for Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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Perennially Popular Barcelona

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah

Barcelona, known for its vibrant culture and rich history, is also home to a significant yet distinct Jewish community.

0 Communities Politics

Crown Heights get-out-the-vote activists aim to turn election into a show of Chabad’s local force

Luke Tress in JTA

Activists in the Crown Heights Jewish community, primarily from the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, are pushing to boost voter turnout to show political influence in local matters, despite New York City's predictably Democratic outcomes.

0 Communities Jewish Law

The Charedi Secession from Klal Yisrael

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin explores the charedi community's separation from Klal Yisrael, highlighting its consequences and historical context.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Trump is spending time with critics of Israel. His Jewish supporters aren’t concerned.

Ron Kampeas in JTA

In the wake of former President Donald Trump's engagement with notable critics of Israel, his Jewish supporters continue to back him due to his strong pro-Israel record during his presidency from 2017 to 2021.

0 Politics Israel

The playbook to win Jewish voters in Michigan

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

In the competitive political landscape of Michigan, Jewish voters are seen as potentially influential in determining the outcomes of local elections, with both Democrats and Republicans courting their support.

0 Politics Israel

This election, I finally understand the undecided Jewish voter

Amy Klein in Forward

Amidst a contentious election season marked by polarization within her own family, Amy Klein delves into the complexities facing undecided Jewish voters.

0 Politics Israel

Haaretz faces blowback after liberal Israeli paper’s publisher praises ‘Palestinian freedom fighters’

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Amos Schocken, publisher of the Israeli left-wing newspaper Haaretz, has sparked significant controversy with statements at a London conference condemning Israel's government policies as akin to apartheid and advocating for international sanctions.

0 Politics Israel

Haaretz faces blowback after liberal Israeli paper’s publisher chides Israel for battling ‘Palestinian freedom fighters’

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Amos Schocken, the publisher of Haaretz, drew significant controversy after his remarks at a London conference criticizing Israel's treatment of Palestinians and likening it to apartheid-era South Africa.

0 Politics Culture

Who Jewish Celebrities Have Endorsed for the 2024 Presidential Election

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Jewish celebrities have overwhelmingly endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, reflecting a historical trend among Jewish voters favoring Democratic candidates.

0 Politics Israel

Trump and Harris both tell Michigan voters they’re aiming to end the war in Gaza

Luke Tress in JTA

In the critical swing state of Michigan, which has significant Jewish and Arab populations, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have made promises to voters regarding the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.

0 Politics Philosophy

The Electoral College is a fundamentally un-Jewish institution

Mira Fox in Forward

Mira Fox critiques the U.S. Electoral College as contrary to Jewish principles, highlighting how Talmudic sages favored majority rule as demonstrated in the Talmudic story of "The Oven of Akhnai."

0 Politics Communities

Does the Electoral College strengthen or weaken Jewish influence on the election?

Louis Keene in Forward

With around 7.5 million Jews in the United States, Jewish electoral influence depends heavily on the mechanics of the Electoral College.

0 Politics Communities

The surefire way for Jews to lose this election

Rob Eshman in Forward

Rob Eshman underscores the vital necessity for American Jews to prioritize the safeguarding of democracy amidst divisive electoral outcomes, regardless of personal political affiliations.

0 Politics Ethics

The surefire way for Jews to lose this election

Rob Eshman in Forward

Rob Eshman emphasizes the importance of American Jews focusing on democratic values over party allegiance in the 2024 U.S. elections.

0 Politics Communities

Too young to vote, these Jewish teens are getting others to the polls

Cooper Coughlan in JTA

Jewish teens, Shayne Cytrynbaum and Lucy Targum, are actively contributing to democracy by encouraging others to vote, despite being too young to vote themselves.

0 Politics Communities

This is a make or break election issue for young Jews

Ami Gelman in Forward

With climate change increasingly sidelined in political discussions, young Jews express concern as recent polls show decreasing priority for the issue among Jewish voters.

0 Politics Israel

B’Ivrit | U.S. Elections? Israelis Have it All Figured Out

Nathan Guttman in Moment

As the U.S. elections unfold, the Israeli media predominantly predicts a Donald Trump victory, reflecting a significant preference among Israelis for his leadership over Kamala Harris.

