for Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Politics ›

October 7 exposed the hollowness of #MeToo

On October 7, a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians by Hamas revealed extreme brutality against women, including rape, mutilation, and murder.

0 Politics Ethics

Saying the Loud Part Out Loud // Justice Alito is “caught” being a conservative

Avi Shafran in Ami

During a secretly recorded conversation at a Supreme Court dinner, Justice Samuel Alito expressed his personal views as a conservative Catholic, affirming the need for a return to "G-dliness."

0 Politics Antisemitism

White Savior Complex: How Activism Is Killing Palestinians

Pat604Johnson in Future of Jewish

The article discusses the concept of the White Savior Complex within activism, particularly focusing on advocacy for Palestinians.

0 Politics Israel

Analysis: Jewish moderators will grill Trump and Biden at CNN’s debate. What should they ask about Israel?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

CNN moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, both Jewish, will moderate the upcoming 2024 presidential debate raising anticipation over questions about Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu accuses Biden of withholding weapons. White House: We ‘do not know what he’s talking about.’

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the Biden administration of withholding weapons and ammunition from Israel, citing an "inconceivable" delay in deliveries.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Did Israel Win the European Elections?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In the recent European elections, right-wing groups achieved significant victories, indicating European wariness of increased Islamic immigration and a recognition of Israel as a key ally.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A Few Minutes with… Robert Halfon

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Former UK government minister and MP Robert Halfon discusses the challenges facing the Conservative party as polls predict a significant loss in the upcoming election.

0 Politics Israel

Bibi Should Do Nothing

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses the challenges faced by Israel in dealing with security threats from Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in the north, emphasizing the need for a strategic shift.

0 Politics Israel

Countdown to Netanyahu’s Speech

Nathan Guttman in Moment

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint meeting of Congress, prompting Democrats to consider whether to attend the speech amidst disagreements over Israel's policies.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

‘We cannot look away,’ Kamala Harris says after White House screening of Sheryl Sandberg documentary on Oct. 7 sexual violence

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a screening of the documentary "Screams Before Silence" at the White House, produced by Sheryl Sandberg, to shed light on the sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas terrorists during a massacre in Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Communists, Antisemites Lose Big in European Parliamentary Elections

Itxu Díaz in Tablet

In the recent European Parliamentary elections, several communist and antisemitic parties faced significant losses, particularly those in Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium, and other countries.

0 Politics Communities

No more bridges left to burn in Jewish Westchester

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) reached out to a Jewish leader in Westchester County for a photo to show his friendship with Jewish people during a primary election against challengers who gained support from the Jewish community.

0 Politics Israel

In a Virginia primary between hardline candidates, the bottom line for Republican Jews is support for Israel

Ron Kampeas in JTA

In a Virginia congressional primary between hardline Republican candidates, the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) endorsed State Sen. John McGuire over incumbent Rep. Bob Good due to Good's stance against aid to Israel.

Communities ›

0 Communities Sports

‘Best friends I ever had’: Willie Mays’ treasured bond with a Jewish family

Louis Keene in Forward

Willie Mays, a baseball legend facing financial struggles in 1963, found a savior in Jacob Shemano, a Jewish banker, which blossomed into a lifelong friendship that bridged cultural divides.

0 Communities Education

The Great Awakening // Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith of Aish.com speaks about the aftereffects of October 7 on kiruv, and much more

Ami Magazine in Ami

Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith of Aish.com discusses the impact of October 7, a significant date in Jewish history, on kiruv efforts and Jewish identity.

0 Communities

Accelerate Conference of Financial Professionals

Nesanel Gantz in Ami

The Accelerate Conference of Financial Professionals brought together individuals in the bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO industries who are typically competitors but showed a genuine willingness to help each other.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Dear Married Friend

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The letter is a heartfelt message from a single person to their married friend, expressing the difficulty of their differing life stages.

