for Tuesday, August 20, 2024

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0 Israel Politics

Biden calls to ‘end this war’ as DNC opens with almost no sparring over Israel and Gaza

Ron Kampeas in JTA

President Joe Biden, in a speech at the Democratic convention, pledged to end the war in Gaza and free hostages without explicitly mentioning Israel, acknowledging pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside.

0 Israel History

Zionism has become a 'bad' word. It is anything but.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Zionism, often portrayed negatively, is explained as a belief in Jewish self-determination due to historical persecution.

0 Israel Politics

Is Israel Ready for the Next Phase?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text discusses Israel's readiness for potential conflicts and the need for preemptive political and diplomatic actions.

0 Israel Politics

Inside the Movement to Settle Southern Lebanon - Building on the successes of the Israeli settler movement, a new ultra-right group is seeking to open yet another front for conquest.

Maya Rosen in Jewish Currents

A new ultra-right group named Uri Tzafon seeks to settle southern Lebanon with Israeli civilian settlements, building on the momentum of the Israeli settler movement.

0 Israel Politics

A Ceasefire and a 2 State Solution

Emes Ve-Emunah

The text discusses the complex dynamics surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting the challenges to achieving a two-state solution.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Politics

He’s writing Kamala Harris’ DNC speech. He also wrote a book on Holocaust survivors

Beth Harpaz in Forward

Adam Frankel, the speechwriter for Kamala Harris, is a grandson of Holocaust survivors and the author of a book about intergenerational trauma, exploring how his family history shaped their experiences.

0 Holocaust Sports

Bitter Blade

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Attila Petschauer, a Hungarian Jewish athlete, was a celebrated fencer who brought glory to Hungary in the Olympic Games before facing persecution during World War II.

0 Holocaust Communities

In the Zone

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The text explores stepping out of one's comfort zone, both in personal and familial contexts.

0 Holocaust Politics

Joe Biden is Not a Hero

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

The author criticizes the upcoming Democratic Convention's idolization of Joe Biden, questioning the celebration of his decision to step aside for the party's benefit without considering his involvement in the Gaza situation as a factor in his legacy.

0 Holocaust Education

I teach Holocaust studies, like Tim Walz. Here's what we can learn from his approach

Mike Soffer in Forward

The article discusses the importance of Holocaust and genocide studies in high school education, highlighting the approach taken by Tim Walz and the author.

0 Holocaust Gender/Identity

What Dr. Ruth Gave Me

Ronit Plank in Tablet

The text reflects on the author's experiences with Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a German Jewish Holocaust survivor and renowned sex therapist, who played a significant role in their life during a challenging time.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

The Democrats in Chicago

Armin Rosen in Tablet

The text discusses a rally in Chicago organized by various radical groups aiming to protest against Israel's actions in Gaza and criticize the Democratic Party.

0 Politics Israel

Wary Jewish Democrats see flashback to Obama in dissection of Harris’ views on Israel

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Jewish Democrats are carefully examining Vice President Kamala Harris's stance on Israel, with concerns and comparisons to former President Obama's track record affecting their views.

0 Politics Communities

J.B. Pritzker was vetted for VP. Now the Jewish governor of Illinois is playing host to Kamala Harris’ convention.

Ron Kampeas in Forward

J.B. Pritzker, the Jewish governor of Illinois and a prominent Democratic figure, was initially considered a potential running mate for Kamala Harris in the presidential campaign.

0 Politics Communities

J.B. Pritzker was vetted for VP. Now the Jewish governor of Illinois is playing host to Kamala Harris’ convention.

JTA

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, a Jewish Democrat, was considered a potential vice-presidential candidate for Kamala Harris but is now hosting the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

At DNC, this queer, formerly Orthodox Jew is ‘Uncommitted’ and pushing for an arms embargo on Israel

Jodi Rudoren in Forward

At the Democratic National Convention, June Rose, a queer, formerly Orthodox Jewish delegate from Rhode Island, stood out by advocating for Palestinian rights and an arms embargo on Israel.

0 Politics Leadership

Unraveling Trump’s Campaign Crisis

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The analysis of Trump's campaign crisis reveals a significant shift in momentum with Harris's rise, attributed in part to the missteps like the J.D. Vance pick causing a free fall for Trump's campaign.

