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Communities ›

Pro-Israel protesters reportedly followed, attacked UCLA student reporters leaving encampment melee

Louis Keene in Forward

Pro-Israel protesters reportedly attacked UCLA student reporters who were covering a melee at a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.

0 Communities Education

Jewish professionals: It’s time to focus on homecomings, not journeys

eJewishPhilanthropy

The text discusses the prevalent use of the metaphor of the "Jewish journey" in describing Jewish experiences and suggests shifting focus to a new metaphor: "Jewish homecoming."

0 Communities Politics

Brown University board to vote on Israel divestment following agreement with protesters

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Brown University reached an agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters to end their encampment in exchange for a campus-wide vote in October on divesting from companies doing business in Israel.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Food

In ‘Unfrosted,’ Jerry Seinfeld plays with his food

PJ Grisar in Forward

Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut film "Unfrosted" takes a comedic look at the origin of Pop-Tarts, focusing on a Kellogg's product developer named Bob Cabana in the 1960s.

0 Television/Film Holidays

Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Helped Star Robin Weigert Reconnect to the Beauty of Jewish Rituals

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Robin Weigert, known for her role in Hulu's Holocaust drama "We Were the Lucky Ones," discusses her deep connection to her character Nechuma and Jewish traditions in an interview.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Student activists aren't antisemites; they're partners in a dance of death

Jay Michaelson in Forward

Student activists engaging in anti-Israel protests on college campuses are criticized for their extreme tactics and rhetoric that go beyond advocating for peace to calling for Israel's destruction.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Not in Our Name

The Editors in Tablet

The text discusses the importance of free speech in American society, emphasizing that while some speech may be offensive or disturbing, it is protected under the Constitution.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Anatomy of a Moral Panic - The repressive machine currently arrayed against campus protests follows a familiar pattern.

Adam Haber and Matylda Figlerowicz in Jewish Currents

Pro-Palestine student protests on college campuses are met with violent crackdowns, justified by some mainstream media as necessary to combat alleged antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Education

90 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Dartmouth, college that drew rare kudos for its Oct. 7 response

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Dartmouth College faced a noteworthy incident as 90 pro-Palestinian protesters, including former Jewish studies department chair Annelise Orleck, were arrested during a campus encampment standoff with state riot police.

0 Antisemitism Politics

7 at Northwestern resign over deal to dismantle encampment

Lauren Markoe in Forward

Seven members of Northwestern University's committee to combat antisemitism resigned following the university's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters leading to the dismantling of their encampment without consulting the committee first.

0 Antisemitism Education

Former Dartmouth Jewish studies chair thrown to the ground by police as 90 protesters are arrested

Andrew Lapin in JTA

During a pro-Palestinian encampment protest at Dartmouth College, a former chair of the Jewish Studies department, Annelise Orleck, was thrown to the ground and arrested by police along with 90 other protesters.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Biden on campus pro-Palestinian protests: ‘Dissent must never lead to disorder,’ but don’t call federal troops

Ron Kampeas in JTA

President Joe Biden addressed the pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, emphasizing the importance of maintaining order while preserving the right to protest.

0 Antisemitism Education

Jewish groups demand further action to combat antisemitism at Columbia

Luke Tress in JTA

Jewish groups are advocating for more decisive action to address antisemitism at Columbia University following clashes related to a pro-Palestinian encampment.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Is McCarthyism Alive and Well on Capitol Hill?

Dan Freedman in Moment

The article explores whether McCarthyism is present in Capitol Hill today, particularly in relation to recent congressional hearings on campus antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Education

At UCLA, where police are clearing encampment, Jews on campus say pro-Israel violence has undercut them

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Tensions have escalated at UCLA as pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian activism clash on campus.

0 Antisemitism Education

It will take courage to stop UK campuses from turning into their US counterparts

Jewish Chronicle

The article highlights the growing concerns about rising hostility towards Jewish students on UK campuses, with a focus on recent protests emulating movements from US campuses.

0 Antisemitism Politics

House passes bill that would enshrine contentious and popular antisemitism definition into US law

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill known as the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which seeks to enshrine the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism into U.S. law.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she opposed antisemitism bill because it rejects ‘Gospel’ that ‘the Jews’ handed Jesus to executioners

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her past associations with antisemitic ideas, opposed a bill against antisemitism, citing concerns about Christian expression and the portrayal of Jews in the New Testament.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

More than 25% of arrested Columbia protesters were not connected to the university, police say

Luke Tress in JTA

During the recent police clearing of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University, it was revealed that over 25% of the 112 arrested individuals at Hamilton Hall were not affiliated with the university.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Inside the College Democrats’ antisemitism problem

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

The College Democrats of America faced internal strife over handling antisemitism amid campus protests, causing conflict with the Jewish caucus leaders who accused the organization of neglecting antisemitism to push an anti-Israel agenda.

