for Wednesday, June 12, 2024

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0 Israel Politics

Hamas played ceasefire talks perfectly. Israel's next move is crucial

Alex Lederman in Forward

As ceasefire talks in Gaza progress, Israel faces a crucial moment to demonstrate its commitment to negotiating sincerely.

0 Israel Politics

Israel Killed 31 of My Family Members in Gaza. The Pro-Palestine Movement Isn’t Helping.

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib in The Free Press

The author shares a personal account of losing 31 family members in Gaza due to Israeli bombardments and highlights the devastating impact of the conflict on civilian lives.

0 Israel Politics

Will NYC become the largest city in America calling for a ceasefire?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

The New York City Council is considering a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza to promote peace and safety for all.

0 Israel Politics

The hostages’ miraculous rescue has led to security forces dilemma

Jewish Chronicle

The successful rescue operation of four hostages in Gaza posed a dilemma for Israeli security forces, who now face the challenge of rescuing the remaining captives.

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 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 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.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Success of German far-right party in EU election has many Jews hearing echoes of Nazi past

Toby Axelrod in JTA

The success of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the European Parliament election has raised concerns among mainstream Jewish leaders and politicians in Germany, with parallels drawn to the country's pre-Nazi era.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The West has failed its Jewish communities.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

The essay highlights concerns about rising antisemitism globally, with a focus on Western countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Canada, and Argentina.

0 Antisemitism Politics

French conservative leader embraces Marine Le Pen’s far-right party with history of antisemitism

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Eric Ciotti, the president of France's mainstream conservative party, has proposed forming an alliance with Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally, despite its history of antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Education

Head of elite Manhattan private school steps down following criticism of Oct. 7 response

Julia Gergely in JTA

David Lourie, the head of Collegiate School in Manhattan, has resigned amid criticism of the school's response to antisemitism issues, particularly during the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Is the 'hot rodent men' trend uh, good for the Jews?

Mira Fox in Forward

The article discusses the emerging trend of "hot rodent men" in beauty standards, where certain male celebrities are being compared to rodents as a new form of attractiveness.

0 Antisemitism Education

‘Go back to Poland’: Masked UCLA protesters harass Chabad rabbi, threaten his life

Rebecca Massel in Forward

During a pro-Palestinian protest at UCLA, Rabbi Dovid Gurevich of Chabad was harassed and threatened by masked demonstrators who demanded he leave, calling him derogatory names and making violent threats.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Nova music festival exhibition is extended in NY after anti-Israel activists target it for protest

Luke Tress in JTA

Anti-Israel activists targeted the Nova music festival exhibition in Lower Manhattan for protest, led by the group Within Our Lifetime.

0 Antisemitism Education

Universities have lost control. Why are they so weak?

Jewish Chronicle

Following recent anti-Israel student activities at American universities including Columbia and UCLA, the author highlights a concerning rise in organized anti-Israel activism on university campuses, with protesters endorsing Hamas and Hezbollah and defacing property with anti-Zionist messages.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Starmer couldn’t have done more, so I’ll vote for him on July 4

Jewish Chronicle

Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has made efforts to address antisemitism within the party, expressing regret for its presence and aiming to rebuild trust with Jewish members.

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.

Culture ›

0 Culture Art

Morrie Markoff, Jewish supercentenarian and oldest man in US, dies at 110

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Morrie Markoff, a Jewish supercentenarian born to Jewish parents in New York City in 1914, passed away at 110 in Los Angeles.

0 Culture Jewish Law

It Took 43 Years, But I Finally Followed My Jewish Dad’s Advice

Jen Rudin in Kveller

Despite growing up in a liberal Jewish family with rabbis, the author rebelled against dating Jewish men until meeting her non-Jewish soulmate on a flight to Los Angeles.

0 Culture Education

The Seychelles: island life in the slow lane

Angelina Villa-Clarke in Jewish Chronicle

Desroches Island in the Seychelles is a remote and untouched paradise, home to a unique Four Seasons resort and 150 giant tortoises, led by the charismatic Big Pete.

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.

