for Thursday, May 22, 2025

Politics ›

Capital Jewish Museum shooting suspect killed 2 'for Gaza.' His victims were peace advocates.

Louis Keene in Forward

Two Israeli embassy staffers, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, were tragically shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. by a man claiming his actions were for Gaza.

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Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim identified as victims in Capital Jewish Museum shooting

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, two Israeli embassy staff members, were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The tragedy has deeply affected the embassy and the broader community.

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Jewish mayoral candidate Brad Lander endorses Shahana Hanif for City Council

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Brad Lander, the Jewish candidate for New York mayor, has endorsed Shahana Hanif for re-election to her City Council seat.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Hypocritical Politics of Antisemitism in America

Amelia Adams, JD in Future of Jewish

Amelia Adams critiques the selective condemnation of antisemitism in American politics, highlighting the inconsistency in responses based on political affiliation.

0 Politics Israel

Zohran Mamdani, NYC mayoral hopeful, heckled for recognizing Israel’s right to exist

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and New York City mayoral candidate, is facing backlash from his anti-Israel base after acknowledging Israel's right to exist.

0 Politics Israel

An embattled Netanyahu says ‘Trump plan’ for Gaza emigration is a condition for ending war

Ben Sales in JTA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under domestic and international pressure over the ongoing Gaza conflict, declared that he would not end military operations until several conditions are met, including the implementation of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for voluntary emigration from Gaza.

0 Politics Education

Yeshiva University faculty members sign letter decrying Elise Stefanik graduation honor

Grace Gilson in JTA

A group of Yeshiva University faculty members are protesting the institution's decision to honor Rep. Elise Stefanik with the Presidential Medallion at their commencement ceremony.

0 Politics Education

George Washington U bans student commencement speaker from campus after speech calling to divest from Israel

Andrew Lapin in JTA

George Washington University has banned a student, Cecilia Culver, from its campus after she used her commencement speech to advocate for divestment from Israel and criticized the university for its financial ties to the country.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Deep Down - Is Trump really an Antisemite?

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article tackles the controversial question of whether former President Donald Trump is antisemitic, focusing on the split perception within the Jewish community.

0 Politics Education

At Columbia’s commencement, Mahmoud Khalil and free speech loom large

Hannah Feuer in Forward

Columbia University recently faced significant student unrest during its commencement ceremonies, related to the Israel-Hamas conflict and the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student and prominent pro-Palestinian activist.

0 Politics Israel

Unpacking the Rift Between Trump and Netanyahu - The president has sought to separate US interests from Israeli interests abroad, even as he represses Israel critics at home.

Alex Kane in Jewish Currents

Tensions between Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have escalated as Trump's foreign policy shifts, especially concerning the Middle East, diverge from Israeli interests.

0 Politics Education

We are Jewish students from universities Trump is targeting. He’s not protecting us

Nikki Appel in Forward

Jewish students from various universities, targeted by the Trump Administration's task force on antisemitism, express their disapproval of the measures being enacted, which they claim compromise academic freedom and fail to protect Jewish students adequately.

0 Politics Antisemitism

In Chicago, mayoral appointee resigns amid criticism for tearing down Israeli hostage poster

Grace Gilson in Forward

Ishan Daya, a Chicago mayoral appointee to the Fiscal Sustainability Working Group, resigned after backlash from Jewish groups due to a 2023 video showing him tearing down posters of Israeli hostages.

0 Politics Israel

The Group Forging a “Judeo-Christian” Zionism for the New MAGA Age - Israel365’s decades of outreach to Christian Zionists has made it a power player from the World Zionist Congress to the White House.

Ben Lorber in Jewish Currents

Israel365, a group led by Rabbi Tuly Weisz, is reshaping the landscape of the World Zionist Congress by promoting a Judeo-Christian Zionism aligned with the American evangelical right and MAGA politics.

0 Politics Communities

I almost got my daughter kicked out of her Jewish preschool over a map of Israel

Jay Deitcher in JTA

Jay Deitcher recounts a personal and controversial experience at his daughter's Jewish preschool involving a map of Israel that omitted the Green Line, sparking a heated debate about the representation of Israeli-Palestinian boundaries.

0 Politics Ethics

No, Israel doesn’t enjoy killing children — and you should be ashamed for saying it.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman addresses the accusation that Israel deliberately targets Palestinian children, arguing that these claims feed global antisemitism and overlook the complexities of warfare against Hamas.

