What is SHMOOZ?
SHMOOZ is the Jewish Dispatch social platform—a place where people can share ideas, discuss current events, comment on articles, and engage in respectful conversation with others from around the world.
Unlike many social media platforms, SHMOOZ is designed to encourage meaningful discussion rather than outrage. Whether you wish to comment on a Jewish Dispatch article, share your thoughts on current affairs, discuss Jewish life, or simply connect with others, SHMOOZ provides a welcoming space to do so.
Why is it called SHMOOZ?
The name comes from the Yiddish word shmuesn or shmooze, meaning to chat, converse, or enjoy a friendly discussion. SHMOOZ brings that tradition into the digital age by providing a platform where conversations matter.
What can I do on SHMOOZ?
- Publish your own SHMOOZ posts.
- Reply to conversations started by others.
- ReSHMOOZ posts with or without adding your own comments.
- Show appreciation with Kvell or express disagreement with Kvetch.
- Follow other users and build your own community.
- Share links to Jewish Dispatch articles and discuss them with others.
- Create a personal profile with your own biography and links.
- Receive notifications when people interact with your content.
A Different Kind of Conversation
SHMOOZ is built around conversation rather than popularity. There are no hidden algorithms deciding what you should see. Instead, your Conversation Timeline is driven by the people and discussions that matter to you.
Every feature has been designed to make participating quick and intuitive, whether you are using a desktop computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Community Standards
We encourage open discussion and diverse viewpoints, but participation on SHMOOZ requires courtesy toward others. Harassment, threats, unlawful content, spam and attempts to disrupt the community are not permitted. Accounts that repeatedly breach our Community Guidelines may be restricted or removed.
Join the Conversation
Whether you are commenting on breaking news, discussing Jewish life, sharing an opinion or simply connecting with friends, SHMOOZ provides a place where conversation comes first.
Start a conversation. Join a discussion. SHMOOZ.