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The article discusses how Torah, while considered an elixir of life when approached correctly, can become a deadly poison when misinterpreted or misapplied.

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UNDERCOVER // Shloime Zionce Goes Undercover at a Pro Palestinian Rally

Shloime Zionce in Ami

Shloime Zionce, an individual attending a pro-Palestinian rally in Austin, Texas, describes going undercover along with Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe to gain insights into the movement's aims and strategies.

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Going Belly Up // Companies That Went Bankrupt in 2023 and Beyond

Gershon Hellman in Ami

Rite Aid, a well-known pharmacy chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2023 due to lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic and challenges in the retail market.

0 Communities Ethics

2 students at LA Orthodox school accuse staff member of "inappropriate relationship"

Louis Keene in Forward

Two students at YULA, an Orthodox Jewish high school in Los Angeles, came forward to report an inappropriate sexual relationship with a female staff member, leading to the involvement of the Los Angeles Police Department.

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NYC’s Israel parade this year will stress solidarity — and security — over celebration

Stewart Ain in JTA

The Israel parade on Fifth Avenue this year will emphasize solidarity and security over celebration, with the theme of "Bring them home" calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas.

0 Communities Education

Everyone Needs a Friend

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The author discusses the importance of relationships for a healthy and happy life, drawing from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which highlighted the significance of strong social connections in overall well-being.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Family First Inbox: Issue 895

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The Family First Inbox, Issue 895, features various reader responses and articles addressing personal struggles and healing journeys.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Which Is the Real America?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses the contrasting experiences of encountering hate and support towards Jews and Israel in America.

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For this Jewish couple, saving children’s lives has become a life commitment

Larry Luxner in JTA

Ari Johnson and Jessica Beckerman, a Jewish couple, established the nonprofit organization Muso in Mali to provide rapid healthcare, reducing child mortality rates significantly.

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Israel in the World Court // A conversation with International Law Professor Yuval Shany

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami

Israel has been facing legal battles alongside military conflicts, including a recent ruling by the International Court of Justice regarding Israel's actions in Rafah, Gaza.

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Palm Beach County official sued over record $700M investment in Israel bonds

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

Palm Beach County official Joseph Abruzzo faces a lawsuit from Palestinian Americans for investing over $700 million of public funds in Israel bonds, which fund Israel's military.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Unavoidable Images of War

Emes Ve-Emunah

The text discusses Israel's struggle in the international public relations sphere amid conflicts with Hamas in Gaza.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

‘I Helped Standing Rock Go Viral. Now I Regret It.’ Plus. . .

Oliver Wiseman in The Free Press

Lucy Biggers, a former social media producer, reflects on her role in promoting the "omnicause" through viral content creation, where various social justice issues were bundled together for maximum impact.

0 Politics Israel

Rashida Tlaib Speaks at Detroit Conference Tied to Terrorist Group

Francesca Block in The Free Press

Rep. Rashida Tlaib spoke at the Peoples Conference for Palestine in Detroit alongside individuals tied to a U.S.-designated terrorist group, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).

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Inside the Goldberg-Polins’ whirlwind trip to Washington

Melissa Weiss in Jewish Insider

Rachel Goldberg-Polin recalls her childhood experience watching Ted Koppel report on the Iran hostage crisis, a memory that now resonates as her son, Hersh, has been held by Hamas in Gaza for 233 days following a violent attack.

0 Politics Israel

How the ICC, ICJ rulings could have deeper, long-term implications for Israel

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider

The recent rulings by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) criticizing Israel's military actions in Gaza could have significant long-term consequences for Israel's image, diplomatic relations, and alliances, including with the United States.

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Hamas’ Past… and Plans // The New York Times Publishes Something Important

Avi Shafran in Ami

The article discusses the oppressive rule of Hamas in Gaza as highlighted in a New York Times report based on internal Hamas documents found by Israeli forces.

0 Israel Politics

Live by the Law or Die on the Cross

Jeremy England in Tablet

The text discusses the author's journey from a progressive upbringing to questioning Israel's stance in the academic world.

0 Israel Antisemitism

This is the 'wrong kind' of antisemitism.

Amelia Adams in Future of Jewish

Malik Akram, a 44-year-old armed with a pistol, held Rabbi Cytron Walker and three others hostage in a Texas synagogue, demanding the release of convicted terrorist Aafia Siddiqui.

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Images of death and devastation in Rafah rattle some of Israel’s most ardent defenders

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Following a deadly Israeli strike in Rafah resulting in civilian casualties, some of Israel's staunch supporters, including influencers like Zoe Buckman and Avi Mayer, expressed horror and criticized the incident.

0 Israel Politics

Uncivil War

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses the tumultuous political climate in Israel during a summer session marked by internal strife despite an ongoing war.

0 Israel Communities

Heartbreak and Heroism: My Unforgettable Encounter With Wounded Israeli Soldiers

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Laura Cowan, a designer of high-end Judaica, shares her firsthand experience visiting injured Israeli soldiers at Sheba Tel-HaShomer Medical Centre after Hamas-led attacks.

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Will the IDF's 'tragic mistake' in Rafah spell the end of the war?

Dan Perry in Forward

The article discusses the recent IDF airstrike in Rafah, Gaza, that resulted in the death of at least 45 civilians, leading to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledging it as a tragic mistake.

0 Israel Politics

The International Criminal Court Requests Netanyahu’s Arrest

Sienna Drew in Moment

The International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leaders for alleged crimes in Gaza.

