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Miscellaneous

Should Jews start asking if it's safe to stay in the United States?

Steven Rakitt in Forward

Increasing antisemitic incidents in the United States, particularly in New York City, have raised concerns among Jews about their safety.

0 Communities

Through young-adult buddy system, the children of cancer patients find support

Eric Berger in JTA

Young Jewish adults like Sylvie Slotkin, whose mother battled cancer, are finding support through Sharsheret's YAD program, which pairs mentors with peers going through similar situations.

Israel ›

0 Israel History

The End of Conversation

Future of Jewish

In an essay by Loolwa Khazzoom, the author reflects on a conversation with an anti-Zionist individual, highlighting how closed-mindedness and preconceived notions can hinder meaningful dialogue.

0 Israel Communities

Letters from Israel

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent

Seattleites Oscar Olivier and Rabbi Mark Greenspan contribute personal experiences from Israel to a Jewish publication.

0 Israel

During these challenging times, scaling up mental health support in Israel is vital

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

The Israeli non-profit organization Sahar has been providing mental health support for over 20 years, now crucial due to the recent trauma from the Hamas attack.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Do as the Israelis do.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the Israeli approach to external perceptions and challenges facing the Jewish community, particularly during the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Israel Politics

Root-Causism

Sapir

The text discusses the concept of "root-cause analysis" or root-causism in understanding complex events, particularly within the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as well as broader historical and political phenomena.

0 Israel Antisemitism

A Hindu-Jewish Partnership

Sapir

The text discusses the intellectual failure to recognize the threat of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs to Jews and Hindus, highlighting how these communities are often considered oppressors due to their success.

0 Israel Education

Arab Modernizers

Sapir

The text discusses the flourishing relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the signing of the Abraham Accords, highlighting the warm interactions and increased trade between the two countries compared to Israel's older peace agreements with Egypt and Jordan.

0 Israel Jewish Law

(Israel) Educators

Sapir

The text discusses the importance of education in Jewish communities, particularly regarding Jewish identity, Zionism, and Israel education.

0 Israel Education

Religious Christians

Sapir

The article discusses the rising support for Hamas by Islamists and progressives in cities across Europe and North America, emphasizing the need for a stronger response from Christians and Jews.

0 Israel Antisemitism

The Palestine Propaganda Complex

Sapir

The article discusses the manipulation of language and historical narratives in the Palestinian propaganda complex to demonize Israel and the Jewish people.

0 Israel Politics

After more than 100 Gazans died trying to access food, will the world finally address their starvation?

Nora Berman in Forward

The article discusses the tragic situation in Gaza where over 100 people have died while seeking food aid.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

'Astonishing' volume of investigations tests legal protections for Jewish students

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

A surge in federal investigations and lawsuits related to antisemitism on college campuses, occurring almost every other day since Oct. 7, has been fueled by incidents targeting Jewish students, often tied to speech about Israel.

0 Education Antisemitism

Barnard's draconian dorm-door policy threatens our democracy

Jodi Rudoren in Forward

Barnard College's recent policy banning dormitory door decorations has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it suppresses free speech and diminishes the vibrant community atmosphere on campus.

0 Education Antisemitism

Once a last resort, Title VI antisemitism complaints are now the ‘Wild West’ for Jews on campus

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Title VI complaints related to antisemitism and Islamophobia on campuses have surged, with the Department of Education opening 74 cases since October 7.

0 Education Antisemitism

University antisemitism task forces feature much talk, minimal action so far

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Top universities, including Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, have formed task forces to address and combat antisemitism on their campuses following a surge in such incidents.

0 Education Politics

Middle East Studies

Sapir

The text discusses the politicization of Middle East studies in academic circles, particularly focusing on the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) and its response to the Israeli-Hamas conflict.

0 Education Science

Jewish teen hackers compete to solve real-world problems in Israel

Julia Gergely in JTA

Jewish high school students, including Kate Glick and Ellianna Pell from The Leffell School, participated in the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education's Hackathon in Brooklyn, where they competed to solve real-world problems faced by the Jewish community in Israel.

0 Education Ethics

Sex, Rabbis, and the Downfall of Judaism

Future of Jewish

Alon Goshen-Gottstein, a prominent figure in inter-religious dialogue, delves into the case of Art Green's recent sexual misconduct allegations, highlighting a deviation from the standard narrative of powerful religious leaders abusing power for sex.

0 Education

Remembering Ellen Bernstein, 70, the ‘birthmother’ of Jewish environmentalism

Shira Dicker in JTA

Ellen Bernstein, a pioneering figure in Jewish environmentalism, passed away at the age of 70.