0 Communities Education

FF Inbox: Issue 898

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses the delicate balance between parental involvement and children's independence, particularly in the context of newlyweds and their families.

0 Communities History

Major Jewish event returns to Ukraine, bringing hope amid ongoing war

Larry Luxner in JTA

Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, a Limmud FSU weekend festival recently brought together 200 Ukrainian Jews in the relatively safe city of Uzhhorod for Jewish learning and culture, marking the first such event in Ukraine since the war began.

0 Communities Music

Happy Birthday Paul McCartney: The Jewish Beatle

Seth Rogovoy in Forward

Paul McCartney, the beloved musician and former Beatle, has strong Jewish connections through his first wife, Linda Eastman, who hailed from a prominent Jewish family.

0 Communities Education

A Thriving Shtetl in the American Desert

Jewdicious

In the article "A Thriving Shtetl in the American Desert" by Ross Kagan Marks, the author discusses the growth and impact of the Jewish community in Las Cruces, New Mexico, led by Rabbi Bery and Rebbetzin Chenchie Schmukler of Chabad-Lubavitch.

0 Communities Leadership

Meeting ‘The Surge’ through relational engagement

eJewishPhilanthropy

The Jewish Federation of North America recently identified a surge in individuals actively seeking connections to Jewish life, particularly among young and mid-life adults who value personal invitations and familiar faces at Jewish events.

0 Communities Holidays

Jewish Juneteenth

Shoshana McKinney Kirya-Ziraba in Tablet

The text discusses the emergence of Jewish celebrations of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in America.

Sports ›

0 Sports Israel

Matan Adelson’s hoop dreams for Hapoel Jerusalem

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider

Matan Adelson, the youngest son of Miriam and Sheldon Adelson, has taken on the challenge of transforming Hapoel Jerusalem into a prominent force in Israeli basketball and potentially an international brand.

0 Sports Politics

Joe Mazzulla wants to take the Celtics to Israel. Will his MVP be willing to go?

Louis Keene in Forward

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla had promised to take the team to Israel if they won the NBA championship, a pledge now fulfilled with their victory.

0 Sports Communities

San Jose Sharks’ Ryan Warsofsky becomes first Jewish NHL head coach in 32 years

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Ryan Warsofsky has made history by becoming the first Jewish head coach in the NHL in over three decades when he was appointed as the head coach of the San Jose Sharks.

0 Sports Communities

No matter who wins the Finals, Jewish ‘NBA Countdown’ host Malika Andrews has become a star

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Malika Andrews, host of ABC's NBA Countdown and ESPN's NBA Today, has risen to stardom as a basketball reporter and TV personality despite not being a player.

Literature ›

0 Literature Ethics

Salman Rushdie’s Beautiful Revenge

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet

In Salman Rushdie's "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder," he reflects on his experience of being stabbed during a talk in Buffalo and the subsequent recovery process.

0 Literature History

Aspects of My Father’s Philosophy of Jewish History

Aaron Zeitlin in Lehrhaus

Aaron Zeitlin delves into his father Hillel Zeitlin's philosophical and theological perspectives on Jewish history, emphasizing the unique national identity and historical mission of the Jewish people.

Food ›

0 Food Communities

These Jewish sandwiches define NYC, according to the New York Times

Lisa Keys in JTA

The New York Times has highlighted 11 Jewish sandwiches that define NYC's culinary scene, showcasing a variety of iconic and innovative creations.

0 Food Communities

Here’s nine of the hottest Jew-ish eats in London this summer

Jewish Chronicle

London is offering a variety of Jewish-inspired dining experiences this summer, ranging from kosher smoked meats at Habibas Smoke House to Israeli dishes at Reubens Cafe and Kasa Bar and Grill.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Music

Book Review | Making Music Was The Best Revenge

Eva Fogelman in Moment

Geddy Lee's memoir "My Effin Life" delves into the life of the renowned rock musician and child of Auschwitz survivors.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

What the world has lost with the loss of Anouk Aimée

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Anouk Aimé, born Nicole Françoise Florence Dreyfus, passed away at 92 in Paris, leaving behind a rich legacy in French cinema.

