for Tuesday, July 2, 2024

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Onward

Tyler Kliem in New Voices

The text explores the author's journey in delving into various diasporic Jewish languages, such as Ladino and Juhuri.

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Rav Shraga Feivish Hager zt”l // The Kossover Rebbe zt’l

Yochonon Donn in Ami

Rabbi Shraga Feivish Hager, the Kossover Rebbe, passed away at 66, leaving behind a legacy of chesed and leadership that deeply impacted Boro Park and beyond.

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Yitzi Fellner // Reliable Office Services

Nesanel Gantz in Ami

Yitzi Fellner established Reliable Office Services to address the need for affordable part-time administrative help for solopreneurs and startups who cannot afford full-time employees but require assistance with tasks like answering phones, billing, and customer service.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Feeling excluded from this year’s NYC Dyke March, Jewish lesbians host their own Pride party

Julia Gergely in JTA

Feeling excluded from the New York City Dyke March due to its anti-Israel stance, Jewish lesbians organized their own inclusive event called Shalom Dykes, featuring fun activities and a welcoming atmosphere for Jewish and queer attendees.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Wisdom Project | Reggie Schatz, 98, Says “Family Is Everything”

Pam Janis in Moment

Reggie Schatz, a 98-year-old from Maryland, emphasizes the importance of love, family, and community in her life.

0 Communities Education

Rav Yehoshua Heshel Eichenstein, ZTL - An Eved HaShem

Emes Ve-Emunah

Rav Yehoshua Heshel Eichenstein, also known as the Ziditchover Rebbe, recently passed away in Chicago, leaving behind a legacy of service and compassion to the Jewish community.

0 Communities Culture

The Berkshires Beckon This Summer

Avi Dresner in Hadassah

Jews are drawn to the Berkshires, a scenic region in Western Massachusetts known for its culture and natural beauty.

0 Communities Israel

The Displaced Senior Kibbutzniks Thriving in Exile

Uriel Heilman in Hadassah

Senior residents from Kibbutz HaGoshrim have been living in a hotel after being relocated due to Hezbollah attacks near the Lebanon border.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Hadar’s new plan has it minting rabbis, opening synagogues and sending teens to Israel. Is it a denomination now?

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Hadar Institute's recent strategic plan includes minting more rabbis, establishing congregations, launching programs in Israel, and expanding operations globally.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Please Don’t Say This About My Jewish Kids of Color

Lauren Kasiarz in Kveller

The article recounts a personal experience of a parent navigating the Jewish community with Jewish children of color.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

How synagogues can truly welcome new rabbis and staff this month

eJewishPhilanthropy

As synagogues welcome new rabbis and staff on July 1st, Rabbi Mary Zamore suggests that congregations should adopt clear family and medical leave policies to support their clergy's professional and personal well-being.

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What We Talk About When We Talk About the Holocaust // Both dachshunds and Great Danes are canines

Avi Shafran in Ami

Hebrew University professor Jonathan Dekel-Chen criticizes the use of terms like genocide and references to Nazis and the Holocaust when discussing Hamas, pointing out key differences between past anti-Semitic atrocities and current events.

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New regulations hinder donations of gear to Israeli soldiers, charities say

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

Multiple Israeli and American nonprofits are protesting new government regulations that impede their ability to donate equipment to Israeli soldiers due to increased bureaucratic hurdles at Israeli ports.

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Why Are Democrats Afraid to Fight for Freedom?

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

The text discusses the lack of courage among Democrats in confronting various challenges, likening their hesitancy to the lack of courage in the Republican Party during the Trump era.

