for Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

Shechita on trial – a significant victory

In a recent court ruling in Ottawa, Canada, Shechita operations were allowed to continue, safeguarding the production of Kosher meat for the Jewish community and export.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Parshas Mattos-Masei: Out of the Box

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The discussion delves into the significance of Shabbos, likening it to living in Eretz Yisrael while in exile, emphasizing its pivotal role in the redemption process.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Hamas and Iran say Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Tehran

JTA Staff in JTA

Hamas and Iran alleged that Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran after attending an event with Iran's new president, blaming Israel for the attack.

0 Israel Politics

Rome Shmome

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The text discusses the dilemma Israel faces regarding its approach towards its Arab enemies, balancing a hard-line stance with international political considerations.

0 Israel Politics

The Druze community // A conversation with Eddie Nevoani, an Israeli Druze who resides in a village near the Lebanese border

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami

The text discusses the recent Hezbollah missile attack that killed 12 children in Israel, with a focus on the Druze community to which the victims belonged.

0 Israel Politics

The Conflict in the Middle East Is About One Thing: Iran.

Bari Weiss in The Free Press

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly between Hezbollah in Lebanon and Israel, is essentially driven by Iran's influence and regional ambitions.

0 Israel Politics

Right-wing Israelis stormed army bases. What happened, and why does it matter?

JTA

Right-wing Israeli protesters broke into military bases to free soldiers accused of mistreating Palestinian prisoners, leading to clashes and calls for investigations.

0 Israel Gender/Identity

Not Behind Closed Doors

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses a growing tension in Israel between secular and religious Jews, exemplified by the reaction to a news anchor's public display of religious observance during a broadcast.

0 Israel Communities

The American Jewish community needs a new interfaith strategy

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article discusses the need for a new interfaith strategy within the American Jewish community, highlighting a sense of isolation and lack of support from traditional allies following tragic events.

0 Israel Politics

The So-Called 'Uninvolved' Palestinians

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Batya, a resident of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, formed a friendship with a Palestinian photographer from Gaza named Mahmoud, only to discover he was actually a Hamas accomplice gathering information for the organization.

0 Israel Politics

Will Israel go to war in Lebanon? Saturday’s attack and what might come next, explained

Ben Sales in JTA

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have escalated significantly following a missile attack that killed 12 children and teens in Israel, marking a major escalation in a conflict that has been ongoing for 10 months.

0 Israel Politics

Awaiting the Next Surprise

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Amidst escalating tensions in the north following a deadly Hezbollah missile attack on the Druze community of Majdal Shams, uncertainty looms over possible next moves by both sides.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Show of Faith

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Yinon Magal, a right-wing media figure in Israel, is known for his calls for victory over Hamas, challenging left-wing dominance in power, and preserving Israel's Jewish identity.

Politics ›

0 Politics Leadership

Project 2025-Is it Dangerous? // A conservative plan becomes election dynamite

Yossi Krausz in Ami

Project 2025 is a conservative plan spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation aimed at restructuring the federal government to align with conservative principles, with the possibility of implementation by a future Trump administration in 2025.

0 Politics Communities

Setting the Stage // How Lakewood businesses got involved in a Trump fundraiser event

Binny Binet in Ami

Toivy Binet's Lakewood-based company Centristic was contracted to set up the stage for a recent fundraiser event for Donald Trump held in Deal, New Jersey by the Chera family.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Rightly Raised Eyebrows // A rabid anti-Semite leaves the stage

Avi Shafran in Ami

The article discusses the presence of known anti-Semite conspiracy theorist Candace Owens at a Trump campaign fundraiser in Nashville, Tennessee, which sparked criticism and protests.

0 Politics Communities

The Israeli minister at the forefront of international right-wing populism

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, Amichai Chikli, has been actively seeking alliances with right-wing populist parties across Europe and beyond, viewing them as key allies in the struggle against what he sees as a threat from the far left and radical Islam.

0 Politics Ethics

Far-right extremists stormed an IDF base. Their understanding of patriotism is dead wrong.

