for Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Antisemitism ›

Oxford is having a cruel laugh at the expense of Jewish students

The article sheds light on the troubling situation faced by Jewish students at Oxford University, where rampant antisemitism has gone unaddressed by university administration.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Protesters at Baruch College call to ‘bring the war home’ at rally targeting campus Hillel

Luke Tress in JTA

A recent protest at Baruch College, New York, by a small group called for "war in the United States" and targeted the campus's Hillel Jewish student club.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Meet the new antisemitism, same as the old antisemitism

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

In this article, Robert Zaretsky discusses the resurgence of antisemitism in contemporary society, examining how Jews are increasingly finding their identity defined by external pressures.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

If Labour cancels the university free speech act, Jewish students will suffer

Jewish Chronicle

Senior Jewish academics are expressing concern over the potential cancellation of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, fearing it could silence Jewish voices on campuses.

0 Education Culture

Jewish Back to School Traditions for a Sweet School Year

Naomi Kaye Honova in Kveller

This article delves into various Jewish back-to-school traditions, highlighting how cultural practices associate the start of a child's education with joy and sweetness.

0 Education Communities

Parents of Jewish college students: Please turn your attention to this in-flight demonstration

eJewishPhilanthropy

In this reflective piece, Hillel directors Betsy Polk and Joyce Gordon draw parallels between air travel safety procedures and strategies for supporting Jewish college students and their families.

Communities ›

0 Communities History

October 7 War Stories From the Extended Hadassah Family

Barbara Sofer in Hadassah

This article highlights the harrowing experiences of the Elon family, particularly Michal Elon, a nurse, and her family during and following a terrorist attack in Israel on October 7.

0 Communities History

Prince Without a Crown

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

This article explores the life of Reb Shlomenyu of Sadigura, a complex and enigmatic Jewish leader who chose to forgo his inherited rabbinic title to engage in various communal and Zionist activities.

0 Communities Culture

Never Too Late

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Sivan Rahav-Meir shares an inspiring account from the GO JEWISH Shabbaton in Antwerp, Belgium, where 300 young European Jews gathered to reconnect with their heritage amid global conflicts and rising antisemitism.

0 Communities Education

For Jewish Students, Back to School Brings Hesitation and Hope

Megan Naftali in Moment

The return to school for Jewish students has been marked by a mix of apprehension and optimism amid heightened campus tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Communities Politics

Analysis of An Anti Charedi Secular Jew

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article examines the views of a secular Israeli who advocates for integrating Charedi youth into secular Zionist society, suggesting that providing them choices beyond religious observance could empower them.

0 Communities Politics

Jews and Arabs hoped to fill a truck with aid for Gaza civilians. We ended up filling 300.

Haviva Ner-David in JTA

In a heartening display of unity amid conflict, the joint Jewish-Arab movement Standing Together conducted an aid drive for Gazan civilians, expecting to fill one truck, but the community response was so overwhelming that they ended up with 300 trucks of supplies.

0 Communities Culture

Baking matzah and defying blackouts, Dnipro’s Jews press on despite the grind of Russia’s war on Ukraine

Marcel Gascón Barberá in JTA

In Dnipro, Ukraine, the Jewish community continues to thrive amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Torah ›

0 Torah History

‘Let There Be Light’ Feels More Urgent Than Ever

Abigail Pogrebin in Hadassah

In this reflective piece, Abigail Pogrebin underscores the enduring resilience of the Jewish spirit through the lens of Simchat Torah, juxtaposing the 2023 holiday's tragic interruption by a Hamas attack with the holiday's intrinsic theme of renewal and defiance.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

‘Lady in the Lake’s Israeli-Born Director

Susan Hornik in Hadassah

Apple TV+'s "Lady in the Lake," directed by Israeli-born Alma Harel, is a gripping series that intertwines themes of race and gender within the context of 1960s Baltimore.

0 Television/Film Culture

Natalie Portman’s ‘Lady in the Lake’ Is an Incredible Story of American Jewish Womanhood

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"Lady in the Lake," starring Natalie Portman, is a powerful exploration of American Jewish womanhood through the lens of a 1960s Baltimore murder mystery.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

‘The Day the Clown Cried,’ funnyman Jerry Lewis’ infamously terrible Holocaust movie, is having a new moment. But you still can’t watch it.

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Jerry Lewis's unreleased Holocaust movie, "The Day the Clown Cried," continues to fascinate film enthusiasts as a documentary about the film premieres and a new version is proposed by producer Kia Jam.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

What Should Trapped Charedim Do?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The article addresses dilemmas faced by charedi individuals who feel trapped in their community's norms, particularly around not participating in national responsibilities such as IDF service.

0 Culture Communities

Bowls of Therapy

Flora Tsapovsky in Tablet

In the face of ongoing political and social turmoil in Israel, ceramic studios have emerged as sanctuaries for creative expression and emotional healing.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Why a kosher restaurant on the Lower East Side has a mural depicting 2,000 years of Jewish tragedies

Julia Gergely in JTA

Sweet Dreams Cafe, a kosher Italian restaurant on New York's Lower East Side, features a striking mural depicting 2,000 years of Jewish tragedies, from the Babylonian exile to the Holocaust.

