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Dissecting Trump’s Guilty Verdict // A conversation with CNN senior legal analyst and former federal and state prosecutor Elie Honig

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami

Former President Donald Trump has been convicted of falsifying documents in a New York court, marking the first time a former US president has been found guilty of a felony.

0 Politics Israel

Hamas' leaders hold Netanyahu's political future in their hands. The outcome will remake Israel

Dan Perry in Forward

The article discusses how Hamas' decision regarding President Biden's ceasefire proposal could greatly impact Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future.

0 Politics Communities

France’s Handsome Socialist Jewish Hamlet

Marc Weitzmann in Tablet

Raphal Glucksmann, a Jewish intellectual and leader of Frances Socialist Party, has made significant strides in his political career, now polling at 15% in the EU elections.

0 Politics Israel

Biden’s mixed messaging on Israel confuses friends and foes alike

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

President Joe Biden's statements regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions during the conflict with Hamas have led to confusion and mixed messaging.

0 Politics Israel

Former Rep. Mondaire Jones rips Jamaal Bowman over Israel and endorses primary competitor George Latimer

Luke Tress in JTA

Former New York Congressman Mondaire Jones has endorsed George Latimer over Rep. Jamaal Bowman for New York's 16th Congressional District primary, citing Bowman's controversial statements on Israel.

0 Politics History

Mexico just elected a Jewish president. What other countries can claim Jewish heads of state?

Rebecca Massel in Forward

Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as Mexico's first Jewish and first female president, joining a short list of Jewish heads of state worldwide.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What Netanyahu says when he speaks French — and why it borders on obscenity

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Benjamin Netanyahu recently gave an interview in French on TF1, where he compared the Israeli invasion of Gaza to the Allied landing at Normandy, invoking the concept of Judeo-Christian civilization.

0 Politics Israel

For the first time since October 7, Israel is prepared to accept a ceasefire

Jewish Chronicle

Israel is considering a ceasefire proposal, involving staged releases of hostages and prisoner exchanges with Hamas, brokered through the Qataris and supported by Joe Biden.

0 Politics Israel

How Will History Treat Netanyahu?

Emes Ve-Emunah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces strong criticism from various quarters for his conservative politics, alliances with right-wing parties, corruption charges, and perceived prioritization of power over national interests.

0 Politics Israel

Seeing the UN mourn the Butcher of Tehran should come as no surprise

Jewish Chronicle

The text criticizes the United Nations for honoring Ebrahim Raisi, known as the Butcher of Tehran, despite his regime's atrocities, including executing thousands and brutally suppressing dissent.

0 Politics Education

European students are calling on their colleges to divest from Israel. In many cases, they’re winning.

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

European student activists, inspired by the United States, have been successful in urging their universities to divest from Israeli-linked companies or boycott Israeli institutions due to concerns related to Israel's actions in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Anti-Israel activists bring lots of noise but little substance to state Democratic conventions

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

State Democratic conventions in places like Duluth, Minnesota; Bangor, Maine; and Jamestown, North Carolina have seen anti-Israel activists protesting and pushing for resolutions regarding the conflict in Gaza.

0 Politics Culture

An Optimist Who Won’t Be Fooled

Armin Rosen in Tablet

Gilles Kepel, a prominent French scholar of Islamism, sheds light on his career challenges and academic feuds, especially at the Ecole Normale Supérieure.

Education ›

0 Education Communities

Creating A Refuge // How an accidental yeshivah turned into a much-needed beis midrash for older bachurim

Ami Magazine in Ami

Rav Yitzchok Soloveitchik, a scion of the Beis Halevi, established a renowned kollel in Jerusalem that started as a yeshivah for American bachurim.

0 Education Politics

The Double Bind of Israelis on Campus

Efrat Lachter in Moment

Israeli students and academics on U.S. college campuses face a challenging environment due to anti-Israel sentiments, leading to ostracization, threats, and hostility, even when they try to engage in dialogue or explain their perspectives.

0 Education Ethics

Poker Face

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Learning to maintain a poker face is highlighted as a valuable skill in various aspects of life, especially in relationships and parenting.

