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Until the university takes action to improve campus security, Columbia University will not be a safe place for Jewish students. The post Why did an Orthodox rabbi at Columbia advise Jewish stud...

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In Bardugo's latest novel, "The Familiar," the protagonist uses magic derived from Ladino refranes (sayings) to improve her life in Madrid. The post Leigh Bardugo delves into magic, intrigue, a...

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This series explores the roots of a seemingly intractable conflict, highlighting unknown figures and outlining what might have been. The post Did Palestine’s Great Revolt (1936-1939) set the ...

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As a Jewish student at Yale, witnessing the university’s failure to adhere to its own free expression policy has been troubling. The post Yale’s failure to uphold its own free expression po...

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The war between Hamas and Israel has now surpassed 195 days. Here are the key developments from this past week. The post 5 things to know about the Israel-Hamas War from this week: Israel strik...

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Passover will undeniably feel different this year in a post-Oct. 7 world. Here are some prayers and readings to add to your seder for 2024. The post Prayers and readings for peace to add to you...

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Each year, Jewish families gather at the Passover seder to tell the Exodus story. Let’s unpack 10 essential expressions from the Haggadah. The post 10 Passover expressions from the Haggadah y...

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In this episode, Mijal and Noam dive deep into the story of Passover, exploring the themes of liberation as told through the Haggadah. The post The timeless story of Exodus: Beyond the Passover...

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What will Passover feel like in a post-10/7 world? Rabbi Feigelson addresses anxiety this Passover, exploring the concept of home and safety. The post Homeward bound: Preparing for Passover ap...

https://jewishunpacked.com/homeward-bound-preparing-for-passover/

After Oct. 7, Sharon Hershkowitz proudly decorated her Tribeca storefront with blue and white balloons and a sign declaring, "Never again." The post Bursting with Jewish pride: How a balloon st...

https://jewishunpacked.com/bursting-with-jewish-pride-how-a-balloon-store-in-manhattan-is-showing-up-for-israel/

Less than 48 hours ago, Iran launched its first direct military attack on Israel ever. Why did Iran attack and what does all of this mean? The post Iran’s surprise attack on Israel: History a...

https://jewishunpacked.com/irans-surprise-attack-on-israel-history-and-reflections/

The new film "One Life" brings to life the story of Nicholas Winton, who is sometimes called the "British Schindler." The post ‘One Life’ shines a light on a lesser-known hero who saved hun...

https://jewishunpacked.com/one-life-shines-a-light-on-a-lesser-known-hero-who-saved-hundreds-of-jewish-children/