At JITC’s 2nd Jewish Media Awards, held at Lincoln Center on November 12, 2024, Daniel Posner, Founder of Athletes for Israel, won the Lion of Israel award. In his acceptance speech, Posner said: “My mother was a Holocaust survivor. My father was active in the Civil Rights Movement. And I am proud to carry the […]
Jewish Institute for Television & Cinema (JITC), an advocate in Hollywood for authentic and nuanced portrayals of Jews, Judaism and Israel, today released Like A Jew, a new video that challenges harmful Jewish stereotypes and reframes what it truly means to “act like a Jew.” Inspired by Always’ groundbreaking Like a Girl campaign, the new short juxtaposes tired […]
Dear Jew in the City, Is there a blessing to recite when a hostage is rescued? Thank you, Eliana – Dear Eliana, Thanks for your question. Brachos (blessings) are recited on a number of special occasions. We recite brachos on natural phenomena like thunder and lightning, and upon seeing a rainbow. We recite brachos on […]
Dear Jew in the City, Why does Hashem need our prayers, especially when He already knows what we want and need? Why is prayer so important? Sincerely, Rachel Dear Rachel, Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, you’ve got things backwards. God is complete and perfect; we’ve got nothing to offer Him that He “needs.” Sure, […]
Dear Jew in the City, Why do some people approach Yom Kippur as a day of celebration? Sincerely, David Dear David, Um… because it is? On the surface, Yom Kippur may resemble Tisha b’Av, which is the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. On both of these days we refrain from eating and drinking, bathing, […]
At the Memorial service for Charlie Kirk last night, his widow Erika publicly forgave her husband’s killer, saying she was following Christian practice. Would the Torah’s laws demand the same forgiveness? On September 10th conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, was assassinated by sniper fire during a debate at Utah Valley University […]
