JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, June 23, 2024

Israel ›

0 Israel Leadership

We must reclaim Zionism for the centre ground

Jewish Chronicle

The article discusses the need to reclaim Zionism for the center ground amid controversies in the Jewish community.

0 Israel Politics

As ceasefire talks continue and protests rage, here are the five biggest questions facing Israel

Dan Perry in Forward

Israel is facing significant challenges as ceasefire talks continue and protests erupt, with questions surrounding the willingness of Hamas to agree to a ceasefire deal with Israel, the sustainability of Israel's war effort against Hamas, the potential for conflict with Hezbollah in the north, the domestic religious schisms threatening the government's stability, and the possibility of strained relations between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden.

0 Israel Politics

The U.S. is withholding arms from Israel, again.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently accused the Biden administration of withholding weapons shipments to Israel, a claim the administration denied being aware of.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Israelis are getting religion, in spite of a coercive Chief Rabbinate

Rabbi Kenneth Brander in JTA

Despite a coercive Chief Rabbinate in Israel, a trend is emerging where some secular Israelis are voluntarily adopting religious customs such as wearing tzitzit, baking challah, or lighting Shabbat candles in response to the war in Gaza.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Criticism of Israel and AIPAC features in rally for Jamaal Bowman with AOC and Bernie Sanders

Luke Tress in JTA

At a rally for Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the Bronx with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, criticism of Israel and AIPAC was prominent, with calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, objections to AIPAC's support for Bowmans opponent, and disagreements over Israels actions in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Pro-Palestinians and Communists and Terrorists — Oh my!

Masha Kleiner in Future of Jewish

The essay discusses the intersection of pro-Palestinian activism with communist and terrorist ideologies on a university campus during a Jewish event.

0 Politics Communities

The Latimer-Bowman showdown in New York is a bellwether of Israel’s role in Democratic politics

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The upcoming primary battle in New York's 16th district between Rep. Jamaal Bowman and centrist George Latimer is significant for Israel's position within the Democratic Party.

Communities ›

0 Communities Education

The American Jewish future is interfaith. It's about time our rabbis were, too

Samira Mehta in Forward

Hebrew Union College's decision to admit and ordain students in interfaith relationships marks a significant shift in American Judaism, acknowledging the reality of the community it serves.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

She built the largest queer synagogue in the nation 'for Jews rejected from everywhere'

Debra Nussbaum Cohen in Forward

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has led Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the largest LGBTQ+ synagogue in the nation, for 32 years and has built it into a thriving inclusive community advocating for social justice.

Miscellaneous

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Patis, NYC’s largest and buzziest kosher bakery chain, files for bankruptcy

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Patis, a popular kosher bakery chain in NYC known for its high-quality pastries and urban cafe culture, has filed for bankruptcy after facing difficulties sustaining its rapid growth since 2018.