for Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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0 Politics Israel

The Reform slate received a historic number of votes in the WZC Election — and there’s much more to the story

The recent 2025 World Zionist Congress (WZC) elections marked a historic achievement for the Reform slate, which received 48,000 votes, the highest number for a single slate.

0 Politics Israel

Former senior FBI intel agent in Israel joins crowded Democratic field against Lawler

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

John Sullivan, a former senior FBI intelligence official in Israel, has joined an increasingly competitive Democratic primary race to challenge Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY).

0 Politics Communities

Who Is Behind the Los Angeles ICE Riots?

Park MacDougald in Tablet

The Los Angeles ICE protests, featuring local activists and significant union involvement, have escalated into widespread rioting.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A Curious Case of Selective Outrage Syndrome

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article critiques what he perceives as the phenomenon of selective outrage towards Israel, especially in Western media and activism, exemplified by reactions to Greta Thunberg's involvement with a Gaza-bound flotilla.

0 Politics Ethics

Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla was never going to help Palestinians

Nora Berman in Forward

The article critiques Greta Thunberg's involvement in a protest flotilla aimed at breaking the Israeli blockade on Gaza.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Why Trump’s Terror Response Alarms Jews

Nathan Guttman in Moment

The alarming rise in antisemitic violence, highlighted by recent attacks in Washington, D.C., and Boulder, CO, has galvanized the Jewish community to enhance security measures and advocacy for more government protection.

0 Politics History

As fires burn in LA, has Trump found his Reichstag fire moment?

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Robert Zaretsky draws a provocative historical parallel between the Reichstag fire of 1933 and recent events in Los Angeles, where protests over immigration arrests have led to the deployment of the National Guard.

0 Politics Culture

In Jerusalem, everything is political — even the stone architects used to design the city

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Danae Elon's documentary "Rule of Stone" delves into the political and architectural landscape of Jerusalem, focusing on the use of Jerusalem stone in building the city after its 1967 annexation.

0 Politics Antisemitism

With talk show host Dr. Phil at his side, NYC Mayor Eric Adams signs executive order that defines antisemitism

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw, signed an executive order adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

Zohran Mamdani: Even if I wanted to go to Israel as NYC mayor, Israel probably wouldn’t let me

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist campaigning for New York City's mayoral primary, has stirred debate by stating his potential inability to visit Israel due to his past support for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which could invoke Israel's travel restrictions.

0 Politics Ethics

The righteous rabbis protesting those immigration raids in Los Angeles

Rob Eshman in Forward

Amid the recent and controversial immigration raids across Los Angeles orchestrated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), local Jewish leaders have vocally opposed the actions initiated by President Donald Trump's administration.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Diaspora Jews are in a war, and we must be combatants.

Bob Goldberg in Future of Jewish

Bob Goldberg's essay highlights the need for Diaspora Jews to adopt a more assertive stance in response to global antisemitism and anti-Zionism.

0 Politics History

‘You’re Fired!’

Michael Lind in Tablet

Donald Trump's returning presidency has initiated a controversial push to consolidate executive power by asserting the right to fire government employees, including those protected by independent agencies like the Federal Reserve and the SEC.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Macron’s Palestinian state push comes as report recommends step to appease Muslims

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for the recognition of a Palestinian state at a UN conference co-sponsored with Saudi Arabia, in an effort partly influenced by a French report on appeasing the country's growing Muslim population.

0 Politics Antisemitism

NYC Mayor Adams pushes controversial antisemitism definition as issue dominates mayoral election

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has signed an executive order adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism in a move that has become central to his re-election campaign.

Culture ›

0 Culture Communities

When it comes to Jewish events in NYC, there’s a new theory: Go big or go home

Rachel Ringler in JTA

In response to a surge in interest in Jewish life, New York City is seeing a boom in large-scale Jewish events, with highlights like The Great Nosh on Governor's Island, a food festival organized by the Jewish Food Society, and the upcoming Festival Sefarad and "The Big Shabbat."

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

In a film from Israel, three characters in search of a love language

PJ Grisar in Forward

"Dead Language," an Israeli film by Mihal Brezis and Oded Binnun, expands their Oscar-nominated short "Aya" into a full-length exploration of communication and connection.