0 Politics Communities

‘I'm happy with my choice’: Orthodox Trump voters worry about Qatar, Israel, tariffs – but stand by their candidate

Louis Keene in Forward

In the aftermath of Donald Trump's re-election, a significant portion of the Orthodox Jewish community continues to support him, despite rising concerns over certain policies like tariffs and Middle East engagements.

0 Politics Israel

Trump’s Hostage Envoy on Trump’s Middle-East Trip

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami

President Trump's Middle East trip served dual purposes, enhancing economic deals and exploring foreign policy strategies concerning the Abraham Accords.

0 Politics Israel

The President, The Princes, and The Promises

Shloime Zionce in Ami

Reporter Shloime Zionce recounts President Trump's tumultuous Middle East tour, encompassing diplomatic interactions in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.

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Brandon Johnson appointee resigns amid criticism for tearing down Israeli hostage poster

Grace Gilson in JTA

Ishan Daya, appointed to a Chicago advisory committee by Mayor Brandon Johnson, resigned after outcry from Jewish groups over a video showing him tearing down Israeli hostage posters.

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An Israeli mom’s NYC mission to free husband from Hamas captivity

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider

Lishay Lavi Miran, an Israeli mother, is on a mission in New York City to advocate for the release of her husband, Omri Miran, who has been held captive by Hamas in Gaza for nearly 600 days following his kidnapping in the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks.

0 Politics Israel

Resolution calling for ‘urgent delivery’ of Gaza aid co-sponsored by nearly all Senate Democrats

Grace Gilson in JTA

A new Senate resolution advocating for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza has garnered almost unanimous support from Senate Democrats and two Independents, highlighting a shift in U.S. political dynamics concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Israeli left-wing leader Yair Golan doubles down after suggesting Israel ‘kills babies as a hobby’

Ben Sales in JTA

After inciting significant controversy, Israeli left-wing leader Yair Golan, who once served as a deputy chief of staff for Israel's military, has reiterated his harsh statements criticizing the Israeli government's approach to the conflict in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Some of Israel’s staunch supporters are now using words such as ‘genocide’ to describe the war

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, some traditionally staunch supporters of Israel are beginning to use severe terms like "genocide" to express their disapproval of Israel's military tactics in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

The real 'Nakba' was Jewish naïveté.

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish

Adam Hummel's essay reflects deep skepticism about the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians, framing the historical "Nakba," or catastrophe, as the Israeli belief in peace with adversaries who allegedly do not desire it.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Who is Elias Rodriguez, the suspect identified in Capital Jewish Museum shooting?

Louis Keene in Forward

Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the tragic shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., was identified by police following the deaths of two Israeli embassy staffers.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Two killed in Capital Jewish Museum shooting by suspect who shouted 'Free Palestine,' police say

Louis Keene in Forward

Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot and killed outside an American Jewish Committee event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., by a suspect who reportedly shouted pro-Palestinian slogans.

0 Antisemitism Communities

2 shot to death while exiting American Jewish Committee event at DC Jewish museum

JTA Staff in JTA

Two individuals, staffers at the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum during an American Jewish Committee event.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Six categories of Jewish students fill in the ‘missing middle’ pieces of campus antisemitism puzzle

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

The Forward article by Arno Rosenfeld discusses a study from Brandeis University, which categorizes Jewish college students into six groups based on their relationship to Israel and Jewish identity amidst rising antisemitism on campuses post-October 7 protests.

0 Antisemitism Education

After harassment at Columbia, this Jewish undergrad felt most attacked by her student paper

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Eliana Goldin, a Jewish student leader at Columbia University, faced intense harassment after a misinterpreted Instagram poll, which she explains as part of a Jewish theological discussion, was perceived as an attack on Palestinians.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Zoned-Out // An official is right about the reek, just not about its source

Avi Shafran in Ami

Amid ongoing issues of antisemitism in the U.S., Forestburgh, New York, has become embroiled in a legal battle over alleged discriminatory zoning practices.

Torah ›

0 Torah Literature

How the Song of Deborah Utilizes the Blessings of Jacob: A Study in Rhetorical Intertextuality

Michael Bernstein in Lehrhaus

Michael Bernstein's study investigates the rhetorical intertextuality between the Song of Deborah in Judges 5 and the Blessings of Jacob in Genesis 49.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Education

Developing future-focused Jewish leaders

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish leaders today face a complex and rapidly changing world, with numerous challenges that threaten to trap them in reactive postures.

