Mussar for Couples
Mussar, a Jewish spiritual practice, provides tools for living a more balanced life. This Jewish learning experience is designed for couples where one partner identifies as Jewish and the other partner identifies within a different faith. Mussar for Couples will be...
Mussar for Moms
Mussar, a Jewish spiritual practice, provides tools for living a more balanced life. If you are a working mom in your 30s or 40s, you probably have more on your ‘to-do’ list than time! But, many have found that taking time to reflect, be more mindful and...
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- ‘It was a paradise of security’: 2 writers reflect on growing up Jewish in Queens in the 1970s September 16, 2024“Lolita at Leonard’s of Great Neck and Other Stories from Before Times” by Shira Dicker and “Adam Unrehearsed” by Don Futterman offer different perspectives on a “golden age” in the world’s borough. -- The post ‘It was a paradise of security’: 2 writers reflect on growing up Jewish in Queens in the 1970s appeared first […]Risa Doherty
- Argentina posts 44% increase in reported antisemitic incidents in 2023, mostly after Oct. 7 September 16, 2024A new report makes Argentina the latest country to record a spike in antisemitism following the attack and the subsequent Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. -- The post Argentina posts 44% increase in reported antisemitic incidents in 2023, mostly after Oct. 7 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Juan Melamed
- Artist and physician Mark Podwal, whose distinctive work adorned museums, synagogues and opinion pages, dies at 79 September 16, 2024A professor or dermatology at NYU, Podwal illustrated children's books, created synagogue tapestries and drew "op-art" for the New York Times. -- The post Artist and physician Mark Podwal, whose distinctive work adorned museums, synagogues and opinion pages, dies at 79 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Silow-Carroll
- Documentary about celebrity tailor and Holocaust survivor Martin Greenfield premieres in NYC September 16, 2024“The Presidents’ Tailor” spotlights the “amazing charisma” of a man who learned to sew at Auschwitz and went on to create custom suits for politicians and celebrities. -- The post Documentary about celebrity tailor and Holocaust survivor Martin Greenfield premieres in NYC appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Chava Pearl Lansky
- Man suffers severe burn injuries after self-immolation protest outside Israeli consulate in Boston September 16, 2024The incident marks at least the third instance of self-immolation in the US outside of an Israeli consulate or embassy in response to the Israel-Hamas war. -- The post Man suffers severe burn injuries after self-immolation protest outside Israeli consulate in Boston appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Jackie Hajdenberg
- U of Michigan condemns assault of Jewish student on campus September 16, 2024The incident was the latest in a growing number of physical attacks on Jewish students. -- The post U of Michigan condemns assault of Jewish student on campus appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin
- Columnists resign from London Jewish Chronicle amid allegations that Gaza news was fabricated September 16, 2024"With the heaviest of hearts, I need to break my connection," wrote one longtime columnist. -- The post Columnists resign from London Jewish Chronicle amid allegations that Gaza news was fabricated appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Toby Axelrod
- Alex Edelman wins Emmy for ‘Just For Us,’ his HBO comedy special on antisemitism and Jewish identity September 16, 2024The Emmy comes following a Special Tony Edelman received for the show in June. -- The post Alex Edelman wins Emmy for ‘Just For Us,’ his HBO comedy special on antisemitism and Jewish identity appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ben Sales
- Far-right provocateur Laura Loomer is back in Donald Trump’s inner circle — to the dismay of strange bedfellows September 13, 2024Among those decrying Loomer as racist: Marjorie Taylor Greene. -- The post Far-right provocateur Laura Loomer is back in Donald Trump’s inner circle — to the dismay of strange bedfellows appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ron Kampeas
- Republican PAC blankets Michigan with ads touting Kamala Harris’ pro-Israel credentials September 13, 2024Some of the ads also play up that Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, is Jewish. -- The post Republican PAC blankets Michigan with ads touting Kamala Harris’ pro-Israel credentials appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ron Kampeas