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Don’t just praise Israeli women — invest in them

eJewishPhilanthropy

The text discusses a trip to Kfar Aza, a kibbutz attacked by Hamas, where the group met strong Israeli women who had lost family members in the attack.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Progressive Except for Palestine

Philip Berger in Tablet

A Jewish academic physician at the University of Toronto has been shunned by progressive colleagues who labeled him as a Zionist, despite his long history of supporting various humanitarian causes and advocating for Palestinian self-determination.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Canada's Criminalization of My Jewish Identity

SGSmall in Future of Jewish

The essay discusses the challenges faced by Jewish Canadians, particularly in light of the rise in antisemitism and the recent introduction of the concept of Anti-Palestinian Racism in Canada.

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Next up Cori Bush: After Jamaal Bowman defeat, pro-Israel donors pivot to Missouri

Ron Kampeas in Forward

Pro-Israel donors, following Rep. Jamaal Bowman's defeat, are now focusing on Rep. Cori Bush from Missouri, labeling her as anti-Israel due to her criticisms of Israel's actions.

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Rep. Jake Auchincloss talks Netanyahu, Bowman, Biden and antisemitism

Josh Kraushaar in Jewish Insider

Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a prominent voice in the Democratic Party, discussed various issues including the Democratic Party's stance on Israel, antisemitism, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Hamas in a recent interview with Jewish Insider.

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Israel’s Two Big Lies

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet

In this critique, the author discusses two major lies affecting Israel.

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Next up, Cori Bush: After Jamaal Bowman defeat, pro-Israel donors pivot to Missouri

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Pro-Israel organization AIPAC, after successful involvement in ousting Rep. Jamaal Bowman from Congress, is now focusing on Missouri Rep. Cori Bush due to her anti-Israel stance.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A Few Minutes with… Gavriel Mairone

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Attorney Gavriel Mairone is leading a lawsuit against UNRWA on behalf of victims affected by Hamas attacks, accusing the organization of collaborating with Hamas in perpetrating crimes against humanity, including aiding in weaponization and terrorism.

0 Politics Israel

Bowman Bows Out

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In a high-stakes Democratic primary in New York's 16th Congressional District, Westchester County Executive George Latimer decisively defeated incumbent Congressman Jamaal Bowman.

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Biden His Time

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses the aftermath of the Trump-Biden debate, highlighting concerns about President Biden's cognitive abilities and the potential impact on the 2024 election.

0 Politics Israel

Was the Awful Presidential Debate Somehow Good for Israel?

Nathan Guttman in Moment

After the recent presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, concerns were raised by Republicans like Senator Lindsey Graham about potential repercussions for Israel due to perceived weakness shown by Biden.

0 Politics Antisemitism

ADL joins with legal powerhouse to seek compensation for U.S. victims of Oct. 7 massacres

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has partnered with a prominent legal firm to seek compensation for U.S. victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas massacres in Israel through a lawsuit filed in the U.S.

0 Politics Israel

Jewish Democrats must wake up, fast.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the author's criticism of Democratic support for President Joe Biden, highlighting concerns about his age-related cognitive decline and the party's efforts to prevent other candidates from challenging him in the primaries.

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‘We have to cover history accurately’: Oklahoma superintendent explains why he’s forcing schools to teach the Bible

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated the teaching of the Bible in all public schools, arguing that it is necessary for an accurate understanding of history, despite concerns about the separation of church and state.

0 Education Antisemitism

Why I Left My Faculty Position at Rutgers

Rebecca Cypess in Tablet

The author describes their decision to leave Rutgers University due to the administration's response to an anti-Israel protest promoting self-martyrdom through terrorism against Jews on campus.

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The Los Angeles Synagogue Attack Wasn’t a Warning for Jews Alone

Kyle Shideler in Tablet

In a disturbing incident at a Los Angeles synagogue, a violent mob associated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine targeted Jewish worshippers, prompting reflection on the vulnerability of Jewish communities in the U.S. despite security measures in place.

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Jab, Jab, Hook, Hook

Dan Klores in Tablet

The author recounts his experiences grappling with his Jewish identity from childhood to adulthood, including humorous anecdotes from Hebrew school, challenges with religious rituals, and interactions with anti-Semitism.

