for Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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0 Politics Israel

House will vote on foreign aid package for Israel and other U.S. allies, ending delay

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The House is set to vote on approving approximately $14 billion in aid to Israel and other U.S. allies after a months-long delay, spurred by Iran's recent attack on Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Dan Helmer touts his support for Israel in Northern Virginia House primary

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

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0 Politics Education

Blue Morning

Michael Lind in Tablet

In "Where Have All the Democrats Gone?" by John Judis and Ruy Texeira, the authors critique the Democratic Party's approach of potentially ignoring working-class white voters, suggesting that Joe Biden's unpopularity and policy issues might impact the party.

0 Politics Communities

RFK Jr. Isn’t a Spoiler

Teddy Macker in Tablet

Robert Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign and his association with civil rights and labor leader Cesar Chavez have sparked both support and resistance.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A bill to create a national coordinator to fight antisemitism is drawing rare bipartisan support in Congress

Ron Kampeas in JTA

A bipartisan bill is gaining support in Congress to establish a national coordinator to combat antisemitism in the United States, aligning with President Biden's strategy announced last year to address antisemitism.

0 Politics Communities

Book Review | Ukraine’s Zelensky, Warts and All

Robert Siegel in Moment

The rise of Volodymyr Zelensky from an entertainer to the president of Ukraine is explored in two biographies "The Showman" by Simon Shuster and "Zelensky: Ukraine's President and His Country" by Steven Derix and Marina Shelkunova.

0 Politics Israel

Iran and John Fetterman's Moral Compass

Emes Ve-Emunah

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, known for his unconventional style and strong progressive reputation, surprised many by becoming a staunch supporter of Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Whisper it, but Joe Biden might be the Jews’ greatest ever friend

Jewish Chronicle

President Joe Biden has emerged as a strong ally of Israel through his recent efforts to create an international coalition, including key Arab countries, to protect Israel from a significant missile and drone attack.

0 Politics History

Homage to Orwell

Matti Friedman in Jewish Review of Books

The text reflects on the enduring relevance of George Orwell's work, particularly his journalistic integrity and clear, urgent writing style which continues to serve as a compass for those seeking clarity in a complex world.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

My tax dollars — and yours — are helping hold my sister hostage

Emma Tsurkov in Forward

Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Jewish academic kidnapped in Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, has been held captive for over a year while her sister, Emma Tsurkov, grapples with the unsettling realization that her tax dollars are indirectly supporting her sister's captors through U.S. aid to Iraq.

0 Politics Israel

How Israel and Iran Came to the Brink of All-Out War

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

The text discusses the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, highlighting Israel's increased recklessness in its attacks on Iran after October 7, including targeting the Iranian embassy compound in Damascus.

0 Politics Israel

How Israel blocked most of Iran’s rockets from reaching its borders

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider

Israel's Defense Forces successfully intercepted 99% of the threats from Iran during an unprecedented drone and missile attack, with cooperation from the U.S., Britain, France, and regional allies like Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

Sports ›

0 Sports Communities

Ken Holtzman, winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history, dies at 78

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Ken Holtzman, the winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history, passed away at the age of 78.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

First they came for the Jews... Yawn.

Future of Jewish

The text discusses the famous poem by Pastor Martin Niemöller about not speaking out against oppression until it directly affects oneself, highlighting the ongoing issue of antisemitism against Jews and the lack of widespread action to address it.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Israeli Actress Moran Ronsenblatt on that Harrowing ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Birth Scene

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Israeli actress Moran Rosenblatt discusses her roles in two Holocaust-related projects: the lesbian rom-com "Kiss Me Kosher" and Hulu's drama "We Were the Lucky Ones."

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Food

These Easy Passover Seder Recipes Are Kid-Friendly

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

This article discusses easy Passover Seder recipes that are kid-friendly.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Culture

Jewish teen who knew OJ: A family tragedy, not about race

Robin Washington in Forward

Aryeh Shmuel, a Jewish man who had interactions with O.J. Simpson, reflects on the Simpson case, emphasizing that it was more of a family tragedy than a racial issue.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Iran Tests the U.S.-Israel Alliance

Nathan Guttman in Moment

The article discusses Iran's recent attack on Israel and the subsequent response from the U.S.-Israel alliance.

0 Israel History

Weeping for Babylon - Avi Shlaim discusses the factors behind the exodus of Iraqi Jews and how the concept of the “Arab-Jew” can chart an alternative future.

Zvi Ben-Dor Benite in Jewish Currents

Avi Shlaim's discussion of the exodus of Iraqi Jews sheds light on the abrupt dissolution of Jewish life in Iraq following the establishment of Israel, which led to anti-Jewish legislation and a subsequent emigration of the community in the 1950s.