Sports ›

0 Sports Communities

As MLB veteran Kevin Pillar enjoys a late-career resurgence in LA, he’s come to appreciate his place as a Jewish baseball star

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

MLB veteran Kevin Pillar, currently enjoying success with the L.A. Angels, reflects on his identity as a Jewish baseball player.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Communities

U of Minnesota backtracks on Holocaust Center hire who accused Israel of genocide

Andrew Lapin in JTA

The University of Minnesota initially selected an Israeli scholar, Raz Segal, who accused Israel of genocide as the new director of its Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, sparking backlash from Jewish groups and prompting board resignations.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Why Lena Dunham and Jesse Eisenberg made Holocaust tourism movies

PJ Grisar in Forward

"Treasure" and "A Real Pain" are two films that explore the theme of Holocaust tourism and its impact on Jewish identity.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

LA Jewish day school censors two student newspaper articles on Israel-Hamas war

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Los Angeles Shalhevet High School's student newspaper, the Boiling Point, faced censorship of two articles related to the Israel-Hamas war by the school's rabbi and principal, sparking a debate on the limits of student journalism in a Jewish day school.

0 Education Jewish Law

Two Different Torahs

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The author reflects on recent events in Israeli society, including proposed changes to exemption laws for ultra-Orthodox individuals and a disturbing suicide of a reservist with PTSD.

Torah ›

0 Torah History

Are We Living in Messianic Times?

Emes Ve-Emunah

The text discusses the concept of whether we are currently living in messianic times, examining various perspectives and historical examples.

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.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Television/Film

‘A few months after my release from prison I was back on the crystal meth’: meet Britain’s unlikeliest drug dealer

Jewish Chronicle

Richard Lubbock, a Jewish man from north London, led a double life as a drug addict and dealer, resembling a regular granddad but getting involved in crystal meth dealing following personal struggles.

0 Gender/Identity History

Politicising the victims of sexual assault means they suffer twice

Jewish Chronicle

The article criticizes the politicization of victims of sexual assault, highlighting a Times piece that skewed the truth for a specific agenda regarding incidents of rape at Nova festival, Route 232, and Kibbutz Reim.

Politics ›

0 Politics Culture

Melissa Cohen Biden: What to know about Hunter Biden's Jewish wife

Irene Katz Connelly in Forward

Hunter Biden's memoir "Beautiful Things" serves as a tribute to his late brother Beau Biden and delves into his struggles with addiction, family dynamics, and his controversial involvement with the Ukranian company Burisma.

0 Politics Israel

The Long and Complicated Road to Israel's So-Called 'Total Victory'

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the challenges Israel faces in achieving a so-called "total victory" over Hamas and other adversaries due to complex geopolitics and international dynamics.

0 Politics

The Washington Post goes post-reality

Jewish Chronicle

The Washington Post has been criticized for its reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, specifically in a recent article that omitted key details about the captivity of Israeli hostages by Hamas.

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.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Literature

‘Kafka’ Is One of the Most Delightfully Jewish Shows of the Year

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"Kafka," a limited series now streaming on ChaiFlicks, offers a fresh and deeply Jewish perspective on writer Franz Kafka, exploring his Jewish identity, relationships, and influences.

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.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Culture

How can I get my non-Jewish friends to acknowledge my holidays?

Beth Harpaz in Forward

The letter writer expresses hurt that their non-Jewish friends do not acknowledge Jewish holidays while they go out of their way to recognize Christmas and Easter.

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 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.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Torah

Feeling Life's Awe — Here’s the Best Way

Jewdicious

Awe, as described by psychologist Abraham Maslow, is a profound feeling of happiness and well-being triggered by grand and sublime experiences, often associated with moral beauty and acts of kindness.

Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

Solidarity from Sinai: Strengthening our covenant

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article discusses the concept of social contracts and covenants, drawing parallels between historical events like the American War of Independence and the French Revolution with the Jewish covenant at Mt. Sinai.

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.

Food ›

0 Food Communities

Prize winning baklava cheesecake

Jewish Chronicle

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

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.

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