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It's a 'very difficult time' for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincide

Judaism’s High Holy Days annually provide an emotional mix of celebration, introspection and atonement for Jews worldwide

The Independent UK

Finding Mr. Right and converting to Judaism led Erin Foster to write a fresh, original rom-com

Erin Foster was inspired by her own experience of meeting her husband and converting to Judaism to create the new series “Nobody Wants This

The Independent UK

Israeli security chief condemns ‘terrorism’ of militant settlers

Ronen Bar sparks row with letter to Netanyahu about actions of ‘hilltop youth’ being a ‘large stain on Judaism’

The Guardian - UK

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In my youth, Judaism and Zionism felt synonymous. Now the American Jewish consensus has collapsed

For decades, Israel served as a beacon for organized Jewish life in the US. In his new book, Joshua Leifer traces the history of the American Jewish relationship to the country – and a growing rupture

The Guardian - US

Trump's "sorting" of Jews is a bad sign

"Trump has found a way to put his finger on the Achilles heel of a Jewish community," notes Sharon Nazarian

Salon

After 32 years as a progressive voice for LGBTQ Jews, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum heads into retirement

For more than three decades, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has led the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ synagogue through the myriad ups and downs of the modern gay rights movement

The Independent UK

The starvation of Gaza is a perverse repudiation of Judaism’s values

Hunger’s role in Jewish philosophy and history makes it all the more horrifying that civilians in Gaza are eating garbage

The Guardian - US

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Ex-Wife Of Ultra-Religious Hasidic Husband Reveals Strict Rules She Had To Follow During Intimacy

Sara Glass shared the strict rules for intimacy within the Jewish community, including having sex in the dark and not letting her husband see her privates. The post Ex-Wife Of Ultra-Religious Hasidic Husband Reveals Strict Rules She Had To Follow During Intimacy first appeared on Bored Panda.

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‘Fiddler on the Roof’ may be many Americans’ image of Judaism – but American Jews’ heritage is stunningly diverse

“Tradition!” rings out the opening line of “Fiddler on the Roof,” the Broadway play that brought Jewish life to stages around the world. The 1964 musical gives audiences a window into Yiddish-speaking, rural Jewish life in 19th-century Europe.

The Conversation

President Milei's surprising devotion to Judaism and Israel provokes tension in Argentina and beyond

President Javier Milei of Argentina, who owns four clones of his dead dog Conan, has never been the most conventional occupant of Argentina’s highest office

The Independent UK

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations at UT-Austin open rift among Jewish students

Some Jewish students see the protests as inherently antisemitic. Others say Jewish history and values make them empathize with Palestinians.

The Texas Tribune

Crosby-Schøyen Codex: ancient Coptic manuscript reveals sermon that spurred violence against Jews

The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, an important early Christian book containing five distinct texts all copied by the same scribe, is going up for auction in June at Christie’s in London. If you have a spare £2-£3 million, don’t miss this opportunity to own a key example of the birth of Christian…

The Conversation

For many American Jews protesting for Palestinians, activism is a journey rooted in their Jewish values

In April 2024, during Passover, a group of American rabbis approached a border crossing in Israel. Affiliated with Rabbis for Ceasefire, the group joined Jewish Israeli activists attempting to deliver food to Gazans.

The Conversation

"A Message from Jewish Students at Columbia University"

"Contrary to what many have tried to sell you – no, Judaism cannot be separated from Israel. Zionism is, simply put, the manifestation of that belief."

Reason

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‘Diaspora Jews think Judaism is more important than Zionism’: UK filmmaker

British filmmaker Gillian Mosely says it is time to question Israel’s ‘propaganda’ as the war in Gaza rages.

The Guardian - UK

I hope Naomi Klein’s words spur calls for a Gaza ceasefire and justice for Palestinians

Brief letters: A path forward through Judaism | Pedro Sánchez and Humza Yousaf | Tinned fish | Curator stereotypes | Dodecahedron mystery

The Guardian - US

We need an exodus from Zionism

This Passover, we don’t need or want the false idol of Zionism. We want freedom from the project that commits genocide in our name

The Guardian - US

‘Not like other Passovers’: hundreds of Jewish demonstrators arrested after New York protest seder

About 300 people were detained near Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer’s Brooklyn home

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German university rescinds Jewish American’s job offer over pro-Palestinian letter

Nancy Fraser, professor of philosophy at the New School, condemned killings in Gaza carried out by the Israeli military

Evening Standard

OPINION - The one thing everyone forgets when talking about Amy Winehouse

When Amy Winehouse died, her family sat shiva. For seven days following the burial, Amy's parents and older brother observed the traditional mourning period in Judaism, as friends and community members visited the home to pay their respects.

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Israeli Supreme Court Orders Halt To Funding Religious Schools

Israeli Supreme Court ruling challenges government funding for religious schools over military service evasion, impacting Netanyahu's coalition and sparkin...

The Guardian - UK

US Holocaust survivors’ foundation calls Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech ‘morally indefensible’

Director of The Zone of Interest, winner of best international film, has received both criticism and support for his Academy Awards acceptance speech

Al Jazeera

The Indian ‘lost tribe’ that wants to move to Israel, even ‘fight Hamas’

A small community in northeast India is trying to move to Israel, where they say their roots lie.

The Conversation

The Lotus Sutra − an ancient Buddhist scripture from the 3rd century − continues to have relevance today

State legislatures across the United States have introduced over 400 bills to limit transgender Americans’ rights. Many of these bills’ sponsors, such as the Christian nonprofit Alliance Defending Freedom, cite Christian values as well as the values of the other Abrahamic faiths – Judaism and Islam – to justify their…

Space

NASA astronaut will celebrate Hanukkah in space with felt menorah

NASA International Space Station astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli will pin candles on a felt menorah to honor Hanukkah, the Jewish festival that begins Dec. 7.

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