for Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Antisemitism ›

Is London safe for Jews? Well, a special forces officer offered to shadow my child

Joe Carlebach, former Conservative councillor and national co-chair of Masorti Judaism, reflects on the heightened antisemitic atmosphere in London following October 7, particularly for Jewish children and families.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Antisemitic hate crimes in NYC have surged this year, according to police data

Luke Tress in JTA

Antisemitic hate crimes in New York City have increased significantly in 2024, with 275 incidents reported through September 30, marking a 74% rise from the previous year.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Is America Becoming More Antisemitic?

Emes Ve-Emunah

Antisemitism in America has seen a noteworthy rise, yet the nation's overall atmosphere remains welcoming to Jews.

0 Antisemitism Literature

Giant review: ‘Dahl is called to account’

Jewish Chronicle

Mark Rosenblatt's new play, 'Giant,' starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, tackles the moral complexities surrounding the celebrated author's antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The lesson of October 8? Lose solidarity with Israel and we lose ourselves

Editor in Jewish Chronicle

The article reflects on the significance of October 8, the day protests against Israel erupted following the October 7 massacres, highlighting a broader antisemitic sentiment.

0 Antisemitism Politics

An Open Letter to My 'Pro-Palestine' Friends

Meghan Bell in Future of Jewish

Meghan Bell's open letter addresses her concerns to her pro-Palestinian friends, critiquing their perceived antisemitism and moral narcissism.

Communities ›

0 Communities Holidays

As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, this rabbi is defying an evacuation order so he can help

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz of Chabad of Southwest Florida is defying a mandatory evacuation order as Hurricane Milton approaches, choosing instead to stay and provide shelter and spiritual support during Yom Kippur in his synagogue.

0 Communities Holidays

Hurricane Milton forces Florida Jews to rethink Yom Kippur plans

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward the west coast of Florida, many Jewish families and communities are being forced to evacuate and rethink their plans for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

0 Communities Ethics

Family First Inbox: Issue 914

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Issue 914 of Family First Inbox addresses various health-related topics from the lens of personal experiences and professional insight.

0 Communities Education

Point of Return

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Rabbi Zecharya Greenwald, a prominent educator and head of the Meohr seminary, has written a guidebook to aid baalei teshuvah in integrating into the insular frum community.

0 Communities Education

Forgiven

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

A personal narrative explores the emotional journey of a woman who navigated financial disappointment and the struggle for justice after a failed reimbursement agreement with a Jewish college program.

0 Communities History

Book Review | Kiss Me, I’m Irish and Jewish!

Robert Siegel in Moment

Robert Siegel reviews two books by Hasia R. Diner and collaborators, exploring the intricate relationship between Irish and Jewish immigrants in America.

0 Communities Israel

I have been waiting a year for my son’s young, beautiful, talented, kind partner

Jewish Chronicle

Nirit Lavie Alon, the mother of Noam Alon, shares the heart-wrenching story of waiting for her son’s partner, Inbar Heiman, who was kidnapped and murdered during the attack on the Nova music festival.

0 Communities Education

Israel’s at-risk teens are even more vulnerable since Oct. 7

eJewishPhilanthropy

Following the atrocities of October 7, Israeli at-risk teens face severe challenges, as highlighted at the Enosh Mental Health Conference.

0 Communities Politics

In NYC, Jews gather together — and apart — for prayer and protest to mark one year since Oct. 7

Julia Gergely in Forward

On the anniversary of the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Jewish New Yorkers gathered in various locations throughout the city to mark the day with both prayer and protest.

0 Communities Politics

In NYC, Jews gather together — and apart — for prayer and protest to mark one year since Oct. 7

JTA

One year after the tragic events of October 7, 2023, New York City's Jewish community marked the anniversary with a mix of prayer, protest, and reflection.

0 Communities Music

Oct. 7 victims, artists offer messages of light and unity as families grieve together in Tel Aviv

Tamara Zieve in Jewish Insider

The article covers the Bereaved Families Oct. 7 Memorial Ceremony held in Tel Aviv, where Israeli society gathered to honor the victims of the October 7 terrorist attacks.

