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0 Politics Israel

Mamdani touts ‘Babies not Bombs’ messaging after flexing political muscle in the New York primaries

Grace Gilson in Forward

New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated successful endorsements of progressive candidates in the Democratic primaries, emphasizing a paradigm shift towards prioritizing domestic welfare over international military funding, especially regarding U.S. aid to Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish anti-Zionist David Orkin defeats incumbent in NY Assembly primary

Grace Gilson in Forward

David Orkin, a Jewish anti-Zionist attorney and democratic socialist, won the Democratic primary for New York's State Assembly District 38, defeating incumbent Jenifer Rajkumar.

0 Politics Israel

Half of Americans think the U.S. is ‘too supportive’ of Israel

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

A recent Quinnipiac University survey reveals that nearly half of American voters think the U.S. is excessively supportive of Israel, marking the highest level of dissent since 2017.

0 Politics Israel

How Israel's strongest partisans destroyed global support for Israel

Jay Michaelson in Forward

Jay Michaelson, in a piece for The Forward, critiques the policies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies, arguing that their extreme right-wing stance has eroded international and bipartisan support for Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Victory for Mamdani's candidates prompts Jewish leaders to puzzle over what's next

Hannah Feuer in Forward

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsed candidates' victories in New York spotlight a shift towards more progressive, anti-establishment views, provoking varied reactions from Jewish political leaders.

0 Politics Israel

Israel's cheerleaders lost big in the New York primary

Emily Tamkin in Forward

Recent New York primary elections have highlighted a significant shift in Democratic party dynamics regarding support for Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Charedi Anarchy

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin critiques an event staged by Charedi groups in Israel, where a protest involving over a thousand vehicles disrupted national traffic as a demonstration against IDF conscription.

0 Politics Israel

Primaries prove it: In New York, pro-Israel politics are now a liability

Ami Eden in Forward

The recent New York primaries have highlighted a significant shift in the political landscape, as pro-Israel politics have become more controversial within Democratic circles.

0 Politics Communities

5 takeaways from the NY primaries: Shifting Jewish power centers, King Mamdani and more

Andrew Lapin in JTA

The recent New York Democratic primaries showcased a potential shift in Jewish political dynamics as progressive, anti-Zionist candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won several victories, including ousting two pro-Israel incumbents.

0 Politics Israel

AIPAC-backed Adrian Boafo beats crowded field to replace Maryland’s Steny Hoyer

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Adrian Boafo, supported by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), emerged victorious in Maryland's Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer.

0 Politics Communities

Taking Aim

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article explores the increasing trend among frum (observant) Jews in America to consider firearm ownership, prompted by recent antisemitic attacks, riots, and changing legal landscapes regarding gun permits.

0 Politics Israel

The Next 60 Days

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

As the 60-day deadline looms for the US-Iran deal, Israel finds itself in a complex geopolitical puzzle.

0 Politics Israel

The Mamdani effect: Democratic incumbents now have to worry about being too pro-Israel

Ami Eden in JTA

The political landscape within the Democratic Party in New York City has shifted notably, as demonstrated by the recent successes of anti-Israel candidates like Zohran Mamdani, Brad Lander, and Darializa Avila Chevalier.

0 Politics History

The guarantee that failed Israel is back.

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish

Adam Hummel's essay delves into the historical pattern of great powers dictating terms that leave Israel vulnerable, as illustrated by past and recent geopolitical events involving the Straits of Tiran and Hormuz.

0 Politics Israel

Lander, Avila Chevalier unseat incumbents on winning congressional primary night for Mamdani

Hannah Feuer in Forward

A significant shift is occurring in New York's Democratic primaries, with candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani winning key seats with a platform challenging the traditional U.S.-Israel relationship.

0 Politics Leadership

Prospective 2028 Democrats rally against Trump’s Iran agreement

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Democratic hopefuls for the 2028 presidential election are unified in opposing President Trump's Iran agreement, criticizing it as yet another example of his flawed foreign policy.

0 Politics Israel

JD Vance is repeating Obama's Middle East mistakes.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article argues that U.S. Vice President JD Vance's current Middle East strategy mirrors the controversial path taken by former President Barack Obama, emphasizing potential diplomatic realignments that may empower Israel's adversaries, particularly Iran.

0 Politics Israel

Trump’s Memo of Misunderstanding

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

Gary Rosenblatt's analysis of the geopolitical dynamics between the U.S., Israel, and Iran during Trump's presidency highlights the complexities of international diplomacy and military strategy.

0 Politics Israel

Pro-Israel Democrats battle to take on vulnerable Republican Rep. Mike Lawler

Shira Li Bartov in Forward

The article discusses the upcoming Democratic primary race in New York's 17th Congressional District, a swing district with a significant Orthodox Jewish population.

0 Politics Communities

Primary battle between rabbi and Jewish lawyer is a referendum on Mamdani and buffer zones

Shira Li Bartov in Forward

A significant Democratic primary race on New York's Upper West Side has Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay and Jewish lawyer Eli Northrup vying for the State Assembly's District 69 seat.

