JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Sunday, November 24, 2024

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

Chabad rabbi killed in United Arab Emirates; Israel denounces ‘despicable antisemitic act’

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary in Abu Dhabi, was found dead after being reported missing, with Israeli officials labeling his murder as an antisemitic act of terrorism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

An Antisemitic Fire Raging Across Canada

Stephen Schecter in Future of Jewish

Stephen Schecter's guest essay critiques Canadian responses to antisemitism, focusing particularly on statements made by Amira Elghawaby, Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia.

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

Ursula Haverbeck, infamous German Holocaust denier known as ‘Nazi grandma,’ dies at 96

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Ursula Haverbeck, known as the 'Nazi grandma,' was a prominent German Holocaust denier who passed away at 96 while awaiting her latest prison term.

0 Antisemitism Politics

CNN’s Dana Bash Speaks About Her Personal Experience with Antisemitism

Diane M. Bolz in Moment

Dana Bash, CNN's chief political correspondent, recently shared her personal experiences with antisemitism encountered following her Middle East coverage, beginning on October 7.

History ›

0 History Culture

There aren’t Jewish fighters in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II.’ But what about in ancient Rome?

Luke Tress in JTA

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE has preserved a Roman helmet that may have belonged to a Jewish gladiator, suggesting the presence of Jewish fighters in ancient Rome's arenas.

Politics ›

0 Politics History

The Fetish (and Myth) of Indigenous Palestinians

Elyse Wien in Future of Jewish

Elyse Wien explores the narrative of Palestinian indigeneity in the context of regional history, challenging the modern perception that Palestinians are the indigenous population of the Israeli-Palestinian region.

0 Politics Israel

Rep. Ritchie Torres, outspoken pro-Israel advocate, is dropping hints that he could run for NY governor

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

Ritchie Torres, a Democratic congressman from the Bronx and a noted pro-Israel supporter, is considering a run for governor of New York in 2026.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish Derangement Syndrome

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Jewish Derangement Syndrome is a term used to describe the disproportionate and often irrational criticism of Israel, Zionism, and Jewish history, which persists across intellectual circles, social media, and academia.

0 Politics Israel

Trump attorney general pick Pam Bondi: 5 things Jews should know

Lauren Markoe in Forward

Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump's pick for attorney general, is noted for her strong pro-Israel stance and efforts to address antisemitism, particularly from left-wing groups.

0 Politics Leadership

Eleanor Holmes Norton: Make DC a State

Jacob Forman in Moment

Representative Jamie Raskin and Eleanor Holmes Norton advocated for DC statehood during Moment Magazine's annual benefit, where Norton received the 2024 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Human Rights Award.

0 Politics Culture

After all that controversy, here’s why Ta-Nehisi Coates (probably) didn’t change any minds on Israel-Palestine

Dahlia Scheindlin in Forward

Ta-Nehisi Coates' new book, "The Message," has stirred controversy with its focus on Israel and Palestine.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Cauce and Effect

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent

University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce's home was vandalized by anti-Israel protesters, as tensions on campus escalate over divestment debates.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Ethics

A Jewish museum in Tulsa held a funeral for remains of Holocaust victims it kept for years

Andrew Lapin in Forward

The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art in Tulsa, Oklahoma, recently provided a proper Jewish burial for the remains of several unidentified Holocaust victims that it had held for years.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

Texas wants to teach kindergarteners about religion — is that indoctrination?

Mira Fox in Forward

The debate around a new Texas public school curriculum highlights ongoing tensions about the separation of church and state in education.

Sports ›

0 Sports Communities

The Jewish Sport Report: Orthodox college football player Sam Salz is on a mission to inspire

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Orthodox college football player Sam Salz made history with Texas A&M, capturing the attention of Jewish sports fans.