Jewish Exponent

12/24/2025

✡️Linda and Eric Newman say their son, Max, is the driving force behind their volunteer work and advocacy for people with disabilities. Max is the eldest of the couple’s two sons and he has level 2 autism.

Explore the importance of giving back through the inspiring story of Linda and Eric Newman and their commitment to advocacy.

12/24/2025

🕯️ Jews gathering to mark the “Festival of Lights” were targeted simply for who they are. This was not random violence. It was a cruel act of antisemitic hatred.

Jews gathering to mark the “Festival of Lights” were targeted simply for who they are. This was not random violence.

12/24/2025

🇦🇺🇺🇸 In Sydney and Melbourne, we saw the depth of the pressure facing Australian Jewry. We also saw something else: how closely the patterns in Australia track with what we see in the United States and across Europe. The actors and slogans may differ, but the underlying forces remain remarkably similar. Antisemitism today moves across borders with almost no friction, and our responses must match that reality.

Reflect on the tragic events in Sydney and the impact of the recent mass shooting at Bondi Beach on the community.

12/24/2025

✡️ For more than a generation, the Conservative movement has tried to survive by postponing decisions it no longer wishes to make. It has softened language, commissioned reports, issued apologies, convened task forces and promised further study — all while avoiding the one question that now defines its future: Is the Conservative movement bound by halacha, or isn’t it?

Explore the Conservative movement's struggle with halacha and intermarriage. A deep dive into its evolving policies and future.

12/24/2025

✡️This week’s Torah portion is Vayigash: Genesis 44:18 – 47:27

Explore this week’s Torah portion, Vayigash, and its lessons on self-improvement as we enter the new year.

12/24/2025

🇮🇱🇺🇸 The message from Washington is clear: America wishes to see Israel elevated to the level of an equal partner and ally.

Explore the evolving dynamics of Israel and its relationship with the U.S. as we approach the end of 2025.

12/24/2025

🥦 What are effective ways to support immune systems during the cold and flu season? Making sure we eat nutritious whole foods that balance lean protein, plant-based fiber, healthy oils, as well as drinking enough water, are key.

Explore essential tips for maintaining health this winter with Dr. Theresa Nguyen's expert advice on nutrition and movement.

12/24/2025

Two men inspired by Islamic state ideology were convicted on Tuesday in Manchester, England, of plotting what prosecutors said could have been one of the deadliest antisemitic attacks in British history.

Two men were convicted in Manchester of plotting what prosecutors said could have been one of the deadliest antisemitic attacks in British history.

12/23/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡
Trump declared that a year ago “our country was dead” and is now “the hottest country anywhere in the world.” That line may thrill rally crowds, but it bears little resemblance to lived reality.
➡️ 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://www.jewishexponent.com/editorial-the-presidents-fast-talking-sales-pitch/

12/23/2025

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐞, 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Strategic alignment forged by shared interests and crises must eventually be sustained by public legitimacy.
➡️ 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://www.jewishexponent.com/editorial-greece-israel-and-the-politics-of-alignment/

12/23/2025

𝐀𝐏𝐀’𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝
For more than a year, Jewish psychologists have warned that antisemitism inside the APA has metastasized since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks and the war in Gaza.
➡️ 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://www.jewishexponent.com/editorial-apas-antisemitism-reckoning-has-finally-arrived/

12/23/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭’𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐫
These primaries expose an unhealthy dynamic: a progressive movement that confuses fragmentation with integrity and treats coalition-building as capitulation.
➡️ 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://www.jewishexponent.com/editorial-the-progressive-lefts-civil-war/