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0 Israel Philosophy

The Prophecy of Balaam “A People that dwells alone” or the Prophecy of Isaiah, “A Light to the nations”: Thoughts in this Precarious Moment

Shaul Magid in Jewschool

Shaul Magid reflects on Israel's recent decision to strike Iran, exploring historical visions of Jewish identity and self-fashioning.

0 Israel History

Opinion | Five Moments that Shaped Israel

Fania Oz-Salzberger in Moment

Fania Oz-Salzberger, an Israeli historian, reflects on pivotal moments in Israeli history, highlighting how national events and policy decisions have shaped the current state of Israeli society and politics.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

A deadly missile strike turned Tamra into a symbol of anti-Arab racism — and of solidarity across divides

Deborah Danan in JTA

The Iranian missile strike on the Arab-Israeli city of Tamra, which killed four women from the Khatib family, has become a focal point for addressing anti-Arab racism in Israel and fostering solidarity across communities.

0 Communities Politics

Journalist board of Shtetl, news site covering haredi Orthodoxy, resigns after founder renounces mission

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Naftuli Moster, founder of Shtetl, a news site initially aimed at promoting accountability within Orthodox Jewish communities, has publicly renounced the site's original mission, prompting the entire board to resign.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Journalist board of Shtetl, news site covering haredi Orthodoxy, resigns after founder renounces mission

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

A news site dedicated to providing transparency within Haredi Orthodox communities, Shtetl, faces a major upheaval as its board of journalists resigns following the founder Naftuli Moster's renouncement of its original mission.

0 Communities Israel

Finding Shelter in Jerusalem

Wendy Elliman in Hadassah

Amidst the tensions of Operation Rising Lion, residents of Jerusalem's Katamon neighborhood, including Wendy Elliman, frequently find themselves heading to community shelters as missile alerts blare.

0 Communities Politics

No front, no rear — just a father and son in a country under fire

eJewishPhilanthropy

In a poignant reflection on the ongoing conflict in Israel, Jacob Schimmel, a father from Jerusalem, shares the deeply personal experience of receiving a phone call from his son, a 21-year-old combat soldier stationed in Gaza.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Parshat Shlach and the modern minyan: Making sacred space for men to show up for each other

eJewishPhilanthropy

Parshat Shlach recounts the story of the 12 scouts sent to explore the Promised Land, highlighting the failure of 10 fearful leaders to support one another during a crucial moment, resulting in a generational crisis.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Politics

The War We Don’t Understand

Daniel Clarke-Serret in Future of Jewish

Daniel Clarke-Serret's essay delves into the implications of Sayyid Qutb's ideology, which profoundly influenced Islamist movements and figures like Osama bin Laden.

Culture ›

0 Culture Television/Film

How a Jewish reporter like me got addicted to Christian media

Mira Fox in Forward

Mira Fox from the Forward explores her fascination with Christian media, analyzing why it increasingly incorporates Jewish elements.

0 Culture Television/Film

Seth Green Goes Back to Jewish Summer Camp

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Seth Green, known for his iconic roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Austin Powers," credits Jewish summer camp with being a formative influence in his life and career.

0 Culture Politics

For Whom The Belz Toll

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin critiques the Belz chassidic community for holding a massive wedding amidst the war in Israel, ignoring government safety restrictions meant to prevent mass casualties from missile attacks.

Politics ›

0 Politics Holocaust

Israeli leaders are using Holocaust comparisons to justify attacks on Iran. Is that kosher?

Emily Tamkin in Forward

Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, have controversially compared Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to Hitler to justify military aggression, raising ethical concerns about Holocaust analogies in political rhetoric.

0 Politics Antisemitism

NYPD investigating threats to Zohran Mamdani, including one saying ‘Check your beeper’

Philissa Cramer in JTA

NYPD is investigating threats against Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim mayoral candidate in New York, which reference an Israeli tactic used against Hezbollah.

0 Politics Israel

Make America Brave Again

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

In this impassioned critique, Joshua Hoffman calls on the United States to act decisively in the face of Iranian aggression against Israel, critiquing Washington's hesitancy as a dangerous form of appeasement reminiscent of pre-World War II appeasement policies.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Rep. Randy Fine says he’s on Capitol Hill to be a leader against antisemitism

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

Rep. Randy Fine, one of four Jewish Republicans in the U.S. House, is positioning himself as a leading figure in the fight against antisemitism.

