for Saturday, November 16, 2024

Politics ›

Will Trump's efforts to fight antisemitism help degrade democracy?

Emily Tamkin in Forward

Emily Tamkin critiques Donald Trump's recent pledges to combat antisemitism, suggesting that his strategies may undermine democratic institutions such as free speech and academic freedom.

0 Politics Israel

Stories the Media Purposely Ignore About Israel

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Nachum Kaplan critiques mainstream media's biased coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, arguing that significant events and perspectives are being ignored.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Jewish Democrat, launches bid for New Jersey governor

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a centrist Jewish Democrat representing New Jersey's 5th Congressional District, has officially announced his candidacy for the state's governorship in the upcoming election.

0 Politics Israel

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary nominee, has multiple Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos

Jacob Gurvis in Forward

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality and Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, has drawn attention for his body tattoos reflecting Christian and Crusader imagery.

0 Politics Education

Senate moves to pass contentious antisemitism bill targeting anti-Israel activity on campuses

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

The U.S. Senate is on the verge of advancing the Antisemitism Awareness Act, a bipartisan but divisive bill addressing antisemitism in higher education.

0 Politics Israel

Mike Huckabee's old-school Christian Zionism is bad news for anyone who wants Middle East peace

Tristan Sturm in Forward

The appointment of Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel under President-elect Donald Trump is poised to complicate peace efforts in the Middle East.

0 Politics Culture

Letters to the Editor: Responses to Zach Truboff on Religious Zionism and Yosef Lindell on Selihot

The Lehrhaus Editors in Lehrhaus

The essay provides responses to two recent Lehrhaus articles on Religious Zionism and the nature of Selihot.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump taps RFK Jr., whose anti-vaccine activism has included antisemitic comments, to lead Dept. of Health and Human Services

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine advocate known for antisemitic comments, as Secretary of Health and Human Services.

0 Politics Culture

A Ben & Jerry’s battle over Israel, long frozen, thaws anew amid Gaza war

Jacob Gurvis in Forward

The longstanding legal conflict between Ben & Jerry's and its parent company Unilever has resurfaced as tensions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza intensify.

0 Politics Education

What a Trump second presidency will mean for school prayer, campus antisemitism and other education issues Jews care — and worry — about

Lauren Markoe in Forward

Following Donald Trump's reelection, concerns are rising among Jewish communities regarding education policies that could intensify religious elements in public schools and affect separation of church and state.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

A Jewish snowman movie would have made a lot more sense than Netflix's 'Hot Frosty'

Mira Fox in Forward

Mira Fox critiques the Netflix film "Hot Frosty," a Hallmark-style Christmas movie featuring a magically animated snowman, Jack, who is more reminiscent of a golem than a traditional Frosty.

0 Television/Film Culture

An Israeli woman in playing Mary in a Netflix movie — and the outcry is getting weird

Mira Fox in Forward

The casting of Israeli actress Noa Cohen as Mary in a new Netflix movie has sparked controversy across various religious and political lines.

Sports ›

0 Sports Culture

Is Jake Paul Jewish? The boxer fighting Mike Tyson live on Netflix has Jewish ancestry.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Jake Paul, a multi-talented YouTube star and professional boxer, identifies with a rich tapestry of ethnic backgrounds, including Jewish ancestry.

0 Sports Culture

The Jewish Sport Report: Lindsay Gottlieb’s historic win and other Jewish sports highlights from this week

Jacob Gurvis in Forward

The Jewish Sport Report covers a series of notable achievements and incidents in Jewish sports, highlighting Lindsay Gottlieb's milestone 300th career win as head coach of USC's women's basketball team.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Indie rocker Rafael Cohen grapples with his Latin American Jewish identity

Gabe Friedman in JTA

Rafael Cohen, an indie musician with origins in Mexico City, navigates his dual Jewish and Latin American identity through his music.

