for Thursday, October 23, 2025

Antisemitism ›

Austin Petersen in Tablet

The article explores the troubling trend of the liberty movement's ideological shift towards antisemitism and alt-right extremism, epitomized by a resurgence of pro-Hitler sentiments and conspiracy theories within some libertarian circles.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

650+ US rabbis sign letter opposing Zohran Mamdani and the ‘political normalization’ of anti-Zionism

Grace Gilson in Forward

As the New York mayoral election approaches, over 650 U.S. rabbis and cantors have signed a letter opposing frontrunner Zohran Mamdani due to his anti-Zionist rhetoric.

0 Politics Communities

This Is Not A Hostage

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Rabbi Natan Slifkin critiques a protest organized by the Ateres Shlomo yeshiva, illustrating the gulf between the Charedi community and larger Israeli society.

0 Politics Antisemitism

ADL calls for antisemitism questions as NYC mayoral candidates debate for a 2nd and final time

JTA

In the heated final debate of the New York City mayoral race, candidates Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are set to address rising concerns of antisemitism, as prompted by the Anti-Defamation League's Jonathan Greenblatt.

0 Politics Israel

JD Vance just made a critical error in Israel — and time to curb Hamas is running short

Dan Perry in Forward

Dan Perry critiques the approach taken by Vice President JD Vance, along with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, during their diplomatic visit to Israel focused on the Gaza crisis.

0 Politics Israel

If Mamdani is the future of the Democratic party, how will Jews respond?

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Zohran K. Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate with views perceived as hostile to Israel, is causing a stir among Jewish leaders concerned about his potential influence on the Democratic Party's stance towards Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Conflicted Emotions and Unfinished Wars

Emes Ve-Emunah

This reflective piece grapples with conflicting emotions around contemporary Israeli military actions against Hamas and the internal divide within Jewish communities regarding military service.

0 Politics Antisemitism

NJ Republican gubernatorial nominee faces backlash after aide says he wouldn’t take ‘money from Jews’

Grace Gilson in JTA

New Jersey Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli faced controversy after his aide, Ibrar Nadeem, made comments about not taking money from Jews at a campaign event.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A Time To Say Thank You

Jewdicious

Michael Oren's commentary highlights the intense global backlash Israel has faced over the past two years, drawing on historical antisemitic tropes reminiscent of Nazi Germany.

0 Politics Israel

Prominent Jewish figures call for sanctions on Israel: ‘The ceasefire must be the beginning, not the end.’

Grace Gilson in JTA

The article discusses a letter signed by prominent Jewish figures and celebrities, urging continued international pressure on Israel following a recent ceasefire with Hamas.

0 Politics Ethics

When advocacy works — and what it teaches us about Jewish responsibility

eJewishPhilanthropy

Warren H. Cohn discusses the successful advocacy campaign he led against the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention's appropriation of the term genocide to describe Israeli actions.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Graham Platner, populist progressive running for Senate in Maine, reveals Nazi tattoo on his chest

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Graham Platner, a progressive Democratic candidate for the Senate in Maine, is facing controversy after admitting to having a Nazi tattoo, a Totenkopf, which he claims was acquired without knowledge of its significance while drunk.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish fears about Zohran Mamdani reveal more about us than about him — and it’s a problem

Mik Moore in JTA

The piece explores the contrasting reactions within the Jewish community towards Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim candidate for New York City mayor.

0 Politics Leadership

We need a ‘Great Schlep’ from Park Avenue to Park Slope to turn out Jews against Zohran Mamdani

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove in JTA

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove's sermon argues that Zohran Mamdani's anti-Zionist rhetoric poses a significant threat to New York's Jewish community.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Maine Senate candidate comes under fire for Nazi-style tattoo

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a Marine veteran and Democrat, is embroiled in controversy over a tattoo on his chest that has been identified as resembling a Nazi symbol.

Communities ›

0 Communities Israel

Bipin Joshi was in Israel for 23 days before Oct. 7. This week, he was buried in his native Nepal.

