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Diary of a Liberal Jew on a College Hunt

Gabrielle Siegel in Hadassah

The author, a high school senior named Gabrielle Siegel, writes about her journey exploring colleges as a proud liberal Reform Jew interested in aerospace engineering.

0 Education Antisemitism

Colleges fare better on average as ADL grades them on antisemitism for a second time

Andrew Lapin in JTA

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has released its second annual report card on how colleges handle antisemitism and anti-Israel activism, showing an improvement in many institutions' grades.

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It’s time to take teens seriously: Lessons from three years of the Hartman Teen Fellowship

eJewishPhilanthropy

The Hartman Teen Fellowship, developed by the Shalom Hartman Institute, emphasizes the importance of engaging Jewish teens seriously as thinkers and leaders.

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0 Politics Culture

You Will Regret This

Isaac de Castro in Tablet

Isaac de Castro critiques the recent Oscars, emphasizing the lack of meaningful support and advocacy for Jewish communities amidst the rising tide of antisemitism and the current hostage crisis in Gaza.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel open to talking to far-right parties, but won’t speak with Germany’s AfD

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

Israel is reassessing its approach to engaging with far-right European political parties, meticulously evaluating each party's stance on antisemitism and support for Israel before establishing diplomatic relations.

0 Politics Israel

Anti-Zionist Psychosis

Dr. Rae in Future of Jewish

Dr. Rae's essay explores the concept of 'anti-Zionist psychosis,' critiquing the use of psychological terminology by anti-Zionists to undermine Zionist ideology.

0 Politics Communities

Why Trump’s attack on democracy is as deep a Jewish concern as antisemitism or Israel

Yehuda Kurtzer in JTA

Yehuda Kurtzer argues that the Trump administration's actions, particularly through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), undermine American democracy in ways that should deeply concern the Jewish community, as much as antisemitism or focus on Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

In race for Jewish votes, NYC mayor candidate Brad Lander unveils plan to counter antisemitism

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

New York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander, drawing on his Jewish heritage and progressive activism, has unveiled a plan to combat antisemitism in response to a rise in hate crimes against Jews, which constituted 54% of all such crimes in NYC last year.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish editor in Florida says he was fired after running cartoon about Gaza

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Tony Doris, formerly the editorial page editor at the Palm Beach Post, claims he was dismissed after publishing a controversial cartoon criticizing the high Palestinian death toll in Gaza.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Musk falsely accuses Jewish former ambassador suing DOGE of heading 'crime family'

Louis Keene in Forward

Elon Musk has come under scrutiny for spreading a conspiracy theory about Norman Eisen, a Jewish former U.S. ambassador, falsely accusing him of leading a 'crime family.'

0 Politics Israel

Elise Stefanik booed at ADL conference for saying Oct. 7 wouldn’t have happened under Trump

Ben Sales in Forward

Rep. Elise Stefanik's speech at the Anti-Defamation League's "Never is Now" conference sparked controversy when she attributed Hamas's October 7th attack to the absence of Donald Trump from office, leading to boos and a walkout by attendees.

0 Politics Israel

Will This Mean the End of Hamas?

Emes Ve-Emunah

Israel plans to escalate its military action in the Gaza Strip with the aim of dismantling Hamas, despite the historical challenge likened to fighting the many-headed Hydra.

0 Politics Israel

Elise Stefanik booed at ADL conference for saying Oct. 7 wouldn’t have happened under Trump

JTA

At the ADL's "Never is Now" conference, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik praised Donald Trump's pro-Israel record, receiving applause for advocating strong actions against campus antisemitism and defunding the U.N.'s Palestinian aid agency.

0 Politics Israel

Why Trump Treats Zelensky Differently than Netanyahu

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart examines why Donald Trump treated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with hostility while being supportive towards Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

0 Politics Israel

Want your voice heard in Israel? It’s time to vote (in America)

eJewishPhilanthropy

Deborah Isaac and Michael H. Laufer, leaders in the American Zionist Movement, urge American Jews across all denominations to vote in the upcoming World Zionist Congress election.

0 Politics Israel

Hamas is getting a bitter taste of its own medicine.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Hamas, historically adept at manipulation and resistance, is now experiencing the consequences of its strategic choices as Israel turns its tactics against it.

0 Politics Television/Film

‘No Other Land,’ about Israeli demolition of Palestinian village, wins Oscar for best documentary

Ben Sales in Forward

"No Other Land," a documentary exploring the demolition of the Palestinian village Masafer Yatta in the West Bank by Israeli forces, has won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.

