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0 Communities Ethics

Natan Slifkin critiques Rabbi Uri Deutsch's comments from a recent Agudah convention, where Deutsch suggested that American Torah Jews shouldn't feel too upset about the current state of war in Israel, as life remains mostly normal for charedim there.

0 Communities Culture

An Israeli cafe chain launched by and for Oct. 7 survivors is expanding to more cities

Deborah Danan in Forward

Cafe Otef, an Israeli coffee shop chain launched by survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre, is expanding to new cities across Israel.

0 Communities Politics

A Reckoning On American Jewry’s Responses To October 7

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

In the wake of the October 7 conflict, a remarkable increase in Jewish activism has emerged, with a significant portion of previously disengaged American Jews becoming more involved in communal life.

0 Communities Politics

From Shabbat surveillance to city council: The rise of an Orthodox GOP activist in New Jersey

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Mordechai Burnstein, having moved to Jackson Township, New Jersey, in 2015, has emerged as a pivotal figure in advocating for the Orthodox Jewish community, resulting in his election as the first Orthodox Jew to Jackson's town council.

History ›

0 History Communities

What happened to relics of Syria’s Jewish history? Assad’s collapse spurs efforts to assess the damage.

Shira Li Bartov in Forward

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has brought to light the precarious state of the country's Jewish heritage sites, which have suffered neglect and damage from years of civil war.

0 History Literature

Flavius Josephus, Lion Feuchtwanger and the Eternal Struggle with History

Jacob Wirtschafter in Moment

In exploring the complex legacies of Flavius Josephus and Lion Feuchtwanger, the USC Doheny Memorial Library exhibit delves into themes of survival, compromise, and historical narrative.

0 History Art

Why in the Middle East, a cartoon can be worth a thousands words

Jewish Chronicle

Tim Benson's book, "Drawn to the Promised Land," delivers an insightful exploration of the Israel-Palestine conflict through political cartoons during the British Mandate period from 1917 to 1949.

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0 Politics Sports

After anti-Israel protests roil NYU, its basketball game with Yeshiva University is closed to the general public

Louis Keene in Forward

Amid heightened tensions surrounding pro-Palestinian protests, New York University (NYU) decided to restrict public attendance at a basketball game against Yeshiva University (YU) to only individuals on a guest list.

0 Politics Israel

Jeanne Shaheen, who has turned critical of Israel, becomes key foreign policy voice for Senate Dems

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, poised to become the leading Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has recently voted against certain U.S. military aid shipments to Israel, signaling a critical stance on some of Israel’s policies, particularly concerning the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

0 Politics Culture

Those Other White People

Leighton Woodhouse in Future of Jewish

Leighton Woodhouse explores the dynamic within certain liberal circles where white people criticize other white people in an attempt to denounce their racial identity and display "allyship."

0 Politics Israel

‘I want a long-lasting peace’: Trump talks about Israel in Time's Person of the Year interview

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

President-elect Donald Trump discussed his Middle East peace vision and stance on Israel during a Time magazine interview after being named Person of the Year.

0 Politics Israel

Select committees should be for grown-up scrutiny, not student politics virtue-signalling

Jewish Chronicle

The piece criticizes British parliamentary committees for prioritizing performative displays over substantive scrutiny, particularly regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Leadership

Challenges and opportunities for the Jewish members of the 119th Congress

Ron Kampeas in Forward

The 119th U.S. Congress sees noteworthy developments for Jewish members, with representation remaining stable but significant changes within party dynamics and leadership roles.

0 Politics Leadership

What to expect from the 34 Jewish members of the next Congress

Ron Kampeas in JTA

The upcoming U.S. Congress will see 34 Jewish members, with possible changes including the doubling of Jewish Republicans and new Jewish Democratic representatives.

0 Politics Israel

Leader of U.K. Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch showcases her pro-Israel bona fides

Lianne Kolirin in Jewish Insider

Kemi Badenoch, the new leader of the U.K. Conservative Party and the first Black woman to head a major political party in England, emphasizes her support for Israel as central to her political identity.

0 Politics Leadership

Anthony Weiner mulls political comeback in New York

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Anthony Weiner, the former congressman known for his scandalous past, is contemplating a return to politics by considering a bid for a New York City Council seat.

0 Politics Israel

As Anthony Weiner eyes a political comeback, can he count on Jewish voters?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Anthony Weiner, once a notable Jewish Democrat from New York, has taken steps toward a potential political comeback by registering for a city council candidacy.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Education

From the Newsletter | Reporting on Antisemitism Is Not ‘Opinion’

Megan Naftali in Moment

Megan Naftali shares her experiences at a university newspaper where her attempt to report on antisemitism as a news story was dismissed as merely an opinion piece.

