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Sen. Gillibrand: ‘Globalize the intifada’ means ‘destroy Jews’ and ‘end Israel’

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York expressed strong criticism of certain rhetoric and slogans used by Democrats concerning Israel and Palestinian rights, emphasizing that phrases like "globalize the intifada" imply harmful intentions towards Jews and Israel.

0 Politics History

Too many people still don't understand Palestinian culture.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman critiques the global tendency to underplay or misrepresent acts of Palestinian terrorism against Israelis, arguing that such incidents are often euphemized or ignored in international discourse.

0 Politics Culture

Will Jack Schlossberg’s Jewish roots help him in bid for Nadler’s seat?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, has begun an exploratory committee to replace Congressman Jerry Nadler, drawing attention due to his Jewish identity, despite being raised Catholic.

0 Politics Television/Film

Gaza drama about Hind Rajab wins Grand Jury Prize at Venice Film Festival

Andrew Lapin in JTA

The Venice Film Festival awarded the Grand Jury Prize to "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a Palestinian docudrama depicting the tragic death of a young girl in Gaza, with Jewish filmmaker Jonathan Glazer among its executive producers.

0 Politics Israel

Is the Jerusalem terror attack the start of a third intifada? Not so fast

Dan Perry in Forward

Dan Perry explores the aftermath of a deadly terror attack in Jerusalem, questioning whether this signals a new intifada.

0 Politics History

Nelson Mandela’s Grandson Is Right

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart discusses comments made by Mandla Mandela, Nelson Mandela's grandson, who argues that Israel's treatment of Palestinians constitutes a version of apartheid that is worse than what was seen in South Africa.

0 Politics Education

The real genocide deniers are on campus.

Maarten Boudry in Future of Jewish

Maarten Boudry's guest essay critiques the increasingly prevalent calls for academic boycotts against Israeli institutions on university campuses worldwide, drawing a contrast with the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

0 Politics Antisemitism

U.K. Cabinet shake-up not likely to change British position on Israel, experts say

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

A recent Cabinet reshuffle in the United Kingdom, initiated by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is not expected to significantly alter the country's stance on Israel, despite some shifts in key positions.

0 Politics Israel

Lawler challenger Peter Chatzky says Israel violating U.S. arms sales laws

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

Peter Chatzky, deputy mayor and a Democratic candidate in New York's 17th district, is drawing attention for his critical views on U.S.-Israel relations.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Pro-Palestinians are not actually pro-Palestinian.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman argues that many pro-Palestinian activists are misaligned in their advocacy, focusing their efforts on condemning Israel rather than supporting genuine improvements for Palestinian well-being.

0 Politics Israel

Mamdani calls for a permanent end to NYC investments in Israel Bonds

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, has voiced his intention to support the city's permanent divestment from Israel Bonds, aligning with outgoing city comptroller Brad Lander's decision in 2023 to stop investing in these government debt securities.

Communities ›

0 Communities Leadership

Supporting the people who hold the center: A community relations imperative

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish community relations professionals are facing unprecedented challenges, from rising antisemitism and threats to democracy to internal polarization.

0 Communities Ethics

What I learned about life from preparing the dead

Austin Albanese in Forward

Austin Albanese shares his transformative experiences working with a chevra kadisha, a traditional Jewish burial society, which played a pivotal role in his journey as a convert to Judaism.

0 Communities Leadership

Conservative Judaism’s procedural paralysis

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi Joshua Rabin reflects on Conservative Judaism's focus on procedural debates, such as interfaith wedding officiation, arguing these discussions overshadow more pressing systemic issues.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

Lessons from Red Lobster

eJewishPhilanthropy

Dave Sorani, CEO of the Jewish Grad Organization (JGO), draws inspiration from Red Lobster's corporate resurgence to discuss strategic growth in the Jewish community.

0 Leadership Education

It’s not in Heaven: The future of Judaism is here and now

eJewishPhilanthropy

Daphne Macedonia addresses the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, emphasizing the importance of active involvement in Judaism, especially by the younger generation.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

Christopher Eisgruber’s Moronic Inferno

Paul du Quenoy in Tablet

Princeton University's President Christopher Eisgruber's new book, while arguing in favor of academia's role in protecting free speech, is critiqued for its self-congratulatory tone and apparent neglect of significant issues on campuses.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ shows the impossibility of providing aid in Gaza. But will it lead to real change?

Olivia Haynie in Forward

"The Voice of Hind Rajab," a film by Kaouther Ben Hania, dramatizes the tragic death of a young Palestinian girl, Hind Rajab, during the 2024 Israeli invasion of Gaza.

Food ›

0 Food History

Russ & Daughters celebrates 111 years of Jewish New York history with a new cookbook

Rachel Ringler in JTA

Russ & Daughters, an iconic Jewish appetizing institution in New York, celebrates its 111-year history with the release of a new cookbook, "Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing."

0 Food Education

Eat Your Way to Health

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Dr. Jennie Berkovich, a pediatrician and education director at the Jewish Orthodox Medical Association, advocates for the perspective of 'food as medicine,' highlighting how specific foods like honey and turmeric can support children's health alongside a balanced diet.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

The surprising thing I learned about my tough-as-nails Bubby

Lisa Mayer in Forward

Lisa Mayer reflects on the life and character of her grandmother, Rebbetzin Weintraub, unveiling her surprising romantic past.

0 Culture Ethics

Why my family is giving up impulse purchases for Rosh Hashanah this year

Erin Beser in JTA

Erin Beser reflects on her family's decision to forgo impulse purchases during Rosh Hashanah as a tribute to her late mother and a commitment to values over materialism.

0 Culture Ethics

Malcolm Gladwell’s Fake Apology

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet

Malcolm Gladwell's public apology for his performance at a 2022 MIT panel reveals a more profound issue with his approach to journalism.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

A Book for This Season: Liana Finck’s “Passing for Human”

Guest Blogger in Lilith

Liana Finck's graphic memoir "Passing for Human" is a profound exploration of self-discovery and acceptance, framed within a Jewish context of teshuvah, or return to one's true self.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Leadership

Messages from God

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin critiques the Charedi tendency to interpret disasters as divine messages that align with their worldview, particularly in light of recent tragic events.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

Robert Jay Lifton, pioneering scholar of Nazi doctors and Jewish memory, dies at 99

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Renowned psychiatrist and scholar Robert Jay Lifton, who passed away at 99, was a pivotal figure in Holocaust and Jewish studies, particularly through his work on The Nazi Doctors, which explored the role of physicians in the Holocaust.

0 Holocaust Politics

LA Holocaust museum retracts social media post that said, ‘Never again can’t only mean never again for Jews’

Philissa Cramer in JTA

The Los Angeles Holocaust Museum recently faced backlash for an Instagram post suggesting that the phrase "Never Again" should not solely refer to Jewish experiences.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Torah

The Nature Of Theodicy

Chaim Trachtman in Lehrhaus

In this exploration of theodicy through the lens of the Book of Iyyov, Chaim Trachtman delves into why this particular biblical text uniquely captures the struggle of understanding the justice of God in a seemingly indifferent universe.

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