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0 Holidays Ethics

I Know a Guy Who Can Get You Into the "Book Of Life"

Jewdicious · 2 Oct

Allison Fishman Task reflects on her ambivalence towards the traditional High Holiday narrative of divine judgment but embraces the period's opportunity for personal growth.

0 Culture Holidays

Old Wishes for a New Year

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Sep

Cindy Scarr reflects on hopes and prayers for the Jewish New Year, 5785, focusing on both universal desires and personal aspirations.

0 Communities Politics

Springfield, Ohio, rabbi uses racist stereotypes to describe Haitian migrants

Forward Staff in Forward · 19 Sep

Rabbi Cary Kozberg of Springfield, Ohio's Temple Sholom made headlines with his inflammatory comments about Haitian migrants, citing unfounded claims and racist stereotypes.

0 Ethics Communities

Even in Israel’s darkest hours, Jewish values demand that global compassion endures

eJewishPhilanthropy · 17 Sep

Following the crisis of October 7, the prioritization of Jewish philanthropic support towards Israel has unintentionally led to a decline in funding for Jewish humanitarian organizations working globally, particularly those involved in international development and aid.

0 Torah Ethics

Parshas Ki Seitzei: Spot It!

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 10 Sep

Cindy Scarr explores the spiritual and ethical lessons in Parashat Ki Seitzei, emphasizing the importance of truly seeing and acting upon the needs of others.

0 Ethics Torah

The 3 T’s: Teshuvah, Tefillah, Tzedakah

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 10 Sep

Cindy Scarr addresses questions related to personal challenges faced during the Jewish month of Elul, a time focused on introspection and repentance.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

Dental couple help thousands of pupils in UK and South Africa keep their teeth clean

Jewish Chronicle · 30 Aug

Dr. Linda Greenwall and Dr. Henry Cohen, a dentist couple from London, are improving oral health for thousands of underprivileged children in the UK and South Africa, driven by the Lubavitcher Rebbe's teachings about making the world a better place.

0 Communities Culture

Inbox: Issue 1019

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 9 Jul

The texts discuss various aspects of Jewish life.

0 Jewish Law Education

7/6/24 – Shiur 473 – Supporting a son or son-in-law in learning – is it a good investment?

Halacha Headlines · 4 Jul

The episode delves into the complexities and halachic perspectives on supporting a son or son-in-law in learning Torah, exploring whether it's considered a good investment and under what conditions it can be altered or terminated.

0 Communities Leadership

Rav Shraga Feivish Hager zt”l // The Kossover Rebbe zt’l

Yochonon Donn in Ami · 2 Jul

Rabbi Shraga Feivish Hager, the Kossover Rebbe, passed away at 66, leaving behind a legacy of chesed and leadership that deeply impacted Boro Park and beyond.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

True Wealth

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Jun

The text discusses the concept of supporting a husband's spiritual growth in a marriage, drawing on the wisdom of the Eishes Chayil from Proverbs and insights from various Jewish scholars.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Inbox: Issue 1017

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Jun

The text discusses various topics from different issues of "Inbox."

0 Communities Ethics

The Dog that Doesn’t Bark

A. Schreiber in Jewish Action · 20 Jun

The article explores the concept of noticing what is not seen, using the analogy from Sherlock Holmes' story "The Adventure of Silver Blaze."

0 Education Jewish Law

Basic Math

Sharona in Mishpacha · 14 May

The text describes personal anecdotes related to financial matters and the concept of bitachon, or trust in God.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

Revisiting ‘Charity’ (The Laws of צדקה) (Part 1) - Rabbi Ilan Acoca

The Habura · 7 May

Rabbi Ilan Acoca delves into the intricacies of tzedakah (charity) laws, drawing extensively from the Mishneh Torah and emphasizing the ethical and practical dimensions of giving.

0 Israel Ethics

Running in Sand: Part 3 of 4

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 12 Mar

The text discusses the theme of helping individuals navigate challenges and crises, particularly within the context of the Israeli war.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

When Helping is Harming

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 11 Feb

The author reflects on the concept of helping others and its potential harm.

0 Communities Israel

The greatest form of tzedakah

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 31 Jan

In this op-ed, the author reflects on the need for Jewish philanthropy to support Jewish refugees who have been internally displaced due to the ongoing war in Israel.

0 Communities Ethics

Family First Inbox: Issue 878

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 23 Jan

In this issue of Family First, different readers write in to share their thoughts and ask questions on various topics.

0 Holidays Jewish Law

Forgive Me

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Jan

The article tells the story of Rivka, who was struggling with how to handle her friend Leah's religious instability.

0 Communities Culture

A Tired Jewish Parent’s Year End Checklist

Leah Grisham in Kveller · 28 Dec 2023

As the end of the year approaches, the author notices a lot of year-end checklists circulating on social media but finds them to be unrelatable.

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Growing Up With Yom Kippur

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 21 Sep 2023

The author reflects on their experiences of Yom Kippur as they grew up.

0 Education Jewish Law

Clore Tikva graded outstanding for Jewish studies

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Jul 2023

Clore Tikva, a primary school in Redbridge, received an outstanding rating for its Jewish studies program, surpassing its previous inspection.

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Food influencer Eitan Bernath joins U.N.’s fight against hunger

BCohen in Forward · 23 Feb 2023

Celebrity chef and food influencer Eitan Bernath has partnered with the United Nations World Food Programme to raise awareness about global food insecurity.

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The Rewards of Engaging in Chesed

Avromie Adler in Jewish Action · 14 Sep 2022

The article discusses the importance of engaging in acts of chesed (kindness) as a central component of Jewish life.

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