for Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet

The text explores the perspective of two immigrants, a Christian from Lebanon and a Jew from Israel, reflecting on their decision to come to America as an act of grace and privilege, driven by the belief in finding freedom and opportunity.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Parshas Korach: Stick Figures

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Parshas Korach recounts the story of how Hashem reaffirmed Moshe's leadership and Aaron's priesthood by causing Aaron's staff to blossom miraculously.

0 Culture Communities

Save the (Secret) Dates

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Navigating the world of dating in the shidduchim scene can be complex, especially for those dating out of town.

0 Culture Ethics

FF Inbox: Issue 900

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses the concept of parental involvement in a married child's life, emphasizing that while parents can offer help and support, ultimately, the responsibility lies with the married couple themselves to manage their affairs independently.

0 Culture Food

“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.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Doug Burgum emerges as veepstakes favorite of pro-Israel Republicans

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has emerged as a favored vice presidential candidate among pro-Israel Republicans, with some donors expressing support for his hawkish foreign policy stance, particularly regarding military aid to Ukraine and his strong support for Israel.

0 Politics Communities

From Labour to the Day of Rest, here are the Jewish storylines in this week’s UK election

Jacob Judah in JTA

In the upcoming UK election, the Labour Party, under the leadership of Keir Starmer, is expected to secure a historic victory over the Conservatives, with Starmer poised to become the next prime minister.

0 Politics Communities

Ushi Teitelbaum: Biden Needs to Go

Moment in Moment

Ushi Teitelbaum, a 26-year-old Orthodox Jewish Republican from Brooklyn, expresses strong support for Donald Trump and criticizes President Biden's handling of issues like the economy, safety, inflation, and foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Chesky Blau: Someone Other Than Biden

Moment in Moment

Chesky Blau, an Orthodox Rabbi and health-care industry contractor from Brooklyn, is leaning towards voting Republican in 2024, citing concerns about Joe Biden's leadership and morality issues.

0 Politics Communities

Diana Leygerman: Judicial Overreach

Moment in Moment

Diana Leygerman, a Democratic project manager and community activist from Pennsylvania, expresses her belief that Trump's felony convictions may not impact his loyal supporters and that the political landscape remains largely unchanged.

0 Politics Israel

Abby Schachter: The Court Isn’t Overstepping

Moment in Moment

Abby Schachter, an Orthodox Republican voter, discusses her support for Donald Trump despite his and Hunter Biden's legal issues, emphasizing the importance of equal application of the law and confidence in public institutions.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Nina Stanley: Biden Should be Replaced

Moment in Moment

Nina Stanley, a 72-year-old retired nurse from Ohio, expresses concerns about President Biden's performance and suggests he should be replaced due to what she perceives as cognitive decline.

0 Politics Israel

Aaron Weissman: Nobody Cares About the Presidential Race

Moment in Moment

Aaron Weissman, a 52-year-old Reform Jew and independent voter from Great Falls, Montana, expresses disillusionment with the 2024 presidential race, noting his support for Joe Biden and disapproval of Donald Trump.

0 Politics Holocaust

Far-right German politician fined again for using a banned Nazi phrase

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Prominent far-right German politician Björn Höcke has been fined once again for using a banned Nazi phrase, "Everything For Germany."

0 Politics Food

Fresh Tomato Juice Bloody Mary

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

The discussion revolves around the author's initial plan to share a recipe for a Jewish-inspired Bloody Mary, but following the recent presidential debate, they express concerns about Donald Trump's return to power, motivating them to prioritize voting against Trump in the upcoming election over personal preferences.

0 Politics Culture

Friday night dinner doesn’t make you a slacker

Jewish Chronicle

The text criticizes the Conservative Party's attempt to attack Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for prioritizing Friday night dinners with his family by falsely claiming he would be a part-time prime minister.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Cuomo releases TV ad blasting campus protesters backing Hamas

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, released a TV ad through his pro-Israel group, Never Again, NOW!, criticizing pro-Palestinian protesters for allegedly supporting Hamas, citing the terror group's actions against Israel.

0 Politics Israel

What the Current Protests in Israel Are Really About

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The current protests in Israel comprise various demonstrations, with only a minority of Israelis participating.

0 Politics Israel

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.

0 Politics Israel

Israel’s Two Big Lies

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet

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

0 Politics Israel

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.

0 Politics Israel

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.

0 Politics Leadership

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.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

A former Dallas city councilwoman just died. Almost no one knew she was Jewish.

Rebecca Massel in Forward

Rose Renfroe, a former Dallas City Councilwoman, passed away at 81, revealing to many in Dallas that she was Jewish only after her Jewish funeral.

0 Communities Leadership

Rabbi Burt Jacobson, social activist and founder of Bay Area Renewal synagogue, dies at 87

Alix Wall in JTA

Rabbi Burt Jacobson, a prominent figure in the Jewish Renewal movement and founder of Kehilla Community Synagogue, passed away at 87 from pancreatic cancer.

0 Communities Culture

Inbox: Issue 1018

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses the growing issue of extravagant spending on events like weddings within the Jewish community, leading to financial burdens and societal pressures.

0 Communities Politics

Why my Sonoma County synagogue stands for a ceasefire in Gaza

Rabbi Irwin Keller in Forward

Congregation Ner Shalom of Cotati in Sonoma County issued a statement in support of a ceasefire in the Gaza war, highlighting the death toll in Gaza, Jewish values, and the need for humanitarian aid.

0 Communities Leadership

A culture of relationships, driven by data

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article discusses Gather, Inc.'s relational engagement strategies to enhance and sustain the Jewish community amidst changing demographics and interests.

0 Communities Leadership

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.

