for Thursday, October 2, 2025

Holidays ›

0 Holidays History

5 Things You Didn't Know About Yom Kippur

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish

Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, is rich in traditions and historical significance that extend beyond its commonly known aspects of fasting and prayer.

Music ›

0 Music Politics

Rapper Azaelia Banks announces performance in Israel to mark anniversary of Oct. 7

Grace Gilson in JTA

Azealia Banks, the outspoken and often polarizing rapper, has announced a performance in Tel Aviv on October 9th as part of a broader visit to Israel, aligning with the two-year remembrance of the Hamas attacks on October 7th.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Mamdani, appearing on ‘The View,’ earns applause for calling Gaza war a ‘genocide’

Andrew Lapin in JTA

During an appearance on The View, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani described the situation in Gaza as a genocide, garnering applause from the audience.

0 Politics Communities

Andrew Cuomo apologizes to Orthodox Jews for past handling of COVID-19 restrictions

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Andrew Cuomo has issued a video apology to Orthodox Jews for his handling of COVID-19 restrictions during his tenure as governor, particularly for actions that impacted Orthodox communities in New York.

0 Politics Israel

Why Is the 'Free Palestine' Crowd Trying to Kill the Ceasefire?

Jewdicious

The article discusses the reactions to the U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas, highlighting a divide between Gazans and international pro-Palestinian activists.

0 Politics Antisemitism

ADL deletes ‘Glossary of Extremism and Hate’ amid flurry of right-wing criticism

JTA Staff in JTA

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has removed its comprehensive online Glossary of Extremism and Hate following a surge of right-wing criticism, including from Elon Musk.

0 Politics Ethics

New aid flotilla nears Gaza coast, with Greta Thunberg and a Jewish activist on board

Philissa Cramer in JTA

A flotilla carrying over 500 activists, including Greta Thunberg and Jewish activist David Adler, is approaching Gaza to deliver aid amidst the ongoing conflict.

0 Politics Communities

‘Jews must protect themselves,’ says NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa

Joseph Strauss in JTA

In a contentious stance, NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa argues that Jewish communities should depend more on their own volunteer security groups, like Shomrim and Shmira, for safety rather than relying solely on the police, particularly after historical instances of antisemitic violence.

0 Politics Antisemitism

This is how the golden age of Diaspora Jewry ends.

Benjamin Kerstein in Future of Jewish

Benjamin Kerstein discusses the perceived rise of a politically threatening 'Red-Green Alliance' in the United States, characterized by an intersection of radical progressives and radical Muslims, which he argues is united largely by antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel’s secret ‘Esther Project’: DOJ filings reveal paid US influencer campaign amid AI-powered PR blitz

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward

Israel has initiated a strategic influence campaign, known as the Esther Project, aimed at bolstering U.S.-Israel relations through social media engagement.

Culture ›

0 Culture Holidays

The Unusual Way My Family Celebrates Yom Kippur

Mark Rothschild in Kveller

Mark Rothschild shares his unconventional Yom Kippur tradition of replacing extended synagogue services with family hikes.

0 Culture Television/Film

‘Kavalier and Clay’ could be a Jewish-American 'Ring Cycle' — what would Richard Wagner think of it?

PJ Grisar in Forward

The Metropolitan Opera's adaptation of Michael Chabon's "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" serves as a poignant response to Richard Wagner's antisemitic views, utilizing the composer's musical style to critique his ideology.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

All the Jewish TV Coming in October 2025

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

October 2025 is brimming with Jewish-themed TV content, offering a blend of serious and lighthearted programming.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Holidays

A crucial Yom Kippur reading holds a scathing lesson on Gaza

Sruli Fruchter in Forward

The reading of the Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur serves as a potent reminder of the danger of dehumanizing others amidst personal or communal redemption.

0 Ethics Politics

Who by ICE, and who by mercy? An Unetanah Tokef for immigration court

Rabbi Michael Meyerstein in JTA

Rabbi Michael Meyerstein reflects on his experience as a court observer in U.S. immigration courts during the Jewish High Holidays, drawing parallels with the Unetanah Tokef, a traditional Yom Kippur prayer.

0 Ethics Holidays

To forgive is not to forget

eJewishPhilanthropy

As Yom Kippur approaches, Rabbi David Stav reflects on the challenge of forgiveness amidst division within the Jewish community.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

On Yom Kippur, the scales are in the balance. Radical kindness can tip them.

Rabba Sara Hurwitz in JTA

In her reflective piece, Rabba Sara Hurwitz emphasizes the urgent need for radical kindness, particularly in times of division within the Jewish community.

Communities ›

0 Communities History

Julius Jay Tanenbaum, naval veteran and real estate developer, dies at 99

JTA Staff in JTA

Julius Jay Tanenbaum, a WWII naval veteran and influential real estate developer, passed away at 99, just shy of his centennial.

0 Communities Holidays

A Yom Kippur prayer for a year of healing for Israel

eJewishPhilanthropy

As Israel grapples with the aftermath of recent conflicts and unprecedented challenges, the country's healthcare system stands as a symbol of resilience, embodying the collective determination to heal both physically and psychologically.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Roasted Tzimmes Platter

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

Leah Koenig explores the traditionally polarizing Ashkenazi dish tzimmes, offering a modern take with a roasted variety featuring sweet potatoes, carrots, red onions, and fennel, dressed with honey, lemon, and ginger.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Culture

Three Jewish Ways To Fight (Your) Demons

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

The article by Rivka Bennun Kay explores Jewish historical and textual approaches to confronting personal and communal challenges, metaphorically framed as "demons."

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Do Women Exist?

Daniel Kodsi in Tablet

The article explores the contentious issue of whether female-only spaces and sports competitively segregated by biological sex are justified.

Torah ›

0 Torah Philosophy

Divine Companionship in the Tokhahah: A Textual Analysis

Milton Torres-Ceron in Lehrhaus

Milton Torres-Ceron's analysis of Leviticus 26, the Tokhahah, explores the juxtaposition of divine punishment and companionship through linguistic and thematic patterns.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

'Free speech' is a free pass for antisemitism.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman critiques the misuse of free speech as a cover for antisemitic rhetoric, particularly against Israel and Jews.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

Dozens of Northwestern students face penalties for boycotting required antisemitism training video

Grace Gilson in JTA

Following a boycott by Northwestern University students against a mandated antisemitism training video, the university clarified fewer than three dozen students were penalized, not hundreds.

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