for Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Israel ›

0 Israel Education

Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv suggested that in ancient times, one person studying Torah was considered enough spiritual protection for a soldier, while today it might require ten Torah students per soldier.

0 Israel Politics

UN ceasefire resolution is a signal, not a sanction, for Israel

Dan Perry in Forward

The UN ceasefire resolution passed with US abstention signals a shift in US-Israel relations, indicating President Biden's frustration with Netanyahu's stance on Gaza and urging Israel to cooperate.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Haredi ‘lost boys’ may find themselves drafted into Israel's army

Susan Greene in Forward

The article discusses the ongoing debate in Israel regarding the exemption of young Haredi men from mandatory military service if they claim to be studying Torah full-time, a practice dating back to the founding of the state.

0 Israel Holidays

In Israel and beyond, Purim celebrations are tempered by trauma and thoughts of the hostages

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Purim celebrations in Israel and worldwide were influenced by ongoing war and the captivity of Israeli soldiers in Gaza.

0 Israel Politics

I just visited the scenes of slaughter in Israel.

Sam Hilt in Future of Jewish

The text describes the author's participation in a week-long mission in Sderot, Israel, organized by Shurat HaDin, a legal organization fighting terrorism.

0 Israel Communities

‘He’s Not Here Physically, But His Soul Is Here’

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet

Eliran Abergel, a police officer defending Kibbutz Beeri from Hamas terrorists, was killed in action, leaving his wife Eden pregnant with their first child.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

Separation of Powers and Majority Rule: Insights from the Talmud, Maimonides, Spinoza, and Mendelssohn

Raphael Jospe in Lehrhaus

The text delves into the current political tensions in Israel regarding the authority of the Supreme Court, executive privilege, and the role of the elected government versus unelected judges, all amid ongoing warfare and societal fractures.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

One Maimonides or Two?

Warren Zev Harvey in Tablet

In his 1967 essay, Professor Isadore Twersky challenged previous views on Maimonides by rejecting both Leo Strauss's idea that Maimonides was primarily a philosopher and Yeshayahu Leibowitz's belief that he was mainly a rabbi.

0 Jewish Law Politics

My IDF Plan, The Netziv

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The text discusses the controversy surrounding charedim not serving in the IDF, highlighting the perspectives of those both in favor and against this exemption.

Language ›

0 Language

Training the 'Hester Street' actors how to say their Yiddish lines

Miriam Isaacs in Forward

Miriam Isaacs is the Yiddish language coach for the play "Hester Street," a drama set in the world of Jewish immigrant life in New York.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Education

Steven Spielberg decries ‘machinery of extremism’ on campus and laments Israel-Hamas war deaths at USC ceremony honoring Holocaust survivors

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg, honored at a ceremony at the University of Southern California for his Holocaust remembrance work, warned about rising antisemitism on college campuses and denounced extremism.

Politics ›

0 Politics

The Stunning, Dystopian Strategy Behind Hamas' Media Machine

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Hamas has employed a sophisticated and dystopian media strategy that leverages historical antisemitism, influences mainstream media, and manipulates social media to promote an anti-Israel agenda.

0 Politics Israel

Who are Israel's Real Friends?

Emes Ve-Emunah

In a strongly opinionated post discussing the support for Israel from different political factions, the author highlights the contrast between Republicans and Democrats, particularly regarding their views on Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions and Israel's right to self-defense against Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

US allows Gaza ceasefire resolution at the UN to pass, prompting anger from Netanyahu

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The United States abstained from a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, allowing it to pass.

0 Politics Israel

Haredi ‘lost boys’ may find themselves drafted into Israel's army

Susan Greene in Forward

Amidst the backdrop of the Israeli Supreme Court's decision to draft ultra-Orthodox men into the army, a significant debate persists about the integration of young Haredi men, often referred to as "lost boys," into Israeli military service.

0 Politics Israel

In a first, US withholds its veto and abstains from UN ceasefire resolution

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

In a significant shift, the US abstained from a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, a departure from its past vetoes on similar resolutions and sparking intensified tensions between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu.

0 Politics Israel

Biden and Harris throw Israel under the Gaza bus

New York in Jewish Chronicle

The US administration's recent actions regarding Israel and the Gaza conflict are causing controversy.

0 Politics Antisemitism

How to Think about Antisemitism in America

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

The text discusses the issue of antisemitism in America and its connection to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

0 Politics Ethics

Why the Israeli Army Is So Unbelievably Humanitarian

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses why the Israeli army, particularly the IDF, is known for its humanitarian efforts, especially in conflict situations like the recent Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Politics Education

Traditionally quiet campuses now face widespread anti-Israel activity

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider

Campuses like the University of Virginia, typically politically quiet regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, have seen a surge in anti-Israel activity post-Oct.

