Tag: Jewish Community

This article explores the role of education in reproducing social norms and promoting social change, particularly in relation to identity politics and the Jewish community.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, host David Bashevkin reflects on previous episodes focused on Jewish peoplehood.
Elisa Spungen Bildner and Rob Bildner, influential philanthropists in the Jewish community, discuss the role of power and collaboration in philanthropy.
In this article, the author reflects on the perceived Jewish power in America, particularly through the distorted lens of antisemitism.
"Rivkush" is a podcast hosted by Rivka Campbell, a Jewish woman of Jamaican descent, known for advocating for Jews of color in Canada.
Max Miller, a former Trump administration aide, is running in the Republican primary against Rep. Anthony Gonzalez in Ohio's 16th Congressional District.
In the book "With Us More Than Ever," Yoram Bilu explores the belief held by some Chabad Lubavitch Hasidim that their deceased leader, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, is still alive and present among them.
The Democratic primary race for New York City mayor has seen a battle for Orthodox Jewish support between Andrew Yang and Eric Adams.
Rabbi Rachel Kahn-Troster, formerly of Truah, a human rights group, has become the executive vice president of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), where she leads a coalition of 300 religious institutions with $4 trillion in financial assets to push for corporate accountability and ethical practices.
This article discusses how OU Kosher, the largest kosher certification agency in the world, had to adapt its operations during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the continued availability of kosher food.
In this article, Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph discusses the tension between the desire for novelty and the commitment to tradition in Orthodox Judaism.
Sora and Jerry Wolasky have been deeply involved in the NCSY (National Conference of Synagogue Youth) for decades, starting as young volunteers in Norfolk, Virginia.
The text briefly mentions Naftali Bennett without providing specific details or insights about his identity or background.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Altie Karper, editorial director of Schocken Books, discusses censorship and cancel culture.
A new generation of Sephardic Jews is reclaiming their heritage and working to secure their place within the American Jewish narrative.
The Jewish community in the United States is grappling with a surge in antisemitic attacks and a heated debate about how to define and respond to them.
The Dallas City Council race between Jaynie Schultz and Barry Wernick, both members of the local Jewish community, has become unexpectedly contentious due to differing views on public safety and the movement to defund the police.
Chabad of Rural and Regional Australia (Chabad of RARA) has been working to connect Jews living in isolated areas in the Australian outback with their faith.
In an interview with Jewish Insider, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) discussed the strong connections between the Jewish and Latino communities in his district, emphasizing their shared values and history of collaboration.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, an anonymous divorced man shares his perspective on the divorce process and the importance of protecting oneself from negative inclinations.
The Jewish community in Oslo faced a matzo shortage before Passover due to new trade rules resulting from Brexit.
The podcast discusses positive trends in pandemic data and a shift in tone among public health experts towards good news.
Ravi Bhalla, Hoboken's first Sikh mayor, prioritizes fighting discrimination and building an inclusive community.
Amina Taher, the vice president of brand, marketing, and partnerships at Etihad Airways, recently took the first commercial flight between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv, marking her first visit to Israel.
The debate between particularism and universalism in Jewish thought has been ongoing since Jews emerged from the ghettos in the 19th century.