St. Louis Synagogue Launches New Podcast Inviting Us to Live 'Jewishly… Out Loud'
A St. Louis synagogue introduces a podcast encouraging open Jewish expression.
Hillel Campus Protests Over Israel
On college campuses, student-led protests over Israel have sparked significant debate within Hillel, the Jewish campus organization.
She's a rabbi. He's a Palestinian peace activist. They're trying to start a movement
In Hopkins, Minnesota, Rabbi Jill Avrin and Palestinian peace activist Moneer Rifai, along with their spouses, convene regular discussions to bridge the divide intensified by the ongoing Gaza conflict.
The First Survey of LGBTQ Jews of Colour is a Call for a Community Where We Don’t Just Exist, But Belong
A ground breaking survey exploring the experiences of LGBTQ Jews of colour highlights the need for a more inclusive Jewish community.
'SafeU,' Campus Safety Initiative, is Launched
In response to escalating antisemitic incidents on university campuses, the Secure Community Network (SCN), in partnership with Hillel International and the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS), has launched "SafeU: Campus Safety Initiative."
Rejected elsewhere, these LGBTQ Jews find love and acceptance in the Connecticut woods
In the scenic foothills of the Berkshire Mountains at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, 96 queer Orthodox Jews recently gathered for a three-day retreat.
Meet Four Black Jewish Leaders
In February 2025, ReformJudaism.org highlighted four influential Black Jewish leaders making significant contributions across various fields. Aaron Samuels, co-founder and COO of Blavity, a media company for Black millennials and Gen-Z, channels his passion for storytelling and strategy into empowering Black voices.
Helping queer Jews feel at home in a traditional world
An initiative at Tufts University is creating spaces where queer Jews can connect and feel embraced within traditional Jewish contexts.
Honours for Jewish Aussies
Several Jewish Australians have been recognized for their contributions to society in the latest honours list.
The top 100 people positively influencing Jewish life 2024
The Algemeiner has released its annual list of the top 100 individuals positively influencing Jewish life.