for Friday, February 23, 2024

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Meet Kurt Campbell, Biden’s new deputy secretary of state

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

Kurt Campbell, the new deputy secretary of state under the Biden administration, brings extensive experience in foreign policy, particularly focused on Asia and the Indopacific.

0 Politics Israel

Top Nikki Haley official: The GOP is going through ‘a midlife crisis’

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Republican strategist Nachama Soloveichik, a key figure in Nikki Haley's presidential campaign, believes the Republican Party is undergoing a midlife crisis characterized by a shift towards neo-isolationism under Donald Trump's influence.

0 Politics Israel

Instead of vetoing ceasefire resolutions, the US must start conditioning support for Israel

Eva Borgwardt in Forward

The article argues that the United States should stop vetoing ceasefire resolutions and instead condition its support for Israel on securing an actual and lasting ceasefire in Gaza.

0 Politics Communities

Argentina’s Jewish umbrella group condemns Milei’s decision to shutter country’s anti-discrimination office

Juan Melamed in Forward

Argentina's President Javier Milei has decided to close the country's anti-discrimination office, prompting criticism from Jewish leaders.

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Pro-Israel Rep. Ritchie Torres left the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Or did it leave him?

Ron Kampeas in Forward

Rep. Ritchie Torres, a New York Democrat and vocal supporter of Israel, recently left the Congressional Progressive Caucus, a group he joined to champion low-income urban constituents.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The (Jewish) Fools on the Hill

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article discusses a group of Jewish New York City and state lawmakers who accuse Israel of mass destruction in Gaza and criticize Israel's actions in the region, expressing concern for Palestinian civilians.

0 Politics Communities

After October 7, it’s ok to lose friends over Israel

Zoe Strimpel in Jewish Chronicle

The writer discusses the personal evolution of their views on Israel, recounting experiences of conflict with friends holding anti-Israel sentiments.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Speaker’s capitulation to the ‘Free Palestine’ mob is a dark day for democracy

Stephen Pollard in Jewish Chronicle

The article discusses the Speaker of the House of Commons' decision to allow a vote on a Labour Party amendment due to fears for MPs' safety, seen as capitulation to mob rule.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Porn for Palestine

Ross Anderson in Tablet

Mia Khalifa, a former porn star, gained fame in the industry but has since distanced herself from it.

0 Politics Education

A ‘Tiny House’ at Berlin’s film festival offered a safe space to talk about the Israel-Hamas war

Toby Axelrod in Forward

At the Berlinale film festival in Berlin, an Israeli and a Palestinian, Shai Hoffman and Ahmad Dakhnous, collaborated to create a Tiny House as a safe space for discussing the Israel-Hamas conflict amid tensions and protests during the festival.

0 Politics Communities

Is the Michigan campaign to protest Biden’s Gaza policy at the polls gaining steam?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

In Michigan, a campaign is gaining momentum to protest President Joe Biden's Gaza policy at the polls.

0 Politics Israel

From 2005 | Breaking the Barrier: A Look at All Peace Radio

Moment in Moment

In 2005, Moment Magazine published an article discussing All Peace Radio, a station in Ramallah run by Israelis and Palestinians aiming to foster dialogue between the two peoples through programming in Hebrew and Arabic.

Culture ›

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Borscht and Beyond

Jamie Betesh Carter in Tablet

Alina Sokolowsky, a Jewish immigrant from Ukraine, felt her culture fading and decided to preserve it by creating a children's book, "B Is for Borscht," celebrating Ukrainian food traditions.

Literature ›

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Will the Real ‘Hersh Rasseyner’ Please Stand Up?

Curt Leviant in Tablet

Chaim Grade's novella "My Quarrel with Hersh Rasseyner" has been a subject of interest and analysis due to various translations and interpretations.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

Glorious People by Sasha Salzmann, review: An in-depth study of friendship and family relations across two generations

Amanda Hopkinson in Jewish Chronicle

"Glorious People" by Sasha Salzmann is a novel that delves into the themes of friendship and family relationships over two generations amidst the backdrop of the Soviet Union's collapse and emigration to Germany.

0 Literature Politics

A Jewish debut novel about utopian design gone terribly wrong

Irene Katz Connelly in Forward

"A Brutal Design" by Zachary C. Solomon is a debut novel that follows Samuel, a Jewish architecture student in a fascist society who is sent to an experimental workers' paradise called Duma.