0 Communities Politics

Do anti-Zionist Yiddishists call the Hamas massacre ‘resistance’?

Helen Paloge in Forward

In this letter, Helen Paloge responds to the tensions within the Yiddishist community regarding the pro-Palestinian stance of the queer Yiddish theater collective, GLYK, amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

Democratic poll shows 71% of Jewish voters across 7 swing states favor Kamala Harris

Ron Kampeas in JTA

A Democratic-commissioned poll reveals that 71% of Jewish voters in seven key swing states intend to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election.

0 Politics Communities

Democratic poll shows 71% of Jewish voters across 7 swing states favor Kamala Harris

Ron Kampeas in JTA

A recent poll by the Jewish Democratic Council of America indicates that Vice President Kamala Harris garners 71% of the Jewish vote in seven crucial swing states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia.

0 Politics Literature

Ta-Nehisi Coates's Courage

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Ta-Nehisi Coates's latest book, "The Message," marks a significant moment in his career as it boldly critiques Israel's treatment of Palestinians.

0 Politics Israel

Over the past 12 months, my faith in humanity has been tested.

Kelli in Future of Jewish

The author reflects on a challenging year that has tested their faith in humanity, especially in light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iranian proxies.

0 Politics Israel

A two-state solution may seem like a distant dream. Here's why it shouldn't be

Ibrahim Dalalsha in Forward

Amidst ongoing conflicts, Ibrahim Dalalsha argues for the revitalization of the two-state solution as the only sustainable way forward for Israelis and Palestinians.

0 Politics Holocaust

I'm a Holocaust survivor. Here's why I celebrated my 80th birthday protesting at an Israeli prison

Veronika Cohen in Forward

Holocaust survivor Veronika Cohen marked her 80th birthday by protesting outside Israel's Neve Tirza prison in solidarity with Palestinian legislator Khalida Jarrar, who is held in administrative detention without trial.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Columbia pro-Palestinian group endorses violence and walks back apology for student who said ‘Zionists don’t deserve to live’

Luke Tress in JTA

A pro-Palestinian student group at Columbia University, Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), retracted an earlier apology for a statement made by student Khymani James which said Zionists don't deserve to live.

0 Politics Israel

Opinion | How We in Israel Tried to Commemorate October 7

Eetta Prince-Gibson in Moment

On the anniversary of October 7, commemorative events in Israel highlighted the ongoing trauma from last year’s assaults by Hamas.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Opinion | UN Secretary General António Guterres Unworthy of Nobel

Eve Epstein in Moment

Eve Epstein criticizes UN Secretary General António Guterres, arguing that he is undeserving of the Nobel Peace Prize due to his perceived bias against Israel and failure to confront antisemitism.

0 Politics Communities

College campuses mark Oct. 7 anniversary with rallies and protests — but largely not confrontation

Andrew Lapin in Forward

The first anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel was marked by events on college campuses across the U.S., notably at the University of Michigan, where pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups conducted separate, non-confrontational activities.

0 Politics History

World leaders mourn Israeli victims and call for a ceasefire on anniversary of Oct. 7 attack

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

World leaders marked the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in southern Israel, which resulted in 1,200 deaths and hundreds of hostages, by mourning the victims and calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

0 Politics Ethics

Was the viral Ta-Nehisi Coates interview a hit piece or fair play? A journalism ethics expert weighs in.

Louis Keene in Forward

In a CBS Mornings interview, journalist Tony Dokoupil questioned Ta-Nehisi Coates about omitting context on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his latest book, The Message, which likens Israel's policies to the Jim Crow South.

0 Politics Communities

College campuses mark Oct. 7 anniversary with rallies and protests — but largely without confrontation

JTA

College campuses across the United States, including the University of Michigan, marked the one-year anniversary of Hamas's Oct. 7 attack on Israel with various rallies and memorials.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Even on the anniversary of October 7, some MPs can’t let Jews grieve

Jewish Chronicle

On the anniversary of the tragic events of October 7, when over 1,000 Israelis were brutally murdered by Hamas, some British Members of Parliament and local authorities have used the occasion to criticize Israel, overlooking the gravity of the attack and the need for Jewish communities to mourn.