Sports ›

0 Sports Communities

The Jewish Sport Report: This Jewish club is breaking a nearly 60-year drought in Argentine football

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Nutico Hacoaj, representing the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, is breaking a 60-year drought by competing in an Argentine soccer tournament, marking the first Jewish team to participate since 1967.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

6 House Dems, back from Israel, accuse Netanyahu of ‘utter disregard for Palestinian lives’

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Six U.S. House Democrats, including Rosa DeLauro, raised concerns about Prime Minister Netanyahu's alleged disregard for Palestinian lives during a recent visit to Israel organized by J Street.

0 Politics Israel

As Things Stand Now

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article discusses the challenges Israel faces in the media regarding its conflict with Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

US blocks UN Security Council resolution blaming Israel for dozens of deaths during humanitarian aid delivery

Ron Kampeas in Forward

The United States blocked a UN Security Council resolution blaming Israel for deaths during a humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Israeli speaker whose Berkeley event was canceled amid violence draws protest at LA Holocaust Museum speech

Jacob Gurvis in Forward

Israeli reservist and advocate Ran Bar-Yoshafat's speech at University of California, Berkeley was canceled due to violent protests, leading to a clash between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrators.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Galloway’s history should be a cause of immense concern to British Jews

David Rose in Jewish Chronicle

George Galloway, a figure with a history of vehemently opposing Israel and its supporters, has recently been elected as the MP for Rochdale, causing concern among British Jews.

0 Politics Ethics

Society agrees suicide is a tragedy. Why would anyone praise the immolation that took an airman's life?

Michal Lev-Ram in Forward

The article discusses the contrasting reactions to two recent acts of suicide: a 16-year-old girl's tragic death by stepping in front of a train in Palo Alto, and a 25-year-old man named Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., as a protest against Israel's actions in Gaza.

0 Politics Communities

Blacks and Jews are at odds over the war. Focusing on Israel will hurt both communities

Tamar Manasseh in Forward

The deteriorating relationship between Blacks and Jews in the United States following the conflict in Gaza is causing concerns, with both communities feeling abandoned and distant from each other.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Starmer must hold his nerve in the face of Galloway

Ian Austin in Jewish Chronicle

The article discusses the recent election of George Galloway in Rochdale and the challenges faced by Labour in addressing issues related to antisemitism, Israel, and extremism.

0 Politics Israel

What would Donald do? Here’s what we know about how Trump would handle Israel and Gaza

Ron Kampeas in Forward

Former US President Donald Trump's approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly in contrast to President Biden's handling, is a topic of discussion as the 2024 election approaches.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The BBC

Sapir

The text discusses the author's experience with the BBC during a job interview, highlighting the BBC's bias against Israel and Zionism, which is viewed as a form of antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Foreign Ministries

Sapir

The text discusses the challenges faced by Jewish diplomats in various foreign ministries throughout history, highlighting instances of institutional antisemitism and discrimination.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Publisher's Note

Sapir

The text reflects on the events of October 7, emphasizing the importance of recognizing both friends and foes clearly.

0 Politics

The Human-Rights Establishment

Sapir

The text criticizes human rights organizations, particularly Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Amnesty International, for their disproportionate focus on Israel and their failure to condemn Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians, including the lack of acknowledgment of Jewish victims in the conflict.

0 Politics Communities

Demoted, deleted, and denied: There’s more than just shadowbanning on Instagram

Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett and Tomas Apodaca in Forward

Instagram has been accused of suppressing content related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, leading to posts being deleted or demoted without clear explanations.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

On 30th anniversary of her son’s death in a terror attack at the Brooklyn Bridge, Devorah Halberstam decries ‘plague’ of hatred

Luke Tress in JTA

Devorah Halberstam marked the 30th anniversary of her son Ari's death in a terror attack on the Brooklyn Bridge by condemning the growing wave of antisemitism, describing it as a "plague" infiltrating society.

0 Antisemitism Food

Postcard depicting Anne Frank with ‘Gas the Jews’ sent to Israeli-owned bakery

Beth Harpaz in Forward

A threatening postcard depicting Anne Frank with a message referencing gas chambers and offering a discount code "GAS THE JEWS" was sent to an Israeli-owned bakery in Atlanta, stirring fear and concern.

0 Antisemitism Education

U of British Columbia student union rejects vote to boot Hillel from campus after Jewish groups sound alarm

Andrew Lapin in Forward

The student government leaders at the University of British Columbia rejected a proposal to remove Hillel from campus after facing backlash from Vancouver Jewish groups.

0 Antisemitism History

Black Radicalism

Sapir

Black-Jewish relations have been complex despite both groups facing discrimination and supporting civil rights causes.