0 Leadership Science

Michael Brown // Skyline Robotics

Ami Magazine in Ami

Michael Brown, originally from New Jersey, built a successful career in the office products industry before shifting his focus to robotics.

History ›

0 History Communities

Summertime in Graz and Salzburg

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah

Hilary Danailova reflects on a vacation to Graz and Salzburg, cities in Austria marked by a complex Jewish history, which rebounded with renewed Jewish life post-Holocaust.

0 History Politics

Book review – The Yemenite Children Affair: Ethnic Tensions, Immigration, and Public Records in Israel

Ben Rothke in Lehrhaus

The Yemenite Children Affair controversy in Israel, which alleges the abduction and illegal adoption of Jewish Yemenite children by Ashkenazi families during the early years of Israel's statehood, is examined in Motti Inbari's book.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Sarah Silverman's new Netflix special 'PortMortem' tackles Jewish grief and masturbation

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Sarah Silverman's latest Netflix special, 'PostMortem', uses humor to explore themes of Jewish grief and personal anecdotes following the deaths of her father and stepmother in 2023.

0 Television/Film Culture

Sarah Silverman’s New Netflix Special Is a Gorgeous Ode to Her Jewish Parents

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Sarah Silverman's latest Netflix special, "PostMortem," transforms the sorrowful experience of losing her father and stepmother into a touching and comedic tribute to her Jewish family.

0 Television/Film Culture

“Unholy”: Daisy Friedman Transcends the Student Film

Mira Simone Kux in New Voices

Daisy Friedman's film "Unholy" has made a notable debut at the Sundance Film Festival, marking a significant step for the young filmmaker as she explores Jewish themes through a personal lens.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Science

Would You Rather Believe in God or Peter Pan?

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty

The discussion of fine-tuning in physics has shifted the narrative regarding religious belief versus atheism.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

Six categories of Jewish students fill in the ‘missing middle’ pieces of campus antisemitism puzzle

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

In the context of growing tensions around Israel and antisemitism on college campuses, Jewish students fall into six distinct categories, as identified in a Brandeis University study.

Literature ›

0 Literature Ethics

Dying on Your Own Terms

InternsFall21 in Lilith

The Author, inspired by personal experience, explores profound themes of motherhood, terminal illness, and autonomy in her novel, "Unfinished Acts of Wild Creation."

Sports ›

0 Sports Politics

Antics or antisemitism? Pro wrestler Sami Zayn has Israeli WWE fans feeling betrayed.

Andrew Lapin in JTA

WWE wrestler Sami Zayn, originally embraced by Israeli fans for his charismatic performances, has become a source of controversy due to his pro-Palestinian social media posts following the events of October 7, 2023.

Culture ›

0 Culture Education

Those new Isabel Allende and Percival Everett novels are fake, but the scandal surrounding them is real

Aviya Kushner in Forward

A recent controversy involving the Chicago Sun-Times serves as a modern illustration of issues central to Jewish learning traditions.

0 Culture Education

Tween Torah & Teenager

Jewdicious

Abigail Pickus reflects on the complexities of guiding her son through the bar mitzvah preparation process while navigating the transition from childhood to adolescence.

0 Culture History

David Denby’s ‘Eminent Jews’

David Mikics in Tablet

David Denby's book "Eminent Jews," as reviewed by David Mikics, captures the essence of a bygone era in American Jewry.

0 Culture Politics

Why Bruce Springsteen should stop listening to Trump and start listening to Rabbi Heschel

Seth Rogovoy in Forward

Bruce Springsteen has recently intensified his criticism of the U.S. administration, reminiscent of the charged remark he made about Trump in 2016.

Communities ›

0 Communities Leadership

Mem Global finds these gestures from afar can support leaders under fire

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish community leadership in war-torn Ukraine faces immense challenges, as highlighted by Mem Global's support for young leaders in cities like Kyiv, Odessa, Dnipro, and Chernivtsi.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Israel

Jewish law is clear: We must put religious and moral values ahead of military and tactical objectives

Rabbi Adam Zagoria-Moffet in JTA

Rabbi Adam Zagoria-Moffet emphasizes the importance of adhering to Jewish law even during wartime, asserting that religious and moral values must supersede military and tactical objectives.

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