0 Education Antisemitism

Jewish students are the teachers in a classroom program combating antisemitism

Aaron Blam in JTA

Jewish teens in Howard County, Maryland are engaging in a Student to Student program to combat antisemitism in schools.

Israel ›

0 Israel Communities

Yirmi Beron // TCS (Total Communications Solutions) Israel

Nesanel Gantz in Ami

Yirmi Beron of TCS Israel is known for his dedication to providing life-saving gear for soldiers and addressing their families' basic needs.

0 Israel Politics

Inside the fierce debate over aid to Gaza

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider

Amidst a heated debate over aid to Gaza, international agencies and governments have accused Israel of not doing enough to ensure Palestinians in Gaza receive food and aid, with warnings of potential famine.

0 Israel Politics

Allergic to Tribalism: Why 'the West' Fails in the Middle East

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

The essay discusses the failure of Western approaches in the Middle East, particularly in the context of Israel and tribal dynamics.

0 Israel Communities

A new group is a safe space for observant Jews who oppose Israel’s war in Gaza

Julia Gergely in JTA

The Halachic Left is a new group of observant Jews in the U.S. who oppose Israel's military actions in Gaza, viewing advocacy for a ceasefire as a religious obligation.

0 Israel Politics

Nothing about American arms policy toward Israel makes sense

Eric Alterman in Forward

The article discusses the complexities of American arms policy toward Israel, highlighting recent events where Biden temporarily withheld ammunition shipments to signal disapproval of Israeli actions in Gaza.

0 Israel Jewish Law

The Moment: Issue 1014

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In issue 1014 of The Moment by Mishpacha Magazine, a story is shared about Yehudah, a farmer in Eretz Yisrael who experienced miracles in Gaza due to keeping shemittah.

0 Israel Politics

Only in Israel: The Jewish State's Extraordinary Wartime Attributes

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

This article explores the unique attributes of wartime Israel, focusing on the experiences and perspectives of individuals living in Israel during periods of conflict.

Holocaust ›

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Contextualizing the Holocaust // Public school kids need a broader perspective

Avi Shafran in Ami

The text discusses the importance of Holocaust education in the United States, highlighting the lack of knowledge among Americans regarding the Holocaust.

0 Holocaust Education

King David High School helps create Liverpool’s first Holocaust memorial sculpture

Jewish Chronicle

Liverpool has unveiled its first Holocaust memorial sculpture, situated at King David High School, largely due to the efforts of staff and students.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

What We Need Is a Brazen Type of Love

Avram Mlotek in Moment

Rabbi Avram Mlotek discusses the increasing harassment faced by Jews in New York City, particularly during the Israeli-Hamas conflict, emphasizing the need for a bold love for fellow Jews amidst political tensions.

0 Antisemitism Sports

Hulu’s ‘Clipped’ dramatizes the real story of Jewish LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s sordid downfall

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

The Hulu miniseries "Clipped" dramatizes the story of former Jewish L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling's downfall, focusing on his lifetime ban from the NBA in 2014 due to making racist comments about Black people.

0 Antisemitism Art

Why the Western Rebellion Against the Jews Produces Bad Art and Bad Politics

Blake Smith in Tablet

The text discusses how the recent right-wing trend towards transgression in moral, political, and aesthetic spheres has resulted in unimpressive art and politics, notably exemplified by Trump's presidency and associated cultural movements.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

Should Jews attend a rally against antisemitism hosted by people who try to convert them?

Stewart Ain in Forward

The upcoming rally in Manhattan against antisemitism sponsored by Chosen People Ministries, a group that aims to convert Jews to Christianity, has provoked varied reactions from Jewish leaders.

Literature ›

0 Literature Gender/Identity

Letters to the Editor: The People’s Prophets

The Free Press in The Free Press

The Free Press ran a series called The Prophets focusing on influential thinkers; readers were asked for additional suggestions.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

10 Jewish LGBTQ+ Kids Books Worth Reading

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

The post discusses a list of 10 Jewish LGBTQ+ kids books recommended for reading during Pride Month, emphasizing the importance of diverse representation in literature.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Histoire de Serge Gainsbourg

Jeff Weiss in Tablet

Serge Gainsbourg's former home at 5 bis rue de Verneuil has become a public mausoleum, offering visitors a glimpse into the life of the iconic singer and songwriter.

