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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- A scholar unpacks the slur that Jews were arsonists — and why it stuck July 4, 2026Jeffrey Marx’s new history, “Jewish Firebug,” arrives as immigrant groups are again being blamed for economic and social ills. -- The post A scholar unpacks the slur that Jews were arsonists — and why it stuck appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Silow-Carroll
- At Entebbe reunion, former hostages say Oct. 7 shattered their faith in Israel’s promise of rescue July 3, 2026The raid that saved more than 100 Israelis in Uganda on July 4, 1976, is one of Israel's most mythologized military operations. -- The post At Entebbe reunion, former hostages say Oct. 7 shattered their faith in Israel’s promise of rescue appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Deborah Danan
- As America turns 250, Jews shouldn’t mistake it for just another exile July 3, 2026The president of Hadar argues that rising antisemitism shouldn't obscure what has made America uniquely hospitable to Jewish life. -- The post As America turns 250, Jews shouldn’t mistake it for just another exile appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Rabbi Ethan Tucker
- This Fourth of July, I feel the heartache — and hope — of two homelands July 3, 2026American Jews can transcend polarization, writes a scholar who splits time between Israel and the United States. -- The post This Fourth of July, I feel the heartache — and hope — of two homelands appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Sara Labaton
- Jewish groups plan to protest Ben-Gvir’s arrival in NYC. Will he show? July 2, 2026Israeli and UN officials tell JTA that the controversial national security minister has not made plans to come as of now. -- The post Jewish groups plan to protest Ben-Gvir’s arrival in NYC. Will he show? appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Joseph Strauss
- Races to watch: As staunch Israel critics notch wins, these candidates could be next July 2, 2026More upcoming primaries feature left-wing hopefuls endorsed by Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Socialists of America. -- The post Races to watch: As staunch Israel critics notch wins, these candidates could be next appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Joseph Strauss
- A smaller, scarred Maccabiah Games opens in Israel, carrying the weight of Oct. 7 and war July 2, 2026About 5,000 athletes are participating, down from 10,000 four years ago. -- The post A smaller, scarred Maccabiah Games opens in Israel, carrying the weight of Oct. 7 and war appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Deborah Danan
- The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship — but American Jews like me shouldn’t declare victory yet July 2, 2026The fight over who belongs in America has not ended, writes the president and CEO of HIAS. -- The post The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship — but American Jews like me shouldn’t declare victory yet appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Beth Oppenheim
- California man gets 1 year in jail time for 2023 death of pro-Israel protester July 2, 2026The ADL of California called the sentencing “little more than a slap on the wrist.” -- The post California man gets 1 year in jail time for 2023 death of pro-Israel protester appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson
- Feds charge NY woman who allegedly said she wished ‘every day were October 7th’ with supporting terrorism July 1, 2026Catherine Beth Washburn is accused of sending $30,000 to someone she believed was a Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighter. -- The post Feds charge NY woman who allegedly said she wished ‘every day were October 7th’ with supporting terrorism appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson