for Thursday, April 11, 2024

Communities ›

0 Communities Culture

Maggie Phillips in Tablet

In San Francisco's Hayes Valley, a modern-day salon called The Commons is reimagining intellectual and spiritual gatherings, attracting young professionals seeking a sense of community and deeper connections beyond traditional religious institutions.

0 Communities Politics

Union for Reform Judaism pledges to divest millions from fossil fuel industry

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

The Union for Reform Judaism, representing the largest American Jewish denomination, has committed to divesting from the fossil fuel industry to address the climate crisis, guided by Jewish teachings of environmental stewardship.

0 Communities Israel

What’s happened to Zionism and Anglo-Jewry?

Jewish Chronicle

The late Rabbi Dr. Sidney Brichto, a strong advocate for Israel within Progressive Jewish circles, felt that the term Zionism had been so distorted by its opponents that it should be retired, as it had become a target for antisemitism.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Pittsburgh Strong: A city of collaboration and resilience

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

The text discusses the resilience and collaboration within Pittsburgh's Jewish community following various challenges including the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, COVID-19 pandemic, and recent antisemitic incidents.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Pittsburgh Strong: A city of collaboration and resilience

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

The article discusses Pittsburgh's resilience and collaboration following challenges such as the Tree of Life synagogue massacre, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the crisis in Ukraine.

0 Communities Holidays

This Pesach, the big battles will be with our inner voices

Jewish Chronicle

This article discusses the internal struggles many Jews are facing this Pesach, with tensions around festivals like Purim and Simchat Torah in light of recent events in Israel.

0 Communities

Strategic compassion: Infusing ‘Hineni’ into the heart of Jewish philanthropy

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

The discussion delves into the intersection of strategy and compassion in Jewish philanthropy, emphasizing the importance of incorporating the concept of Hineni, meaning "Here I am," into giving practices.

0 Communities Leadership

Strategic compassion: Infusing ‘Hineni’ into the heart of Jewish philanthropy

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

The article discusses the balance between strategy and compassion in Jewish philanthropy.

0 Communities Culture

Yossi Gluck // Next Level Events London Ltd

Nesanel Gantz in Ami

Yossi Gluck, a skilled event planner based in the UK, is known for organizing high-end luxury events with meticulous attention to detail and a one-stop-shop approach.

0 Communities Culture

Yossi Gluck // Next Level Events London Ltd

Nesanel Gantz in Ami

Yossi Gluck, an event planner based in the UK, is known for his high-end luxury events catering to various budgets while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

0 Communities Politics

Meet Argentina’s Axel Wahnish, the first rabbi ever to be appointed as an ambassador to Israel

Juan Melamed in JTA

Argentina is on the cusp of confirming Rabbi Shimon Axel Wahnish as its ambassador to Israel, a historic appointment as the first rabbi ever to serve in this role.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Arsonist

Dumisani Washington in Tablet

Tucker Carlson, known for his America First stance, criticized Israel for mistreating Christians, interviewing Pastor Munther Isaac who lives under the Palestinian Authority.

0 Politics Communities

Why I Resigned From the DC Abortion Fund

Allison Tombros Korman in Tablet

The author resigned from their position at the DC Abortion Fund (DCAF) due to the organization's shift towards aligning with a specific perspective on the Israel-Gaza conflict, which they found to be one-sided and insensitive.

0 Politics Israel

Israelis feel scared and abandoned — mostly by their own state

David Christopher Kaufman in Forward

Many Israelis are feeling scared and abandoned by their own government amid ongoing conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah.

0 Politics Israel

Jewish groups signal new interest in Gaza aid following Israel’s strike on World Central Kitchen workers

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Following an Israeli military strike on World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza that drew international criticism, a range of Jewish groups are now showing increased interest in aiding Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Hamas says it cannot produce 40 hostages meeting criteria for ceasefire deal, according to reports

Beth Harpaz in Forward

Hamas has reported that they cannot produce 40 hostages meeting the criteria for a ceasefire deal with Israel, raising doubts about the prisoner exchange negotiations.

0 Politics Education

Israeli academics face backlash after signing letter accusing Israel of ‘plausible genocide’ in Gaza

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

Israeli academics, including Regev Nathansohn from Sapir College, are facing backlash after signing a petition accusing Israel of possible genocide in Gaza and urging the US to stop arming Israel during its conflict with Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

What we talk about when we talk about Netanyahu

Jewish Chronicle

The discussion on Israel has evolved to become more about the individuals discussing it rather than the country itself, serving as a reflection of their political and personal identities.