Sruli Fruchter in Forward

Far-right extremists recently stormed two IDF bases in protest of soldiers being investigated for alleged abuse of a Palestinian detainee.

0 Politics Israel

Right-wing Israelis stormed army bases. What happened, and why does it matter?

Ron Kampeas in Forward

Right-wing Israeli protesters recently stormed military bases to free soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian prisoners, sparking clashes with police and soldiers.

0 Politics Israel

The real audience for Trump's comments about antisemitism may not be Jews

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Former President Donald Trump's recent comments about antisemitism, such as accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of not liking Jewish people despite being married to a Jew, reveal a strategy by Republicans to frame antisemitism as a liberal issue.

0 Politics Language

'Weird' is a good word to describe your political opponent — Yiddish has a better one

Chana Pollack in Forward

In a playful exploration of the term "weird" in politics, the article discusses the use of Yiddish language to describe political opponents.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The BBC is making British Jews less safe and we shouldn’t be afraid to say it

Jewish Chronicle

Several concerns have been raised regarding the BBC's potential contribution to worsening antisemitism, as it is accused of bias in its coverage of Israel, often portraying Israel negatively while neglecting important context.

0 Politics Jewish Law

JD Vance's weird ideas about parenthood: a Jewish critique

Jay Michaelson in Forward

In a critique of JD Vance's ideas about parenthood, Rabbi Jay Michaelson argues against Vance's assertion that having children is a prerequisite for caring for society's future.

0 Politics Leadership

Political Whiplash: Kamala Harris’s Unexpected Ascent

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In a surprising turn of events, Kamala Harris's campaign gained momentum that was unexpected by the Republican Party, prompting reflections on how Trump's political advantage seemed to falter.

0 Politics Israel

Is Israel at Risk under Harris?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses the potential impact of Kamala Harris on Israel if she were to win the November election.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Zombie Anti-Zionism

Izabella Tabarovsky in Tablet

The text discusses the historical context of Soviet anti-Zionist propaganda and its influence on global leftist discourse, especially in relation to Israel.

0 Antisemitism Sports

Bella Hadid says she regrets Adidas sneaker campaign that evoked 1972 Munich Olympics massacre

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Palestinian-American supermodel Bella Hadid expressed regret for participating in an Adidas sneaker campaign that was linked to the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, where 11 Israelis were killed in a Palestinian terror attack.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Pelosi Makes a Risky Bet

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses Nancy Pelosi's endorsement of Dean Preston, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America running for reelection in San Francisco against Bilal Mahmood, a moderate tech entrepreneur.

0 Antisemitism Communities

A new synagogue’s rite of passage in 2024: Shattered glass

Louis Keene in Forward

In July 2024, an Orthodox synagogue in Los Angeles, Kahal Ahavas Yisroel, faced vandalism with multiple broken windows, leading to fear and security concerns among its members.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

The Sounds of Summer

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet

The text discusses the significance of Jewish music and cultural events during the summer, highlighting various artists and performances.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Israel

Israelis are not racist. They are traumatized.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the complexity of Israeli society, arguing that Israelis are not inherently racist but rather deeply traumatized due to historical persecution, including the Holocaust, and ongoing conflicts.

0 Holocaust Literature

The Genius of Translation

Blake Smith in Tablet

Nathaniel Rudavsky-Brody's translations of Romanian francophone poet-philosopher Benjamin Fondane and French writer Paul Valéry have been highly praised for their excellence and skillful rendering of intricate verse into compelling English literature.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

Meet J.D. Vance’s Jewish chief of staff, Jacob Reses

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

Jacob Reses, the Jewish chief of staff to J.D. Vance, entered Republican politics through a rather unexpected path involving Democratic internships and a shift in political outlook.

0 Communities Israel

‘Our whole community is hurting,’ says IDF’s first female Druze recruit

Jewish Chronicle

Eman Safady, the first female Druze recruit in the IDF, expresses deep pain following a Hezbollah attack on Majdal Shams that killed 12 young people in her community.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Fomenting Hate in the Name of Torah

Emes Ve-Emunah

Leaders in the Lithuanian Charedi community in Israel have strongly condemned Rabbi Dovid Leibel's plan to establish a Charedi brigade in the army, arguing that full-time Torah study is the only way to protect the sanctity of the Jewish people.

