for Thursday, July 18, 2024

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Leadership

Saving Non-Jews on Shabbat: Two Perspectives on the Development of a Sensitive Halakhah

Jonathan Ziring in Lehrhaus

Contemporary Jewish law mandates saving the lives of both Jews and non-Jews, even if it means transgressing Shabbat.

Sports ›

0 Sports Communities

Meet the 6 Jewish baseball players selected in the 2024 MLB Draft

Jacob Gurvis in Forward

In the 2024 MLB Draft, six Jewish players were selected, surpassing the previous year's number.

0 Sports Education

Kobe Bryant’s late father Joe once coached a Jewish day school’s girls basketball team

Rob Charry in JTA

Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, father of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who recently passed away, is remembered for coaching the girls basketball team at a Jewish day school in Philadelphia for one year in 1992-1993.

Israel ›

0 Israel Leadership

Mission: Impossible

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The letter addresses tensions within the Jewish community, specifically between the Orthodox Union (OU) and the charedi community regarding military enlistment in Israel.

0 Israel Politics

If Deif is dead, what comes next for Hamas?

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider

The Israeli airstrike targeting Mohammed Deif, the head commander of Hamas' military wing, may have significant implications for the group's future and its conflict with Israel.

0 Israel Politics

Democratic platform boosts Israel funding, blames Hamas for war

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The Democratic Party platform maintains strong support for Israel by emphasizing continued defense funding, denouncing Hamas for initiating the conflict in Gaza, and reaffirming commitments to Israel's security and its right to defend itself.

0 Israel Politics

The Lebanon War Is Coming

Judith Miller in Tablet

Israel is facing a significant threat from Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shiite terrorist group in Lebanon, as evidenced by recent attacks including rockets and drones fired into northern Israel.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

The Birth of a Folk Hero

Itxu Díaz in Tablet

The text discusses how former President Donald Trump's response to a recent attack has transformed him into a folk hero for many Americans, reflecting on the importance of heroism in society.

0 Politics Communities

Inside Wesley Bell’s Jewish turnout operation

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, challenging Rep. Cori Bush in the Missouri 1st Congressional District Democratic primary, has received significant support from the Jewish community due to concerns over Bush's positions on Israel and antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

ANALYSIS: Why GOP Jews are more jazzed about Trump this election

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

At the 2024 Republican National Convention, GOP Jews expressed heightened enthusiasm for Trump, attributing it to his strong support for Israel, condemning of pro-Palestinian protesters, and perceived toughness on anti-Semitism.

0 Politics Education

Israel-Bashing on the Agenda for National Teachers Union

Francesca Block in The Free Press

Members of the American Federation of Teachers are embroiled in a controversy over a series of anti-Israel resolutions proposed by some members, including calls to halt U.S. military aid to Israel and accusations of apartheid and genocide.

0 Politics Israel

Democratic Party platform boosts Israel funding, blames Hamas for war

Ron Kampeas in Forward

The Democratic Party platform affirms strong support for Israel by committing to maintaining current defense funding, condemning Hamas for initiating the recent conflict, and emphasizing the importance of Israel's security.

0 Politics Jewish Law

A Legal Justification for Genocide - By expanding the human shielding charge to every inch of Gaza, Israel is using a familiar strategy at an unprecedented scale.

Nicola Perugini and Neve Gordon in Jewish Currents

The text discusses Israel's alleged use of the human shielding accusation as a legal justification for genocide in Gaza, focusing on the targeting of civilian infrastructure and populations by the Israeli military.

0 Politics Communities

Delta banned Palestinian flag pins — now flight attendants are pushing back

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Delta recently implemented a policy restricting flight attendants to wearing only U.S. flag pins, following an incident where photos of attendants wearing Palestinian flag pins sparked controversy.

0 Politics Culture

America is a Christian Nation. And Yet it Isn't

Emes Ve-Emunah

The text discusses the perception of America as a Christian nation during the Christmas season, emphasizing the prevalence of Christianity in the country.

0 Politics Israel

The Cash Cow Known as Palestine Inc.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The essay highlights the issue of corruption and financial mismanagement within Palestinian leadership, particularly the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority.

0 Politics Israel

Are the walls closing in for Sinwar and Hamas?

Jewish Chronicle

The text discusses the potential challenges facing Hamas, particularly its military leaders like Muhammad Deif and Yahya Sinwar, with a focus on recent events in Gaza.

0 Politics Antisemitism

In a first, Republican Jewish Coalition CEO addresses RNC as party vows to make American Jews safe again

Ron Kampeas in JTA

At the Republican National Convention, Republican Jewish Coalition CEO Matt Brooks delivered a speech emphasizing President Trump's commitment to restoring law and order to protect American Jews from rising antisemitism, particularly on college campuses.

