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0 Culture History

New documentary captures the lively history of Yiddish theater in America

Allen Lewis Rickman in Forward

"Immigrant Songs: Yiddish Theater and the American Jewish Experience," a new documentary by the Milken Archive of Jewish Music, spotlights the evolution of Yiddish theater in America.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Raised to Hate Jews — Awakened By America

Jewdicious

Fadi, a Christian Syrian immigrant now residing in Chicago, shares his journey from being indoctrinated with antisemitic views in Syria to embracing Jewish people after moving to America.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Antisemitism is skyrocketing, but that doesn’t mean Jews are losing.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Amidst a rise in antisemitic incidents, Vanessa Berg argues in her guest essay that while antisemitism feels more pervasive due to increased visibility through social media and modern communication, it doesn't necessarily indicate a collapse of Jewish security or presence.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Jew-hate is being rebranded as 'cool'.

Ben Schulman in Future of Jewish

Ben Schulman explores the troubling rebranding of antisemitism as a form of cultural 'cool,' particularly through the lens of modern influencers like Julian Casablancas of The Strokes.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

Should Jews be allowed to criticize Israel?

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article by Joshua Hoffman explores the contentious debate over whether Jews, particularly those in the diaspora, should be allowed to criticize Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Is supporting peace illegal in Israel? A shocking arrest carries a warning

Nadav Ziv in Forward

In 2026, the detention of Alex Sinclair, a Jewish education lecturer, for wearing a kippah adorned with both Israeli and Palestinian flags in Israel raises significant concerns about freedom of expression and governmental overreach.

Communities ›

0 Communities Culture

TGIF: This Week in Seattle Jewish News

The Cholent in The Cholent

In the latest edition of Seattle Jewish news, the community celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month with a spotlight on cultural engagement rather than political discourse.

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