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The Official United Nations Dictionary (Parody)

Daniel Clarke-Serret in Future of Jewish

Daniel Clarke-Serret's satirical article critiques the perceived bias and ineffectiveness of the United Nations, particularly in its treatment of Israel and Palestine.

0 Politics Communities

How rabbis in battleground states are approaching a razor-close election with enormous implications for Jews and for Israel

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Amid a highly contentious U.S. election, rabbis in battleground states face the challenge of guiding their communities through political polarization while maintaining neutrality.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Woman charged with vandalizing Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s Manhattan office, which displays Israeli hostage posters

Luke Tress in JTA

A woman, Brittany Hale, has been charged with vandalizing the Manhattan office of Rep. Adriano Espaillat, which displays posters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

‘I’m an American, but I’m also Jewish’: How Orthodox women in college are voting for president

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

As the presidential election approaches, many Orthodox Jewish women at Stern College for Women find themselves torn between prioritizing abortion rights and supporting Israel, with many ultimately leaning towards the latter.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I was a Bernie supporter. This year, I'm voting Trump. Here's why liberal Jews like me made the switch

Shabbos Kestenbaum in Forward

Shabbos Kestenbaum, once a staunch supporter of Bernie Sanders and left-wing politics, explains his shift to voting for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

0 Politics Culture

This is not an endorsement for Kamala Harris — or Donald Trump

Jodi Rudoren in Forward

Jodi Rudoren reflects on the fading tradition of newspaper political endorsements in light of recent decisions by the owners of major outlets like The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times not to endorse any presidential candidates.

0 Politics Israel

Argentina’s Javier Milei selects Jewish ambassador to replace foreign minister he fired

Juan Melamed in JTA

In a significant shift in Argentina's foreign policy, newly elected President Javier Milei has appointed Gerardo Werthein, a Jewish businessman and former ambassador, as the country's foreign minister.

0 Politics Communities

Here's why Orthodox Jews are loyal to Trump — even if they don't love him

Binyamin Rose in Forward

Orthodox Jews have shown consistent support for Donald Trump due to his strong pro-Israel policies, including recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, endorsing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and his role in establishing the Abraham Accords.

0 Politics Israel

Bill Clinton on Israel's war with Hamas

Emes Ve-Emunah

Former President Bill Clinton has recently voiced his perspective on the Israel-Hamas conflict, aligning somewhat with Democrat John Fetterman's views.

0 Politics Literature

The Thinking Heart review: ‘David Grossman’s dream for Israel omits certain details’

Jewish Chronicle

David Grossman's latest collection, 'The Thinking Heart: In Israel and Palestine,' consists of articles reflecting on Israeli society and its ongoing conflicts.

0 Politics Holocaust

A Holocaust exhibit — and Jewish staffer — are involved in a controversy over the National Archives

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Ellis Brachman, a senior advisor at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, is at the center of a controversy regarding the downplaying of difficult historical exhibits, including those on the Holocaust.

0 Politics Israel

Harris and Trump court Jews and Arabs in the campaign’s homestretch

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

As the U.S. presidential campaign enters its final phase, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are keen on winning the votes of Jewish and Arab Americans, groups with historically Democratic leanings but differing views on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Chicago school board president resigns amid backlash over antisemitic social media posts

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson, recently appointed president of the Chicago public school board, resigned after backlash over antisemitic social media posts.

0 Politics Communities

Hymie’s, the Philly Jewish deli featured in a Trump ad, is now the setting for a Harris spot

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Hymies, a well-known Jewish deli in Philadelphia, has become a stage for political ads as the U.S. election nears its end.

0 Politics Israel

Israeli politics provides what American democracy desperately needs.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article explores the contrasts between Israeli and American electoral practices, highlighting the Israeli focus on political parties over individual candidates.

0 Politics Culture

Shock jock Sid Rosenberg has become one of Trump’s most aggressive Jewish surrogates

Luke Tress in JTA

Sid Rosenberg, a conservative talk radio host, has become an outspoken Jewish surrogate for Donald Trump, participating in rallies and using his platform to voice pro-Israel sentiments.

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0 Antisemitism Education

When Judaism Gets Weaponized

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent

The article discusses the controversy surrounding a University of Washington report on antisemitism and Islamophobia.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Columbia paid $395,000 in settlement after suspending Jewish student for using ‘fart spray’

Luke Tress in JTA

Columbia University settled a lawsuit with a Jewish student for $395,000 after suspending them for using a novelty fart spray at an anti-Israel protest.

0 Antisemitism Culture

I’m a Jew in disguise – and I can spot antisemitism

Jewish Chronicle

Michael Coren reflects on his childhood as a person of mixed Jewish heritage, navigating between Jewish and non-Jewish identities.

0 Antisemitism Politics

How 10/7 changed everything — except the way Jewish interest groups fight antisemitism

eJewishPhilanthropy

Matthias J. Becker, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, discusses the ongoing challenges in combating antisemitism online, aggravated by the reaction to the October 7 massacre in Israel.

