E-mail lists have to be one of the best, and oldest, features of the
internet. An e-mail list is sort of like a private newsgroup. Only
people who subscribe to a list can send or receive messages from that
list. Lists can be devoted to particular subjects, such as Yiddish
language and culture, or particular readerships, such as people who
attended Camp X. Some lists are discussion lists, where all the
subscribers can post messages, while others are mail distributions where
only an editor can send messages. Some lists distribute each message
individually, while others group messages into "digests". Some lists
are moderated, some aren't. There are lots of possible configurations.
Technically, an e-mail list is just a list of names and addresses
managed by a list server. A list server is an automated server that
maintains the list membership, archives, and processes requests.
Every list has an owner (who is often the person who created the list
to begin with), and the owner handles most of the technical aspects of
list management so you don't have to worry about them. But you can send
your own requests to the list server to do things like subscribing
and unsubscribing from lists, getting list statistics, finding out which
lists live on that server, etc..
And from a very non-technical standpoint, lists are a great way to
meet people who share your common interests. And to expand your
knowledge of the world. I have put together this Listing of 468
Jewish E-mail Lists because there are so many wonderful Jewish
resources on the internet that people don't know about.
Shamash and Virtual Jerusalem offer the
majority of the Jewish e-mail lists out there. There are many ongoing
classes available, especially through Project
Genesis , and weekly divrei torah, daf yomi, ask-the-rabbi,
and many other good things. Most of these lists are free and provided
as a service to the community.
So look over this page, pick out some interesting lists, and
subscribe today. Enjoy!
Our "flagship" list, the Project Genesis LifeLine provides a weekly
Dvar Torah (an insight on the weekly Torah reading or an upcoming
holiday), information on Project Genesis lists and programs, and
news about other opportunities for furthering your Jewish
education. You need not subscribe to this list in particular - all
of our members receive this mailing unless they specifically
request otherwise.
Drasha
Rabbi Kamenetzky of Yeshiva of South Shore offers tremendous depth
into stories, medrashim, and parables about the weekly Parshah. The
entire family can now enjoy amazing and eye-opening insights on the
Torah portion.
Rabbi Yissachar Frand of the Ner Israel Rabbinical College gives a
weekly class in the Parsha to a crowd of hundreds every Thursday
night, in the Agudath Israel Congregation of Baltimore. This class
is based upon a transcription of his presentation.
DvarTorah
Insights on the weekly portion written by various Rabbis. Each week
a different Rabbi presents his Parsha insights. Rabbi Dovid Green
moderates this list.
Haftorah
The Haftorah is the additional reading from the Prophets or
Writings that follows the Torah reading on Shabbos and Holidays.
Rabbi Dovid Siegal helps us to concentrate upon the lessons
contained within these texts, which are all too often overlooked.
Ever decide later, "maybe I shouldn't have said that?" Ellen
Solomon leads this class on the Jewish attitude towards gossip.
[Warning: If you'd rather talk about your friends than learn
something Jewish, stay away!]
The Book of Job is one of the most cryptic in the entire Bible.
Rabbi Yitzchak Schwartz, Dean of Yeshiva Orchos Chaim, Jerusalem,
provides insight into this complex work, discussing each verse with
its implications and possible meanings.
The Sayings of the Fathers, with the commentary of Rabbi Yehuda
Loewe (the Maharal) a particularly deep Jewish philosopher of the
16th Century. This class is led by Rabbi Shaya Karlinsky, Dean of
Darche Noam Institutions, Jerusalem.
Rabbi Moshe Chayim Luzzato (acronym: RaMCHaL) was an outstanding
scholar and teacher of Jewish ethics in the 18th Century. His "Path
of the Just (Mesilas Yesharim)" stands out both as an introduction
to Jewish philosophy, and a guide for the person committed to self-
improvement. Rabbi Yaakov Menken leads the discussion and analysis.
