for Saturday, August 17, 2024

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Israel is negotiating from a dangerously foolish position.

The text discusses ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas mediated by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, highlighting different countries' interests in the outcome.

0 Politics Israel

Israel, Gaza and Josh Shapiro: What we’re watching for during the Democratic National Convention

Ron Kampeas in JTA

During the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the party will be focused on issues surrounding Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Barbra Streisand Talks About Her Feminist Passover Seders at Jewish Kamala Harris Event

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Barbra Streisand, along with other well-known Jewish women, participated in a virtual event in support of Kamala Harris.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Barbra Streisand, Susie Essman and 30,000 others join ‘Jewish women for Kamala’ call

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Barbra Streisand, Susie Essman, and over 30,000 participants gathered for a Zoom event organized by Jewish Women for Kamala, supporting Kamala Harris and her track record on Jewish issues, reproductive rights, and combating antisemitism.

0 Politics Communities

Canada is showing us how societies collapse.

Stephen Schecter in Future of Jewish

The text highlights an incident at the Gay Pride Vancouver parade where pro-Palestinian protestors disrupted the event, leading to its cancellation.

0 Politics Israel

Barbra Streisand joins thousands at ‘Jewish Women for Kamala’ virtual fundraiser

Beth Harpaz in Forward

Barbra Streisand recently headlined a virtual Jewish Women for Kamala fundraiser in support of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump says modern-day antisemitism reminds him of the Holocaust

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Former President Donald Trump, speaking at an event with Jewish supporters, blamed the Biden-Harris administration for the rise in antisemitism and likened the current situation to pre-Holocaust times, warning of potential chaos and danger if the opposition wins.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

With major airlines scrapping flights, getting to and from Israel has become a costly, often madcap endeavor

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

As escalating tensions and security risks lead major airlines to scrap flights to and from Israel, travelers face exorbitant prices and limited options, with El Al being one of the few reliable carriers available despite charging high fees.

0 Israel Politics

Michael Oren: Should Israel Strike First?

Michael Oren in The Free Press

Israel is facing threats of retaliation from Iran following the assassination of a Hamas leader, with fears of potential missile attacks.

0 Israel Antisemitism

If anyone is listening: Antisemitism and Islamophobia are not remotely the same.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

The essay argues that antisemitism and Islamophobia are not equivalent phenomena and should not be conflated.

Culture ›

0 Culture

‘Once Upon a Mattress’ started at a Jewish summer camp. Now it’s making a raucous return to Broadway

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward

Once Upon a Mattress, a raucous Broadway revival starring Sutton Foster, traces its origins back to Camp Tamiment, a Jewish-associated summer camp with ties to the socialist labor movement.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Yes. We have Arrived. But Arrived to What?

Emes Ve-Emunah

The text explores the challenges of personal freedom and assimilation faced by American Jews, with a focus on a specific individual, Jeremy Simon, a descendant of a prominent Jewish figure, who is a finalist on a reality show where he plans to marry a non-Jewish woman.

0 Culture Language

How the Kneecap Movie Made Me Want to Learn Yiddish

Adam Garvey in New Voices

The article discusses the impact of the film "Kneecap" on the author's desire to learn Yiddish, despite their Irish heritage and connection to the themes of Irish independence portrayed in the movie.

0 Culture Education

Something Borrowed

Sara Kaltmann in Tablet

Tu B'Av, a festive day falling on the 15th of Av, often marked with celebrations and customs, is likened to the Jewish Valentine's Day in Israel.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Pittsburgh Jewish groups hope to quash a referendum that would force the city to boycott Israel

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Jewish groups in Pittsburgh are working to block a referendum that would require the city to boycott companies doing business with Israel.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Will the Gaza marches ever return?

Editor in Jewish Chronicle

The Gaza marches, once drawing tens of thousands with anti-Israel sentiments and antisemitic displays, have significantly dwindled in size to possibly non-existent events.

