for Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

What Do Americans Really Think About Israel? // A recent poll shows some light amid the darkness

Yossi Krausz in Ami

A recent Pew Research Center survey indicates that while Israel is facing some challenges in public opinion due to ongoing conflicts and PR struggles, overall, Americans still view Israelis more sympathetically than Palestinians.

0 Politics Israel

What Do Americans Really Think About Israel? // A recent poll shows some light amid the darkness

Yossi Krausz in Ami

Despite recent criticism and PR challenges facing Israel in the US, a Pew Research Center survey suggests that Israel still enjoys more support among Americans than anticipated, with most Americans viewing Israelis more sympathetically than Palestinians.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Pennsylvania AG candidate Jared Solomon bets fighting antisemitism is good policy — and good politics

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Pennsylvania state Rep. Jared Solomon, a candidate for attorney general, has made the fight against antisemitism a central part of his platform, emphasizing his Jewish identity and commitment to combating hate crimes.

0 Politics Leadership

Joe Lieberman, Conn. senator and first Jewish VP nominee, dead at 82

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Joe Lieberman, a former Connecticut senator and the first Jewish vice-presidential nominee, has passed away at 82.

0 Politics Israel

What’s behind Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ‘firm’ support for Hamas?

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's strong support for Hamas manifests in public rhetoric and diplomatic spats with Israel, but scholars suggest a more nuanced reality.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ben Shapiro’s split with Candace Owens reflects how Israel and antisemitism are also dividing the right

Andrew Lapin in JTA

The split between Ben Shapiro and Candace Owens highlights how Israel and antisemitism are causing divisions within the right-wing political landscape.

0 Politics Israel

The U.N.'s ceasefire resolution insults Israelis. So does Netanyahu's feigned outrage

Alex Lederman in Forward

The United States abstained from vetoing a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, sparking criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

0 Politics Communities

Why 2024 Spells the End of the Squad

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses the potential decline of the Squad, a group of far-left House Democrats known for pushing progressive policies and anti-Israel views.

0 Politics Antisemitism

It’s Not Antisemitism

Emes Ve-Emunah

The text discusses the perception of a decline in the status of Jewish people in the United States, emphasizing that the increase in antisemitism is not the primary cause.

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.

Communities ›

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Yitzchok Rosenberg // Kings Fish Tank and Maintenance, Inc.

Nesanel Gantz in Ami

Yitzchok Rosenberg, a Chasidic man in the fish tank business, shares his journey of turning his childhood passion for fish into a successful business providing high-end tank installations and maintenance services.

0 Communities

Dear Nurses, Aides, and Visitors

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Robin, a vibrant 75-year-old with a love for teaching, family, and her dog, has had her life drastically altered by a brain tumor and subsequent stroke, leaving her weak and in a nursing home.

0 Communities Holocaust

Finding My Judaism: An Oasis of Support

Jewdicious

Debbie Weiss shares her personal journey of finding solace and connection in Judaism after her husband's passing.

History ›

0 History Prayer

Site Unseen // (A little) progress at The Time

Avi Shafran in Ami

The author discusses the challenges faced by The New York Times in accurately portraying the significance of the Temple Mount in Judaism.

0 History Politics

Poisonous Politics

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article explores the historical use of poisoning as a political weapon, emphasizing its long and secretive history as a means to eliminate enemies.

0 History Education

Could a Jewish voice from a previous century be a prophet for our times?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

Aaron David Gordon, a figure from a previous century, is reconsidered in contemporary times by Tel Aviv University professor Yuval Jobani in a new book.

0 History Antisemitism

The Borscht Belt is burning: In the Catskills, abandoned resorts keep catching fire

Luke Tress in JTA

Abandoned resorts in the Catskills, once part of the famed Borscht Belt catering to Jewish clientele, are repeatedly catching fire, sparking grief and concerns among locals.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Sports

New York Jets star Sauce Gardner says his ‘intentions were positive’ when he said that Jews ‘run the world’

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner unintentionally echoed an antisemitic trope during a livestream with Jewish influencer Adin Ross by saying Jews run the world.

0 Antisemitism Education

'Schools are not doing enough': California proposal would ban calling for genocide on campus

Louis Keene in Forward

A new bill in California seeks to ban calling for genocide on public college and university campuses as part of efforts to combat antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Education

UC Santa Barbara, where Jewish student president was accused of supporting ‘genocide,’ is subject of new Title VI investigation

Andrew Lapin in JTA

The U.S. Department of Education is launching a discrimination investigation into UC Santa Barbara following an incident where the Jewish student body president, Tessa Veksler, was targeted with inflammatory signs accusing her of supporting genocide.

Israel ›

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Meditations on the Trauma of Jews, Israelis, and Palestinians

Jay Michaelson in Future of Jewish

The essay discusses the convergence of political and emotional turmoil experienced in the context of Israel, the Palestinians, and the Jewish community, particularly highlighted through a controversy involving an article critical of Israel in a leftist literary journal.

