for Saturday, June 15, 2024

Literature ›

0 Literature Israel

Etgar Keret: AI thinks I wrote a number of novels that don't exist. So I tried to

Etgar Keret in Forward

Israeli writer Etgar Keret explores interactions with AI, where he discovers the AI believes he has written several non-existent books about strange and intriguing themes.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

Frieda Johles Forman, ‘fiery’ feminist who rediscovered Yiddish women authors, dies at 87

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Frieda Johles Forman, a pioneering feminist in Jewish studies and literature, passed away at 87.

0 Literature Philosophy

Do opportunities knock twice in life? Two men who might just know

Jewish Chronicle

"Second Chances: Shakespeare & Freud" by Stephen Greenblatt and Adam Phillips delves into the theme of second chances in life through the lens of literature and psychoanalysis.

Israel ›

0 Israel Communities

‘They’re not alone’: A pair of cousins in Israel and Long Island help outfit IDF soldiers

Stewart Ain in Forward

Cousins Yael Levy in Israel and Terri Ackerman in Long Island have organized a team of 150 volunteers to supply IDF soldiers with gear like pocket knives, thermal gloves, medical supplies, and more, totaling over 9,000 pounds distributed since October.

0 Israel Politics

Why There Is No Palestinian State

Hussain Abdul-Hussain in Future of Jewish

The essay discusses why there is no Palestinian state, highlighting the historical background and challenges to achieving a resolution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

0 Israel Communities

As Israeli tourism to Georgia has boomed, these Israelis have put down roots in Tbilisi

Larry Luxner in JTA

Israeli tourism to Georgia has surged, with some Israelis choosing to settle in Tbilisi and establish businesses, like the Lichts who opened a falafel eatery and art gallery.

0 Israel Communities

Cost of shipping donated gear to Israel quadrupling as El Al ends Oct. 7 cargo discount

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

El Al, Israel's national airline, is ending a discount program for shipping donated gear to Israel, citing reduced need for donations as the military's supply situation improved.

0 Israel Politics

24 hours on Israel’s northern front as clashes with Hezbollah intensify

Susan Greene in Forward

As clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify in the north, residents of Kiryat Shmona near the Lebanese border have endured ongoing rocket attacks, forcing many to evacuate and leaving the city bruised and empty.

0 Israel Politics

Israel is real — and that makes it an easy target.

Pat604Johnson in Future of Jewish

The essay explores the theme of erasure in the context of Israeli-Palestinian relations, focusing on the misinterpretation of Golda Meir's 1976 comment about Palestinians not being a separate people until the mid-1960s.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry take a father-daughter trip to Auschwitz in tragicomedy ‘Treasure’

Toby Axelrod in JTA

"Treasure" is a film featuring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry portraying a father and daughter who visit Poland and Auschwitz after the fall of the Iron Curtain.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry Connect With Jewish Trauma and Family in ‘Treasure’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

In the movie "Treasure," Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry portray a father and daughter duo, Edek and Ruth, who embark on a journey to Poland, exploring their family's Holocaust history.

0 Holocaust Education

‘We’re all scarred in different ways’: The next generation of Holocaust testimony

Matthew Litman in Forward

Descendants of Holocaust survivors, part of a community called Generations Forward, are proactively engaging with their family trauma and sharing their stories to ensure the preservation of Holocaust education as survivors age.

0 Holocaust Literature

(Stephen) Fry’s delight: his new film with Lena Dunham

Jewish Chronicle

Stephen Fry and Lena Dunham collaborated on the film "Treasure," based on Lily Bretts book "Too Many Men."

0 Holocaust History

Exclusiva: ¿Sobrevivió la familia de Claudia Sheinbaum al Holocausto y lo mantuvo en secreto?

Andrew Silverstein in Forward

Claudia Sheinbaum, la primera mujer presidenta de México, ha mantenido en secreto gran parte de su historia familiar judía.

0 Holocaust History

Exclusive: Mexico's new Jewish president has not been telling the truth about her family's Holocaust story

Andrew Silverstein in Forward

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female and Jewish president, has been inaccurately portraying her family's Holocaust survival story.

Communities ›

0 Communities Education

Heather Conn Hendel, 48, teacher, caregiver, matchmaker and newlywed, dies days after giving birth

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Heather Conn Hendel, a beloved figure in Jewish communities in Manhattan and Toronto, passed away at 48 just days after giving birth to her daughter.

0 Communities Culture

How Jewish communities are celebrating Juneteenth this year

Violet Fearon in Forward

Jewish communities across the United States are celebrating Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in America.

0 Communities History

Jewish immigrant men abandoned their wives in droves a century ago. Their stories are getting a new look

Luke Tress in JTA

The exhibit "Runaway Husbands, Desperate Families: The Story of the National Desertion Bureau," showcased at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, delves into the lives of early 20th-century Jewish immigrants in the U.S., highlighting stories of abandonment by husbands and the efforts to track them down.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Learners or Earners?

Emes Ve-Emunah

The author reflects on a debate within the Charedi community about whether young women should prioritize dating "Learners" who study in Kollel full-time or "Earners" who work to support their families.

0 Communities Politics

Mexican Jews love their country. But do they love the next president? It’s complicated

Beth Harpaz in Forward

Claudia Sheinbaum, a Jewish woman, recently won the Mexican presidential election based on her left-wing politics rather than her religious identity.