0 Antisemitism Communities

They burned a local synagogue, but we're not going anywhere

Ruby Harris in Forward

Ruby Harris reflects on the alarming rise of antisemitic incidents in Melbourne, Australia, following a recent arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

These Israelis and Palestinians aren’t sworn enemies — in a new documentary, they work together towards peace

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Israeli-American filmmaker Joy Sela's documentary, "The Other," explores efforts for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, focusing on personal stories of loss and reconciliation.

0 Culture Communities

A live game show on the Lower East Side aims to help Jewish singles find their soulmates

Joseph Strauss in JTA

The Jewish Dating Game, a live event held at Caveat on New York's Lower East Side, seeks to help Jewish singles find their soulmates by emphasizing personality and values over physical appearance.

0 Culture Politics

This video game has users play as Palestinians killing IDF soldiers on Oct. 7

Mira Fox in Forward

"Fursan al-Aqsa," a controversial video game available on Steam, has sparked backlash due to its violent depiction of Palestinian guerrilla fighters attacking IDF soldiers, with settings including the al-Aqsa mosque and the West Bank.

0 Culture Holocaust

We Are All Related

Jewdicious

Author Leah Eichler delves into her family history, reflecting on her Orthodox grandmother’s Holocaust survival story and her own quest to discover more about her roots using DNA testing.

0 Culture History

Should Jews mourn the loss of the Friars Club?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

The closure of Manhattan's Friars Club, a hallmark of old Jewish social traditions and comedy, raises questions about the preservation of such institutions.

0 Culture History

Biden signs law that could lead to US Jewish history museum joining the Smithsonian

Ron Kampeas in Forward

President Joe Biden has signed a law that may lead to the integration of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History with the Smithsonian Institution.

0 Culture Israel

5 Ways to Get Closer to Israel Right Now

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article provides readers with a guide to deepening their connection to Israel through five engaging methods.

0 Culture History

How a Jewish teen’s description of New York City life in 1945 found a contemporary audience of millions

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Charlotte Buchsbaum, a Jewish teen from Brooklyn, wrote a diary in 1945 documenting her personal and historical experiences during a transformative year.

Education ›

0 Education Holocaust

Ta-Nehisi Coates, JD Vance and the casualties and causalities of fact-checking

Aviya Kushner in Forward

Aviya Kushner explores the critical topic of fact-checking in the context of a New Yorker review of Ta-Nehisi Coates' book, which included a false claim about Holocaust reparations funding the displacement of Palestinians.

0 Education Communities

Summer camps inspire teens to take the next step in their Jewish journeys

Hanna Sclar in JTA

Jewish summer camps are significantly impacting teenagers' Jewish identities, encouraging them to pursue further Jewish educational experiences, often abroad in Israel.

0 Education History

Investing in the future with one eye on the past

eJewishPhilanthropy

Focusing on the importance of historical context, Shuly Rubin Schwartz, chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), discusses how understanding the past is crucial for navigating future challenges, particularly in the context of American Jewish history.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Communities

Pluralism is Not the Answer

Emes Ve-Emunah

Rabbi Steven Gotlib raises concerns about pluralism in the Jewish community, particularly how the Orthodox cannot engage with heterodox movements as equals.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Modern Orthodox Theology in a Post-Soloveitchik World

David Fried in Lehrhaus

In his review, David Fried discusses Daniel Ross Goodman's book "Soloveitchik's Children," which examines the theological impact of R. Joseph B. Soloveitchik on modern Orthodox thinkers Irving Greenberg, David Hartman, and Jonathan Sacks.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

There’s a New ‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ Hanukkah Episode

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

The latest episode of Disney+'s Mickey Mouse Funhouse introduces viewers to a Jewish character, Hilda, in a segment called "Hanukkah at Hilda's."

Science ›

0 Science Ethics

Were the Nazis inherently evil?

Jewish Chronicle

Dr. Guy Leschziner's latest book, "Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human," explores the complex interplay between neurology and morality, questioning whether vices like gluttony and ambition are merely biological predispositions or reflections of free will.

Sports ›

0 Sports Israel

Despite war, these American Jewish athletes are choosing to pursue their careers in Israel

Jacob Gurvis in Forward

Amidst ongoing conflict, American Jewish athletes Nikki Bick, Rachel Dallet, and Ryan Turell have chosen to move to Israel to pursue professional sports careers.

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