Lee Yaron in JTA

The tragic tale unfolds around Bipin Joshi, a young man from Nepal who traveled to Israel as part of a program promising agricultural education and decent wages, which was envisioned to aid in his familial aspirations.

0 Communities Politics

Light After Night

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Four fathers, whose children became hostages of Hamas over two tumultuous years, share their harrowing experiences marked by unwavering faith, intense prayer, and the hope of eventual closure.

0 Communities Ethics

The Sandwich Generation

Jamie Betesh Carter in Tablet

The article sheds light on the "sandwich generation," which refers to middle-aged adults caring for both their children and aging parents simultaneously.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

Walls alone won’t hold: Filling the well of Jewish life

eJewishPhilanthropy

In the wake of escalating antisemitism, Jewish philanthropy has dramatically increased funding for security and advocacy efforts.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

These Jewish baked goods made the New York Times’ list of ‘25 Essential Pastries’ in NYC

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Jewish baked goods have earned a spot on The New York Times list of 25 Essential Pastries in NYC, showcasing innovative takes on traditional recipes.

0 Food Culture

Potatoes & Mushrooms with Crispy Buckwheat

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

Leah Koenig's piece in The Jewish Table creatively combines a comforting recipe for Potatoes & Mushrooms with Crispy Buckwheat with reflective musings on the cultural and moral lessons of buckwheat within both Ashkenazi cuisine and Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Buckwheat."

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Nobody wants all those menorahs in 'Nobody Wants This,' do they?

Louis Keene in Forward

Nobody Wants This, a Netflix show featuring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody as an interfaith couple, returns for a second season rife with the curious prominence of menorahs as decor.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

A revived Jewish Museum spotlights the story of Jewish endurance

PJ Grisar in Forward

The Jewish Museum in New York City has undergone a significant renovation, unveiling a core exhibition titled "Identity, Culture and Community: Stories from the Collection."

0 Culture Torah

Why the story of Noah's Ark seems timelier than ever

Lauren Hakimi in Forward

Lauren Hakimi explores the timeless relevance of the Noah's Ark narrative in the context of modern climate fiction, particularly through Charlotte McConaghy’s novel "Wild Dark Shore."

0 Culture Antisemitism

Saul Rubinek’s new one-man show asks, Is there ever a right time to play Shylock?

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Saul Rubinek stars in "Playing Shylock," a one-man show that melds his personal and artistic history with the enduring controversy of Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice."

0 Culture Antisemitism

I was a villain on 'Love is Blind.' The antisemitic backlash brought me back to Judaism

Leo Braudy in Forward

Leo Braudy, known from Netflix's "Love is Blind," shares his journey of facing antisemitic backlash after appearing on the show and how it led him back to Judaism.

0 Culture Communities

'God is my psychologist.'

Florit Shoihet in Future of Jewish

In the aftermath of conflict and societal distress, many Jewish Israelis are experiencing a shift towards religious engagement.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Communities

Every Friday for 26 years, this rabbi has circled Manhattan to inspect the eruv — even missing the birth of his 13th child. Now, he's getting help

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

Rabbi Moshe Tauber has been meticulously inspecting the eruv surrounding Manhattan for 26 years, ensuring its integrity for the Jewish community to carry items on Shabbat and festivals.

0 Jewish Law Education

Being a religious Jew: Practice, thought, feeling, belief — or something else?

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article explores the fluidity and depth of Jewish identity through the lens of Rabbi Ethan Daniel Davidson's unconventional journey towards ordination.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Politics

Still Covering Their Tracks

Nicole Wizman in Tablet

The French national railway company SNCF has long attempted to obscure its role in the Holocaust, during which it transported over 76,000 Jews to Nazi concentration camps.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

The Lie About 'Palestine' That Keeps the Middle East at War

Guy Goldstein in Future of Jewish

Guy Goldstein's guest essay argues that the commonly held view of Palestine as a still-to-be-realized state is misleading, asserting instead that the true Palestinian state is the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

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