Search Jewish life and culture

1+ min ago (219+ words) " " " | December 14, 2025 R" Mendel Gopin of Kfar Chabad, who served as a mashpia in numerous mosdos in Eretz Yisrael and was mekarev many Yidden to the Rebbe and to Chassidus, passed away on the first night of Chanukah, 25 Kislev.He was 76 years old. A descendant of Reb Mordechai, brother of the Alter Rebbe, he was born in Paris following World War II to Reb Boruch and Gneshe Kaminetzki Gopin. He was raised in Kfar Chabad and studied in Tomchei Temimim Lod under Reb Shlomo Chaim. In 1967, he traveled to the Rebbe and learned in 770 for several years. He merited numerous yechiduyos with the Rebbe, including one in which the Rebbe emphasized the great zechus he had that both of his grandfathers were chassidim of the Rebbe Rashab and learned in Lubavitch. In recent years, he served as a mashpia in numerous…...

10+ min ago (433+ words) By Donald H. Harrison in San Diego Articles below culled from a variety of news sources and messages to San Diego Jewish World. At a vigil near the site of the shooting, hundreds of flower bouquets were left in a massive pile on Monday." Police removed from the vigil Michelle Berkon, an anti-Zionist Jewish activist who had garbed herself in a Palestinian kaffiyeh. In contrast, Trump's living three Democratic predecessors as U.S. President " Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton posted traditional condolences on social media. Joe Biden: "Jill and I send our deepest condolences to everyone whose lives were touched by Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner's extraordinary contributions. We take solace in knowing their work will live on for generations to come." Rob Reiner, the son of comedian Carl Reiner, debuted in 1971 as an actor in All in the Family,…...

20+ min ago (474+ words) Jewish hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman donated $66,500 to a GoFundMe page for al Ahmed. A crowdfunding campaign to support Ahmed al Ahmed, the Muslim fruit seller shot after disarming one of the men who was attacking a Hanukkah event in Sydney, generated $1.3 in its first day " with the largest donation coming from the American Jewish billionaire Bill Ackman. Ackman gave $66,000 to the GoFundMe for al Ahmed and promoted the campaign to his followers, tweeting, "This is the verified link for the Bondi hero." In a viral video on Sunday, shortly after the attack on Bondi Beach that left 15 killed and over 40 injured, al Ahmed, 43, can be seen crouching behind a car before jumping into action as one of the terrorists shoots a firearm at the Jewish celebration. Al Ahmed, a Syrian-born father of two who was unarmed, then jumped on…...

22+ min ago (118+ words) The lower house of Germany's parliament experienced a major malfunction in its email system, raising suspicions of a cyberattack, during talks in Berlin aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, the Financial Times reported, citing three senior members of parliament.According to the report, lawmakers were unable to access their email accounts for about four hours. The lower house of Germany's parliament experienced a major malfunction in its email system, raising suspicions of a cyberattack, during talks in Berlin aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, the Financial Times reported, citing three senior members of parliament. According to the report, lawmakers were unable to access their email accounts for about four hours....

34+ min ago (595+ words) Increasingly, Sephardi and Mizrahi children are enrolling in Jewish day schools and camps in Los Angeles and New York. As a new study commissioned by the nonprofit JIMENA, Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa, shows, these institutions are responding with inclusive programs " but there are still improvements to be made. According to the study, 79% of educators report feeling comfortable teaching about other cultures, but only 31% feel confident in their knowledge of both Sephardi and Mizrahi culture and history. Even though71% say they want to learn more, only17% report that their schools provide training or the opportunities to make it happen. The New York assessment was funded by UJA Federation of New York and received IRB approval through Yeshiva University. It was authored by Elana Riback Rand, PhD, and Rosov Consulting. The LA assessment was funded by the Los Angeles…...

40+ min ago (538+ words) Hatred takes many forms, and understanding its complexities is key to confronting it." G. Gabrielle Starr Antisemitism has persisted for thousands of years, and this settlement is not a one-size-fits-all toolkit," Starr stated. It'll be up to our community to put it in place'and to live it." According to the ADL, after the October 7 massacre in Israel, members of the faculty and student groups loudly supported Hamas' attacks, blaming the victims in Israel, and making a shrine that honored the Hamas terrorists. A Jewish sophomore at Pitzer College, which is under the Claremont Colleges umbrella with Pomona said, From my perspective as a Jewish student leader, the Title IX settlement signals progress toward a healthier campus culture." Josh Mar, a sophomore at Pomona, welcomes the resolution agreement. This new settlement is a huge positive for Pomona College and all of its…...

43+ min ago (646+ words) This doughnut is everything you will need on Chanukah. It is the perfect dough'sweet but not too sweet. The brisket filling mimics the filling of a jelly doughnut, but you have the perfect savory/sweet bite. The toppings bring it all together and create a perfect meal and perfect bite. 1 cup warm water (110F) 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast 3 tbsp neutral oil 3 1/24 cups all-purpose flour 1. In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for five minutes until foamy. 2. Add oil, egg, and salt. Mix to combine. 3. Gradually add flour until a soft, smooth dough forms. 4. Knead 68 minutes until elastic. 5. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise one hour or until doubled. 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup BBQ sauce 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce 1. Preheat oven to 300F. 2. Season brisket evenly with salt, pepper,…...

46+ min ago (323+ words) Rav Reuven Feinstein, Rav Shimon Galei, Rav Moshe Tuvia Lieff to Speak. Musical Accompaniment by Baruch Levine Another illustrious guest who will be attending and addressing the crowd is the great'tzaddik'and'mashpia,'HaGaon'HaRav Shimon Galei,'shlita, who is coming special from'Eretz'Yisrael'for the event. Rav Shimon, who is known for his profound'tzidkus'and the potency of his'berachos, will be available for private meetings in advance of the event. More than everything else, the hallmark of all Dirshu's events is the tremendous effort and resources invested to honor the Torah and the'talmidei'chachamim'who invest their time and effort daily to learn and be tested on Hashem's Torah. Numerous'rabbanim'from the Far Rockaway and Five Towns community plan to participate. What was the impetus behind this first ever Dirshu event specifically for the Far Rockaway/Five Towns community? According to Dirshu's Far Rockaway and Five Towns coordinator,…...

52+ min ago (592+ words) Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner arrested after director and wife found dead in Los Angeles Students who formed "human swastika" at school to face "full scope" of law St. Louis is getting its first-ever Hanukkah pop-up bar "Show up for Sydney: St. Louis lights the menorah in solidarity after deadly attack Here are all 4 versions of Adam Sandler's "Hanukkah Song" Paul Lewis knows Bondi Beach well. He spent 24 years living in and around the Sydney neighborhood, running along the beach nearly every day before work or school. So, when Lewis woke up Sunday morning, Dec. 14 in St. Louis to news of a deadly antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, the shock was immediate. "It felt like another Oct. 7, Lewis said. "I turned on the Israeli news and they were talking about Sydney, Australia and Bondi. I spent…...

54+ min ago (36+ words) Real time news brief - Trump sues BBC over doctored speech - Israel National News flashes around the clock are waiting for you on the site Trump sues BBC over doctored speech Trump sues BBC over doctored speech...