for Friday, July 26, 2024

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0 Politics Sports

Palestinians will compete at the Olympics — without a state to represent. Here's why Jews should be outraged

David B. Isenberg in Forward

Jewish readers should be outraged by the fact that Palestinian athletes will participate in the Olympics without a state to represent, highlighting the lack of Palestinian statehood and its implications for their daily lives and sporting activities.

0 Politics Israel

Kamala Harris says ‘I will not be silent’ about plight of Palestinians after meeting Benjamin Netanyahu

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris, in her first statement on Israel as a presidential candidate, expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and stated that she will not stay silent about the plight of Palestinians.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Only a fool could look at Gaza and blame Israel.

Ted Goldstein in Future of Jewish

The text is a passionate critique of Hamas' actions in Gaza, emphasizing that blaming Israel for the situation is ignorant and unfair.

0 Politics Prayer

He was a Jewish hostage in Iran. Now he’s advocating for captives in Gaza

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Barry Rosen, a former Jewish hostage in Iran, attended a Friday night service at the American Mensa annual gathering, where he discussed his advocacy for captives, drawing parallels to the current crisis in Gaza.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Netanyahu and anti-Netanyahu protests both warn: ‘Hamas is coming’

Mira Fox in Forward

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Washington D.C. displayed "Hamas is coming" graffiti, sparking controversy and condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Vice President Kamala Harris.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Looking for a Middle Around the Edges of Bibi’s Visit

Jennifer Bardi in Moment

During Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the U.S. Congress, which included strong statements against protestors, there were simultaneous demonstrations in DC expressing criticism of Netanyahu and the Israeli government's actions, particularly regarding the conflict with Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

In its first ad targeting Kamala Harris, Republican Jewish Coalition slams her absence from Netanyahu speech

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The Republican Jewish Coalition released an ad criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris for not attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at Congress, choosing a sorority luncheon instead.

0 Politics Israel

Is Kamala Harris a Zionist?

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Vice President Kamala Harris has not publicly identified herself as a Zionist but has expressed strong support for Israel as a Jewish state.

0 Politics Israel

Kamala Harris Should Not Have Snubbed Bibi

Eli Lake in The Free Press

Vice President Kamala Harris chose to skip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress, opting to address a sorority event instead.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish voters ponder Israel and their safety as Kamala takes over

Jewish Chronicle

Jewish voters are reevaluating their political allegiance and priorities as concerns about antisemitism and safety in the United States grow.

0 Politics Israel

Iran’s new ‘moderate’ leader is part of the game

Jewish Chronicle

Masoud Pezeshkian, known as a reformist, is set to become Iran's new president, an appointment that contradicts Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's trend towards ideological purification.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu's speech proved it's time for the U.S. to stop enabling him

Arash Azizi in Forward

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent speech to the U.S. Congress highlighted the need to reassess the U.S.-Israel relationship and stop enabling Netanyahu, as his repeated warnings about Iran have not been backed by concrete achievements during his long tenure, leading to growing cynicism.

0 Politics Israel

In Netanyahu’s triumphal moment, the heartbreak and disdain of the outside world creeps in

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress celebrated the U.S.-Israel alliance but faced challenges, including criticism and boycotts over his handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict.

0 Politics Communities

Learn This Term: ‘Whole of Society’

Jacob Siegel in Tablet

The term "whole of society" is crucial in understanding current American politics, popularized by the Obama administration a decade ago.

0 Politics Israel

Iran Is Still Trying to Kill American Officials

Judith Miller in Tablet

The text discusses how Iran continues to pose a threat to American officials, particularly targeting former Trump administration officials for assassination plots following the killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Jewish Law

Pantyhose Are Like Torahs

Shalom Auslander in Tablet

In "Pantyhose Are Like Torahs," the author recounts a story from their youth about struggling to wear pantyhose, drawing parallels between the process of wearing them and handling Torah scrolls.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Martin Indyk, blunt diplomat who longed for Arab-Israeli peace, dies at 73

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Martin Indyk, a prominent Jewish academic and U.S. diplomat, known for his efforts to bring peace to Israel, has passed away at 73 due to esophageal cancer.

0 Israel Communities

I hear American Jews threatening to cut off Israeli haredim who shun army service. That would be a mistake.

Rabbi Yosie Levine in JTA

The article discusses the highly divisive issue of ultra-Orthodox haredi Jews in Israel who refuse to serve in the army, contrasting them with the Religious Zionist community that emphasizes both Torah study and military service.

0 Israel Antisemitism

An Open Letter to Anti-Israel Jews

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text is an open letter addressing anti-Israel Jews, expressing frustration with their protests against Israel while ignoring atrocities committed by other countries and advocating for peace and self-determination for both Israelis and Palestinians.

0 Israel Politics

Iran’s encirclement of Israel is aimed at destroying it

Jewish Chronicle

Iran's strategy of encircling Israel involves coordinating various proxies such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and others to create a multifront threat against Israel.

0 Israel Politics

As Netanyahu vows to ‘bring them home,’ six hostage family members are arrested for protesting his speech

Louis Keene in Forward

During Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress, he acknowledged the families of hostages and their suffering but was interrupted by six relatives wearing yellow T-shirts and calling for action to bring the hostages home.

Music ›

0 Music Television/Film

Little is revealed in new teaser for upcoming Bob Dylan biopic

Seth Rogovoy in Forward

The teaser for the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown" directed by James Mangold and starring Timothe Chalamet focuses on Dylan's early years from his arrival in Greenwich Village in 1961 to the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.

