for Tuesday, September 23, 2025

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0 Politics Israel

Israel is at a turning point with the UN. There’s one major way things could go wrong

Dan Perry in Forward

Amid shifting international dynamics, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces increasing pressures as several countries recognize a Palestinian state.

0 Politics Israel

France recognizes Palestinian statehood at UN General Assembly: ‘We must pave the way for peace’

Grace Gilson in JTA

French President Emmanuel Macron announced France's formal recognition of Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly, joining several other countries in signaling a shift in diplomatic currents.

0 Politics Culture

Annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage in Ukraine is clouded by arrests of yeshiva students in Israel

Theia Chatelle in Forward

The annual pilgrimage to Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's tomb in Uman, Ukraine, during Rosh Hashanah, is overshadowed by the Israeli government's arrest of over 100 haredi Orthodox men avoiding military service.

0 Politics Israel

Miami-Dade County’s Jewish mayor faces off against her own son over Israel bonds investment

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is caught in a family feud over the county's Israel bond investments, as her son Ted publicly calls for divestment due to his opposition to Israeli policies.

0 Politics Israel

142 countries have voted for a path to Israeli-Palestinian peace, why are these 10 countries opposed?

Hannah Feuer in Forward

142 countries have endorsed a declaration supporting a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, yet 10 nations, including the U.S., Israel, and several smaller nations like Micronesia, Tonga, and Nauru, opposed it.

0 Politics History

UK and other Western nations recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN meetings — but symbolic action won’t make statehood happen

Maha Nassar in Forward

A wave of Western countries, including the UK, Australia, and Canada, have recently recognized Palestinian statehood, marking a diplomatic shift before the UN General Assembly.

0 Politics Education

Why Trump’s antisemitism crusade is causing ‘apoplexy’ for some conservative lawyers

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

The Trump administration's campaign against antisemitism on university campuses has sparked mixed reactions within conservative legal circles.

0 Politics Israel

The ‘2-state solution’ is making its last stand at the UN. It’s time for a new approach.

Gil Troy in JTA

With the two-state solution seeming increasingly untenable, particularly in light of recent hostilities involving Hamas and other factions, Gil Troy argues for a new vision at the UN.

0 Politics Culture

How the NYC mayoral candidates are marking Rosh Hashanah

JTA

As the New York City mayoral race heats up, candidates are keen to engage with Jewish voters, especially around the time of Rosh Hashanah.

0 Politics Israel

The Other Political Violence

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart explores the nuanced discussion surrounding political violence, highlighting the often overlooked violence perpetrated by states.

0 Politics Israel

Countries begin formally recognizing Palestinian state ahead of UN General Assembly

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Several countries, including the UK, Portugal, Australia, and Canada, have formally recognized a Palestinian state ahead of the UN General Assembly.

0 Politics Israel

What Kamala Harris says about Israel, Gaza and Palestinians in her new book

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Kamala Harris's upcoming memoir, "107 Days," sheds light on the complexities she faced concerning U.S.-Israel relations and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during her vice-presidency and subsequent presidential campaign.

0 Politics Culture

JD Vance’s Sharp-Elbowed Theology

Tony Badran in Tablet

Tony Badran's article discusses the theological and cultural rifts within the American political right, focusing on figures like Tucker Carlson and JD Vance.

0 Politics Israel

And then they recognized Islamist supremacy.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article critiques recent moves by the UK, Canada, and Australia to recognize Palestinian statehood without preconditions, arguing that such decisions effectively reward Hamas' violent resistance against Israel and undermine sensible diplomacy.

Sports ›

0 Sports Leadership

Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s record-breaking Jewish basketball coach, resigns amid rumored Senate run

Jacob Gurvis in Forward

Bruce Pearl, the celebrated coach who transformed Auburn's basketball team into a national powerhouse and a staunch advocate for Jewish and Israeli causes, has unexpectedly resigned amid speculation about a potential Senate run in Alabama.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Culture

The Sweetest Revenge Against Antisemitism

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

In this powerful reflection on Rosh Hashanah and Jewish identity, Joshua Hoffman advocates for a radical act of self-love and solidarity among Jews as a counter to pervasive antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Tucker Carlson tells story about murder of Jesus at Charlie Kirk’s memorial, igniting criticism

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Tucker Carlson, speaking at Charlie Kirk's memorial, controversially likened Kirk's assassination to the biblical story of Jesus' crucifixion, which many perceived as an antisemitic trope.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

This Rosh Hashanah, give your rabbi a break

Jay Michaelson in Forward

As the Jewish community faces the complexities of the High Holidays amid the Israeli-Gaza conflict, Jay Michaelson urges congregants to "give their rabbis a break."

