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Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit

Jackie Frankel Yaakov in Lehrhaus

Edwin Salomons' existential art is explored in this retrospective, highlighting his unique contribution to Israeli and Jewish art despite facing marginalization.

0 Art Holocaust

Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit

Jackie Frankel Yaakov in Lehrhaus

Edwin Salomon, a Jewish Israeli painter born in Romania, is remembered in a retrospective marking the 10th anniversary of his passing.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

Hostage’s father relearns to talk, after stroke, to advocate for his son’s release

Tamara Zieve in Jewish Insider

Tal Kuperstein, whose son Bar was taken hostage by Hamas during the Nova music festival attack in Reim, Israel, has relearned to speak after a stroke to advocate for his son's release.

0 Communities History

How—and Where—to Build an Oct. 7 Memorial

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet

In the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israeli kibbutzim and communities by Hamas, a concerted effort is underway to collect and preserve artifacts from the affected areas.

0 Communities Antisemitism

The exclusive Chautauqua Institution wrestles with antisemitism inside its gates

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

The Chautauqua Institution, a historically Christian community known for its interfaith programs and cultural gatherings, is experiencing internal conflict over accusations of antisemitism.

0 Communities History

They met at synagogue in 1961. They were buried together at Arlington National Cemetery in 2025. This is their story.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Elsie Adler and Edith Kaufman shared a remarkable friendship that lasted over six decades, beginning when they met at synagogue in 1961.

0 Communities Politics

When Your Father Is a Hostage in Gaza

Forest Rain in Future of Jewish

In a poignant personal essay, Forest Rain recounts the harrowing experience of Ella Ben Ami, whose father was kidnapped by Hamas and held hostage in Gaza.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Antisemitic vandals hit my Israeli Brooklyn restaurant, Miriam. But I won't be intimidated

Refael Hasid in Forward

Refael Hasid, owner and chef of Miriam, an Israeli restaurant in Brooklyn, shares his emotional response to an antisemitic vandalism incident targeting his establishment.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Art

Unique Yad Vashem exhibit and street naming highlight NYC’s commitment to remember the Holocaust

Larry Luxner in JTA

New York City has inaugurated two significant initiatives to honor Holocaust remembrance, coinciding with International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation.

0 Holocaust Education

Prince William Thinks His Son Is Old Enough to Learn About the Holocaust

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Prince William is seeking to pass down the memory of the Holocaust to younger generations, specifically to his eldest son, Prince George, who is 11.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

The Hidden Forces Keeping Palestinians Trapped

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the complex geopolitical and socio-economic forces that keep Palestinians, particularly in Gaza, from relocating to neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan, despite some expressing a desire to do so.

0 Politics Israel

Trump and Israel

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article presents a centrist viewpoint on former President Trump's relationship with Israel, highlighting his pro-Israel stance through actions such as inviting Prime Minister Netanyahu to the White House and appointing pro-Israel advisors.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denies comparing CDC to ‘Nazi death camps’

PJ Grisar in Forward

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., facing confirmation for secretary of Health and Human Services, denied past comparisons of the CDC’s work to Nazi death camps, despite challenges from Senator Raphael Warnock citing a 2013 transcript.

0 Politics Antisemitism

At confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. denies promoting antisemitic COVID-19 conspiracy theory

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

During a Senate confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated as secretary of health and human services, denied promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories linked to COVID-19.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump antisemitism executive order invokes anti-KKK law and targets 'leftist, anti-American' universities

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

President Trump is poised to issue a new executive order on antisemitism that leverages a law originally targeting the Ku Klux Klan and mandates that universities monitor foreign students for activities tied to terrorism.

0 Politics Israel

Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Moses reportedly among 8 hostages to be released tomorrow

Ben Sales in Forward

Hamas is set to release eight hostages, including three Israelis, tomorrow as part of a negotiated deal with Israel.

0 Politics Israel

The Bibas family remains hostages in Gaza. A nation is hoping against hope for their return.

Deborah Danan in JTA

The plight of the Bibas family, held hostage in Gaza since October 7, 2023, has become a poignant symbol of hope and tragedy for Israelis and their global supporters.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish nonprofits say Trump’s federal funding freeze would threaten social services and security programs

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

Jewish nonprofits are reeling from President Trump's sudden federal funding freeze, which could jeopardize critical social and security services they provide.

0 Politics History

I think I want a Palestinian state more than many Palestinians.

Joel Meyer in Future of Jewish

Joel Meyer reflects on the complexities of achieving peace between Israelis and Palestinians, emphasizing his encounter with Dr. Saeb Erekat, the late Secretary-General of the Palestine Liberation Organization.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

‘Saturday Night,’ Now Streaming on Netflix, Is an Ode to Jewish Legends of TV Comedy

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"Saturday Night," a new film by Jason Reitman now available on Netflix, captures the behind-the-scenes drama of the first episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL), highlighting the prominent Jewish contributions to the birth of this comedy institution.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Gender/Identity

Director of pro-Israel LGBTQ group faces sexual misconduct charge

Ben Sales in Forward

Ethan Felson, the executive director of A Wider Bridge, an advocacy organization supporting pro-Israel LGBTQ initiatives, faces criminal charges for alleged sexual misconduct involving a Vermont museum employee.

Culture ›

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Tovah Feldshuh shares marriage advice — as she prepares for a play about divorce

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward

Tovah Feldshuh returns to the off-Broadway stage in Joy Behar's play, "My First Ex-Husband," performing as Rebecca, a Hasidic bride-to-be struggling with the constraints of her arranged marriage.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Does the Jewish Elixir Gogol Mogol Actually Cure a Cold?

Daci Platt in Kveller

Gogol mogol, a traditional Jewish remedy believed to cure colds, consists of warm milk, raw eggs, and sometimes honey or alcohol.

Education ›

0 Education Communities

Friends from across the sea

eJewishPhilanthropy

The concept of Jewish peoplehood, an ancient aspect of Jewish identity, faces challenges in the modern era, especially given the global dispersion of Jewish communities.

0 Education Antisemitism

Empowering the next generation to counter hate

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article discusses the urgent need to empower the next generation to combat antisemitism, emphasizing its threat to the core values of American society.

0 Education Culture

Moment Debate | Should There Be Broad Limits on Teen Social Media Use?

Moment in Moment

The Moment magazine debate explores whether there should be broad restrictions on teenagers' use of social media, with insights from Russell Shaw and Anya Kamenetz.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Education

Taking Columbia U’s Temperature: Smaller Fire, More Heat

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

The article examines the current climate at Columbia University regarding anti-Semitism and free speech tensions, emphasizing both challenges and progress.

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