0 Israel Politics

Chuck Schumer and Democrats’ New Line on “Netanyahu’s War” - The majority leader’s recent speech exemplifies his party’s effort to isolate Netanyahu and pacify voters without changing policy.

Alex Kane in Jewish Currents

Senator Chuck Schumer, the Democratic majority leader, recently criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the conflict in Gaza, calling for elections in Israel as a way to suggest support for ousting Netanyahu.

0 Israel Politics

The “Traumatized Israel” Trope

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses the "Traumatized Israel Trope," where critics condemn Israel for alleged callousness and insensitivity in its military operations in Gaza, suggesting that Israelis have become desensitized to the suffering of Gazans.

0 Israel Politics

Netanyahu throws a tantrum over US ceasefire vote abstention and plays into the hands of Hamas

In Jerusalem in Jewish Chronicle

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted strongly to the US abstaining from a UN Security Council resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza, blaming the Biden administration for impacting Israel's efforts and hostage release plans while playing into Hamas's hands.

0 Israel Politics

I’m a former IDF combat soldier. Treating the trauma of Israelis and Palestinians is the only way forward

Elazar Weiss in Forward

Former IDF combat soldier Elazar Weiss reflects on his personal journey from believing in Israel's just cause to empathizing with Palestinians and recognizing the shared trauma between the two peoples.

0 Israel Politics

Everything is political and cynical.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the political and cynical elements at play in various international responses to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Israel Education

How Many Yeshiva Students Are Needed?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

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.

Culture ›

0 Culture Antisemitism

Modi, a comedian popular with Orthodox crowds, has a new special. He wants non-Jews to watch, too.

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Comedian Modi Rosenfeld, known for entertaining Orthodox Jewish audiences, released a new comedy special aiming to attract non-Jewish viewers as well.

0 Culture Communities

“Who Gets Guest Room Priority for Pesach?”

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

A mother is grappling with accommodating her married son and his growing family during Pesach visits when space is tight in her home, leading to a dilemma about guest room priority.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity History

Why was Emma Goldman arrested at the Forward in 1916? Blame a law cited by the Supreme Court Tuesday

Beth Harpaz in Forward

Emma Goldman, a prominent Jewish anarchist, was arrested at the Forward Building in 1916 for speaking about birth control, a subject deemed illegal under the Comstock Act of 1873.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

Jewish Actress Ashley Tisdale Is Pregnant With Her Second Child

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Jewish actress Ashley Tisdale, known for her role in High School Musical, is expecting her second child with her husband, composer Christopher French.

Torah ›

0 Torah Leadership

Royal Blend

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Rav Chaim and Rebbetzin Batsheva Kanievsky were a deeply inspirational couple known for providing solace to the Jewish community.

0 Torah Philosophy

Think Pink

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text explores the challenge of controlling our thoughts, using the analogy of trying not to think about a pink elephant.

Music ›

0 Music Communities

The Worst Article Ever

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text recounts a series of mishaps in the world of Jewish music and events, detailing instances of the worst orchestra, band-audience ratio, post-concert fiascos, weather disasters, and electrical mishaps at various concerts and events.

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.

Education ›

0 Education Jewish Law

A Perek a Day

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Torat Imecha Nach Yomi is a program that involves women studying a chapter of Nach (Hebrew Bible) each day, following a cycle that spans Neviim and Kesuvim.

0 Education Communities

Exploring enrollment in congregational education: Research findings provide insights beyond the numbers

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

A recent research study by the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland delved into congregational education enrollment trends, finding a national decline of 41% between 2006-2007 and 2019-2020.

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.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Art

Influenced by comic books, Salvador Dali and Mark Rothko, a Russian-born Jewish artist embraces his contradictions

Simi Horwitz in Forward

Yury Kharchenko, a Russian-born Jewish artist based in Berlin, explores his complex identity as a contemporary Jew through his paintings that combine pop culture references with taboo allusions to the Holocaust.

0 Holocaust Music

In 1943, an opera was composed at a concentration camp. Now, it’s a graphic novel

PJ Grisar in Forward

In 1943, during their time in Terezin concentration camp, Peter Kien and Viktor Ullmann created the symbolic opera "The Emperor of Atlantis" as a reflection on war, dictatorships, and the significance of life and death.

0 Holocaust History

Facing the past: Amsterdam's new Holocaust Museum

Lianne Kolirin in Jewish Chronicle

The National Holocaust Museum has opened in Amsterdam, almost 80 years after the Netherlands was liberated from German occupation.

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.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Done with gefilte dogs, Manischewitz launches a new look in time for Pesach

PJ Grisar in Forward

Manischewitz, the well-known kosher food brand, has undergone a major rebranding to attract a wider audience with a fresh look featuring bold colors, Hebrew-inspired fonts, and quirky packaging designs.

0 Food Culture

Bank holiday eats: Ottolenghi Bicester; Wilde’s Jewish deli pop up and kosher Israeli-style bakery

Jewish Chronicle

Ottolenghi has opened a new restaurant and retail store in Bicester Village, offering Israeli-inspired cuisine such as cinnamon brioche pretzels and zaatar-flavored dishes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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