Antisemitism ›

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Brandeis President Liebowitz speaks up about campus challenges in the post-Oct. 7 world

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider

Brandeis University President Liebowitz discussed the challenges of leading a historically Jewish institution in the modern academic landscape, navigating questions of Jewish identity and values while promoting free speech and combating antisemitism on campus.

0 Antisemitism Communities

A comedy about a vanishing Jewish community doesn't seem so funny right now

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

The French film "Le Dernier des Juifs" (The Last of the Jews), renamed "A Nice Jewish Boy," captures a comedic yet poignant moment in French Jewish history, following the life of Ruben Bellisha in a struggling neighborhood where French Jews face challenges.

0 Antisemitism Education

The former Facebook exec seeking to re-center Harvard

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Former Facebook executive Sam Lessin, after the rise of antisemitism and controversies at Harvard following the Hamas terror attacks, made a bid for Harvards Board of Overseers, emphasizing the importance of re-centering the university on academic excellence rather than multiple competing goals that have led to factionalism among students.

0 Antisemitism Politics

How Jewish journalist Ruth Elkrief wound up in the middle of France’s debate over antisemitism and Islamophobia

Shira Li Bartov in Forward

Jewish French-Moroccan journalist Ruth Elkrief, known for her long career in TV news in France, faced heightened scrutiny after being put under police protection due to an online attack from far-left politician Jean-Luc Mlenchon, who accused her of Islamophobia following an interview about the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Antisemitism Education

Chicago school district, where students walked out to protest Israel-Hamas war, now faces federal Title VI investigation

Andrew Lapin in Forward

The Department of Education is launching an investigation under Title VI into Chicago Public Schools and Natick Public Schools in Massachusetts following incidents related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Israel ›

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Allowing Evil to Triumph for the Sake of Peace

Future of Jewish

The text discusses the issue of allowing lies and hatred to spread unchecked, particularly in relation to anti-Semitism targeting Jews, with a focus on the current situation in Israel and the Diaspora.

0 Israel Culture

Tiffany Haddish goes to Israel, visits Hostage Square and pledges to see Gaza

Beth Harpaz in Forward

Comedian Tiffany Haddish embarked on a trip to Israel to engage with the people firsthand, expressing a desire to visit various locations including Hostage Square and potentially Gaza to better understand the situation.

0 Israel Communities

Deception and Deflection

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The Israeli society is facing a crisis in manpower for the IDF, exacerbated by the reluctance of the charedi community to share the burden of military service, causing resentment among other Israelis.

0 Israel Politics

Shoshana: ‘It’s not even-handed when it comes to depicting Jewish victims of violence’

John Nathan in Jewish Chronicle

"Shoshana," a film by director Michael Winterbottom, delves into the complexities of Jewish politics in British Mandate Palestine during the 1930s, through the character Shoshana Borochov, a member of Haganah.

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Raising money — and spirits — in times of emergency

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

Yad Sarah, Israel's largest health-care and social services NGO, is facing shortages of medical equipment during ongoing conflict with Hamas and disruptions in supply routes.

0 Israel Politics

War cabinet split could get worse if Temple Mount flares up again

in Jerusalem in Jewish Chronicle

In a concerning development for Israel, a split within the war cabinet, exacerbated by the ongoing tensions in Jerusalem, is outlined.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Letters to the editor, 23 February 2024

The JC in Jewish Chronicle

The letters to the editor discuss various topics related to Jewish identity and Israel.

0 Israel Politics

To Invade or Not To Invade: Rafah

Jewdicious

The article discusses the debate in Israel over whether to invade Rafah or not, highlighting the various interpretations of seeking victory, obtaining peace, and dealing with Hamas.

0 Israel Politics

An Open Letter to Those Demanding a Ceasefire

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text is an open letter addressing ceasefire enthusiasts, discussing recent attacks on Israel by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, criticizing their actions and highlighting the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Israel Politics

As internal tourism rebounds, foreign visitors face hurdles getting to Israel

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider

Israel's Tourism Minister Haim Katz and director general Danny Shahar are encouraging Jewish and Christian supporters to resume visiting Israel amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and rocket fire from Hezbollah.

