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0 Politics Ethics

Personality disorders explain the 'Palestine' obsession.

Lucy in Future of Jewish

Lucy Tabrizi's essay contends that the traits associated with Cluster B personality disorders—such as borderline, narcissistic, histrionic, and antisocial tendencies—manifest in the behaviors of contemporary activism.

0 Politics Communities

Pro-Palestinian arsonist sentenced to 19 years in prison for bombing police car in Berkeley

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Casey Goonan, a pro-Palestinian activist, was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for firebombing a police vehicle and attempting other incendiary attacks during protests in Berkeley, California, in 2024.

0 Politics Israel

Why was Netanyahu wearing a QR code at the UN, and where did it lead?

Hannah Feuer in Forward

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used an unconventional marketing tactic during his address at the United Nations General Assembly, wearing a jacket adorned with a QR code.

0 Politics Television/Film

An open letter opposing the Israeli film boycott, signed by Liev Schrieber, Mayim Bialik and others, is making the rounds in Hollywood

Andrew Lapin in JTA

A major controversy has erupted in Hollywood as approximately 1,200 prominent figures, including actors Liev Schrieber and Mayim Bialik, have signed an open letter opposing a boycott of the Israeli film industry.

0 Politics Culture

The Kirk Conundrum

Emes Ve-Emunah

Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, an evangelical Christian leader, numerous Orthodox Jewish institutions and leaders publicly mourned his death, highlighting his advocacy for Jewish values and Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Report: In first for a US tech giant, Microsoft terminates Israeli military use of its software

Grace Gilson in JTA

Microsoft has revoked Israeli military access to its Azure cloud platform, making it the first U.S. tech company to penalize Israel amid its conflict in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu vows at UN to ‘finish the job’ in Gaza, after dozens of representatives walk out

Grace Gilson in JTA

Speaking at the United Nations amidst widespread protests and a near-empty assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu committed to decisively dealing with Hamas remnants in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

An isolated Netanyahu takes UN stage amid pushback from Trump and Abbas

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the United Nations General Assembly amid escalating political tensions and opposition from global leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

0 Politics Israel

Trump is finally absolutely right about something in the Middle East

Dan Perry in Forward

In a surprising move, former U.S. President Donald Trump critiqued Israeli plans to annex parts of the West Bank, warning of severe global backlash.

0 Politics Communities

Manhattan synagogue says it won’t host Mamdani on Yom Kippur, following mayoral candidate’s Rosh Hashanah service in Brooklyn

Grace Gilson in JTA

The article details the controversy surrounding New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's engagement with Jewish communities in the city.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The ADL doesn’t speak for New York Jews' concerns, says Zohran Mamdani

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has clashed with Jonathan Greenblatt and the ADL over his perceived neglect of Jewish community concerns, particularly given his critical stance on Israel.

0 Politics Israel

I wrote Netanyahu’s UN speech.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's piece, presented as a fictional draft of a UN speech delivered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizes the achievements and moral standing of Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Let’s Block Everything

Marc Weitzmann in Tablet

Marc Weitzmann explores France's current social and political climate, marked by widespread dissatisfaction and protests against government economic policies, such as pension reforms and canceled holidays, intended to address national debt.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Holocaust survivor Rita Zohar brings lived history to Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut ‘Eleanor the Great’

Grace Gilson in JTA

Rita Zohar, an 81-year-old Holocaust survivor, channels her own experiences of resilience and loss in her portrayal of Bessie Stern in Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great."

0 Holocaust History

Aron Bell, last of the Bielski brothers whose famed brigade saved 1,200 Jews, dies at 98

Grace Gilson in JTA

Aron Bell, the last surviving member of the Bielski brothers, passed away at 98.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

10 Classic Jewish Comfort Reads

Leah Grisham in Kveller

Fall is the perfect time to explore a list of Jewish comfort reads curated to uplift and perhaps deepen one's connection to Jewish culture and spirituality, particularly during the High Holidays.

