for Tuesday, February 25, 2025

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A Jewish college basketball star is turning NBA heads at Michigan

Louis Keene in Forward

Danny Wolf, a standout college basketball player from Glencoe, Illinois, and an Israeli citizen after representing Israel in the Under-20 European Championships, is attracting significant NBA attention.

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Right-wing Zionist group Betar wars with ADL after being added to its extremism database

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Betar US, a militant pro-Israel group, has launched an aggressive campaign against the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) after being added to the ADL's extremism database.

0 Politics Communities

Cuomo winning over Jewish voters in his nascent mayoral campaign

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is positioning himself as a potential mayoral candidate for New York City, garnering significant support from the Jewish community despite past COVID-19 restriction controversies.

0 Politics Antisemitism

New FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino has a lot to say about George Soros

Louis Keene in Forward

Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and prominent right-wing podcaster, has been appointed deputy director of the FBI by President Trump.

0 Politics Israel

Does the Middle East Rest in the Hands of One Real-Estate Investor?

Nathan Guttman in Moment

Steve Witkoff, a real-estate investor turned Trump's special envoy, finds himself at the center of U.S.-Israel relations as he mediates critical Middle Eastern conflicts.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I'm a Jew from Germany and I fear the AfD's triumph is only the beginning

Mia Faye Kreindler in Forward

Mia Faye Kreindler expresses her deep concern over the electoral success of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which has become the second largest party in the German parliament.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Far-right AfD notches record 2nd-place finish in German election as center-right party prevails

Philissa Cramer in JTA

The recent German elections saw the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secure a historic second-place finish with 21% of the vote, although they are unlikely to join the governing coalition due to the Christian Democratic Union's (CDU) refusal to partner with them.

0 Politics Culture

Inhumanity is a Choice

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart's article addresses the complexities of navigating Jewish identity and criticism of Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Palestine.

0 Politics Antisemitism

‘Devastating’: What Germany’s election results mean for Jews

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Germany's recent election reveals a disturbing trend with significant implications for Jewish communities.

0 Politics Television/Film

I finally understand Benjamin Netanyahu.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's reflection on Benjamin Netanyahu parallels the Israeli Prime Minister to Frank Underwood, the fictional character from the political drama 'House of Cards.'

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump refused to visit Columbia after antisemitic campus protests, new book claims

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

According to Michael Wolff's new book, President Donald Trump declined an invitation to visit Columbia University to support Jewish students amid antisemitic protests, choosing instead to meet supporters elsewhere in New York.

0 Politics Israel

Trump’s embattled Pentagon pick Colby holds close ties to Obama’s foreign policy advisors

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Elbridge Colby, nominated for a senior Pentagon position in the Trump administration, faces scrutiny from Senate Republicans over his perceived leniency toward a nuclear Iran and his advocacy for reducing U.S. military presence in the Middle East.

Food ›

0 Food History

Hummus and History

Paola Gavin in Tablet

Chickpeas, called chometz in Hebrew, have been integral to human diets since 8000 BCE, deeply embedded in cultural rituals and culinary arts across civilizations.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Silent Jews

Dena Tauber in Future of Jewish

Dena Tauber's essay reflects on the phenomenon of "Silent Jews," specifically those who choose not to publicly respond to antisemitism or support for Israel in the wake of the October 7, 2023 events.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Suspect in Berlin Holocaust memorial stabbing sought to kill Jews

Andrew Lapin in JTA

A 19-year-old Syrian suspect has been arrested following a stabbing incident at Berlin's Holocaust memorial, targeting Jews as per his confession.

0 Antisemitism Politics

They kill our children to wipe us out and replace us.

Daniel Greenfield in Future of Jewish

Daniel Greenfield, in a passionate essay, describes the horrific treatment and brutal killings of Israeli children by various Palestinian terrorist groups, including Hamas.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Israel

Jeers for Israel and a top award for a doc about hostages at Berlin film festival

Toby Axelrod in Forward

The Berlin International Film Festival awarded the top documentary prize to "Holding Liat," a poignant film about an Israeli family dealing with the aftermath of a Hamas attack that led to the abduction of Liat Beinin Atzili and the murder of her husband.

0 Television/Film Culture

A New Must-Watch Israeli Show Is Now Streaming on Netflix

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"Seven Figures," an Israeli series now streaming on Netflix, explores the complex realities of sudden wealth through the stories of two couples and two single men, all lottery winners.

