for Thursday, June 6, 2024

Torah ›

0 Torah Israel

Max Buchdahl in Jewschool

The text discusses the significance of Mount Sinai as the location where God gave the Torah to the Israelites, emphasizing its choice as a public and ownerless wilderness to prevent exclusivity and tribal claims.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

Scoop: New U.S. College Exam To Promote Anti-Israel Protests

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

A satirical piece discusses a new exam at U.S. universities aimed at promoting anti-Israel activism and potentially targeting pro-Israel or Jewish students.

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.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Education

Harvard’s Golden Age Turns to Mud

Shabbos Kestenbaum in Tablet

The text describes a troubling trend of rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment at Harvard University, culminating in incidents like the use of antisemitic tropes by a commencement speaker, defense of calls for intifada, illegal encampments targeting Israel, and systemic silencing of Jewish and Israeli voices on campus.

0 Antisemitism Education

Israeli students in U.S. warn peers against studying at American campuses

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider

Israeli students studying at American campuses, including prestigious institutions like Columbia University and Harvard, have reported facing a toxic and hostile environment marked by anti-Israel sentiment, criticism, and marginalization following Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

0 Antisemitism Education

Columbia settles suit with Jewish student over encampments, promising additional security

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Columbia University has settled a lawsuit with a Jewish student over the impact of pro-Palestinian encampments on campus, promising enhanced security measures including walking escorts, safe entrances, and exam accommodations.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Jewish leaders condemn vandalism of OY/YO sign at Brooklyn Museum

Julia Gergely in JTA

Jewish leaders have condemned the vandalism of the iconic OY/YO sculpture at the Brooklyn Museum by protesters who defaced it with pro-Palestinian graffiti during a demonstration.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

In Blaze Bernstein murder trial, mother of accused testifies about his troubled childhood

Louis Keene in Forward

In the Blaze Bernstein murder trial, the mother of the accused, Samuel Woodward, testified about his troubled childhood, detailing his struggles with fitting in, undiagnosed autism, and family dynamics.

0 Antisemitism Education

The new Antisemitism is built on lies, so let’s tell the truth

Jewish Chronicle

The essay addresses the emergence of a new form of antisemitism that uses false equivalencies and distortions to paint Jews in a negative light.

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.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

In social media war against AIPAC, Rep. Mark Pocan advances antisemitic tropes

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

Rep. Mark Pocan has been engaging in a prolonged social media campaign against AIPAC, leveling criticisms at the pro-Israel lobbying group linked to antisemitic tropes and accusations.

0 Politics History

Jewish US Army Major Harrison Mann explains why he resigned over US support for Gaza war

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Jewish U.S. Army Major Harrison Mann recently resigned in protest of U.S. support for Israel's actions in the war against Hamas in Gaza, drawing on his family's Holocaust history and moral principles.

0 Politics Israel

Analysis: It’s not working with Netanyahu. Can Biden find a better Israeli partner for peace?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

President Joe Biden is facing challenges working with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to differences in their visions for peace in the region, with Biden advocating for a two-state solution.

0 Politics Israel

‘Israelism,’ the progressive Jewish documentary roiling college campuses, gets digital release with Watermelon Pictures

Andrew Lapin in JTA

The documentary "Israelism" explores the Jewish generational divide over Israel and has become influential among pro-Palestinian activists on college campuses, sparking debates and controversies within the Jewish community.

0 Politics Israel

First-time Jewish voters are thinking about Israel as they make up their minds

Leo Nasatir in JTA

First-time Jewish voters, such as Chloe Hockfield from Pennsylvania and Noya Chirashnya from California, are grappling with their political choices as they consider candidates' stances on Israel.

0 Politics Music

Bad Boys: Whatcha Gonna Do? Plus. . .

Oliver Wiseman in The Free Press

The text discusses allegations and controversies surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs and Hunter Biden.

0 Politics Israel

Biden is just desperate for the war to end before the November election

Jewish Chronicle

President Biden and the Democratic Party are facing political challenges, especially in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and upcoming elections.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Don’t forget the role of stupidity in the debate about Israel

Jewish Chronicle

The text discusses the role of stupidity in the debate surrounding Israel and the Middle East, using an interview between a gay man and an individual supporting Palestine as an example.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Letters to the editor 7 June 2024

Jewish Chronicle

In these letters to the editor, various perspectives on Jewish identity, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, human rights, and political figures are discussed.

0 Politics

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.

Israel ›

0 Israel Gender/Identity

The Evolution of the Israeli Kitchen

Dana Kessler in Tablet

In "The Magic Ladle: Women, Science, and Nutrition in the History of Israel" by Erela Taharlev Ben-Shachar, the author explores how food, particularly the orange and vegetables, played a significant role in the evolution of the Israeli kitchen and society.

0 Israel Communities

Eric Adams declares ‘Eden Golan Day’ at United Hatzalah gala fundraiser

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared Eden Golan Day at a United Hatzalah gala fundraiser in Manhattan, honoring the Israeli singer who participated in Eurovision and performed at the event.

0 Israel Communities

Hadassah’s Multifront Advocacy in Action

Carol Ann Schwartz in Hadassah

Hadassah, a Jewish women's organization, is actively engaged in advocacy on multiple fronts including fighting antisemitism, promoting stem-cell research, and supporting Israel.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Bankrupt in Gaza

Stephen Schecter in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the failure of a $320-million American humanitarian pier built in Gaza, which Palestinians did not want and which suffered structural issues.

0 Israel Food

The new Shavuot cookbook sharing recipes and memories of hostages and victims

Jewish Chronicle

Orly Peli-Bronshtein, a renowned Israeli food writer, has edited a new cookbook called "Shavuot of Longing: Their Recipes on Our Table," created by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum to honor those held hostage or killed in attacks.

