for Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Communities ›

0 Communities Ethics

Why Jewish philanthropy should back solar for nonprofits – even after incentives end

Jewish nonprofits are encouraged to adopt solar energy as a strategy to cut operational costs and align with Jewish teachings on environmental stewardship.

0 Communities Prayer

Who wants to be a Minyanaire: How WhatsApp saved our minyan

eJewishPhilanthropy

Congregation Bnai Amoona, a Conservative synagogue in St. Louis, tackled waning minyan attendance by leveraging modern technology.

0 Communities Politics

The Israelification of Diaspora Jews

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman explores the deep transformation in the relationship between Diaspora Jews and Israel following the tragic events of October 7th.

0 Communities Ethics

Making interfaith families a valued part of Jewish communities

eJewishPhilanthropy

A recent review by the Center for Radically Inclusive Judaism highlights the ongoing challenges interfaith families face in feeling fully integrated into Jewish communities.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish exodus underway from Heritage Foundation’s antisemitism initiative over Tucker Carlson

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

The Heritage Foundation's antisemitism initiative, Project Esther, is in turmoil as seven key members and organizations resign due to the foundation's controversial defense of Tucker Carlson, following his interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes.

0 Politics Israel

2 of NYC’s 5 public pension funds are vulnerable to a mayor-backed Israel divestment push

Joseph Strauss in Forward

Debate intensifies in New York City over potential divestment from Israeli investments by City-administered pension funds, reflecting growing advocacy for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement amidst ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.

0 Politics Israel

What to know about ‘Not On Our Dime,’ Zohran Mamdani’s bill targeting donations to Israeli settlements

Shira Li Bartov in Forward

New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and NYC mayoral candidate, introduced the "Not On Our Dime" bill, targeting nonprofits that fund Israeli settlements deemed illegal under international law.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Why Jeremy Corbyn’s support for Zohran Mamdani is fueling antisemitism fears

Hannah Feuer in Forward

Jeremy Corbyn's recent support for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has reignited concerns over antisemitism due to Corbyn's controversial past with Jewish communities.

0 Politics Communities

On Erev Election Day, mayoral candidates make their last pitches to Jewish voters

JTA

As the New York City mayoral election approaches, candidates are making last-ditch efforts to connect with Jewish voters.

0 Politics Jewish Law

John Roberts will not save us — but we might just able to save ourselves

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Leah Litman's new book, "Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes," critiques the current state of the U.S. Supreme Court, focusing on the conservative majority's influence and method of jurisprudence.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish teens see a generational split in their own families over Mamdani

Benjamin Shapiro in JTA

Jewish teens in New York City are experiencing a generational divide in their families due to differing opinions on Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist candidate in the mayoral election.

0 Politics Israel

What Will Establishment Jewish Leaders Sacrifice to Defeat Mamdani?

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook

Ken Silverman's article examines the controversial dynamics within the American Jewish leadership regarding unconditional support for Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish lawyer quits Heritage Foundation’s antisemitism task force over Tucker Carlson defense

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Mark Goldfeder, CEO of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, has resigned from the Heritage Foundation's National Task Force to Combat Antisemitism.

0 Politics History

A century before Mamdani, this Jewish socialist mayoral candidate divided NYC Jews

Hannah Feuer in Forward

Morris Hillquit was a Jewish labor lawyer who ran as a Socialist candidate for New York City mayor in 1917 and 1932, advocating for public ownership, affordable housing, and lower food prices, ideas that resonate with contemporary political figures like Zohran Mamdani.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Right’s ‘Existential’ Fight over Antisemitism. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press

The article examines the growing internal conflict within the American right-wing, focusing on increasing antisemitism and its existential implications for the movement.

0 Politics Culture

The Hipster Hologram

Adam Lehrer in Tablet

Author Adam Lehrer offers a critical analysis of the political rally led by activist Zohran Mamdani in New York, painting the event as a microcosm of contemporary leftist movements that oscillate between hope and resentment.

0 Politics Communities

Zohran Mamdani, Muslim Democratic NYC candidate, looms large at Republican Jewish confab

Joseph Strauss in Forward

At the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual summit in Las Vegas, NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani became a focal point for concern among attendees.

History ›

0 History Holocaust

They tried to erase the Jews behind Europe’s most famous brands.

Andrea Baur in Future of Jewish

Andrea Baur's essay highlights the systematic expropriation of Jewish contributions to European innovation during the Nazi regime, a process known as "Aryanisation."

0 History Israel

Yitzhak Rabin was killed 30 years ago this week. Has the Jewish world forgotten?

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

The assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, which occurred 30 years ago, is fading into historical memory for many, especially those born after the 1980s.

0 History Holocaust

Hannah Senesh’s example of Jewish pride and sacrifice gains renewed attention in our anxious era

Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin in JTA

Hannah Senesh, a young Jewish poet and soldier, is experiencing a resurgence of interest through theatrical and literary portrayals, more than 80 years after her courageous actions during World War II.

0 History Holocaust

The Japanese Scholar Who Saved a Generation of Jews

Meir Soloveichik in Tablet

This engaging article by Meir Soloveichik recounts the extraordinary story of Chiune Sugihara and Setsuzo Kotsuji, two Japanese heroes who played pivotal roles in saving Jewish lives during World War II.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Did Anything Actually Happen in Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’?

Kveller Staff in Kveller

In a Slack roundtable discussion, Kveller and Hey Alma staff dissect the perplexing developments of season two of Netflix's Hot Rabbi Show, "Nobody Wants This."

0 Television/Film Culture

All the Jewish TV Coming in November 2025

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

November 2025 sees a few "Jew-ish" TV offerings, primarily featuring Jewish actors rather than explicitly Jewish content.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Communities

She just wants to be a good person. But she’s overwhelmed by the state of the world

Beth Harpaz in Forward

A reader writes to the Bintel Brief about feeling overwhelmed by global issues while trying to honor the Jewish values of her late grandmother.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

John Irving always felt like an outsider — is that all he thinks there is to Jewishness?

PJ Grisar in Forward

John Irving's latest novel, "Queen Esther," intertwines themes of Jewish identity and outsider status.

0 Literature History

John Irving’s ‘Queen Esther’

Sandee Brawarsky in Hadassah

John Irving's latest novel, "Queen Esther," explores Jewish history and identity through its protagonist, Esther Nacht, an orphan from Vienna who immigrates to New England and eventually participates in the Zionist movement in Mandatory Palestine.

Israel ›

0 Israel Communities

Finding a Way Back to Normal

Uriel Heilman in Hadassah

As Israel navigates the aftermath of its longest war, the nation faces a complex journey toward recovery and normalcy.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Most Dangerous Antisemite in America

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article discusses the perceived antisemitism of Tucker Carlson, arguing that he is a more dangerous antisemite than Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive New York mayor.

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

Harrisburg diocese condemns Auschwitz gates in Catholic school’s Halloween float

Grace Gilson in JTA

A Catholic school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, faced backlash after including a replica of the Auschwitz gates in its Halloween parade.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

The role of digital literacy in the fight against online antisemitism

eJewishPhilanthropy

In the face of rampant online antisemitism and conspiracy theories, digital literacy emerges as a critical tool to combat misinformation.

0 Education Antisemitism

Longtime higher ed leader Gordon Gee says fear, not free speech, is ruling America’s campuses

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Gordon Gee, a veteran in academic leadership, addresses the pervasive climate of fear overshadowing free speech on American campuses.

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