0 Politics Antisemitism

New Jersey’s Sue Altman, breaking with progressive allies, expresses support for Israel

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

Sue Altman, the presumptive Democratic nominee for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, has distanced herself from progressive allies by expressing strong support for Israel.

Sports ›

0 Sports Communities

Jeremy Swayman, all-star Boston Bruins goalie, confirms Jewish roots in bar mitzvah video

Louis Keene in Forward

Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman confirmed his Jewish roots in a personalized video message for a fan's bar mitzvah, revealing he had celebrated his own bar mitzvah in Alaska with his father.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

Twilight of the Wonks

Walter Russell Mead in Tablet

The text discusses the challenges facing American universities and higher education, emphasizing the need for reform in the face of changing societal demands.

0 Education Ethics

Jews have always been prolific writers. Has AI wound up with too much of their work?

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

Heila Precel, a Jewish researcher, published a paper highlighting how artificial intelligence (AI) training using texts without authors' permission, such as ChatGPT, disproportionately affects Jewish writers like Sarah Silverman and Michael Chabon.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Finding the very Jewish flavour in Polish baking

Jewish Chronicle

"The Sweet Polish Kitchen" by Ren Behan offers a collection of Polish baking recipes that contain a distinct Ashkenazi Jewish influence.

0 Food Communities

Wild blueberry and almond babka loaf

Jewish Chronicle

The article discusses the history and preparation of a wild blueberry and almond babka loaf, a sweet braided bread that originated in Jewish communities of Poland and Ukraine and became popular in New York delis.

0 Food Communities

Siete, the latest NYC eatery from trailblazing Israeli vegan chef Guy Vaknin, promises ‘a vibrant journey through Mexico’

Risa Doherty in JTA

Israeli vegan chef Guy Vaknin, known for his successful vegan restaurants in NYC, including Beyond Sushi, has opened Siete, a new vegan eatery in the Flatiron District offering a vibrant journey through Mexican cuisine.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Jason Gould Is Making Music on His Own Terms

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Jason Gould, son of Elliott Gould and Barbra Streisand, has released a new EP titled "Sacred Days," showcasing his angelic voice and spiritual themes in his music.

0 Music Sports

Baseball's Jewish iron man has played 21 straight seasons for the Red Sox and hasn't missed a single game

Jim Sullivan in Forward

Josh Kantor, the organist at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox, has maintained a streak of playing at every game for 21 seasons, totaling 1,698 games.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

What Do Students Want? Plus: UK Antisemitism and America’s Golden Age

Moment in Moment

The Antisemitism Project newsletter discusses the rise of antisemitism in the UK, particularly in London, following events like the Hamas attack on Israel and the war in Gaza.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Fifteen Minutes of Flame

David Jager in Tablet

Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old U.S. airman, self-immolated in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, with differing interpretations of his action.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays

Jewish jokes for your Passover Seder table

Chanie Kirschner in Forward

This article offers a collection of Jewish jokes suitable for sharing at the Passover Seder to lighten the mood during the holiday.

Miscellaneous

0 Communities

Like Kate, I had abdominal surgery, then had to tell my children I had cancer

Jewish Chronicle

A woman reflects on her experience facing cancer after undergoing abdominal surgery, similar to Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge.

From raucous street parties in Brooklyn to a somber, costumed rally in Central Park, New Yorkers celebrate the festive Jewish holiday of Purim

Luke Tress in JTA

New Yorkers celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim in various ways, from lively street parties in Brooklyn to a solemn rally in Central Park.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

Funders supported Israel in crisis. Now we need to help build a better future.

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

In the aftermath of terrorist attacks in Israel, the Jewish philanthropic community mobilized emergency aid and disaster-relief efforts to support the country during a time of crisis.

History ›

0 History Literature

Jewish Foreskins, Black Masks

Marco Roth in Tablet

"The Rebels Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Frantz Fanon" by Adam Shatz delves into the remarkable life of Frantz Fanon, exploring his journey from a medical student to a pivotal figure in the Algerian independence movement and decolonization.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

The War on Citizenship

Michael Lind in Tablet

The text discusses the changing perception of citizenship and its significance, particularly in the context of a Chinese non-citizen being appointed to a San Francisco government body responsible for elections where she cannot vote.

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