for Friday, March 29, 2024

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

The cancellation of the legal basis for exemption of charedim from the army in Israel has sparked hysteria and anger within the charedi community, with claims that Torah learning is essential for the survival of the country and that the High Court's actions are seen as a threat to the Torah and Jewish people.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

Is Silence Complicity?: An Analysis of Shtikah Ke-Hoda’ah from Classic Halakhah to Current Events

Moshe Kurtz in Lehrhaus

Silence is often viewed as complicity or admission, raising questions about when the principle of shtikah ke-hodaah applies in Jewish law and ethics, especially in light of current events and beyond.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

I just finished 130 days of IDF service.

Yoni Alon in Future of Jewish

The author reflects on his 130 days of IDF reserve service in northern Israel, highlighting his unlikely friendship with a fellow soldier, Motti, despite their diverse political and religious views.

0 Israel Politics

Israel's future depends on a Haredi draft. Can it survive implementing one?

Dan Perry in Forward

Israel is facing a contentious battle over military draft exemptions for its Haredi population, with the High Court nearing the end of a policy excusing most Haredi men from compulsory military service.

0 Israel Politics

Israeli High Court brings Haredi draft exemption to a legal end — with unclear consequences

Susan Greene in Forward

The Israeli High Court of Justice has ruled to end the longstanding exemption of Haredi men from the mandatory military draft, sparking uncertainty about the government's response and the implementation of the new policy.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Israel’s Internal War

Naomi Ragen in Moment

The article discusses the ongoing internal conflict in Israel regarding the issue of drafting Haredi yeshiva students into the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

0 Israel Antisemitism

After October 7th, the West will never be the same.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the impact of October 7th on the West, emphasizing a rise in extremism and anti-Semitism, notably in cities like London.

0 Israel Jewish Law

The Deadline

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The Israeli government faces a critical deadline with Cabinet Resolution 682 about Haredi draft exemptions set to expire.

0 Israel Politics

From ‘bear hug’ to barbs, how the U.S. and Israel differ on taking Rafah

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider

Tensions between the U.S. and Israel have emerged over approaches to dealing with the conflict in Gaza, with the U.S. prioritizing Palestinian civilian safety and pressuring Israel to avoid a major military operation in Rafah, Hamas stronghold.

Politics ›

0 Politics Education

Philly Federation furious over Haverford's 'COVID in times of genocide' campus event

Louis Keene in Forward

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia expressed anger over an event at Haverford College titled "COVID in Times of Genocide," which they viewed as perpetuating antisemitic tropes about Jews benefiting from global crises.

0 Politics Communities

‘Spine of steel, heart of gold’: Remembering Joe Lieberman

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Joe Lieberman, the first Jewish person on a major party presidential ticket, was widely celebrated in the Jewish community.

0 Politics Israel

In recent years, the settler movement has discovering a winning strategy: Attack the Israeli military

Eyal Lurie-Pardes in Forward

In a recent article, the settler movement in Israel has been noted for its strategy of confronting the Israeli military as a means to advance its objectives.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A grotesque cartoon and two views of contemporary antisemitism

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

A controversial cartoon by artist Jason Yungbluth depicting Jewish Federation officials in a negative light sparked a debate in Rochester, New York, over antisemitism and political criticism of Israel.

0 Politics Israel

The Anti Israel UN Resolution - A Victory for Hamas

Emes Ve-Emunah

The text discusses the controversy surrounding the Biden administration's decision to abstain from a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Leading Jewish Democratic group endorses Jamaal Bowman’s primary challenger

Luke Tress in JTA

The Jewish Democratic Council of America, a prominent Jewish organization affiliated with the Democratic Party, has endorsed George Latimer to challenge New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the upcoming primary, marking the first time the group has backed primary challengers to Democratic incumbents.

0 Politics Israel

‘Until a ceasefire’: Nonstop protest rocks the Israeli Embassy — and the neighborhood beyond

Lauren Markoe in Forward

Protesters have been stationed outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., for a month, demonstrating against the ongoing conflict and calling for a ceasefire.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel on the Front Lines

Manuel Valls in Tablet

The text discusses the global confrontation between liberal democracy and populism/totalitarianism that threatens universal values.

0 Politics Israel

The President’s War Against the Jews

Julie Strauss Levin in Tablet

In a series of events starting from October 7, some American Jews have observed a perceived shift in President Biden's stance towards Israel, with concerns escalating regarding his actions that seem detrimental to Israel's interests.

0 Politics Leadership

Joseph Lieberman, centrist senator and first Jew on a major presidential ticket, dies at 82

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Joseph Lieberman, a centrist senator from Connecticut and the first Jewish member of a major presidential ticket in 2000 as Al Gore's running mate, has passed away at 82.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film History

The Miracle of ‘Ben-Hur,’ Hollywood’s Tastiest Christo-Zionist Epic

Thomas Doherty in Tablet

"Ben-Hur" is an iconic tale that has transcended various forms of media throughout history, originating in a novel by General Lew Wallace in 1880 and achieving remarkable success in a stage play, a silent film, and finally the acclaimed 1959 MGM movie that won 11 Academy Awards.