Communities ›

0 Communities Philosophy

3 years into war, Jewish life in Ukraine gets boost from NY Jewry

Larry Luxner in Forward

Three years into the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Jewish life in Ukraine is receiving substantial support from Jewish communities abroad, particularly through funded programs by the UJA-Federation of New York.

0 Communities Politics

Our Urgent Search for Non-Jewish Allies

Talia Bodner in Hadassah

Talia Bodner critiques the lack of non-Jewish peer support for Zionist Jews in the face of growing antisemitism on college campuses.

0 Communities Leadership

5 timeless lessons about building community in the nonprofit world

eJewishPhilanthropy

Drawing lessons from a unique gathering of its grantees, The Good People Fund reveals insights into building community among small nonprofits in the U.S. and Israel.

History ›

0 History Holocaust

"Struma" Ship Disaster a Reminder: Pray Daily for the Hostages and Survivors

Jewdicious

Eighty-three years after the Struma disaster, which saw over 790 Jewish refugees lose their lives in a tragic maritime event, the story of David Stoliar, the disaster's sole survivor, continues to resonate.

0 History Culture

Nine Lives

Maxim D. Shrayer in Tablet

Maxim D. Shrayer's extensive eulogy for his father, David Shrayer-Petrov, captures the multifaceted Jewish life lived across several decades from Soviet Leningrad to Boston.

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0 Literature Culture

10 Jewish highlights and controversies from 100 years of The New Yorker

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Celebrating The New Yorker's centennial, this piece explores its significant engagement with Jewish themes and contributors.

0 Literature Culture

In an Israeli boy’s coming of age story — tween angst, family dysfunction, and a bar mitzvah amidst rocket fire

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Eli Zuzovsky's debut novel 'Mazeltov' takes on the complex topic of a young Israeli boy's journey through adolescence, surrounded by family issues and societal challenges.

0 Literature History

Reclaiming Jewishness as Alterity: A Review of the New Translation of “Our Comrade, Avreml Broide”

Ben Lorber in Jewschool

The new English translation of "Your Comrade, Avreml Broide," originally penned by Ben Gold, offers an engaging look into early 20th-century American Jewish radicalism through the fictional journey of Avreml Broide.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

The Jewish Baby Names That Gained Meaning and Popularity After October 7

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

In the wake of the tragic terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, in Israel, several Jewish baby names gained popularity and new significance, reflecting themes of resilience, survival, and homage to the victims and places affected.

0 Culture Television/Film

The Rise of the Jewish Heartthrob

Rachel Rosenfield in Moment

Jewish men are rising as noteworthy heartthrobs in Hollywood, embracing their heritage and redefining masculine appeal.

0 Culture Communities

Isolated on the anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian Jews translate their prayers

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

In the turmoil of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukrainian Jews are asserting their identity by translating Jewish prayers into Ukrainian, a move fueled by the war's impact on national identity.

0 Culture History

THE VAZ-2101 WAS ONLY CALLED A LADA WHEN IT WAS EXPORTED

Reyzl Grace in Lehrhaus

In "The VAZ-2101 Was Only Called a Lada When It Was Exported," Reyzl Grace narrates the defiant and adventurous spirit of Elkie, a woman planning an audacious drive to Israel from the Soviet Union amidst bureaucratic challenges.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Communities

Knitting legend Rose Girone, world’s oldest Holocaust survivor, dies at 113

Lisa Keys in JTA

Rose Girone, a Holocaust survivor and prominent figure in New York's knitting community, passed away at the age of 113.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

Students were expelled for protesting my Columbia class on Israel. Here's what they taught me

Avi Shilon in Forward

Israeli historian Avi Shilon reflects on his experience teaching a modern Israel history course at Columbia University, which became the center of a campus controversy sparked by pro-Palestinian protests.

0 Education Communities

The Extremism of Gateshead

Emes Ve-Emunah

The ongoing Charedi protest against the UK's Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill highlights the tension between religious and governmental educational standards.

0 Education Politics

Barnard College expels 2 students who disrupted Israel history class with pro-Palestinian protest

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Barnard College has expelled two students involved in a protest that disrupted a class on Israeli history by shouting pro-Palestinian slogans and distributing antisemitic flyers.

0 Education Communities

Demanding equality for every child who doesn’t fit the mold

eJewishPhilanthropy

Miriam Mark, a mother and executive director of Teach CA, reflects on the recent success of Orthodox Jewish parents in securing a landmark court decision.

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