for Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Antisemitism ›

TV review: Tokyo Vice: ‘The meticulous recreation of a very strange world’

"Tokyo Vice" season two on BBC1 continues to captivate viewers with its depiction of Japan's criminal underworld through the eyes of Jake Adelstein, a Jewish American journalist who breaks into the insular world of Japanese journalism to expose yakuza criminality.

0 Antisemitism Israel

Nazi comparisons are wrong, whoever is making them

Jewish Chronicle

In a discussion about Jewish anxiety and antisemitism, the author emphasizes that while there is a concerning spike in antisemitism today, it is not comparable to the Holocaust era as it is not state-sanctioned.

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Eric Gertler // U.S. News & World Report

Nesanel Gantz in Ami

Eric Gertler, CEO and chairman of U.S. News & World Report, has successfully steered the company from print to online platforms, making it a trusted source for important decision-making.

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With antisemitism scandal behind him, Kyrie Irving is thriving — and Jewish Mavericks fans are cheering him on

Louis Keene in Forward

Since his antisemitism scandal, NBA star Kyrie Irving has not only moved to the Dallas Mavericks but has also helped elevate the team to the Western Conference Finals.

0 Antisemitism Education

Campus Protests in the Voices of the Students Who Experienced Them

Dan Freedman in Moment

The text features first-hand accounts from three Jewish students, Noa Fay, Meirav Solomon, and Zack Singerman, who experienced campus protests related to Israel and Palestine at Columbia University, Tufts University, and The Jewish Theological Seminary.

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Angry at MIT’s Jewish president, a Jewish alumni group has a plot to oust her

Steve Marantz in Forward

A group of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) alumni, including Arthur Carp, is planning a hostile takeover of the MIT Board to oust the current president, Sally Kornbluth, due to their dissatisfaction with her handling of antisemitism, pro-Palestinian protests, and embrace of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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Jewish president of Northwestern, under fire for making deal with protesters, is next to take hot seat in Congress

Duncan Agnew in Forward

Northwestern University President Michael Schill, a Jewish leader, faced backlash from both pro-Palestinian protesters and Jewish nonprofits, including the Anti-Defamation League, for making a deal with protesters to remove their encampment in exchange for information about university investments.

Politics ›

0 Politics Education

The identitarians and Islamists have joined under a chupah of hatred

Jewish Chronicle

The text discusses a growing anti-Jewish sentiment on American university campuses where identitarian groups and Islamists have formed an alliance under the guise of organizations like Students for Justice in Palestine, aiming to push Jews off campuses.

0 Politics Israel

Karim Khan chose to act when Israel’s leadership is at its most isolated and vulnerable

Jewish Chronicle

Karim Khan, the new prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, initially focused on investigating crimes by groups like Daesh and the Taliban, avoiding scrutiny of Western nations.

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Israel made a terrible tactical blunder in targeting the AP — one it's made many times before

Dan Perry in Forward

The article discusses Israel's recent decision to confiscate video equipment used by the Associated Press (AP) near Gaza, under the guise of national security concerns.

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There's a real outrage involving the International Criminal Court, Israel and Hamas. It isn't what you think

Emily Tamkin in Forward

The article discusses the outrage over the International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants for leaders of both Hamas and Israel.

0 Politics Israel

The Ugly Lessons of October 7

Eugene Kontorovich in Tablet

Hamas's brutal terrorist attack on October 7 has paradoxically garnered significant support for the Palestinian cause, particularly among top Democratic policymakers and the Western world, leading to a push for Palestinian statehood and increased demonization of Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Video of Israelis trashing Gaza aid leads to clashes between rival activists

Deborah Danan in JTA

Right-wing Israeli activists were caught on video trashing aid intended for Gaza, causing controversy and division within their own ranks.

