for Friday, June 7, 2024

Sports ›

0 Sports Jewish Law

The NFL rookie with the name Jews cannot say aloud. (Or can they?)

Louis Keene in Forward

The Indianapolis Colts signed a rookie wide receiver named Adonai Mitchell, prompting a dilemma for Jewish football fans due to the use of a Hebrew name for God outside of ritual contexts.

0 Sports Communities

Jewish publicist and noted ‘good guy’ Fred Sternburg joins the International Boxing Hall of Fame

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Fred Sternburg, a Jewish publicist known for his work in boxing and Judaism, has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

The West Is Still Playacting in Ukraine

Vladislav Davidzon in Tablet

The Biden administration has recently allowed the Ukrainian army to retaliate against selected targets in mainland Russian territory using US-supplied weapons, marking a shift in policy following Russian military advances in Ukraine.

0 Politics Leadership

Claudia Sheinbaum will be North America's first Jewish head of state. What will it take to elect a second?

Stephanie M. Pridgeon in Forward

Claudia Sheinbaum has made history as the first Jewish head of state in North America, becoming the president-elect of Mexico.

0 Politics Communities

Meta is weighing whether 'from the river to the sea' is hate speech. But will it matter?

Mira Fox in Forward

Meta's Oversight Board is reconsidering whether the phrase "from the river to the sea" qualifies as hate speech on the platform, sparking a debate due to its association with the pro-Palestinian movement and concerns from Jewish groups who perceive it as a threat to Israel's existence.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Recognizing BBC Antisemitism

Emes Ve-Emunah

The text criticizes the BBC for alleged antisemitism in its reporting on Israeli strikes in Gaza, highlighting a biased narrative against Israel.

0 Politics History

La Jewish Presidenta

Jewdicious

Mexico recently elected its first president of Jewish descent, Claudia Sheinbaum, marking a significant moment both for Mexico and the Jewish community.

0 Politics Culture

An Open Letter to 'Pro-Palestinian' Influencers

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text is an open letter addressed to 'Pro-Palestinian' social media influencers, commending their passionate advocacy for the Palestinian cause through platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

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.

Communities ›

0 Communities Torah

Mourning a Miscarriage

Yosef Lindell in Tablet

The author reflects on the experience of mourning a miscarriage alongside the celebration of Shavuot, drawing parallels between the loss of their unborn child and the miscarriage of the first tablets at Mount Sinai.

0 Communities Politics

Some Jewish groups protest Biden’s executive order on immigration, but others are staying silent

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Some Jewish groups have criticized President Biden's executive order closing the U.S.-Mexico border to asylum seekers, noting the historical parallels with past refusals of Jewish refugees.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Tikkun olam is a tool to combat antisemitism

eJewishPhilanthropy

Nechama, a Jewish disaster relief organization, views tikkun olam (repairing the world) as a foundational principle in its work, providing aid to communities affected by natural disasters.

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.

Literature ›

0 Literature Antisemitism

Streaming Kafka

David Mikics in Tablet

A new television miniseries, titled Kafka, offers a multifaceted portrayal of Franz Kafka, highlighting various aspects of his life and relationships, blending reality with elements from his fiction.

0 Literature Education

Why Hebrew is showing up in unexpected places — and why that matters

Aviya Kushner in Forward

The article discusses the increasing appearance of Hebrew in English-language books, highlighting works such as "Unalone" by Jessica Jacobs, "The Safekeep" by Yael Van Der Wouden, and "Fervor" by Toby Lloyd.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Cottage Cheese Makes a Comeback

Carol Ungar in Tablet

Cottage cheese, a long-standing Jewish staple, plays a significant role in Shavuot recipes due to its dairy nature symbolizing the nourishing aspect of the Torah.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

‘The call is coming from inside the house’: Why queer Jews fear discrimination at Pride events this year

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Queer Jews are expressing fear of discrimination at Pride events due to increasing antisemitism and anti-Zionist sentiment within the LGBTQ community, exemplified by bans on Jewish symbols like Israeli flags and Stars of David at some marches.

0 Antisemitism Education

My friend is making antisemitic comments. What should I say? PS: I’m not Jewish

Beth Harpaz in Forward

A non-Jewish individual seeks advice on how to address their best friend's increasing antisemitic behavior.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Hate and War: A Stark Correlation

Jennifer Bardi in Moment

Ayal Feinberg, a researcher in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, analyzed the correlation between Israeli military operations and antisemitic hate crimes in the United States from 2001 to 2014, finding a 33% increase in reported hate crimes during high-intensity military action.

