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for Monday, October 28, 2024

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Politics ›

0 Politics Ethics

Trump's NYC rally was a morally disgusting glimpse of the MAGA future

Jay Michaelson in Forward

Jay Michaelson's article discusses the troubling moral tone of a pro-Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, highlighting the extreme rhetoric and bigotry from speakers like Tucker Carlson, David Rem, and comedian Tony Hinchcliffe.

0 Politics Israel

Harris and Trump find common ground after Israel retaliates against Iran

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Following a coordinated Israeli military strike on Iranian sites, both major U.S. presidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, expressed support, citing regional stability and security.

0 Politics History

How Israel Succeeds While Annoying Its Critics

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article explores the evolution of Israel from an underdog in its early Zionist days to a global power that continues to ruffle the feathers of its critics.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally to feature Tucker Carlson, who recently hosted Holocaust denier

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Donald Trump's planned rally at Madison Square Garden has sparked controversy due to the participation of speakers like Tucker Carlson, who has been criticized for hosting a Holocaust denier.

0 Politics Israel

Did Israel’s war in Gaza fuel the LA Times’ non-endorsement in Harris-Trump race?

Philissa Cramer in JTA

The Los Angeles Times' decision not to endorse a candidate in the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump presidential race has sparked controversy, partially due to claims that the stance reflects opposition to U.S. support for Israel's actions in Gaza.

0 Politics Holocaust

Holocaust survivor condemns Harris labeling Trump a ‘fascist’

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

A Holocaust survivor, Jerry Wartski, aged 94, expressed strong disapproval of Vice President Kamala Harris's characterization of former President Donald Trump as a fascist.

0 Politics Antisemitism

In closing campaign arguments, Jewish partisans articulate Jewish fears

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward

In the final stages of the 2024 presidential campaign, Jewish political organizations are focusing on Jewish-specific concerns, notably antisemitism, democracy, and U.S. relations with Israel.

0 Politics Holocaust

Trump campaign ad features Holocaust survivor rebutting Harris’ ‘fascist’ allegation

Philissa Cramer in JTA

A new campaign ad by Donald Trump employs Holocaust survivor Jerry Wartski to counter Kamala Harris's characterization of Trump as a fascist.

0 Politics Antisemitism

In closing campaign arguments, Jewish partisans articulate Jewish fears that have gone mainstream

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, Jewish partisan groups are highlighting Jewish concerns that resonate widely among voters.

0 Politics Israel

Biden after Israeli attack on Iran: ‘My hope is this is the end’

Ben Sales in Forward

In response to Iran's missile attack on October 1, Israel launched strikes against Iran, hitting military targets while heeding U.S. advice to avoid nuclear and oil facilities.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The 'Genocide Convention' incites more genocide (mainly against Jews).

Shlomo Levin in Future of Jewish

Shlomo Levin critiques how the Genocide Convention and the International Court of Justice are being manipulated to incorrectly accuse Israel of genocide, exacerbating antisemitism.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

Sally Rooney’s Literary Mob

Lionel Shriver in The Free Press

Lionel Shriver critiques the recent trend of literary figures, like Sally Rooney, participating in boycotts against the Israeli publishing industry, highlighting the potential self-destructive nature of such actions for writers.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Politics

How a brilliant Jewish philosopher anticipated the cult of Donald Trump

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Drawing from Walter Benjamin's influential essay, "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction," the article explores how Benjamin's notions about mass reproduction of art and its effects on culture and politics anticipate the modern political phenomenon surrounding Donald Trump.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Culture

Articles of Faith

Emes Ve-Emunah

Rabbi Gil Student's new book, "Articles of Faith," offers an insightful exploration of Orthodox Judaism's intersections with modern issues such as technology, belief, and the State of Israel.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist who hosted musical Passover seders, dies at 84

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Phil Lesh, the iconic bassist of the Grateful Dead, passed away at 84, leaving a unique imprint on Jewish culture through the musical Passover seders he hosted.