for Thursday, October 24, 2024

Education ›

0 Education Politics

Four Reasons Palestine Activism Does Not Belong in WA Schools that (Mostly) Don't Have to Do with Anti-Semitism

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent

Emily Alhadeff critiques the inclusion of Palestine activism in Washington's public school agenda, expressing concerns that transcend accusations of antisemitism.

Politics ›

0 Politics Culture

‘Pro-Palestine’ beliefs are a status symbol.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Pro-Palestinian beliefs, particularly among Western elites, are often viewed as luxury beliefs serving as status symbols that can occur without the believers facing real-world consequences.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Kamala Harris says Trump’s reported admiration of Hitler’s generals is ‘deeply troubling’

Ron Kampeas in Forward

With the 2024 presidential election looming, Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes Donald Trump for allegedly admiring Adolf Hitler's generals, based on interviews with former Trump staff.

0 Politics Communities

‘I will never set foot there again’: Jewish Dems call for boycott of Hymie’s deli in Philly after Trump ad

Lauren Markoe in Forward

A controversy has erupted around Hymies Deli in Merion Station, Pennsylvania, after it was used as the setting for a pro-Trump advertisement by the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC).

0 Politics Israel

The Simchas Torah Massacre - One Year Later

Emes Ve-Emunah

Reflecting on the complexities and ironies of political alliances, the article addresses the controversial remarks linking Donald Trump and Louis Farrakhan with Hitler, despite Trump’s pro-Israel policies.

0 Politics Israel

The BBC’s credulous reporting of Hezbollah has become almost comical

Jewish Chronicle

The article criticizes the BBC's coverage of an incident involving Hezbollah's alleged hidden money bunker beneath the Al-Sahel Hospital in Beirut, as revealed by the IDF.

0 Politics History

From the Newsletter | The Strongman in America

Jennifer Bardi in Moment

This piece from Moment Magazine examines the concerning rise of strongman leadership in the United States, spurred by polling data from the Public Religion Research Institute's American Values Survey.

0 Politics Ethics

Ahead of election, liberal-leaning Jewish groups decry ‘xenophobia’ and ‘hate’ toward immigrants

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Amid the U.S. election, several liberal-leaning Jewish organizations, including leading rabbinic associations, criticize the xenophobic rhetoric prevalent in the campaign, particularly from Donald Trump and his immigration policies.

0 Politics Jewish Law

We need to be clear that Zionism is core to Jewish identity

Jewish Chronicle

The article articulates how misconceptions about Zionism feed into antisemitism, emphasizing that Zionism is an integral part of Jewish identity rooted in ancient Jewish values and history, not merely a 19th-century European creation.

0 Politics Communities

Why Jewish voter turnout matters in this election

Halie Soifer in Forward

In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the Jewish vote is poised to be significantly influential, especially given its high voter turnout and concentration in key swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan.

0 Politics Culture

How BLM Blew $90 Million. Plus. . .

Madeleine Kearns in The Free Press

This article highlights the financial mismanagement and downfall of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, which raised $90 million in 2020 but is now widely criticized for fraudulent use of donations.

0 Politics Antisemitism

How Josh Stein’s Judaism plays into his campaign for North Carolina governor

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a Jewish Democrat, is using his gubernatorial campaign to condemn opponent Mark Robinson's history of antisemitic rhetoric.

0 Politics Culture

Hunter S. Thompson Was a Weird Visionary Before Drugs and Politics Ate His Brain

Jeff Weiss in Tablet

Hunter S. Thompson, celebrated for 'Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72', was more than the iconic, drug-addled persona he later became known for.

0 Politics Israel

How Donald Trump and Kamala Harris differ (and agree) when it comes to Middle East policy

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The article examines the nuanced differences and similarities between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris regarding their policies on Israel and the Middle East as the election approaches.

0 Politics Communities

11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at U of Minnesota for occupying and damaging administration building

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

At the University of Minnesota, eleven pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested after illegally occupying and vandalizing an administration building, pushing for the university to divest from Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Why Is ‘The New York Times’ Not Disclosing a Source’s Ties to Hamas?

Olivia Reingold in The Free Press

The article questions The New York Times' decision to omit details about the background of Hussein Owda, a Palestinian man featured in its podcast episode on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Education

‘Gaza solidarity’ sukkahs test new campus protest rules

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Jewish students at various U.S. universities are building 'Gaza solidarity sukkahs' as an expression of protest against Israeli policies, coinciding with Sukkot, a holiday commemorating Jewish displacement.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Food

Newly single, Jewish chef Jake Cohen is bringing his style of easy entertaining to TV

Rachel Ringler in Forward

Jewish chef Jake Cohen is taking his culinary talents to television with his new show "Jake Makes it Easy."

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Adrien Brody Plays a Holocaust Survivor in the Upcoming ‘The Brutalist’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Adrien Brody returns to a familiar narrative with "The Brutalist", portraying a Hungarian Jewish Holocaust survivor and architect named László Tóth.

