for Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

It’s entirely wrong to accuse Kamala Harris of not having Israel’s back

Kamala Harris has faced misguided accusations regarding her support for Israel, which are unfounded based on her consistent pro-Israel stance.

0 Israel Antisemitism

The Ex-Nazi Sympathizer Who Built Israel’s Secret Nuclear Site

Karen Chernick in Tablet

The exhibition "Tomer Ganihar/Philip Johnson: Transparent Secrets" at the Israel Museum showcases photographs by Tomer Ganihar of the Soreq Nuclear Research Center, Israel's secretive nuclear facility designed by architect Philip Johnson, known for his Glass House and his prior Nazi sympathies.

0 Israel Politics

The Art of Humanizing Politics

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

This article discusses the importance of humanizing politicians, particularly in the context of Israeli and American politics.

0 Israel Communities

Do We Deserve the Land? Two Prominent Rabbis Debate the Theological Significance of the Withdrawal

Myles Brody in Jewish Action

Rabbi Amnon Bazak of Yeshivat Har Etzion argues that the proposed Gaza withdrawal is a punishment for the nation's sins, emphasizing that settling the land is dependent on spiritual righteousness.

0 Israel Politics

Benjamin Netanyahu holds the record for most speeches in front of Congress. Here’s why

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon become the world leader with the most speeches delivered in front of Congress, surpassing Winston Churchill.

0 Israel Politics

'He should go and stay': As Netanyahu visits Congress, Israelis at home are tired of the act

Rob Eshman in Forward

Israeli views on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's diplomatic trip to Washington, D.C., to address Congress vary, with many at home expressing apathy, skepticism, and even criticism.

0 Israel Politics

Destruction Then, Destruction Now: Mourning the 17th of Tammuz in this Moment

guestpost in Jewschool

Sam Brody reflects on the juxtaposition of mourning the ancient destruction of Jerusalem during the fast of 17 Tammuz with contemporary events, particularly critiquing the ongoing Israeli actions in Gaza and the upcoming visit of Netanyahu to the U.S.

0 Israel Politics

Bibi’s US mission isn't going according to plan – unlike the Israeli pilots who bombed Yemen

Jewish Chronicle

Israeli Air Force pilots conducted historic missions into Yemen in retaliation for a Houthi drone strike on Tel Aviv.

0 Israel Antisemitism

My Son Was the First American Killed by Hamas

Joyce Boim in Tablet

The article recounts the tragic story of David Boim, the first American killed by Hamas in 1996, as told by his mother.

0 Israel Politics

Kamala Harris’ backers say she understands Jews and Israel. Her critics fear her stance on Gaza.

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Kamala Harris has garnered support from many Jewish backers who believe she has a deep understanding of Jewish customs and issues, evidenced by her interactions with the Jewish community, trip to Israel, and efforts to combat antisemitism.

0 Israel Politics

Stop with the 'international law' arguments already.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The discussion presented in the text revolves around the role and relevance of international law in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as various theoretical approaches like democratic peace theory, economic interdependence theory, and liberal institutionalism.

0 Israel Politics

Can Israel Fight on Three Fronts?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The Israeli Air Force carried out an operation in Yemen's port of Al Hudaydah as retaliation for a Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv, sending a message to Iran and showcasing Israel's military capabilities, including the use of F-35 fighters.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

What if God is a Republican? An agnostic’s lament

Etgar Keret in Forward

Author Etgar Keret reflects on the idea of God possibly favoring Republicans, inspired by claims of divine intervention in former President Donald Trump's survival of an assassination attempt.

0 Politics Leadership

The Twists and Turns of the 2024 Presidential Election Cycle

Ami Magazine in Ami

After mounting pressure due to age-related medical issues, Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Kamala Harris as his successor.

0 Politics Israel

Kamala Harris and the Jews

Rafael Medoff in Ami

Vice President Kamala Harris initially supported Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas attacks in October but later began criticizing Israel's actions, indicating a change in her stance.