0 Holocaust Politics

The Great Miscommunicator

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In 1985, President Ronald Reagan's visit to Bitburg, a German military cemetery containing graves of Waffen-SS members, sparked controversy as Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel and others urged him to reconsider honoring SS soldiers.

0 Holocaust History

Ferried to Freedom

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

During WWII, while the Gestapo rounded up Jews in other European countries, the Danish Jews had a different fate.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

Why empathy is a priceless antidote in this painful world

Jewish Chronicle

In the midst of challenging times faced by Jewish parents and grandparents, feelings of fear and anxiety are prevalent due to concerns about safety, antisemitism, and the ongoing conflict.

Music ›

0 Music Holocaust

Book Review | Making Music Was The Best Revenge

Eva Fogelman in Moment

Geddy Lee, the iconic rock musician and son of Holocaust survivors, chronicles his life in "My Effin Life," blending his personal heritage with his illustrious career with the band Rush.

0 Music Holocaust

Fat-shamed in life and death, this is the truth about Mama Cass

Jewish Chronicle

Owen Elliot-Kugell, daughter of the late Jewish singer Cass Elliot from The Mamas and the Papas, unravels the myths surrounding her mother's life and death in her book "My Mama, Cass."

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

ADL faces Wikipedia ban over reliability concerns on Israel, antisemitism

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

Wikipedia editors have recently banned the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) citing concerns about its reliability on both the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Who is the Jewish attorney general taking on one of the state’s most powerful Democrats?

Rebecca Massel in Forward

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has unsealed a racketeering indictment against George E. Norcross III, a prominent Democratic figure, accusing his company of manipulating government tax credits through political influence.

0 Antisemitism Politics

A subway mask ban won't fight antisemitism, but it will punish immunocompromised Jews like me

Rikki Baker Keusch in Forward

The author discusses New York Governor Kathy Hochul's proposal to ban masking in the subway, claiming it endangers Jews, but the author, an immunocompromised Jew, highlights the critical importance of masks for health and safety.

0 Antisemitism Politics

How everyone got the Brooklyn Museum story wrong

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

The vandalism incident involving leaders of the Brooklyn Museum was initially interpreted as an antisemitic attack targeting prominent Jewish figures after homes were spray-painted, leading to widespread condemnation across the political spectrum.

0 Antisemitism Politics

How everyone got the Brooklyn Museum story wrong

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

The article discusses how initial reports of vandalism against Brooklyn Museum leaders, stating that all victims were Jewish, led to widespread condemnation and claims of antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Communities

All New York district attorneys vow full prosecution of hate crimes amid rising antisemitism

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

New York's district attorneys, along with the attorney general and county prosecutors, have collectively pledged to prosecute hate crimes fully in response to the concerning rise in antisemitic incidents in the state, particularly following the recent Hamas terror attacks and Israeli military actions.

0 Antisemitism Education

U of Michigan, CUNY agree to make changes following federal antisemitism investigations

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

The U.S. Department of Education found that the University of Michigan and City University of New York failed to protect Jewish students from discrimination following the Hamas attack on Israel in October 7.

History ›

0 History Holocaust

The Jewish Da Vinci Code

Jewish Chronicle

"The Gaon Code" by Rytis Sabas is a gripping novel intertwining Russian mobsters, Mossad agents, and an 18th-century Lithuanian rabbi known as the Vilna Gaon.

0 History Politics

The ‘Neutrality with Hitler’ argument is a sad reflection of today’s politics

Jewish Chronicle

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Ian Gribbin, a Reform party candidate, who expressed views suggesting that Britain should have accepted Hitler's offer of neutrality in the 20th century, criticized Churchill, and was influenced by historian John Charmley's argument regarding British history and Hitler.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Israel

The First Trailer for Natalie Portman’s Jewish Period Drama Is Here

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Natalie Portman stars in "Lady in the Lake," a 1960s period thriller directed by Alma Harel.

