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0 Culture Philosophy

Three Golems I Have Known

Sapir

The concept of the golem in Jewish tradition offers a potent metaphor for exploring boundaries between humanity, intelligence, and technology.

0 Culture Television/Film

Why Lauryn Hill Was at Zach Braff’s Bar Mitzvah

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Zach Braff recently recounted the amusing tale of Lauryn Hill attending his bar mitzvah, despite them losing contact after high school.

0 Culture Television/Film

A Jewish writers initiative launches its first film: a roommate comedy about a Holocaust survivor and his gay grandson

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

"Bookends," the first feature produced by the Jewish Writers Institute Screenwriters Lab, is inspired by creator Noam Ash's personal experiences living with his Holocaust survivor grandparents after a breakup.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Pink’s Daughter Willow Wears Jewish Star Necklace During ‘Kelly Clarkson Show’ Performance

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Pink's daughter, Willow Sage Hart, showed off her Jewish pride by wearing a Star of David necklace during a performance on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Victory Over Iran Would Fulfill A Dream; Restoring Israel’s Image In The U.S. Is A Mandate

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

Rosenblatt analyzes the complexities of the U.S.-Israel alliance amidst a military conflict with Iran.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump rebukes Tucker Carlson over Iran war criticism: ‘Tucker has lost his way’

Grace Gilson in JTA

President Donald Trump publicly criticized Tucker Carlson for his stance on the U.S. war with Iran and alleged antisemitic remarks about the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Tucker Carlson sparks blowback after accusing Chabad of stoking Iran war for religious purposes

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Tucker Carlson, a prominent right-wing pundit, sparked controversy after accusing the Chabad-Lubavitch movement of influencing military strikes on Iran with the aim of reconstructing the Third Temple.

0 Politics History

The Iraq War was a mistake. Letting Iran get nukes would be worse.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

In this analysis, Joshua Hoffman argues that the lessons of the Iraq War should not impede decisive action against Iran's nuclear ambitions.

0 Politics Israel

Sen. Tim Sheehy forcibly removes anti-war protester who shouted, ‘No one wants to fight for Israel’

Grace Gilson in JTA

During a Senate hearing on military readiness, Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana aided Capitol Police in removing an anti-war protester, Brian McGinnis, who shouted against U.S. involvement in conflicts supporting Israel.

0 Politics Israel

House defeats Iran war powers resolution as Democrats wrestle with Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

The House of Representatives narrowly defeated a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's authority to expand military operations against Iran, highlighting divisions within the Democratic Party.

0 Politics Israel

Gavin Newsom just confirmed the demise of the Democratic party's support for Israel

Emily Tamkin in Forward

The shifting dynamics of Democratic support for Israel are explored following comments by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who likened Israel to an apartheid state and hinted at reevaluating U.S. military aid.

0 Politics Ethics

After chatting with his rabbi, Sid Rosenberg apologizes for calling Mamdani a ‘cockroach’

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA

Radio host Sid Rosenberg issued an apology after derogatorily referring to Mamdani, a New York politician, using a term associated with Nazi dehumanization propaganda.

0 Politics Culture

Buffeted on the left and the right, these liberal Zionists are holding their ground

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

In the midst of polarized geopolitical tensions, liberal Zionists like those in J Street find themselves navigating complex ideological landscapes within the Jewish community.

0 Politics Israel

The Beginning of the End of NATO

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish

Mitch Schneider's essay critiques NATO's response to recent aggressions by Iran, arguing it highlights the alliance's ineffectiveness.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

My family runs to our safe room when the sirens sound. I try to believe it’s enough.

Uriel Heilman in JTA

Life in present-day Israel is marked by frequent air raid sirens, pushing families like Uriel Heilman's to seek shelter in safe rooms mandated by law since 1992.

0 Israel Politics

Shower, shelter, swipe: Israel’s ‘startup nation’ meets Iran war with a wave of apps

Deborah Danan in Forward

Amid Iran's missile attacks on Israel, smartphone apps have become vital tools for many Israelis seeking to manage the chaos.

0 Israel Culture

Shower, shelter, swipe: Israel’s ‘startup nation’ meets Iran war with a wave of apps

Philissa Cramer in JTA

During the ongoing conflict with Iran, Israeli civilians have increasingly relied on smartphones for safety and social interactions.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Ms. Rachel Features Hebrew in Her latest Episode

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel Griffin Accurso spotlights Hebrew language in her latest episode of "Learn with Ms. Rachel," amidst a theme focusing on friendship and multicultural understanding.

