JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Education

Yes, antisemitism is rising. But pro-Palestinian protests aren't the real threat to our campuses

Hank Kalet in Forward

The article discusses how universities, like Rutgers, are cracking down on pro-Palestinian protests, despite having diverse Jewish and Muslim populations, leading to a sense of division among students and faculty.

0 Antisemitism Education

'A culture of harassment': Hillel's CEO sees trouble for Jews in new spate of campus clashes

Lauren Markoe in Forward

Protests on American college campuses have intensified, with students establishing encampments, leading to clashes and arrests.

0 Antisemitism Education

The Desecration of a Gaza Memorial at Marquette University

Rachel Ida Buff in Jewschool

The Marquette University chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine set up a memorial for the victims of the Gaza conflict on campus, which was later desecrated by three individuals unaffiliated with the university.

0 Antisemitism Education

'They are letting the terrorists in and keeping the police out.'

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

A Jewish Israeli professor at Columbia University, Shai Davidai, was barred from the campus after trying to lead a pro-Jewish rally while a pro-Hamas tent city with 200 protesters was allowed.

0 Antisemitism History

It's time to admit: Jews have made little progress in overcoming antisemitism.

Saul Goldman in Future of Jewish

The essay reflects on the persistence of antisemitism and the lack of progress in overcoming it.

0 Antisemitism Education

Columbia protests: Israeli professor barred from campus and Congress members demand action to protect Jewish students

Luke Tress in JTA

Pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University saw Israeli professor Shai Davidai barred from campus, as Jewish members of Congress demanded action to protect Jewish students.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

The Case Against a Two-State Solution

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

The essay argues against a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, criticizing Western countries planning to recognize a Palestinian state unilaterally as a craven surrender to terrorism.

0 Israel Antisemitism

How can we mark our freedom this Pesach in a period of dread?

Jewish Chronicle

This year, as Passover approaches, the Jewish community faces an atmosphere of increased anti-Semitism and fear, leading to questioning the essence of freedom in such troubling times.

Art ›

0 Art Culture

That Passover song about the goat captivated a famous artist who wasn’t Jewish

Beth Harpaz in Forward

Artist Frank Stella, known for his Jewish-themed works despite being raised Catholic, has recently showcased his series inspired by the Passover song "Had Gadya" at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

Literature ›

0 Literature Gender/Identity

Jewish Life Stories: A pioneering women comic book artist, a British children’s book author who raised three Israeli sons

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

The article highlights the life stories of several individuals who made remarkable contributions.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

These young adult novels are expanding the way literature depicts Jewish teens

Alinea Kirshenbaum in JTA

Young adult novels like "Cool for the Summer" and "Miss You Love You Hate You Bye" are reshaping the depiction of Jewish teens in literature by offering diverse representations that go beyond historical or religious contexts.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

Hidden in this picture, the murder of 1.1 million Jews

PJ Grisar in Forward

Rebecca Erbelding, an archivist at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, discovered a unique photo album in 2006 that showcased Nazi officers enjoying leisure activities at Auschwitz, including infamous figures like Josef Mengele.

Culture ›

0 Culture Literature

Generations of immigrants to the Lower East Side are celebrated in a new picture book

Lisa Keys in JTA

Ellen Weinstein, a Lower East Side native, has created a picture book titled "Five Stories" that chronicles the lives of five immigrant families from different countries and decades who lived in the same Lower East Side tenement building.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

Inspired by Columbia example, pro-Palestinian encampments spring up at colleges nationwide

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Pro-Palestinian protests inspired by Columbia University's example have spread to colleges across the United States, leading to confrontations and arrests, with some incidents turning violent.

0 Education Antisemitism

Rising Antisemitism and Choosing Freedom

Bari Weiss in The Free Press

Amid rising antisemitism on college campuses like Columbia and Yale, Jewish students have faced verbal and physical attacks, including being told to go back to Poland and being assaulted with a Palestinian flag.

Politics ›

0 Politics Education

With trust 'broken,' Columbia descends into chaos and protests spread

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Columbia University is in turmoil as protests led by pro-Palestinian supporters have caused chaos on campus, with clashes between different groups of students amplifying tensions.