0 Politics Antisemitism

AOC–Too Zionist for Some // The progressive movement eats its own

Avi Shafran in Ami

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), once a supporter of Israel, now takes a considerably less supportive stance, endorsing BDS and criticizing Israel as an apartheid regime.

0 Politics Communities

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly emerges as top veepstakes contender

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly is being considered as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, with proponents emphasizing his background as an astronaut and military service.

0 Politics Israel

After uncertainty, Benjamin Netanyahu secures meetings with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has secured meetings with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump after uncertainty surrounding the scheduling.

0 Politics Leadership

The Speech That Netanyahu SHOULD Give In Congress

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

In this piece, the hypothetical speech Netanyahu should deliver in Congress is outlined, drawing parallels to the leadership examples set by Moses, George Washington, and Joe Biden.

0 Politics Israel

Mark Kelly, a potential Harris VP pick, has a Jewish spouse with a striking story: Gabby Giffords

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Gabby Giffords, a former congresswoman known for her Jewish identity, is married to Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, a potential VP pick for Kamala Harris.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Here’s why Jews are excited — and nervous — about a Democratic ticket that could include another Jew

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

The possibility of another Jew on a Democratic presidential ticket is generating both excitement and nervousness in the Jewish community.

0 Politics Antisemitism

How a bestselling book became an unlikely lightning rod in literary fights over the Israel-Hamas war

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Author Gabrielle Zevin's bestselling book "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" has gained immense popularity but stirred controversy due to accusations of her being a Zionist, leading to calls for boycotts from pro-Palestinian groups.

0 Politics Communities

Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s Jewish governor, could be Kamala Harris’ VP pick

Ben Sales in JTA

Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania's Jewish governor, is being considered as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris.

0 Politics Literature

How Gabrielle Zevin’s ‘Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow’ became an unlikely lightning rod in literary fights over the Israel-Hamas war

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Gabrielle Zevin's novel "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow," a bestseller for two years, recently faced controversy due to accusations from pro-Palestinian circles labeling her as a Zionist, sparking debates on boycotting her work.

0 Politics Israel

The ICJ ruling is a welcome step, but Palestinians in the West Bank are running out of time

Becca Strober in Forward

The article discusses the challenges faced by Palestinian communities in the West Bank, particularly highlighting incidents in Umm Al Kheir and Shaab al-Botum involving violence from Israeli settlers and soldiers.

0 Politics Israel

An astronaut, kosher Jew and Southern gentleman walk into the VP race: Ranking the Jewishness of Harris' VP prospects

PJ Grisar in Forward

The article discusses the Jewishness of potential vice presidential candidates for Kamala Harris, including Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina, and Governor J.B. Pritzker of Illinois.

0 Politics Antisemitism

How Kamala Harris views antisemitism differently than Biden

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Vice President Kamala Harris views antisemitism differently than President Joe Biden by addressing it in more universal terms, emphasizing common humanity and solidarity.

0 Politics Israel

Caught in the Crossfire

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees his upcoming visit to the United States as crucial for securing American support, which he views as vital for Israel's survival amidst growing international pressure.

0 Politics Antisemitism

As Netanyahu speaks to Congress, it’s never been more important — or lonely — to be a liberal Zionist

Nadav Ziv in Forward

The text discusses the challenges faced by liberal Zionists who believe in loving Israel while also being critical of its policies, especially amidst rising tensions between the Israeli right and the American left.

0 Politics Communities

Be prepared, the Gaza war could be hitting your bin collection soon

Lorin Bell-Cross in Jewish Chronicle

The aftermath of the recent Gaza war is now being tied to local politics in the UK, with groups leveraging anti-Israel sentiment to challenge Labour in town halls.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu meets with hostage families in DC as pressure mounts for a deal

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with families of Israeli hostages in Washington, DC, as discussions intensify for a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal.

0 Politics Israel

You Can’t Claim to Defend Liberal Democracy and Attend Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

The text discusses the contradictory nature of defending liberal democracy while supporting leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu, who advocate for tribal supremacy and reject the principle of equality under the law for all citizens, particularly evident in his stance on Israeli occupation.