0 Television/Film Culture

Everyone’s Talking About ‘Nobody Wants This’

Susan Hornik in Hadassah

The Netflix series "Nobody Wants This," starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, has become a subject of discussion due to its portrayal of Jewish culture and stereotypes.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

Ad for Israel Book Canceled Because ‘Customers Might Complain’

Francesca Block in The Free Press

The advertising controversy involving Bernard-Henri Lévy's book 'Israel Alone,' which was declined by trade publication Shelf Awareness due to the title's potential to upset readers, has raised concerns about self-censorship and antisemitic undertones in the publishing industry.

0 Culture Politics

A Charming Children’s Book Emerges From the Devastation of October 7

Frances Brent in Moment

"Yarena," a poignant children's book by Chaim Peri, intertwines simplicity and beauty with deep emotional undertones given the author's tragic fate.

0 Culture Ethics

Orthodox Jews navigate a World Series quandary: How to watch the games

Louis Keene in Forward

Orthodox Jewish baseball fans face a dilemma as the New York Yankees meet the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, with significant games conflicting with Shabbat.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Archdiocese blocks play about ex-Hasidic transgender rabbi and activist Abby Stein

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

The Connelly Theater in New York, owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese, has banned a play based on Abby Stein's memoir, "Becoming Eve," about her journey as an ex-Hasidic transgender rabbi.

Communities ›

0 Communities Holidays

After a year that divided many Jews, a Simchat Torah tradition of togetherness resumes in Brooklyn

Luke Tress in Forward

In the wake of deeply polarizing events related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Jewish community in Brooklyn is striving to unite for the annual Simchat Torah Across Brooklyn celebration at Grand Army Plaza.

0 Communities History

I survived the Tree of Life shooting. Oct. 7 made the memory more painful

Jeffrey Myers in Forward

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, a survivor of the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting, reflects on the profound challenges of remembrance amid ongoing grief.

0 Communities Leadership

The Organized Jewish World's Failure to Effectively Collaborate

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish

Gary Wexler, in his essay, critiques the organized Jewish world's struggle to present a united front in communicating their shared goals, especially given the challenges faced on college campuses.

0 Communities Politics

Pittsburgh’s Jews, united by Tree of Life shooting, divided by election and Gaza war

Lauren Markoe in Forward

Pittsburgh's Jewish community, once united by the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting, faces deep divisions exacerbated by the upcoming election and ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

0 Communities Israel

Arab Advocates for Israel Speak Out on Social Media

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet

Rawan Osman, who was born to secular Muslim parents in Syria and raised in Lebanon, has become a vocal advocate for Israel on social media.

0 Communities History

Meet all my White colonialist friends in Israel.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman explores the narrative that casts Israelis as 'White colonialists,' humorously dissecting this stereotype by highlighting the diverse ancestries and migration stories of Jews in Israel.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

My mother survived the Holocaust — only to have antisemitism land on her doorstep here.

Brian Sokol in Forward

Brian Sokol shares the story of his mother, Helene Hirschberg Sokol, a Holocaust survivor who faced renewed antisemitism in Somerville, Massachusetts.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Trump said Hitler did ‘good things’ — he’s not the only one who thinks that

PJ Grisar in Forward

This piece examines a concerning trend of prominent figures expressing admiration or justification for Adolf Hitler's actions.

0 Antisemitism Politics

UCLA allowed antisemitism to fester amid pro-Palestinian protests, report says

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward

A report by UCLA's Task Force to Combat Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias highlights a surge in antisemitic incidents during pro-Palestinian protests on campus, including assaults and threats towards Jewish students and faculty.

0 Antisemitism Politics

UCLA allowed antisemitism to fester amid pro-Palestinian protests, task force concludes

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

A report by UCLA's Task Force to Combat Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias reveals that pro-Palestinian protests on campus led to significant antisemitic incidents, including physical assaults and threats against Jewish students and faculty.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

Sitting shiva for his wife, an overcaffeinated academic is scalded by grief

Dan Friedman in Forward

Mark Haber's novel "Lesser Ruins" offers a layered, introspective, and often comedic exploration of grief, creativity, and personal failure.

0 Literature Culture

One Book, One Hadassah Discussion Guide: ‘On Her Own’

Editor in Hadassah

Israeli author Lihi Lapid's novel "On Her Own" explores intergenerational relationships and the women's experience in Israel, weaving a narrative around the unexpected bond between Carmela, an elderly Tel Aviv widow, and Nina, a Russian-Israeli teenager.

Science ›

0 Science Jewish Law

Ten Questions On Evolution And Judaism

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin explores the intersection of evolution and Judaism, challenging the common belief that evolutionary theory is antithetical to Jewish theology.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Crispy Chicken Schnitzel with Carrot-Ginger Dressing

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

As the high holiday season winds down, Leah Koenig turns to the comforting classic of chicken schnitzel, offering a twist with a vibrant carrot-ginger dressing.

Art ›

0 Art Culture

Almeida Theatre 1950s double bill: ‘An angry return to the kitchen sink’

Jewish Chronicle

The Almeida Theatre's revival of Arnold Wesker's *Roots* alongside John Osborne's *Look Back in Anger* casts a new light on the former as potentially the stronger work.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Art

‘The Holocaust was the biggest smash and grab job in history’

Jewish Chronicle

Jamie Kastner's documentary film, "The Spoils," uncovers the ongoing battle for restitution of art stolen during the Holocaust.

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