More and more people worldwide are making the study of Jewish Law
part of their day. The Halacha-Yomi list makes it easy, with a
section of the Code of Jewish Law fully translated into clear
English, accompanied by a commonly accepted modern commentary.
Maimonides' famous Mishneh Torah, or review of the Torah, covers
the entire breadth of philosophical and legal topics that are the
foundation of traditional Judaism. Rabbi Yitzchok Etshalom teaches
sections of this work each week and invites discussion.
Find out about the Jewish Holidays! This class discusses upcoming
holidays, their meaning and significance. The Jewish calendar is
filled with a rich variety of special days, and Rabbi Yehudah Prero
explains a great deal about each one.
Other Lists
bais-medrash-digest
The Advanced version of Torah-Forum
branche
French translation of LifeLine
business-halacha
Learn about everyday business law situations
cholim
Cholim List (the ill needing prayers for recovery)
drasha-espanol
Rabbi Kamenetzky on the weekly Parsha in Spanish
drevo-zhizni
Russian translation of LifeLine
haaros
Insights on the Parsha and Chodshei Hashana
halacha-overview
A summary of the full breadth of Jewish law
iomtov-espanol
Discussion of the Jewish Holidays in Spanish
istolkovanie
Russian translation of Drasha
kinim
Discussion of Maseches Kinim (Advanced)
le-rambam
Havoura Limoud Michne Torah leRambam
lebenslinie
Weekly DvarTorah in German taken from LifeLine
mikra
In-Depth Study and Analysis of the Torah Portion
parsha-insights
Parsha-Insights that show the warmth of Torah
perceptions
Satisfying and Uplifting "Perceptions On The Parsha"
To subscribe to any of these lists:Mail to: the address listed in the "LISTPROCESSOR ADDRESS" column Subject: {none} Message text: sub {listname} {yourfirstname} {yourlastname}
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jewishgt@list.gatech.edulistproc@list.gatech.edu Discussion List for
the Jewish Community of Georgia Tech
suzanne@pppmail.appliedtheory.com suzanne@pppmail.
appliedtheory.com JACS: Jews in Recovery from Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
hucalum@huc.edu listserv@huc.edu List for Hebrew Union College Alumni
holocaus@uicvm.uic.edu listserv@uicvm.uic.edu Holocaust studies
h-antis@uicvm.uic.edu listserv@uicvm.uic.edu Antisemitism
ashkenaz@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu listserver@lists.acs.
ohio-state.edu Yiddish and Ashkenazic studies on Graduate level
nativ14@uscj.org listproc@uscj.org Bogrei Nativ 14 Israel Year Program
vbs@uscj.org listproc@uscj.org USCJ's Valley Beth Shalom
hpctc@uscj.orglistproc@uscj.org USCJ's Highland Park Conservative Temple Center NJ
social-action@uscj.org listproc@uscj.org USCJ's social-action
uscj-spider@uscj.org listproc@uscj.org USCJ's Webmasters
usy-advisor@uscj.org listproc@uscj.org USY advisors
usy@uscj.org listproc@uscj.org USY: The Conservative Movement's High School Youth Group
seabd-usy@uscj.org listproc@uscj.org Seaboard Region USY
seabd-singles@uscj.org listproc@uscj.org Seaboard Region Singles
seabd-officers@uscj.org listproc@uscj.org Seaboard Region Officers
reshet@uscj.org listproc@uscj.org RESHET: USCJ's list for Conservative Jewish Singles
koach@uscj.orglistproc@uscj.org KOACH: USCJ's list for college students
imun@uscj.org listproc@uscj.org IMUN: A training program for lay leaders
WOMENRAB@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Discussion Group for Women Rabbis and
Women Rabbinical Students
WAGNER@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Discussion Group for Members of Wagner Institute
of Lay Leadership
TOR-CH@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Living Torah: Tradition and the world from the
perspective of Conservative Judaism
TICALUM@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Discussion Group for Members of Temple Israel
Center of White Plains who are in College
SEMEVENT@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Announcements of Events at the Jewish Theological Seminary
SEMCOMP@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Computing Issues of Interest to the Seminary Community
