Tag: Jewish Community

In 1923, Rabbi Yehuda Meir Shapiro introduced the Daf Yomi program, encouraging daily study of a page of Talmud for seven and a half years.
The article discusses the significance of the band Steely Dan in relation to Rosh Hashanah and the biblical text of 1 Samuel.
Omer Bartov, a historian at Brown University, presents insights from his upcoming book, "Anatomy of Genocide: The Life and Death of a Town Called Buczacz," focusing on the Jewish community in Buczacz amidst increasing nationalism.
An Israeli nonprofit, Shurat HaDin, has called for the removal of memorials to former New York Governor Peter Stuyvesant due to his anti-Semitic views and discriminatory actions towards Jews, Catholics, and other minorities.
Matt Pomerantz, known for his successful New York bagel shops Murrays and Zuckers, started the business with his brother as a tribute to their father, a former garment store owner in the Lower East Side.
In episode 96 of Unorthodox, the podcast explores the world of Jewish summer camps with guests sharing their experiences and insights.
The author recounts the harrowing experience of his wife going into premature labor at just 23 weeks and three days, resulting in their extremely premature daughter being born weighing only 1 pound.
The murder of Lucie Sarah Halimi, a religious woman in Paris, by a 27-year-old African Muslim, brought attention to the complexities of the case.
Alan Kadish discusses the concept of chosenness and bias within the Jewish community, noting a rise in racism and antisemitism in American society and proposing a review of Jewish attitudes towards others.
In this episode of Unorthodox, Jewish writer Daphne Merkin discusses her book "This Close to Happy: A Reckoning With Depression," blending memoir, case study, and confession.
Rebecca Goldstein's book "Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity" sparked intense engagement from a previous reader, evidenced by extensive notes and comments in Yiddish, English, Spanish, and Hebrew throughout the text.
The impact of divorce on children, especially in the Orthodox Jewish community, is lifelong and profound.
President Trump and Vice President Pence have been working to mend relations with the Jewish community after facing criticism for anti-Semitic undertones during their campaign.
The Jewish community has made progress in responding to Tay-Sachs through genetic testing, but standardization of carrier screening remains inconsistent.
The author reflects on his involvement in the anti-Trump movement, highlighting the conflict within the movement regarding support for controversial figures like Linda Sarsour, a pro-Palestinian activist with anti-Zionist views, and Rasmea Odeh, a convicted terrorist involved in deadly bombings.
In response to the Orthodox Union's statement on women's roles in Orthodox synagogues, Sara Wolkenfeld reflects on the implications for day school education, highlighting the need for equal opportunities and treatment for both genders.
In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, a historic kosher Jewish wedding took place on the rooftop of a landmark building, officiated by Rabbi Bentzion Butman of Chabad in Cambodia.
Daisy Abboudi, a historian of the Jewish community in Sudan, explores the lesser-known history of a brief Jewish presence in northeast Africa.
Ariela Migdal, a former ACLU women's rights lawyer, discusses the status of women in the United States and the Jewish community based on her legal cases and campaigns.
The text discusses the evolution of the traditional latke, a staple of Jewish cuisine especially during Hanukkah.
Rabbi Philip Graubart reflects on the significant increase in security measures at synagogues since the events of 9/11 and the rise of terrorist threats like Al Qaeda and ISIS.
Professor Jeffrey S. Gurock from Yeshiva University in New York highlights his book "The Jews of Harlem: The Rise, Decline, and Revival of a Jewish Community," delving into the history of Harlem as the third-largest Jewish community in the US.
The text discusses the mainstreaming of anti-Semitism in America coming from both the political right and left, with examples ranging from online harassment to public statements from various figures.
The article discusses how a writer, Joshua Seidel, misquoted Steve Bannon regarding his alleged views on Jewish women.
The article investigates whether Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump's former chief strategist, is really an anti-Semite, citing various instances that question his stance on Jews.