0 Politics Communities

Need help voting in Yiddish (or Urdu or Tagalog or Gujarati or Polish or Russian or Tamil or Hmong)?

Aviya Kushner in Forward

Aviya Kushner highlights the challenges and importance of language assistance for voters in the United States, emphasizing the provisions of the Voting Rights Act which mandate multilingual support in jurisdictions with significant non-English speaking populations.

0 Politics Israel

Could U.S. voters living in Israel swing the election?

Deborah Danan in Forward

American citizens living in Israel are showing increased interest in the upcoming U.S. elections.

0 Politics Ethics

I was Stephen Miller's rabbi. Here's why I'm voting for Kamala Harris.

Neil Comess-Daniels in Forward

Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels, a leader at Beth Shir Shalom synagogue, explains his decision to vote for Kamala Harris in the upcoming election, contrasting her compassionate policies with the hardline stances of Stephen Miller, his former congregant and senior adviser to Donald Trump.

0 Politics Jewish Law

I was Stephen Miller's rabbi. Here's why I'm voting for Kamala Harris

Neil Comess-Daniels in Forward

Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels discusses his decision to vote for Kamala Harris in the context of Jewish values and his past connection to Stephen Miller, a prominent figure in Trump's administration known for his immigration policies.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Beyond Trump and Harris: 7 congressional and governor’s races Jews should watch

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The article highlights congressional and gubernatorial races in which Jewish interests and voters play a crucial role.

0 Politics Culture

RFK Jr. (and Stanley Kubrick) don’t want you to drink the water

PJ Grisar in Forward

The article discusses RFK Jr.'s intention to remove fluoride from America's drinking water, drawing a parallel with Stanley Kubrick's satirical treatment of the topic in the film "Dr. Strangelove."

0 Politics Israel

Anonymous texts to Pennsylvania voters suggest Harris is duplicitous on Israel

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

In Pennsylvania, anonymous text messages have been sent to voters suggesting Vice President Kamala Harris is inconsistent in her stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

0 Politics Ethics

Why So Many God Fearing People Will Vote for Trump

Emes Ve-Emunah

Despite ethical controversies surrounding Donald Trump, many devoutly religious individuals, including Orthodox Jews and fundamentalist Christians, support him due to his alignment with conservative values.

0 Politics Israel

Two More Reasons to Vote for Kamala Harris

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart explores arguments for voting for Kamala Harris despite her perceived shortcomings regarding Palestinian rights.

0 Politics Communities

A strategic choice: Expanding the shaded palm of the Abraham Accords

eJewishPhilanthropy

Eitan Neishlos reflects on the need for Jewish philanthropists to expand their strategic efforts in countering antisemitism and strengthening international alliances, particularly through the framework of the Abraham Accords.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Iran executes Jewish man whose family had sought to avert death sentence

JTA Staff in JTA

Arvin Ghahremani, a 20-year-old Jewish man in Iran, was executed for killing a man in a dispute, despite international appeals and attempts at reconciliation with the victim's family.

0 Politics Culture

Why Trump is being compared to the obscure biblical king Jehu on the Christian right

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

Jonathan Cahn, a prominent evangelical pastor, has likened Donald Trump to the biblical King Jehu, known for overthrowing the house of Ahab in the Kingdom of Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Howard Lutnick, the pro-Israel champion leading Trump’s transition team

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Howard Lutnick, chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, has become a high-profile booster for Donald Trump's potential second term.

0 Politics Communities

Trump, Republicans court Arab-American voters in the final stretch of the campaign

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

In a strategic shift, Republicans, led by figures like Donald Trump and Mike Rogers, are aggressively courting Arab-American voters in Michigan, emphasizing issues such as opposition to Iranian influence in the Middle East and socially conservative values.

0 Politics Communities

‘Rabbi rebellion’: 33 Orthodox rabbis endorse Harris

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

In a surprising move, 33 Orthodox rabbis in the U.S. publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, diverging from the Orthodox community's usual Republican support and their significant backing of former President Donald Trump in previous elections.

