The Jewish Week

11/19/2019

In Tel Aviv, Buses Roll On Shabbat

Secular Jews celebrate what could be a temporary measure:

Secular Jews celebrate what could be a temporary measure.

11/19/2019

When Israeli Tech meet Jewish Summer Camps

Is your child interested in coding and robotics? Check out this innovative partnership:

From the blog of Erez Roll at The Times of Israel

11/19/2019

Caring Hands, From Here To Cambodia

A truly inspirational story--Jews abroad support a Khmer Rouge victim’s commitment to his fellow orphans:

Jews abroad support a Khmer Rouge victim’s commitment to his fellow orphans.

11/18/2019

How To Actually Make A Difference For Women Battling Breast Cancer

"Patients are facing a new landscape of financial hardships, and we urgently need yet another paradigm shift when it comes to caring for them..."

A powerful OpEd about Breast Cancer Awareness:

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11/18/2019

Pompeo Shifts US Settlement Stance, Says Calling Them Illegal Won’t Bring Peace

Pompeo says settlement policy change ‘increases likelihood’ of peace resolution.

Palestinians fume over move as settler leaders, right-wing Israeli celebrate.

11/18/2019

Nurturing ‘A Family Context’ For Israeli Giving

N.Y.-based Jewish Funders Network working to cultivate philanthropy in the Jewish state for ‘the long run.’

N.Y.-based Jewish Funders Network working to cultivate philanthropy in the Jewish state for ‘the long run.’

11/18/2019

Worship the creator, not our own creations

"He kept God before him, and knew that what he made was not ultimate..."

Rabbi Wolpe on Abraham’s lesson:

From the blog of David Wolpe at Jewish Week

11/18/2019

Australian Jews Break World Record For Longest Challah

Some upbeat news to start your week!

The record-setting challah clocked in at more than 32 feet long and required over 150 pounds of dough and ten hours to bake:

Grandma Moses Bakery, in partnership with the Jewish National Fund chapter in New South Wales, broke the record on Thursday, according to a Facebook post from the group.

11/18/2019

A Portfolio With A Progressive Bent

New Israel Fund creates a values-based vehicle that promotes democracy and pluralism:

New Israel Fund creates a values-based vehicle that promotes democracy and pluralism.

11/17/2019

Anti-Semitism And Hate Crime Laws

How legislation can protect the next generation of Jews:

How legislation can protect the next generation of Jews.

11/17/2019

Education Matters

UK legislation will require schools to teach sex and relationship education. How will this affect charedi schools?

UK legislation will require schools to teach sex and relationship education. How will this affect charedi schools?

11/17/2019

We Must Not Repeat History, Legislators Need To Protect The Rights Of Women

Powerful OpEd--"In the United States, an average of 52 women a month are victims of gun violence perpetrated by an intimate partner, and the majority of women killed in acts of domestic violence are killed by guns..."

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11/16/2019

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11/15/2019

A ‘Force’ In The Conservative Movement

In Memoriam--Remembering Morton Siegel, a ‘master teacher’ and innovator:

Remembering Morton Siegel, a ‘master teacher’ and innovator.

11/15/2019

Bernie Sanders Speaks Zionism To Progressives

Editor's Desk:

In an essay on fighting anti-Semitism, the candidate rejects the politics of delegitimization.

In an essay on fighting anti-Semitism, the candidate rejects the politics of delegitimization.

11/15/2019

Inclusion At My Synagogue: A Self-Advocate Looks Back At What His Shul Did Right

Adam Fishbein, a self-advocate with Tourette Syndrome, reflects on what religious school was like--and how he and his congregation grew together:

Adam Fishbein, a self-advocate with Tourette Syndrome, reflects on what religious school was like--and how he and his congregation grew together.