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.

History ›

0 History Politics

Yes, history (still) matters.

Future of Jewish

The essay "Yes, history (still) matters" by David Harris discusses the significance of the 1967 Six-Day War and its lasting impact on the Jewish world.

0 History Politics

How blacklisted Hollywood artists joined forces to make a truly subversive film

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

"The Salt of the Earth," released in 1954, was a groundbreaking film made by blacklisted Hollywood artists, including Jewish individuals like Herbert Biberman and Paul Jarrico, who faced persecution for their leftist views during the Red Scare.

0 History Holocaust

In Normandy, a Jewish D-Day veteran buried in a Nazi mass grave will receive a proper burial 80 years later

Andrew Lapin in JTA

A Jewish D-Day veteran, First Lt. Nathan Baskind, who was mistakenly buried in a Nazi mass grave, will finally receive a proper Jewish burial in Normandy, 80 years after his death.

0 History Antisemitism

Book review: Peering into the black hole and dirty soul of the Weimar Republic

Jewish Chronicle

In "Vertigo: The Rise and Fall of Weimar Germany, 1918-1933" by Harald Jhner, the chaotic period of the Weimar Republic following World War I is explored, detailing the revolution, economic turmoil, and social upheaval that shaped Germany.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Television/Film

A new movie about fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg explores legacy of her mother’s Holocaust experience

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

The documentary "Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge" delves into the fashion icon's legacy intertwined with her mother's Holocaust survival, tracing von Furstenberg's journey from a career slump to her Jewish identity discovery.

0 Holocaust Music

‘The Shoah silenced him, but now his piano sings again’

Jewish Chronicle

Roxanne de Bastion, a singer-songwriter, was inspired by her Hungarian-Jewish grandfather Stephen's survival story during the Holocaust, which led her to write a book and release an album of his compositions.

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."

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

Student groups at Baruch College stage protest against Hillel, adding to growing trend

Luke Tress in JTA

Pro-Palestinian student groups at Baruch College staged a protest against the school's Hillel, accusing the Jewish campus group of supporting genocide and fascism.

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.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Torah

How New York is celebrating Shavuot 2024

Julia Gergely in JTA

New York is celebrating Shavuot 2024 with a variety of events across the city.

Israel ›

0 Israel Television/Film

Israeli Film ‘The Milky Way’ Is a Tender and Viscerally Real Portrayal of Early Motherhood

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"The Milky Way," an Israeli film directed by Maya Kenig, offers a poignant and realistic portrayal of early motherhood through the story of a single mom who works for a company selling breastmilk.

0 Israel Politics

Israeli civilians will determine Israel's recovery from the war, not its leaders

Laura E. Adkins in Forward

The article emphasizes that Israeli civilians, not political leaders, are crucial in determining the country's recovery from the ongoing war.

0 Israel Holocaust

A Catholic Ally

Jennifer Stefano in Hadassah

The author, a Roman Catholic, shares her journey of supporting Jewish friends and combatting antisemitism, including replacing the Star of Bethlehem with a Star of David as a symbol of solidarity, traveling to Israel to witness the impact of terrorist attacks, and emphasizing the importance of standing with Jewish people against hatred.

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.

Torah ›

0 Torah Holidays

Revelation and Forgetting: Moshe, Mediation, and the Beginning and End of Torah

Shaul Magid in Jewschool

The text explores the contrast between the absence of Moshe in the Passover Haggadah and his central role on Shavuot in mediating the giving of the Torah.

0 Torah Israel

Where is the Torah?

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.

Art ›

0 Art Politics

In the face of authoritarianism, a subversive play forces us to confront our own complicity

Miranda Jackel in Forward

"How to Eat an Orange" is a thought-provoking play by Catherine Filloux that delves into the life of artist-activist Claudia Bernardi and her response to atrocities.

0 Art Politics

In the face of authoritarianism, a subversive play forces us to confront our own complicity

Miranda Jackel in Forward

"How to Eat an Orange" is a thought-provoking play by Catherine Filloux that delves into the story of Argentinean artist-activist Claudia Bernardi.

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