for Saturday, October 4, 2025

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0 Politics Israel

They're lying to us about the Gaza flotillas.

Greta Thunberg, known for her climate activism, has recently been involved with the Global Sumud Flotilla, a convoy aiming to challenge the Israeli blockade of Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Hamas says it’s ready to release all Israeli hostages but does not offer clear ‘yes’ to Trump’s plan

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Hamas has indicated a willingness to release all Israeli hostages to end the war in Gaza, in response to a peace proposal by President Donald Trump, which was supported by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

0 Politics Israel

Two years after Oct. 7, even Israelis are losing faith in Israel

David Christopher Kaufman in Forward

David Christopher Kaufman analyzes a concerning trend in Israel, where emigration has begun to outpace immigration, signaling internal dissatisfaction with current leadership and policies.

0 Politics Israel

Israel to spend up to $4.1 million on Christian PR campaign in western U.S., filings show

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward

Israel's Foreign Ministry is launching a large-scale PR campaign targeting Christian audiences in the Western U.S. at an estimated cost of $4.1 million.

0 Politics Communities

Israel to spend up to $4.1M to bolster support among Christians in western US, filings show

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

In response to waning support among U.S. evangelical Christians, Israel is launching a major public relations campaign, specifically targeting Christian communities in the Western United States.

0 Politics Antisemitism

U of Maryland student government passes BDS resolution on Yom Kippur

Grace Gilson in JTA

The University of Maryland's Student Government Association passed a BDS resolution calling for boycotts and divestments from companies supporting Israel's actions in Palestine, igniting controversy due to the vote's timing on Yom Kippur.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel is endangering Diaspora Jews. We need to own up to it — and start demanding change.

Daniel Pipes in JTA

Daniel Pipes argues that Israeli actions are increasingly placing Diaspora Jews at risk, with growing antisemitism linked to perceptions of Israeli policies.

0 Politics Israel

'Pro-Palestinians' are angry that Palestinians want a ceasefire.

Avi Mayer in Future of Jewish

In this article, Avi Mayer highlights a critical divide between Gazan Palestinians yearning for an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the international pro-Palestinian activists resistant to ceasefire proposals.

0 Politics Israel

Peace in Our Time? You Never Know

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article reflects on a proposed 20-point peace plan for Israel, which, if successful, would restore Israel's international standing and expand the Abraham Accords.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

In Boston, a klezmer musician is plotting a Jewish musical revolution

Noah Hirsch-Rechter in Forward

Nat Seelen is spearheading a Jewish musical renaissance in Boston with the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music, focusing on reinvigorating Jewish musical culture in the city.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

In the last months of her life, this Palestinian photojournalist captured resilience in Gaza

Olivia Haynie in Forward

The documentary "Put Your Soul On Your Hand and Walk," by Iranian filmmaker Sepideh Farsi, portrays an intimate year-long conversation with Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona, who documented life under siege in Gaza before her death in an Israeli airstrike.

0 Television/Film Culture

Linda Lavin's final role is also one of her most Jewish

Simi Horwitz in Forward

Linda Lavin's final role in the film 'One Big Happy Family' features her as a grandmother dealing with family secrets unearthed by a DNA test, provoking a journey of self-discovery and familial redefinition.

0 Television/Film Culture

The Trailer for Season 2 of ‘Nobody Wants This’ Features a Shabbat Dinner

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

The anticipation for the second season of "Nobody Wants This," starring Adam Brody as Rabbi Noah Roklov, builds with a trailer filled with Jewish cultural elements.

0 Television/Film Politics

We lived through Oct. 7. Now we can do it again on TV — but why?

Mira Fox in Forward

Reflecting on the upcoming premieres of two TV series focusing on the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack, the article ponders the ethics and timing of dramatizing recent traumatic events.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Culture

The Story of Our Sukkah — And How You Can Build One, Too

Jodie Sadowsky in Kveller

Jodie Sadowsky shares the heartwarming story of her family's tradition of building a sukkah for Sukkot, a Jewish festival commemorating the biblical Clouds of Glory.

0 Holidays Culture

13 ways to celebrate Sukkot 2025 in New York City

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Sukkot in New York City offers a diverse array of activities that cater to different age groups and interests, reflecting the vibrant Jewish culture of the city.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

What I saw as a British rabbi after the Manchester synagogue attack punctured Yom Kippur

Rabbi Miriam Lorie in JTA

Rabbi Miriam Lorie reflects on the shocking attack on a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur, highlighting the emotional and communal impact of violence entering a sacred space at such a sacred time.

0 Antisemitism Israel

Safe Harbor. Forever.

Jewdicious

In the wake of a deadly antisemitic attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, the article discusses the rising antisemitism in the UK and the historical challenges Jews have faced globally.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Yom Kippur attack exposes link between antisemitism and national decline.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

Nachum Kaplan discusses the alarming surge in antisemitism across the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, highlighted by a deadly Yom Kippur attack in Manchester.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

Texas school district yanks YA Holocaust novel ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ after using AI to detect ‘DEI content’

Andrew Lapin in JTA

A central Texas school district has controversially removed 'The Devil's Arithmetic,' a Holocaust-themed young adult novel, during a review influenced by a new state law banning DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) content.

0 Education Communities

Innovative program at CUNY colleges retools Hillels as social service hubs for students

Peter Ephross in JTA

Facing challenges like food insecurity and mental health strain, Jewish students at CUNY colleges are benefiting from a new initiative transforming campus Hillels into holistic support centers.

Culture ›

0 Culture Music

18 Jewish Baby Names Inspired by Taylor Swift

Daci Platt in Kveller

Exploring the unique intersection of Jewish heritage and pop culture, 18 Jewish Baby Names Inspired by Taylor Swift offers a playful list of names that are meaningful in their own right but have connections to Taylor Swift's music and life.

0 Culture Jewish Law

A 91-year-old Jewish comedian walked into a pub — and out with my heart

Clara Shapiro in Forward

At 91, Dyan Forest, formerly Diana Schulman, captivates audiences with her unique blend of humor and music.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

Letters to the Editor: Keep Buying Jewish Books

Editor in Hadassah

Readers of Hadassah Magazine provide a variety of responses to the July/August 2025 issue, highlighting the importance of continuing to buy and engage with Jewish literature.

History ›

0 History Israel

REVIEW: ‘Ghosts of a Holy War’

Alan D. Abbey in Hadassah

Yardena Schwartz's "Ghosts of a Holy War" delves into the often-overlooked 1929 Hebron massacre, an event that epitomizes the complex layers of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Communities ›

0 Communities History

Jewish Life in the Western Balkans

Lori Silberman Brauner in Hadassah

Jewish communities in the Western Balkans, including Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, valiantly preserve their rich cultural and religious heritage despite historical adversities such as the Holocaust and the Yugoslav Wars.

JL;DR

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