for Thursday, November 21, 2024

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0 Culture Literature

Baruch November in Lehrhaus

Baruch November's collection of poems, including "Dance Lessons for Jews," explores themes of identity, spirituality, and cultural belonging.

0 Culture Food

Back to Our Roots

Paola Gavin in Tablet

Ginger has played a significant role in Jewish culinary and medicinal traditions for thousands of years, dating back to influences from the Talmud and spanning various Jewish communities such as those from Cochin and Yemen.

0 Culture Holidays

Thanksgiving and Giving Thanks

Sari Kopitnikoff in Jewish Action

Sari Kopitnikoff reflects on how the concept of Thanksgiving can be infused into daily Jewish life through gratitude practices.

0 Culture Antisemitism

'A sense of wariness' for many Jews when they see keffiyehs in public

Andrew Lapin in Forward

The controversy surrounding the display of a keffiyeh on a Chapel Hill banner reflecting progressive activism underscores a broader tension within Jewish communities about the garment's symbolism post-October 7 attacks.

0 Culture Politics

Jews struggle with how to react to seeing keffiyehs in public

Andrew Lapin in JTA

In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a public banner featuring a keffiyeh has sparked controversy among local Jews who view it as a symbol of support for Hamas and a threat to Israel.

0 Culture Holidays

These New Kids Books Make the Best Hanukkah Gifts

Alexandra Lapkin Schwank in Hadassah

A curated collection of children's books, ideal for Hanukkah gifting, brings themes of friendship, family, and community to life.

0 Culture Music

Jeff Goldblum Shares the Yiddish Music He Grew Up With

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Jeff Goldblum, celebrated actor and jazz pianist, reflects on his Jewish upbringing and the Yiddish music that shaped his childhood.

0 Culture Politics

From the Editor | The Sky isn’t Falling, but Taboos Are

Nadine Epstein in Moment

Nadine Epstein, Editor of Moment Magazine, discusses the shifting social and political landscape affecting the American Jewish community and beyond.

0 Culture Antisemitism

A new ‘Merchant of Venice’ production challenges anti-Jewish tropes by doubling down on them

Joseph Strauss in JTA

A new production of Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" at the Classic Stage Company in New York City reinterprets the play's antisemitic tropes through humor and irony.

0 Culture Communities

Arthur Frommer, ‘wandering Jew’ who launched a travel guide empire, dies at 95

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Arthur Frommer, the visionary behind the popular travel guidebook series, passed away at 95.

0 Culture Jewish Law

To fight hate, these Brooklyn-based nonprofit professionals wrote a comic book together

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

We Are Brooklyn: Stories of Hope is a new comic book that features personal narratives highlighting diverse cultural intersections in Brooklyn, developed by nonprofit professionals participating in the We Are All Brooklyn Fellowship Against Hate.

0 Culture Communities

Following in the paw prints of Paddington in Peru

Jewish Chronicle

Exploring Peru through the lens of Michael Bond's iconic creation, Paddington Bear, this travel narrative reveals the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of Peru.

0 Culture History

Sotheby’s to auction a Ten Commandments tablet with a disclaimer: Israel always wanted it to be put on public display

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward

A 1,500-year-old inscribed stone tablet of the Ten Commandments is set to be auctioned by Sotheby's, but it carries a critical caveat.

0 Culture History

The St. Petersburg Traveling Circus

Maxim D. Shrayer in Tablet

Maxim D. Shrayer's narrative explores the journey of Art and Ilene, reflecting on their diverse cultural backgrounds and personal histories.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

More than 55 Jewish groups come out against terrorism bill that could threaten nonprofits

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

In a controversial move, over 55 centrist and progressive Jewish organizations have united in opposition to the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, fearing it could give the US Treasury excessive power to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed as terrorist-affiliated without substantial evidence.

0 Politics Israel

Real estate mogul Witkoff is Trump’s unorthodox choice to serve as his Middle East envoy

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Donald Trump has appointed real estate mogul Steve Witkoff as his Middle East envoy, a surprising choice due to Witkoff's lack of diplomatic experience.

0 Politics Communities

Why Do Campus Protestors Want to Drop Hillel?