0 Antisemitism Education

‘It’s unspeakable’: UC Berkeley Jewish leaders decry university’s response to antisemitic mob

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

After an antisemitic mob disrupted an event at UC Berkeley, Jewish leaders criticized the university's response, which failed to address the antisemitic targeting and violence faced by Jewish students.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Pro-Israel Progressives

Sapir

Representative Ritchie Torres, a progressive from New York, shares his unique journey as a supporter of Israel, despite his upbringing in poverty and lack of exposure to Jewish communities.

0 Antisemitism Israel

Western Guilt

Sapir

The text discusses the concept of Western guilt and its projection onto Jews, focusing on historical antisemitism and modern anti-Israel sentiment.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Islamism

Sapir

The text discusses the rise of Islamism and its impact, particularly focusing on the personal journey of a woman born in Somalia who later became an anti-Islamist activist.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Improbable Influencers

Sapir

Susan Korn, the founder of the New York-based fashion brand Susan Alexandra, known for its Judaica-inspired products, has been vocal about social causes, including supporting protesters and advocating for LGBTQ rights and abortion rights.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Republican Isolationists

Sapir

In recent years, the Republican Party has shifted towards isolationist tendencies under the influence of figures like Donald Trump, who has abandoned the party's traditional conservative internationalist approach.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Audience & Antisemitism: February Round-Up

Moment in Moment

In a February roundup on antisemitism, it was noted that Bill Maher chose not to air an interview with Kanye West due to the rapper's antisemitic rhetoric.

0 Antisemitism Politics

This Supreme Court case might allow Nazis to operate freely on social media

Mira Fox in Forward

The Supreme Court is considering two cases, Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton, involving laws in Texas and Florida that restrict social media platforms from moderating content, potentially allowing hate speech like antisemitism to proliferate.

Language ›

0 Language Communities

Did this pro-immigrant linguist inspire Donald Trump’s latest anti-immigrant rant?

PJ Grisar in Forward

"Language City" by Ross Perlin delves into the world of endangered languages in New York, exploring the challenges faced by speakers of languages like Yiddish, Nahuatl, and Lenape.

History ›

0 History Education

Wisdom Project | Morris Waitz, 100, Keeps Thinking About Tomorrow

Pam Janis in Moment

Morris Waitz, a vibrant newly minted centenarian from Tappan, New York, shares insights from his long and eventful life in an interview with Moment Magazine's Wisdom Project.

0 History Antisemitism

Was the Leopold and Loeb case really the 'Jewish crime of the century?'

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

The Leopold and Loeb case, involving the kidnapping and murder of Bobby Franks in 1924 by two wealthy, Jewish University of Chicago students, sparked significant controversy and speculation, with suggestions of antisemitism influencing the excessive media attention the case received.

0 History Education

America (at Her Best)

Sapir

Jews in America have a long history of success and integration, exemplified by achievements in various sectors of society and their alignment with American ideals of education, hard work, and social contribution.

0 History Politics

It Is Still October 7

Sapir

On October 7, 2023, a significant event occurred that deeply impacted Jewish history, causing trauma and exposing ongoing challenges.

0 History Antisemitism

French Jews

Sapir

In the 1960s and 1970s, French Jews faced a surge of anti-Semitic sentiment amidst backlash against Israel, particularly from leftist groups diminishing Israel's right to exist.

0 History Communities

Postcard from Suriname

Sapir

The text explores the little-known history of the Jewish community in Suriname, a former colony in South America where Jewish plantation owners once enjoyed self-rule for about a century, crafting a unique Jewish state long before Israel's independence in 1948.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Food

Phil Rosenthal Is Opening a Diner Named After His Jewish Parents

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Phil Rosenthal, known for his show "Somebody Feed Phil," is launching a diner in Los Angeles named Max and Helens after his Jewish parents.

0 Television/Film Culture

Richard Lewis’ Career Was Full of Delightful Jewish Representation

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Richard Lewis, a beloved comedian who recently passed away, left behind a legacy of delightful Jewish representation in his roles.

Literature ›

0 Literature Antisemitism

‘Being Jewish is a gift for a novelist’

Amanda Craig in Jewish Chronicle

Novelist Amanda Craig discusses the complexities of her Jewish identity, reflecting on her upbringing as an atheist with Jewish roots and the realization of her heritage at age 13.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Science

Our Embryos Aren’t Children, But I Wish They Were

Jen Gubitz in Lilith

A Jewish individual undergoing fertility treatment reflects on the emotional journey of having embryos that didn't develop into children due to scientific reasons.

Food ›

0 Food Holidays

For the Love of Leeks

Paola Gavin in Tablet

Leeks have a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, who valued them for various reasons ranging from culinary to medicinal purposes.

Communities ›

0 Communities Leadership

The Jewish Mainstream

Sapir

The author, reflecting on their role supporting overlooked demographics in Jewish communal life, emphasizes the need to strengthen and prioritize support for the Jewish mainstream, especially in light of recent events like increased antisemitism and threats to Israel.

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