ONLINE MAGAZINES
THE FORWARD ONLINE
“News – Culture – Opinion – Life – Yiddish”
https://forward.com/
TABLET
“Tablet is a daily online magazine of Jewish news, ideas, and culture.”
http:// https://www.tabletmag.com/
LILITH MAGAZINE
“Independent, Jewish, and Frankly Feminist”
https://www.lilith.org/
PODCASTS
JUDAISM UNBOUND
Judaism Unbound values the ways that you choose to connect to Judaism, whether through rituals steeped in millennia-old traditions or through entirely new paradigms that ancient Jewish texts never dreamed of; whether your Judaism includes participation in Jewish communal organizations or not; whether you live and breathe Jewishly 24/7 or you just want to connect once or twice a year; whether you think of yourself as Jewish, half-Jewish, Jewish-and-X, partly-Jewish, not-Jewish, or Jew-ish.
Judaism Unbound produces a once-a-week podcast, runs an active facebook page, and features blog posts by fellows of the Institute for the Next Jewish Future and guests.
https://www.judaismunbound.com/
THE PROMISED PODCAST
An inside view of how Israel can warm your heart and make your blood boil. It’s a show by a journalist, a professor and an NGO guy who live in and love Israel even though it drives them crazy, and who each week discuss the latest in Israeli politics, culture and society.
https://tlv1.fm/podcasts/the-promised-podcast-show/
UNORTHODOX
“Unorthodox is a smart, fresh, fun weekly take on Jewish news and culture.”
https://www.tabletmag.com/author/unorthodox
BLOGS
COFFEE SHOP RABBI – RABBI RUTH ADAR
“Basic Judaism spoken here.”
https://coffeeshoprabbi.com/
60 SECONDS OF TORAH
“Inspiration for a fast-paced world” – pithy, brief insights into the week’s Torah portion.
https://60secondsoftorah.wordpress.com/
VELVETEEN RABBI
Spiritual wisdom from Rabbi Rachel Berenblatt
https://velveteenrabbi.blogs.com/
ADULT JEWISH LEARNING (General)
HADAR
A center of deep Jewish learning from many thinkers and on many topics. A clearing house for both written and audio files grounded in learning an expansive Torah.
https://www.hadar.org/
HEBREW UNION COLLEGE’S “COMMONS”
Online courses for adults and teens investigating a central Jewish theme through conversations with HUC-JIR scholars and academic experts.
https://collegecommons.huc.edu/online-courses/
HASHIVENU
The first woman rabbi to head a Jewish congregational union and a Jewish seminary, Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D., became president of the organization now known as Reconstructing Judaism in 2014. Since then, she has drawn on her training as a rabbi and historian to be the Reconstructionist movement’s leading voice in the public square. e in the public square.
https://hashivenu.fireside.fm/hosts/deborah-waxman
JEW BELONG
Think of us as the friendly, kinda funny kid from your geometry class who explained in simple language and without judgment only what you needed to know for the test. We provide straightforward explanations, readings and rituals to help warm your heart. We promise never to JewBarrass you because we’ve been there. We’re thrilled that you’re here, and hope you find what you’re looking for.
https://www.jewbelong.com/
JEWISH VIRTUAL LIBRARY
The Jewish Virtual Library is the go-to source for fact-based research pertaining to Judaism, Israel, and the Holocaust.
https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/
MY JEWISH LEARNING
My Jewish Learning is all about empowering Jewish discovery for anyone interested in learning more. We offer thousands of articles, videos and other resources to help you navigate all aspects of Judaism and Jewish life — from food to history to beliefs and practices.
Our site is geared toward all backgrounds and level of knowledge.
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/
SHALOM HARTMAN INSTITUTE
“Shalom Hartman Institute of North America enriches the resources, vision, and commitment of the leaders and change agents who shape the future of Jewish life in North America. … SHI North America empowers Jewish leaders to develop new approaches to addressing the deep challenges facing their communities today.