0 Politics History

The Conversation

Moment in Moment

The article in Moment Magazine's "Israel Vision Project" features a reflective piece by Nadine Epstein comparing moderate Israelis Evyatar Lipkin and Nadav Salzberger to the historical figures Ben-Gurion and Jabotinsky, illustrating the challenges of moderates facing reactionary politics in Israel.

0 Politics History

Book Review | With Critics Like These, Israel Will Be Fine

Carlin Romano in Moment

Carlin Romano reviews two recent books, *The Threshold of Dissent* by Marjorie Feld and *Unsettled* by Oren Kroll-Zeldin, both of which explore American Jewish anti-Zionist movements and critiques of Israel.

0 Politics History

How my odious cousin Roy Cohn was responsible for creating Donald Trump — and me

David L. Marcus in Forward

David L. Marcus reflects on his relationship with his infamous cousin Roy Cohn, whose influence extended into shaping figures like Donald Trump, as depicted in the film "The Apprentice."

0 Politics Communities

The people of Lebanon and Iran are rooting for Israel.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Despite historical animosities, some Lebanese and Iranians are increasingly expressing support for Israel, reflecting a significant shift in regional perspectives.

0 Politics Communities

Nova survivor reveals she witnessed rape on Oct. 7 at Tel Aviv memorial ceremony interrupted by rocket sirens

Deborah Danan in JTA

In Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park, a memorial for the Nova massacre victims and missing hostages was marred by a rocket siren warning.

0 Politics Holidays

Trump visits gravesite of Lubavitcher Rebbe to mark Oct. 7 anniversary

Luke Tress in Forward

On October 7, 2024, Donald Trump visited the grave of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the late leader of the Lubavitch movement, in Queens, marking the anniversary of last year's attack on Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Trump visits Queens gravesite of last Chabad leader to mark Oct. 7 anniversary

Luke Tress in JTA

Donald Trump visited the gravesite of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the late leader of the Chabad Hasidic movement, in Queens on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Leadership

Giving Thanks to God at Auschwitz

Armin Rosen in Tablet

Rav Nissen Mangel, a Holocaust survivor, attributes his survival to numerous miracles during the Holocaust, including the moldy bread that functioned as a natural antibiotic.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Culture

Days of Awe, Days of Hope

Jamie Betesh Carter in Tablet

Jamie Betesh Carter reflects on the personal and communal significance of the High Holidays, particularly the 10 Days of Awe between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Sports ›

0 Sports Culture

All the Jewish NHL players to watch in the 2024-2025 season

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

The 2024-2025 NHL season highlights a significant presence of Jewish players, with 13 starting on league rosters and a few more prospects potentially joining.

0 Sports Jewish Law

Our Last Chance

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr's article explores the emotional and spiritual journey of a woman undergoing fertility treatments during Yom Kippur, highlighting the tension between religious commitment and personal need.

Culture ›

0 Culture Holocaust

These Are the October 7 Stories I Can’t Stop Thinking About

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

The article by Lior Zaltzman reflects on the profound impact of the tragic events of October 7, 2022, and the enduring stories of individuals affected by violence and loss.

0 Culture History

From 2006 | The Shiksa Revival

Moment in Moment

The article traces the complex history and contemporary revival of the term "shiksa," originating from the Hebrew "shekketz," meaning abomination, and evolving in Yiddish to describe non-Jewish women.

0 Culture Food

In her long-awaited biography, superstar chef Ina Garten opens up about her abusive Jewish parents

Rachel Ringler in JTA

Ina Garten, the beloved food personality known for her successful "Barefoot Contessa" brand, opens up in her memoir "Be Ready When the Luck Happens" about her difficult upbringing with abusive Jewish parents.

0 Culture History

Why Jews see pomegranates as symbols of both love and war

Aviya Kushner in Forward

The pomegranate, or 'rimon' in Hebrew, is a multifaceted symbol within Jewish tradition, representing both love and war.

