for Friday, October 11, 2024

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

On Yom Kippur, my brother-in-law is still a hostage. How do I atone for that?

Moshe Emilio Lavi in Forward

As Yom Kippur unfolds with reflections on atonement, Moshe Emilio Lavi wrestles with the ongoing captivity of his brother-in-law Omri Miran, held hostage by Hamas since October 2023.

0 Politics Israel

Is a shift in China’s rhetoric on Israel a policy change, or ‘wishful thinking?’

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

China's recent discourse shift towards Israel may signal a possible policy adjustment in light of Israel's military successes against Hezbollah.

0 Politics Israel

Ta-Nehisi Coates says Harris funding Gaza war as first Black female president would be ‘nightmare’

Forward Staff in Forward

Ta-Nehisi Coates has sparked controversy with his commentary on U.S. policy towards Israel, framing it as support for apartheid and genocide if Vice President Kamala Harris, potentially the first Black female president, continues current Middle East policies.

0 Politics Israel

Dear America, Israel is not your puppet.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

In a thought-provoking analysis, Joshua Hoffman critiques the deteriorating relationship between the U.S. and Israel, highlighting recent events such as Prime Minister Netanyahu halting Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's U.S. visit.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu's government is serving Iran’s strategy — not fighting it

Ephraim Sneh in Forward

Ephraim Sneh critiques Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for indirectly bolstering Iran's strategic goals rather than combating them.

0 Politics History

Will Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally resemble a fascist one from 1939?

PJ Grisar in Forward

Donald Trump is slated to hold a rally at Madison Square Garden, sparking comparisons to the notorious 1939 Nazi German-American Bund rally at the same venue.

0 Politics Israel

The compelling case for an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear programme

Jewish Chronicle

As Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Israel grapples with the decision to potentially strike Iran's nuclear facilities amidst escalating tensions marked by Iran's ballistic missile attacks.

0 Politics Culture

Why is the Guardian shocked that terrorists are portrayed as monsters?

Jewish Chronicle

In this passionate critique, the author takes issue with a Guardian review by Stuart Jeffries of the Channel 4 documentary "One Day in October," which focuses on an attack on the Beeri kibbutz.

0 Politics Israel

Does CBS News Know Where Jerusalem Is?

Oliver Wiseman in The Free Press

CBS News has come under scrutiny due to internal controversies regarding the editorial guidance on reporting about Jerusalem and Israel.

0 Politics Israel

As Netanyahu pushes US to join fight against Iran, Biden tells Jewish leaders US ‘fully’ backs Israel’s right to defend itself

Ron Kampeas in JTA

U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed America's support for Israel's right to defend itself against Iran during a call with Jewish leaders, prompted by recent hostilities exemplified by an Iranian missile barrage on Israeli territory.

0 Politics Education

Brown University rejects pro-Palestinian protesters’ demand to divest from Israel

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Brown University recently rejected a student-led proposal to divest from companies involved in business with Israel, a decision welcomed by pro-Israel groups.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Education

Interview | Phyllis Greenberger, Author of ‘Sex Cells: The Fight to Overcome Bias and Discrimination in Women’s Healthcare’

Jodi Blecker in Moment

Phyllis Greenberger's book "Sex Cells: The Fight to Overcome Bias and Discrimination in Women's Healthcare" serves as a call to action for more equitable healthcare emphasizing sex-specific medical research.

0 Gender/Identity Ethics

The Café: Is apology on the menu?

Guest Blogger in Lilith

Reflecting on a past trauma, a woman confronts a respected rabbi who once manipulated her teenage self into an inappropriate relationship under the guise of spirituality.

Sports ›

0 Sports Culture

From 1984 | Home (Plate) for the Holidays

Robert L. Cohen in Moment

This piece delves into the tradition and challenges faced by Jewish baseball players concerning participation in games during the High Holidays.

History ›

0 History Holidays

From 2004 | Break-Fast on Cyprus

Jennifer Bardi in Moment

In "Break-Fast on Cyprus," Jennifer Bardi recounts a poignant story from Yom Kippur 1949, in a British detention camp for Jewish Holocaust survivors on Cyprus.

0 History Culture

When Robert Moses laid waste to the Jewish Bronx, was he trying to obliterate his Jewish heritage?

Diane Cole in Forward

Robert Moses, a key architect of New York City's urban landscape, is examined for his role in the demolition of predominantly Jewish neighborhoods, like East Tremont in the Bronx.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Art

Family recovers Monet pastel generations after Nazi looting

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

The grandchildren of Adalbert and Hilda Parlagi have successfully reclaimed a looted Monet pastel, originally part of their family's art collection left behind in Vienna during their escape from the Nazis in 1938.

0 Holocaust Culture

Lily Ebert, Holocaust Survivor and TikTok Sensation, Dies at 100

Jackie Hajdenberg in Kveller

Lily Ebert, a Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor who became a beloved TikTok personality, has passed away at age 100 in London.

0 Holocaust Culture

Lily Ebert, Holocaust survivor who became a TikTok sensation, dies at 100

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Lily Ebert, a Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor, became a social media icon through TikTok, where she educated millions about Holocaust history and the enduring problem of antisemitism.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ Is Coming Back for Season Two

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"Nobody Wants This," the Netflix hit featuring Adam Brody as Rabbi Noah, has been renewed for a second season just weeks after its debut.

0 Television/Film Politics

Happiness and autonomy prove elusive in a Palestinian director's moving family drama

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Scandar Copti's film "Happy Holidays" offers a profound exploration of autonomy and societal dynamics faced by an upper-class Palestinian family in Haifa.

