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In Israel, public tributes to Charlie Kirk include a street naming, a mural and a missile in Gaza

Grace Gilson in JTA

Charlie Kirk, the American conservative activist and CEO of Turning Point USA, has been posthumously honored in Israel following his assassination in Utah.

0 Politics Israel

'A long record of failure': Is it time to put the two-state solution to rest?

Nora Berman in Forward

Nora Berman discusses the book "Tomorrow Is Yesterday" by Hussein Agha and Robert Malley, which critiques the United States' mediation role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and questions the viability of the two-state solution.

0 Politics Israel

Mamdani reiterates vow to arrest Netanyahu as poll shows NYers prefer him over any opponent on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has confirmed his commitment to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if elected, based on an International Criminal Court warrant for alleged war crimes.

0 Politics Culture

How Did We Become So Polarized?

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article examines the current intense polarization in American political life, attributing it to a deepening ideological gap between progressive and conservative values.

0 Politics Culture

At least 5 countries have said they will or could boycott Eurovision if Israel is included

Grace Gilson in JTA

At least five countries, including Ireland and the Netherlands, have announced their intention to boycott the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates, citing the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

0 Politics Antisemitism

GOP Rep. Nancy Mace to Jewish progressive: ‘I have a good surgeon if you ever want to get your nose done’

Andrew Lapin in JTA

In a recent exchange on social media, GOP Rep. Nancy Mace made an antisemitic remark to Jewish progressive Rep. Sara Jacobs, suggesting she consider getting a "nose job."

0 Politics Culture

What Killed Charlie Kirk

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet

Liel Leibovitz's article explores the societal factors that have contributed to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, emphasizing deep-rooted changes in American social norms and institutional failures.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ashley Hinson emerges as odds-on favorite to succeed Ernst in the Senate

Emily Jacobs in Jewish Insider

Ashley Hinson, currently a U.S. Representative from Iowa, has become the leading candidate to replace Senator Joni Ernst, who is not seeking re-election.

0 Politics Israel

Dan Goldman’s primary emerging as bellwether for the staying power of pro-Israel Democrats

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

The upcoming primary race for New York's Dan Goldman's congressional seat is seen as a significant indicator of the influence of pro-Israel Democrats in an increasingly progressive district.

0 Politics Israel

Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker’s interrogator out to trip up Israel supporters

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Isaac Chotiner, a staff writer for The New Yorker, has garnered attention for his confrontational interview style, particularly with those defending Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Israel's attack against Hamas in Qatar was successful.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Israel conducted an unprecedented airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting top Hamas leaders during a meeting, aiming to disrupt hostage-for-ceasefire negotiations.

0 Politics Communities

Brad Lander calls for ‘coalition of anti-Zionists and liberal Zionists’ in appearance with Zohran Mamdani

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Brooklyn's comptroller, Brad Lander, proposed a coalition of anti-Zionists and liberal Zionists to combat issues in Gaza, during a speech at a Jewish progressive event organized by Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ).

0 Politics History

He showed Americans the visceral horrors of the Third Reich — what would he think of Trump's US?

Terrence Petty in Forward

Revisiting William L. Shirer's experiences in Nazi Germany, this article draws parallels between the totalitarian tendencies Shirer observed and contemporary politics in the United States under former President Donald Trump.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Why Nazi comparisons triggered Trump after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Jacob Kornbluh examines President Donald Trump's controversial reactions to accusations of nazi affiliations following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

Everyone thought I was crazy for majoring in religious studies. Here’s why it matters now more than ever.

Mira Fox in Forward

Mira Fox reflects on choosing religious studies as a college major, a decision that met skepticism from her secular Jewish family concerned about practicality and employability.

0 Education Communities

Widening the frame: Rethinking how we understand impact in Jewish learning

eJewishPhilanthropy

The Jim Joseph Foundation is advocating for a broader, more inclusive understanding of Jewish learning impacts.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

New York is failing to protect its Jewish citizens.

Rabbi Shmuley in Future of Jewish

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach recounts a summer of increasing antisemitism he faced across Europe, exacerbated further by a recent incident in New York.

0 Antisemitism Education

Academia fights Donald Trump, but not antisemitism.

Ted Goldstein in Future of Jewish

Ted Goldstein critiques Ivy League universities for prioritizing their battle against the Trump administration over addressing antisemitism on campus.

Culture ›

0 Culture Antisemitism

Charlie Kirk kept a ‘Jewish Sabbath.’ What did he mean by that?

Mira Fox in Forward

Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative group Turning Point USA, who was killed in 2025, expressed a complex relationship with Jewish customs and the idea of a 'Christian Sabbath'.

0 Culture Holidays

Sounds of My Youth

Efraim Jaffe in Jewish Action

Efraim Jaffe recounts a poignant Rosh Hashanah experience that intertwines memories of his past with his present spiritual journey.

0 Culture Ethics

The sword has been unsheathed again

eJewishPhilanthropy

Drawing inspiration from a Talmudic story that parallels today's polarizing climate, Rabbi Benjamin Berger reflects on the unsettling trend of ideological violence, including the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

0 Culture History

Americans and Their Demons

Maggie Phillips in Tablet

Following a shooting in Minneapolis that many describe as "demonic," the article explores America's current fascination with demons and spiritual warfare.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

This Jewish comedy was the summer's sleeper hit — and you've probably never heard of it

Isaac Zablocki in Forward

In a challenging landscape for theaters dominated by streaming options, the Jewish dark comedy "Bad Shabbos" has emerged as a major success story, grossing over $1.5 million and becoming a hit at New York's Quad Cinema.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Ethics

Cosmetics firm Weleda to examine Nazi ties amid revelation of its role in Dachau experiments

Toby Axelrod in JTA

The European cosmetics firm Weleda is reevaluating its history after revelations of its involvement in Nazi-era human experiments at the Dachau concentration camp.

0 Holocaust Communities

‘You Will Survive’

Magali Druscovich in Tablet

The article chronicles the life of Francisco Wichter, a Holocaust survivor who triumphed over unimaginable adversity.

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0 Communities Politics

Buenos Aires mayor vows to punish teacher who waved Palestinian flag during school ceremony

Juan Melamed in JTA

In Buenos Aires, disciplinary action is being taken against Federico Puy, an elementary school teacher and union leader, for unfurling a Palestinian flag and expressing solidarity with Palestinian teachers and children during a school event on Teachers Day.

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