0 Music

She’s not Babs, but Imelda Staunton is a fab matchmaker

Jewish Chronicle

Imelda Staunton shines as the lead in the revival of the musical "Hello, Dolly!" despite not being the iconic Barbra Streisand.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film History

Babylon Berlin is famous for its attention to detail — did it get its Jewish story right?

PJ Grisar in Forward

In Season 4 of Babylon Berlin, the series introduces a Jewish subplot, featuring Abe Gold (formerly Avrum Goldstein) and his Orthodox Jewish family in Berlin.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

Overnight Shift

Talia Blatt in Moment

The Moment Magazine-Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest was established in 2000 to honor Jewish short fiction writers, with the 2023 stories judged by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein.

0 Literature Communities

The Sound that Turtles Make

Michael Orbach in Moment

Rabbi Gershon Edelman grapples with grief and guilt after the sudden passing of his wife, Rebbetzin Freeda Edelman.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

Book Review | Is Motherhood Bigger Than Reality?

Amy E. Schwartz in Moment

Recent novels by Jewish authors such as Yael Goldstein-Love and Katya Apekina delve into the surreal and supernatural aspects of motherhood, exploring themes of intense emotions, intergenerational trauma, and the blurred lines between reality and the supernatural.

0 Literature

The JC’s guide to the best summer reads of 2024

Jewish Chronicle

This summer's top Jewish reads include "The Safekeep" by Yael van der Wouden, a poignant story set in postwar rural Dutch village; "Rabbits" by Hugo Rikfind, a gripping coming-of-age novel set in a Scottish boarding school; "The Paris Muse" by Louisa Treger, a fictionalized tale of Dora Maar, Picasso's lover in 1930s Paris; "Theres Nothing Wrong With Her" by Kate Weinberg, a darkly funny narrative of a woman battling illness in London; "Six Lives" by Lavie Tidhar, a diverse novel spanning 150 years in various locations; and "Behind Every Good Man" by Sara Goodman Confino, a Sixties love story with a political twist.

0 Literature Antisemitism

Nabokov’s Love Affair

Shalom Goldman in Tablet

Vladimir Nabokov, a prominent Russian-born author, led a life marked by tragedy and an enduring connection to Jewish heritage.

Art ›

0 Art History

Visual Moment | Camille Pissarro and the Birth of Impressionism

Diane M. Bolz in Moment

Camille Pissarro, a central figure in the Impressionist movement, was an influential artist who played a key role in the development of modernist painting.

Education ›

0 Education Communities

Why Charedi Yeshivos Need Your Money

Emes Ve-Emunah

The text discusses Agudah's appeal for funds to support Charedi yeshivos in Israel following a government subsidy cut.

History ›

0 History Art

In London, Jewish history is larger than life in a new mural

PJ Grisar in Forward

Artist Leon Fenster has created a 9-story mural on the wall of the Jewish Community Centre London, depicting a grand tableau of Jewish life in London across centuries.

0 History Philosophy

The Spirituality That's Real To Me

Jewdicious

Allison Fishman Task, a life coach, discusses spirituality and its distinction from religion in her work.

0 History Politics

You might hate Trump but it’s wrong to compare him to Hitler

Jewish Chronicle

The text discusses the inappropriate comparisons of President Trump to Hitler, highlighting the dangers of such rhetoric and the dehumanization it promotes.

0 History Antisemitism

Wikipedia’s Jewish Problem

Izabella Tabarovsky in Tablet

A group of Wikipedia editors and administrators criticized the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for its reliability on issues related to Israel, Zionism, antisemitism, and hate symbols.

Sports ›

0 Sports Communities

Sarah Levy’s great-grandfather faced a Yom Kippur rugby dilemma. She’s playing in the Paris Olympics.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Sarah Levy, the great-granddaughter of a South African rugby star, found her passion for rugby at Northeastern University and is now set to represent the United States in the 2024 Paris Olympics as a wing for the national women's rugby team.

Culture ›

0 Culture Literature

I’m Obsessed with this Very Jewish Carole King and Maurice Sendak Musical

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

In 1975, Jewish icons Carole King and Maurice Sendak collaborated on a children's musical called "Really Rosie," based on Sendak's book.

Communities ›

0 Communities Jewish Law

What the Talmud Could Teach Us About Good Parenting

Lindsey Eanet in Kveller

Bear Bergman explores parenting through a Jewish lens in his new book "Special Topics in Being a Parent."

0 Communities Politics

Coalition building is indispensable, but these ideas will help us build back better

eJewishPhilanthropy

The text discusses the importance of coalition building within the Jewish community with other groups, emphasizing the need for partnerships in pursuing common goals despite challenges faced, such as some communities not supporting Israel.

Torah ›

0 Torah Gender/Identity

Letters to the Editor: A Rejoinder to the Review by Martin Lockshin

Letters to the Editor in Lehrhaus

David E. S. Stein, the project manager and revising translator of THE JPS TANAKH: Gender-Sensitive Edition, responds to Professor Martin Lockshin's review by highlighting the value of a gender-sensitive translation.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Torah

Ceding power is hard. But this week’s Torah portion makes the case for empowering the next generation.

Erica Brown in JTA

The text discusses the challenge of leadership succession and the importance of empowering the next generation, drawing parallels between leadership transitions in the Torah portion and real-world examples like Joe Biden supporting Kamala Harris.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Gender/Identity

This Jewish gynecologist saved hundreds of pregnant women’s lives in Auschwitz

Julia Gergely in JTA

Dr. Gisella Perl, a Jewish gynecologist in Auschwitz, performed clandestine abortions to save pregnant women from deadly experiments under Dr. Josef Mengele, ultimately saving many lives.

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