1+ hour, 39+ 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+ day, 5+ 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]...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago (42+ words) Tensions with Hezbollah have intensified. Former intelligence officer and Alma founder Sarit Zehavi joins Yaakov to break down the escalation and what might come next. The post Northern Border on Edge appeared first on The Times of Israel. [Northern Border on Edge]...

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]...

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, 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, 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…...

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:…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (141+ words) Thirty years after Yitzhak Rabin's assassination, Noam Weissman sits with Journalist Haviv Rettig Gur to unpack what changed on November 4, 1995and what didn't. Was Oslo doomed, or did Rabin's murder briefly revive it? How did incitement shape the 1990sand how is Rabin taught (or not) in Israeli schools today? We revisit Rabin the general and statesman, the rise of Netanyahu-era politics, and why Left/Right labels no longer map cleanly onto Israeli life. This episode was sponsored by Debra and Avi Nader and in memory of Leo M. Bernstein. Please get in touch at [email protected]. Check us out on "Youtube." "This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. ------------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: "Jewish History Nerds" "Soulful Jewish Living" "Stars of David with Elon Gold " "Wondering Jews"...