3+ day, 6+ hour ago (65+ words) Since Oct 7, more than 1200 women and children have come into our care, a 4,200% surge from before the war. Their long, painful path to rebuilding is only just beginning. The post Giving Tuesday: From Trauma to Growth " The Widows & Orphans Need You appeared first on The Times of Israel. [Giving Tuesday: From Trauma to Growth " The Widows & Orphans Need You]...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (50+ words) Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch offers a clear-eyed look at what Mamdani's win signals for liberal Judaism, the surge of anti-Zionism on the left, and the urgent need for clear Jewish leadership. The post The Mamdani Warning Shot appeared first on The Times of Israel. [The Mamdani Warning Shot]...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (50+ words) Jewish heritage doesn't survive on its own. With 9,600+ students learning daily, your gift funds tomorrow's leaders at Jewish higher education institutes. The post Jewish continuity needs you. Donate to Jewish higher education appeared first on The Times of Israel. [Jewish continuity needs you. Donate to Jewish higher education]...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (181+ words) Mijal and Noam dive into the first national study of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews in the United States. The study was directed by Dr. Mijal Bitton at NYU in partnership with JIMENA (Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa). Mijal and Noam discuss a missing chapter in the American Jewish story. Through new research and personal reflection, they explore what Sephardic and Mizrahi experiences and communities reveal about Jewish identity, belonging and traditions. Here is a link to Mijal Bitton's study: Sephardic & Mizrahi Jews in the United States: Identities, Experiences, and Communities conducted at NYU . https://sephardicstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/5.-Demographic-study_Understanding-Sephardic-and-Mizrahi-Identity.pdf Get in touch at our new email address: [email protected] and call us, 1-833-WON-Jews. Follow @unpackedmedia on Instagram and check out Unpacked on "youtube". ------------ This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:…...

2+ hour, 21+ min ago (46+ words) Mijal and Noam break down Jewish law (halacha) as a living legal system'tracing its path from Sinai to the Mishnah, Talmud, Maimonides, and the Shulchan Aruch. The post What is Jewish Law, Really appeared first on The Times of Israel. [What is Jewish Law, Really]...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (46+ words) From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv and beyond, keeping the founders" dream alive'developing homes, communities, and connections that bring Jews closer to Israel. The post Building communities, strengthening roots: Africa Israel Residences appeared first on The Times of Israel. [Building communities, strengthening roots: Africa Israel Residences]...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (291+ words) Your Give Miami Day gift strengthens Jewish Community Services of South Florida, providing food, counseling, and assistance to vulnerable families. Help us bring hope 11/19-20. The post Give Miami Day: Support JCS of South Florida and empower families today appeared first on The Times of Israel. [Give Miami Day: Support JCS of South Florida and empower families today] $90,302 raised by 91 donors - Food Security " Through programs such as the Kosher Food Bank, home-delivered meals to vulnerable seniors, congregate meal sites, and other nutrition programs, JCS ensures that vulnerable residents facing hardship have access to nutritious food. By relieving the burden of hunger, we provide dignity, comfort, and stability to those in need. - Case Management " Through programs such as the Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program, Shalom Bayit (Peace in the Home), Older Adult Case Management, and more, JCS case managers provide personalized support and…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (225+ words) BOOK NOW FOR OUR LA SHOW - Nov 12 at Sinai Temple with special guest Ronen Bergman. Last stop for 2025! Use the coupon code UIH20 to get a discount on your tickets: "https://unpacked.bio/UIHLA25 Thirty years after Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated at a peace rally in Tel Aviv, we revisit one of the most defining moments in Israeli history. Originally released in Season 1, this episode now features new reflections from host Noam Weissman. It traces Rabin's journey from Palmach fighter to Oslo peace architect, explores the divisions and extremism that led to his murder, and asks: did the assassination kill the peace process'or was it already doomed? This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Next week, Noam sits down with journalist Haviv Rettig Gur to explore how Israel has changed, and stayed the same in the thirty years since Rabin's assassination. This…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago (50+ words) Noam answers two listener questions: What is the Green Line, really? And why does Israel have a President if the Prime Minister holds the power? The post Understanding the Green Line and Israel's Presidency appeared first on The Times of Israel. [Understanding the Green Line and Israel's Presidency]...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (193+ words) In part 3 of a miniseries on family, Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the deep connection between time, intention, and family'and how Jewish wisdom invites us to align our schedules with our values. He shares a laugh-and-learn story from his early days as a campus rabbi and offers a simple weekly reflection to help you slow down, realign, and make time for what (and who) really matters. Be in touch at [email protected]. Take a look back at Soulful Jewish Living's podcast feed here to listen to the miniseries on Shabbat. This episode is sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees, AND BY Rebecca Halpern, in loving memory of her father, Richard, and her mother, Maddy, at the conclusion of the first thirty days of mourning since she passed away....