0 Israel History

Israel's Most Popular Wartime Saying: The Backstory

Gary Rosenblatt in Future of Jewish

The essay discusses the origins of the popular wartime saying "Am Yisrael Chai" (The People of Israel Live) which was written by Shlomo Carlebach in the mid-1960s at the request of Jacob Birnbaum for the Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry movement.

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“In the Middle of Fighting for Freedom We Found Ourselves Free” - June Jordan’s 1993 tribute to Audre Lorde, her sister-in-arms from the ’60s student protests and beyond

Alexis Pauline Gumbs in Jewish Currents

June Jordan's 1993 tribute to Audre Lorde reflects on their shared activism in the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, particularly during student protests at City University of New York (CUNY) in the late 1960s.

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Flipping the Focus

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses the concept of negativity bias, which causes people to remember negative events more strongly than positive ones.

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Inspectors pleased by Kerem’s progress

Jewish Chronicle

Inspectors have acknowledged the positive changes at Kerem, an independent primary school, particularly in improved marking and feedback for students leading to enhanced academic progress in literacy and numeracy.

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Saving Jewish education through service learning

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi Amanda Schwartz reflects on the importance of service learning in Jewish education as a means to instill Jewish values and create mensches.

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Building a ‘culture worth fighting for’ after Oct. 7, one workshop at a time

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

Following the trauma of Oct. 7, author Gila Green found inspiration in a workshop hosted by Writing on the Wall, an online community focused on Jewish and Israeli life complexities.

0 Culture History

This Moment

Ron Dahan in Tablet

At dawn on October 7, 2023, in Sinai, a family enjoys their last day of vacation.

0 Culture Food

La Tomatina

Sharona in Mishpacha

La Tomatina is an annual festival in Buol, Spain, where participants engage in the world's largest food fight using overripe tomatoes.

0 Culture Israel

We Got Lost in Gaza

Maya Arad in Tablet

Maya Arad reminisces about her childhood in Kibbutz Nachal Oz, recalling a prank orchestrated by her daughter's inventive father during a bonfire celebration where he pretended they had ventured into Gaza.

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‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ tells the true story behind ‘The Zone of Interest’

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

"The Commandants Shadow" is a new documentary that delves into the lives of the children of Rudolf Hss, the Nazi commandant of Auschwitz, exploring what they knew about the Holocaust.

0 Holocaust Gender/Identity

This Sephardi Jewish Grandmother Was the Reigning Queen of NY’s 1970s Porn District

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"Queen of the Deuce" is a documentary celebrating the life of Chelly Wilson, a Sephardi Jewish woman who owned a chain of porn theaters in 1970s New York City.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

Final Indignity

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses the release of a video depicting the kidnapping of female IDF soldiers by Hamas, drawing parallels to historical Jewish tragedies.

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Reubens to reopen – with a milky sibling

Jewish Chronicle

Reubens Café in Central London is set to reopen, offering kosher afternoon tea and an all-day menu, including salt beef sandwiches, under the ownership of Lee Landau.

0 Food Communities

20 Questions for… Chanie Nayman

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Chanie Nayman has been editing Family Table for 13 years, overseeing a team of contributors and stylists.

0 Food Ethics

The Rise of Kosher Wagyu Beef

Anna Rahmanan in Tablet

Kosher restaurants are increasingly incorporating wagyu beef, a highly marbled and luxurious Japanese cattle breed, into their menus, a trend that has long been popular in non-kosher establishments.

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How I helped bring the story of Hollywood's Jewish founders to the Academy Museum — where it belongs

Sharon Rosen Leib in Forward

The article discusses the efforts of Sharon Rosen Leib to raise awareness and highlight the significant contributions of Jewish founders in the establishment and growth of Hollywood, particularly her great-grandfather Sol M. Wurtzel, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

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Why we need a month dedicated to Britain’s Jewry

Jewish Chronicle

The text discusses the importance of having a British Jewish History Month to recognize and celebrate the contributions of British Jews to various fields like art, literature, music, and more.

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Seattle museum staff walk out over exhibit about antisemitism they said ‘conveyed Zionist perspectives’

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Staff members at the Wing Luke Museum in Seattle staged a walkout in protest of an exhibit, "Confronting Hate Together," co-sponsored by the Jewish Historical Society and Black Heritage Society, which they argued presented Zionist perspectives on antisemitism.

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How Franz Kafka can help us understand the history of segregation in America

Allan M. Jalon in Forward

Stanley Corngold, a Princeton scholar of German literature, formed an unexpected friendship with Jack Greenberg, a Columbia law professor involved in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, through their mutual interest in Franz Kafka.

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A hauntingly bizarre musical upends Stephen Sondheim's signature maxim — here, everyone is alone

Miranda Jackel in Forward

Dave Malloy's bold, innovative musical "Three Houses" presented at Signature Theatre explores lockdown-era isolation through a unique interpretation of The Three Little Pigs tale, featuring characters Susan, Sadie, and Beckett reminiscing on their pandemic experiences in Latvia, New Mexico, and Brooklyn.

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0 Television/Film Antisemitism

WATCH: Jerry Seinfeld on the Rules of Comedy—and Life

Bari Weiss in The Free Press

Jerry Seinfeld, creator of the iconic show "Seinfeld," is celebrated for his humor and cultural impact, with the series remaining a cornerstone of American pop culture.

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