0 Politics Communities

A few minutes with… Senator Rick Scott

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Senator Rick Scott, known for his staunch support of Israel and the Jewish community, emphasized the need to ensure the safety of Jewish institutions in Florida after threats from Hamas.

0 Politics Communities

DNC protests attracts multitude of groups, though not tens of thousands

Robin Washington in Forward

Protesters gathered at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August 2024, though not in the large numbers expected.

0 Politics Israel

Democratic Party platform features extensive section on U.S. support for Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

The Democratic Party platform for 2024 emphasizes U.S. support for Israel, mentioning Israel 29 times and affirming military assistance to Israel under the Biden-Harris administration.

0 Politics Israel

The GOP’s “Weirdness,” the Jewish vote and the DNC

Nathan Guttman in Moment

The article discusses the Republican Party's attempts to court Jewish voters through pro-Israel messaging, particularly championed by former President Trump, despite his controversial statements implying Jewish voters needed their heads examined if they supported Democrats.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Josh Shapiro says antisemitism played ‘no role’ in his not getting picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish, refuted claims that antisemitism influenced Vice President Kamala Harris not choosing him as her running mate, attributing the allegation to Donald Trump.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Pittsburgh Israel-boycott referendum is dead after DSA declines to defend it in court

Andrew Lapin in JTA

The Pittsburgh Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) chapter has decided not to defend a proposed ballot referendum that aimed to boycott Israel, effectively ending its chances of making it to the November ballot.

0 Politics History

Simon Sebag-Montefiore taking apart William Dalrymple was a rewarding spectacle

Jewish Chronicle

The text describes a heated exchange on social media between historians William Dalrymple and Simon Sebag-Montefiore regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Israel

‘Uncommitted’ Democrats Want to End Support for Israel. How Far Can They Push at This Week’s DNC?

Eli Lake in The Free Press

The Uncommitted Movement, consisting of a small group of Democratic delegates from Michigan, Minnesota, and Hawaii, who withheld support for Joe Biden in the primaries, are now aiming to influence the Democratic National Convention to push for a change in the party's stance on Israel.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Protesters combine Gaza with abortion rights at convention-eve march

Robin Washington in Forward

Protesters in Chicago combined advocacy for abortion rights and an end to the war in Gaza at a rally before the Democratic National Convention, organized by Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws.

0 Politics Israel

Where will the Gaza war be discussed at the DNC? One answer arrives, but major questions remain.

Ron Kampeas in JTA

During the DNC, pro-Palestinian activists will host a panel on Palestinian rights in Chicago, marking the first time such a discussion has been officially sanctioned by the Democrats.

0 Politics Israel

Kamala Harris, as Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks teeter: ‘We’re not giving up’

Ben Sales in JTA

Vice President Kamala Harris expressed hope for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing ongoing negotiations and the importance of securing the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

John Fetterman Has No Regrets

Peter Savodnik in The Free Press

John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania senator, has chosen to skip the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, mentioning family commitments as his reason but possibly hinting at tensions within the party.

0 Politics Israel

Ukraine Defies the U.S. to Launch a Showy Offensive Into Russia

Vladislav Davidzon in Tablet

Ukraine's bold incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast on August 6 captured attention by recapturing the battlefield initiative, prompting Russia to evacuate civilians and deploy military resources, including air strikes.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel is fighting the hardest war in modern history — and winning.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Israel is currently engaged in a complex war against multiple fronts, mainly Iranian proxies such as Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah.

Art ›

0 Art Culture

Who is the Dalang?

Matthew Isaac Cohen in Tablet

Wayang kulit, a traditional shadow puppet theater in Indonesia, features the revered dalang, or puppeteer, who narrates stories lasting up to eight hours, often based on epics like the Mahabharata.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

School of Hard Knocks

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Columbia University Professor Shai Davidai, a secular left-winger from Tel Aviv, has emerged as a strong defender of Israel on Ivy League campuses, actively speaking out against pro-Hamas movements among students.