0 Israel Philosophy

Alien Encounters

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The text discusses encountering aliens who appear to be living among humans, particularly in Israel.

0 Israel Politics

Israel weighs how to respond to Iran attack as Biden urges restraint

Ben Sales in JTA

Israel is currently grappling with how to respond to a recent direct Iranian attack on its territory, which was thwarted with minimal casualties.

0 Israel Politics

An Open Letter to the ‘People of Palestine’

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text is an open letter addressed to the people of Palestine, highlighting the failures and challenges faced by Palestinians in establishing a self-sustaining state, urging them to strategically accept living alongside an independent Jewish state for lasting peace.

0 Israel Politics

In 1991, Iraq attacked. Israel's far-right leader didn't retaliate. Is Netanyahu capable of the same wise choice?

Larry Cohler-Esses in Forward

Despite calls for retaliation from some Israeli leaders following Iran's recent attack on Israel, others advocate for de-escalation to focus on ongoing missions.

0 Israel Politics

JI journalists reflect on Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel

Tamara Zieve in Jewish Insider

Iran launched a significant attack on Israel with hundreds of drones and missiles following an Israeli strike in Damascus, causing anxiety and preparation across the country.

0 Israel Antisemitism

What the hell is going on?

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

"Future of Jewish" newsletter covers recent events in the Jewish world, including Iran's attack on Israel, discrepancies in Palestinian casualty data, critique of a Jewish museum in San Francisco, Amnesty International's report on a Palestinian prisoner, and media portrayal of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

99 problems and a lamb ain't one: What the Talmud says about Trump’s hush money trial

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Jury selection has commenced in the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump, drawing attention to what the Talmud says about payments and tainted sources.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Should Britain have a law against blasphemy?

Jewish Chronicle

The discussion explores the idea of reintroducing a blasphemy law in the UK considering Noahide laws' prohibition on blasphemy.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

What losing Tikkun means to me — and to the rest of the Jewish world

Jo Ellen Green Kaiser in Forward

The article reflects on the closure of Tikkun magazine, founded by Michael Lerner, and its impact on the author and the broader Jewish community.

Food ›

0 Food History

Talk of the Table | The Versatile, Vengeful, Volatile Onion

Diane M. Bolz in Moment

Onions have a rich history and significance in Jewish culture and cuisine.

Art ›

0 Art Philosophy

Book Review | An Ancient Book Illuminates Our Troubled Times

Amy E. Schwartz in Moment

Debra Band's illustrated volume "Qohelet: Searching for a Life Worth Living" with commentary by Menachem Fisch delves into the existential ponderings of the biblical book of Kohelet, or Ecclesiastes, attributed to King Solomon.

0 Art Music

Nice singing, shame about almost everything else

Jewish Chronicle

A review of the Royal Opera House's new production of Carmen highlights the excellent singing by Aigul Akhmetshina as Carmen, with praise for her voice and stage presence.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Gaza war has reignited the same racial conflicts raised by the OJ trial

Hadley Freeman in Jewish Chronicle

The text discusses how the Gaza war has reignited racial conflicts similar to those raised during the OJ Simpson trial.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

Anita Kinney in Tablet

The University of California, Berkeley Law professor Catherine Fisk and her husband, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, faced controversy when student Malak Afaneh claimed Fisk assaulted her during a dinner at their home.

History ›

0 History Antisemitism

The end of history and the donning of the kittel

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

In this piece, Mark Charendoff reflects on the concept of history as explored by Francis Fukuyama's "The End of History?" and its relevance to current events in the Jewish context.

0 History Politics

The end of history and the donning of the kittel

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

The article reflects on Francis Fukuyama's idea of the "end of history" as the final evolution to liberal democracy, which has been challenged by recent events such as the resurgence of totalitarian regimes, radical Islamism, and growing antisemitism.

0 History Language

Why Edmund Wilson Saw Judaism as the Key to America’s Cultural Survival

Shalom Goldman in Tablet

Edmund Wilson, a prominent literary critic, delved into the study of Hebrew in the 1950s, merging his familial connections to Presbyterian and scholarly traditions with a newfound interest in Jewish intellectualism as reflected in his visits to Israel and writings on Jewish authors like S.Y. Agnon.

Culture ›

0 Culture Art

Going for the Gold

Jamie Betesh Carter in Tablet

Mara Bernstein, a vintage jewelry enthusiast, transitioned from publishing to launching Pennyweight Prizefighter, a vintage jewelry business specializing in unique pieces rich in history.

Torah ›

0 Torah Gender/Identity

Put a Mirror on Your Seder Table

Leah Sarna in Lehrhaus

The article emphasizes the importance of including the stories of enslaved Jewish women in the Passover Seder narrative, focusing on the challenges faced by these women during the Exodus from Egypt.

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