for Friday, September 2, 2022

Sports ›

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Mark Spitz made Olympic history in 1972. Here’s why his Jewish identity mattered in Munich

Beth Harpaz in Forward

Mark Spitz, the renowned Jewish-American swimmer, made Olympic history at the 1972 Munich Games by winning seven gold medals, setting world records in each event.

Education ›

0 Education Culture

Jewish Israelis are heading to Arabic class — and learning a bit more about Palestinians

Eetta Prince-Gibson in Forward

Amidst growing awareness of cultural and societal divides, an increasing number of Jewish Israelis are seeking to learn Arabic as adults, recognizing the language as vital for improving relations with Palestinian neighbors.

Communities ›

0 Communities Culture

In flooded Jackson, a synagogue makes bat mitzvah disaster plans

Sarah Nachimson in Forward

Beth Israel Congregation, Jackson, Mississippi's sole synagogue, is adapting to ongoing water crises and extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Josh Shapiro traces bid for Pennsylvania governor to his childhood work for Soviet Jews

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Josh Shapiro, the Pennsylvania Attorney General and Democratic nominee for governor, attributes his dedication to public service to his childhood activism in the movement to free Soviet Jews in the 1980s.

History ›

0 History Sports

50 years after the Munich Olympics massacre, families of the slain continue to grieve — and remember

Hillel Kuttler in Forward

Fifty years after the Munich Olympics massacre, the families of the 11 slain Israeli athletes and coaches continue to mourn and honor their loved ones.

Editors' Note

Welcome to JL;DR!
by Matt Sienkiewicz

September 2's Short Reads

Tablet Why Did the FBI Raid Mar-a-Lago?

Tablet The Curse of Joseph Roth

Tablet So Long, Summer

Forward Israeli families of Munich Olympics massacre victims agree to compensation deal with Germany, avoiding 50th anniversary ceremony boycott

Lehrhaus What Does Pursuing Tzedek Actually Entail?

Tablet The Greatest Short Jewish Tennis Player in the World

Tablet Ukraine Strikes Back

Tablet Proust in Buenos Aires

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