0 Education Communities

The power of the pivot

eJewishPhilanthropy

The director of the Wexner Service Corps recounts a pivotal moment during a service trip to Pittsburgh with Jewish high school students, where a planned volunteer activity fell through, forcing a last-minute change.

0 Education Communities

Exam results are one thing but getting results in life is another

Jewish Chronicle

The author reflects on the pressure and importance placed on exam results in the Jewish community, highlighting the extremes of pride and shame associated with academic success or failure.

Communities ›

0 Communities

The Things You Never Told Me

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

"The Things You Never Told Me" portrays a glimpse into the daily life of a Jewish family dealing with a hidden health condition affecting Meir, the husband.

0 Communities Television/Film

Jason Schwartzman plays a small-town cantor with a spiritual crisis in ‘Between the Temples’

Stephen Silver in JTA

"Between the Temples" is a film that follows Cantor Ben Gottlieb, played by Jason Schwartzman, who works at a Reform synagogue in upstate New York and is struggling with a crisis of faith after the death of his wife.

0 Communities Television/Film

Silvio Santos, Brazilian media mogul and descendant of 15th-century Portuguese Jewish scholar-statesman, dies at 93

Marcus M. Gilban in JTA

Silvio Santos, a prominent Brazilian media mogul and son of Sephardic Jewish immigrants, passed away at the age of 93.

Food ›

0 Food Israel

Chef Einat Admony, NYC’s ‘ultimate balaboosta,’ gets personal in a new book

Rachel Ringler in JTA

Israeli Chef Einat Admony, known for her falafel chain Tam and acclaimed restaurant Balaboosta in NYC, has released a fast-paced memoir called "Taste of Love" detailing her love life and culinary journey.

0 Food Culture

Lublin’s non-Jewish restaurateur with a big Yiddish heart

Jewish Chronicle

Izabela Kozlowska-Dechnik, a non-Jewish chef in Lublin, Poland, operates the Jewish-themed restaurant Mandragora where she serves traditional Jewish dishes to honor the city's lost Jewish community.

0 Food Communities

A hot new bagel trend plus the latest bagel store openings

Jewish Chronicle

A new bagel trend is emerging with The Radlett bakery introducing bagel twists, which are sticks made from twisted bagel dough strips in three flavors.

Culture ›

0 Culture Israel

‘Love Is Blind’ Star Alexa Lemieux Gives Her Baby a Gorgeous Hebrew Name

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"Alexa Lemieux, known from Love Is Blind, and her husband, Brennon, welcomed their daughter named Vienna Ziva Lemieux. Ziva is a Hebrew name meaning light, paying tribute to Alexas late grandmother. Vienna's birth saw the couple reflecting on family, love, and Jewish traditions, with references to their Jewish wedding and the importance of passing down heritage. Alexa's Israeli background and her emotional connection to her grandmother's Jewish legacy are evident in their choice of name. The couple's journey from reality TV to parenthood is celebrated by fans, marking a new chapter in their lives."

Literature ›

0 Literature Communities

Beloved 1970s Picture Book ‘Tell Me a Mitzi’ Gets a New Life

Pamela Rafalow Grossman in Kveller

The picture book "Tell Me a Mitzi" from the 1970s by Lore Segal and Harriet Pincus has been reissued, capturing the hearts of Jewish readers with its tales of young siblings in New York City.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Education

Dear freshers, it might be scary, but we can’t hide who we are as Jews

Jewish Chronicle

As the new academic year approaches, Jewish students are urged to confront and address prevalent antisemitism on campuses in the UK and beyond.

0 Antisemitism Israel

Why are Jews expected to put up with rampant social media antisemitism?

Jewish Chronicle

Jews are increasingly exposed to antisemitism on social media, coming from both far-right and far-left circles.

History ›

0 History Politics

The (Jewish) Refugees That No One Cares About

Pat Johnson in Future of Jewish

The text discusses the little-known story of Jewish refugees who were forced to flee or were expelled from Arab and Muslim-majority countries following the establishment of Israel in 1948.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Culture

The Meeting

Ben Corvo in Lehrhaus

The text recounts the author reflecting on a photograph taken by their father at the Varanasi ghats, where bodies are cremated, and the subsequent cremation of their father's own body against Jewish tradition.

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