Jacob Forman in Moment

Campus protests against Hillel, organized by groups like Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), have intensified as anti-Israel sentiment persists on U.S. colleges.

0 Politics Israel

A ceasefire may be imminent in Israel's war in Lebanon — why not Gaza?

Dan Perry in Forward

The article explores the potential for a ceasefire in Israel's conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, contrasting it with the ongoing hostilities in Gaza.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Who is Dr. Mark Hyman, the Jewish doctor who promoted RFK Jr.?

Lauren Markoe in Forward

Dr. Mark Hyman, a prominent Jewish physician known for promoting functional medicine and dietary supplements, was instrumental in supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial appointment in the Trump administration.

0 Politics Israel

The Trump Peace Plan

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article discusses the potential revival of the Trump peace plan, detailed by Jared Kushner, which intended to establish a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Moment Debate | Should There Be Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices?

Moment in Moment

The debate regarding term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices is explored through interviews with legal scholars David Tatel and Noah Feldman.

0 Politics Israel

Congress is voting on a bill targeting pro-Palestinian groups. Israel's example proves it's a terrible idea

Daniel Sokatch in Forward

Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund, critiques H.R. 9495, a bill in the U.S. Congress that aims to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed terrorist supporters.

0 Politics Israel

The Case for Colonizing Gaza

David Josef Volodzko in Future of Jewish

David Josef Volodzko argues that the underlying issue in Palestinian society is a culture of hatred that surpasses the genocidal tendencies of Nazi Germany.

0 Politics Israel

Donald Trump and the rise of the Christian Zionists

Jewish Chronicle

American Christian Zionists, strongly supportive of Israel, play a significant role in shaping U.S. policy towards Israel, as exemplified by figures like Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, former Governor Mike Huckabee, and Defense nominee Pete Hegseth within Donald Trump's administration.

0 Politics Israel

Trump has a historic opportunity to tame Iran

Jewish Chronicle

Former US President Donald Trump's potential return to office could significantly impact US-Iran relations.

0 Politics Israel

Progressive Jewish groups back Senate resolutions against arms sales to Israel

Luke Tress in Forward

Progressive Jewish groups, led by J Street, are supporting Senate resolutions introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders that aim to block arms sales to Israel, reflecting growing criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza and its relations with the Biden administration.

0 Politics Israel

Auchincloss: U.S. needs to focus on splitting Iran and China, not Saudi normalization with Israel

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) emphasizes the importance of U.S. foreign policy focusing on disrupting the Iran-China relationship rather than prioritizing Saudi-Israel normalization.

0 Politics Israel

Sorry but Israeli settlers are not the main problem.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman critiques the perception of Israeli settlers as the primary impediment to peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

Jessica Tisch, Jewish public servant, appointed as commissioner of NYPD

Luke Tress in Forward

Jessica Tisch has been appointed as the commissioner of the New York Police Department by Mayor Eric Adams, making her the second woman to lead the NYPD.

0 Leadership Politics

Emergency support for Israel must also go toward strengthening its democratic institutions

eJewishPhilanthropy

Amir Elstein argues that while the international outpouring of philanthropic aid provided critical relief following the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, the crisis revealed significant deficiencies in Israel's governance.

Art ›

0 Art History

Family Romance

Elroy Rosenberg in Tablet

Jean Strouse's exploration of John Singer Sargent's unique relationship with the affluent Jewish Wertheimer family offers a compelling narrative of cultural and social dynamics in Edwardian Britain.

0 Art Culture

United across time, two superhero artists join forces to fight bigotry

Laura Hodes in Forward

The Jewish Museum's exhibition "Draw Them In, Paint Them Out" delves into the artistic dialogue between Philip Guston and Trenton Doyle Hancock, who utilize art to challenge racism and antisemitism.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

If You Don't Know What to Say to a Jew

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Responding to the tragic events of October 7th, 2023, in Israel, where Hamas-led attacks took over 1,400 lives, Joshua Hoffman offers guidance for non-Jews on approaching Jews during this time of increased antisemitism and trauma.