0 Politics Music

Eden Golan Sings Original Eurovision Entry, ‘October Rain,’ to the Families of Hostages Held in Gaza

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Eden Golan, Israeli singer of the Eurovision entry "Hurricane," which had to be rewritten to remove political references, showcased the original version, "October Rain," at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv as a gesture of solidarity with those held in Gaza.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The ICC has perverted the very meaning of justice

Jewish Chronicle

The article criticizes the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan's decision to pursue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders alongside Hamas members, arguing that equating Israel with a terrorist organization like Hamas is unjust and morally repugnant.

0 Politics History

The Palestinians do not want your two-state solution.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is complex, rooted in historical, ideological, and geopolitical factors.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Martin Gurri on the Revenge of the Normies. Plus. . .

Oliver Wiseman in The Free Press

Martin Gurri discusses the ongoing political conflict between ordinary people (normies) who uphold democratic principles and elites who seek to impose control and change society drastically.

0 Politics Israel

Biden: Israel will get ‘everything it needs’ to fight Hamas; Gaza war is ‘not genocide’

Ron Kampeas in Forward

President Joe Biden assured a Jewish gathering that the U.S. will provide Israel with necessary support to combat Hamas, rejecting claims of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Royce White, right-wing podcaster who has criticized ‘the Jewish elite,’ wins Minnesota GOP’s Senate endorsement

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Royce White, a former NBA player turned right-wing podcaster, secured the Minnesota GOP's Senate endorsement despite his history of employing conspiratorial rhetoric about the Jewish elite and the Holocaust on social media.

0 Politics Antisemitism

How to Be a Better Ally

Richard Hanania in Tablet

The text discusses the challenges faced by supporters of Israel regarding portraying their stance in international media, especially amidst the conflict in Gaza.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The Mainstream Media's Anti-Israel Obsession

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

The essay discusses the mainstream media's alleged anti-Israel bias, particularly in its coverage of legal actions against Israel, such as investigations by international bodies like the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, labeling them as antisemitic acts and challenging their legitimacy.

Communities ›

0 Communities History

RebuidIng the Shul of Reb Shayale Kerestirer // A conversation with his descendant, Reb Mendel Rubin

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami

Reb Mendel Rubin discusses the rich history of his family's connection to Reb Shayale of Kerestir, a revered figure whose descendants are known as Reb Shayale's einiklach.

0 Communities History

Pressing the Button

Sharona in Mishpacha

The article discusses the need for a "reset" in American Jewish life, highlighting the importance of honest conversations and self-assessment to adapt to changing needs and challenges.

0 Communities Science

He Held the Secrets to Success

Sharona in Mishpacha

Dr. Yosef Walder, a highly accomplished scientist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, passed away at 73, leaving a profound impact on the world.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Holidays

The Halachic Aspects of Lag Ba’Omer // A conversation with the renowned posek Rav Moshe Brandsdorfer

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami

Renowned posek Rav Moshe Brandsdorfer discusses the halachic aspects of Lag BaOmer, addressing a query about visiting Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's kever in Meron.

0 Jewish Law Culture

A Bank and a Brachah

Sharona in Mishpacha

In this article, an encounter is described between a rabbi and staff at an Israeli bank, where despite the staff not being religiously observant, they eagerly request and appreciate the rabbi's blessing.

0 Jewish Law Art

What’s The Truth About… The Luchot

Rabbi Dr. Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action

The traditional depiction of the Luchot (Tablets containing the 10 Commandments) as rounded at the top in most illustrations deviates from the Talmudic description of them as rectangular parallelepipeds, believed to measure 6 tefachim high by 6 tefachim wide by 3 tefachim thick.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Bombs Away // Is the president Israel’s friend or foe?

Avi Shafran in Ami

President Biden's recent actions regarding arms sales to Israel have raised questions about his stance on the country's defense.

0 Israel Holocaust

Is it too soon for an exhibit about the massacre at the Nova Music Festival, or is it just the right time?

Odeya Rosenband in Forward

The Nova Music Festival Exhibition serves as a poignant commemoration of the tragic massacre that occurred during the festival in Israel.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Do You Actually Hate Jews?

