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SMB Sales & Marketing Summit // A Panel Discussion about the challenges of growing a business

Nesanel Gantz in Ami

The text discusses a panel discussion at the SMB Sales and Marketing Summit featuring three entrepreneurs: Laibel Schwartz, who transitioned from photography to video solutions, Pinchus Schiff, who founded a payroll software company, and Eli Basch, who runs a branding and digital marketing firm.

Stop the War in Gaza

Bernard-Henri Lévy in Tablet

Amid escalating violence in Gaza, there is global condemnation of Israel's actions, with criticism ranging from accusations of genocide to apartheid.

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0 Politics Antisemitism

Comical Complaints // Are mainstream media too nice to Israel?

Avi Shafran in Ami

Some critics argue that mainstream media, like CNN and The New York Times, demonstrate bias by allegedly favoring Israel over Palestinians in their reporting.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Was the ceasefire pin worn at the Oscars really a reference to the Second Intifada?

Louis Keene in Forward

Some attendees at the 2024 Academy Awards wore red Artists4Ceasefire pins to show support for a ceasefire in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Is Politico rebelling against Axel Springer’s Israel policy?

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, tensions between Politico and its parent company, Axel Springer, known for supporting Israel, have emerged.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Stop the War in Gaza

Bernard-Henri Lévy in Tablet

The text discusses the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the reactions it has elicited worldwide.

0 Politics Israel

Hoping for a Victory Picture

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's response to being implicated in the Meron disaster report, fearing how history will remember him.

0 Politics Israel

Biden faces his first test at the polls after calling for 'immediate' ceasefire in Gaza

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Progressive groups are mobilizing Washington State voters to protest President Biden's stance on the Gaza conflict by marking ballots as uncommitted or writing "ceasefire" as a message for change.

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0 Israel Politics

Food airdrops, pier construction can’t overcome chaos in Gaza aid distribution, say officials

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider

A ship carrying food aid is set to arrive in Gaza, complementing ongoing airdrops following President Biden's announcement of establishing a temporary pier to facilitate aid entry into Gaza.

0 Israel Holidays

The Exclusive Luxuries of Being Palestinian

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses various criticisms and double standards faced by Israel in its interactions with Palestinians and the international community.

0 Israel Politics

Israeli Aid Policies Drive Starvation - US initiatives to airdrop and ship aid to Gaza are logistical workarounds to a political problem.

Elisheva Goldberg and Maya Rosen in Jewish Currents

President Biden announced the establishment of a temporary sea pier to deliver humanitarian aid to starving Palestinians in Gaza, with the US military already working on this.

0 Israel Politics

A Young Soldier Prepares For A Different Kind Of Battle

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

In a poignant article titled "A Young Soldier Prepares for a Different Kind of Battle" by Steven A. Rosenberg, the story of Yoav, a 30-year-old Israeli soldier who lost part of his leg in combat against Hamas, is shared.

0 Israel Ethics

Running in Sand: Part 3 of 4

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses the theme of helping individuals navigate challenges and crises, particularly within the context of the Israeli war.

0 Israel Politics

I’m Sorry

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Yishai Green, known for throwing money at dancing bochurim in a provocative act, has undergone a transformation, renouncing his past actions and seeking unity and reconciliation in Israeli society.

0 Israel Politics

After 5 months of fierce fighting, how close is Israel to its goals?

Dan Perry in Forward

After five months of intense fighting between Israel and Hamas, Israel aims to destroy Hamas by removing them from power in the Gaza Strip, seeing it as a critical step in their campaign against the group.

0 Israel Television/Film

B’Ivrit | Haredim, Gaza Coverage, Eurovision

Nathan Guttman in Moment

The Israeli media is currently focused on several key topics, including the debate over military service exemptions for members of the ultra-Orthodox community, particularly in light of the recent war in Gaza.

0 Israel Politics

Will targeted killings of Hamas chiefs make any difference?

Anshel Pfeffer in Jewish Chronicle

The debate over targeted killings of Hamas leaders like Marwan Issa raises questions about the effectiveness of such actions in impacting Hamas and the conflict.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Escapism Would Be Good Right About Now

Jewdicious

In the article, the author reflects on the chaotic state of the world, including the war in Israel, concerns about AI, and global issues, recommending the escapist TV show "Survivor" as a temporary distraction.

0 Israel Politics

I want to fight for Israel. Why won’t anyone let me?

Future of Jewish

Giada Condello, an Italian with Israeli citizenship, expresses frustration at the lack of organized efforts to combat misinformation about Israel in Italy post-October 7th.

0 Israel Communities

Israeli communities devastated on Oct. 7 draw thousands seeking to bear witness, support victims

Tamara Zieve in Jewish Insider

Thousands of visitors have flocked to Israeli communities affected by the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, not only to bear witness and show solidarity but also to raise funds to support victims.

0 Israel Politics

Judaism that ends in lovelessness cannot be Judaism.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the current state of division and polarization within Israeli and Jewish society, emphasizing how political differences have led to a lack of empathy and understanding between individuals of opposing views.