0 Politics Antisemitism

'USA! USA!': What happens when conservative students join with pro-Israel Jews

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

In a tense atmosphere at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, a new coalition of conservative students and pro-Israel Jews has clashed with pro-Palestinian activists, reflecting a larger national trend.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Opinion | Silencing Criticism in the Name of Antisemitism Awareness

Omer Bartov in Moment

The article discusses the implications of the Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA) passed by the House of Representatives, aiming to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism in the United States.

0 Politics Education

I’m a Harvard professor. The extremism of student protesters reminds me of the worst I saw as an undergraduate in the 1960s

Steve Kelman in Forward

Harvard professor Steve Kelman reflects on the extremism of student protesters in a recent article, drawing parallels between current pro-Palestinian activism and the radicalism he observed during his undergraduate years in the late 1960s.

0 Politics Israel

Protesters, Police, the Media, and Saudi Arabia

Emes Ve-Emunah

The author criticizes mainstream media for biased reporting on clashes between police and pro-Palestinian demonstrators at UCLA, portraying the police negatively and overlooking protester law-breaking.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Barron Trump: American Caesar? Plus. . .

Oliver Wiseman in The Free Press

The text discusses various topics including a Gaza encampment at a college campus, the perceived future role of Barron Trump as an American Caesar according to online memes, controversies surrounding NPR CEO Katherine Maher, and external actors' involvement in campus protests, particularly related to pro-Palestine activism.

0 Politics Ethics

And the Prize for Photography Goes to ... Hamas?

Alison Leigh Cowan in Tablet

The Reynolds Journalism Institute awarded the Associated Press the Team Picture Story of the Year for a collection of photos including ones by Gazan-based freelancers that depicted distressing scenes from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Education

Peter Savodnik: The Kids vs. the Empire

Peter Savodnik in The Free Press

Students at Cal Poly Humboldt staged a Gaza encampment protest demanding divestment from Israel, with university officials estimating millions in damage.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Israel

From the Newsletter | A Visit to the GW Protest Encampment

Jennifer Bardi in Moment

The text describes a visit to a student encampment at George Washington University, where pro-Palestinian demonstrations were taking place.

0 Holocaust Education

A Survivor’s Class Photo

Nomi Kaltmann in Tablet

The article discusses the significance of a class photo belonging to the author's grandfather, who survived the Holocaust, and his classmates who were mostly killed by the Nazis.

0 Holocaust History

Peacock’s ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ Is a Love Story Set in the Darkest of Places

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is a TV series based on a bestselling novel, telling the story of Lali Sokolov in Auschwitz, particularly his love with Gita Furman.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ Glorifies Love. Should It?

Talia Liben Yarmush in Hadassah

"The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a new limited streaming series based on the novel of the same name, depicts the love story between Holocaust survivors Lale Sokolov and Gita Furman in Auschwitz.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Just how accurate is the Peacock series 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz?'

Andrew Silverstein in Forward

The Peacock series "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," based on a book of the same name, portrays the true story of Lali and Gita, two Jewish survivors of Auschwitz-Birkenau who fall in love.

0 Holocaust Literature

The Tattooist of Auschwitz review: ‘We see the brutality and the desperation’

Jewish Chronicle

"The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is a television adaptation based on a bestselling novel by Heather Morris, portraying the life of Lale Sokolov, a tattooist at Auschwitz who falls in love during the Holocaust.

Art ›

0 Art Culture

Irving Penn: Anxious American Photographer

Jonah Raskin in Tablet

Irving Penn, a renowned American fashion photographer, captured the essence of the Summer of Love in San Francisco in 1967, photographing iconic figures like the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin.

Israel ›

0 Israel Antisemitism

My Friends Wish I Was Dead

Phoebe Stern in Tablet

The author recounts the challenges faced by Zionist students on college campuses, including fear of wearing Jewish symbols and being targeted with anti-Semitic comments and threats.

0 Israel Politics

Reporter’s notebook: Covering Israel’s war-torn north is an exercise in dodging danger

Uriel Heilman in JTA

The article describes the experience of a reporter visiting Israel's northern war zone, facing dangers posed by Hezbollah attacks.

