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Jewish Hall-of-Fame jockey Walter Blum, who rode to victory in Belmont Stakes, dies at 89

Blum is survived by his son Walter Blum Jr. and his partner Iris Zakoor.

By ROB CHARRY/JTA
15/03/2024

The real Jewish history of 'Rosie’ Rosenthal in Apple TV+’s ‘Masters of the Air’

Though Judaism may not have been Rosenthal’s primary motivating factor, the concentration camp scene in the series finale — which Orloff said actually happened — lays bare that the weight of fighting

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
15/03/2024

Hamas has reminded us that we are a nation, a family - a mishpacha

I saw the confusion, I saw the fear, but also the unity and determination. Communities formerly at odds over ritual differences, have come together to advocate and demonstrate for Israel.

By MICHAEL OREN
14/03/2024

This is how to reboot your life

By MARK FISH
13/03/2024

Old Jewish mural found in Massachusetts

The location in which the mural was found was once a synagogue belonging to the Lithuanian community. 

After a year of trial-and-error, the Hebrews built a Tabernacle – so that God could dwell within the

The opportunity that comes in rebuilding anew

In this moment, our challenge is to face the brokenness created by this war and to refashion ourselves and our society.

By KENNETH BRANDER
09/03/2024

This digital media initiative highlights strength of Jewish, Israeli women during Gaza war

Some of the videos from this initiative can be seen below, and can be follow by their Instagram and TikTok handle: @valorstories.

'The Value of Names': A Jewish lens on a difficult piece of US history

The Value of Names delves into a troubling chapter of American history through a Jewish lens.

By YAEL UNTERMAN
09/03/2024
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