for Tuesday, September 17, 2024

History ›

0 History Torah

David Sclar in Tablet

The article explores the early stages of the Sabbatian movement, led by the charismatic figure Sabbatai Zevi, using new insights derived from rare print materials and engravings from 1665 Venice.

0 History Holocaust

The Shadow of Secrets

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

"The Shadow of Secrets" is a poignant recounting by Esther Krausz, as told to Shoshana Gross, reflecting on her early childhood memories and her family's arduous journey to Israel.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Communities

On Raising Good Jews

Diana Fersko in Tablet

Reflecting on the joyous Simchat Torah celebrations on October 6, 2023, Diana Fersko highlights the subsequent challenges faced by the Reform Jewish community, particularly following the events of October 7.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

Educate Americans First

Jay P. Greene in Tablet

Jay P. Greene asserts that the increasing number of international students at U.S. universities—now constituting up to a third at elite institutions—poses significant challenges.

0 Education Ethics

Dear Student

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In this heartfelt letter, a teacher reflects on a profound classroom moment when a student, unbeknownst to her, reveals the loss of an older brother years ago.

0 Education Ethics

Safe and Sound

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr provides parents with a detailed guide on selecting safe and essential baby gear, particularly car seats.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

All The News That’s Fit To Tint

Between The Lines

The article discusses the complex relationship between The New York Times and its Jewish readership, particularly regarding perceived biases in the paper's coverage of Israeli and Palestinian issues.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel's Most Dangerous Enemy (Not Who You Think)

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman argues that the greatest threat to Israel is not traditional adversaries like Hamas or Iran, but rather what he terms "fraudulent liberalism."

0 Politics Leadership

Trump Plays Through Another Hazard

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

A second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was thwarted when a man armed with an AK-47 was spotted by the Secret Service at Trump's golf resort in West Palm Beach, Florida.

0 Politics Television/Film

BBC: British Bias Corporation

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The Asserson Report, initiated by Trevor Asserson, reveals significant anti-Israel bias in the BBC's reporting post-October 7.

0 Politics Israel

Pittsburgh Steel: Senator John Fetterman Stands Tall as Israel’s Ironclad Defender

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, often perceived as a progressive, has surprised many by becoming an outspoken defender of Israel in the turbulent climate following the conflict with Hamas post-October 7.

0 Politics Leadership

The Path to Victory Narrows

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

"The Path to Victory Narrows" by Cindy Scarr provides an analysis of the current electoral landscape in five key swing states ahead of the upcoming election: Wisconsin, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.

0 Politics Leadership

Steve Witkoff, Trump's golf buddy when would-be assassin took aim, said they became friends over a ham sandwich

Lauren Markoe in Forward

Steve Witkoff, a prominent Jewish real estate mogul and longtime friend of Donald Trump, was present during a recent assassination attempt on Trump at a golf course.

0 Politics Israel

Man suffers severe burn injuries after self-immolation protest outside Israeli consulate in Boston

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

A man named Matt Nelson suffered severe burns after self-immolating outside the Israeli consulate in Boston, protesting what he described as the genocide in Gaza.

0 Politics Education

Senate to advance contentious bill to crack down on anti-Israel activity on campus

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

The U.S. Senate is poised to advance the Antisemitism Awareness Act, compelling the Department of Education to apply the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism, classifying much anti-Zionism as antisemitic, when probing discrimination allegations on campuses.

0 Politics Israel

Will Israel Disappear Within 2 Years?

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's hyperbolic remarks regarding the potential disappearance of Israel should Vice President Kamala Harris win the presidential election.

1 Politics Jewish Law

Columnists resign from London Jewish Chronicle amid allegations that Gaza news was fabricated

Toby Axelrod in JTA

The London Jewish Chronicle is facing significant uproar following revelations that fabricated stories were published, aligning with Israeli government narratives regarding the Gaza conflict.

0 Politics Culture

What I Wish Kamala Harris Had Said About Immigrants, and Herself

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart reflects on the missed opportunity during Kamala Harris's debate with Donald Trump, where Harris could have shared her immigrant background to counter Trump's dehumanizing rhetoric about immigrants.

0 Politics Israel

If Ukraine must be allowed to fight, why isn’t Israel?

Jewish Chronicle

The piece explores the geopolitical dynamics surrounding Ukraine and Israel, drawing parallels between their struggles and the West's responses.

0 Politics Culture

‘I Met Trump’s Would-Be Assassin.’ Plus. . .

Oliver Wiseman in The Free Press

The article covers several high-profile stories dominating the headlines, including a recap of the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump involving a suspect named Ryan Routh, who previously advocated for Ukraine.

0 Politics Israel

Are U.S. Airlines ‘Playing Into Iran’s Game’?

Jay Solomon in The Free Press

Amid Iran's strategic campaign against Israel, U.S. airlines United, American, and Delta have suspended flights to Israel, citing security concerns associated with the war between Israel and Hamas, a military proxy of Iran.