Cynical Publius in Tablet

The author, a Roman Catholic American with experience in the Middle East, reflects on the contrast between Israel and its neighbors, highlighting Israel's democracy, respect for human rights, and diversity despite its imperfections.

0 Israel Politics

Will we know when it is time to leave Israel?

Future of Jewish

Rabbi Mishael Zion reflects on the idea of when it might be time to leave Israel amidst ongoing security concerns, expressing a deep commitment to the country despite internal and external threats.

0 Israel Gender/Identity

‘To Be a Jew Today’

Martin J. Raffel in Hadassah

Noah Feldman's book "To Be a Jew Today" delves into the complexities of Jewish identity, moving beyond denominational labels to explore four distinct Jewish attitudes towards God: Traditionalists, Evolutionists, Progressives, and Godless Jews.

0 Israel Communities

I run the Reconstructionist movement. We believe in Israel’s right to exist but reject litmus tests on Zionism

Deborah Waxman in Forward

The Reconstructionist movement, led by Rabbi Deborah Waxman, emphasizes diversity and support for Israel while opposing the occupation of the West Bank and advocating for Palestinian self-determination.

0 Israel Politics

October 7: A Survivor's Story

Jewdicious

Deborah Ben Aderet, an Israeli immigrant from Highland Park, Illinois, shared her harrowing experience during the attack on Kibbutz Zikim on October 7 in a presentation at Congregation Bnai Tikvah.

0 Israel Communities

Voices of Sderot and Be’eri: One grantmaker’s visit to southern Israel

eJewishPhilanthropy

A grantmaker from the Samis Foundation visited southern Israel, including Sderot and Beeri, to meet with survivors of terror attacks and witness the aftermath.

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Israel Is Not Equivalent to Hamas

Eli Lake in The Free Press

The International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan applied for an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, alongside Hamas leaders, for alleged violations during the conflict in Gaza.

0 Israel Politics

‘No one appealed against Oct. 7 mastermind Sinwar’s 2011 prison release’

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

Yahya Sinwar, a Hamas leader in Gaza, gained notoriety as a mastermind of attacks against Israel and Jews, but when he was released from an Israeli prison in 2011 as part of a prisoner exchange for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, he was not considered a threat to Israelis, given that he was in prison for the murder of Palestinians.

Food ›

0 Food Communities

Lehrhaus, Boston’s popular Jewish tavern, to open in D.C. in 2025

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Lehrhaus, a Jewish tavern and house of learning based in Somerville, Massachusetts, has gained significant acclaim and popularity since its opening, including being named among the best new restaurants in America.

0 Food Communities

Nothing Short of A-Maze-ing

Sharona in Mishpacha

In a culinary feature discussing different corn salad recipes perfect for Lag Ba'omer barbecues, various contributors share their unique recipes.

History ›

0 History Literature

Replaying the Survival Game

Raz Greenberg in Tablet

"Replay: Past and Present" discusses Jordan Mechner's works, focusing on his 1997 game The Last Express featuring a Jewish character, Anna, and his graphic memoir Replay.

0 History Holidays

Counting On Each Other

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

During the period between Passover and Shavuot known as The Omer, marked by counting 49 days, parallels are drawn between historical tragedies and current events, particularly highlighting the plight of hostages in Gaza.

0 History Communities

A Sojourn in Jewish Provence

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah

Provence, a region known for its summer heat and picturesque landscapes, was once a vibrant center of French Jewish life, particularly during the period when the papacy relocated to Avignon from 1309 to 1377, protecting the Jewish community there.

Education ›

0 Education Culture

A high school staging of ‘Fiddler’ takes on a ‘whole new meaning’ after Oct. 7

Kyle Gerstel in JTA

A high school sophomore, Samantha Alexander, navigated her Jewish identity while directing Fiddler on the Roof at Abington Senior High School in Pennsylvania amidst global events affecting Jews.

