for Thursday, September 18, 2025

Antisemitism ›

The questions the American Jewish community must ask in the face of rampant antisemitism

In the face of increasing antisemitism, as highlighted by recent statistics of anti-Jewish incidents in the U.S., the American Jewish community is urged to reconsider its approach and focus on collaborative strategies.

0 Antisemitism Sports

College athletes can help confront campus antisemitism

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College athletes are emerging as influential allies in combating antisemitism on university campuses, using their prominence and the NCAA's Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) policy to amplify messages against antisemitic actions.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Seinfeld is right: It’s time for a Jewish standard

eJewishPhilanthropy

In a recent talk, Jerry Seinfeld criticized the "Free Palestine" movement, likening it to a subtler form of hostility towards Jews than the KKK.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Combating the latest disease in America — antisemitism in healthcare

eJewishPhilanthropy

Antisemitism has emerged as a significant issue in the American healthcare system, posing risks not only to Jewish professionals but to patient care as a whole.

Education ›

0 Education Holidays

Families need more accessible ways to find meaning in Jewish holidays

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PJ Library is taking significant steps to make Jewish holidays more accessible to North American families, particularly those who might feel daunted by traditional practices.

0 Education Politics

NEH’s unprecedented $10M grant to Tikvah has some Jews celebrating and others crying foul

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward

In a controversial move, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded a groundbreaking $10.4 million grant to Tikvah, a New York-based think tank, for a Jewish Civilization Project aimed at combating antisemitism by promoting Jewish achievements in Western and American civilization.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

The Lady Rancher and the Grad Student

Dorit Rabinyan in Tablet

Dorit Rabinyan’s story follows Joe, a grad student who inherits a collection of stamps, coins, and other items from a distant uncle in Israel.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

New York Jewish leaders reckon with a potential Mamdani win

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

New York Jewish leaders are expressing apprehension over the potential mayoralty of Zohran Mamdani, given his staunch anti-Israel stance.

0 Politics Israel

The Brutal Logic of Israel’s Offensive in Gaza City

Andrew Fox in Future of Jewish

Andrew Fox, a former British Army officer, outlines the military strategy behind the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) urban offensive in Gaza City.

0 Politics Ethics

Israel's central covenant with Jews is in peril like never before

Rob Eshman in Forward

The article addresses the perilous state of Israel's social covenant with its people amidst the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

0 Politics Culture

Jerry leaves Ben & Jerry’s, progressive Jewish ice-cream giant, as company battles owner on Israel speech

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, has resigned from the company due to political pressures from owner Unilever, who he claims has stifled the brand's ability to speak on progressive political issues.

0 Politics Israel

European Commission seeks sweeping sanctions on Israel amid Gaza offensive

Grace Gilson in Forward

The European Commission has proposed sanctions against Israel in response to its intensified military operations in Gaza, marking a significant policy shift for the EU.

0 Politics Education

A record $10M federal grant to Tikvah has some Jews celebrating and others crying foul

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded its largest-ever grant of $10.4 million to Tikvah, a New York-based think tank aligned with conservative politics and Jewish education, for a Jewish Civilization Project aimed at combating antisemitism.

0 Politics Communities

With ban removed, NYC rabbis are weighing endorsements in a heated mayoral race

Grace Gilson in JTA

In light of the recent IRS policy change permitting political endorsements by religious leaders, a number of New York City rabbis are navigating new territories of political engagement during the city's contentious mayoral race.

0 Politics Israel

As Democrats shift on Israel, Josh Shapiro stands firm: ‘I don’t waffle or waver because of polling’

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party and potential future presidential candidate, maintains his strong pro-Israel stance despite a noticeable shift within the party's base, notably among younger members, who are increasingly critical of Israel.

0 Politics Television/Film

Drama about Palestinian boy is Israel’s Oscar entry amid Hollywood boycott of Israeli film institutions

Philissa Cramer in JTA

The film "The Sea," an Arabic-language drama about a Palestinian boy, has been selected as Israel's entry for the Best International Feature at the upcoming Academy Awards.

0 Politics Culture

Jews are caught in a political trap.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Jews today find themselves trapped in a political tug-of-war where both the Left and the Right exploit the Jewish story for their own purposes.

0 Politics Sports

Banners, tacks and crashes: Protests lead pro cycling team to remove ‘Israel’ from its jerseys

Louis Keene in Forward

Amid intense protests at the Vuelta a España, the Israeli cycling team, Israel Premier Tech, removed the country's name from their jerseys.

0 Politics Communities

Infinity Is the Wrong Number of Immigrants

Michael Lind in Tablet

Michael Lind argues that the U.S. should admit fewer immigrants to prevent negative economic and social impacts.

0 Politics Antisemitism

'Palestine' is a cult that hijacked every cause.

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish

Adam Hummel critiques the pervasive influence of what he terms "Palestinianism," a universal ideology that merges various social and political causes under the banner of Palestinian activism.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Torah

A Parable of Barriers

Akiva Weisinger in Lehrhaus

The tale by Akiva Weisinger retells a Hasidic parable by the Baal Shem Tov, exploring themes of illusion and divine presence, particularly during Rosh Hashanah.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

Jerry Greenfield - the Poster Child of the American Jew

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article critiques Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, for prioritizing secular social justice values over traditional Jewish values, which it argues has led many Jews to abandon their faith.

0 Culture Science

Jewish Baby Names for Science Lovers

Naomi Kaye Honova in Kveller

Exploring the intersection of Jewish heritage and scientific innovation, this article offers a delightful guide to naming your child after renowned Jewish scientists and scientific concepts.

0 Culture Music

An unprecedented, and unfinished, work of Yiddish scholarship is now an opera

PJ Grisar in Forward

Alex Weiser and Ben Kaplan have transformed the unfinished scholarly project of the Yiddish language dictionary into a chamber opera, bringing the postwar struggles of Yiddish linguists to life.

0 Culture History

NYC’s Temple Emanu-El celebrates its 180th birthday with an exhibit on Jews of the Gilded Age

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Temple Emanu-El in New York City is celebrating its 180th birthday with an exhibit showcasing the synagogue's history and highlighting prominent Jewish figures from the Gilded Age.

Music ›

0 Music Jewish Law

At YIVO, an unfinished Yiddish dictionary gets the last word — as opera

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Marking YIVO's centennial, Alex Weiser and Ben Kaplan present "The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language," a chamber opera exploring the epic but incomplete post-Holocaust effort to compile a definitive Yiddish dictionary.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Philosophy

Memory, Integrity, and the Call of the Shofar

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

Rivka Bennun Kay reflects on her final Rosh Hashanah in the UK, where she served as Senior Rabbi for the Sephardi Community, exploring themes of memory and personal integration.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

Drama about Palestinian boy stopped by IDF soldiers is Israel’s Oscar entry

Philissa Cramer in Forward

A drama titled "The Sea," focusing on a Palestinian boy's encounter with IDF soldiers, has been selected as Israel's entry for the next Oscars after winning the Ophir Award for Best Film.

Torah ›

0 Torah Jewish Law

Echoes

David Zvi Kalman in Lehrhaus

David Zvi Kalman's short story, "Echoes," cleverly imagines two modern-day students, Josh and Sara, utilizing a holographic version of Maimonides to study issues in Jewish law, specifically the intricacies of hearing the shofar on Rosh Hashanah.

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