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Children’s online safety bills are our chance to name hate

eJewishPhilanthropy · 7 Dec

New York State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and the federal Kids Online Safety Act aim to protect children from specific online harms, but they overlook critical issues such as antisemitism and extremism.

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Future of Jewish · 7 Dec

Joshua Hoffman, representing the publication 'Future of Jewish,' calls for support to continue providing accessible, nuanced coverage of Judaism and Jewish issues without the barrier of paywalls or ads.

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How the 'Occupied Palestinian Territories' Were Invented

David E. Firester, Ph.D. in Future of Jewish · 6 Dec

David E. Firester's essay explores the origin of the phrase "Occupied Palestinian Territories," asserting it is a politically engineered term rather than a historical or legal designation.

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Ten Myths about Charedim and the IDF, Debunked

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 6 Dec

Natan Slifkin systematically debunks prevalent misconceptions about Charedi enlistment in the IDF.

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The ’I don’t support Israel’ conversation needs to stop.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 6 Dec

Joshua Hoffman argues that the conversation about supporting or not supporting Israel is often misguided, as it misses the broader point of defending the shared values that Israel and other Western democracies embody.

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Trump’s new White House ballroom architect is a Jewish immigrant who has advocated for refugees

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 5 Dec

Shalom Baranes, a renowned Jewish architect and immigrant from Libya, has been chosen to lead the construction of the new East Wing ballroom at the White House, a project initiated by President Donald Trump.

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Trump’s new White House ballroom architect is a Jewish immigrant who has advocated for refugees

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 5 Dec

Shalom Baranes, a Jewish immigrant originally from Libya, has been chosen as the architect for President Donald Trump's White House East Wing project.

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Americans are waking up to right-wing antisemitism. We're still ignoring the root problem

Elad Nehorai in Forward · 5 Dec

Elad Nehorai discusses how the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. is driven more by a digital network that amplifies the far-right's messages than by individual extremists like Nick Fuentes.

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An Unsatisfying Response from the Vice-President

Emes Ve-Emunah · 5 Dec

The article critiques Vice-President JD Vance's response to the rise of antisemitism within the Republican Party, particularly among its younger members who are influenced by figures like far-right Nick Fuentes and previously esteemed figures such as Tucker Carlson.

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Eric Adams issues executive order barring BDS, throwing down gauntlet for successor Zohran Mamdani

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 5 Dec

New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued an executive order prohibiting city officials from participating in actions against Israel, directly challenging his successor, Zohran Mamdani, who supports the BDS movement.

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How to Think About Boycotts

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 5 Dec

Peter Beinart explores the complexities surrounding the use of boycotts as a tool for social and political change by interviewing experts from different geopolitical backgrounds.

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Pursuing Justice after Wartime Sexual Violence with Eetta Prince Gibson and Sarah Breger

MomentMag · 5 Dec

Eetta Prince-Gibson, alongside Sarah Breger, discusses the work of the Dinah Project, which was launched to advocate for the victims of sexual violence amidst conflicts, with a particular focus on the atrocities of October 7 committed by Hamas.

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The last time Jews invited an empire into Israel, we lost everything.

Joshua Namm in Future of Jewish · 5 Dec

In this reflective essay, Joshua Namm draws parallels between historical events from the Hasmonean period and current geopolitical dynamics involving Israel and the United States.

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Jewish New Yorkers rally outside Park East Synagogue, 2 weeks after anti-Israel protest there

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 5 Dec

Hundreds of Jewish New Yorkers gathered outside Park East Synagogue to rally in response to an earlier anti-Israel protest that featured controversial chants.

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Sen. Van Hollen draws criticism after calling local Jewish leader an ‘apologist for the Netanyahu government’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Dec

Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland has sparked controversy by accusing Ron Halber, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, of being an apologist for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

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JD Vance rejects claim that antisemitism is growing inside the GOP, breaking his silence on the topic

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 5 Dec

JD Vance, Vice President, publicly dismissed allegations of rising antisemitism within the Republican Party, contradicting concerns voiced by some prominent conservatives.

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Ask Haviv: What’s Next for Israel?

Maya Sulkin in The Free Press · 5 Dec

The article discusses the recent developments in Israel following the peace deal with Hamas, which has led to a decrease in media coverage from the West.

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A Mandarin-speaking Hasidic Jew walks into Washington…

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 5 Dec

Mitchell Silk, also known as Moyshe, made history as the first Hasidic Jew to hold a Senate-confirmed position, serving as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for international markets during the Trump administration.

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Israel’s wars reignite Judaism’s oldest argument.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 4 Dec

Nachum Kaplan's essay explores the enduring ethical tension within Judaism between power and morality, particularly in the context of Israel's conflicts with groups like Hamas.

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Ireland, Spain, Netherlands announce boycott of Eurovision following failed effort to oust Israel

Grace Gilson in JTA · 4 Dec

Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia have announced a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest due to the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) decision to allow Israel's participation.

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Israel has a crucial lesson to learn from apartheid South Africa. It isn't what you think

Libby Lenkinski in Forward · 4 Dec

Drawing parallels with historical shifts in South Africa and Serbia, Libby Lenkinski emphasizes the need for Israel to develop a clear political vision to effectively tackle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Lithuanian government party leader convicted of inciting hatred towards Jews

Grace Gilson in Forward · 4 Dec

Remigijus Zemaitaitis, leader of Lithuania's populist Nemuno Aura party, was convicted for inciting hatred against Jews and minimizing the Holocaust.

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What is Elbit Systems, and why did LA synagogue protesters target it?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 4 Dec

Demonstrations erupted outside Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard Temple against Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense contractor.

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Anti-BDS order will test Mamdani on day one

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 4 Dec

As New York City transitions to new mayor Zohran Mamdani, outgoing Mayor Eric Adams has issued a significant executive order opposing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, challenging Mamdani's stated intention to end investment in Israeli bonds.

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Jeremy Ben-Ami Thinks I Made a Mistake

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 4 Dec

Peter Beinart reflects on his recent dialogue with Jeremy Ben-Ami about the controversy surrounding his apology for speaking at Tel Aviv University.

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