Tag: Jewish Journalism

Moment Magazine received 19 Rockower Awards at the American Jewish Press Association celebration, showcasing their diverse and high-quality journalism.
Hadassah Magazine achieved significant success at the 2024 Rockower Awards, receiving eight awards from the American Jewish Press Association for their work in 2023.
Marc Klein, an influential figure in Jewish journalism, passed away at 75 after revolutionizing the Jewish Bulletin, later renamed J., in San Francisco.
Amid ongoing student protests related to the Israel-Gaza war, recent developments on U.S. college campuses include the dismantling of a pro-Palestinian encampment at MIT leading to arrests, Union Theological Seminary's decision to divest from companies profiting from the war, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead canceling a commencement speech at UMass Amherst due to police handling of protesters, and Cornell President Martha Pollack's resignation.
Amid anti-war protests at Columbia University, Jewish students received conflicting advice on whether to stay on campus during Passover.
A survey conducted by the Jewish Federations of North America found that, during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, a majority of American Jews expressed feeling close to Israel but were uncomfortable with the actions of its government.
The author reflects on experiencing a 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New York City and the concept of blessings in Judaism, particularly for unusual events like earthquakes.
Kratsborsht is an old Jewish delicacy made from fish sperm called milt.
Paul Goldberg, president of the Union of Councils for Jews in the Former Soviet Union and author, discusses the dangers of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and the killing of Alexei Navalny in a conversation with Moment Book and Opinion Editor Amy E. Schwartz.
This article celebrates the fourth anniversary of The Cholent, a Jewish media platform, by providing a top 10 list of its most impactful stories from 2021 to 2023.
The Forward, a prominent Jewish media outlet, has made the decision to remove its paywall and provide free access to its journalism.
The author, a Jewish journalist, reflects on his experience covering the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting and its aftermath.
In a morning briefing from The Forward, a debate on Jewish identity is highlighted in Christopher Nolan's biopic "Oppenheimer," examining the contrasting approaches to Judaism between J. Robert Oppenheimer and Adm. Lewis Strauss.
Moment Magazine has won 15 Rockower Awards from the American Jewish Press Association.
Kyla Kupferstein Torres has won first prize at the Simon Rockower Awards for her essay on Black-Jewish relationships.
Isaac Amon, a lawyer and participant in JIMENA's Sephardic Leaders Fellowship, discusses the importance of religious freedom and how the Founding Fathers of the United States were influenced by the Enlightenment era.
Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss the blurred line between legitimate protest and uncivil disobedience in Israel, questioning actions like strikes, road blockades, doxing, boycotts, and intimidating demonstrations outside government offices.
George Lichtheim, a Jewish German immigrant to Jerusalem during World War II, was a writer and journalist who gained knowledge from his weekly meetings with a group of intellectuals.
In this episode, Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Linda Gradstein discuss two important topics in Israel.
Jewish Action, a publication serving the Jewish community, has won four Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism for work published in 2021.
The Forward has won a record-breaking 43 Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism at the 41st American Jewish Press Associations annual ceremony.
"In celebration of their Diamond Jubilee, the hosts of the Unholy podcast welcomed special guest Ira Glass, known for his groundbreaking work on 'This American Life'. Glass discusses his role in revolutionizing radio and addresses topics like journalistic integrity and his choice to pursue a non-traditional career path, much to the chagrin of his Jewish parents. The episode also touches on the Chutzpah of some individuals taking Bat Mitzvah themes too literally. Follow Unholy Podcast on social media for more updates."
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, journalist Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt discusses her relationship with writing.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, journalist Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt discusses her relationship with writing.
Tablet Magazine has announced the selection of their 10 new Tablet Fellows for the coming months.