Through text study, peer learning, and interdenominational dialogue, the Institute is shaping a future for North American Jewry of intellectual renaissance and renewed inspiration.”
https://hartman.org.il/NA_index.asp
RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
An international religious leader, philosopher, award-winning author and respected moral voice, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks was awarded the 2016 Templeton Prize in recognition of his “exceptional contributions to affirming life’s spiritual dimension.” Described by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales as “a light unto this nation” and by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair as “an intellectual giant”, Rabbi Sacks is a frequent and sought-after contributor to radio, television and the press both in Britain and around the world.
http://rabbisacks.org/
REFORM JUDAISM
ReformJudaism.org seeks to provide content that describes and demonstrates the traditions and innovations of Reform Jewish life. We welcome visitors to our site and to Reform Judaism. Whether you are Reform, from a different stream of Judaism, “just Jewish,” interested in conversion, or merely curious, we hope yu’ll find resources here that answer your questions and reflect the engaging, inclusive, and welcome aspects of Reform Judaism.
https://reformjudaism.org/
SEFARIA
“We are the People of the Book. For thousands of years, our culture, our traditions, and our values have been transmitted through our texts. From an oral tradition to handwritten scrolls to a vast corpus of printed books, each new medium democratized knowledge, and brought more people into the great Jewish conversation. We are the generation charged with shepherding our texts from print to digital in a way that can expand their reach and impact in new and unprecedented ways.
Sefaria is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the future of Jewish learning in an open and participatory way. We are assembling a free living library of Jewish texts and their interconnections, in Hebrew and in translation. With these digital texts, we can create new, interactive interfaces for Web, tablet and mobile, allowing more people to engage with the textual treasures of our tradition.
Learning on Sefaria is simple, beautiful and powerful. Find commentaries, connections and translations across our free, ever-growing library of texts.”
https://www.sefaria.org/?home
ADULT JEWISH LEARNING – Specialized
THE ELAINE BRESTLOW INSTITUTE
Information on Judaism and Addition, from Beit Tshuvah, a Jewish residential treatment facility in Los Angeles.
http://www.btsinstitute.org/
INSTITUTE FOR JUDAISM AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION
The Institute was founded in 2000 to educate Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) students on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues to help them challenge and eliminate homophobia and heterosexism; and to learn tools to be able to transform the communities they encounter into ones that are inclusive and welcoming of LGBT Jews.
http://ijso.huc.edu/
JEWISH DRINKING
“Exploring Jewish drinking wisdom”
http://jewishdrinking.com/
JEWISH SACRED AGING
“Jewish Sacred Aging is a forum for the Jewish Community with resources and texts that feature discussions on the implications of the revolution in longevity for Baby Boomers and their families. We encourage you to participate in the conversation!”
https://jewishsacredaging.com/
JEWISH WOMEN’S ARCHIVE
The Jewish Women’s Archive documents women’s stories, elevates their voices, and inspires them to be agents of change.
https://jwa.org/
JEW TOO?
“Jew Too? – Tales of the Mixed Multitude” is a podcast celebrating the growing diversity of the American Jewish family.
https://www.jewtoopodcast.com/
TORAH REFLECTIONS
Wide ranging commentaries and reflection prompts written by people immersed in the worlds of illness and healing. From the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center.
https://jewishhealingcenter.org/stories-resources/torah-reflections/
ISRAEL & HEBREW LANGUAGE
AIPAC
“America’s Pro-Israel Lobby — The mission of AIPAC is to strengthen, protect and promote the U.S.-Israel relationship in ways that enhance the security of the United States and Israel.
https://www.aipac.org/
HAARETZ
“The online edition of Haaretz newspaper in Israel, and analysis from Israel and the Middle East. Haartez provides in-depth coverage of Israel, the Jewish world, and the Middle East.”
https://www.haaretz.com/
THE JERUSALEM POST
“The Jerusalem Post, founded in 1932 by Gershon Agron, is the leading Israeli English newspaper.”
https://www.jpost.com/
NEW ISRAEL FUND
“The New Israel Fund’s founders envisioned an Israel that reflected their progressive values. Thousands of Israelis and supporters of Israel worldwide have since joined forces to push for an Israel where everyone can participate in a shared and just society. Together, we are working to build a stronger democracy in Israel, rooted in the values of equality, of inclusion, and of social justice.”
https://www.nif.org/
STREETWISE HEBREW
A bite-size podcast showcasing modern Hebrew and its slang. Host Guy Sharett explains what we can learn about Israeli psyche, society, and culture through the Hebrew language.
https://tlv1.fm/podcasts/streetwise-hebrew-show/
TEL AVIV REVIEW
In-depth, long-form interviews with scholars, writers, and thinkers about their work and ideas that make up the debate in and about Israel.
https://tlv1.fm/podcasts/tel-aviv-review-show/
TIMES OF ISRAEL BLOG
Guest thinkers from around the Jewish world share their wide-ranging opinions.
https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/
REFORM JUDAISM
ASSOCIATION OF REFORM ZIONISTS OF AMERICA
The Association of Reform Zionists of America is the Israel arm of the Reform movement, representing our community to the Zionist National Institutions. ARZA’s mission is two-fold: to center a connection to Israel in the American Reform community, and to strengthen our Movement on the ground in Israel.