0 Education Jewish Law

Manhattan Jewish day school removes teacher following arrest over past child sex abuse allegations

Luke Tress in JTA

The Abraham Joshua Heschel School in Manhattan has removed a teacher, Daniel Haines, following his arrest on charges of raping a teenage girl in 2022, before he joined the school.

0 Education Culture

How a Brooklyn Jewish day school principal taught ‘Sesame Street’ how to celebrate Shabbat

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Amanda Pogany, the director of a Jewish day school in Brooklyn, became a consultant for Sesame Street, providing input on episodes that showcase Jewish traditions such as making challah for Shabbat and celebrating intercultural aspects like Cuban and Jewish heritage.

0 Education Music

When the Sun Set

Sharona in Mishpacha

Rabbi Avraham Eliyahu Kaplan, a talented and revered Jewish scholar born in Lithuania in 1889, left a profound impact through his teachings, writings, and music.

0 Education Gender/Identity

For a group of Jewish 2nd grade girls, a lesson in advocacy — and a life-changing trip to Washington

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

A group of second-grade Jewish girls from Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School in Chicago embarked on a remarkable advocacy trip to Washington.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Ethics

Returning

Sharona in Mishpacha

On Lag B'Omer, amidst the tragedy in Meron, a woman grapples with buying a shirt for her son despite the chaos.

0 Holidays History

Light the Fire in Your Heart

Sharona in Mishpacha

In this text, the focus is on the story of the Karliner Rebbe, Rav Avraham Elimelech Perlow, who, in May 1939, visited Israel to pray for mercy amidst the impending darkness of the Holocaust.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy

Your Shadow Self

Sharona in Mishpacha

The concept of the shadow self, as defined by Carl Jung, refers to the unconscious parts of our personality that we disown, affecting our behavior, emotions, and beliefs.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Literature

‘Goddess of Warsaw’ Turned It Girl

Amy Klein in Hadassah

"The Goddess of Warsaw" by Lisa Barr is a captivating work of historical fiction following the story of Lena Browning, a Hollywood star with a past as Bina Blonski, a Polish Jewish actress who survived the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Communities

Meet Daniel Daggers, the star of Netflix’s British version of Selling Sunset

Jewish Chronicle

Daniel Daggers, a Jewish real estate mogul from London, is the focal point of Netflix's reality show "Buying London," showcasing the extravagant properties handled by his boutique luxury real estate agency, DDRE.

0 Television/Film Culture

Meet Jill Hausman, the real rabbi who grimaced through jokes about Jews on SNL’s ‘Weekend Update’

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Rabbi Jill Hausman of the Actors Temple in Manhattan made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment, where she was asked to make the host uncomfortable by reacting to edgy jokes about Israel, Jews, and antisemitic tropes.

Culture ›

0 Culture Television/Film

This was Robert Downey Jr.'s most Jewish (or at least most Talmudic) movie

Karen Skinazi in Forward

"Chances Are," a 1989 movie starring Robert Downey Jr., is seen as a modern take on Talmudic themes.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Education

Apply 👏 the 👏 Social 👏 Justice👏 Playbook👏 to 👏 Jews

Sarah Rose Siskind in The Free Press

The text humorously discusses applying the Social Justice Playbook to support Jews.

Literature ›

0 Literature History

What Is an Editor?

Elroy Rosenberg in Tablet

An editor, as described by Joan Didion and Robert Gottlieb, plays a crucial yet ambiguous role in helping writers shape their ideas and achieve their goals.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Communities

Ivan Boesky, financier whose downfall led to a Jewish communal reckoning, dies at 82

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward

Ivan Boesky, a prominent Jewish financier involved in illegal insider trading in the 1980s, passed away at 87.

Art ›

0 Art Communities

Jewish artist Tobi Kahn mounts a site-specific retrospective at the Museum of Eldridge Street

Julia Gergely in JTA

Renowned Jewish artist Tobi Kahn presents a site-specific retrospective titled "Memory and Inheritance: Paintings and Ceremonial Objects" at the Museum at Eldridge Street in New York.

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