for Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Science

Bulbasaur & Bishul: An Adar-Fueled, Unnecessarily In-Depth Analysis of a Nonsensical Halakhic Question

Mark Glass in Lehrhaus

In an analysis by Mark Glass, the author delves into a humorous yet insightful halakhic question based on the popular game Pokemon, pondering if using a move called Solar Beam in the game during a battle on Shabbat constitutes a violation of the prohibition against cooking on Shabbat.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Every time Donald Trump has accused American Jews of disloyalty

Louis Keene in Forward

Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly made statements suggesting that American Jews who vote for Democrats are disloyal to Israel, insinuating a dual loyalty between American Jews and Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Trump: Any Jew who votes for Democrats ‘hates their religion’

Ron Kampeas in Forward

Former President Donald Trump, in a recent interview with Sebastian Gorka, stated that any Jew voting for Democrats hates their religion and Israel, suggesting Israel would be destroyed.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Facing Hate in Berlin

Daniel-Ryan Spaulding in Tablet

An artist recounts his journey from holding negative views on Israel to changing his perspective through personal experiences in Tel Aviv.

0 Politics Antisemitism

LaLota discusses a moderate path forward on Israel, Ukraine aid

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) discusses his support for a bipartisan foreign aid bill proposed by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) that includes aid for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and border security.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Schiff’s likely House successor vows to continue his pro-Israel legacy, from a progressive perch

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Laura Friedman, a progressive assemblywoman poised to succeed Rep. Adam Schiff in the House, is committed to continuing Schiff's pro-Israel legacy while emphasizing progressive values.

0 Politics Israel

Why Chuck Schumer’s Speech Matters

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Chuck Schumer's recent speech on the Senate floor is significant for indicating a shift in the discourse within the Democratic Party concerning Israel.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Et tu, #MeToo

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

The United Nations released a report on Hamas attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, acknowledging violence against Israeli women, but falling short of condemning it unequivocally despite evidence of rapes, murders, and burning of victims.

0 Politics Israel

Meet Yael Lempert, the Jewish-American ambassador in Amman

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Yael Lempert, the Jewish-American ambassador in Amman, took office with a focus on diplomacy and cultural understanding, including shared priorities of economic growth and water security in Jordan.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The New Genocide®

Jamie Paul in Future of Jewish

The essay "The New Genocide" addresses the misuse and politicization of the term "genocide" in the context of conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Music ›

0 Music History

Bernstein in the Desert

Shalom Goldman in Tablet

Leonard Bernstein's profound connection to Israel began even before its establishment as a state.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Can Germany’s Far Right Be Stopped?

Jeremy Stern in Tablet

Robert Kagan's article in Foreign Affairs raised concerns about the resurgence of far-right nationalism in Germany, attributing it in part to the weakening of American influence under Donald Trump.

0 Antisemitism Politics

An Inconvenient Truth

August Hanning in Tablet

Germany is facing challenges reminiscent of its past, with issues such as a migrant influx, economic stagnation, and political divisions.

0 Antisemitism Communities

NYC residents clean up pro-Palestinian graffiti left on Effy’s, a kosher restaurant

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

Effys Café, a kosher restaurant on the Upper West Side in NYC, was vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti in March 2024, which police are investigating as a hate crime.

0 Antisemitism Communities

UWS residents clean up after Effy’s, a neighborhood kosher cafe, is hit with anti-Israel graffiti

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Effys Café, a kosher establishment on the Upper West Side, was vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti in March 2024, leading to police investigating the incident as a hate crime.

0 Antisemitism Education

Berkeley Is a Safe Space for Hate

Daniel Solomon in Tablet

The author describes a concerning rise in antisemitism at UC Berkeley, particularly through actions by groups like Graduate Students for Justice in Palestine and Bears for Palestine.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Saving Sinwar

Judith Miller in Tablet

Yuval Bitton, a young dentist, diagnosed Yahya Sinwar, a Palestinian who would later lead Hamas in Gaza, with a life-threatening brain tumor while in Israeli prison in 2004.

0 Israel

How Israeli Startups Are Showing Resilience Amid War

Future of Jewish

Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing war with Hamas, Israeli startups have displayed remarkable resilience in their tech ecosystem.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Jews have been cursed to be lonely. The war is a reminder to fight back against that fate

Michael Oren in Forward

The article discusses the concept of Jews as a historically lonely people and how this loneliness has manifested throughout history, both in Israel and the diaspora.

0 Israel Politics

Is Chuck Schumer Playing Bad Cop for Biden?

Nathan Guttman in Moment

Senator Chuck Schumer recently made a significant public statement calling for new elections in Israel amid concerns over the country's direction and leadership in the wake of the Gaza conflict.

0 Israel Politics

Ignorant Comments that are Gospel to the Left

Emes Ve-Emunah

The text criticizes New York Times columnist Tom Friedman for his left-leaning opinions on Israel and his perceived ignorance of Jewish values due to his lack of observance.

0 Israel Politics

Netanyahu says Schumer’s call for new elections is ‘totally inappropriate’ amid deepening rift with Biden

Ron Kampeas in Forward

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized Chuck Schumer's call for new elections in Israel as inappropriate, amidst escalating tensions with President Joe Biden's administration over the handling of the conflict with Hamas.