0 Israel Politics

U.S. Scheming for a Palestinian State Unwittingly Strengthens Netanyahu

Gadi Taub in Tablet

The text discusses how the U.S.'s plan to recognize a Palestinian state that doesn't exist is inadvertently strengthening Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's position, as Israel's focus is on national security rather than creating a Palestinian state.

0 Israel Science

The Israeli reservist fighting for his son’s life

Lianne Kolirin in Jewish Insider

Gadi Roz, an Israeli reservist, is fighting two wars: one for Israel's future and the other for his 6-year-old son Meitar, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

0 Israel Politics

Almost 5 months after Oct. 7, my Israeli brother-in-law still wonders ‘what the hell happened?’

Rob Eshman in Forward

The article discusses the ongoing impact of an attack by Hamas militants on a kibbutz near Gaza, leaving residents like David Levy, the author's brother-in-law, grappling with loss, insecurity, agricultural challenges, and a sense of uncertainty about the government's goals.

0 Israel Politics

Stop blaming Israel for Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and emphasizes that blaming Israel for it is unjustified.

0 Israel Politics

Six Israeli/Palestinian Peace Projects Active Since October 7

Tyler Griff in Moment

Since October 7, amidst the ongoing conflict, six Israeli/Palestinian peace projects have been actively promoting coexistence and reconciliation in the region.

Jewish Law ›

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Embryos 'held hostage': An Alabama court decision panics Jews relying on IVF

Lauren Markoe in Forward

The recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling equating embryos with children has caused concern among American Jews relying on IVF, fearing loss of control over frozen embryos and restrictions on fertility treatments.

Television/Film ›

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JFS boy sweet talks the Dragons to the tune of £60,000

Victoria Prever in Jewish Chronicle

Former JFS boys and London entrepreneurs Joe Woolf and Nick Sunshine secured 60,000 pounds investment from Peter Jones CBE on BBC1's Dragons' Den for their gourmet gummy sweet brand, Tasty Mates, with flavors like Very Berry and Pear Crumble.

Communities ›

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine inadvertently sparks a Jewish renaissance — in Armenia

Larry Luxner in Forward

Julia Kislev, a Crimean Jew living in Armenia, opened Mama Jan cafe in Yerevan, which became a hub for Russian Jews who settled in Armenia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Communities

Meet the Jewish man with 37 children

Miranda Levy in Jewish Chronicle

Peter Ellenstein, a Jewish theatre director and producer from LA, discovered he had 37 children after a daughter tracked him down as a sperm donor from the late 1980s and 1990s.

0 Gender/Identity Education

The Jewish Value of ‘Peace in the Home’ Is Easier Said Than Done

Risa Polansky Shiman in Kveller

Maintaining peace in the home, a Jewish value known as "Shalom bayit," can be challenging in the midst of everyday chaos and stress.

History ›

0 History Music

How the Beatles got by with some help from their little-known Jewish friends

Mordechai Beck in Jewish Chronicle

The Beatles' success was not only influenced by their talent but also by the support of Jewish figures in their lives and careers.

0 History Culture

Living la dolce vita in Ticino – Switzerland’s most unusual canton

Katja Gaskell in Jewish Chronicle

The text describes a journey through Ticino, Switzerland's sunny and Italian-speaking canton, highlighting the scenic route taken by the writer.

0 History Language

The Holocaust survivor in the typewriter repair shop

Sharon Packer in Forward

In this poignant piece by Sharon Packer, the author reflects on a unique typewriter repair shop in a neighborhood filled with aspiring writers.

0 History Politics

Was Moshe’s Violence in Egypt Justified? On War, Violence, and Freedom

Shaul Magid in Jewschool

Aaron Samuel Tamares, a lesser-known Jewish thinker, explored themes of pacifism and violence in his essay "Herut" (Liberation), focusing on the biblical story of Moses killing an Egyptian taskmaster.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Jewish films to watch in 2024, from Shoshana to Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black

Elisa Bray in Jewish Chronicle

In 2024, Jewish-themed films are making a significant impact, with a variety of genres capturing attention.

Education ›

0 Education Culture

Do We Care Too Much? Furor Sanandi and Our Desire to Heal

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty

The text delves into the concept of "furor sanandi," the passion or frenzy to heal, particularly in therapeutic settings where caring too much can hinder neutrality and effectiveness.

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