11/15/2019

What’s Going On In NYC This Week (Nov 15 – 24)

Shulem, Other Israel Film Festival, Dida Pelled, Peter Himmelman — Your guide to Jewish-y arts and culture happenings in New York City:

Shulem, Other Israel Film Festival, Dida Pelled, Peter Himmelman — Your guide to Jewish-y arts and culture happenings in New York City.

11/15/2019

Transmitting The Ultimate Commitment

"Though most of us will not be called on in our lifetimes to partake in the mitzvah of Kiddush Hashem on that level, it is that willingness that makes us Jews..."

Shabbat Shalom! Beth Kissileff shares a commentary this week's Torah portion, Vayera:

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11/15/2019

Michael Bloomberg Wants To Save The Democratic Party

From Our Editors:

"And we have a hope: that Bloomberg, while waging an assertive campaign for the nomination, will use his experience as mayor of America’s most diverse city to strive to unite a bitterly and dangerously divided nation, and remind voters that politics is the art of the possible."

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11/14/2019

After Halle, Trying Not To Misuse The Tragedy

Rabbi Jeremy Borovitz, an American survivor of the attack writes about his struggle with the ‘platform’ he’s suddenly been given:

Rabbi Jeremy Borovitz, an American survivor of the attack writes about his struggle with the ‘platform’ he’s suddenly been given.

11/14/2019

The Family Ties That Bind

New Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion exhibition showcases artists exploring the deeply felt bonds between people:

HUC exhibition showcases artists exploring the deeply felt bonds between people.

11/14/2019

Al Pacino Will Play A Nazi-Hunter In New Amazon Series By Jordan Peele

An offer(man) Pacino couldn’t refuse:

An offer(man) Pacino couldn’t refuse.

11/14/2019

New Special Ed Programs For YU Social Work School

Responding to need for trained teachers for students with disabilities:

Responding to need for trained teachers for students with disabilities.

11/14/2019

Israel Reaches Cease-fire With Gaza Terror Groups

Gaza terror groups fired a total of 450 rockets at Israel between Tuesday morning and Thursday morning, according to the IDF.

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11/14/2019

Avi Chai Says Goodbye, But Not ‘Mission Accomplished’

A foundation with a laser focus on Jewish education hopes a new generation can finish what it started:

A foundation with a laser focus on Jewish education hopes a new generation can finish what it started.

11/13/2019

As Hate Crimes Spike, ADL Ups Education Plans For Brooklyn Schools

Meanwhile, one arrest and three more attacks in Borough Park this week:

Meanwhile, one arrest and three more attacks in Borough Park this week.

11/13/2019

Alleged Predator’s Former Students Saw A Pattern

Young men who met Rabbi Jonathan Skolnick at an Israeli yeshiva say he targeted them with aliases and coercion:

Young men who met Rabbi Jonathan Skolnick at an Israeli yeshiva say he targeted them with aliases and coercion.

11/13/2019

Bloomberg Jolts Race For Jews Of All Stripes

The former mayor appeals to moderates, but is that enough to win in 2020?

The former mayor appeals to moderates, but is that enough to win in 2020?

11/13/2019

A New Generation Needs A New Kind Of Birthright Story

"Participants who come on Birthright Israel today are not the same participants who went 20 years ago. Their knowledge base, their needs, their communities, their identities and their aspirations are different..."

OpEd from Esther Abramowitz, Director of Israel Experiences at Hillel International:

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11/13/2019

Debate Over U.S. Aid To Israel Isn’t Irrelevant Theater

"It would be a mistake to overlook or downplay the fact that Democrats are linking conditions on aid not to existing Israeli policies, but to what would be an unprecedented step of West Bank annexation..."

OpEd from Michael Koplow of Israel Policy Forum:

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11/13/2019

Foods From Israeli Settlements Must Be Labeled As Such, European Top Court Rules

Foods made in Israeli settlements that are viewed as occupied by the European Union must be marked as such when they are marketed in EU members states, the European Court of Justice ruled:

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11/13/2019

A Rain Of Rockets Could Encourage A Unity Government

A targeted assassination and retaliation from Gaza push Gantz, Netanyahu closer together:

A targeted assassination and retaliation from Gaza push Gantz, Netanyahu closer together.