0 Antisemitism Education

‘They need the patience’: Texts show tension between sympathetic university officials and students protesting Gaza war

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Amid protests against the Gaza war, campus leaders at institutions like Northwestern University have struggled to balance student activism and concerns about antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Combating the Shocking Rise of Antisemitism in Health Care

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah

In recent months, there has been a troubling rise in antisemitism within the healthcare sector in the U.S., exacerbated by the conflict in Israel and attacks by Hamas.

Communities ›

0 Communities Culture

At the New York City Marathon, Jewish runners support a variety of causes

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Rabbi Joshua Franklin, celebrating his 40th birthday, participates in the New York City Marathon to support the Familial Dysautonomia Foundation, inspired by the late Samantha Ginsburg.

0 Communities Politics

When colleges shut down their ‘Gaza solidarity sukkahs,’ they prompted debates over anti-Zionist Jewish observance

Andrew Lapin in Forward

A series of Gaza solidarity sukkahs, constructed by anti-Zionist Jewish groups on university campuses like Northwestern and NYU during the 2024 Sukkot holiday, sparked significant controversy and debates over Jewish observance and political expression.

0 Communities Politics

A Memoir That’s a Cry for Housing Justice

Alice Sparberg Alexiou in Lilith

Jennifer Baum's memoir, "Just City," intertwines her personal experiences growing up in RNA House on the Upper West Side with a broader exploration of housing policies and social justice.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

How ‘Gaza solidarity sukkahs’ became a flashpoint for debates about anti-Zionist Jewish observance

Andrew Lapin in JTA

The article explores the controversial emergence of "Gaza Solidarity Sukkahs" built by anti-Zionist Jewish groups in the U.S. during Sukkot.

0 Culture Communities

The Southern Resurrection of Mah Jongg

Daci Platt in Kveller

Mah jongg, traditionally a Chinese game, has seen a resurgence among various communities, particularly older Jewish women in the U.S. Recently, the game has gained unexpected popularity in the American South, notably among younger, non-Jewish women, turning it into a preppy social activity with a distinct Southern flair.

0 Culture Sports

Did the spirit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe swing the World Series for the Dodgers?

Louis Keene in Forward

As the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched an unexpected World Series victory over the Yankees, a unique narrative emerged linking the win to a visit by Reuven Kasten, son of Dodgers team president, to the grave of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

This Jewish actor made a ‘reality film’ about his not-quite real campaign for NYC Council

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Zack Weiner, a Jewish actor and screenwriter, turned his unlikely campaign for a New York City Council seat into a "reality movie" titled "Citizen Weiner."

0 Television/Film History

‘A Real Pain’ is Jesse Eisenberg’s love letter to Poland, the country his family left under duress

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Jesse Eisenberg's film, "A Real Pain," is a poignant and humorous exploration of Jewish identity, trauma, and reconnection with the past.

0 Television/Film Culture

All the Jewish TV and Movies to Stream This November

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

This coming November offers a varied selection of Jewish-themed and Jewish-produced TV shows and films across streaming platforms.

Sports ›

0 Sports Culture

The Jewish Sport Report: After a thrilling World Series, a historic Jewish MLB offseason is on-deck

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

The Jewish Sports Report highlights a pivotal MLB offseason for Jewish players following the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Culture

'Mommy Of the Year'

Jewdicious

Abigail Pickus reflects on the ups and downs of single motherhood with her son, juxtaposing her experiences with the seemingly effortless portrayals of motherhood on social media.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

The Empusium review: ‘hooch and misogyny at a gentlemen’s guesthouse’

Jewish Chronicle

Olga Tokarczuk's novel "The Empusium" serves as a homage and critique of Thomas Mann's "The Magic Mountain," set in a Silesian guesthouse where misogynistic discussions dominate.

0 Literature Holocaust

Alice Hoffman Won’t Let Anne Frank Be Forgotten

Rahel Musleah in Hadassah

Alice Hoffman's novel "When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary" explores Anne Frank's life before her family went into hiding, shedding light on the increasing pressures they faced under Nazi occupation.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Culture

The Art and Awkwardness of Translating Rav Menachem Froman

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty

Sruli Fruchter explores the challenges and nuances of translating the teachings of Rav Menachem Froman, a spiritually complex figure known for his controversial yet profound insights on faith, peace, and human relationships.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Re-imagining liberal Judaism: some reflections

eJewishPhilanthropy

Liberal Judaism faces significant challenges as it navigates a modern landscape marked by individualism, social media, and changing societal values.

History ›

0 History Politics

Dear Iran, the Jews have already outlived many, many regimes.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Nachum Kaplan's essay traces the resilience of the Jewish people through history, highlighting their survival and continuity despite numerous empires and regimes attempting to suppress or displace them.

0 History Culture

For Europe's Jews, owning grand homes symbolized not just wealth, but equality

Beth Harpaz in Forward

Jewish Country Houses, co-edited by Abigail Green, explores the significance of grand homes owned by Jewish families across Europe, which symbolized not just wealth but newfound equality and social status in societies that historically excluded Jews.

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