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0 Communities Gender/Identity

Heart of the Matter

Lisa J. Wise in Tablet

The text discusses the author's experience of heightened security measures at their synagogue due to threats of violence, leading to Jewish women learning shooting for self-defense in response to global antisemitism.

0 Communities

I’ve just turned six-oh — and with it the age of tech incompetence

Claire Calman in Jewish Chronicle

The text humorously details the author's frustrating experience trying to apply for a senior Oyster 60+ card online for public transportation benefits upon turning 60.

0 Communities Israel

My puppy makes me smile in dark times

Judy Silkoff in Jewish Chronicle

The author reflects on the challenges and joys of raising a puppy amidst dark times, including frequent vet visits and unexpected mishaps.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Why traveling to Israel is more important for young adults now than ever

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi Jonah Zinn, the executive director of the University of Florida Hillel, emphasizes the heightened importance for young Jewish adults to visit Israel in light of rising antisemitism and the challenges faced by Jewish students on campuses.

0 Communities Education

Meeting the needs in Israel requires all of our humanitarian experience

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

IsraAID, led by CEO Yotam Polizer, made the significant decision to provide large-scale humanitarian aid within Israel following the Oct. 7 attacks.

History ›

0 History Jewish Law

Exile or Diaspora?

Pierre Birnbaum in Tablet

In the debate between Salo Wittmayer Baron and Yitzhak Baer concerning the nature of Jewish diaspora, Baron, advocating a positive view of American multicultural liberalism, believes in the richness of cultural pluralism and the safety it offers to Jews as part of the majority in the United States.

0 History Holocaust

Lost and Found

Judy Landman in Jewish Action

The author recounts losing and finding a precious Magen David, a symbol with deep personal and historical significance tied to the Holocaust experiences of their parents.

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0 Holocaust Israel

What to know about the fiery Jewish reactions to Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech criticizing Israel

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Jonathan Glazer, a Jewish filmmaker who won an Oscar for his Holocaust movie "The Zone of Interest," stirred controversy with his acceptance speech connecting dehumanization in the Holocaust to the Israel-Gaza conflict.

0 Holocaust Literature

How Jewish refugees changed British childhood

David Herman in Jewish Chronicle

A book titled "Innocence and Experience: Childhood and the Refugees from Nazism in Britain" edited by Charmian Brinson and Anna Nyburg delves into the impact of Jewish refugees from Nazism on British childhood.

0 Holocaust History

Final Verdict by Tobias Buck review: ‘Would I have climbed down the watchtower and walked away?’

Colin Shindler in Jewish Chronicle

"Final Verdict" by Tobias Buck delves into the case of a 93-year-old man accused of involvement in the murders at Stutthof concentration camp and raises questions about personal responsibility and complicity during the Holocaust.

0 Holocaust Politics

Is caste theory the real root of all racism? Hmm

John Nathan in Jewish Chronicle

The text discusses the idea that caste theory, rather than racism, may be the root of persecution faced by Jews, African Americans, and India's Dalits.

0 Holocaust Art

For every looted Schiele, there are countless looted Jewish artifacts. They need to be returned to their rightful owners, too.

Gideon Taylor in JTA

The article discusses the need to return looted Jewish artifacts to their rightful owners, focusing on a specific case of a book from the Romanian Jewish community that surfaced in a New York auction.

0 Holocaust Politics

GOP state senator aligns with rabbi who blames Zionism for the Holocaust

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano, a Christian nationalist, introduced a bill for Holocaust education in public schools alongside Rabbi Joseph Kolakowski, who has previously blamed Zionism for the Holocaust and has endorsed Mastriano's political campaigns.

0 Holocaust Communities

Kathy Goldman, NYC’s ‘most important food activist,’ dies at 92

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward

Kathy Goldman, a prominent food activist in New York City, passed away at the age of 92.

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0 Education Antisemitism

Feds investigate Yonkers, NY, school district where girls basketball players yelled antisemitic slurs at Jewish opponents

Andrew Lapin in Forward

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the Yonkers Public Schools in New York for discrimination following an incident where girls basketball players insulted Jewish opponents with antisemitic slurs and pro-Palestinian rhetoric.

0 Education Holidays

Endless Scroll? Helping Kids Make the Most of the Megillah Experience

Sari Kopitnikoff in Jewish Action

The article discusses ways to engage kids during the reading of the Megillah of Esther, which can feel lengthy and challenging for young audiences.

0 Education Jewish Law

Off the Derech Fear

Sharona in Mishpacha

The article discusses the concept of "Off the Derech Fear," which refers to parents having an unreasonable fear that their children may abandon their religious path.

0 Education Politics

King Solomon ‘likely to close’ for eight days as teachers threaten strike action

Simon Rocker in Jewish Chronicle

King Solomon High School in Redbridge is facing potential closure for eight days due to threatened strike action by National Education Union (NEU) teachers over improvement plans introduced by headteacher Michele Phillips.

Food ›

0 Food Communities

At a busy Borough Park bakery, it’s time to make the hamantaschen

Julia Gergely in JTA

Strauss Bakery in Borough Park, Brooklyn, ramps up its hamantaschen production for Purim by using square cutouts of dough for efficiency in creating the triangular cookies.