0 Israel Politics

The hostage deal negotiations are not what most people think.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses various topics related to Jewish identity, Israel, and international relations.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Israel’s Citizen-Soldiers

Emily Benedek in Tablet

Ari Kalker, a citizen-soldier who served in the IDF in Gaza, reflects on the challenges of transitioning between military duty and family life as a reservist.

0 Israel Politics

Saving Hamas

Lee Smith in Tablet

The text discusses the Biden administration's controversial stance towards Hamas, emphasizing their protection and support for the terror group despite its actions.

0 Israel Politics

Mourn, Protest, Barbecue

Jessica Steinberg in Hadassah

In response to the turbulent events in Israel, including protests against the government's policies and the aftermath of terrorist attacks, Israelis have been mourning, protesting, and seeking hope during commemorations like Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut.

Education ›

0 Education Ethics

Academia's Wild Divorce From Reality: What in the world is happening to education?

Simon Lucas in Future of Jewish

The essay discusses academia's role in the Israeli military conflict in Gaza, highlighting moral philosophers' differing views on the actions of Israel and Hamas.

0 Education Antisemitism

'USA! USA!': What happens when conservative students join with pro-Israel Jews

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

A recent incident at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, highlighted a new campus coalition of primarily young Jewish students actively opposing Gaza solidarity encampments and demonstrating in defense of Israel.

0 Education Politics

At Binghamton University — known to attract Jews but not activists — students set up encampment

Adam Janos in Forward

Pro-Palestinian activists set up an encampment at Binghamton University, known for its high Jewish student population, demanding divestment from Israel, a Palestine studies department, and a university statement against Islamophobia.

0 Education Antisemitism

Columbia squandered ample opportunities to chart a path without involving police

Lux Alptraum in Forward

The article discusses the recent events at Columbia University, particularly the involvement of the NYPD to remove pro-Palestinian student protesters from campus, leading to criticism of the university's handling of the situation.

0 Education Politics

At UCLA, Jewish students say pro-Israel violence has undercut their advocacy

Jacob Gurvis in Forward

Tensions have escalated at UCLA between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups, leading to violent clashes on campus.

0 Education Politics

Normal Kids Get F*cked

Ani Wilcenski in Tablet

A recent incident at UNC Chapel Hill involving fraternity brothers harassed by anti-Israel protesters as they hoisted the American flag has sparked online support and nearly $400,000 in donations for the fraternity.

Culture ›

0 Culture Antisemitism

I’m a Jewish linguist, and unlike some in Congress, I think ‘Ashkenormativity’ is a perfectly fine word

Sarah Bunin Benor in JTA

The article discusses the concept of Ashkenormativity, a term referring to the assumption that Ashkenazi Jewish culture is the default within Jewish communities.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Education

This Apple Falls Far From the Tree: Portrait of my Mother

Guest Blogger in Lilith

The text portrays a conversation between the author and her mother, exploring the mother's upbringing in Kavkaz, with its strict gender roles and cultural norms.

0 Gender/Identity

Motherless Child

Esther Kook in Hadassah

The author reflects on feeling like a motherless child despite her mother being alive, detailing her mother's erratic behavior that went unexplained in the 1960s.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays

Still in the Passover mood? ‘Exagoge’ is your Seder on steroids

PJ Grisar in Forward

"Exagoge" is a complex and innovative theater piece by playwright and director Edward Einhorn, blending elements of a contemporary Seder on the Upper West Side with an operatic retelling of a 2,200-year-old Greek play about the Exodus story.

Food ›

0 Food Communities

Brazilian chef David Hertz is using food to bring about social change

Zev Stub in JTA

Brazilian Jewish chef David Hertz is utilizing food as a tool for social change in Brazil.

Miscellaneous

Hundreds of police dismantle UCLA encampment after standoff with protesters

Louis Keene in Forward

In a tense standoff, law enforcement dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA after a prolonged confrontation with protesters.

History ›

0 History Israel

Antisemitism → Jewish Strength

Jewdicious

Antisemitism has deep historical roots that have evolved over time, with Jews facing persecution and discrimination across different regions.

Literature ›

0 Literature History

How Jewish literature and activism shaped the work of Paul Auster

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

Paul Auster, a celebrated author who recently passed away, was heavily influenced by Jewish literature and family heritage throughout his works, drawing inspiration from poets like Charles Reznikoff and Paul Celan.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

The Reform of Agudah

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The text criticizes a recent statement by the Moetzes Gedolei Torah of Agudas Yisrael in America, highlighting logical and historical contradictions in their position on military service and Torah study.

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