversity programs, and enacting discriminatory laws.

0 Communities Education

Rebuilding Israel’s Devastated Negev Region Post 10/7

People of the Pod · 28 Jun

The recent episode of People of the Pod featured Doug Seserman discussing the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack on Ben-Gurion University (BGU) in Israel's Negev region.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Vancouver’s Schara Tzedeck was lit aflame—and the shul decided to leave the door charred. Here’s why

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 19 Jun

The arson attack on Vancouver's Schara Tzedeck synagogue illustrates ongoing antisemitic threats, with police still investigating the incident that left the synagogue's silver doors charred.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

Vancouver’s Schara Tzedeck was lit aflame—and the shul decided to leave the door charred. Here’s why

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 19 Jun

After a targeted arson attack on Vancouver's Schara Tzedeck synagogue, the Jewish community reflects on rising antisemitism and their security measures.

0 Communities Antisemitism

‘My legs are tired but my heart is full’: Hear the sounds of Toronto’s historic Walk with Israel

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 10 Jun

Ellin Bessner reflects on the emotional experience of Toronto's 55th Walk with Israel, noting the impressive turnout of 50,000 supporters amidst high security concerns due to recent hostility.

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