0 Culture Television/Film

Is every war movie about Israel and Gaza now?

Mira Fox in Forward

In light of the Israel-Hamas conflict, audiences are increasingly interpreting war movies and series like 'Dune,' 'The Last of Us,' and 'The Hunger Games' through the lens of this ongoing international issue.

0 Culture Communities

Preserving Mexican Syrian Jewish traditions in a world on the verge of collapse

Miranda Jackel in Forward

Clairette Atri Mizrahi, a Mexican Syrian Jewish playwright, captures the tension between modern and traditional identity in her work, particularly through her play 'Nunca ests y ests'.

Politics ›

0 Politics Culture

Instead of piling on Joshua Leifer, listen to him

Rob Eshman in Forward

The article discusses the cancellation of author Joshua Leifer's book launch due to his association with controversial Zionist Rabbi Andy Bachman, sparking backlash from internet commentators, particularly those supportive of Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Columbia University’s new school year starts off with disruptive anti-Israel protests

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider

Columbia University is facing renewed challenges as this academic year begins, with anti-Israel protests disrupting campus activities even before classes start.

0 Politics Communities

The GOP Senate candidate betting on the Jewish vote to win Pennsylvania

Emily Jacobs in Jewish Insider

In the tightly contested Pennsylvania Senate race, Republican candidate Dave McCormick is focusing on attracting Jewish voters who have become disenchanted with the Democratic Party, largely over issues related to Israel and rising antisemitism.

0 Politics Culture

Kamala Harris wants Jews to donate to her campaign — in multiples of 18

Lauren Markoe in Forward

Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign is appealing to Jewish donors by suggesting contributions in multiples of 18, linking the fundraising approach to the Jewish tradition of chai, which signifies life.

0 Politics Israel

Here's an idea: Stop funding the Palestinians.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article presents a critical view of Western aid to the Palestinians, arguing that it exacerbates instead of alleviating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Israel

From Yeshiva to Court-Martial to Columbia Cease-Fire Cause

Rina Shamilov in Moment

The article profiles Aharon Dardik, a young American Jew and conscientious objector who was court-martialed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for refusing to serve in a combat role.

0 Politics Israel

Conventional Wisdom

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The recent Democratic National Convention in Chicago highlighted key issues in the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, specifically the dynamics within the Democratic Party and its stance on Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Avi Dichter: Israel’s Red Lines Are Real

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In an interview with Mishpacha, former Shin Bet chief and current Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter examines the complexities of Israel's security strategy, particularly focusing on the Philadelphi Route along the Egypt-Gaza border.

0 Politics Israel

Harris mentioned war in Gaza 9 times at DNC. Trump mentioned it once at the RNC.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

The coverage of the ongoing war in Gaza during the Democratic and Republican national conventions reveals significant differences in how the two parties addressed the issue.

0 Politics Israel

Let Zionists Speak

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook

The article discusses the broader implications of excluding Zionists from public discourse, particularly in left-leaning spaces, where Palestinian rights are often advocated.

0 Politics Antisemitism

As Israelis are left out of terror memorial, it is time to reform the UN

Jewish Chronicle

The article critiques the United Nations for its omission of Israeli victims from a recent terror memorial, accusing the organization of systemic antisemitism and longstanding anti-Israel bias.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Beware of politicians who hide behind Jewish family members.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

This article critiques the notion that having Jewish family members inherently prevents political leaders from holding or promoting antisemitic views or policies detrimental to Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Maggie Goodlander hopes to bring her foreign policy experience to Congress

Emily Jacobs in Jewish Insider

Maggie Goodlander, with a robust background in U.S. foreign policy, is vying to replace retiring Rep. Annie Kuster in New Hampshire's Second District.

0 Politics Israel

How to Prevent All-Out War in the Middle East: A Guide

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article examines the application of the democratic peace theory in the context of Israel's security challenges in the Middle East.

History ›

0 History Culture

My Grandfather’s Leg

Naomi Kehati Bronner in Tablet

"My Grandfather's Leg" is a poignant recollection of life in the Jewish quarter of Sanaa, Yemen, during the early 20th century, through the narrative of the author's family's struggles.

0 History Communities

Why my great-grandfather, a strike leader, kept landing in prison

Emily Kaplan in Forward

This article explores the life of Chaim Ime Mendl Kaplan, an influential Jewish labor activist in early 20th-century America.

0 History Politics

That Date In 1897 When...

Jewdicious in Jewdicious

This week's edition of "This Week in Jewish History" by JEWDICIOUS covers significant milestones and struggles from the Jewish past.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Landing the First Punch

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Israel's recent preemptive strike on Hezbollah in Lebanon underscores the complex dynamics between military strategy and international diplomacy.

Literature ›

0 Literature Leadership

The Rabbi

Tzvi in Tablet

This narrative explores the inner world and experiences of a rabbi as he navigates the complexities of faith, personal longing, and community leadership.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Antisemitism

Talking Talmud with Colorado’s Jewish attorney general

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Phil Weiser, Colorado's Jewish attorney general, speaks about his Jewish identity and its influence on his public service.

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