0 Education Jewish Law

Texas schools want to add Queen Esther to the curriculum. Here's why Jews (and many Christians) are opposed.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

The Texas State Board of Education is considering adopting a curriculum, known as Bluebonnet Learning, which integrates biblical stories into public school subjects such as art, math, and literature.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

No Room For Dissent in the Newsroom?

Tom Gjelten in Moment

The article explores the tension experienced by Jewish students involved in college journalism and campus activities in the wake of heightened pro-Palestinian activism and hostility towards Israel.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Man who attempted terror attack on Jewish New Yorkers in 2022 sentenced to 10 years in prison

Luke Tress in Forward

Christopher Brown, arrested at Penn Station in 2022 while preparing an attack against Jewish New Yorkers, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for criminal possession of a weapon as a crime of terrorism.

0 Antisemitism Culture

At the ADL’s ‘Concert against Hate,’ the focus is on Israel

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) "Concert Against Hate" in Washington, D.C., spotlighted the Israeli and American heroes fighting antisemitism, including Jewish students combating campus bias and survivors of the Hamas Nova music festival massacre.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The police handle crimes against Jews strangely leniently

Jewish Chronicle

Toby Young critiques the disparate treatment by UK law enforcement in handling antisemitic and Islamophobic offenses.

Literature ›

0 Literature Antisemitism

How antisemitic was Joseph Conrad, author of 'Heart of Darkness' and 'The Secret Agent'?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

Joseph Conrad, renowned for works like ‘Heart of Darkness,’ presents a complex figure, especially regarding his views on Jews.

0 Literature Culture

Untangling Secrets and Lies in ‘The Singer Sisters’

Elizabeth Edelglass in Hadassah

The Singer Sisters by Sarah Seltzer explores Jewish themes within the fascinating world of the music industry, spanning decades from the 1960s folk scene to the 1990s alt-rock era.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film History

Can ‘September 5,’ a film about Israeli hostages in a time of Israeli hostages, survive the news cycle?

PJ Grisar in Forward

The film "September 5," directed by Tim Fehlbaum, recounts the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre where 11 Israeli athletes were killed, focusing on the ABC Sports coverage as a lens to explore media's role during such events.

0 Television/Film Culture

This Thai island is divine… No wonder The White Lotus took notice

Jewish Chronicle

The article explores the impact of popular media on travel destinations, particularly focusing on Koh Samui, Thailand.

Communities ›

0 Communities History

Jewish Life Stories: Ed Koch’s sister dies on her own terms

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Reflecting on lives that have impacted Jewish communities globally, this article memorializes Pat Koch Thaler, Charles Fishman, Yiannis Boutaris, Frank Auerbach, and Kenneth Bronstein.

History ›

0 History Culture

What I learned from my father’s strange journey from Poland to Algeria, Kazakhstan and the California desert

Dvora Treisman in JTA

Dvora Treisman recounts the adventurous life of her father, Rafa Feliks Buszejkin, a non-observant Polish Jew born in 1912 in Warsaw.

0 History Communities

What I learned from my father’s strange journey from Poland to Algeria, Kazakhstan and the California desert

Dvora Treisman in JTA

Dvora Treisman reflects on her late father's extraordinary life journey from Warsaw to California through his memoirs and her own discoveries.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Fifteen fantastic kosher recipes for Thanksgiving / Friendsgiving

Jewish Chronicle

For those celebrating Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving with a kosher twist, this collection offers fifteen mouth-watering recipes.

0 Food Culture

Triple Bliss Caramel-Chocolate Bars

Sharona in Mishpacha

Sharona provides a detailed recipe for making Triple Bliss Caramel-Chocolate Bars, inspired by the Twix candy bar.

0 Food Culture

Gluten free pecan pie

Jewish Chronicle

The recipe for a gluten-free pecan pie provides a heartfelt tribute to the author's South African grandmother, affectionately called Ouma, highlighting the cherished memories associated with this dessert.

Sports ›

0 Sports Communities

Hendon stay top after clash of league titans

Andrew Sherwood in Jewish Chronicle

Hendon United maintained their top position in the Maccabi GB Southern Football League Premiership after a 1-1 draw with rivals Geez Park Rangers, thanks to an early goal from Akiva Restan.

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