0 Communities Leadership

Leaders: Stay the course on DEI through this storm

eJewishPhilanthropy

Ilana Kaufman, CEO of the Jews of Color Initiative, emphasizes the importance of maintaining commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts despite challenges and conflicts that may arise.

0 Communities Holidays

America and Israel

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The text discusses the author's experiences as a Jewish individual in both America and Israel, highlighting encounters with different attitudes towards Judaism and Israel.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Threatening Jews is now acceptable — so long as you call them Zionists

Nora Berman in Forward

The article discusses how antisemitism is being masked under the guise of anti-Zionism, with Jewish individuals facing threats and harassment.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Labour is heading for an earthquake victory – but battles with Jewish voters may lie ahead

, David Rose in Jewish Chronicle

Labour is projected for a significant victory in the upcoming election, with potential challenges from Jewish voters.

0 Antisemitism Politics

For French Jews, a choice between two widely divergent parties, each with a history of antisemitism

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

The recent European elections in France have posed a crucial question for the Jewish community regarding the impact on their future - as two notably different political coalitions with histories of antisemitism vie for power.

0 Antisemitism Communities

The street-fighters who taught British fascists: don’t f*** with the Jews

Jewish Chronicle

Filmmaker David Herman's documentary, "Jews Defending Jews," explores the history of Jewish resistance against fascism and antisemitism in the UK.

0 Antisemitism Education

The DEI Cake Is Baked

Jewdicious

This article discusses the qualifications of two job candidates, Jane and the author, Dan, for a position at a top Chicago law firm.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

First they came for our abortions, now they’re coming for our embryos

Amy Klein in Forward

The article discusses the recent condemnation of in vitro fertilization (IVF) by the Southern Baptist Convention and its implications for reproductive rights, particularly in light of the ongoing threats to abortion rights.

0 Jewish Law Israel

This Father’s Day, let’s hear it for patrilineal Jews

Jewish Chronicle

As Fathers Day approaches, the author challenges the notion that Jewishness is only passed down through the mother, advocating for the acceptance of patrilineal Jews.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Television/Film

Welcoming ‘Sabbath Queen,’ a new documentary about a rabbi who breaks all boundaries

Jodi Rudoren in Forward

"Sabbath Queen" is a documentary that follows the journey of Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, known for his drag character Rebbetzin Hadassah Gross, as he challenges boundaries in Jewish identity.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Modesty rules in a house with a pre-teen girl

Jewish Chronicle

The author reflects on the challenges of navigating modesty and privacy in a household with a pre-teen daughter, highlighting the complexities of being the only male in a predominantly female family.

0 Gender/Identity Communities

Synagogues’ Absent Fathers

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Tablet

Rabbi Jacob Kohn and other Jewish leaders in the early to mid-20th century expressed concerns about absent fathers in synagogues and their lack of involvement in Jewish family life.

0 Gender/Identity Science

How Babies Are Made

Bethany S. Mandel in Tablet

The text discusses personal experiences working in a synagogue's development office and receiving donations from congregants.

Art ›

0 Art History

My grandma the legend: Life with art collector Peggy Guggenheim, the fabulously wealthy bohemian

Jewish Chronicle

Peggy Guggenheim, renowned art collector, led a fascinating life from socialite to bohemian before solidifying her legacy in Venice.

Miscellaneous

0 Jewish Law

Welcome to the column that puts YOUR health first

Jewish Chronicle

The article discusses various health-related topics within the Jewish community.

Culture ›

0 Culture Communities

When My Sons Lost Their Dad Way Too Young, My Own Father Stepped In

Elissa Caterfino Mandel in Kveller

After losing her husband at a young age, the author recounts how her father stepped in to fill the void for her two sons.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

A paradigm shift in countering antisemitism: Make American values relevant again

eJewishPhilanthropy

In light of increasing anti-Israel sentiment and antisemitism connected with cultural and ideological shifts, there is a call for a strategic pivot to combat these trends by making American values relevant again.

0 Politics

How the Media Manipulates Your Israeli-Palestinian Opinions

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses how mainstream media and social media often manipulate Israeli-Palestinian opinions by crafting narratives that maximize attention and outrage, with a focus on what is not covered or omitted, rather than outright lies.

History ›

0 History Holocaust

Exclusiva: ¿Sobrevivió la familia de Claudia Sheinbaum al Holocausto y lo mantuvo en secreto?

Andrew Silverstein in Forward

Claudia Sheinbaum's family history reveals a previously unknown migration trajectory during World War II.

0 History Communities

Exclusive: Mexico's new Jewish president has not been telling the truth about her family's Holocaust story

Andrew Silverstein in Forward

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female and Jewish president, has been inaccurately portraying her family's Holocaust survival story, claiming her mother was born in Mexico when records show she was born in Bulgaria and survived the Holocaust.

0 History Jewish Law

The Misadventures of the Printer Israel Bak

Alan D. Abbey in Tablet

Israel Bak, a 19th-century printer and pivotal figure in Palestine's history, played a significant role in bringing printing back to the Land of Israel after 250 years.

0 History Jewish Law

The Misadventures of the Printer Israel Bak

Alan D. Abbey in Tablet

Israel Bak, a lesser-known figure compared to his contemporaries like Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, played a crucial role in the 19th-century printing and publishing industry in Palestine.

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