0 Politics Israel

Why Trump turning on Netanyahu is actually bad for Biden

Jewish Chronicle

Former President Donald Trump is leveraging his strained relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to criticize Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza war, aiming to outflank President Joe Biden, who is struggling to disentangle himself from Netanyahu.

0 Politics History

Sinister Syndromes // Rebellious Russians and US diplomats, beware!

Avi Shafran in Ami

The text discusses the pattern of mysterious deaths, known as Sudden Russian Death Syndrome (SRDS), involving individuals critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin or who have crossed him.

0 Politics Communities

Sinister Syndromes // Rebellious Russians and US diplomats, beware!

Avi Shafran in Ami

Sinister Syndromes discusses the "Sudden Russian Death Syndrome," detailing mysterious deaths of individuals critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Tikkun Olam means executing terrorists.

Benjamin Kerstein in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the concept of Tikkun Olam, often translated as "fixing the world," in the context of executing terrorists as a means of self-defense and protection, particularly in Israel.

0 Politics Culture

Obama’s Americans

Michael Lind in Tablet

Former President Barack Obama, in a speech at a fundraiser, highlighted the diversity of America as a crucial element that unites individuals under a common set of rules, challenging the concept of a shared American identity prior to 1965.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Is Biden losing his voice against rising antisemitism?

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Amid a concerning rise in antisemitism in the U.S., President Biden initially spoke out against it but has been criticized for not addressing the issue more recently.

0 Politics Communities

Yonkers City Council tables a ceasefire resolution that both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups opposed

Luke Tress in JTA

The Yonkers City Council recently tabled a Gaza ceasefire resolution after facing opposition from both pro-Palestinian groups, including an anti-Zionist Jewish organization, and Jewish residents who disagreed with the proposal for a ceasefire without the release of hostages.

0 Politics Communities

Matti Friedman: Why I Got a Gun

Matti Friedman in The Free Press

In a personal account from Jerusalem, author Matti Friedman reflects on the surge in gun permit applications following a series of violent attacks by Hamas terrorists.

Music ›

0 Music History

All That Jazz

Larry Tye in Tablet

The article highlights the historical alliance between Blacks and Jews in promoting human rights and their shared love for jazz, focusing on the relationships between Black jazz legends Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and their Jewish managers.

0 Music Communities

‘Amy Winehouse will be massive’: How the JC reported on the ‘feisty Jewish’ songwriter before she went stratospheric

Jewish Chronicle

The Jewish Chronicle recognized Amy Winehouse's talent early on, predicting her massive success in the music industry despite her unconventional Jewish upbringing.

0 Music Television/Film

Amy Winehouse biopic was the inevitable next step in the commercialisation of the vulnerable star

Jewish Chronicle

The upcoming biopic "Back to Black" about Amy Winehouse explores the vulnerable star's life, particularly focusing on the period between her albums "Frank" and "Back to Black."

0 Music Culture

Jewish and African-American folk music traditions to entwine at the Brooklyn Fiddle Summit

Julia Gergely in JTA

The Brooklyn Fiddle Summit will bring together the klezmer virtuosity of violinist Zo Aqua and the African-American folk music of the Ebony Hillbillies for a unique performance in New York City, exploring the shared themes of these seemingly disparate genres.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

‘This is not your house’: Anti-Israel protester disrupts Berkeley law dean’s backyard dinner, refuses to leave

Maya Mirsky in Forward

At a spring dinner for graduating students hosted by UC Berkeley's law school dean Erwin Chemerinsky and his wife, a pro-Palestinian protester disrupted the event with a speech about the Palestinians' plight.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Alex Edelman’s ‘Just For Us’ Is the Jewish Comedy Special We Need Right Now

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Alex Edelman's comedy special "Just For Us" explores themes of antisemitism, Jewish identity, and assimilation, with a focus on a Jewish comedian crashing a white supremacist meeting in Queens.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Synagogue in Oldenburg, Germany, is targeted with Molotov cocktail; hundreds rally in solidarity with Jewish community

Toby Axelrod in JTA

The Jewish community in Oldenburg, Germany, faced an attempted arson attack on its synagogue with a Molotov cocktail.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Why are the Jews overlooking their natural allies?

Jewish Chronicle

The article discusses how individuals from non-Jewish backgrounds, like Hindus and Sikhs, have a different perspective on and understanding of antisemitism due to not being part of cultures influenced by centuries of animosity towards Jews.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Letters to the editor 12 April 2024

Jewish Chronicle

The letters to the editor cover various topics.