0 Communities Politics

The Conversation

Moment in Moment

The article discusses the concept of "doikayt" among young progressive Jews in the U.S., which embraces diaspora awareness and criticizes Israeli policies in favor of the Bundist movement's idea of hereness.

0 Communities Food

At Gazala’s, New York City’s only Druze restaurant, Hezbollah attack on children draws solidarity diners

Julia Gergely in JTA

Following a Hezbollah attack that killed 12 children in a Druze town in Israel, Gazalas, the only Druze restaurant in New York City, became a hub for solidarity.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Rav Chaim, the Shadchan

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Rabbi Yanky Kuperwasser shared a remarkable story about a man named Rafael who, while playing basketball in Bnei Brak, sought a blessing from Rav Chaim Kanievsky regarding a potential shidduch with a girl named Chen.

0 Communities Leadership

Second Chances: Career 2.0

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

"Second Chances: Career 2.0" discusses the possibilities of changing careers later in life, emphasizing that it's never too late to seek a more fulfilling path aligned with evolving values and interests.

History ›

0 History Antisemitism

Candace Owens has gone so conspiratorial, she’s now citing forgotten Jewish heretics

PJ Grisar in Forward

In a wild conspiracy theory rant, Candace Owens asserts that obscure 18th-century Jewish figure Jacob Frank and his followers, known as Frankists, are behind modern pedophile rings and historical revolutions.

0 History Holocaust

Streetlights and Shadows

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses the history of Jewish life in Vienna, emphasizing its ups and downs over the years.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Communities

A Manhattan synagogue played an unlikely role in the genesis of ‘Job,’ a new Broadway play

Julia Gergely in JTA

Peter Friedman, a seasoned Jewish actor, takes on the role of Lloyd, a therapist with a potentially dark side, in the Broadway play "Job."

Torah ›

0 Torah Prayer

Thank You, Hashem

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Modim, an essential section of Shemoneh Esreh, provides a deep and timeless expression of gratitude to Hashem, predating modern trends of superficial gratitude.

Education ›

0 Education Leadership

The Moment: Issue 1022

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Rav Binyamin Finkel, the mashgiach of Yeshivas Mir, expressed guilt for not being at full strength to provide proper support to people seeking his guidance, emphasizing his concern for others.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

Mel Brooks Talks About His Days Working in the Borscht Belt

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Mel Brooks reflects on his formative years working in the Borscht Belt, a Jewish resort area in the Catskills of New York, where he began as a busboy at 14 and eventually became a comic on stage.

0 Culture Israel

Double Mourning

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The Jewish people, especially those in Israel's north, are experiencing a double mourning during this time of year due to the ongoing conflict and loss of normalcy caused by attacks and insecurity.

Sports ›

0 Sports Politics

Those viral images of Israeli Olympians advocating to ‘Bring them home’ are not actually from the Olympics

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Former U.S. ambassador to Israel David Friedman shared a misleading video purportedly showing Israel's national gymnastics team at the Paris Olympics performing a routine with a "Bring Them Home" theme, which turned out to be from an acrobatics club in Israel, not the Olympics.

Food ›

0 Food Communities

The eight hottest (and coolest) places to eat Israeli food in London this week

Jewish Chronicle

In London, there are several top spots to enjoy Israeli cuisine this week.

0 Food Education

A nutritionist shares her six quick tips to instantly improve your child’s diet

Jewish Chronicle

A nutritionist highlights the prevalence of Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) in children's diets and the detrimental impact they have on health, emphasizing the need for conscious food choices.

Miscellaneous

Embarrassed to be Jewish? This is for you.

Jeremy Rosen in Future of Jewish

The essay discusses the issue of Jews and Israelis feeling embarrassed or ashamed of their identity, citing examples of people hiding their Jewish or Israeli background in public settings.

JL;DR

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