for Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Food ›

0 Food Communities

A baklava cheesecake recipe has won a prestigious contest and will be featured in a charity cookbook for Chai Cancer Care.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Education

Prosecutors move to dismiss hate crimes charges against woman who hit Israeli Columbia student with a stick

Luke Tress in JTA

Prosecutors are seeking to drop hate crimes charges against Maxwell Friedman, also known as Malaika, who allegedly assaulted an Israeli student on Columbia University's campus during a dispute over Israeli hostage posters.

0 Antisemitism Politics

AOC decries discrimination against Jews, ‘weaponization’ of antisemitism in talk with Jewish leaders

Luke Tress in JTA

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discussed antisemitism with Jewish activists, acknowledging its dangers but also criticizing the weaponization of the term by political actors.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

Anti-Israel hostility is making deeply needed Pride events less safe for Jews like us

JTA

The increasing anti-Israel sentiment amidst Pride events is causing safety concerns for LGBTQ+ Jews, with fears of harassment and violence due to the recent conflict in Gaza.

0 Antisemitism Politics

AOC: ‘Antisemitism is an assault on our values’

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emphasized in a livestream that antisemitism undermines both American and progressive values, acknowledging that some criticisms of Israel can cross into antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

When Jew Hate Doesn’t Count

Peter Savodnik in The Free Press

The text discusses how certain instances of hatred and threats towards Jews are downplayed or excused based on who is making these threats.

0 Antisemitism Politics

42% of Jews have felt unsafe wearing Jewish symbols in public since Oct. 7, study finds

Ben Sales in JTA

A survey conducted by the American Jewish Committee revealed that since October 7, over 40% of American Jews have felt unsafe wearing Jewish symbols in public, with a quarter choosing not to disclose their Jewish identity.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Palestinian terror should not be rewarded with a state

Gedalia Guttentag in Forward

The article argues against rewarding Palestinian terror with a state, highlighting how recent events have eroded support for a two-state solution in Israel.

0 Israel Food

Special Shavuot cookbook seeks to keep hostages top of mind

Tamara Zieve in Jewish Insider

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum recently released a special Shavuot cookbook featuring 75 recipes, each accompanied by a photo and a description of a hostage, some deceased and some still in captivity.

0 Israel Politics

In Washington, residents of Israel’s north highlight continued instability and Hezbollah threat

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

Residents of northern Israel, facing ongoing threats and instability from Hezbollah in Lebanon, visited Washington, D.C. to highlight their displacement and the looming danger on Israel's northern border.

0 Israel Politics

Videos of Noa Argamani and Other Israeli Hostages Reuniting With Their Families Are Moving and Devastating

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Israeli hostages Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv were recently freed from captivity in Gaza in an Israeli military operation that resulted in casualties.

0 Israel Politics

Benny Gantz walked out. Will Netanyahu survive?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Benny Gantz, a key figure in the Israeli war cabinet, has resigned, leading to speculation on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will survive politically.

0 Israel Television/Film

B’Ivrit | Desperate for Some Good News, Israelis Cling to Heroic Hostage Rescue Story

Nathan Guttman in Moment

Israeli media coverage of a recent hostage rescue operation in Gaza has captivated the nation, with TV anchors shedding tears of joy on air and newspapers featuring celebratory headlines and images of the freed hostages reuniting with their families.

0 Israel Education

Israeli battlefield commanders explain why they are breaking IDF rules to solicit donated gear

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

Israeli battlefield commanders, like Micha Shtiebel of the Alexandroni Brigade, have been resorting to soliciting donated gear from a network of civilian volunteers due to delays and shortages in the IDF's supply chain, particularly during the recent deployment to Gaza.

0 Israel Education

How one Israeli teen is navigating the uncertainties of life during wartime

Alexis Sarnoff in JTA

The article follows Alma Doron, an 18-year-old Israeli navigating life during wartime, where the fear of missile attacks has impacted her daily routines and mental health.

0 Israel Politics

Who is Israeli?

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

The text discusses the conflation of "Israeli" with "Jewish Israeli" in public discourse, highlighting that the term often excludes Palestinian citizens and non-citizen Palestinians under Israeli control.

0 Israel Politics

Hamas, Hostages, and Heroes. Plus. . .

Oliver Wiseman in The Free Press

Over a dramatic weekend in Israel, the IDF successfully rescued four hostages in Gaza, generating euphoria followed by mourning for a fallen officer.

0 Israel Antisemitism

News Flash: If you hate most Jews, you are a Nazi.

Mallory Mosner in Future of Jewish

The essay discusses the issue of equating hatred of Jews with Nazism, focusing on the anti-Semitic nature of hating Zionists and Israel.

Communities ›

0 Communities Television/Film

Kubrick’s Ghost Meets the Demons of the Talmud in Deepest Brooklyn

Tim Brinkhof in Tablet

Tzvi, a 25-year-old filmmaker from a Haredi community in Brooklyn, drew inspiration for his first feature, "Killer of Men," from the gritty backdrop of Sheepshead Bay.

0 Communities

Showing care and concern for our entire community: A call to address Jewish poverty

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

The piece discusses the importance of addressing Jewish poverty within the community, highlighting efforts to collect data on the issue and make progress towards understanding and combatting it.

0 Communities Jewish Law

In the Shadow of the Chazon Ish // A visit with Rav Meir Greinemann

Rabbi Eliezer Brand in Ami

The Chazon Ish, a towering figure in Torah Judaism, left a lasting impact on Bnei Brak and beyond, with many followers known as Chazon Ishniks who strictly adhere to his rulings.