0 Television/Film Communities

Breaking Dad Amazon Prime review: A mediocre story stretched too thin

Jewish Chronicle

"Breaking Dad" on Amazon Prime is critiqued as a documentary that fails to deliver on its promising concept of a British version of "Breaking Bad."

Miscellaneous

Scoliosis Screening

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine affecting 2-3% of the population, often diagnosed in children aged 10-12.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Communities

Concierge Service

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses the concept of "menuchas hanefesh" or inner peace, likening it to a concierge service where all needs are tended to effortlessly.

Education ›

0 Education Jewish Law

Parshas B’haalosecha: Mother of Marrieds

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses the deep symbolism of lighting the menorah and its parallels to parenting and teaching.

0 Education Jewish Law

Inbox: Issue 1016

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses various issues and experiences shared by different individuals in the Jewish community.

0 Education Science

So You Want to Be a… Sonographer

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Becoming a diagnostic medical sonographer requires technical skills, attention to detail, and good communication.

0 Education Jewish Law

For the Love of Giving

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses the importance of teaching children to give and how it leads to genuine happiness.

0 Education Leadership

A Century of Serenity

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Rav Gershon Edelstein, a revered figure in the yeshivah world, passed away at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy of quiet influence and profound Torah knowledge.

0 Education Gender/Identity

Investigation says many students at LA rabbinical school experienced sexism and homophobia but it was not ‘systematic’

Louis Keene in Forward

An investigation into complaints of sexism and harassment at the Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies found that while most graduates reported no discrimination, a significant number of those who did not complete the program corroborated these concerns.

0 Education Antisemitism

NYC schools chancellor removes two elected parent leaders over Israel-Hamas war controversies

Julia Gergely in JTA

New York City's schools chancellor has removed two elected parent leaders, Maud Maron and Tajh Sutton, from their positions on local Community Education Councils due to controversies surrounding the Israel-Hamas war.

Israel ›

0 Israel Communities

May God (not us) Avenge Their Blood

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article discusses the deep emotional impact of IDF soldiers' deaths, highlighting the sacrifice and dedication of these individuals to protect their people.

0 Israel Politics

Message Not Sent

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Eylon Levy, a media professional who gained fame as a volunteer spokesman for Israel during a hostage crisis, faced a challenging interview question that led to his celebrity status in pro-Israel circles.

0 Israel Gender/Identity

This Pride, queer Jews are feeling the strain — and sometimes unsafe — over Israel

Andrew Lapin in JTA

As Pride month unfolds, tensions are rising for LGBTQ Jews due to discord over Israel.

0 Israel Politics

How to Actually Defeat Hamas: A Guide

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text provides a strategic guide on how to effectively defeat Hamas and other terrorist organizations, emphasizing the need to understand and adapt to the tactics employed by such groups.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Where is the Red Cross hiding?

Jewish Chronicle

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), established in 1863 with a mission to aid victims of armed conflict, has a history of successful interventions in hostage situations worldwide.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Israel should say goodbye to the rotten and racist United Nations.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

In a guest essay by Nachum Kaplan on the Future of Jewish platform, the case for Israel to leave the United Nations (UN) is discussed.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Jewish Law

The Song of Shabbos

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The discussion revolves around the importance of truly caring about Shabbos beyond just observing it by default.

Culture ›

0 Culture Language

New film captures the talent and devotion of musicians choosing Yiddish

Rebecca Margolis in Forward

"Welcome to Yiddishland" is a new documentary by Ros Horin that explores an international community of artists dedicated to Yiddish language and culture, showcasing musicians, actors, and writers from various backgrounds who use Yiddish as a creative source.

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