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7 Holocaust museums condemn vandalism against one of their own after police say it wasn’t a hate crime

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Seven Holocaust museums, including the Holocaust Center for Humanity in Seattle, Washington, condemned the recent vandalism at the Seattle museum, where pro-Palestinian graffiti was written over a photo of a child Holocaust survivor.

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Nearly half of Americans see antisemitism as a ‘very serious problem,’ poll finds

Ron Kampeas in Forward

A recent Gallup poll found that nearly half of Americans consider antisemitism a very serious problem, a significant increase from previous years.

0 Antisemitism Politics

More than 10% of US Jews say they were frequently mistreated due to their religion, poll finds

Ron Kampeas in JTA

A recent Gallup poll revealed that over 10% of American Jewish adults reported frequent mistreatment or harassment due to their religion in the past year, with an additional 25% experiencing occasional mistreatment.

0 Antisemitism Politics

An unprecedented victory for a historically antisemitic right-wing party in France, and now the world holds its breath

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

In the recent legislative elections in France, Marine Le Pen's extreme-right-wing party, the National Rally, achieved an unprecedented victory with one in three French citizens voting for them in the first round.

0 Antisemitism Philosophy

‘Independence Day’ revisited: A Jewish reflection on modern challenges

eJewishPhilanthropy

In a reflection on the movie Independence Day, Mark Charendoff draws parallels to the challenges faced by modern Jewish communities, highlighting the need to respond to global antisemitism and other threats.

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Will the Law Protect Jewish Places of Worship From Antisemitic Mobs?

Nathan Lewin in Tablet

In the aftermath of an anti-Israel protest outside Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles, calls for more protection of Jewish places of worship have emerged.

Culture ›

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“My Daughter Now Only Eats ‘Clean Cooking’ — and Insults Mine”

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

A mother seeks advice on how to handle her daughter's new clean eating habits that involve insulting her cooking, while another person questions the frequency of calls with an older sister who dominates conversations.

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The Key to Kos

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Dr. David Azouz, a Jewish plastic surgeon, shared a poignant story with the author about discovering an abandoned but beautiful shul on the Greek island of Kos during a family vacation.

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Talmudic wisdom holds Trump to a higher standard than the Supreme Court

Mira Fox in Forward

The article discusses the comparison between Talmudic teachings and the recent Supreme Court decision regarding the legal liability and responsibilities of leaders, particularly focusing on former President Trump's actions during the Capitol riot.

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0 Gender/Identity Jewish Law

Kentucky judge dismisses Jewish mothers’ lawsuit challenging state abortion ban

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

A Kentucky judge dismissed a lawsuit by three Jewish mothers challenging the state's abortion law on religious freedom grounds, citing lack of standing as none were currently pregnant.

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How two Jewish musicians turned front porches in Brooklyn into a vibrant music scene

Jon Kalish in Forward

In Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, two Jewish musicians, Roy Nathanson and Aaron Lisman, have created vibrant music scenes on front porches during the pandemic.

0 Music Antisemitism

How a Jewish kid named Lou Reed left 'the most boring place on earth' to become 'King of New York'

Seth Rogovoy in Forward

The biography "Lou Reed: The King of New York" by Will Hermes delves deeply into Lou Reed's Jewish roots and influences, shedding light on how his Jewish identity permeated his music and career, especially evident in his challenges against antisemitism and connections with Jewish mentors like Delmore Schwartz and Doc Pomus.

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Keeping Cool In My Israeli Kitchen

Adeena Sussman in Hadassah

In the midst of the challenging times in Israel, author Adeena Sussman finds solace and resilience in her Tel Aviv kitchen, viewing cooking as a form of comfort and nourishment.

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October 7 Doc Bears Witness to Hamas Sexual Violence

Lisa Hostein in Hadassah

Anat Stalinsky, an Israeli television director, created the documentary "Screams Before Silence" to shed light on the sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas during the October 7 massacre and subsequent events in Gaza.

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