0 Communities Education

The Rebbe’s Shliach // In Memoriam Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky 1949—2024

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami

Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, a prominent figure in Chabad-Lubavitch and vice chairman of Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, passed away at 74, leaving a significant legacy in expanding Chabad's global outreach through establishing Chabad Houses worldwide, including on over 230 campuses through the Chabad on Campus International Foundation.

0 Communities Art

Georgetown’s historic Kesher Israel synagogue set to undergo major renovation, expansion

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Kesher Israel Congregation, a prominent Modern Orthodox synagogue in Washington, D.C., is embarking on a substantial renovation and expansion project for its building, which has not been updated since 1931.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Holocaust

My First Yizkor

Judy Batalion in Tablet

The author describes their journey through grief after their mother's death, reflecting on their relationship with her and their struggle to write following her passing.

0 Holidays Literature

The Virtues of Stubbornness

Stuart Halpern in Tablet

The Book of Ruth is often seen as a tale of loyalty and selflessness, focusing on Ruth's dedication to her mother-in-law Naomi and the eventual lineage of King David.

0 Holidays Literature

First Fruits: A Selection of Poems on Mishnah Bikkurim 3

Dalia Wolfson in Lehrhaus

The text discusses the Mishnah tractate Bikkurim, focusing on Chapter 3's visual description of the Shavuot procession and the communal journey to the Temple to offer first fruits.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

LA’s Academy Museum to revise exhibit on Jewish founders after criticism from Jewish Hollywood figures

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles faced criticism from Jewish Hollywood figures for its exhibit on Jewish founders in Hollywood, with some figures portrayed negatively.

Politics ›

0 Politics

The Silent Surrender

Pat604Johnson in Future of Jewish

The essay discusses growing concerns among some Jewish individuals who feel the need to prepare for potential threats, such as antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

One of the most Jewish elections in the country is in Northern Virginia

Ron Kampeas in JTA

In Northern Virginia's 10th District, a Democratic congressional primary between Jewish candidates Eileen Filler-Corn and Dan Helmer underscores the growing Jewish population in the area.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Behind a dramatic election in France, the rise of a new Jewish leader — and also antisemitism

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

In the recent French election for the European Parliament, the far-right Rassemblement National led by Marine Le Pen won, but the surprising resurgence of the Socialist Party, nearly securing second place, marked a significant shift in French politics.

0 Politics Israel

Hamas’s strategy relies on complicity of western media

Jewish Chronicle

The article discusses the media's complicity in perpetuating biased narratives regarding the recent events in Gaza, particularly focusing on Hamas's strategy of using civilians as human shields and sacrificing them for their own gain.

0 Politics Israel

What’s going to happen in Israeli politics now Gantz has quit the coalition

Jewish Chronicle

Benny Gantz's departure from the coalition government has raised questions about the future of Israeli politics, particularly regarding the decisions to be made in the aftermath of the recent conflict and potential conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.

0 Politics Antisemitism

ANC R.I.P.? // Are racism and anti-Israelism on the wane in South Africa?

Avi Shafran in Ami

The article discusses the current state of racism and anti-Israel sentiment in South Africa, particularly within the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party.

History ›

0 History Communities

A Kaddish in Havana

Guest Contributor in Lilith

This text recounts a group of tourists, including some Jewish people, reciting the Kaddish prayer for Bella Terner, a Polish Jewish woman who settled in Cuba in the 1930s and was buried there.

0 History Art

The Mend

Kyra Lisse in New Voices

The text explores the theme of broken dolls as a metaphor for personal and societal struggles, focusing on the history of doll hospitals founded by Jewish immigrants in the US at the turn of the 20th century and in modern times.

0 History Politics

The Israel-Hamas war is not a war between Israel and Hamas.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas is framed as a larger battle representing the Muslim Brotherhood versus the Western world, with Israel positioned on the side of the West.

Torah ›

0 Torah Holidays

Avoiding Sleep on Shavuot: An Act of Denying Wisdom

Sienna Drew in Moment

Jewish tradition encourages staying up all night studying Torah on Shavuot to rectify the mistake of the ancient Israelites oversleeping when receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai.

0 Torah

Mordechai Hager // Founder & CEO Regah Ventures

Nesanel Gantz in Ami

Mordechai Hager, founder and CEO of Regah Ventures, shared insights on Torah, business, and personal anecdotes with the interviewer.

Culture ›

0 Culture Gender/Identity

'What Do I Do With All This Heritage?' A new play celebrates Asian Jewish America in all its diversity

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward

"What Do I Do With All This Heritage?" is a new play by The Braid, a Jewish theater company in Los Angeles, celebrating Asian American Jews and their complex identities.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Too Little, Too Late

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article discusses the evolution and challenges faced by Reform Judaism, particularly in the context of assimilation and changing attitudes towards Jewish practice.

Art ›

0 Art Holocaust

How designer mezuzah covers and Torah pointers are putting the 'Jew' into 'Jumanji'

Josh Weiss in Forward

Lisa and Chris Van Allsburg have established Forgotten Judaica to revive ceremonial Jewish artifacts after being inspired by synagogue visits in Europe.

0 Art Jewish Law

Giving Shape to Abstraction: Illustrating Redemption in the Book of Ruth

Benjamin Marcus in Lehrhaus

The article discusses the challenge of illustrating the Book of Ruth, focusing not on the plot but on the theme of redemption.

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