0 Israel Holidays

Israel establishes an annual commemoration of the Oct. 7 attack — but not on Oct. 7

Ben Sales in Forward

Israel has decided to establish an annual commemoration for the Oct. 7 attack, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, but has chosen to do so on the Hebrew calendar date of the 24th of Tishrei, falling on Oct. 26 this year and Oct. 16 next year.

0 Israel Politics

Four things to do when defending Israel

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

To effectively defend Israel, it is essential to have a clear goal, acknowledge Palestinian suffering while highlighting Hamas' actions, avoid political entanglements, and simplify arguments when discussing the situation.

0 Israel Politics

Route to Saudi-Israel normalization now travels through Gaza

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider

Despite initial optimism in the summer of 2023 about Saudi Arabia potentially normalizing ties with Israel through Washington, current progress is hindered by the conflict in Gaza.

0 Israel Politics

Agree Or Disagree, The Schumer Speech Deserves A Careful Read

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

Senator Chuck Schumer's recent speech addressing the Israel-Hamas conflict has sparked controversy and discussion.

Culture ›

0 Culture Food

Where can you find the best egg cream in the world? Not New York

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward

The article discusses the contention surrounding the best egg cream drink, typically associated with New York but contested by Philadelphia's Franklin Fountain.

0 Culture Torah

According to the Torah, My Gray Hair Is a ‘Crown of Glory’

Orit Arfa in Kveller

The author reflects on embracing her gray hair as a natural sign of aging and wisdom rather than concealing it, drawing inspiration from Jewish teachings that view gray hair as a crown of glory earned through a righteous life.

0 Culture Communities

The Deep Roots of Nowruz

Maggie Phillips in Tablet

Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebrated by over 300 million people worldwide, including Iranian Americans, begins at the vernal equinox with rituals such as setting up a haft seen table with seven symbolic items.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Literature

A superhero, a scientist and a T. rex who scares his seder guests star in 2024’s new Passover children’s books

Penny Schwartz in Forward

New Passover children's books released in 2024 feature a diverse range of themes and characters, including a superhero, a scientist, a T. rex hosting a seder, Jewish bears, and more.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

‘One Life’ Is a Moving, Well-Crafted Biopic about a Holocaust Hero

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"One Life" is a poignant biopic about Holocaust hero Nicholas Winton, who saved 669 mostly Jewish children during the Holocaust through the Kindertransport.

Literature ›

0 Literature Politics

Washington Monthly publishes Israeli writer’s coexistence piece retracted by literary journal Guernica

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Israeli writer and translator Joanna Chen's essay, "From the Edges of a Broken World," was retracted by Guernica, a progressive literary journal, for being seen as supportive of Zionism.

Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

To evade pro-Palestinian protests, some Jewish and Israeli events are keeping their locations low-profile

Luke Tress in Forward

In response to rising anti-Semitic incidents, some Jewish and Israeli event organizers are keeping event locations confidential to prioritize attendee safety amid pro-Palestinian protests and potential disruptions.

0 Communities Politics

Many Ukrainian Jews have left over 2 years of war. Many others are still invested in their local communities

Marcel Gascón Barberá in Forward

As the deadly war in Ukraine continues into its third year, many Ukrainian Jews have faced challenges but also found new ways to strengthen their communities.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Science

A new William Shatner documentary is more meet-and-greet than film

PJ Grisar in Forward

William Shatner, known for his iconic roles in Star Trek and Boston Legal, has recently become an ambassador for the "overview effect" after his sub-orbital trip on Jeff Bezos Blue Origin.

History ›

0 History

The billion-dollar donor’s mother was a philanthropist, too: She helped Jews fleeing Hitler

Beth Harpaz in Forward

Ruth Gottesman, the donor behind a $1 billion gift eliminating tuition at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, comes from a family deeply involved in philanthropy and aiding Jewish refugees during World War II.

0 History Politics

David or Goliath: The Jews' Typecast Might Surprise You

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the biblical story of David versus Goliath, highlighting the underdog nature of the seemingly weaker David facing the giant Goliath.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

Virginia school district will let students opt out of Holocaust lesson, citing Jewish students’ ‘trauma’

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia faced backlash for initially allowing middle school students to opt out of a Holocaust survivor talk, with critics linking it to rising antisemitism following the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Sports ›

0 Sports Israel

Team Israel is launching an American organization to support baseball’s growth in Israel

Jacob Gurvis in Forward

Israel Baseball Americas (IBA) is a newly launched American organization aiming to expand and support baseball in Israel.

Miscellaneous

0 Jewish Law

Your Attachment Style, Applied to God

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty

Attachment styles, which stem from early childhood interactions with primary caregivers, influence how we engage in relationships.

Torah ›

0 Torah Ethics

The Child at this Moment, the child that Could Become: A Torah Meditation in Wartime

Dan Ornstein in Lehrhaus

In his exploration of a Torah meditation in wartime, Dan Ornstein reflects on the biblical story of Yishmael in the desert and the moral implications of judging a person based on their present actions versus their potential future deeds.

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