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0 Communities Ethics

Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Matan Koch, a significant advocate for disability inclusion, passed away at 44 after battling stomach cancer.

0 Communities Ethics

Horror or Beauty?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin grapples with the dual nature of current Jewish life, highlighting both its horrors and its beauty.

0 Communities History

An Indiana town had no Jewish cemetery. When its mayor died, it built one

Austin Albanese in Forward

Marcus Levy, a respected mayor of Aurora, Indiana, in 1871, passed away, creating a unique situation as the town lacked a Jewish cemetery.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44

Penny Schwartz in JTA

Matan Koch, a renowned disability advocate and lawyer, passed away at 44 in Los Angeles.

0 Communities Culture

Amid War in Israel, the Zoo Became a Sanctuary

Miriam Green in Hadassah

Miriam Green's deeply personal narrative chronicles her experiences volunteering at Israel's Midbarium zoo in Beersheva amidst the chaos of war.

0 Communities Education

These American teens ranked high in Israel’s Bible Quiz, in strongest US showing in 50 years

Grace Gilson in JTA

Three American teenagers achieved remarkable success in the Chidon HaTanach, or International Bible Quiz, part of Israel's Independence Day celebrations.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Pro-Palestinian activists force Milan Jewish group out of parade marking end of WWII in Italy

Shira Bartov in Forward

During a parade in Milan marking Italy's Liberation Day, pro-Palestinian activists forced a Jewish group, commemorating the WWII-era Jewish Brigade, to leave after a contentious encounter.

0 Antisemitism Politics

NY state senator calls attention to posters railing against ‘Zionists,’ ‘globalists’ and ‘the Rothschilds’

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA

State Senator Erik Bottcher has highlighted the distribution of antisemitic flyers in Manhattan, targeting Zionists, globalists, and the Rothschild family, a frequent subject of conspiracy theories.

0 Antisemitism History

Pro-Palestinian activists force Milan Jewish group out of parade marking end of WWII in Italy

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Pro-Palestinian activists disrupted a parade commemorating Italy's Liberation Day in Milan, resulting in the removal of Jewish groups from the procession.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Assault outside synagogue and rock thrown through Judaica shop window ratchet up Toronto Jews’ concerns

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Two antisemitic incidents in Toronto have heightened concerns within the local Jewish community.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

A longshot effort to overturn Mamdani’s buffer zone veto is underway. First stop: Shabbat services.

JTA

In response to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's veto of a schools buffer zone bill, a special election presents a critical opportunity for the bill's supporters.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Antisemitism is being disguised as moral clarity.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Nachum Kaplan critiques Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for his anti-Israel rhetoric, arguing it is a distraction from domestic scandals and lacks genuine moral foundation.

0 Politics Israel

New York shouldn't divest from Israel Bonds — and voters should be wary of politicizing pensions

Kent M. Swig in Forward

Kent M. Swig argues against calls for New York to divest its pension funds from Israel Bonds, emphasizing the financial and ethical implications of such a move.

0 Politics Culture

Cole Allen’s manifesto cites the Bible — so why did Trump say he ‘hates Christians?’

Mira Fox in Forward

Analyzing the political rhetoric of Donald Trump, the article examines how he frames actions by devout Christians like Cole Allen as anti-Christian, despite evidence to the contrary in Allen's manifesto that deeply engages with Christian theology.

0 Politics Communities

How Israel became a country where teenagers murder each other in cold blood

Dan Perry in Forward

In the wake of two tragic murders of young Ethiopian-Israelis, Dan Perry reflects on the deteriorating state of Israeli society, highlighting a deepening cultural crisis characterized by rampant violence among youth and inadequate governance.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Hasan Piker favors Hamas, is pushing Dems to be anti-Israel — and wants Jews not to worry about him

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Hasan Piker, a prominent Twitch personality known for his left-wing views and significant influence within progressive Democratic circles, has become a controversial figure due to his outspoken anti-Zionist stance and inflammatory comments about Israel.

0 Politics Communities

'The settlers are winning now': West Bank activists aiding Palestinians are increasingly targets themselves

Ben Lynfield in Forward

Rabbi Arik Ascherman and his organization, Torat Zedek, actively work to protect Palestinian civilians from increasing settler violence in the West Bank.

0 Politics Israel

Israel is Not Hungary

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook

The article critically examines the political dynamics in Israel, especially in light of Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid forming an alliance to contest Benjamin Netanyahu.

0 Politics History

Terrorism is working, and that should terrify all of us.

Tobias Gisle in Future of Jewish

Tobias Gisle's essay explores the disturbing efficacy of terrorism in today's world, focusing on the manipulation of media and public perception.

0 Politics Israel

Seismic shift in Israeli politics as opposition leaders Lapid and Bennett form joint party

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Israeli political figures Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett announced the formation of a joint party called 'Yachad' (Together) ahead of the upcoming elections, aiming to present a unified front against long-standing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Left has an incitement problem.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman argues that left-wing media's one-sided portrayal, especially regarding Israel, contributes to incitement and violence against Jews.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Inside Mamdani’s split decision on synagogue and school protests in NYC

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's recent decision to veto a City Council bill requiring safety plans for protests near schools, while letting a similar law for synagogues stand, has drawn criticism from Jewish organizations concerned about rising antisemitism.

Art ›

0 Art Politics

Venice Biennale jury won’t consider countries whose leaders face ICC charges, putting Israel out of contention

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

The Venice Biennale has decided not to consider entries from countries whose leaders face charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC), implicitly excluding Israel and Russia from award contention.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Apple TV's 'Your Friends & Neighbors' just gave us a stunningly authentic Jewish episode

Rabbi Yael Buechler in Forward

The Apple TV series 'Your Friends & Neighbors' recently featured a Passover seder in its fourth episode, marking an authentic portrayal of Jewish culture on mainstream television.

0 Television/Film Culture

Apple TV’s ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ just gave us a stunningly authentic Passover episode

Yael Buechler in JTA

Apple TV's "Your Friends & Neighbors" has delivered a memorable episode featuring a Passover seder, blending accuracy with cultural nuance.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

How young people once used Yiddish personal ads to find a partner

Ilya Pechenin in Forward

In the early 20th-century cities of Warsaw and Vilna, Yiddish-speaking Jews began using newspaper marriage ads as an innovative approach to finding partners, diverging from traditional matchmaking methods.

0 Culture Ethics

Finding Joy Is a Mitzvah. Yes, Even Now.

Carla Naumburg in Kveller

Carla Naumburg shares her journey from anxiety to joy through the unexpected discovery of mah jongg and its power to bring happiness amidst life's challenges.

History ›

0 History Communities

The First Jewish Neighborhoods Beyond the Old City

Ruth Schiller in Hadassah

Jerusalem's first Jewish neighborhoods beyond the Old City, established from 1860 onward, marked a pivotal shift in the city's development.

Education ›

0 Education Israel

Reimagining Israel education: A new framework for a new world

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish educational leaders are reimagining Israel education to adapt to the fast-changing generational, technological, and social landscapes.

Torah ›

0 Torah Philosophy

Understanding the Will of God in Psalm 132

The Lehrhaus Editors in Lehrhaus

Psalm 132 offers a unique portrayal of King David's intention to build the Temple, emphasizing his submission to God's will over his actions.

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