0 Communities Culture

A son of Sephardic Brooklyn is behind this Mizrahi minyan where women and LGBTQ Jews take center stage

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Kanisse, meaning 'synagogue' in Arabic, is an egalitarian Jewish community in New York City founded by Daniel Cayre.

0 Communities Leadership

A time for renewal and responsibility

eJewishPhilanthropy

Momentum, an organization dedicated to empowering Jewish women since 2007, plays a crucial role in connecting Jewish women globally and fostering leadership amidst crises.

Culture ›

0 Culture Holidays

Great news! The rapture is coming on Rosh Hashanah

Mira Fox in Forward

Rosh Hashanah 5786 has become the latest predicted date for the rapture, a Christian eschatological event where believers are said to ascend to heaven.

0 Culture Education

This Is the Most Controversial High Holiday Item

Daci Platt in Kveller

During the High Holidays, the plastic shofar has sparked an unexpectedly heated debate within the Jewish community.

0 Culture Holidays

What the 18Forty Team is Reading to Think About Teshuva

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, the 18Forty team shares their diverse reading list aimed at fostering introspection and personal growth during the season of teshuva.

Israel ›

0 Israel Ethics

The Valor of a Soldier, On the Eve of a New Year

Jewdicious

Edan Alexander, a former captive of Hamas, exemplifies extraordinary valor and dedication.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Shira Averbuch’s New Album Feels Like Going to a Sacred Jewish Family Service

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Shira Averbuch, an artist in residence at New York's B’nai Jeshurun Synagogue, has released her debut Hebrew-language children's album, "Shira with Shira," designed to emulate the warmth and engagement of a Jewish family service.

Education ›

0 Education Ethics

DIY Coping Packets: Helping Kids Stay Strong When Times Are Rough

Sari Kopitnikoff in Jewish Action

Sari Kopitnikoff emphasizes the importance of teaching children coping skills in the wake of traumatic events, such as the events of October 7, which have left lasting impacts on the Jewish community.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Culture

You Have a WHAT in Your Sukkah?!

Sari Kopitnikoff in Jewish Action

Sari Kopitnikoff shares creative ideas for enhancing the Sukkot experience by decorating your sukkah with unconventional and engaging elements.

0 Holidays Israel

Reflection and Gratitude

Emes Ve-Emunah

As the Jewish community approaches the year 5786 and the start of the Yomim Noraim, a time of reflection and judgment, there is a profound focus on gratitude and repentance.

0 Holidays Culture

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Rosh Hashanah

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is rich with layered traditions and historical depth beyond the familiar apples dipped in honey and the blowing of the shofar.

0 Holidays Communities

Rosh Hashanah, resilience and a lesson for an uncertain world

Contributing Author in eJewishPhilanthropy

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur remind us of the uncertainty of the future, as emphasized by the somber liturgy of Unetaneh Tokef, which declares that our destinies are beyond our control.

History ›

0 History Holidays

Sukkah in Bavaria

Rabbi Oscar M. Lifshutz in Jewish Action

"Sukkah in Bavaria" chronicles the efforts of Rabbi Oscar M. Lifshutz, a US Army Chaplain, to construct a sukkah for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot in Munich, Germany, during the post-WWII era.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

I faced network censorship in the heyday of Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore — the Trump era is different

Sybil Sage in Forward

Sybil Sage, a veteran TV writer, reflects on historical and contemporary censorship challenges in media.

Art ›

0 Art History

In these stunning psalms, everything is illuminated — including the lives of King David and Thomas More

Cathryn J. Prince in Forward

The Morgan Library & Museum's new exhibition, "Sing a New Song: The Psalms in Medieval Art and Life," showcases the rich history and cultural significance of the Psalms in medieval Judaism and Christianity.

Torah ›

0 Torah Philosophy

Trial by Water: Exodus and the Akeidah

Yisroel Benporat in Lehrhaus

Yisroel Benporat explores a novel interpretation of the Splitting of the Sea in Exodus, arguing it parallels the biblical episode of the Akeidah—the Binding of Isaac.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Holidays

On The Eve Of The Days Of Awe, Struggling With ‘Uncertain Faith’

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

On the brink of the High Holy Days, the author reflects on the tension between faith and uncertainty amidst troubling world events, particularly concerning Israel's geopolitical situation.

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