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Jewish and Israeli News
The Jerusalem Post
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NYC Mayor: ‘No room for hate in our city to praise Hamas’on April 25, 2024 at 3:41 am
Mayor Adams criticized pro-Palestinian protesters’ language as “immoral” and denounced support for Hamas, emphasizing unwavering support for Israel and urging peaceful protests without hate speech.
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NY Congressman who met with Columbia president tells Post university is a ‘sad state of affairs’on April 25, 2024 at 3:24 am
Republican Reps. Esposito, Johnson, and Foxx met with Columbia University’s president over BDS protests. Esposito criticized security measures and called for Shafik’s resignation.
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The events at Columbia University show Jews can only count on themselveson April 25, 2024 at 3:01 am
We have always known that we cannot be protected by anyone besides ourselves, which is why an overwhelming 95% of the Jewish community are Zionists.
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The events at Columbia University show Jews can only count on themselveson April 25, 2024 at 3:01 am
We have always known that we cannot be protected by anyone besides ourselves, which is why an overwhelming 95% of the Jewish community are Zionists.
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Film starring Gaza hostage to be screened in Tel Avivon April 25, 2024 at 3:01 am
David was abducted by Hamas along with his wife, Sharon Aloni-Cunio, and their twin daughters, Emma and Yuli, from their home on Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7.
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Israel’s security is threatened by incompetent leadershipon April 25, 2024 at 3:01 am
A major part of our problem is the structure of our parliamentary system which makes ministerial assignments a reward for party loyalty and support for the ruling coalition.
The Times of Israel
News from Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish World
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The Global Jewish News Source
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American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin is seen alive in apparently recent video released by Hamasby JTA Staff on April 24, 2024 at 4:57 pm
The video offered the first public sign of life for the 23-year-old who was injured and abducted from the Nova music festival. — The post American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin is seen alive in apparently recent video released by Hamas appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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They came to America to teach teens about Israel. Then war in Gaza changed the curriculum.by Eliana Rosen on April 24, 2024 at 3:01 pm
Emissaries sent to schools and JCCs have to defend a country often vilified and defamed. — The post They came to America to teach teens about Israel. Then war in Gaza changed the curriculum. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Jewish Life Stories: A pioneering woman comic book artist, a British children’s book author who raised three Israeli sonsby Andrew Silow-Carroll on April 23, 2024 at 6:00 pm
“As a refugee one never loses a certain sense of insecurity,” the journalist Hella Pick told the BBC. — The post Jewish Life Stories: A pioneering woman comic book artist, a British children’s book author who raised three Israeli sons appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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These young adult novels are expanding the way literature depicts Jewish teensby Alinea Kirshenbaum on April 23, 2024 at 2:01 pm
Authors and readers are hungry for characters who reflect the modern range of Jewish identity. — The post These young adult novels are expanding the way literature depicts Jewish teens appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Generations of immigrants to the Lower East Side are celebrated in a new picture bookby Lisa Keys on April 23, 2024 at 1:50 pm
Ellen Weinstein’s “Five Stories” traces the inhabitants of a Lower East Side building, from a Jewish family in the 1910s to a Chinese family in the present. — The post Generations of immigrants to the Lower East Side are celebrated in a new picture book appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
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Inspired by Columbia example, pro-Palestinian encampments spring up at colleges nationwideby Andrew Lapin on April 22, 2024 at 9:58 pm
Pro-Palestinian activists are cheering the encampments, while Jewish campus groups are calling for action to stop them. — The post Inspired by Columbia example, pro-Palestinian encampments spring up at colleges nationwide appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Jewish Thought and Education
My Jewish Learning
Judaism & Jewish Life
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Question: How do I celebrate the in-between days of Passover?by Ben Harris on April 22, 2024 at 3:51 pm
Question: How do I celebrate the in-between days of Passover?— Rachel M.The four middle days of Passover — known in … The post Question: How do I celebrate the in-between days of Passover? appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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This Israeli Krembo Cake Is the Perfect Passover Dessertby Rachel Myerson on April 21, 2024 at 12:41 pm
Passover kashrut laws are always challenging, and the biggest challenge has to be finding a good kosher-for-Passover cake. If you … The post This Israeli Krembo Cake Is the Perfect Passover Dessert appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Bava Metzia 56by Rachel Scheinerman on April 19, 2024 at 6:48 pm
As we’ve seen in recent pages, the Torah demands that people act ethically when buying and selling in the marketplace. Specifically, the … The post Bava Metzia 56 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Bava Metzia 55by Rachel Scheinerman on April 19, 2024 at 6:44 pm
When someone has done you wrong, it’s reasonable to compel them in court to pay you back for the harm … The post Bava Metzia 55 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Bava Metzia 54by Rachel Scheinerman on April 19, 2024 at 6:41 pm
On today’s daf, the Gemara continues its examination of the laws of second tithe, the sacred portion of one’s produce that … The post Bava Metzia 54 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
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Bava Metzia 53by Rachel Scheinerman on April 19, 2024 at 6:37 pm
The Torah prescribes a complex system of tithing that was clarified by the rabbis. Maaser sheni, the second tithe, was taken from produce … The post Bava Metzia 53 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
Blogs
Deborah Fripp’s Blog on The Times of Israel
Union for Reform Judaism Posts
Jewish Learning
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Eight Hebrew Words and Phrases You Can Use Every Day!by jemerman on December 21, 2023 at 1:37 pm
Eight Hebrew Words and Phrases You Can Use Every Day! jemerman December 21, 2023 Jewish Learning Image Learning new words and phrases can be enjoyable, but when they’re in a new language, they can also be daunting. If you’d like to build your own Jewish vocabulary, here are a few words and phrases that you can use in everyday conversation.
