for Friday, October 25, 2024

Television/Film ›

A gory horror series with Billy Crystal and Itzhak Perlman? Who is this for?

PJ Grisar in Forward

The new Apple TV+ series "Before" features an unusual crossover of horror and comedic actors, notably starring Billy Crystal as a widowed child psychologist, Eli Adler, and a brief appearance by violinist Itzhak Perlman.

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."

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Excerpt: “The Second Circumcision of Lili Rosen”

Lili Rosen in Lilith

Lili Rosen offers an evocative glimpse into her one-woman show, "The Second Circumcision of Lili Rosen," drawing from her personal experiences of growing up as a closeted transgender girl in the Hasidic community.

Politics ›

0 Politics Philosophy

10 Signs You Might Be a Zionist

Pat Johnson in Future of Jewish

Pat Johnson's essay tackles the often misunderstood term "Zionist" by outlining 10 beliefs that might indicate Zionist sentiment.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump wants generals like Hitler's. Does that make him a fascist?

Rob Eshman in Forward

The article features a provocative discussion about former President Donald Trump's alleged fascist tendencies, as interpreted by Gen. John Kelly and Holocaust scholar Omer Bartov.

0 Politics Communities

Can American Jews stop demonizing each other?

Jay Michaelson in Forward

In this thought-provoking piece, Jay Michaelson addresses the deep political divides within American Jewish communities, particularly concerning the 2024 presidential election.

0 Politics Education

Why ‘From the River to the Sea’ still echoes across campuses one year into protests

Maha Nassar in Forward

Maha Nassar discusses the continued use of the controversial phrase "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" in pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses, amid ongoing tensions following an attack on Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Gad Saad Survived War in Lebanon. He’s Warning About One in the West.

Bari Weiss in The Free Press

Gad Saad, a Lebanese Jew, discusses his experiences fleeing the Lebanese Civil War and draws parallels to the current political climate in Western democracies.

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.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

Politicians love to campaign at Jewish delis — but is it good for the delis?

Lauren Markoe in Forward

Jewish delis have long been popular stops for politicians on the campaign trail seeking to connect with local communities, especially Jewish voters.

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.

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.

Editors' Note

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