for Thursday, February 6, 2025

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Israelis respond to Trump’s Gaza takeover with shock, dismay, elation and dark humor

Deborah Danan in Forward

The recent declaration by U.S. President Donald Trump to have all Palestinians leave Gaza and for the U.S. to assume control triggered a mixed response in Israel, ranging from elation to disbelief.

0 Politics Israel

My Jewish family was forced out of our homeland. We must not let Gazans suffer the same fate.

Hen Mazzig in Forward

Hen Mazzig draws parallels between the displacement of Mizrahi Jews from Arab lands and the potential forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Appalling or ‘common sense,’ Trump’s Gaza proposal reinforces his image as disruptor in chief

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza and reimagine the region as the "Riviera of the Middle East" underscores his unconventional, disruptive approach to politics.

0 Politics Education

Trump directs Health and Human Services to investigate medical schools for antisemitism

Andrew Lapin in Forward

President Donald Trump has expanded the scope of federal investigations into perceived campus antisemitism beyond the Department of Education to include the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

0 Politics Education

Federal health department to investigate medical schools over pro-Palestinian graduation protests

Andrew Lapin in JTA

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under a directive from former President Donald Trump, is expanding Title VI investigations into alleged antisemitism beyond the Department of Education, specifically targeting elite medical schools like Harvard and Columbia.

0 Politics Ethics

On Ethnic Cleansing

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin examines the moral outrage surrounding population relocations and ethnic cleansing, focusing on Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans.

0 Politics Israel

Analysis: Trump’s Gaza relocation plan signals shift in Jewish political influence

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Donald Trump's unexpected proposal to take control of Gaza and relocate its Palestinian population has exposed shifts in Jewish political influence in the U.S., highlighting the growing voice of fringe Zionist activists over traditional establishment groups.

0 Politics Israel

American Jewish leaders grieve as Hamas terrorists convicted of murdering their friends go free

Philissa Cramer in JTA

The release of Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has left many American Jewish leaders, particularly those with personal connections to victims of past terrorist attacks, feeling conflicted and grieving.

0 Politics Israel

US Jewish groups respond to Trump’s Gaza comments

Philissa Cramer in Forward

US Jewish groups have responded sharply to President Donald Trump's controversial proposals for Gaza, suggesting the removal of Palestinians and US control over the territory.

0 Politics Israel

‘Unfathomably horrific’ to ‘major step towards a real peace’: US Jewish groups respond to Trump’s Gaza comments

Philissa Cramer in JTA

President Donald Trump's controversial comments suggesting U.S. control over Gaza and the displacement of Palestinians have stirred a broad spectrum of reactions among American Jewish groups.

0 Politics Israel

From Greenland to Gaza

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart critically examines the response of the organized American Jewish community to Israel's handling of Palestinian issues, particularly in Gaza, drawing parallels to unchecked nationalism and idolatry.

0 Politics Israel

Is Trump Good for the Jews?

Emes Ve-Emunah

This editorial examines the complex relationship between former U.S. President Donald Trump and the Jewish community, with a focus on his policies towards Israel and initiatives addressing antisemitism in the U.S.

0 Politics Communities

Trump ended U.S. funds for UNRWA. Israel banned it. The human costs will be astronomical

Marilyn Garson in Forward

The Trump administration's cessation of U.S. funding for UNRWA and Israel's ban on the agency's operations in Gaza are expected to significantly exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the region.

0 Politics Culture

The L.A. Times’ Owner Takes the Red Pill. Plus. . .

Madeleine Kearns in The Free Press

In this edition of The Free Press, Madeleine Kearns explores the political and cultural shift known as the 'vibe shift,' epitomized by L.A. Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong's unpredictable political stance changes, and the embrace of figures like RFK Jr.

0 Politics Israel

Israelis want justice, not peace.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Amidst heightened tensions following a brutal attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, Israelis are now prioritizing justice over an elusive peace.

0 Politics Israel

Is Trump's proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza really as ludicrous as it sounds?

Dan Perry in Forward

In a column reflecting on former President Donald Trump's idea of the U.S. managing Gaza, Dan Perry explores the potential implausibility and implications of the proposal.

0 Politics Israel

Trump: ‘The US will take over the Gaza Strip’

Ben Sales in Forward

President Donald Trump announced a radical shift in U.S. policy by proposing that the United States take control of the Gaza Strip and rebuild after the war concludes.

0 Politics Israel

Meeting with Netanyahu, Trump doubles down on relocating ‘all’ Palestinians from Gaza

Ben Sales in Forward

In a recent White House meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries.

0 Politics Israel

Middle East experts split over recent moves to slash U.S. foreign aid, USAID

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

Middle East experts are divided over the Trump administration's decision to cut U.S. foreign aid and dismantle USAID as an independent agency, folding it into the State Department.