0 Politics Antisemitism

DOJ investigates coffee shop that banned Rep. Goldman as his support for Israel threatens to topple his reelection bid

Shira Li Bartov in Forward

Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman is at the center of a controversy after a Brooklyn coffee shop, Poetica Coffee, banned him due to his pro-Israel stance.

Literature ›

0 Literature History

Mann vs. God

Darius Gross in Tablet

In the sprawling literary endeavor, "Joseph and His Brothers," Thomas Mann reimagines the Genesis tale of Joseph, intertwining Hebraic tradition with myriad influences from Christian, Islamic, and classical sources.

Culture ›

0 Culture Philosophy

Why Sapir’s success is great news

eJewishPhilanthropy

Sapir, a quarterly journal funded by the Maimonides Fund, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with 40,000 readers, marking a significant shift in American Jewish philanthropy towards valuing deep intellectual engagement.

0 Culture Politics

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0 Culture Communities

A massive mah jongg festival is coming to New York’s Museum of Jewish Heritage

70 Faces Media in JTA

Mah jongg, historically a popular pastime among Jewish women, is experiencing a resurgence in the U.S., reinvigorated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Communities

Masoret Ha-Giyyur: A Defense of a Broader Tradition of Psak in Conversion

Avi Baumol in Lehrhaus

Avi Baumol reviews R. Eliezer Melamed's book, "Masoret Ha-Giyyur," which argues for a more flexible approach to conversion within Jewish law.

0 Jewish Law History

Nathan Straus made his fortune at Macy’s — and spent it fighting disease in New York and Palestine

Charles Munitz in JTA

Nathan Straus, a key figure in the expansion of Macy's and Abraham & Straus, exemplified philanthropy by focusing on public health and social welfare in the U.S. and Palestine.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Literature

A New Movie Based on This Bestselling Israeli Book Is Coming to Theaters

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"For the Love of a Woman," directed by Italian filmmaker Guido Chiesa and adapted by Nicoletta Micheli, is a new film adaptation of Meir Shalev's novel "For the Love of Judith."

History ›

0 History Holocaust

Long after he was murdered by the Nazis, Marc Bloch enters the Panthéon

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Marc Bloch, a French Jewish historian and Resistance fighter, was posthumously honored with interment at the Panthéon in Paris, an event marking his legacy as the first historian to be inducted.

0 History Politics

Who’s Afraid of the Good War?

Josh Appel in Tablet

Josh Appel explores the cultural and societal impacts of revising American historical myths, particularly focusing on World War II.

Sports ›

0 Sports Politics

Why Israel's soccer team competes in Europe rather than Asia

Deborah Danan in Forward

Israel's soccer team navigates unique political challenges by competing in the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) instead of the Asian Football Confederation.

0 Sports Politics

Israel’s World Cup prospects would be better in Asia, but amid protests, it is sticking with Europe

Deborah Danan in JTA

Israel's football team faces challenges in qualifying for the World Cup due to its decision to compete within UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, rather than the Asian Football Confederation.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

A klezmer virtuoso, Joseph Moskowitz was a cymbalist of Jewish progress in America

Jon Kalish in Forward

Joseph Moskowitz was a pioneering klezmer virtuoso and restaurateur who played the cymbalom, a hammered dulcimer popular in Eastern Europe.

Communities ›

0 Communities Jewish Law

Thank You from an American Jewish Child

David Bashevkin in 18forty

In this reflective piece, David Bashevkin responds to the provocative letter by David Magerman, which criticized American Jewish upbringing and advocated for relocating to Israel.

0 Communities Leadership

One percent, one people: The case for investing in Jewish connection

eJewishPhilanthropy

Global Jewry, launched three years ago, aims to connect Jewish organizations across different backgrounds to build a more integrated network of Jewish life.

0 Communities Leadership

Being a Principal’s Wife

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr shares her personal insights into the unique and often challenging role of being the wife of a yeshivah principal.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Education

What success really looks like in the fight against antisemitism

eJewishPhilanthropy

Roz and Jerry Rothstein, co-founders of StandWithUs, emphasize the importance of continuing to fight antisemitism despite its entrenched history and recent resurgence.

Education ›

0 Education Ethics

How to Unfriend Lice

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

"How to Unfriend Lice" by Cindy Scarr offers a practical guide to managing lice infestations effectively without resorting to extreme measures.

0 Education Culture

A Note to the Graduates of 2026

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Addressing the class of 2026, Cindy Scarr reflects on the modern challenge of valuing experience amidst the rise of youthful ambition.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Gender/Identity

The Weight We Carried

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr reflects on the multigenerational issue of disordered eating within her family, tracing its origins from her grandmother and analyzing how it affected both her mother and herself.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

A Grown-Up Fruit Cocktail

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

Leah Koenig reflects on the nostalgic and culturally resonant appeal of fruit cocktail, drawing a connection to Jewish-American dining traditions despite the lack of a direct Jewish origin.

Torah ›

0 Torah Sports

How Habit Shapes Spiritual Perception

18Forty Staff in 18forty

Exploring the weekly Torah portions of Chukat and Balak, this article discusses how habit and familiarity can dull spiritual perception, as illustrated by both Moshe's and Bilam's responses to divine instructions.

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