0 Music Television/Film

A Series About an Israeli Palestinian Pop Group Is Coming to Paramount+

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Paramount+ will debut a four-part docu-series on December 3, chronicling the journey of as1one, the first Israeli-Palestinian boy band.

Communities ›

0 Communities Culture

How a cup of coffee keeps one man feeling close to the hostages in Gaza

Jodi Rudoren in Forward

Josh Katz, a resident of Montclair, New Jersey, has found a unique way to feel connected to the Gaza hostages through an everyday ritual: coffee.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Becoming a New Mom is Hard — But Finding Your Fellow Jewish Moms Makes it Easier

Jessica Tzikas in Kveller

Navigating new motherhood can be isolating and challenging, with unique pressures and experiences for Jewish mothers.

0 Communities History

I research disappearing small-town Jewish communities. I’m finding the best of America.

Austin Reid in JTA

Through his research into small-town Jewish communities in Ohio and New York, Austin Reid unveils the vital cultural and historical contributions these communities have made to American society.

0 Communities History

Immigrants forgot what it means to be an immigrant.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article explores how the immigrant experience has evolved over time, particularly comparing recent immigrant attitudes to those of earlier Jewish immigrants.

Literature ›

0 Literature Holocaust

In the shadows of Nazi viciousness, an unlikely story of love and heroism blooms

Julia M. Klein in Forward

The Sunflower House by Adriana Allegri is a compelling historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany's notorious Lebensborn program, with echoes of romance and heroism.

Education ›

0 Education Communities

As Public Schools Reel, Jewish Day Schools Grow

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent

Jewish day schools in Seattle are experiencing a notable surge in enrollment, driven by factors such as increasing concerns over antisemitism, the desire for a robust Jewish identity, and dissatisfaction with the public school system's handling of Jewish-related issues.

0 Education Communities

Jewish day schools: Building leaders, not just students

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish day schools offer more than academic education; they provide students with a strong foundation in Jewish identity, leadership, and resilience.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

Hesder students and Charedi Students

Emes Ve-Emunah

The piece explores the tensions between Hesder students and the Charedi community in Israel, primarily focusing on their differing approaches to national service.

Israel ›

0 Israel Science

Hadassah Transforms Health Care During Wartime

Wendy Elliman in Hadassah

The Hadassah Medical Organization is at the forefront of healthcare innovation during wartime in Israel.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Education

I studied in Amsterdam — the antisemitic violence there doesn't surprise me

Mia Faye Kreindler in Forward

Mia Faye Kreindler reflects on her experiences with antisemitism while studying at the University of Amsterdam, connecting them to recent antisemitic violence in the city.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Racists use “the facts” as cover for their bigotry

Jewish Chronicle

The article explores how far-right and far-left groups use "facts" to rationalize bigotry and divert attention from systemic issues.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

Jews are always the punchline, apparently.

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish

In this reflective essay, Hana Raviyt Schank narrates her complex experiences as a Jewish American woman navigating professional and personal challenges amidst rising antisemitism.

History ›

0 History Politics

‘The Goldman Case’ tells the true story of a French Jewish radical whose murder trial is still cloaked in mystery

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

The film "The Goldman Case" revives the enigmatic story of Pierre Goldman, a 1970s French Jewish radical and Holocaust survivor thought to be wrongly accused of a double murder during an armed robbery.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Just add hot water? Matzah balls get a glow-up for the harried home cook.

Rachel Ringler in JTA

Matzah ball soup, a staple of Jewish culinary tradition, is undergoing a transformation to simplify preparation for today's busy home cooks.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Politics

Like our patriarch Abraham, American Jews face 10 post-election tests of our values

Rabbi Julie Roth in Forward

Rabbi Julie Roth draws parallels between the biblical trials faced by Abraham and contemporary challenges facing American Jews post-election.

Art ›

0 Art Gender/Identity

Soothe Yourself With Photos of RBG’s Iconic Collars

Guest Contributor in Lilith

The article explores the iconic collars of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, highlighting their significance as symbols of her legacy and her impact on gender equality and justice.

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