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Take a Tour of the Torah!by jemerman on October 4, 2022 at 2:22 pm
Take a Tour of the Torah! jemerman October 4, 2022 Read more about Take a Tour of the Torah! Torah usually refers to the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Running through these stories is the unique lens through which the Jewish people would come to view their world and their God.
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Weaving Together Formal and Lived Jewish Educationby jemerman on August 16, 2022 at 3:20 pm
Weaving Together Formal and Lived Jewish Education jemerman August 16, 2022 Jewish Learning Image I’m a self-proclaimed book worm. Since I could read, my default setting has been to research anything new at the library before implementing it. However, adulthood has taught me that some of the best lessons are learned after acting and truly living, which is why Rabbi Yanklowitz’s perspective so resonates with me. Even so, I always start new adventures by studying.
Israel
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Re-CHARGING Reform Judaismby Anonymous on April 18, 2024 at 3:39 pm
Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism We need your voice in this conversation. All Reform Jewish professionals, lay leaders and alumni are invited and encouraged to participate. Together, we will Re-CHARGE Reform Judaism. Anonymous (not verified) April 18, 2024 Read more about Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism
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Staying Connected with Our Loved Ones Even When we Disagreeby urjadmin on November 15, 2023 at 9:06 pm
Staying Connected with Our Loved Ones Even When we Disagree urjadmin November 15, 2023 Israel Peace and Security Image Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel on October 7th and Israel’s ongoing response has stirred emotions both within and outside the Jewish community. Over the next weeks, as family and friends gather for holiday celebrations, there may be differences of opinion. Here are a few tips from Jewish sources to help maintain loving relationships while disagreeing.
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How the Israel-Hamas War Disproportionately Affects Israelis with Disabilitiesby sdolgov on November 6, 2023 at 8:55 pm
How the Israel-Hamas War Disproportionately Affects Israelis with Disabilities sdolgov November 6, 2023 Living with Disabilities Image The current Israel-Hamas war is impacting communities throughout Israel, Gaza, and the world. However, some populations are more affected than others, including those living with disabilities.
Jewish Holidays
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Harnessing the Power of our Mothers Around the Seder Tableby jemerman on April 17, 2024 at 2:50 pm
Harnessing the Power of our Mothers Around the Seder Table jemerman April 17, 2024 Passover Image We have so much to learn from our mothers, past and present. Soon, we’ll return to the story of Passover and to the narratives of three remarkable mothers whose determination, fearlessness, and love changed the course of biblical history.
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A Place at the Table: How an Accessible Haggadah Creates a Seder of Belongingby jemerman on April 8, 2024 at 2:36 pm
A Place at the Table: How an Accessible Haggadah Creates a Seder of Belonging jemerman April 8, 2024 Living with Disabilities Image As someone who is completely blind, I have enjoyed many opportunities to fully participate in the Jewish community because of accessible materials.
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Passover 2024: The Three Central Messages of Pesachby jemerman on April 3, 2024 at 2:28 pm
Passover 2024: The Three Central Messages of Pesach jemerman April 3, 2024 Passover Image The Exodus story is the master narrative of the Jewish people. As most of us know, it tells the story of the Hebrew slaves in Egypt and the rise of Moses as their liberator. It reminds us that in 2024, the universality of Passover’s three-part message again reverberates through the generations: freedom, love, and justice.