0 Politics Israel

The End of ‘Palestine’

Lee Smith in Tablet

Lee Smith's article discusses President Donald Trump's radical policy proposal to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by relocating Palestinian populations from Gaza, suggesting relocation to Egypt and Jordan.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy History

Bati Le-Gani and the Triumph of Humanity

Eli Rubin in Lehrhaus

Eli Rubin's piece "Bati Le-Gani and the Triumph of Humanity" explores the rich historical and theological contributions of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn (Rayatz) to Chabad Hasidism, particularly through his influential work, "Bati Le-Gani."

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

From Auschwitz to TikTok, antisemitism keeps rebranding.

Lucy Tabrizi in Future of Jewish

Lucy Tabrizi discusses the rebranding of antisemitism in the digital age, arguing that despite its modern manifestations, it remains the same age-old hatred.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

‘Transmitzvah,’ Streaming on Netflix, Is Full of Yiddish and Jewish Magic

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"Transmitzvah" is a unique Spanish-language musical film on Netflix that sensitively portrays the intersection of Jewish and transgender identities.

0 Television/Film Jewish Law

How the master builder behind ‘The Brutalist’ was inspired by her hometown synagogue

PJ Grisar in Forward

Judy Becker, the acclaimed production designer for "The Brutalist," draws on her Jewish background and personal history in her work on the film, which follows the journey of László Tóth, a Hungarian Holocaust survivor.

0 Television/Film Politics

What if Israel and Georgia switched places? SNL’s 1975 premiere proposed peace through land swap

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

In its first episode in 1975, Saturday Night Live featured a comedic short film by Albert Brooks envisioning a land swap between Israel and the state of Georgia, aired as a parody of media coverage of geopolitical issues.

0 Television/Film Politics

SNL has been joking about Israel for 50 years

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Saturday Night Live (SNL) has a long history of incorporating humor about Israel into its sketches, starting with its very first episode in 1975.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

The Brutal, Real Pain of Holocaust Portrayals in Hollywood

Mallory Mosner in Future of Jewish

Mallory Mosner's critique of Holocaust portrayals in Hollywood highlights pervasive issues such as the emphasis on non-Jewish saviors, sanitization of Jewish identities, and problematic narratives that humanize Nazi characters.

Communities ›

0 Communities Culture

The Pink Peacock, Glasgow’s queer-friendly, Yiddish-oriented, anti-Zionist cafe, sets its sights on Brooklyn

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

The Pink Peacock, a queer-friendly, Yiddish-oriented, and anti-Zionist café from Glasgow, plans to reopen in Brooklyn.

Food ›

0 Food Holidays

Which Is Better For You? Fresh vs Dried Fruit — A Comparison

Chaya Eisenberger in Jewish Action

Chaya Eisenberger explores the nutritional pros and cons of fresh versus dried fruit, timely for Tu B'Shevat celebrations.

0 Food Communities

Israeli-style Michaeli Bakery opens a new outpost inside the JCC on the Upper West Side

Rachel Ringler in JTA

Michaeli Bakery, a celebrated kosher bakery known for its Israeli-style pastries, has opened a new outpost at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan on the Upper West Side, bringing its renowned babka and rugelach to the community.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Culture

Which Wood You Be?

Sari Kopitnikoff in Jewish Action

To celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for trees, Sari Kopitnikoff invites readers to determine which type of tree best aligns with their personality through a playful quiz.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Leadership

A Tribute to Marion Wiesel, z”l

Jean Bloch Rosensaft in Moment

Jean Bloch Rosensaft shares a heartfelt tribute to Marion Wiesel, highlighting her pivotal role in the life and legacy of Elie Wiesel.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

We Will Rise to Any Occasion

Carol Ann Schwartz in Hadassah

Hadassah leaders gathered in January to reflect on their past achievements, strategize for the future, and address contemporary challenges such as the war in Israel and rising antisemitism.

0 Leadership Communities

Reimagining the Jewish future: The 2050 Institute

eJewishPhilanthropy

Faced with rising antisemitism and political polarization, Jay Sanderson emerges from a hiatus in Jewish communal leadership to spearhead the 2050 Institute at American Jewish University.

Education ›

0 Education Israel

Considering The Changing Landscape in Modern Orthodox Israel Education

Hillel David Rapp in Lehrhaus

Modern Orthodox Jewish Day Schools face new challenges in Israel education post-October 7, as the traditional approach emphasizing nuanced understanding of both Israeli and Palestinian narratives is being reevaluated.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

One Saint’s Day

Maggie Phillips in Tablet

The annual Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a vibrant cultural event that marks the end of the city's Christmas season, blending Puerto Rican identity with its Catholic heritage.

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