0 Politics Antisemitism

It is time to reject the term 'pro-Palestinian'.

Pat Johnson in Future of Jewish

The essay argues for rejecting the term "pro-Palestinian" and instead refers to those who use it as "anti-Israel."

0 Politics Gender/Identity

How Biden embodies Jewish concepts of strength — while Trump makes a mockery of them

Jay Michaelson in Forward

The article discusses how Joe Biden embodies Jewish concepts of strength through humility, integrity, and putting values over self-interest, contrasting it with Donald Trump's display of weakness through vulgar and adolescent behavior.

0 Politics Israel

Kamala Harris will miss Netanyahu’s address to Congress. Here’s why.

Louis Keene in Forward

Vice President Kamala Harris will miss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress due to a prior commitment to speak at a historically Black sorority's convention.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What Jews should know about the Kamala Harris veepstakes

JTA

As there is speculation about Vice President Kamala Harris's potential running mate, notable Jewish candidates are discussed, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.

0 Politics Communities

A Raised Fist and a Lower Tone

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

At the Republican National Convention, Binyamin Rose analyzes Donald Trump's acceptance speech for a potential third presidential term, noting a mix of toned-down and traditional Trump rhetoric, emphasizing themes of national unity, economic prosperity, and traditional conservative values.

0 Politics Israel

Incoming

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Kamala Harris, the current Vice President and possible future Democratic candidate for president, has a unique background as the daughter of immigrant parents from India and Jamaica.

0 Politics Leadership

Left Out

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Despite the whirlwind of events in the presidential election, including Donald Trump's decision not to run for reelection, Joe Biden's self-removal from the race due to declining performance, and the emergence of Kamala Harris as the likely Democratic nominee, the race seems to favor Trump according to commentators.

Communities ›

0 Communities Art

Yehuda Nathan // YN Design

Nesanel Gantz in Ami

Yehuda Nathan, the founder of YN Design in Florida, transitioned his love for woodworking from a hobby in yeshivah to a successful millwork business specializing in high-end woodworking for residential spaces and shuls.

0 Communities Antisemitism

The Space We Need Now

Lisa Ann Sandell in Tablet

The text reflects the author's personal journey as a Jew growing up in various environments, highlighting the challenges faced due to religious differences and the need for Jewish communal spaces.

0 Communities

At the Rady Center, ‘Every Woman’ and ‘Birth Is Different’

Wendy Elliman in Hadassah

The Rady Mother and Child Center at Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus provides exceptional care to women during childbirth, focusing on individual needs and preferences.

0 Communities Education

Inbox: Issue 1021

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text features a debate regarding the workload comparison between yeshivah bochurim and frum Jewish mothers, particularly in relation to the issue of vaping among bochurim.

0 Communities Education

After 100-mile hike, Jewish Boy Scouts complete CPR rescue on airplane

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Jewish Boy Scouts completed a 100-mile hike and later saved a man's life on a plane by performing CPR after he went into cardiac arrest.

0 Communities Jewish Law

War Effort

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

An event in Milwaukee marked the 30th yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, highlighting the growing interest in Jewish connection.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Time of Need

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Sari, dealing with grief and emotional turmoil, seeks solace in her therapy sessions with Aliza, finding the safe space calming and beneficial despite occasional emotional outbursts.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

Beshear boasts close relationship with Kentucky’s Jewish community

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat known for his close ties with the Jewish community, is being considered as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Evangelical Right: Trojan Horse or Knight in Shining Armor?

Michael Skobac in Jewish Action

The relationship between Jews and the evangelical Christian Right has sparked debate within the Jewish community.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

The Borscht Belt Festival, honoring the Jewish Catskills, is bigger and broader this year

Julia Gergely in JTA

The second annual Borscht Belt Festival, organized by the Borscht Belt Museum in the Catskills, will feature comedy, food, music, and storytelling from July 26-28.