0 Israel Communities

Why are the Bibas family not the focus of everyone with a conscience?

Jewish Chronicle

The Bibas family, held hostage by terrorists since October 7, especially resonate within the Jewish community.

0 Israel Politics

Matti Friedman: Northern Israel Is on Fire

Matti Friedman in The Free Press

Hezbollah rockets have sparked fires in northern Israel, causing widespread evacuations of about 70,000 civilians from towns like Nahariya and kibbutzim on the Israeli-Lebanon border.

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.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Literature

Dallas ‘Maus’? Or are the NBA Finals making you see things?

Louis Keene in Forward

The article discusses how the Dallas Mavericks' jerseys in the NBA playoffs have drawn comparisons to the graphic novel "Maus" by Art Spiegelman due to a visual resemblance between the team name and the word "Mavs."

0 Holocaust Television/Film

The Boy in the Woods review: Jewish resilience stars in this Shoah survival story

Jewish Chronicle

"The Boy in the Woods" is a poignant film directed by Rebecca Snow, based on the memoir of Holocaust survivor Maxwell Smart, highlighting themes of resilience and remembrance.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Is this a Hitler documentary worth watching?

PJ Grisar in Forward

"Hitler and the Nazis" is a six-part documentary series by Joe Berlinger that explores Hitler's rise, the development of the Final Solution, and the aftermath of the Nuremberg trials using colorized archival footage, along with audio recordings and expert commentary.

0 Holocaust History

How D-Day saved Europe, and my family, from the Nazis

Gerard Leval in JTA

The author reflects on the personal significance of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, highlighting how the Allied landing on June 6, 1944, saved their Jewish family in France from Nazi deportation and likely death.

0 Holocaust Education

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.

Communities ›

0 Communities Education

Crown Heights mourns Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, a pivotal figure in Chabad’s global outreach

Luke Tress in JTA

Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, a key figure in Chabad-Lubavitch's global outreach efforts, passed away at 74 after battling cancer.

0 Communities Education

I Always Felt Religiously Homeless Growing Up—Until I Came to Israel

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty

The author reflects on feeling spiritually homeless while growing up in a mixed denominational Jewish environment in America.

0 Communities Art

Jewish Life Stories: Princeton’s longest-lived alumnus dies at 109

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Joe Schein, a 1937 Princeton University graduate and one of only 11 Jewish students in his class, passed away at 109.

0 Communities Education

Educators experiencing ‘second coming-of-age’ in Israel

eJewishPhilanthropy

As Israel continues to grapple with the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks, Jewish educators and communal professionals are experiencing a profound reconnection with the country.

0 Communities History

Dundee break

Anthea Gerrie in Jewish Chronicle

Dundee, a former industrial city known for jute, marmalade, and journalism, has transformed into a thriving tourist destination with attractions like the V&A, the RSS Discovery ship, and upcoming Eden Project branch.

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.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Adam Nimoy Shares What It’s Like to Be Spock’s Son

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Adam Nimoy, the son of Leonard Nimoy, shares insights in his new book, "The Most Human," detailing his relationship with his father, known for his iconic role as Spock in Star Trek.

Music ›

0 Music Communities

A dream of a utopian Black-Jewish music collaboration is going forward — even after the war in Gaza complicated it

Allan M. Jalon in Forward

In an effort to counter American bigotry against Blacks and Jews, saxophonist Matthew Levy envisioned the Generate Music project, aiming to bring together Black and Jewish musicians to create and perform original pieces highlighting their shared experiences.

0 Music Communities

How the war nearly tore apart Israel’s only Arab-Jewish women’s choir

Susan Greene in Forward

The Rana Choir, the only Arab-Jewish women's choir in Israel, has faced significant challenges due to the aftermath of the war and a Hamas attack.

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.

Food ›

0 Food Communities

National Service? Good luck with that one, Rishi

Jewish Chronicle

In response to the government's proposal for reintroducing National Service for 18-year-olds, the writer expresses skepticism about the practicality of involving unmotivated teens in the military, drawing from personal anecdotes of a relative's National Service experience.

0 Food Holidays

Twenty of the very best cheesecake recipes for Shavuot

Jewish Chronicle

The article presents a selection of twenty diverse and delicious cheesecake recipes perfect for Shavuot celebrations, ranging from traditional to innovative versions.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Food

Pink Soup (Such a Stunner!)

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

Shavuot is discussed as an all-night holiday commemorating the giving of the Torah.

History ›

0 History Israel

Some Sobering Thoughts about a Glorious Day

Emes Ve-Emunah

Yom Yerushalayim in 1967 marked a triumphant moment for Israel, with the IDF regaining the Kotel and other territories in just 6 days.

0 History Art

Small town life: the shtetl through the eyes of an artist

Jewish Chronicle

Mayer Kirshenblatt, an artist born in Opatw in 1916 and later settled in Toronto, vividly painted over 300 scenes of Jewish life in the shtetl, including everyday activities and taboo subjects, before the Holocaust.

Literature ›

0 Literature Language

‘Kafka was deeply interested in many aspects of his Jewishness, including the then new Zionist movement’

Jewish Chronicle

The exhibition "Kafka: Making of an Icon" at the Bodleian Library commemorates the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death by showcasing his literary notebooks, manuscripts, and personal items, including his fascination with Jewishness, Zionism, and Yiddish theater.

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.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

Another step forward for Orthodox female rabbis

Jewish Chronicle

Rabbi Miriam Lorie's graduation from Yeshivat Maharat and her leadership at Kehillat Nashira in Borehamwood mark a significant moment for British Jewry, as Orthodox female rabbis are making strides in leading communities despite some resistance from traditional Jewish law and the Chief Rabbi.

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