11/12/2019

PSA x2

11/12/2019

Bernie Sanders writes essay on anti-Semitism for Jewish publication - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

"This wave of violence is the result of a dangerous political ideology that targets Jews and anyone who does not fit a narrow vision of a whites-only America. We have to be clear that while antisemitism is a threat to Jews everywhere, it is also a threat to democratic governance itself," Bernie Sanders writes in Jewish Currents. (ht JTA News Jewish Currents)

It's perhaps the senator's most expansive written consideration of his Jewish identity.

11/12/2019

Sarah Aaronsohn: Fighting For Israel To The End

From a Fresh Ink For Teens contributor~"Aaronsohn's faith and courage inspires me during challenging times..":

Aaronsohn's faith and courage inspires me during challenging times.

11/12/2019

Rep. Elaine Luria holds Hebrew bible in ad supporting Trump impeachment inquiry

Her support is a big deal because Luria is part of a group of moderate, centrist Democrats with national security backgrounds who have changed their minds about the impeachment scandal over time.

via JTA News

She's part of the group of moderate Democrats with national security backgrounds who have changed their minds about the impeachment scandal over time.

11/12/2019

November 20th: ‘Best Practices & Special Education’

An important presentation (that's free and open to the public) is coming to Touro Law Center's Disability Rights and Inclusion Project:

An important presentation (that's free and open to the public) is coming to Touro Law Center's Disability Rights and Inclusion Project.

11/12/2019

IDF Girds For Several Days Of Fighting After 150 Rockets Fired At Israel

After six hours of attacks by Islamic Jihad in response to assassination of top commander, Israeli army announces start of retaliatory air campaign.

After six hours of attacks by Islamic Jihad in response to assassination of top terrorist, army announces start of retaliatory air campaign.

11/12/2019

Fighting Anti-Semitism With A Millennial Focus

Interview with with Rachel Fish, recently named the first executive director of the Foundation to Combat Ant-Semitism:

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11/12/2019

The Miseducation Of Modern Sexual Violence

A powerful perspective from a Fresh Ink For Teens contributor who says both secular and religious environments need to be held accountable:

Both secular and religious environments need to be held accountable.

11/11/2019

Medieval Jewels Hidden By Jews During Black Death On Show At NY Met Cloisters

The Colmar Treasure, displayed till January 20, reveals intimate glimpse of 14th-century French Jews who, after stashing their gems in a house wall, died of plague or persecution:

The Colmar Treasure, displayed till January 20, reveals intimate glimpse of 14th-century French Jews who, after stashing their gems in a house wall, died of plague or persecution

11/11/2019

Israel And The Diaspora: The Fall Rains That Bind

"Wherever we live, we pray for seasonal rains in the Land of Israel so that the earth might bloom and the country flourish, a homeland for Jews everywhere..."

From the blog of Francine Klagsbrun at Jewish Week

11/11/2019

Teen Arrested In Connection With Series Of Attacks On Jewish Men In Brooklyn

The teen, said to be 16 and not named because he is a juvenile, turned himself in to police on Friday and was arrested:

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11/11/2019

The Surprising Jewish History of Fish 'n Chips

Did you know that this popular English dish actually was a specialty of the Portuguese Sephardic Jews who fled the Inquisition in the 16th century?

You may be surprised to learn that fish and chips, though wildly popular in England for what seems like an eternity, actually was a specialty of the Portuguese Sephardic Jews who fled the Inquisition in the 16th century and found refuge in the British Isles. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver referred to t...

11/11/2019

Be The Parent You Needed

"When Friday night comes, bless your children. Encourage them. Comfort them. If you were badly treated, be the pivot that turns to kindness for the generations to follow. Be the parent you needed when you were a child."

From the blog of David Wolpe at Jewish Week