0 Literature Culture

REVIEW: ‘Cammy Sitting Shiva’

Douglas C. MacLeod, Jr. in Hadassah

Cary Gitter's debut novel, "Cammy Sitting Shiva," explores the nuanced and individualistic process of grieving through its protagonist, Cammy Adler.

0 Literature Culture

REVIEW: ‘Autocorrect’

Bryan Schwartzman in Hadassah

Etgar Keret's new collection, "Autocorrect," offers a series of surreal and speculative short stories that explore themes of human loneliness and the bizarre.

0 Literature Culture

Cheating partners, antisemitic neighbors, and lost loves populate these Jewish worlds

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Jennifer Moses' short story collection, "You've Told Me Before," explores intricate Jewish worlds filled with relational conflicts, ranging from infidelity to antisemitism and unrequited love.

0 Literature Politics

This Israeli dystopian novel is becoming the Jewish state's reality

Sruli Fruchter in Forward

Yishai Sarid's dystopian novel, "The Third Temple," offers a grim vision of an authoritarian Israel governed by a corrupt monarchy and religious fanatics, drawing unsettling parallels with current Israeli politics under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

History ›

0 History Culture

Il Duce and the Jews

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books

"Il Duce and the Jews" highlights David Modigliani's podcast "Pack One Bag," exploring his Italian Jewish family's experiences under Fascist rule and their gripping escape to the United States.

0 History Holocaust

No, Israel is not born of the Holocaust.

Alan Mairson in Future of Jewish

Alan Mairson challenges the notion that the State of Israel was born out of the Holocaust, a narrative popularized by figures like journalist Ezra Klein.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

That Time Stephen Colbert Blew the Shofar on ‘The Late Show’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, has frequently embraced Jewish traditions with humor and respect.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

Apple TV+ shelves ‘The Savant,’ a Jessica Chastain thriller inspired by ADL’s secretive anti-extremism unit

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

Apple TV+ has postponed the release of "The Savant," a series starring Jessica Chastain inspired by the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) secretive anti-extremism unit.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Education

Between the Piaseczna Rebbe and Rav Kook: The Case for Expressing Religious Emotions

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

Rivka Bennun Kay's article delves into the debate on expressing religious emotions within Judaism, drawing comparisons between the philosophies of Rabbi Klonimus Kalman Shapira (the Piaseczna Rebbe), Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak Kook, and Rav Soloveitchik.

Communities ›

0 Communities Education

Flat Earth reaches Israel

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

The belief in a Flat Earth has intriguingly reached Israel, as detailed by Natan Slifkin.

Art ›

0 Art Holocaust

A mural dedicated to Holocaust memory — in Babylonian, Yiddish and Chinese

PJ Grisar in Forward

Ella Ponizovsky-Bergelson's mural, "Lay-lah Lay-lah," was unveiled at the Holocaust Memorial Plaza in Philadelphia, offering a poignant tribute through its multilingual narrative.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Leadership

In the fight against antisemitism, passion isn’t enough

eJewishPhilanthropy

Amid a resurgence of antisemitism in the United States, the Jewish community has responded with an outpouring of organization and funding, yet questions about efficacy remain.

0 Antisemitism Politics

TikTok’s U.S. takeover: Will it curb antisemitic content?

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

With TikTok's U.S. operations set to be taken over by new American owners, questions arise about the platform's approach to antisemitic content.

Sports ›

0 Sports Politics

European soccer reportedly set to ban Israel over Gaza war, blocking it from World Cup qualification

Louis Keene in Forward

The European soccer governing body, UEFA, is reportedly considering a ban on Israel from international competition, which would block Israel from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Education ›

0 Education Philosophy

The West’s Missing Pages

Maggie Phillips in Tablet

St. John's College is launching a Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Classics (MAMEC) program, inspired by the rich intellectual traditions of Jewish and Muslim thought and their impact on the Western canon.

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