0 Communities

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.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Netanyahu pushes back against reports of army pressure to end the war, accusing officials of ‘defeatism’

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected reports of Israeli military leaders advocating for a ceasefire with Hamas before achieving all objectives, accusing them of defeatism.

0 Israel Politics

Adam Witkov: We’re Talking Out of Both Sides of Our Mouth on Israel

Moment in Moment

In an interview with Moment Magazine's Jewish Political Voices Project, Adam Witkov, a 39-year-old Democratic attorney from Milwaukee, expresses concerns about the treatment of Israel in the current political discourse.

0 Israel Leadership

Following internal drama over Israel, Reconstructionist Judaism affirms support for progressive Zionism and 2-state solution

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

After internal discord over Israel, the Reconstructionist movement has reasserted its backing for progressive Zionism and a two-state solution, emphasizing its support for Israel's existence and a Palestinian state.

0 Israel Jewish Law

If Only It Were A Lie

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Liel Liebowitz's article in Tablet Magazine criticizes the notion that Israel needs charedim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) to serve in the army, suggesting it is a political ploy.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Attorney General on the Warpath

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses the increased pressure on Israel's Torah world due to recent rulings by the High Court and the attorney general, threatening financial hardships for avreichim and their families.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Remembering Rabbi Andrew Sacks, 70, a ‘rabble-rouser’ who fought for religious pluralism in Israel

Rob Charry in JTA

Rabbi Andrew Sacks, a prominent advocate for religious pluralism in Israel and the director of the Rabbinical Assembly in Israel, passed away at the age of 70.

0 Israel Education

“The Law Cannot Let Itself See the Nakba” - Rabea Eghbariah on the restorative potential of codifying “Nakba” as a legal concept.

Joshua Abramson Cohen in Jewish Currents

Rabea Eghbariah, a Palestinian legal scholar, advocates for recognizing the Nakba as a legal concept to describe the ongoing oppression of Palestinians by Zionism.

0 Israel Politics

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.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Turbulent State of Britain's Jews

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

The essay discusses the current state of British Jews amid rising antisemitism in the UK.

0 Antisemitism Education

New Columbia administrator texts show deans complaining about Jewish student ‘privilege,’ calling Hillel leader a ‘problem’

Luke Tress in Forward

Newly released text messages from Columbia University administrators revealed disparaging comments about Jewish students, particularly their perceived privilege, with references to money influencing attention received.

0 Antisemitism Education

New Columbia administrator texts show deans discussing Jewish student ‘privilege’ and ‘$$$$,’ and bashing Hillel leader as a ‘problem’

Luke Tress in JTA

Columbia University administrators engaged in text exchanges that belittled Jewish student concerns about antisemitism, referred to Jewish students as privileged, and criticized the head of the university's Hillel organization during a panel discussion on Jewish campus life.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Her son was fatally shot on the Brooklyn Bridge. But Devorah Halberstam says the full story remains untold

Beth Harpaz in Forward

Devorah Halberstam, whose son Ari was tragically murdered in 1994 on the Brooklyn Bridge, continues to seek justice and closure for her son's case, believing that critical aspects of the story remain untold.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Labour can be trusted again

Jewish Chronicle

Under Keir Starmer's leadership, the Labour Party has made significant strides in combating antisemitism, with a focus on acknowledging past issues and implementing a zero-tolerance policy.

0 Antisemitism Communities

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.

0 Antisemitism Education

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.

0 Antisemitism Politics

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.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Is your July 4th hot dog tradition kosher? Joey Chestnut, Nathan's and Impossible choices

Beth Harpaz in Forward

The article discusses the hot dog traditions surrounding the July 4th Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, particularly focusing on Joey Chestnut's endorsement of Impossible Foods' vegan hot dogs.

0 Food History

Talk of the Table | Hot Diggity Dog!

Molly Foster in Moment

The article delves into the history and cultural significance of hot dogs and their potential Jewish connections.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Communities

Byron and Norris

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Byron and Norris were two lonely friends living in a skilled nursing facility, with Norris being a kind and supportive roommate to Byron.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

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.

Music ›

0 Music Prayer

The Story Behind Debbie Friedman’s Beloved ‘Mi Sheberach’ Melody

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Debbie Friedman, a revolutionary Jewish musician, transformed American Jewish connections to Judaism through her catchy and empowering tunes for prayers and holidays, making them more accessible and equitable, especially for women.

Education ›

0 Education Culture

Teaching a Life Lesson Even After You're Gone

Jewdicious

The article by Jimmy Greenfield highlights the importance of expressing gratitude, especially towards teachers who leave a lasting impact.

0 Education Politics

‘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.

Miscellaneous

The Supreme Court’s homelessness decision will decimate the faith-based nonprofit sector

Hannah Lebovits in Forward

The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a significant decision in the Grants Pass v. Johnson case, allowing cities to fine people for being homeless, marking a shift towards punitive measures over social support.

History ›

0 History Holocaust

Germany 2024 - Not Your Father’s Germany

Emes Ve-Emunah

Younger Germans are engaging in soul-searching about their grandparents' roles during the Holocaust, leading to a more empathetic and remorseful attitude towards the past.

0 History Antisemitism

A “New Look” at Coco Chanel…

Guest Contributor in Lilith

The text explores a reexamination of the legacy of Gabrielle Coco Chanel, highlighting her revolutionary contributions to fashion like the little black dress and No. 5 perfume, while also delving into her previously overlooked collaboration with the Nazis during World War II.

0 History Communities

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.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Literature

In My Interfaith Marriage, I’m Raising My Daughter With Jewish Humor

Cara Erdheim Kilgallen in Kveller

An interfaith couple navigates raising their young daughter with a blend of Jewish and Christian traditions, particularly focusing on the influence of humor in their family dynamic.

Language ›

0 Language Communities

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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