for Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Education ›

ORT international students head to Italy to take on urban challenge and feed the world

Jewish students from around the world participated in a sustainable solutions challenge in Italy organized by World ORT, focusing on developing urban agricultural projects to address food production challenges in cities.

0 Education Jewish Law

In remote Greenland, a NYC yeshiva kid becomes an ‘Arctic citizen’

Sarah Silverman in JTA

A NYC yeshiva student participated in the Joint Science Education Project in Greenland, forging friendships and cultural connections in an Arctic setting.

0 Education Antisemitism

Columbia restricts access to campus following ‘reports of potential disruptions’

Luke Tress in JTA

Columbia University has restricted access to its campus due to concerns about potential disruptions, particularly related to anti-Israel student protests.

Israel ›

0 Israel Jewish Law

Torah and Army: The Big Index

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The text discusses the author's posts on the topic of charedim and army service, highlighting the divide in perspectives between those in the United States and Israel regarding the importance of serving in the IDF.

0 Israel Antisemitism

They say Israel's war strategy is failing. They are dead wrong.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The text criticizes Western countries for their neutral stance in the face of threats against Israel by Iran and its proxies, Hezbollah and Hamas.

0 Israel Politics

The IDF’s Boot Is on Hamas’ Throat

Andrew Fox in Tablet

The IDF's military campaign in Gaza, known as Operation Swords of Iron, has faced skepticism from Western media, with claims that Israel is not winning against Hamas.

0 Israel History

Demanding Victory on This Jewish Day of Mourning

Stephen Schecter in Future of Jewish

The essay addresses the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning in Judaism, and reflects on the ongoing challenges faced by Israel despite being the reconstituted Jewish commonwealth.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ilhan Omar, fierce critic of Israel in Congress, easily wins primary after 2 stinging defeats for progressive ‘Squad’

JTA

Rep. Ilhan Omar, a prominent member of the Squad and a vocal critic of Israel, won her Democratic party primary in Minnesota's 5th District, defeating centrist, pro-Israel Democrat Don Samuels.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Is Google Biased Against Donald Trump? // As the search engine giant is hit with monopoly claims, conservatives make their own attack

Yossi Krausz in Ami

A federal judge ruled that Google has acted as a monopolist in its search engine practices which may have hindered competition.

0 Politics Science

Progeria and Politics // Maybe money shouldn’t fuel elections

Avi Shafran in Ami

The article discusses the contrast between the dire reality of rare genetic diseases like Progeria and the exorbitant amounts of money involved in political campaigns, particularly in the context of fundraising for elections in the United States.

0 Politics Culture

Kamala Harris’ Hebrew merch is taking shape — in the form of a punctuation mark

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Merchants, particularly Michael Zorek, have seen a surge in sales of Kamala Harris merchandise, including a Hebrew design featuring a comma with Hebrew letters spelling "la" to aid in pronunciation of her name.

0 Politics Israel

Democratic convention organizers are walking a tightrope over how to address Israel and Gaza

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

As the Democratic National Convention approaches, there is a delicate balance being navigated regarding how to address Israel and Gaza.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Anti-Israel New York City councilwoman Shahana Hanif facing primary threat

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

New York City councilwoman Shahana Hanif, who has faced criticism for her handling of antisemitism and refusal to condemn Hamas, is preparing for a challenging primary in the upcoming election cycle.

0 Politics Israel

DNC: What to know about pro-Palestinian protests

Lauren Markoe in Forward

Organizers are expecting up to 25,000 protesters at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, calling for an end to Israel's military actions in Gaza and a halt to U.S. aid to Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

It's hard to craft guidelines against antisemitism — here's why people keep trying

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

The article discusses the complex process of crafting guidelines against antisemitism, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Israel

As Israel confronts a week of peril, its enemies navigate tricky waters of their own

Dan Perry in Forward

Israel is on the brink of a serious confrontation with the expectation of imminent strikes by Iran and Hezbollah in retaliation for recent actions.

0 Politics Communities

The Elon Musk-Donald Trump love fest was short on facts — and long on attacks on Jews

Rob Eshman in Forward

Former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk engaged in a conversation where they made unsubstantiated claims about Jews, Israel, and Vice President Kamala Harris.

0 Politics Communities

Yazidis’ Long and Winding Road to Justice

Maggie Phillips in Tablet

The story revolves around Nawaf Haskan, a Yazidi poet and activist who witnessed the atrocities committed by ISIS against his community, including the tragic fate of his own family.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law

The Questionable Kashrus of Countless Sifrei Torah // A conversation with Rabbi Ami Brower, Managing Director of Vaad Mishmeres Stam

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami

The article discusses the pressing issue of numerous Torah scrolls arriving in America from Israel with serious kashrut (kosher) concerns, despite being computer-checked.

