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0 Sports Communities

On and off the playing field, JCC Maccabi Games play a crucial role for Jewish teens

The JCC Maccabi Games serve as a vital venue for Jewish teens, fostering Jewish identity and community engagement, especially for those not involved in other Jewish activities.

0 Sports Culture

Who is Marty Reisman, the Jewish ping-pong star who inspired Timothée Chalamet's new movie?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Timotheé Chalamet stars as a Jewish ping-pong hustler in the forthcoming film "Marty Supreme," inspired by the larger-than-life character of Marty Reisman, a real-life Jewish ping-pong champion known for his showmanship and flair in the 20th century table tennis scene.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

“Asthenes” as a Jewish Textual Reference to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Shayna Herszage-Feldan in Lehrhaus

The article explores the concept of "asthenes," an Aramaic term indicating a condition of physical, sensory, or psychological sensitivity, within Jewish texts.

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0 Politics Antisemitism

Muslims made me Islamophobic.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman recounts a personal experience that triggered reflections on anti-Muslim sentiments and the rise of overt antisemitism by some Muslims in Western societies.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The latest pro-Israel talking point on Gaza is guaranteed to backfire

Nadav Ziv in Forward

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent dismissal of reports of starvation in Gaza as 'fake starving children' employs a troubling rhetorical strategy reminiscent of Holocaust denial tactics.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What exactly is the Justice Department's plan to stop antisemitism?

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Attorney General Pam Bondi's Justice Department is tackling antisemitism on campuses through a series of ad hoc measures, diverging from previous methods which involved complex rule-making processes under the Biden administration.

0 Politics Ethics

I was just in Gaza. Here's the truth about starvation allegations.

Eitan Fischberger in Future of Jewish

Eitan Fischberger provides a critical analysis of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and its activities in Gaza, highlighting a troubling relationship with Hamas that affects aid distribution.

0 Politics Science

China Is Overtaking America. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press

As China asserts its dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) market, American industries are grappling with significant disruptions.

0 Politics Communities

Ruth Messinger endorses Zohran Mamdani, joining ranks of his Jewish advisers

JTA

Ruth Messinger, former Manhattan borough president and a notable figure in the Jewish community, has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City.

0 Politics Communities

American Jewish support for Israel is cracking. Occupying Gaza may break it.

Rob Eshman in Forward

American Jewish support for Israel is being tested as the possibility of Israel re-occupying Gaza becomes more likely.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Left’s Israel problem isn’t policy. It’s stupidity.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman critiques the stance of many progressive voices on Israel, highlighting a lack of understanding and contradictions within their arguments.

0 Politics Antisemitism

California Jewish groups say Trump $1B demand of UCLA ‘does not make Jewish students safer’

Andrew Lapin in Forward

California's leading Jewish organizations, led by the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC), have opposed a $1 billion demand from the Trump administration for UCLA to address federal antisemitism allegations.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

Loehmann’s department store, a Jewish shopping staple, makes a comeback

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Loehmanns, a beloved New York-based discount department store with deep ties to the Jewish community, is making a comeback following its closure in 2014.

0 Culture Leadership

Thou Shalt Not Scroll Past a Hot Priest

Maggie Phillips in Tablet

Maggie Phillips explores the rise of 'hot priests' in social media, a trend showcasing attractive Catholic priests as digital influencers, aiming to rejuvenate Catholicism's appeal amid declining numbers.

History ›

0 History Holocaust

Hiding from the Nazis in Japan

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward

In August 1940, Meyer Zucker, a Jewish refugee from Nazi-occupied Europe, received a life-saving visa from Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat in Lithuania.

Communities ›

0 Communities History

After a contentious election, Romania’s few Jews remain on guard against antisemitism

Larry Luxner in JTA

Romania's Jewish community, once thriving with 800,000 members, now numbers only about 2,500 due to the ravages of the Holocaust and Communist policies, leading to mass emigration.

Art ›

0 Art Holocaust

Why museums should be leading the fight for Holocaust art restitution, not resisting it

Jonathan H. Schwartz in Forward

Jonathan H. Schwartz argues that museums should not resist but rather lead the effort for the restitution of Holocaust-looted art.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Feminism Versus Tradition

Emes Ve-Emunah

The rise of feminism has significantly impacted the Charedi community, particularly by enabling Orthodox women to pursue high-paying careers, thus supporting the full-time Torah study lifestyle of their husbands.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Communities

Scammed!

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin recounts a personal experience of being nearly scammed by a fraudulent charity appeal and explores how certain charitable solicitations may mislead donors about the true allocation of their funds.

Education ›

0 Education Philosophy

Putting God on the class list: How Jewish educators are getting their students to think about God

Debra Rubin in JTA

Jewish educators, supported by the Jewish Education Innovation Challenge (JEIC), are exploring ways to integrate God-centered learning in Jewish day schools to enhance spiritual engagement and identity formation among students.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner’s romance is rekindled in a new off-Broadway play

Lisa Keys in JTA

A new off-Broadway play, "Gene & Gilda," explores the rich and humorous romance between comedy legends Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner.

0 Television/Film Politics

Oct 7 documentary pulled from Toronto film festival allegedly over use of Hamas-owned footage

Grace Gilson in JTA

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has withdrawn an invitation to screen the Israeli documentary 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue,' which recounts retired IDF General Noam Tibon's mission to rescue his son during Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

‘Back to the Future’ Star Christopher Lloyd Plays Holocaust Survivor in New Film

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Christopher Lloyd takes on a poignant role as Holocaust survivor Sol Fassbinder in the new film, "Guns & Moses," which features Mark Feuerstein as a Chabad rabbi confronting antisemitism in his congregation.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Politics

Julie Sandorf, who invested in Jewish ‘social capital,’ to step down as head of Charles Revson Foundation

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Julie Sandorf is stepping down as the president of the Charles H. Revson Foundation after 18 years, during which she spearheaded numerous impactful initiatives in Israel and the U.S., focusing on urban planning, civic service, and media.

0 Leadership Communities

Don’t plan for succession. Plan for success.

eJewishPhilanthropy

Avi S. Olitzky argues for a shift from traditional succession planning to "success planning" in organizations.

0 Leadership Communities

For Jewish leaders, sustainable growth starts by looking inward

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish leaders, particularly religious ones, are grappling with unprecedented challenges like rising antisemitism and the pressures following significant events impacting the Jewish community.

Israel ›

0 Israel Jewish Law

Jerusalem’s Trenches and the Theology of Effort

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

The article by Rivka Bennun Kay explores the historical and theological complexities associated with the involvement of different Jewish communities in the defense of Israel, using Rabbi Shlomo Goren's experiences during the War of Independence as a backdrop.

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