0 Culture Music

The Making of ‘Morning Star’

Ricky Ian Gordon in Tablet

The text details composer Ricky Ian Gordon's journey in creating the opera "Morning Star" in collaboration with librettist William Hoffman.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Communities

Your Guide to Apple TV+’s ‘Lady in the Lake’ Episodes

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"Lady in the Lake", a new Apple TV+ series starring Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram, follows Maddie Schwartz, a housewife turned journalist, investigating Cleo Johnson's murder.

Torah ›

0 Torah Jewish Law

Parshas Pinchas: Gift of the Year

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In Parshas Pinchas, the Torah emphasizes the significance of counting Bnei Yisrael, highlighting two types of counting: a mere tally and a deeper, meaningful progression.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Gender/Identity

IDA — The “I Don’t Argue” Rule

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses the concept of arguments in relationships and introduces the "I Don't Argue" (IDA) rule as a way to foster peace and healthier interactions.

Music ›

0 Music Education

Mood Mix with Rabbi Moshe Blaustein

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Rabbi Moshe Blaustein, known for his work in Jewish music and as a rebbi and camp director at Camp Agudah Toronto, shares insights into the power of songs and stories in creating memorable camp experiences.

Miscellaneous

Blue Screen

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company, inadvertently caused global chaos when a faulty software update crashed systems worldwide, affecting millions of Windows devices.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity

Chapter 16: Flying High

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses a scenario on a plane where a woman exhibits symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis, a serious bacterial infection.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

Shabbos Kestenbaum and Zev Mishell

Emes Ve-Emunah

Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Harvard graduate suing the university for not addressing campus antisemitism, spoke at the Republican National Convention about Harvard's illiberal culture and his support for Jewish and American values.

0 Education Communities

Under the surface: Addressing mixed emotions at Jewish camps this summer

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy

The article discusses the author's experiences in supporting Jewish camps during a challenging time marked by antisemitism and conflict in Israel.

0 Education Communities

Jewish school with Muslim pupils affected by ‘community tensions’ says Ofsted

Jewish Chronicle

Ofsted reported that King David, Birmingham's sole Jewish school with a majority of Muslim pupils, faced community tensions impacting the school's harmonious atmosphere.

0 Education Communities

Our Woman at the Hostage Headquarters

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Riki Siton, a chareidi woman from Bnei Brak and program director at Ayelet Hashachar, is actively involved in providing support to families of hostages through the Mateh Mishpachot Hachatufim in Tel Aviv.

0 Education Jewish Law

With Friendship, with Love

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Rav Avraham Shmulevitz, a respected maggid shiur at Yeshivas Mir, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion towards his students.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Jewish Law

Shabbat lifts? It’s a very long storey

Jewish Chronicle

The text humorously explores the unique experience of using a Shabbat Elevator, a device operated on the Sabbath for observant Jews who avoid certain activities like pressing buttons.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

New Holocaust memoir shifts the focus from survivors to descendants

Julia M. Klein in Forward

"Irena's Gift: An Epic World War II Memoir of Sisters, Secrets, and Survival" by Karen Kirsten explores the experiences of Polish Jewish survivors and their descendants, shifting the focus from survivors to their progeny.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Education

This British Jew is taking aim at youth unemployment — one entrepreneur at a time

Larry Luxner in JTA

Nik Kafka, a British Jew, founded Teach A Man To Fish, a program aimed at helping young people develop entrepreneurial skills through school-based businesses.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Israel

Letters to the Editor: Jewish Mom Jokes Aren’t Funny

Editor in Hadassah

In the Letters to the Editor section of Hadassah Magazine, readers express mixed feelings about various articles in the publication.

Literature ›

0 Literature Communities

In a Scary World, Jewish Kids Books Bring My Family Joy

Audrey Barbakoff in Kveller

In a world filled with anxiety and uncertainty, Jewish children's books can bring joy and a sense of belonging to families.

History ›

0 History Literature

Three Weeks To Mourn the Kibbutzim of Slaughter

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty

The essay discusses the need for mourning and healing in the Jewish community following the October 7 massacre and parallels it with the concept of the Three Weeks leading up to Tisha B-Av.

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