Everything I thought I knew about Israel and Gaza was wrong
This story was originally published in the Forward on Oct. 9. Click here to get the Forward’s free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Everything I thought I knew about […]
Rabbi Priesand Online Exhibit Keeps 50+ Year Legacy Available Worldwide
In May 2022, the American Jewish Archives unveiled “Sally Priesand Leads The Way,” an exhibit celebrating 50 years since Priesand, the first female rabbi in North America, was ordained. On […]
Jewfolk Joins Nationally Recognized UpSpring Accelerator Program
Jewfolk, Inc., is proud to be selected out of a pool of 70 candidates to be part of the 2024 cohort of UpSpring (formerly known as the Venture Accelerator), a […]
Wise Temple’s New After School Program Part Of National Experiment
For years, non-Orthodox Jewish supplemental schools – think Hebrew and synagogue schools – have been declining. Enrollment is down by over 40% in North America since 2006, according to a […]
Pokemon Club Brings Joy, Learning To JCC Kids
“Frequently, we’ll have older kids pair themselves with younger kids to help them read and understand the cards,” Schnell said.
HUC Cincinnati Student Pulpits Trained Generations Of Rabbis. Soon, That All Ends.
Facing a future with no students, student pulpit communities are full of pride at having contributed so much to the Reform Movement, while also reckoning with their ongoing decline and the feeling of being left behind.
I Found A Debit Card – What Should I Do?
Would it be better to leave it where I found it, assuming the person might retrace their steps?
Ilan’s Raw Chocolate Associated With Church, Sparks Proselytization Concern
An alleged incident of proselytization by a Madison Place Church member – and the fact that Ilan’s did not disclose their church affiliation to Jewish organizations – has sparked concern over the business and its intentions.
Julie Shifman Talks Food Rescue, Jewish Legacy In Cincinnati
“I have a deep held belief in all people, but particularly Jewish people, having an obligation to do what we can to help,” Shifman said.
How Sha’arei Torah Found Its Footing As A Young Modern Orthodox Congregation
Last year, Sha’arei Torah, a Modern Orthodox synagogue in Amberley Village, celebrated a decade since its founding — though with a classically Jewish hitch.“Even the 10th anniversary celebration was late to […]