0 Television/Film Culture

How Al Jolson helped to remake America

Ann Levin in Forward

The biography "Only in America: Al Jolson and The Jazz Singer" by Richard Bernstein explores the complex legacy of Al Jolson, a Jewish entertainer and icon of early 20th-century American pop culture.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

NYPD hate crimes unit is investigating alleged assault on pro-Israel leader

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is investigating an alleged assault on Todd Richman, chairman of the Democratic Majority for Israel, during a pro-Palestinian protest in Union Square, New York.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Cancelling all Jews has become the latest obsession of Israel’s enemies in the US

Jewish Chronicle

In recent months, Jewish creatives in the United States have faced threats of "cancellation" due to their expressions of support for Israel or empathy for the complexities of Israeli-Palestinian issues.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Ethics

In this Jewish season of forgiveness, I’m asking for permission

Rabbi Avi Killip in JTA

Rabbi Avi Killip reflects on the challenges of engaging with High Holiday rituals during a difficult year, finding solace and strength in the capacity of ritual to offer permission and compassion.

0 Holidays Jewish Law

Why I won’t wear make-up this Yom Kippur (but I will be brushing my teeth)

Jewish Chronicle

The author reflects on the personal and cultural significance of observing Yom Kippur, particularly focusing on the traditional prohibitions of the holiday.

0 Holidays Prayer

What is Ne’ilah?

Alan Jotkowitz in Lehrhaus

Neilah, the concluding prayer of Yom Kippur, is a deeply introspective and pivotal moment for Jews worldwide, marked by a profound connection with God.

Israel ›

0 Israel Jewish Law

A Charedi Reassessment of the Military?

Emes Ve-Emunah

There appears to be a noteworthy shift in the stance of top Charedi leaders in Israel regarding military service, particularly for those not engaged in full-time religious study.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Can Religious Zionism Do Teshuvah?

Zach Truboff in Lehrhaus

The piece explores the concept of teshuvah (repentance) within the framework of Religious Zionism, focusing on historical and contemporary responses to crises.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Some people need to eat on Yom Kippur. It’s time to stop laughing about it.

eJewishPhilanthropy

Highlighting the importance of providing support for those who need to eat on Yom Kippur, the article discusses the insensitivity of laughing at recipes for the holiday, as appeared in a New York Times article.

Culture ›

0 Culture Prayer

In 2013, I started AtoneNet, a space for public ritual confession. Here’s why I’m shutting it down.

David Zvi Kalman in JTA

David Zvi Kalman's decision to close AtoneNet, an anonymous online platform for Jewish ritual confession, highlights the evolving landscape of internet communities.

0 Culture History

Online conference to focus on Jewish life in prewar Lithuania

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward

Vilna, or Vilnius, once a central hub of Jewish spiritual and secular culture, is being celebrated in an online conference organized by the Paris Yiddish Center.

0 Culture Jewish Law

How the closing of a website for Yom Kippur confessions explains the modern internet

Louis Keene in Forward

AtoneNet, an online platform for anonymous Yom Kippur confessions, was shut down after 11 years due to the infiltration of AI-generated "slop."

0 Culture History

13 Jewish sites to visit at Open House New York Weekend

Lisa Keys in JTA

Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival offering access to New York City's many notable sites, including a curated selection of Jewish landmarks.

Torah ›

0 Torah Culture

The Book of Jonah is a guiding light in a storm-tossed world

Jewish Chronicle

The article explores the enduring spiritual and ethical significance of the Book of Jonah, particularly amid the tumultuous contemporary setting of Jewish life post-October 7.

0 Torah History

Jews didn’t cause Hurricane Milton, but kind of did control the weather in biblical times

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Benyamin Cohen explores the humorous yet thought-provoking idea of ancient Jewish influence on weather patterns, starting with Noah's long-standing weather "forecast" from God about the Great Flood.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Politics

This father is fed up with his anti-Zionist kid — and they're not even Jewish

Beth Harpaz in Forward

In a column from the "Bintel Brief" advice series, writer Beth Harpaz addresses a letter from a Christian father troubled by his opposing political views on Israel with his atheist daughter, who is pro-Palestine.

Communities ›

0 Communities Leadership

Meet the first campus rabbi in the 183-year history of Fordham, one of NYC’s largest Catholic universities

Luke Tress in JTA

Rabbi Katja Vehlow has made history as the first Jewish chaplain at Fordham University, a major Catholic institution in New York.

0 Communities Leadership

We need a revolution in philanthropy

eJewishPhilanthropy

The Merit Spread Foundation, founded by Alon Tal, positions itself as a disruptor in the philanthropic world, much like Tesla in automotive or Netflix in entertainment.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Scapegoats

Jeremy Borovitz in Jewish Review of Books

Jeremy Borovitz reflects on the harrowing Yom Kippur of 2019 when a far-right gunman attempted to attack the synagogue in Halle, Germany, where he and others from Berlin were gathered.

0 Communities Politics

Jewish organizations must cancel JVP, immediately.

Amelia Adams in Future of Jewish

Amelia Adams argues that Jewish organizations should immediately sever ties with Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) due to the latter's associations and endorsements of anti-Zionist and pro-terrorist stances.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Wisdom Project | Charlotte Goode, 97, A Woman Who Supports Women

Pam Janis in Moment

Charlotte Goode, a 97-year-old advocate from Albany, California, discusses her lifelong dedication to supporting women and children in need.

Food ›

0 Food Holidays

International fast-breaking favourites plus a top tip for your easiest Yom Kippur break fast yet

Jewish Chronicle

Yom Kippur break-fast traditions vary greatly across cultures, each adding its unique flavor to the shared Jewish experience.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Holidays

On Yom Kippur, determinism and national unity

Aton Holzer in Lehrhaus

The article explores the philosophical dilemma of free will versus determinism in the context of Yom Kippur, emphasizing how this tension influences Jewish thought and practice.

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