RAMAH-WISC-STAFF@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu A discussion group for Staff Members of Ramah Wisconsin
RAMAH-WISc-camp@jtsa.edulistserv@jtsa.edu A discussion group for campers of Camp Ramah in Wisconsin
RAMAH-WISc-alumpar@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu A discussion group for alumni of camp and for camper parents
RAMAH-POConos@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Discussion Group for Staff of Camp Ramah-Poconos
RAMAH-POCalum@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu A discussion group for Alumni of Camp Ramah -- Poconos
RAMAH-NE-staff@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Current and previous staff members of Camp Ramah in New England
RAMAH-NE-camp@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Current and recent campers of Camp Ramah in New England
RAMAH-CALstaff@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Discussion Group for Staff of Camp Ramah -- California
RAMAH-CALifornia@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Group for Campers, Staff and Alumni of Camp Ramah -- California
PROZDORIAN@jtsa.edulistserv@jtsa.edu
POMO@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Discussions in post-modern Jewish philosophy and theology
PARASHAH@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Discussions of Chancellor Ismar Schorsch's Weekly Parashah
NFN@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Discussion Group for the National Faculty Network of AZM
NEWBOOKS@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Announcement of books recently cataloged at The Jewish
Theological Seminary of America
MASORTI@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Masorti: Torah and News from the Masorti Movement in Israel
MAAT-ON-LINE@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Online discussion for members of minyan maat
(Anshe Chesed -- Manhattan)
LI-HEVRUTA@jtsa.edulistserv@jtsa.edu Discussion Group for Long Island Hevruta Participants
LCCHAT@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu List College Students Discussion Group
LC-ANNOUNCE@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu List College Announcements
KEREM@jtsa.edulistserv@jtsa.edu Jewish Theological Seminary environmental network dedicated
to greening the Seminary
JTSJED@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Discussion Group for JTS Department of Jewish Education
JTS-NEWS@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Features up-to-date news of events and people in and
around the Seminary community
JTS-CAGSALUM@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu JTS College and Graduate School Alumni Discussion Group
JMIL-LINK@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu A discussion group for jewish personnel,
rabbis and lay readers serving in
INTLEARN@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu JTSA Internet Lesson-A-Day Class
HAZZANET@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Discussion Group for Cantors Assembly Members and
Cantors Institute students.
GSO@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Graduate Student Organization
FHJC-ONLINE@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Forest Hills Jewish Center Discussion Group
CLAL-TALK@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Ongoing Forum for Jewish Professionals who maintain
a relationship with CLAL
CLAL-STUDY@jtsa.edulistserv@jtsa.edu
BIBLE@jtsa.edulistserv@jtsa.edu Discussion Group for JTS Bible Department
BETMIDRASH@jtsa.edulistserv@jtsa.edu Information from the Seminary of Judaic Studies, Jerusalem
american-zionism@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu Israel's ongoing self-definition; evolving Israel-Diaspora
relations; and a "new Zionism"
ag-is-nj@jtsa.edu listserv@jtsa.edu
yol@shemayisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il Yeshiva On-Line (moderated)
torah-ed@pirchei.co.il listproc@jen.co.il Issues in Torah Education (moderated)
toras-haemek@shemayisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il Toras HaEmek list from Emek Hebrew Academy
brijnet@amyisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il British Jewish Network List
