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Following Musk’s lead, ‘my heart goes out to you’ takes off as far-right catchphrase

Louis Keene in Forward

In a divisive move that further complicates Elon Musk's public image, his gesture at a Trump inauguration rally, perceived as a Nazi salute, ignited controversy and became a rallying cry for the far-right with the phrase, "My heart goes out to you."

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Jewish voters in Park Slope say they are ready for a change

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Recent antisemitic vandalism at the beloved Israeli-owned restaurant Miriam in Park Slope has underscored tensions within Brooklyn's Jewish community regarding local political representation.

0 Politics Israel

How Jews Hurt Israel Without Knowing It

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman discusses how some Jewish voters, particularly in democracies like the United States, risk hurting Israel's standing by not adapting to evolving political landscapes.

0 Politics Israel

Why Trump ordered an American ‘Iron Dome,’ Israel’s defense system for the U.S.

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create an American equivalent of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, aiming to protect the U.S. from modern aerial threats such as ballistic and hypersonic missiles.

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Watch the Moving Reunions of Hostages Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa and Naama Levy

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

The article provides an emotional account of the reunions of four young Israeli female soldiers—Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, and Naama Levy—recently released after being held hostage following their capture at a Gaza border base on October 7.

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Dozens of Jewish groups protest Trump’s plans for mass deportation

Ben Sales in Forward

As President Trump begins his second term, over 60 Jewish organizations, including major denominations, have publicly condemned his administration's immigration policies, particularly the plans for mass deportations.

0 Politics Israel

Bibi’s War

Emes Ve-Emunah

Mishpacha Magazine article "Bibi's War" offers a critique of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the recent conflict with Hamas, presenting perspectives from both the political right and left.

0 Politics Ethics

Idolatry

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart suggests that much of mainstream Jewish discourse regarding Israel has become idolatrous by placing the state's rights above the welfare of its inhabitants, particularly the Palestinians.

0 Politics Israel

Trump Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff draws on personal tragedy to push for the release of Israeli hostages

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Steve Witkoff, President Trump's Middle East envoy, draws from personal tragedy—the 2011 death of his son from an opioid overdose—to empathize with Israeli hostage families.

0 Politics Culture

Who's really committing genocide? Israel, or Ireland?

Daniel Greenfield in Future of Jewish

Daniel Greenfield critically examines the Irish government's claims of genocide against Israel by juxtaposing their accusations with the demographic and cultural changes taking place in Ireland, which he argues could be considered a form of "self-genocide."

Communities ›

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Inside the Israeli delegation that helped fight the Los Angeles wildfires

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

An Israeli delegation, composed of 14 volunteers and experts from Israel's fire service, IDF, and the Emergency Volunteers Project, traveled to Los Angeles to assist in combating the ongoing wildfires.

0 Communities Culture

Remembering Clinton Bailey, an Israeli scholar who preserved Bedouin culture

Shira Hecht-Koller in JTA

Clinton Bailey, an influential Israeli scholar, dedicated over 50 years to preserving the cultural heritage of Bedouin communities across the Negev, Jordan, and Sinai Peninsula.

0 Communities Politics

Parents of Nova survivor meet their son’s savior, a Bedouin Israeli, for first time

Tamara Zieve in Jewish Insider

In a heartwarming story of courage and humanity, a Bedouin Israeli named Yunis Alkarnawi saved the lives of Shalev Biton and seven other Israelis, as well as 24 Thai workers, during the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.

Antisemitism ›

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Holocaust distortion more dangerous than denial, warns departing IHRA chief Kathrin Meyer

Larry Luxner in JTA

Kathrin Meyer, the departing secretary-general of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), highlights the dangers of Holocaust distortion, as it often serves as a gateway for mainstreaming antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Is Ireland the most antisemitic country in the West?