0 Politics Israel

Is Jordan reaching its boiling point?

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider

Amid rising tensions between Jordan and Israel, King Abdullah II faces the challenge of balancing domestic anger with maintaining the three-decade-old peace agreement with Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Make no mistake, the Israel-Hezbollah war has already begun.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have reached a point where open conflict appears inevitable, with recent clashes signaling that a war has, in many senses, already begun.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

‘It was a paradise of security’: 2 writers reflect on growing up Jewish in Queens in the 1970s

Risa Doherty in JTA

Jewish authors Shira Dicker and Don Futterman share nostalgic reflections on their childhoods in Queens during the 1970s, highlighting both shared and distinct experiences within New York's diverse Jewish communities.

0 Culture Television/Film

Alex Edelman Gets Emotional While Accepting Emmy for His Outstanding Jewish Comedy Special ‘Just For Us’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Alex Edelman won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for his deeply personal comedy show "Just For Us," where he humorously narrates his experience attending a neo-Nazi meeting in Queens.

0 Culture Politics

Doug Emhoff: My wife, Kamala Harris, is the reason I reconnected with my Judaism

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, attributes his rekindled connection with Judaism to his wife's influence.

0 Culture Antisemitism

How Lauren Bacall faced and overcame antisemitism

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

Lauren Bacall, born Betty Joan Perske, faced significant antisemitism throughout her Hollywood career, compelling her to modify her name for professional acceptance.

0 Culture Communities

A Different Spin on Shabbat

Flora Tsapovsky in Tablet

In recent months, Shabbat observance among American Jews has evolved beyond traditional family and religious settings to embrace modern, communal, and inclusive experiences.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

Memoir | Set in Stone, Stumbling Home

Jane M. Friedman in Moment

Jane M. Friedman's reflective piece explores her emotional return to Germany as part of the Stolpersteine project, which installs small brass plaques in the sidewalk to commemorate victims of the Holocaust, including her relatives.

0 Holocaust Culture

Documentary about celebrity tailor and Holocaust survivor Martin Greenfield premieres in NYC

Chava Pearl Lansky in JTA

"The President's Tailor," a documentary by filmmaker Rick Minnich, explores the extraordinary life of Holocaust survivor Martin Greenfield, who rose from sewing in Auschwitz to tailoring suits for American presidents and celebrities.

Communities ›

0 Communities Leadership

All Worked Out

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In a reflective piece by Cindy Scarr, we follow Meira, a driven entrepreneur, as she navigates the challenges and triumphs of starting and running her own business.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Education

The Management Map: Part 1

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Gvira Milworm, CEO of Temech, leverages over 30 years of workforce experience to offer insights on effective leadership and team management, emphasizing the importance of soft skills alongside technical abilities.

0 Leadership Education

A collection of lessons from Jewish communal leaders can serve as a resource for the field

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish communal leadership plays a crucial role in guiding the vast network of Jewish organizations across North America.

0 Leadership Politics

Biden and his rabbi were both set to retire. But one has opted for a new job.

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Rabbi Michael Beals, who spent two decades leading Wilmington's Congregation Beth Shalom, has taken on a new role as the rabbi of Temple Beth El in Newark, Delaware.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Dan and Eugene Levy Offer a Lesson in Jewish Last Names at the Emmys

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Eugene and Dan Levy made history as the first father-son duo to host the Emmys, providing a charming and humorous performance infused with subtle nods to their Jewish heritage.

Art ›

0 Art Culture

Artist and physician Mark Podwal, whose distinctive work adorned museums, synagogues and opinion pages, dies at 79

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Mark Podwal, renowned Jewish artist and dermatologist, passed away at 79, leaving a profound legacy through his unique visual language that vividly encapsulated Jewish history and themes.

0 Art History

A 'Jewish Mona Lisa' — and other myths told by objects found in Israel

Cathryn J. Prince in Forward

Ilit Azoulay's exhibition "Mere Things" at the Jewish Museum in New York explores the narratives and memory embedded in objects, particularly those found in Israel.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

U of Michigan condemns assault of Jewish student on campus

Andrew Lapin in JTA

The University of Michigan has condemned an assault on a 19-year-old Jewish student, described by police as bias-motivated and ethnically intimidating.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Politics

The Failed Certainties of Our Lifetime

Jeremy Rosen in Future of Jewish

Rabbi Jeremy Rosen reflects on the human tendency to seek certainty in a world rife with unpredictability, particularly through the lens of Jewish history and contemporary global politics.

Literature ›

0 Literature Gender/Identity

Only Disconnect

Marco Roth in Tablet

Marco Roth's article explores the novels 'The Coin' by Yasmin Zaher and 'The Scream' by Mayaan Eitan, which delve into the existential disorientation of young women navigating the cultural contradictions of late capitalism.

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