0 Antisemitism

Defense admits Blaze Bernstein's ‘unlawful killing’ in first day of long-awaited trial

Louis Keene in Forward

In the trial for the murder of Blaze Bernstein, accused killer Samuel Woodward admitted to unlawfully killing Bernstein but claimed it was not premeditated.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Television/Film

A Queens-based Holocaust survivor remembers her real-life rescuer played by Anthony Hopkins in ‘One Life’

Steve North in JTA

Hanna Slome, a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor in Queens, reveals her life-changing experience of being rescued by Sir Nicholas Winton during the Holocaust, depicted in the film "One Life" with Anthony Hopkins.

0 Holocaust

Jewish Life Stories: A tech couple killed in a private plane crash, a Holocaust survivor who arrested a top Nazi

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

The article features the life stories of individuals from the Jewish community, including Liron and Naomi Petrushka, a tech couple who died in a private plane crash, Norman A. Miller, a Holocaust survivor who captured a high-ranking Nazi, Dr. Frederick Golomb, a pioneering physician in cancer treatment, and Stanley L. Blumenstein, former principal of the Bronx High School of Science.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Faith and Family in ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’

Susan Hornik in Hadassah

"We Were the Lucky Ones" on Hulu shines a light on the importance of faith and family in surviving hardship, depicting a Polish Jewish family's struggles during the Holocaust.

0 Holocaust Israel

Weaponization and Denial - Since October 7th, Israel’s use of evidentiary claims as justification for its devastation of Gaza has fed a countervailing strain of untruth.

Linda Kinstler in Jewish Currents

In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks in Gaza, Israeli documentaries like #NOVA and Bearing Witness aim to provide evidence and counter denial of the violence that occurred, particularly focusing on the killings and kidnappings by Hamas fighters.

Israel ›

0 Israel Jewish Law

‘Are Your Brothers To Go to War While You Stay Here?’: On Haredim Drafting to the IDF

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty

In a response to Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's opposition to forced conscription of yeshiva students, Rabbi Dr. Tamir Granot discusses his son, Amitai, who voluntarily enlisted in the army and was killed in the line of duty against Hezbollah.

0 Israel Antisemitism

True Pro-Palestinians Versus Fraudsters: Which one are you?

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the distinction between true pro-Palestinians and what the author labels as "fraudsters" in terms of their perspectives and actions towards Israel and Palestine.

0 Israel History

Who Has Another Land?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The text discusses the emotional and historical significance of the Israeli slogan "Ein Li Eretz Acheret, I have no other country," highlighting the fact that for many Jews, Israel is their only homeland due to historical persecutions and lack of acceptance in other countries.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

Princeton joins list of Ivy Leagues under Title VI antisemitism investigation, against the wishes of its Jewish leaders

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Princeton University is now under investigation for allegations of antisemitism following complaints about pro-Palestinian protests on campus.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Communities

To mark our brokenness this Passover, let’s scale back the matzah on our seder tables

Rabbi Elie Kaunfer in JTA

In light of recent tragedies affecting both Israelis and Palestinians, the author suggests a symbolic change for the Passover seder by using only two matzot instead of the usual three to evoke the experience of scarcity and suffering in captivity.

0 Holidays Culture

I confess – I dread Pesach cleaning

Jewish Chronicle

The author expresses dread and humor about the laborious task of cleaning for Pesach, highlighting the challenges of ensuring the home is chametz-free for Passover.

Food ›

0 Food Communities

Herby Green Salad with Matzo Croutons

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

The author discusses the joy of experiencing a solar eclipse in NYC and shares photos capturing the magical moment.

0 Food Culture

All I want for Pesach is a (kosher) air fryer

Jewish Chronicle

Pesach can feel like a kitchen-driven servitude with endless cooking.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Communities

The Young Posek of Bnei Brak // A visit with Rav Amram Fried

Ami Magazine in Ami

Rav Amram Fried, a prominent posek in Bnei Brak, has a team of rabbanim assisting him in answering halachic queries through a hotline that receives around 1,800 calls daily, with last Erev Yom Kippur reaching 8,400 calls.

0 Jewish Law Communities

The Young Posek of Bnei Brak // A visit with Rav Amram Fried

Ami Magazine in Ami

Rav Amram Fried, a prominent posek in Bnei Brak, used to handle halachic questions himself but due to the high volume of inquiries, he now oversees a team of rabbanim who respond to around 1,800 daily calls on a halachic hotline, often following his rulings closely.

Literature ›

0 Literature History

Rivers Crashing Inside

Jake Marmer in Tablet

In the early 1970s, New York poets Lewis Warsh and David Rosenberg discussed the French surrealist Robert Desnos and his book "Night of Loveless Nights," highlighting a significant moment in literary and secular Jewish culture.

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