Communities ›

0 Communities Leadership

Mendel Erlenwein // CareCo and Previva

Nesanel Gantz in Ami

Mendel Erlenwein is the founder of Previva Health Group, which aids doctors in proactive preventative care coordination using AI technology.

0 Communities Food

Review: Why Brighton’s back on the (kosher) holiday wish list

Jewish Chronicle

Brighton is back on the (kosher) holiday wish list for Jewish travelers, offering a variety of amenities such as a well-stocked mini kosher shop, kosher catering options, and purpose-built accommodations.

0 Communities History

Meet the New Yorker tracing the 300-year history of the Twersky rabbinical dynasty, from Chernobyl to the Bronx

Jon Kalish in JTA

Yitzchak Meyer Twersky, an IT specialist from Queens and an authority on the Twersky rabbinical dynasty, released a comprehensive book tracing the 300-year history of his renowned Hasidic family from 18th-century Ukraine to present-day prominent roles in various fields.

0 Communities Culture

‘Having Children Just Didn’t Make Sense to Me’

Abigail Pogrebin in Tablet

In a recent discussion, Jewish Americans who have chosen not to have children shared their experiences.

Miscellaneous

0 Sports

COVID, Body Image, and Tisha B’Av: How I Watched the Olympics with Exercise Intolerance

Lilith

The author reflects on their past struggles with a disordered relationship to food and exercise, finding solace in the concept of Btzelem Elohim and the responsibility to care for their body as a temporary vessel for the soul.

History ›

0 History Israel

The Controversial History of Jews and the Muslim Temple Mount

Alex Stein in Future of Jewish

The article discusses the controversial history of Jews and the Muslim Temple Mount, particularly focusing on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's repeated claims allowing Jews to visit and pray there despite the conflicting positions within the Jewish religious community.

0 History Jewish Law

Titus and the Tripartite Soul: A Lesson on Leadership and Jewish Survival

Shana Schwartz in Lehrhaus

The text explores the story of Titus entering the Second Temple and his demise as recounted by the Sages, drawing parallels to the tripartite soul theory of Galen and Talmudic discussions on human physiology.

Language ›

0 Language Communities

Ross Perlin writes a love letter to New York — in Yiddish and 699 other languages

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Ross Perlin's book "Language City" delves into the work of the Endangered Language Alliance, which aims to document and preserve the 700 languages spoken in New York City, showcasing the incredible linguistic diversity present in the city.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Sports

A New Sitcom About the ‘Jewish Jordan’ Starring Steph Curry Is Now on Peacock

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"Mr. Throwback" is a new sitcom on Peacock starring NBA star Steph Curry and Adam Pally as a character named Danny Grossman, who was once a celebrated Jewish middle school basketball player dubbed the Jewish Jordan.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Culture

How Doug Emhoff embodies a very specific form of Jewish joy

Chana Pollack in Forward

US second gentleman Doug Emhoff recently expressed his deep Jewish joy while visiting a kosher deli that had been the site of a deadly antisemitic attack in 1982.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Elon Musk and Donald Trump want us to live in conspiracy land — you can guess who the scapegoats will be

Emily Tamkin in Forward

Elon Musk and Donald Trump recently engaged in a conversation filled with conspiracy theories on their social media platform X, promoting a narrative where truth is undermined, and only they are the supposed bearers of truth.

0 Antisemitism Politics

It's hard to craft guidelines against antisemitism — here's why people keep trying

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Debate continues over crafting clear guidelines to define antisemitism, fueled by its politicization and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Antisemitism Art

The boycotting of Gal Gadot isn’t ‘anti-war’ - it’s antisemitic, anti-progressive, and anti-human

Jewish Chronicle

In a post-October 7 world, there has been a rise in anti-Israel and anti-Jewish sentiments disguised as progressive activism.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Communities

Reconnecting With My Jewish History in Rhodes

Alexandra Fellus in Kveller

The author recounts their journey to Rhodes, where their Jewish ancestors once lived, and reflects on their family's history and the tragic fate of the Jewish community there during the Holocaust.

Food ›

0 Food Holidays

Maple-Harissa Roasted Figs

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

Despite the centrality of figs in Jewish tradition, there is a lack of fresh fig recipes in Jewish cuisine due to their delicate nature and exceptional taste when eaten fresh.

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