0 Television/Film Culture

The minotaur-slaying, dragon-battling hero of this video game is an old Jewish guy with back problems and an attitude

Noah Hirsch-Rechter in Forward

A new video game, The Eternal Life of Goldman, offers a fresh take on Jewish representation by featuring an unlikely hero: an elderly Jewish man named Mr. Goldman.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Chabad on high alert after false Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens war claims

Hannah Feuer in Forward

Tucker Carlson has sparked controversy by falsely claiming on his podcast that the Chabad-Lubavitch movement is responsible for initiating a war in Iran with the goal of rebuilding the Third Temple.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Jewish artist expelled from Argentinian street fair after dispute over Palestinian flag: ‘Zionists out’

Grace Gilson in Forward

A Jewish artist in Buenos Aires faced an antisemitic backlash at the San Telmo street fair after objecting to a neighboring vendor's display of a Palestinian flag, which she claimed supported terrorism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

How Germany’s unusual approach to fighting antisemitism is ensnaring Jews who are critical of Israel

Shira Bartov in Forward

Germany's approach to fighting antisemitism, marked by a historical allegiance to Israel, has paradoxically led to complications involving Jews critical of Israeli policies.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Jewish artist expelled from Argentinian street fair after dispute over Palestinian flag: ‘Zionists out’

Juan Melamed in JTA

A Jewish artist named Karina was forced to leave a street fair in Buenos Aires amid aggressive chants from fellow vendors after she requested the removal of a Palestinian flag, citing its support for terrorism.

Torah ›

0 Torah Philosophy

Ki Tisa: The Limits of Seeing God’s Face

18Forty Staff in 18forty

In the Parsha Ki Tisa, the narrative of Moshe's encounter with God explores the human desire for certainty and the limits of divine comprehension.

Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

Arson at Jackson synagogue jolts Institute of Southern Jewish Life, but its mission persists

Grace Gilson in JTA

The arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, has disrupted both the synagogue and the adjacent Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) but has not deterred their mission.

0 Communities Leadership

Why I already miss Rev. Jesse Jackson

Jane Ramsey in Forward

Jane Ramsey reflects on her decades-long association with Rev. Jesse Jackson and the impactful coalition-building between the Black and Jewish communities in Chicago.

0 Communities Holidays

In a Jerusalem Bomb Shelter: Part II

Wendy Elliman in Hadassah

During a tense period of conflict in Jerusalem, residents seek refuge in bomb shelters, where they experience an unexpected sense of community and resilience.

0 Communities Ethics

The work no one sees: The paradox of caring for Israel’s double orphans

eJewishPhilanthropy

In the wake of the October 7th massacre, Israel faces the challenge of supporting dozens of children who have been rendered orphans, having lost both parents.

0 Communities History

His Father’s Echo

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Rav Pinchas Menachem Alter, known as the Pnei Menachem, and his father, the Imrei Emes, are two contrasting yet deeply interconnected figures in the Gur Chassidic dynasty.

History ›

0 History Israel

Matti Friedman on the Enduring Legend of Hannah Senesh

Uriel Heilman in Hadassah

Matti Friedman's latest book, "Out of the Sky: Heroism and Rebirth in Nazi Europe," delves into the mythic narrative of Hannah Senesh, a Hungarian-born Jewish paratrooper who aimed to aid the Allies and rescue Jews during World War II but was executed in Budapest.

Music ›

0 Music History

Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Broadway opus debuts in the U.S. — nearly 80 years late

PJ Grisar in Forward

Erich Wolfgang Korngold's operetta, "The Silent Serenade," is finally debuting in the U.S. nearly 80 years after its European premiere, thanks to the Mannes School of Music.

0 Music Culture

Jewish Music Legend Neil Sedaka Was a Mensch and an Amazing Grandfather

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Neil Sedaka, the Jewish music legend known for hits like "Calendar Girl" and "Laughter in the Rain," passed away at 86.

Education ›

0 Education Israel

Israel education is changing: Here’s what we learned from bringing educators together

eJewishPhilanthropy

Israel education is increasingly requiring educators to navigate complex questions and emotions, necessitating professional development and community support.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

A Charoset Cheese Board

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

Leah Koenig's article champions the idea of enjoying charoset beyond just the Passover seder, even suggesting incorporating it into a cheese board for the entire week of the holiday.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Education

Andrea Weiss, trailblazing Reform rabbi who merged scholarship and activism, dies at 60

Grace Gilson in JTA

Rabbi Andrea Weiss was a pioneering figure in the Reform Jewish movement, recognized as the first woman to ordain rabbis in this tradition.

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