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0 Politics Culture

My identity as a progressive Zionist Jew shouldn’t be at stake

Jenna Harris reflects on the growing challenge faced by progressive Zionist Jews reconciling their identity with criticisms of Israel, especially after recent conflicts.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Canada’s antisemitism envoy resigns abruptly: ‘It was hard to get people to speak up’

Grace Gilson in JTA

Canada's Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism, Deborah Lyons, has resigned unexpectedly due to exhaustion and frustration over the difficulty in galvanizing public discourse and action against rising antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Netanyahu tried to court young Trump fans — here’s why it didn’t work

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent appearance on the Full Send podcast, hosted by the Nelk Boys, aimed to appeal to young Trump supporters in the U.S. However, it underscored the waning support for Israel among younger American demographics, even those inclined towards Trump.

0 Politics Leadership

Gaza is starving. Where are the American Jewish leaders?

Jill Jacobs in Forward

Jill Jacobs, through a reflective lens, examines the American Jewish leadership's silence on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, likening it to historical precedents such as the Sabra and Shatila massacre.

0 Politics Israel

Minneapolis’ Omar Fateh is the latest democratic socialist and Israel critic to win his party’s endorsement for mayor

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Omar Fateh, a democratic socialist and a prominent critic of Israel, has won the endorsement of the Democratic Party in Minneapolis in his bid to unseat the Jewish incumbent mayor, Jacob Frey.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump exits UNESCO again, citing anti-Israel bias

Grace Gilson in JTA

President Trump has withdrawn the United States from UNESCO, citing its alleged anti-Israel bias and criticism of its globalist approach, notably following UNESCO's recognition of Palestine as a member state.

0 Politics History

Everything you’ve been told about Israel and Palestine is backwards.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article challenges predominant narratives about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting its deep-seated historical roots.

0 Politics Israel

The Dream Palace of the Jews

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet

In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, Liel Leibovitz examines the consensus-driven policy failures of Israeli society.

0 Politics Communities

The largest Reconstructionist synagogue is set to cut ties with the denomination over Israel tensions

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

Kehillat Israel, the largest synagogue in the Reconstructionist movement, plans to disaffiliate from its denominational body, Reconstructing Judaism, due to frustrations over the organization's handling of anti-Israel sentiments among affiliated rabbis and students.

0 Politics Ethics

'Anti-Zionism' is a serious moral failure.

Joshua Dabelstein in Future of Jewish

In his guest essay, Joshua Dabelstein argues that anti-Zionism represents a fundamental moral failing by opposing Israel's very right to exist.

0 Politics Ethics

Columbia suspends, expels and revokes diplomas of students involved in Butler Library takeover

Grace Gilson in Forward

Columbia University has imposed significant penalties, including suspensions, expulsions, and revocations of degrees, on students involved in recent pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Columbia reaches $221M settlement with Trump administration over antisemitism allegations

Grace Gilson in JTA

Columbia University has settled with the Trump administration for $221 million amid antisemitism allegations on its campus.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Politics

The Endless Cruelty of War

Zach Truboff in Lehrhaus

Zach Truboff’s article reflects on the enduring impact of war on the morality and spirit of the Jewish people, particularly amid the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza.

0 Ethics Torah

Fighting for My Father’s Life Was a Victory in its Own Way

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

Rivka Bennun Kay reflects on her father's battle with Stage IV pancreatic cancer, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with an angel.

Art ›

0 Art History

A Head in the Clouds

David Jager in Tablet

Jacqueline Gourevitch, celebrated for her cloud paintings, is a vibrant link to the New York School of the mid-20th century, painting in the tradition of purity and abstraction reminiscent of her early teacher, Robert Motherwell.

Culture ›

0 Culture Antisemitism

Billy Porter sparks controversy while promoting his ‘Cabaret’ cast: ‘Black people have replaced the Jews’

Grace Gilson in JTA

Billy Porter ignited debate with his recent claim that Black people have supplanted Jews in facing cultural discrimination during a CBS Mornings interview while promoting his role in the Broadway revival of "Cabaret."

0 Culture Politics

The Melania Trump Opera House won't change hearts and minds — not even the president's

Talya Zax in Forward

The article explores the political implications of renaming the Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump, against the backdrop of cultural control and propaganda.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Israel

A quiet revolution is taking shape in the IDF.

Chaim Goldberg in Future of Jewish

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has significantly enhanced its kosher food standards over the past decade under the leadership of IDF Chief Rabbi Eyal Krim and other officials.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

In Druze town where hundreds breached border with Syria, residents mourn one tragedy while fearing another

Deborah Danan in JTA

In Majdal Shams, a Druze community on Israel's northeastern border, residents grappled with grief and ongoing conflict as they mourned past tragedies and faced new ones.

0 Communities Ethics

Undocumented people need Jewish allies. Why can't they find them?

Analucía Lopezrevoredo in Forward

Analucía Lopezrevoredo, a Latin Jewish woman and former undocumented immigrant, urges the Jewish community to support undocumented immigrants amid escalating immigration crackdowns.

0 Communities Culture

For 110 years, a proudly Jewish family has been a treasured purveyor of pork

PJ Grisar in Forward

The Teitel Brothers Wholesale Grocery on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx is a century-old institution run by the Teitel family, Orthodox Jewish immigrants from Poland, known for its Italian pork products.

0 Communities Education

Forbidden Waters are Sweet

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article explores the inefficacy of bans on technology, particularly within Jewish communities, focusing on the recent AI restrictions imposed by the Karlin-Stolin Hasidic community.

0 Communities Leadership

What Cirque du Soleil taught me about donor stewardship

eJewishPhilanthropy

Drawing inspiration from a Cirque du Soleil show that catered to even those in the cheapest seats, Ben Vorspan argues for a reevaluation of donor engagement strategies.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Connie Francis’ Album of Jewish Classics Must Be Heard

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Connie Francis, the iconic Italian-American singer known for hits like "Where the Boys Are," recorded an album in 1960 titled "Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites."

Food ›

0 Food Culture

NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2025: 7 Jewish and Jew-ish spots to try

Noa Yolkut in JTA

New York City’s Summer Restaurant Week 2025 brings an exciting opportunity to explore Jewish and Jew-ish culinary delights at seven select restaurants in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

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