0 Culture Politics

Tzofar

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In Cindy Scarr's poignant narrative "Tzofar," she juxtaposes the mundanity and milestones of daily life in New York—such as learning to ride a bike and chatting about bar mitzvah dresses—with the constant, unsettling buzz of alerts signaling rocket activity in Israel.

0 Culture Leadership

Twenty years in, this Jewish prize has turbocharged the work of a few remarkable humanitarians

Eric Berger in JTA

The Charles Bronfman Prize, awarded annually to a Jewish humanitarian under 50 for contributions to humanity, has marked its 20th anniversary by amplifying the impact of its recipients.

0 Culture Israel

Since October 7, Hatikvah Has Entered Our Bedtime Routine

Danielle Selber in Kveller

Following the harrowing events of October 7 in Israel, Danielle Selber reflects on how Hatikvah, Israel's national anthem, has become an integral part of her 3-year-old daughter's bedtime routine.

0 Culture Politics

How can Yiddishists call a massacre of Jews ‘resistance’?

Helen Paloge in Forward

Helen Paloge critiques the stance of GLYK, a queer Yiddish theater collective, which has aligned with Palestinians post-October 7th attacks, viewing it as a misunderstood stance on genocide and resistance.

Literature ›

0 Literature History

Finding Myself in a Memoir About Someone Else

Shayna Goodman in Lilith

Shayna Goodman reflects on a period of profound personal upheaval during the March 2020 pandemic, marked by heartbreak, loss, and her father's Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis.

1 Literature History

‘I’ve created a Jewish version of Sherlock Holmes’

Jewish Chronicle

Aron Goldin, a debut novelist and Cambridge graduate, introduces a Jewish version of a Sherlock Holmes-like character in his first novel, "Murder in Constantinople."

0 Literature Culture

Book Review | The Young, the Rich and the Guilty

Allegra Goodman in Moment

Taffy Brodesser-Akner's novel, "Long Island Compromise," humorously and poignantly explores the lives of the Fletcher family, a wealthy Jewish family burdened by a dark history and the complexities of privilege.

0 Literature Philosophy

Clan of the Cave Bore

Marco Roth in Tablet

Marco Roth's Creation Lake is a multi-layered novel disguising itself as a spy narrative while satirizing the very genre it inhabits.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

In a searing new documentary, unimaginable pain and suffering in the West Bank

Olivia Haynie in Forward

"No Other Land" is a powerful new documentary chronicling the destruction of Masafer Yatta in the West Bank, a narrative captured by Israeli journalists Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor alongside Palestinian filmmakers Basel Adra and Hamdan Ballal.

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

Nobody Wants This: well, ain’t that the truth

Jewish Chronicle

The Netflix hit "Nobody Wants This," featuring a romance between a sexy rabbi and a non-Jewish podcaster, has received strong reviews but has elicited backlash for its portrayal of women, particularly Jewish women.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Holidays

Removing the Roadblocks to Teshuvah

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr explores the challenges and emotional barriers people face during the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah, the ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Food ›

0 Food Education

Childhood Obesity

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Childhood obesity is a multifaceted issue impacting nearly 20% of children and adolescents.

History ›

0 History Torah

The Ten Martyrs

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Eileh Ezkerah, the poignant piyut recited during Yom Kippur prayers in Ashkenazi communities, commemorates the martyrdom of ten revered Tannaim, known as the asarah harugei malchus, executed under Roman rule.

Prayer ›

1 Prayer Culture

Why Can’t Selihot Be More Like Kinot?

Yosef Lindell in Lehrhaus

Yosef Lindell explores the challenges and potential solutions for enhancing the Ashkenazi Selihot experience, which often feels rushed and lacks the depth of kavvanah (focus and intent) that is central to meaningful prayer.

Torah ›

0 Torah Jewish Law

Torah vs. Daas Torah, again

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin explores the debate between traditional Torah perspectives and the Charedi concept of Daas Torah concerning military service and divine assistance in wars.

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