0 Television/Film History

A Guide to the Characters of Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"We Were the Lucky Ones" on Hulu features a large ensemble cast with a focus on the Kurc family in 1938 Poland.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Expanding the World of Jewish Food

Jamie Betesh Carter in Tablet

Naama Shefi, founder of the Jewish Food Society, has published a new cookbook titled "The Jewish Holiday Table" with Devra Ferst, featuring 135 recipes and stories from Jewish families worldwide.

Art ›

0 Art Gender/Identity

The Jewish artist bringing abortion history to America’s museums

Irene Katz Connelly in Forward

Carmen Winant, a Jewish artist and photographer, has created an installation at the Whitney Biennial titled "The Last Safe Abortion," consisting of 2,500 photographs chronicling 50 years of abortion care in the United States post-Roe v. Wade.

0 Art Gender/Identity

For Ladies and Girls Only

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet

The text discusses the author's experience visiting Judy Chicago's retrospective exhibition, "Herstory," at the New Museum in New York City, reflecting on Chicago's feminist art, particularly "The Dinner Party," which celebrates female figures through vulvar forms.

Communities ›

0 Communities

Final 3 defendants in Lev Tahor cult abduction case convicted of kidnapping 2 children in 2018

Luke Tress in JTA

Three members of the Lev Tahor religious cult have been convicted of child exploitation and kidnapping for abducting a 14-year-old girl and her 12-year-old brother in New York in 2018, with the brothers being the last of nine suspects to stand trial.

0 Communities

Imam who led prayers at Ramadan event co-sponsored by the Israeli embassy says he regrets it

Lauren Markoe in Forward

Imam Faizul R. Khan expressed regret for leading prayers at an interfaith Ramadan event at a Maryland synagogue that he later discovered was co-sponsored by the Israeli embassy.

0 Communities Ethics

In a first, Oregon’s Jewish federations pull investments from fossil fuels

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and the Jewish Federation of Lane County in Oregon, representing about 60,000 Jews, are the first Jewish federations in North America to divest their investment assets from the fossil fuel industry, totaling over $3 million.

0 Communities History

Why Merthyr Tydfil is rallying behind its once-abandoned synagogue

Gaby Koppel in Jewish Chronicle

The town of Merthyr Tydfil, once a thriving industrial hub in Wales, is now undergoing a revitalization effort centered around its abandoned synagogue, being transformed into a cultural center.

0 Communities Politics

Joe Lieberman's rabbi on the senator who was 'one of us'

Louis Keene in Forward

Rabbi Daniel Cohen of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, Connecticut, reflects on his congregant, the late Sen. Joseph Lieberman, who passed away at 82.

Literature ›

0 Literature Politics

The internet wants to know why Stephen Breyer's interview backdrop is so weird

Beth Harpaz in Forward

Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's new book, "Reading the Constitution," is praised as a provocative analysis of his approach to interpreting the American founding document.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Lets Jewish People Be the Heroes of Their Holocaust Story

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"Hulu's 'We Were the Lucky Ones' shifts the focus to Jewish protagonists in a Holocaust narrative, deviating from the common portrayal of non-Jewish heroes in such stories. Showrunner Erica Lipez, along with director Thomas Kail and author Georgia Hunter, aimed to center the Jewish experience by highlighting the Kurc family's survival through luck and ingenuity during World War II. The series, praised for its Jewish representation and authenticity, features a predominantly Jewish cast and portrays holiday scenes with emotional accuracy. By showcasing a different narrative of survival outside concentration camps, the show challenges preconceptions around Holocaust tales, emphasizing the varied experiences of Jewish survivors. Through its portrayal of complex heroism and themes of strength, resistance, and luck, 'We Were the Lucky Ones' offers a poignant and meaningful reflection on Jewish history and triumph in the face of tragedy."

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Talking to KC Wagner About Ending Harassment at Work:

Eleanor J. Bader in Lilith

KC Wagner, director of the Equity at Work Initiative at Cornell University, has dedicated over 40 years to addressing workplace consequences of intimate partner violence and sexual harassment.

History ›

0 History Music

A Jewish grandmother’s Coney Island memories inspire a new album by her composer grandson

Julia Gergely in JTA

Composer Alex Weiser draws inspiration from his Jewish grandmother's memories of 1930s Coney Island to create his new Yiddish and English album, "in a dark blue night."

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism

Slither.io, my favorite online video game, is letting antisemitism spoil the fun

James Corman in JTA

The popular online video game Slither.io has become a platform for hate speech, including antisemitic slurs, leading to concerns about the impact on players, particularly Jewish users.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

How October 7 exposed Irish feminists as hypocrites

Jewish Chronicle

The text discusses the author's disappointment and heartbreak over Irish feminists' failure to support Jewish victims of gender-based violence, highlighting instances where feminists ignored or downplayed the atrocities faced by Jewish women and girls at the hands of terrorists.

Education ›

0 Education Israel

Receiving stories and wrestling with pedagogic tensions post-Oct. 7

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish educators post-Oct.

0 Education Antisemitism

Combating campus antisemitism: A call for decisive action in America’s universities

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

In response to the resurgence of antisemitism on American college campuses, Mike Leven, founder of The Jewish Future Promise, emphasizes the urgent need for decisive action to combat hate targeting Jewish students.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

The Fable of Fania

Matti Leshem in Tablet

Larry Harlow, the son of Jewish parents in the Latin music scene, played a key role in the success of Fania Records, a groundbreaking label that defined Latin music in the 1970s.

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