0 Politics

The Mind-to-Mouth Miracle // Cognition problems aren’t always what they seem

Avi Shafran in Ami

The article explores the complexity of cognitive deficits and challenges the common narrative around President Biden's mental acuity.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Human Rights Watch, harsh critic of Israel, details Oct. 7 atrocities

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Human Rights Watch, known for being critical of Israel, released a detailed report on the atrocities committed by Palestinian armed groups during the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack in southern Israel.

0 Politics

What the Media Is Not Telling You About Its Coverage of Gaza

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the lack of transparency in media coverage of Gaza, particularly regarding the control and censorship of information by Hamas.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

Unforgiven

Martín Sivak in Tablet

José Pérez, a Catholic in the process of converting to Judaism and a Federal Police agent, infiltrated the Argentina Zionist Organization (AZO) in Buenos Aires in 1994.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Starmer has made a good start – but there are problems to come

Jewish Chronicle

Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, faced criticism for his initial leadership decisions but has since gained strength, particularly after taking a firm stance against anti-Jewish racism and showing support for Israel.

0 Antisemitism Communities

I’m one of those Jews Felicity Kendal thinks is wrong

Jewish Chronicle

The author reflects on the complexities of Jewish identity in light of rising antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Keir Starmer of all people knows how to tackle extremism

Jewish Chronicle

The article discusses the rise of extremism and threats in British politics, particularly concerning violence directed at politicians and the Jewish community.

History ›

0 History Politics

Uncover the Blood in Buenos Aires

Avi Weiss in Tablet

The article reflects on the 30th anniversary of the AMIA Jewish community center bombing in Buenos Aires that killed 85 individuals and injured 300, being the most significant attack on the Jewish community since the Holocaust.

0 History Antisemitism

So, how did the West become antisemitic?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

In "How the West Became Antisemitic" by scholar Ivan Marcus, the history of antisemitism is traced back to provocative verbal attacks by historical Jewish authors on other faiths, leading to fictional and widely believed anti-Jewish narratives.

0 History Education

My family story is strange but it does seem to resonate with Jews

Jewish Chronicle

David Baddiel's memoir "My Family: The Memoir" explores his Jewish family's complex background, touching on themes of identity and generational trauma.

Art ›

0 Art History

From Shtetl to Pogrom

Susan Baskin in Tablet

Issachar Ber Ryback, a Ukrainian Jewish artist, synthesized modernism with Jewish themes to create a national Jewish art.

0 Art Communities

Wisdom Project | Annette Lerner, 94, Is Ready for Her Next Artistic Adventure

Jodi Blecker in Moment

Annette Lerner, at 94, is an accomplished artist, author, and matriarch who has had a rich and adventurous life.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

YIVO exhibit illuminates a diary kept by a 13-year-old boy in the Vilna ghetto

Julia Gergely in JTA

Yitskhok Rudashevski, a 13-year-old Jewish boy in Vilna, began a diary in June 1941, detailing life in the ghetto as comfort and joy diminished due to war.

0 Holocaust Ethics

Peter Buxton, whistleblower who compared Tuskegee syphilis study to Nazi atrocities, dies at 86

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward

Peter Buxtun, a whistleblower who exposed the unethical Tuskegee syphilis study conducted on Black men, passed away at 86.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Review: The Commandants’s Shadow, The dark legacy of Höss is a real zone of interest

Jewish Chronicle

"The Commandant's Shadow" is a documentary by Daniela Völker that follows Hans Jürgen Höss, the son of Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz, as he grapples with his family's dark legacy of being associated with history's most prolific mass murderer.

0 Holocaust Communities

Jewish New Yorkers remember Dr. Ruth Westheimer as one of their own

Julia Gergely in JTA

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, known for her sex therapy advice and survivor of the Holocaust, passed away at age 96, leaving a lasting impact on New York's Jewish community.

Music ›

0 Music Language

Yiddish Shabbos songs to sing while sipping your glass of tea

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward

Yiddish Shabbos songs are an integral part of the Friday night dinner experience, offering a connection to Jewish traditions.

0 Music Politics

Jerusalem Youth Chorus advances on ‘America’s Got Talent’ with performance of ‘Home’

Philissa Cramer in Forward

The Jerusalem Youth Chorus, comprised of Israeli and Palestinian teens, impressed judges on Americas Got Talent with a rendition of "Home," symbolizing unity and hope in a divided region.

