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Report on declining Jewish enrollment at Harvard raises alarm and sparks debate
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (990+ words) Zhu Ziyu/VCG via Getty Images The report's author argued Harvard has been "ambivalent' about its decreasing Jewish population, while other Jewish leaders cast doubt on its findings A newly released report finding that Jewish enrollment at Harvard University has…...
Holocaust survivor living in NC to speak at remembrance event in Winston-Salem
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (195+ words) A Holocaust survivor living in North Carolina will be sharing his family's story of survival and hope at Forsyth Tech on Tuesday morning. Alexander Silbiger is the keynote speaker for a Holocaust remembrance event hosted by the Forsyth Tech Foundation,…...
Rabbis of LA | Rabbi Left Gas Station, Shifted to the Hood
51+ min ago (946+ words) How does a rabbi become an author? Rabbi Moshe Engel described his unique route. "Many years ago, when I was 50, I decided I am going to write a book," the retired 78-year-old teacher said. "The book was going to be…...
Palm Beach event examines Alexander Hamilton’s possible Jewish roots
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (92+ words) Palm Beach Synagogue will host its first Breakfast University lecture on March 24 exploring Alexander Hamilton's possible Jewish roots. Palm Beach event examines Alexander Hamilton's possible Jewish roots Palm Beach Synagogue will host a special session of a new, New York…...
The Mental Benefits of Biblical Meditation (Smith)
53+ min ago (191+ words) It's easier to focus on a thought than it is to focus away from a thought. Through the practice of meditation, we can increase our ability to focus our attention where we want. Instead of frantically trying to push unwanted…...
Mamdani delivered a St. Patrick's Day message - about the Palestinians
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (250+ words) Of course he did (my emphasis): "Who can better understand those who weep than those who have been made to weep for so long?" asked Mamdani, referencing his view of the Irish experience in America and comparing it to the…...
Passover is less than a month away. Here's when the holiday is.
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (300+ words) Passover, a Jewish holiday that recognizes freedom, is almost here. Called'Pesach'in Hebrew, the celebration of the holiday lasts a week, and it has close ties to the Biblical character of Moses, who was responsible for ultimately leading the Jewish people…...
When saving a life takes precedence over Shabbat
1+ week, 1+ day ago (616+ words) The Sages even state in the Talmud that one who benefits from the work of his own hands is greater than one who merely fears Heaven. Therefore, Torah study should ideally be combined with derekh eretz - productive work - so that…...
Mamdani references Palestinian 'genocide' during St Patrick's Day event
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (349+ words) New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani referenced the "genocide" of Palestinians during a St. Patrick's Day event Tuesday at Gracie Mansion. Mamdani made the remarks at a breakfast honoring Irish New Yorkers, where he praised former Irish President Mary Robinson…...
Algemeiner Unveils 12th Annual ‘J100’ List at Gala Featuring Javier Milei, David Draiman
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (651+ words) Friday, March 20th | 2 Nisan 5786 Argentine President Javier Milei speaks at the 12th annual Algemeiner J100 Gala on March 9, 2026, in New York City. The Algemeiner on Monday, March 9, unveiled its 12th annual "J100" list at a gala in New York City, honoring a diverse group of…...