mail-jewish@amyisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il Mailing List on Jewish and Halakhic Issues
smallvoice@amyisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il Jewish spirituality
kornfeld-parsha@shemayisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il
daf-discuss@shemayisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il Daf Yomi moderated discussion group
daf-insights@shemayisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il Daily insights from Kollel Iyun Hadaf
daf-questionofday@shemayisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il Daf Yomi question of the day
daf-background@shemayisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il Background to the daily Daf
daf-review@shemayisrael.co.illistproc@jen.co.il Daf Yomi review questions and answers
outlooks@shemayisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il Outlooks & Insights on the Weekly Torah Portion
by Rabbi Zev Leff
peninim@shemayisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il Peninim on the Torah - on the Weekly Torah Portion
by Rabbi A. Leib Scheinbaum
hear@shemayisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il Hear and Your Soul Shall Live - Insights on life from
the weekly Parsha from
Rabbi Moshe Weber
companion@shemayisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il Beloved Companions - Insights on Domestic Tranquility from
the Weekly Parsha by Rabbi Yisroel Pesach Feinhandler
divmord@shemayisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il Divrei Mordechai - Insights from the Weekly Parsha by
Reb Mordechai Rosen zt"l
yitorah@youngisrael.org listproc@jen.co.il Divrei Torah from Young Israel
ncyiprograms@youngisrael.org listproc@jen.co.il Listing of Young Israel National & Branch programs
machanaim@machanaim.co.il listproc@jen.co.il machanaim current events and bulletins
normans@normans.co.il listproc@jen.co.il Norman's Restaruant mailing list
lesson@chofetzchaim.com listproc@jen.co.il
weekly@shemayisrael.co.il listproc@jen.co.il list to dish out the weekly parsha
escuchaisrael@escuchaisrael.com listproc@jen.co.il torat yisrael in spanish
wcs@chofetzchaim.com listproc@jen.co.il Weekly Chassidic Story
nishpar@chofetzchaim.comlistproc@jen.co.il Parsha list from Nishmas Chayim
mideast-peace@ais.net listserv@ais.net Peace in the mideast, unmoderated discussion
israel-mideast@vm.tau.ac.il listserv@vm.tau.ac.il Media clips, editorials and information on Israel
and the Middle East
israeline@vm.tau.ac.il listserv@vm.tau.ac.ilIsrael press clippings via the Israel Consulate
hlist@oneb.almanac.bc.calistserv@oneb.almanac.bc.ca Holocaust Research Distribution List
mendele@yalevm.ycc.yale.edu listserv@yalevm.ycc.yale.edu Yiddish literature and language
ju-da@barilvm.bitnet listserv@barilvm.bitnet Judaica and Databases
faigin@aero.org faigin@aero.org Liberal Judaism
camel-l@sakfu00.bitnet listserv@sakfu00.bitnet Camel Studies
judaica@unminn1.bitnet listserv@uminn1.bitnet Judaic Studies
ivritex@taunivm.tau.ac.il listserv@taunivm.tau.ac.il Hebrew Tex List
ioudaios@yorkvm1.bitnet listserv@yorkvm1.bitnet Judaism in the Graeco- Roman world
il-ads@taunivm.tau.ac.illistserv@taunivm.tau.ac.il Noncommercial want-ads in Israel
il-board@taunivm.tau.ac.il listserv@taunivm.tau.ac.il General Purpose Bulletin Board related
to the Israeli academia
ilan-h@taunivm.bitnet listserv@taunivm.bitnet Discussion in and about Hebrew in the network.
hebrew-l@uminn1.bitnet listserv@uminn1.bitnetJewish and Near Eastern studies.
e-hug@dartcms1.bitnet listserv@dartcms1.bitnet Electronic Hebrew Users Group
cj-l@uacsc2.albany.edu listserv@uacsc2.albany.edu Conservative Judaism
aliya@taunivm.tau.ac.il listserv@taunivm.tau.ac.il Aliyah in SCIENCE Newsletter
alephint@taulib.tau.ac.il listserv@taulib.tau.ac.il International ALEPH Users List
jewishnt@bguvm.bitnet listserv@bguvm.bitnet Jewish Global Information Network Project
jacs@sjuvm.stjohns.edu listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu Jews in recovery from alcoholism and drugs
emunim listserv@msu.edu Jewish Campus Network in Michigan
events listserv@msu.edu MSU Jewish Student Line
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