0 Politics Communities

With Ling Ye, pro-Israel activists see opportunity to unseat DSA-backed Alexa Avilés in South Brooklyn city council primary

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

In South Brooklyn, pro-Israel activists are rallying behind Ling Ye, a moderate former congressional staffer, in her bid to unseat DSA-backed councilmember Alexa Avilés in the upcoming city council primary.

0 Politics Israel

Trump’s Opponents Want to Humble the USA

Lee Smith in Tablet

Lee Smith's article critiques the internal conservative opposition to Donald Trump's stance on Iran, suggesting that such opposition reflects an alignment with Barack Obama's foreign policy intentions rather than a genuine concern for avoiding Middle East entanglements.

0 Politics Israel

We’re witnessing a biblical moment, not just a historical one.

Mijal Bitton in Future of Jewish

Mijal Bitton explores the intense emotions and spiritual resonance experienced by many as Israel undertakes a significant military operation against Iran.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

Over half of Jewish students at Columbia experienced discrimination and exclusion after Oct. 7, survey shows

Grace Gilson in Forward

A recent report from Columbia University's Task Force on Antisemitism reveals that nearly two-thirds of Jewish students felt unaccepted during the 2023-2024 school year, following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Man arrested after Jewish Rep. Max Miller reports being run off the road in act of ‘blatant antisemitic violence’

Grace Gilson in JTA

An Ohio man was arrested following accusations of attempting to run Jewish Representative Max Miller off the road in a suspected antisemitic attack.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Suspect arrested after mass shooting threat that closed Texas Jewish community center

Grace Gilson in JTA

A suspect has been arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting at the Barshop Jewish Community Center in San Antonio, Texas, leading to its temporary closure and heightened police presence at Jewish facilities across the city.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Rep. Max Miller says driver called him a 'dirty Jew' and threatened to kill his family. A local doctor turned himself in.

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Ohio Congressman Max Miller, who has a Jewish background and ties to the Trump administration, was reportedly threatened with antisemitic slurs and violence by a man named Feras S. Hamdan, a local doctor.

0 Antisemitism Communities

From Israel to our doorsteps: The urgent fight to protect Jewish life at home

eJewishPhilanthropy

The rise of antisemitism in the United States, showcased by recent attacks in Washington, D.C., and Boulder, Colo., highlights a growing threat that necessitates proactive community protection measures.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The far-right is saying Jews don’t serve in the military — they’re wrong

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Arno Rosenfeld challenges antisemitic claims popularized by far-right figures like Tucker Carlson, asserting that Jews avoid military service and are pushing America toward conflict with Iran.

Art ›

0 Art Gender/Identity

KOL! Artist Blue Reinhard Imagines a Queer Jewish Future

Tyler Kliem in New Voices

Artist Blue Reinhard uses their art to explore the intersections of Jewish identity, queerness, and participatory action.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

You Need to See This Iranian-Israeli Movie

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Tatami is a groundbreaking film co-directed by Israeli Academy Award-winner, Guy Nattiv, and Iranian-French director Zar Amir Ebrahimi.

Education ›

0 Education Communities

Moving On - Naftuli Moster's Teshuva

Emes Ve-Emunah

Naftuli Moster, known for founding YAFFED to advocate for secular education in Chassidic yeshivas, has undergone a notable transformation.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Holocaust

What would you do with gold teeth said to be from Holocaust victims?

Beth Harpaz in Forward

A rabbi in a rural area received a collection of gold teeth, allegedly taken from Holocaust victims, which presented an ethical dilemma about their respectful handling.

History ›

0 History Culture

Otto Frank’s refugee file, a Rothschild Talmud and a menorah bong tell the story of the Jewish past — and future

PJ Grisar in Forward

PJ Grisar's article delves into the centennial publication by the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, highlighting a collection that encapsulates the complex and dynamic narrative of Jewish life.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

The Name Game

Dovid Bashevkin in Tablet

Dovid Bashevkin delves into the personal and theological significance of names, contemplating his own struggles with his name as a metaphor for exploring the weight and vulnerability associated with divine naming in Jewish tradition.

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