The article discusses Gather, Inc.'s Heartbeat Model of engagement as a tool for building and sustaining relationships in Jewish communities, particularly with the Surge population of unengaged Jews seeking connection.

As Pride month unfolds, tensions are rising for LGBTQ Jews due to discord over Israel.

The piece discusses the importance of addressing Jewish poverty within the community, highlighting efforts to collect data on the issue and make progress towards understanding and combatting it.

The explosion of interest in Jewish life in America, triggered by recent events like the 10/7 attacks against Israel, has led to a significant increase in Jewish belonging and communal participation as evidenced by The Surge, a group comprising 40% of previously less engaged Jews who are now actively participating in Jewish life.

Several leading Jewish organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League and Orthodox Union, boycotted a meeting on campus antisemitism with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona after progressive groups were invited.

Several major Jewish organizations boycotted a meeting with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on combating antisemitism in schools because they were uncomfortable sharing the virtual room with progressive Jewish groups like Bend the Arc and Truah.

A survey conducted during the Gaza war found that most American Jews felt emotionally close to Israel but were uncomfortable with the actions of its government.

Iran's attack on Israel with over 300 missiles and drones elicited a range of reactions from various individuals and organizations.

Donations totaling over $1.4 billion have been contributed worldwide to support Israel's recovery since the October 7th attack, as reported by Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.

Israeli strike that resulted in the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza has spurred varied reactions among American Jewish organizations.

TikTok has been facing issues with antisemitism, with a study showing that users spending 30 minutes or more daily on the platform are more likely to hold antisemitic or anti-Israel views compared to other social media platforms.

Several major U.S. Jewish organizations are expressing concern over the $30.5 million cut in federal security grants, originally funded at $305 million, which has been allocated to safeguard nonprofit institutions against hate and violence through the Department of Homeland Security.

Adina Frydman, CEO of Young Judaea Global, shares impactful encounters from a recent trip to Israel after the Oct. 7 attacks, highlighting the need to adjust mifgashim (encounters) to address the evolving realities in Israel.

Jeff Schoenfeld, co-chair of the Israel Emergency Allocations Committee, is overseeing the distribution of nearly $800 million in donations from North American Jews to support Israeli recovery efforts post-Oct.

Thousands of visitors have flocked to Israeli communities affected by the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, not only to bear witness and show solidarity but also to raise funds to support victims.

A bill that may lead to a ban of TikTok in the United States due to concerns over national security and antisemitism has gained bipartisan support, including backing from a major Jewish group, Jewish Federations of North America.

The Jewish Federations of North America have urged a U.S. congressional committee to pass a bill that could potentially ban TikTok or compel its China-based parent company to divest.

Congressman Ritchie Torres, known for his progressive values, addresses the importance of strengthening Black-Jewish relations, combating antisemitism on college campuses through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and the negative impact of platforms like TikTok in exacerbating hatred and division.

The discussion revolves around how to define and combat antisemitism, particularly in the context of the Biden administration's National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.

Amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Jewish federations have nearly exhausted funds raised for humanitarian relief after distributing $96 million over two years.

The debate over providing emergency military aid to Israel in Congress has revealed divisions among Jewish groups regarding immigration reform.

Moscow court extended Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's pretrial detention until late March, marking a year since his arrest on espionage charges in Russia.

Congregation Rodeph Sholom on the Upper West Side of New York City unveiled a 35-foot-long challah with the aim of breaking a world record.

The Jewish philanthropic community in North America has played a crucial role in supporting Israel during times of crisis, raising millions of dollars for relief efforts.

In the final episode of Unorthodox for 2023, the podcast delves into various Jewish topics.