0 Television/Film Culture

In unheard recordings, Andy Kaufman emerges — a kinder, gentler soul than you may expect, or hope to see

PJ Grisar in Forward

A new documentary, "Andy Kaufman Is Me," directed by Clay Tweel, explores the multifaceted persona of comedian Andy Kaufman through unheard tapes recorded throughout his life.

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

‘Pee-Wee as Himself’ Is a Vulnerable Tell-All About a Queer Jewish Legend

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

The documentary series "Pee-Wee As Himself," streaming on Max, delves into the life of Paul Reubens, better known as Pee-Wee Herman, highlighting his Jewish heritage, queer identity, and the complexities of his career.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Culture

All San Diego Jewish organizations pull out of Pride festival over Kehlani performance, citing ‘serious safety concerns’

Grace Gilson in Forward

A controversy has arisen in San Diego's Pride festival as all participating Jewish organizations have withdrawn from the event, protesting the inclusion of R&B singer Kehlani as a headliner.

0 Antisemitism Israel

Your rage isn't about Gaza. It's about Jews.

Tobias Gisle in Future of Jewish

Tobias Gisle argues that the intense emotional reactions to Israel's actions often blur the line between legitimate criticism and antisemitism.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

Harvard Divinity School appoints professor who has criticized Zionism to new Jewish studies role

Grace Gilson in Forward

Shaul Magid's appointment as a professor of modern Jewish studies at Harvard Divinity School has sparked debate due to his critical stance on Zionism.

0 Education Israel

Reimagining Israel education: 6 recommendations for catalyzing a new era

eJewishPhilanthropy

In a move towards evolving Israel education, a new approach is proposed to engage American Jews in a deeper understanding of Israeli democracy and its societal complexities.

Communities ›

0 Communities Gender/Identity

My LGBTQ Jewish Family Will Not Hide

Milene Roche in Kveller

Milene Roche shares her journey as part of a proud LGBTQ Jewish family navigating identity, community, and belonging.

0 Communities Jewish Law

The Unity of All the Jewish People

Emes Ve-Emunah

Addressing the elusive unity among Jews, an opinion piece in the Jerusalem Post highlights the temporary cohesiveness experienced post-October 7th.

0 Communities Education

What the world needs now is Jewish thought residencies

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi Amanda Schwartz advocates for the establishment of Jewish thought residencies, akin to artist residencies, to provide Jewish communal leaders the time and space for deep philosophical contemplation.

0 Communities History

How my grandparents met: a Yiddish-American romance

Emily Kaplan in Forward

Emily Kaplan recounts the romantic journey of her grandparents, Harry and Lil, whose love story blossomed in 1930s New Haven amidst the backdrop of their immigrant Jewish community.

0 Communities Culture

Shabbat, style and soul at Chabad in the West Village

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider

Chabad of the West Village in Manhattan is redefining Jewish communal engagement, attracting a diverse group, including business elites, entertainers, and everyday New Yorkers.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Shoulder To Shoulder In Boulder

Jewdicious

The Boulder Jewish Festival, occurring in a tense atmosphere with heightened security due to antisemitism, united over 1,500 participants in a show of Jewish solidarity and resilience.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

A New American Jewish Literature: Rejecting Nostalgia and ‘Authenticity’ for Reckoning and Reflection

Misha Éanna Schaffner-Kargman in New Voices

Misha Éanna Schaffner-Kargman calls for a reevaluation of American Jewish literature, urging a move away from nostalgia and rigid notions of authenticity.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Literature

Aggadah as Midrash Halakhah: Methodologies and Hiddush in the Tanur shel Akhnai Narrative

Dvir Cahana and Shalhevet Cahana in Lehrhaus

The article by Dvir and Shalhevet Cahana explores the interplay between Aggadah and Halakhah in Talmudic literature, particularly through the narrative of Tanur shel Akhnai.

Torah ›

0 Torah Jewish Law

Aggadah as Midrash Halakhah: Methodologies and Hiddush in the Tanur shel Akhnai Narrative

Dvir Cahana and Shalhevet Cahana in Lehrhaus

Dvir and Shalhevet Cahana examine the narrative of "Tanur shel Akhnai" in the Talmud to explore the relationship between Aggadah and Halakhah.

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