0 Antisemitism History

A new Anti-Defamation League archive aims to show how hate and the fight against it have evolved

Luke Tress in JTA

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is creating an archive documenting hate groups and the ADL's fight against discrimination over the past century.

0 Antisemitism Politics

In speech about antisemitism, Trump blames Harris and focuses on anti-Israel forces

JTA

In a speech on antisemitism, Donald Trump blamed his opponent, Kamala Harris, and anti-Israel forces for creating a hostile climate for Jews reminiscent of the pre-Holocaust era.

0 Antisemitism Education

How do Jewish Columbia students feel about Minouche Shafik’s resignation? It’s complicated.

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Jewish Columbia students and alumni are expressing mixed reactions to the resignation of President Minouche Shafik.

Music ›

0 Music Jewish Law

Jewish Band Distant Cousins Release Beautiful Healing Music for Our Post October 7 World

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

The band Distant Cousins released a new EP called "Out of the Darkness" following the October 7 attack in Israel, aiming to provide spiritual comfort through music.

Sports ›

0 Sports Antisemitism

The Jewish Sport Report: 3 Jews + 1 strikeout = baseball history

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

The article discusses various Jewish sporting achievements and events, including Malcolm Gladwell's insights on Hitler's influence on the modern Olympics, Israel's success at the Olympics in Paris, and the introduction of shot clocks by the Metropolitan Yeshiva High School Athletic League.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

On a diet? Then don’t come to my Friday night dinner!

Jewish Chronicle

The text humorously discusses the challenges and frustrations hosts may face when accommodating guests with specific dietary restrictions, particularly those who are dieting.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

Harris-Walz Waltz Shines Spotlight on Holocaust Education

Jennifer Bardi in Moment

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's background in geography education and Holocaust studies came to the fore as he was named as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.

0 Education Holocaust

The ‘Gestapo Game’ at the high school where Tim Walz worked was part of a trend Holocaust educators now reject

JTA

Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, was involved in stopping a controversial "Gestapo Game" at a high school where he worked.

0 Education Politics

How do Jewish Columbia students feel about Minouche Shafik’s resignation? It’s complicated.

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Jewish Columbia students and graduates had mixed feelings about Minouche Shafik's resignation as president of the university amidst pro-Palestinian activism and unrest.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Education

As a Holocaust educator, I’ve grappled with same questions Tim Walz explored — and that’s reassuring

Mike Soffer in JTA

The author reflects on their experience as a Holocaust educator in response to a rise in antisemitic incidents in a Chicago suburb school.

0 Holocaust Art

'I'd tell myself I could absorb into white America': Probing assimilation and the Holocaust, in a graphic memoir

Nora Berman in Forward

In the graphic memoir "Never Again Will I Visit Auschwitz" by Ari Richter, the author explores his Jewish identity, growing up in a family of Holocaust survivors, and grappling with assimilation in America.

Communities ›

0 Communities Ethics

Disability as Beloved by G-d

Guest Blogger in Lilith

The author shares personal experiences of feeling excluded and misunderstood in Jewish spaces due to her disability, highlighting the challenges faced by people with disabilities in finding spiritual connection within the community.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Literature

Shavat Suru: The First Kinah, Matter and Form

Yaakov Jaffe in Lehrhaus

Elazar Ha-Kalir's Kinah, Shavat Suru, is a meticulously crafted liturgical poem recited on the 9th of Av.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Leadership

Trust the Magic

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The author reflects on a lecture by R. Neugroschel advocating against charedim serving in the army, highlighting Neugroschel's emphasis on blind trust in the Gedolim, particularly Rav Dov Landau, due to their perceived supernatural guidance as infallible.

Art ›

0 Art Israel

The Israeli story behind the Balloon Story exhibit at Park Avenue Armory

Lisa Keys in JTA

Balloon Story is an exhibit featuring large-scale balloon art at the Park Avenue Armory, offering themed rooms of various lands made entirely of inflated balloons.

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