for Saturday, October 26, 2024

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Israel hits Iranian targets in retaliation for missile barrage

Ron Kampeas in Forward

In a significant military escalation, Israel launched targeted strikes against Iranian military bases in response to a missile attack by Iran on October 1, which struck a school in Gedera.

0 Politics Communities

The Palestinian Who Hired a Jewish Lawyer

Elissa Wald in Future of Jewish

An Israeli real estate agent shares his unexpected encounter with a Palestinian buyer, highlighting the complex interpersonal dynamics and deep-seated narratives between Israelis and Palestinians.

0 Politics Ethics

With Sinwar dead, the ICC must stop or suspend Israel’s prosecution

Joel Margolis in Forward

Joel Margolis argues that the International Criminal Court (ICC) must halt or suspend its prosecution of Israel until Hamas is also held accountable for its war crimes.

0 Politics History

I'm a U.S. Navy veteran. Here's why I'm protesting Trump's Madison Square Garden rally

Ken Harbaugh in Forward

Ken Harbaugh, a U.S. Navy veteran and former pilot, voices his protest against Donald Trump's planned rally at Madison Square Garden during the 2024 presidential campaign.

0 Politics Israel

Did the LA Times decline to endorse Kamala Harris because of her support for Israel?

Sharon Rosen Leib in Forward

Tensions over the Los Angeles Times' decision not to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris have surfaced among questions about the influence of its owner's family views on Israel.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

The woman who stared down Chris Christie is the star of a new movie — you can stop calling her 'a feisty Jewish grandmother'

Simi Horwitz in Forward

The documentary "Politics Is a Mother" captures the political journey of Loretta Weinberg, a formidable former New Jersey state senator, highlighting her advocacy for marriage equality, reproductive freedom, and government transparency.

0 Politics Jewish Law

My Controversial Vision for the Jewish People

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman presents a bold argument regarding the identity struggles faced by Jews in Western countries amid geopolitical tensions involving Israel.

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.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

Magazine that Rejected ‘Israel’ Ad Promoted ‘Antisemitic’ Book

Francesca Block in The Free Press

Shelf Awareness, a magazine focused on promoting books, has come under scrutiny for refusing to advertise a book supportive of Israel while previously featuring a controversial book, *P Is for Palestine*.

0 Culture Language

Would a real mensch wear a 'mensch' T-shirt?

Jodi Rudoren in Forward

Jodi Rudoren explores the cultural nuances of the term "mensch" and the sartorial choice of wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the word.

0 Culture Communities

A Beautiful Shabbat - Learned Through Chabad

Jewdicious

Laurie Shelton describes her transformative experiences engaging with the Chabad community, which has deepened her connection to Shabbat and Jewish identity.

0 Culture Holocaust

"How can neighbors turn on neighbors?” Descendants of a 1941 pogrom debate the answer

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward

The revival of Tadeusz Sobodzianeks' play "Our Class" at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre delves into the harrowing events of the 1941 Jedwabne pogrom, where Polish villagers turned against their Jewish neighbors.

History ›

0 History Philosophy

A world-class scholar and mensch is gone — we can't let his dream die with him

Sam Brody in Forward

Paul Mendes-Flohr, a preeminent scholar of German-Jewish intellectual history and the foremost expert on Martin Buber, passed away on Shemini Atzeret in 2023.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

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.

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.

Editors' Note

Welcome to JL;DR!
by Matt Sienkiewicz

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Jewish Chronicle Carrot and almond cake (Torta di carote e mandorle)

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