0 Politics Israel

5 questions and answers on Jewish voters and candidates as Election Day approaches

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Jewish voters and candidates hold significant influence in the approaching U.S. elections.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

Jewish in America, Lately

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish

In "Jewish in America, Lately," David Bogart reflects on his personal Jewish identity amidst rising antisemitism and global unrest, especially highlighted by the October 7th attacks in Israel.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Inside the Mexican Jewish ‘Cocina’

Adeena Sussman in Hadassah

Ilan Stavans and Margaret E. Boyle, two scholars bonded by their Mexican Jewish heritage, have co-authored "Sabor Judio: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook" after discovering family cookbooks rich with recipes and stories of Mexican Jewish history.

0 Food Culture

Seven of Tel Aviv’s tastiest new restaurant openings this year

Jewish Chronicle

Tel Aviv's culinary scene is bustling with new restaurant openings, showcasing a variety of innovative and diverse dining experiences despite the ongoing conflict.

Literature ›

0 Literature Philosophy

Poetry | Undergrowth, by Sara Samhaji

Maura Pellettieri in Moment

Sara Camhaji's collection "Undergrowth" intertwines the natural and spiritual worlds, exploring themes of identity and the power of nature through poetry that invites cosmic reflection.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Ethics

Shammai Vs. Hillel: The Angel Is In The Details

Chaim Trachtman in Lehrhaus

Chaim Trachtman discusses the contrasting perspectives of Hillel and Shammai, two famed Talmudic sages, especially in their views on women in marriage and legal matters.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Film Review | A Real Pain

Andy Freedman in Moment

"A Real Pain" explores the enduring impact of generational trauma, focusing on Jewish-American cousins, David and Benji, retracing their family history in Poland after their grandmother's death.

0 Television/Film History

The Midas Man review: ‘Epstein entrances in sympathetic biopic’

Jewish Chronicle

"The Midas Man," a biopic on Netflix, explores the life of Brian Epstein, the Jewish manager whose tenacity and vision brought the Beatles to fame.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

The Israeli Model on the Cover of Anna Wintour’s First Vogue Issue

Darina Granik in Kveller

The 1988 cover of American Vogue, under new editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, featured Israeli model Michaela Bercu and became iconic for its groundbreaking approach.

0 Culture Israel

Thanksgiving in Jerusalem

Jessica Steinberg in Hadassah

Jessica Steinberg reflects on her experience of celebrating Thanksgiving in Jerusalem as an American expat, amidst the backdrop of intense personal and national grief following the October 7th terror attacks in Israel.

0 Culture Israel

What Israelis wish American Jews understood

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article explores the cultural and experiential differences between American Jews and Israelis, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding in the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, likened to an Israeli 9/11.

0 Culture Philosophy

5 Aspects of Judaism We Don’t Talk Enough About

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's exploration of under-discussed aspects of Judaism delves into mysticism, Shabbat, humor, and more, highlighting the richness of Jewish culture beyond mainstream narratives.

History ›

0 History Politics

George Santayana was wrong — remembering the past won't always protect us

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Reflecting on the role of historians in contemporary society, Robert Zaretsky challenges the belief that remembering the past will prevent us from repeating mistakes, a notion famously posited by George Santayana.

0 History Israel

This secret loophole sparked the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Liat Portal in Future of Jewish

The article by Liat Portal explores the historical roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, tracing it back to the land sales during the Ottoman Empire.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Dismantling the 'Jewish American Princess' Trope

Jewdicious

This piece reflects on the stereotype of the 'Jewish American Princess' (JAP), which the author first encountered at a college fraternity party in the early '80s. The stereotype, often caricatured as materialistic and self-centered, is explored through personal anecdotes and societal perceptions. The author discusses how this label stems from antisemitic discomfort with Jewish upward mobility, conflicting with her own experiences and identity. She wrestles with assumptions around dating, gender roles, and the misguided stereotypes that women like her face. In her journey of dating as a widow, the author embraces the idea that 'princesses' don't settle for less, challenging the negative stereotype and advocating for women's empowerment and agency.

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