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Jewish institutions should divest billions in fossil fuels, new report says

Adam Kovac in Forward · 15 Dec 2022

A new report from environmental group Dayenu urges Jewish institutions in the U.S. to divest billions of dollars from the fossil fuel industry.

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Moroccan fish tagine and carrot salad help complete Judaism’s best holiday

LMarkoe in Forward · 11 Oct 2022

This article discusses the Jewish holiday of Sukkot and the author's experience celebrating it.

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Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch on How Support for Israel is Key to the Future of Reform Judaism

People of the Pod · 5 May 2022

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, the senior rabbi of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, emphasizes the importance of Zionism as a core value of Judaism.

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Zionism and the Necessity of Choice

Sapir · 1 May 2022

This text explores themes of Jewish identity, Zionism, and the challenges faced by Jews throughout history.

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Atlantic Canada's first-ever Reform community kicks off with a virtual seder

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 13 Apr 2022

This episode discusses the establishment of Atlantic Canada's first-ever Reform Jewish community, led by Rabbi N. Siritsky, which aims to connect unaffiliated Jews through virtual gatherings like a Passover Seder.

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An Interview with Martha C. Nussbaum

Benjamin Balint in Sources · 8 Apr 2022

In this interview, philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum discusses her perspectives on Reform Judaism, emphasizing its evolution towards inclusivity, particularly in gender equality and interfaith relations, in contrast to Orthodoxy's misogynistic elements from later texts.

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There's Nothing Funny About War Crimes

Bonjour Chai · 7 Apr 2022

In this episode of Bonjour Chai, hosts Avi Finegold, Ilana Zackon, and David Sklar engage in a multifaceted discussion on the differing labels of genocide and war crimes in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Los Angeles as the Center of American Jewish Life

Mark Horowitz in Tablet · 7 Feb 2022

Los Angeles has seen significant changes in its Jewish community in recent years.

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The Believer

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 26 Jan 2022

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue criticizes Reform rabbinic students for signing an open letter that was critical of Israel during the conflict with Hamas.

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Intermarriage increasingly leads to Jewish children, Pew study shows

Forward · 13 May 2021

The Pew Research Center's 2020 study on American Jews reveals a nuanced picture of intermarriage and Jewish identity.

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Pew’s new study of American Jews reveals widening divides, worries over antisemitism

Forward · 11 May 2021

The 2020 Pew Research Center study of American Jews indicates growing divisions within the Jewish community, particularly between Orthodox and less observant Jews, marked by political and religious differences.

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A Child Becomes Orthodox [Divergence 2/4]

18forty · 15 Mar 2021

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Robyn, a Reform rabbi who works with interfaith families, and her son Benji, who now identifies as Orthodox and learns in the Mir Yeshiva, discuss the challenges and rewards of religious diversity within their family.

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Robyn Frisch & Benji Frisch: A Child Becomes Orthodox [Divergence 2/4]

18forty · 15 Mar 2021

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Robyn and her son Benji discuss the rewards and challenges of religious diversity within their family.

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And One for All

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 3 Jan 2021

Adam Sutcliffe's book, "What Are Jews For?", explores the question of the Jewish purpose throughout history.

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Christmas was my favorite holiday — until I got too Jewish

Forward · 23 Dec 2020

The author reflects on how her celebration of Christmas as a child, despite being Jewish, gradually lost its appeal as she grew older.

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My Nonbinary Journey

JB Levine in Tablet · 24 Jun 2020

The article "My Nonbinary Journey" chronicles the author's personal path to understanding and embracing their nonbinary identity.

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Finding My Voice

Lisa Trank in Tablet · 28 May 2020

The author reflects on her journey of finding her voice as a singer, starting from her time at a Reform Jewish summer camp where music was integral, to her experiences in theater and in her Reform temple.

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Now that Conservative Judaism is O.K. with livestreaming, how is it different from Reform?

Forward · 16 May 2020

The Conservative and Reform movements in Judaism have been becoming more similar for years, and now with the coronavirus pandemic, another difference between them has been erased.

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Our True Colors

Marra B. Gad in Tablet · 5 May 2020

The text discusses the experiences of a biracial Jewish woman who faced racism and ignorance within Jewish spaces, including being mistaken for the help and treated as an outsider in both black and Jewish communities.

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Knowing, Doing, and Being: Ep. 213

Unorthodox · 30 Jan 2020

In episode 213 of the podcast "Knowing, Doing, and Being," the discussion revolves around the Jewish identity and engagement efforts of presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Mike Bloomberg, as well as insights from Andrew Rehfeld, the new president of Hebrew Union College.

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The Rise of Men’s Clubs

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Tablet · 30 Dec 2019

This article explores the historical rise of men's clubs within American Jewish communities during the early 20th century, particularly following the 1927 survey by the National Federation of Temple Brotherhoods.

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Why Do So Many Israelis Only Connect With Judaism When They Come to America?

Zvika Klein in Tablet · 26 Aug 2019

Many Israelis only connect with Judaism when they come to America due to feeling overwhelmed by religious coercion in Israel, leading them to explore their Jewish identity and practice more openly abroad.

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All Right, Reform Judaism, Count Me In

Elana Moscovitch in Tablet · 21 Aug 2019

A Jewish individual recounts their journey from an Orthodox upbringing to eventually embracing Reform Judaism, particularly due to its inclusive stance towards LGBTQ individuals and emphasis on social justice issues.

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Rethinking Conversion

Mark Oppenheimer in Tablet · 7 Jun 2019

Amidst rising anti-Semitism and a decline in Jewish literacy, the issue of conversion has become a contentious topic among Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox Jews in the United States and Israel.

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The “Money, God and Country” Edition

Promised Podcast · 6 Jun 2019

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the financial implications of new elections in Israel, the rise of Israeli conservatism influenced by Reagan-Thatcher policies within Modern Orthodoxy, and the call for non-religious political activism among Israeli Jews.

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