for Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Antisemitism ›

Suspect in October hate crime shooting of Orthodox man found dead in Chicago jail

Jacob Gurvis in Forward

The suspect accused of perpetrating a hate crime against an Orthodox Jew in Chicago's West Rogers Park, Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, was found dead in his jail cell, reportedly from an apparent suicide.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Dangerous Link Between Antisemitism and National Decline

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Nachum Kaplan's essay explores the dangerous correlation between rising antisemitism and national decline, focusing on the current situation in the UK, Canada, and Australia.

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The Same Old Lies About Jews

Dr. Rae in Future of Jewish

Dr. Rae discusses the persistent and harmful comparison between the actions of Israel and the horrors of the Holocaust, criticizing this view as ignorant and offensive.

Sports ›

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A linebacker's ejection for late hit vindicates pro-Israel fans offended by his cleats

Louis Keene in Forward

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair's ejection for a late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has stirred controversy beyond just sportsmanship concerns.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Ethics

Extra-Communal Philanthropy – Forbidden, Permitted, or Mandated?

Mikey Lebrett in Lehrhaus

Mikey Lebrett examines the Orthodox Jewish perspective on extra-communal philanthropy, delving into whether it is forbidden, permitted, or mandated by halakhah.

0 Jewish Law Politics

A Temple in Our Days: A Long-Overdue Conversation

Meir Kraus in Lehrhaus

The article by Meir Kraus explores the increasing movement within Israeli religious society advocating for the rebuilding of the Temple on Temple Mount.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

‘Words alone have no power to comfort’: Family of hostage Omer Neutra, killed by Hamas, calls for deal to save living captives

Ron Kampeas in Forward

The Neutra family, having recently learned of the death of their son Omer Neutra in the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, continues to advocate for the release of hostages still held in Gaza.

0 Politics Communities

UNRWA pauses aid deliveries to Gaza through key crossing, blaming Israel for looting

Luke Tress in JTA

UNRWA, the U.N. agency servicing Palestinians, has halted aid shipments through the Kerem Shalom crossing into southern Gaza, citing attacks on their trucks by armed gangs and obstructions from Israeli authorities.

0 Politics Israel

Trump promises ‘all hell to pay in the Middle East’ if hostages are not released by Inauguration Day

Ron Kampeas in JTA

President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stern warning on social media, promising severe repercussions in the Middle East if hostages held by Hamas are not released by his inauguration on January 20, 2025.

0 Politics Ethics

The Binding of Isaac, the pardoning of Hunter Biden

Mira Fox in Forward

Drawing parallels between the biblical story of the Binding of Isaac and President Biden's pardoning of his son Hunter, this article explores themes of parental sacrifice and moral choices.

0 Politics Israel

B’Ivrit | A Surprisingly Cool Reception in the Israeli Media to the Lebanon Cease-Fire Deal

Nathan Guttman in Moment

The Israeli media's response to the U.S.-brokered cease-fire deal with Lebanon has been notably subdued, reflecting widespread skepticism rather than jubilation.

0 Politics Ethics

Pardoning Hunter

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article discusses President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, arguing that political motivations played a significant role in his prosecution.

0 Politics Israel

Ten reasons why Israel’s ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah is sensible

Jewish Chronicle

Israel's ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah comes after a strategic decimation of Hezbollah's military infrastructure along the border, which was crucial given its significant threat.

0 Politics Israel

Omer Neutra, American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza, confirmed killed on Oct. 7

Ben Sales in JTA

Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old American-Israeli who was held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, was confirmed to have been killed during the group's attack on October 7, 2023.

0 Politics Culture

American Fear

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart reflects on the climate of fear in America, especially among influential figures hesitant to publicly critique former President Donald Trump.

0 Politics Israel

You don’t have to be Ha’aretz’s biggest fan to question Israel’s move to silence them

Jewish Chronicle

The Israeli government's recent moves against media outlets like Haaretz and Al Jazeera signal a troubling shift towards restricting free press in the country, raising concerns about the future of Israeli democracy.

0 Politics Israel

The IDF is *not* the most moral army. Who cares?

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman explores the contentious idea of whether the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is the most moral army in the world.

0 Politics Israel

The Political Spectrum regarding Israel

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin explores the diverse spectrum of opinions regarding Israel and the Palestinians, categorizing them into seven distinct ideological positions ranging from the far-right to the progressive left.

0 Politics Antisemitism

How Deborah Lipstadt used diplomacy to fight antisemitism

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Deborah Lipstadt, renowned Holocaust historian and U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, has made significant strides in her diplomatic role since her 2021 nomination.

0 Politics Israel

Trump names two of his in-laws, one Jewish and one Arab, to key diplomatic roles

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

In an unconventional diplomatic move, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed two of his in-laws, Charles Kushner and Massad Boulos, to prominent roles.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

‘Tehran’ and ‘Fauda’ Are Coming Back in a Post-October 7 World

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

The article discusses the return of two prominent Israeli television series, "Fauda" and "Tehran," in the wake of the events of October 7, 2023, when the Hamas-Israel conflict intensified.

0 Television/Film Culture

The 11-year-old son of a cantor makes a splashy NYC theater debut in ‘Drag: The Musical’

Steve North in JTA

Yair Keydar, an 11-year-old son of a cantor, is making waves with his debut in "Drag: The Musical" off-Broadway in New York City.

Culture ›

0 Culture Music

Drake could use some rabbinic advice on his latest lawsuit

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Drake, embroiled in a high-profile feud with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar, is now taking legal action against Universal Music Group over allegations of artificially inflating Lamar's streaming numbers.

0 Culture Music

Broadway Star Julie Benko Gives Her Baby a Name With a Beautiful Jewish Meaning

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Broadway star Julie Benko, known for her roles in "Funny Girl" and "Harmony," recently celebrated the birth of her daughter, Sophie Eloise Yaeger-Benko, with a unique nod to Jewish tradition.

0 Culture Music

‘Why is this panto different from all other pantos?’

Jewish Chronicle

JW3 in London presents "Goldie Frocks and the Bear Mitzvah," a unique take on the British pantomime tradition with a distinctly Jewish twist.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

Viral statistics about Nova survivors’ suicides are unsubstantiated. But everyone agrees they’re in crisis.

Deborah Danan in JTA

The Nova music festival massacre on October 7, 2023, remains a haunting memory for survivors like Shirel Golan, whose suicide highlights a broader mental health crisis.

0 Communities Politics

As the next mayor of Las Vegas, Shelley Berkley marks her ‘last hurrah’ in public office

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Shelley Berkley, a former congresswoman and notable advocate for Israel, returns to public office as the new mayor of Las Vegas after more than a decade.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

The 2025 Wingate Prize longlist is announced

Jewish Chronicle

The 2025 Wingate Prize longlist showcases an eclectic mix of Jewish-themed literature, from novels and memoirs to philosophy and history.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

Nurturing the next generation of Jewish leaders

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article addresses the perceived crisis in Jewish leadership, criticizing the narrow focus on declining enrollments in non-Orthodox rabbinical seminaries and communal service programs.

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