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0 Television/Film Culture

Jewish Actors Goldie Hawn and Andrew Garfield Gave Us the Most Moving Moment of the Oscars

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Andrew Garfield and Goldie Hawn created a deeply touching moment at the Oscars, presenting together for Best Animated Film.

0 Television/Film Culture

In a transcendent new TV series, a memorable group of misfits struggles on the margins of Tel Aviv

Simi Horwitz in Forward

"Just For Today," a new Israeli TV series by Nir Bergman, centers on a Tel Aviv halfway house and the diverse ex-convicts living there, including a variety of Jewish, Muslim, and Christian backgrounds.

Culture ›

0 Culture Jewish Law

Gen X Jewish media darling Heeb magazine mounts a comeback

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Heeb Magazine, a provocative and unconventional Gen X Jewish publication, is set to relaunch as Heeb Media, a nonprofit e-commerce and digital platform.

0 Culture Politics

It was a historic Jewish night at the Oscars. Why are so many Jews outraged?

Louis Keene in Forward

The recent Oscars ceremony became a contentious event within the Jewish community, despite notable successes for Jewish talent.

0 Culture Television/Film

Mikey Madison is Jewish — is 'Anora'?

PJ Grisar in Forward

Mikey Madison, an Oscar-winning actress, stars in the film 'Anora,' which offers a depiction of Jewish life in Brighton Beach, a vibrant, culturally rich neighborhood populated by Eastern European immigrants, including many Jews.

0 Culture Politics

Birthright participants say visiting Israel in the post-Oct. 7 era is a transformative experience

Larry Luxner in JTA

Birthright Israel trips in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack have become more significant for participants, as they experience Israel through a lens of resilience and support, amid ongoing global antisemitism.

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The Era of the Jewish Gun Club

Esther D. Kustanowitz in Hadassah

In response to increased antisemitic threats and prominent international events, like the October 7 Hamas attacks, some American Jews, including those who may not traditionally align with gun culture, are increasingly turning towards firearm ownership and club participation for self-defense.

0 Culture Politics

Oscars 2025: Hollywood crowns a new Jewish queen, and Israeli-Palestinian Best Documentary winners make waves

Mira Fox in Forward

The 2025 Oscars ceremony was highlighted by several significant Jewish narratives, both on and off the stage.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Young, Nonbinary, and Rebuilding— as Things Fall Apart

Guest Contributor in Lilith

Raised in South Florida, a young nonbinary Jew reflects on finding community at Brandeis University amid the political upheaval following a contentious election.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Culture

Adrien Brody Calls Out Antisemitism While Accepting Second Oscar for Playing a Holocaust Survivor

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Adrien Brody used his acceptance speech at the 97th Academy Awards, where he won his second Oscar for portraying a Holocaust survivor in "The Brutalist," to address the rise of antisemitism.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

25 Years Later, Holocaust Denial Still Demands Action

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

Deborah Lipstadt's victory in a landmark 2000 libel trial against Holocaust denier David Irving is revisited as she and other experts discuss the ongoing challenges of Holocaust denial and antisemitism.

0 Holocaust History

Jews are eating falafel in the Land of Israel — and that is enough.

Ehud Neor in Future of Jewish

Ehud Neor writes a poignant essay reflecting on a personal encounter with David Leitner, a Holocaust survivor, during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Communities

Help Others, Help Yourself

Jewdicious

Cindy Sher reflects on the immense challenges facing the world—including political polarization and disasters—through the lens of Jewish teachings, emphasizing the importance of helping others amidst adversity.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

A Good Deed

Yitzchak Francus in Lehrhaus

Every day, for months following his mother's death, Judah has been diligently attending synagogue to recite Kaddish, dealing not only with his grief but the tedium of extended services.

Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

SPONSORED CONTENT: From Apathy to Action—The Revival of Jewish Determination

Adam Milstein in Hadassah

Adam Milstein discusses a revitalization of Jewish activism in the wake of recent antisemitic threats.

0 Communities Culture

These Medical Clowns Are Healing Israel

Wendy Elliman in Hadassah

Israeli medical clowns are providing crucial support in healing both physical and psychological traumas of soldiers and civilians impacted by recent conflicts, particularly since the events of October 7, 2023.

Food ›

0 Food Holidays

Drunken Cherry-Chocolate Hamantashen

Naomi Ross in Jewish Action

Naomi Ross presents a creative recipe for hamantashen, the traditional Jewish cookie typically filled with poppy seeds or jam, by introducing a unique cherry-chocolate variation.

History ›

0 History Politics

75 years after the birth of McCarthyism, scoundrel time returns to America

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Seventy-five years after Joseph McCarthy's infamous claim of Communists in the U.S. government, McCarthyism's seeds of paranoia and political machination are explored in Clay Risen's book, "Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America."

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