for Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Israel ›

0 Israel Antisemitism

What the end of the Purim story teaches us about Israel’s war against Hamas

Josh Katz in Forward

In a reflection on the end of the Purim story, Josh Katz discusses discomfort among some liberal Jews with the concept of Jewish strength and power, particularly in relation to recent Israeli military actions against Hamas.

0 Israel Communities

‘Ripped in half’: American Jews grapple with how to donate to Israel and Gaza

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

In the wake of recent conflicts between Israel and Gaza, American Jews are navigating the challenge of donating to support victims on both sides.

Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

Post-Oct. 7, Jewish life on campus requires extra security to keep students safe

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider

In response to the escalating antisemitic sentiment after the October 7 attack in southern Israel, Jewish campus organizations across the United States have significantly increased security measures.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

The 'godfather of human rights' criticized Israeli 'apartheid' — now he's calling out the left for making excuses for Hamas

Maya Bodnick in Forward

Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch, known for labeling Israel's occupation of the West Bank as apartheid, has faced backlash and support for his anti-Israel stances.

Editors' Note

Welcome to JL;DR!
by Matt Sienkiewicz

October 25's Short Reads

Jewish Currents “The Settlers Can Do Whatever They Want With Us” - An employee of the Palestinian Authority testifies to a brutal attack at the hands of Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

Tablet America Needs a Decisive Israeli Victory

Jewish Insider Noam Peri’s life-or-death mission to Washington

Tablet Weddings in Wartime

Tablet The DEI Complex Will Never Protect Jews

Forward Thronged by supporters, families of Hamas hostages head to the UN

Forward Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters clash in Skokie, Illinois

Moment Opinion | We Israelis Need Moral Clarity—Not Revenge

Moment How Theater Transforms the World with Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody and Gail Merrifield Papp

Jewish Table Fig, Pear, and Onion Flatbread

Forward 'I went through a hell we'd never imagined': Released Israeli hostage speaks

Forward Could Biden’s support of Israel’s Gaza war cost him the 2024 election?

Forward As university crowds cheer Hamas, the intellectual left has rarely been less moral

Tablet Sitting Shiva, Far From Home

Tablet America’s Democratic Socialists Loved Israel

Tablet Netanyahu’s Deal With Putin Goes Wrong

Forward Former Cuomo aide alleges that Kushner was behind Boro Park protests during COVID-19 outbreak

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