for Thursday, September 11, 2025

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What grief-born charities can teach about resilience and lasting impact

In the wake of trauma, such as the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel, families often channel their grief into charitable initiatives.

0 Communities Ethics

9/11 taught me to fear. This year, I’m choosing to hope — even when it’s hard.

Rabbi Erez Sherman in JTA

Rabbi Erez Sherman reflects on the long-term impact of 9/11, a day that defined fear for many, including himself as a young student at Columbia University.

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‘We won’t normalize it’: Friends of Ziv and Gali Berman mark twins’ 28th birthday in Hamas captivity

Tamara Zieve in Jewish Insider

On the 28th birthday of Ziv and Gali Berman, Israeli twins held captive by Hamas since October 2023, their friends and family reflect on their bond and continue to advocate for their release.

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Why Israel Blocks the Media From Gaza (And Why It’s Right)

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Nachum Kaplan argues that Israel's restriction of foreign journalists in Gaza is justified due to security concerns and the biased reporting historically exhibited by the international media.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Charlie Kirk, conservative activist who considered himself a defender of Jews and Israel, is dead at 31

Grace Gilson in JTA

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist known for his outspoken support of Israel, was fatally shot while speaking at a Utah university.

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‘Murdered for speaking truth’: Netanyahu and US Jewish leaders mourn Charlie Kirk

Louis Keene in Forward

The recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, has caused a significant stir among Israeli and American Jewish leaders.

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Teachers union head Randi Weingarten rejects congressman’s claim that she’s been silent on antisemitism

Grace Gilson in JTA

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, defended her record against claims that she has been silent on antisemitism.

0 Politics Communities

Can a park refuse a Rosh Hashanah event — after hosting an April 'egg hunt'?

Hannah Feuer in Forward

The Chabad of Bedford faces a denied permit for their annual Rosh Hashanah Tashlich ceremony at Leonard Park due to claims of a 1941 deed prohibiting religious events, despite the park hosting an April egg hunt.

0 Politics Israel

Was Israel's Attack Against Hamas in Doha, Justified?

Emes Ve-Emunah

A recent article delves into the controversial Israeli attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar and the international reaction, focusing on political divides within the U.S. concerning Israel's actions.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Other War of October 7

Jewdicious

On October 7, 2023, Israel faced not only a physical attack but also a pervasive digital onslaught, as online platforms became a battleground for anti-Israel and antisemitic narratives.

0 Politics Culture

Emma Stone, Jonathan Glazer join growing list of Hollywood figures boycotting Israeli film institutions

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Prominent Hollywood figures, including Emma Stone and Jonathan Glazer, are joining a boycott of Israeli film and cultural institutions, citing accusations of genocide and apartheid against Palestinians.

0 Politics Israel

White House condemns Israeli strike in Qatar, as sense mounts that Hamas leaders may have survived

Grace Gilson in JTA

In a contentious military action, Israel conducted a strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, prompting a rebuke from the White House.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Strikes Hamas in Qatar. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press

Israeli jets targeted Hamas leadership in Qatar, marking a significant escalation in Middle East tensions.

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They're lying to you about Israel's attack in Qatar.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article examines Israel's controversial airstrike on Hamas leaders within Doha, Qatar, highlighting the historical context of Qatar's support for Hamas.

0 Politics Communities

Getting Someone's Ear

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin shares his experiences at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem during the US Embassy’s delayed Independence Day celebration.

0 Politics Israel

Making U.S. Middle East Policy Sane Again

Lee Smith in Tablet

The analysis by Lee Smith highlights the complex dynamics of U.S. Middle East policy, focusing on a recent Israeli airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, which was implicitly endorsed by the Trump administration.

0 Politics Israel

Israel checkmates Hamas and the Arabs.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

In a bold strategic move reminiscent of past decisive actions like Operation Entebbe and the bombing of Iraq's Osirak reactor, Israel conducted a major strike against Hamas leadership in Qatar.

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Is the true Zionist ideal blind support of Israel, or loving criticism?

Caleb Espiritu-Bloomfield in Forward

The article argues that true Zionism encompasses both love for Israel and the right to critique its government's actions, drawing parallels to Baldwin's view on America.

Music ›

0 Music Gender/Identity

How Carole King moved the earth

PJ Grisar in Forward

Jane Eisner's new biography, "Carole King: She Made the Earth Move," explores the enduring legacy of the singer-songwriter as a cultural icon.

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How Mark Volman and The Turtles shaped the music industry

Jim Sullivan in Forward

Mark Volman, co-founder of The Turtles, significantly influenced the music industry through his iconic band and its popular Happy Together tours, despite battling Lewy Body Dementia.

Antisemitism ›

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How viral clips of antisemitism splinter our shared reality

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Viral clips of antisemitism, such as the recent subway incident involving a man and two Jewish women in New York, are contributing to fragmented perceptions of reality within the Jewish community.

Culture ›

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This is how New Yorkers celebrated the High Holidays at the turn of the 20th century

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

In early 20th-century New York, the Jewish community was bustling with activity during the High Holidays, as illustrated by a plea from the 1910 Postmaster General urging early mailing of holiday postcards due to high demand.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Underwritten women of the Torah step into the spotlight in a new play

Kelsey Osgood in JTA

Liba Vaynberg's new play, 'The Matriarchs,' brings often-overlooked Torah figures into the limelight through the lens of six recently bat mitzvahed Modern Orthodox girls.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

Sam Sussman’s novel is about his Jewish mom and the teasing possibility that Bob Dylan is his dad

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Sam Sussman's debut novel, "Boy from the North Country," explores themes of identity, art, and Jewish heritage under the enigmatic shadow of Bob Dylan potentially being his biological father.

Art ›

0 Art Gender/Identity

“The Matriarchs” Recasts the Torah’s Women

Guest Contributor in Lilith

Liba Vaynberg's play "The Matriarchs" reimagines biblical women from the Torah as self-assured participants in a contemporary women's Talmud study group, exploring themes of gender, faith, and identity.

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In times of crisis, we need artists to build bridges, not boycotts

eJewishPhilanthropy

Flo Low, founder of Bamah, argues against artist-led boycotts of Israeli arts institutions, advocating instead for artistic engagement that promotes dialogue and collaboration across divides.

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The Architect Shaping Israel’s Landmarks

Anna Rahmanan in Tablet

Ada Karmi-Melamede, a prominent Israeli architect, has left a profound imprint on Israel's architectural landscape, most notably through her design of the Supreme Court in Jerusalem and contributions to Ben Gurion Airport.

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0 Television/Film Culture

‘Roastmaster’ Jeff Ross’ One Man Broadway Show Is So Jewish and So Needed

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Jeff Ross, renowned as the 'Roastmaster General,' performs a deeply personal and affirming one-man show on Broadway titled "Take a Banana for the Ride."

Education ›

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Educating the educators: A trip to Israel for public school teachers

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi Amy S. Wallk, from Temple Beth El in Springfield, Massachusetts, led a group of diverse public school educators on a trip to Israel.

Ethics ›

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In Epstein’s birthday tribute, traces of his Jewish upbringing surface alongside lurid tales

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday book, crafted by Ghislaine Maxwell, has surfaced, offering a disturbing blend of lurid content and traces of Epstein's Jewish heritage.

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