0 Food Holidays

Our 14 best hamantaschen recipes for Purim

Victoria Prever in Jewish Chronicle

The text provides a collection of 14 delicious hamantaschen recipes for Purim, offering a variety of flavors and creative twists on the traditional pastry.

Music ›

0 Music Israel

Israel’s 2024 Eurovision Song ‘Hurricane’ Is Here

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Israel's 2024 Eurovision entry, "Hurricane" by Eden Golan, stands out as a dramatic power ballad with somber and dark tones, differing from previous more upbeat Israeli entries.

0 Music Television/Film

How saxophonist Benny Green’s son is keeping the family’s musical tradition alive

Francine White in Jewish Chronicle

Leo Green, son of musician Benny Green, continues his family's musical legacy by leading the Leo Green Orchestra, set to perform in a monthly orchestral residency at the London Palladium beginning in February 2024, focusing on iconic artists like David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, and the Bee Gees.

0 Music Politics

Music video for ‘Hurricane,’ Israel’s Eurovision entry, released after changes that tone down references to Oct. 7

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

Israel released a new version of its Eurovision entry, "Hurricane," toned down from an earlier song, "October Rain," to remove political references.

Torah ›

0 Torah History

Parshas Pekudei: Love Keeps Giving

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses the concept of love and giving in relation to the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and its eternal preservation compared to the destruction of the two Batei Hamikdash (Temples).

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Education

Inbox: Issue 1003

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The Inbox section of a Jewish publication covers various topics: a response to an anti-Semitic attack in Zurich with a call for resilience and Jewish pride, a critique of stereotypes about parents and technology use, praise for a Yom Tov clothing piece, a plea for support for special-needs children, acknowledgment of historical roots of the Amud Yomi program, recognition of the Orasya Amud Yomi VChazara project, a discussion on the proper form of the Menorah, insights into neighborhood relationships and benefits, and an article about Rav Moshe Shapir.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Zionism’s Jewish Nostalgia Trap: A Rebuttal of Franklin Foer

Benjamin Balthaser in Jewschool

The article challenges Franklin Foer's assertion in The Atlantic that the Golden Age of American Jews is ending due to a supposed rise in antisemitism and criticism of Israel.

0 Antisemitism Education

Marching in silence, UC Berkeley students and faculty demand safety for Jews

Sue Fishkoff in Forward

On March 11, 2024, a silent protest with 250 Jewish students, faculty, and allies took place at UC Berkeley to demand safety for Jews on campus following a recent violent incident.

0 Antisemitism Politics

US religious freedom commission leaves Saudi Arabia after rabbi co-chair is told to remove his kippah

Luke Tress in Forward

A U.S. government delegation monitoring religious freedom left Saudi Arabia early when a Saudi request for Rabbi Abraham Cooper to remove his kippah was refused.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Communities

Family First Inbox: Issue 885

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses various topics from Family First Inbox Issue 885.

Literature ›

0 Literature History

He was the heir apparent to Franz Kafka and Ralph Ellison and pioneered the idea of 'wokeness' — how did he just disappear?

Allan M. Jalon in Forward

Barry Beckham, a writer influenced by Franz Kafka and Ralph Ellison, authored "Runner Mack," considered the first African-American baseball novel, blending themes of racial struggle and Kafkaesque universal injustice in the story of Henry Adams, a Black baseball player facing endless trials and shattered dreams.

0 Literature Communities

The Naked Vegan Tolstoy of the Lower East Side

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet

Moyshe Nadir's 1919 satirical Yiddish story "Nutose and Protose" humorously depicts a man convinced by a peculiar individual to adopt vegetarianism, ultimately leading to a bizarre series of events, including a killing at a vegetarian restaurant.

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0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

Famed filmmaker Ethan Coen on why he’s on a lesbian road trip

James Mottram in Jewish Chronicle

Famed filmmaker Ethan Coen, known for his collaboration with his brother Joel, strays from their usual works to direct a lesbian road trip comedy called Drive-Away Dolls, a departure from their typical oeuvre and a venture into more sexually liberated territory.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Communities

Wisdom Does Not Always Come With Age

Emes Ve-Emunah

The text discusses the concept of Daas Torah in the Charedi world and the tension it creates with other Jewish religious segments regarding issues like army service.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Canadian Jewish groups raise alarm about threat to kosher slaughter

Louis Keene in Forward

Canadian Jewish groups, including the Council for Israel and Jewish Affairs and two kosher certifiers, are concerned over new regulations in Canada affecting kosher meat production, making it unsustainable.

Sports ›

0 Sports Communities

Josh Klein hat-trick powers Chigwell to 7-2 victory

Andrew Sherwood in Jewish Chronicle

Chigwell achieved a dominant 7-2 victory over HMH B in the David Wolff Division Two Cup, advancing to the semi-finals.

Culture ›

0 Culture Art

Sympathy for the Pharaoh? A Jewish-Indian play asks us to find a soft spot for an old enemy

PJ Grisar in Forward

Misha Shulman's play "Pharaoh" delves into the character of the villain from the Exodus story, aiming to humanize him and explore his relationship with his son, challenging traditional narratives.

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