0 Music Politics

Israeli and Palestinian Jerusalem Youth Chorus advances on ‘America’s Got Talent’ with performance of ‘Home’

Philissa Cramer in JTA

The Jerusalem Youth Chorus, a group of Israeli and Palestinian teens, impressed the judges on Americas Got Talent with their rendition of "Home," symbolizing hope for a peaceful future through music.

Literature ›

0 Literature Gender/Identity

How New York's male Jewish intellectuals are still shaping our politics and culture (for better and worse)

Yael Friedman in Forward

A new documentary, "How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer," as well as two books, "Write Like A Man" by Ronnie Grinberg and "The Freaks Came Out to Write" by Tricia Romano, delve into the ongoing influence of male Jewish intellectuals in shaping American politics and culture, particularly in defining secular Jewish American masculinity after WWII.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Communities

Jewish Emmy nominees include Larry David and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ in a last hurrah

Andrew Lapin in JTA

The final season of Larry David's long-running HBO sitcom "Curb Your Enthusiasm" received four Emmy nominations, including best comedy and best actor for David, marking a bittersweet last hurrah for the show.

0 Television/Film History

Live From Tamiment

Gloria Levitas in Moment

Tamiment, a summer resort in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, was not just a vacation spot but a talent incubator for aspiring entertainers, writers, and producers, primarily Jewish, from the 1930s to the 1950s.

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

Book Review | Love and Fear Drove a Dogged TV Pioneer

Gloria Levitas in Moment

Barbara Walters, a trailblazing figure in TV news broadcasting, broke through the industry's glass ceiling without actively participating in the feminist movement.

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

Book Review | Love and Fear Drove a Dogged TV Pioneer

Gloria Levitas in Moment

Barbara Walters, a trailblazing TV broadcaster, faced personal challenges driven by her family background, including financial instability linked to her father and responsibility for her mentally challenged sister.

Culture ›

0 Culture Jewish Law

My secret tip for a happy marriage…spend time apart

Jewish Chronicle

A writer reflects on attending an aufruf ceremony for an older couple about to marry, emphasizing the importance of giving space in a relationship for personal interests and independence despite being happily married for 22 years.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

I’m a Jewish Grandparent Who Writes About Sex. Dr. Ruth Led the Way.

Shira Dicker in Kveller

The author reflects on the influence of Dr. Ruth Westheimer on her life and work as a Jewish grandparent who writes about sex.

Education ›

0 Education Communities

What impact will Labour’s plans have on Jewish education?

Jewish Chronicle

The new Labour government's educational plans, including imposing VAT on independent schools and regulating out-of-school settings, could greatly affect the Strictly Orthodox Jewish community, particularly its Charedi schools that heavily rely on independent schooling due to financial constraints.

0 Education Communities

The next billion-dollar gift

eJewishPhilanthropy

Recent generous billion-dollar donations to cover medical school tuition at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Medical School by Jewish donors Ruth Gottesman and Michael Bloomberg respectively have sparked a conversation about the possibility of a similar investment in Jewish day school education.

0 Education Israel

A Jewish day school hired a former ceasefire activist. Then came the campaign to oust her.

Louis Keene in Forward

Tasha Kaminsky, a ceasefire activist, was hired as the director of development at Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School in St. Louis, but her offer was rescinded due to a campaign against her views on Israel.

Miscellaneous

This Performance of the Israeli and Palestinian Jerusalem Youth Chorus on ‘America’s Got Talent’ Is So Moving

Philissa Cramer in Kveller

The Jerusalem Youth Chorus, composed of Israeli and Palestinian teens, delivered a touching performance on Americas Got Talent with their rendition of Phillip Phillips' Home, promoting unity and hope amidst conflict.

Communities ›

0 Communities Science

Jewish Life Stories: David Liederman, the father of ‘David’s Cookies,’ dies at 75

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

David Liederman, the founder of Davids Cookies, passed away at 75.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

I Learned About Grief from My Dad

Jewdicious

Debbie Weiss reflects on her experience of grief and resilience, learning from her father Morton who became a single parent after her mother's death.

0 Communities Education

Real Estate Roundtable

Nesanel Gantz in Ami

A Real Estate Roundtable discussion presented various insights from property owners, developers, and brokers on navigating the current market challenges.

0 Communities Prayer

A Tallit of My Own

Kate McGregor in Tablet

After a journey that spanned several decades, a woman shares her path to Judaism, culminating in a meaningful conversion experience including learning under Rabbis and eventually participating in a Zoom beth din and mikvah immersion.

Food ›

0 Food Israel

Stav Geta’s favourite Makbouba (Tunisian cooked tomato and pepper salad)

Jewish Chronicle

Stav Geta, a vibrant young woman known for her energy and love for life, tragically lost her life in a terrorist attack.

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