Equality. Democracy. Pluralism. Israel.
https://arza.org/
ISRAEL MOVEMENT FOR REFORM AND PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM
The Israel Movement for Reform & Progressive Judaism (IMPJ) is the umbrella organization of all the Reform communities and institutions in Israel. We seek to integrate Jewish tradition with the realities of modern life, and believe in the right of each individual to shape their own Jewish way of life through a process of study and reflection. The Reform movement emphasizes the commandments concerning relations between humans, religious tolerance, and full equality between women and men in the synagogue and in all walks of life.
http://www.reform.org.il/eng/
RELIGIOUS ACTION CENTER OF REFORM JUDAISM
For nearly six decades, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (the RAC) has been the hub of Jewish social justice work. As a joint instrumentality of the Union for Reform Judaism and the Central Conference of American Rabbis, we represent the values of the largest and most diverse Jewish Movement in North America. The RAC mobilizes around federal, state, and local legislation; supports and develops congregational leaders; and organizes communities to create a world overflowing with justice, compassion, and peace. As part of a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, our work is completely nonpartisan.
Rac.org
UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM
The central address for the Reform movement of North America.
https://urj.org/
SPIRITUALITY
AYEKA
Ayeka provides the opportunity for Jews of all backgrounds and affiliations to engage in reflective study of Torah and Jewish wisdom, to discover their daily purpose and life calling, and to take measured steps to become their more authentic aspirational selves through this process.
http://ayeka.org.il/
INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH SPIRITUALITY
Cultivating Mindfulness. Deepening Connection. Enlivening Jewish Life.
“Whatever your beliefs may be, and whether you do or do not currently have a mindfulness practice, IJS welcomes you. Discover how you can use spiritual practices like Jewish mindfulness meditation or contemplative prayer to cultivate a new level of “aliveness”; feel more connected to yourself, others and God; access wisdom and resilience in stressful times; and find greater meaning in your life.”
https://www.jewishspirituality.org/
MUSSAR INSTITUTE
Instruction, resources & community for those seeking greater awareness, wisdom, and transformation through the Jewish spiritual path of Mussar.
https://mussarinstitute.org/
CHILDREN
BIMBAM
“BimBam uses digital storytelling to spark connections to Judaism for learners of all ages.”
https://www.bimbam.com/
SHIRA KLEIN
ShirLaLa is a unique and innovative approach to Jewish education incorporating music, interactive storytelling, imaginative play and spirituality to enrich and inspire children, their families, and teachers.
http://shirlala.com/
SOCIAL JUSTICE
AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE
American Jewish World Service is the leading Jewish organization working to fight poverty and pursue justice in the developing world. Through philanthropy and advocacy, we respond to the most pressing issues of our time – from disasters, genocide and hunger, to the persecution of women and minorities worldwide. With Jewish values and a global reach, AJWS is making a difference in millions of lives and building a more just and equitable world.
https://ajws.org/
HAZON: THE JEWISH LAB FOR SUSTAINABILITY
We are in a global environmental crisis. Jewish tradition compels us to respond.
As the Jewish lab for sustainability, Hazon is building a movement that strengthens Jewish life and contributes to a more environmentally sustainable world for all.
https://hazon.org/
RELIGIOUS ACTION CENTER OF REFORM JUDAISM
For nearly six decades, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (the RAC) has been the hub of Jewish social justice work. As a joint instrumentality of the Union for Reform Judaism and the Central Conference of American Rabbis, we represent the values of the largest and most diverse Jewish Movement in North America. The RAC mobilizes around federal, state, and local legislation; supports and develops congregational leaders; and organizes communities to create a world overflowing with justice, compassion, and peace. As part of a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, our work is completely nonpartisan.
Rac.org
WOMEN OF THE WALL
As Women of the Wall, our central mission is to attain social and legal recognition of our right, as women, to wear prayer shawls, pray, and read from the Torah, collectively and aloud, at the Western Wall.
We work to further our mission through social advocacy, education and empowerment.
https://www.womenofthewall.org.il/