0 Music Politics

Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood rejects calls to cancel tour with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Musician Jonny Greenwood is facing criticism for planning to tour with Israeli artist Dudu Tassa amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

Empty Doorposts

Patrick Zachmann in Tablet

The rise in antisemitic attacks in France following the Hamas massacres in Israel has led many Jewish individuals to fear for their safety, prompting them to remove their mezuzot from outside their homes and place them inside instead.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Whitewashing Jews: A Practice in Politically Correct Antisemitism

Mallory Mosner in Future of Jewish

The essay discusses the issue of whitewashing Jews and challenges the misconception that all Jews are white.

0 Communities Antisemitism

I'm a Mexican Jew. I wish Claudia Sheinbaum would embrace the complexity of our shared heritage

Ben Raab in Forward

The article discusses Ben Raab's reflections as a Mexican Jew on the reluctance of Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president and a Jewish woman, to openly embrace her Jewish heritage.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Literature

All the Jewish TV Coming in June 2024

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

June 2024 brings a diverse array of Jewish-themed TV shows: "Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial" on Netflix delves into Hitler's rise and fall while drawing parallels to contemporary issues like authoritarianism and antisemitism.

0 Television/Film History

The Fonz, still cool 50 years on

Jewish Chronicle

Henry Winkler, known for his iconic role as the Fonz on "Happy Days," shares personal stories including his family's escape from Nazi Germany, struggles with dyslexia, and yearning for parental approval in his memoir "Being Henry: The Fonz and Beyond."

0 Television/Film Communities

These Jewish films are playing at the Tribeca Film Fest, Sephardic Film Fest and Israeli Film Fest in 2024

JTA

In 2024, New York City is hosting the Israel Film Center Festival, the New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival, and the Tribeca Film Festival, each showcasing diverse Jewish-themed films.

Miscellaneous

A Lasting Lesson in Humility

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Rabbi Chaim Aryeh Z. Ginzberg shares a personal story highlighting the humility of the late Torah giant Rav Moshe Feinstein.

Number of Israeli hostages who have died in captivity rises to 18

Forward Staff in Forward

The Israel Defense Forces announced that the number of Israeli hostages who have died in captivity, believed to be at least 18, includes recent casualties such as Chaim Peri, Yoram Metzger, Amiram Cooper, and Nadav Popplewell.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Raising the Bar

Sharona in Mishpacha

White chocolate, though not technically chocolate, adds a unique texture and flavor to desserts.

0 Food Culture

Professional tips for winning cheesecake

Jewish Chronicle

A professional pastry chef offers tips for making perfect baked and no-bake cheesecakes, highlighting common mistakes to avoid.

Prayer ›

0 Prayer Jewish Law

Hear Our Voice

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses the significance of the Shema Koleinu blessing in the Shemoneh Esreh prayer.

0 Prayer Jewish Law

Baruch Atah: Another Look

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text delves into the profound meaning behind the familiar words "baruch Atah" that begin all blessings in Jewish tradition.

Culture ›

0 Culture Gender/Identity

A Tale of Two Weddings: Readers Join the Conversation

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The story explores a dilemma faced by Shif, torn between attending her boss Devorah's wedding and her best friend Yaeli's wedding that fall on the same day.

Torah ›

0 Torah Education

Flag It

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses the concept of flags in the Jewish tradition, drawing from sources in the Torah and Midrash.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

Crafting a covenant for team culture: A consulting case study

eJewishPhilanthropy

Temple Bnai Or, a Reform congregation in Morristown, N.J., underwent changes in its senior team, prompting the creation of a covenant guided by Rabbi Michael Satz to enhance organizational culture and teamwork.

History ›

0 History Art

In the Mansion of the Camondos

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet

The text discusses the life of Count Moise de Camondo, a wealthy Jewish collector and banker in 19th century Europe.

Art ›

0 Art Antisemitism

After backlash, Vancouver comics festival apologizes for excluding Jewish artist over IDF service

Andrew Lapin in JTA

After facing backlash, the Vancouver comics festival apologized to Miriam Libicki, a Jewish artist it had previously banned due to her past Israeli military service, which had sparked pro-Palestinian activism and accusations of creating a volatile atmosphere.

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