Jewish Chronicle

Recent events have spotlighted potential antisemitism in Ireland, especially criticisms concerning the Irish president's controversial speech at a Holocaust Memorial event.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Jewish New Yorkers turn out to support Miriam, a popular Israeli restaurant hit with anti-Israel graffiti

Joseph Strauss in JTA

A popular Israeli restaurant in Brooklyn's Park Slope, Miriam, became the latest target of anti-Israel graffiti, drawing outrage and support from the Jewish community.

Holocaust ›

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Why Israel should have little to do with Holocaust Remembrance Day

Emily Tamkin in Forward

Emily Tamkin argues that no single nation should be seen as the steward of Holocaust remembrance.

0 Holocaust Culture

We have still not been fully liberated from Auschwitz

Jewish Chronicle

The article discusses how two contemporary films, "The Brutalist" and "A Real Pain," approach the Holocaust from different perspectives while highlighting ongoing Jewish experiences.

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Revelation at Auschwitz

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in Tablet

Observing the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, Menachem Z. Rosensaft challenges the Jewish community to integrate the Holocaust—a 'revelation at Auschwitz'—into Jewish liturgical practice and theology, much like the ancient 'Revelation at Sinai.'

0 Holocaust Culture

Tales of the Third Generation

Jamie Betesh Carter in Tablet

Jamie Betesh Carter reflects on the unique connection and responsibility that third-generation Holocaust survivors, or 3Gs, feel towards their family's history.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

Teen novel about women vampires wins a top prize for Jewish children’s books

Penny Schwartz in JTA

Night Owls, a debut novel by A.R. Vishny about two sisters who transform into estries, Jewish vampire folklore figures, has won the Sydney Taylor Book Award's gold medal for young adult fiction.

Education ›

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With cutting-edge digital tools and a new research clinic, leading Jewish dental school doubles in size

Eric Berger in JTA

Touro College of Dental Medicine, a leading Jewish dental school in New York, is expanding its impact with cutting-edge digital dentistry tools and a new research clinic.

Music ›

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'A Complete Unknown' forgot about this legendary Jewish rocker, but history will remember Barry Goldberg

Dan Epstein in Forward

Barry Goldberg, a legendary yet often overlooked Jewish musician, passed away at 83 after a decade-long battle with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Television/Film ›

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The ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Super Bowl spot should leave mayo on the (way)side

PJ Grisar in Forward

The article critiques a Super Bowl advertisement featuring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan revisiting their iconic roles from 'When Harry Met Sally' in Katz's Deli, this time for Hellmann's mayonnaise.

0 Television/Film Culture

In an unmissable film, a son faces up to his Jewish mother's mental illness

Dan Friedman in Forward

"This Is My Mother," screened at the New York Jewish Film Festival, is Julien Carpentier's poignant debut film exploring the complex dynamics between a son, Pierre, and his bipolar Jewish mother, Judith, played by Agnes Jaoui.

History ›

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My history of post-War British Jewry is consciously unorthodox

Jewish Chronicle

In the post-War period, British Jewry gained significant prominence as it became the largest Jewish community in Europe, assuming a critical role in international Jewish affairs and influencing the Jewish presence in Palestine.

Food ›

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This Chai nutritionist has shared her tips for the best cancer-fighting diet

Jewish Chronicle

Nutritionist Susan Fruhman, working with Chai Cancer Care, has released "How Can I Help?," a cookbook designed to support cancer patients and anyone seeking to improve their health through food.

Leadership ›

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Rituals and mindsets for approaching organizational change

eJewishPhilanthropy

As the new year invites reflection and intention-setting, navigating organizational change requires acknowledging and processing the sense of loss that such changes often entail.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Is Modern Orthodoxy Ready to Accept Rabbi Yitz Greenberg?

Steven Gotlib in Lehrhaus

Rabbi Yitz Greenberg, a significant yet controversial figure within Modern Orthodoxy, is examined in Steven Gotlib's review of Greenberg's latest work, "The Triumph of Life."

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Politics

One of the Greatest Travesties Against Women, by Women

Kelli in Future of Jewish

The article critiques certain feminist groups for their dismissal of Israeli women's suffering after the reported rapes during the October 7th attack, highlighting a moral double standard.

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