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Cameron Kasky, Jewish Parkland shooting survivor, is running for Congress on platform to ‘stop funding genocide’

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Cameron Kasky, known for his activism after surviving the Parkland shooting, has announced his candidacy for New York's 12th Congressional District.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Democrats urge Senate to oppose Trump’s pick for antisemitism envoy ahead of confirmation hearing

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

In a rare move, 18 House Democrats, including several Jewish lawmakers, publicly urged the Senate to reject the nomination of Yehuda Kaploun as the State Department's Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, citing his partisan rhetoric and lack of moral authority.

0 Politics Israel

How Israel Lost The Media War: Part Two

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

Gary Rosenblatt discusses the ideological shift in mainstream media, particularly The New York Times, regarding coverage of the Gaza war and Israel.

0 Politics Ethics

Israel's reputation is in free fall. One radical change could help

Sruli Fruchter in Forward

As Israeli settler violence in the West Bank escalates without significant governmental intervention, public support for Israel, especially among Americans, continues to decline.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Exclusive: In bid for Nadler’s seat, Jack Schlossberg makes Jewish security his first priority

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Jack Schlossberg, grandson of John F. Kennedy, is making Jewish security a priority in his congressional campaign for New York's 12th District, a heavily Jewish area.

0 Politics Leadership

Waiting Game

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article explores the latest developments in Israel's political landscape regarding the contentious draft law affecting yeshivah students, with Prime Minister Netanyahu caught in the middle of negotiations between his coalition and chareidi parties.

0 Politics Israel

Just Say No to Palestine

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article discusses the potential shift in US policy towards supporting a Palestinian state under former President Trump's administration, particularly through a UN-backed resolution and the proposed "Deal of the Century."

0 Politics History

As Trump officials cozy up to Germany's far right, everything alt is neu again

Terrence Petty in Forward

The article explores the historical and contemporary connections between American and German far-right movements, focusing on the German-American Bund of the 1930s and the current relationship between Trump's MAGA movement and Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish conservatives are looking to JD Vance to draw a line against the antisemitic right. He hasn’t delivered.

Joseph Strauss in JTA

At a recent Jewish Leadership Conference, notable Jewish conservatives, including Ben Shapiro and Bari Weiss, expressed concern over the rising antisemitic sentiment among certain figures on the right, particularly focusing on Vice President JD Vance.

0 Politics Leadership

His successor wants to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu. NYC Mayor Eric Adams just sat down with him in Israel.

Philissa Cramer in JTA

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is currently in Israel, meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite the controversial stance of his imminent successor, Zohran Mamdani, who has pledged to arrest Netanyahu if he visits NYC.

0 Politics Israel

Israel is paying for the West's moral narcissism.

Paul Friesen in Future of Jewish

Paul Friesen criticizes what he perceives as the West's ineffective approach to Middle East peace, characterizing it as an exercise in moral vanity rather than a productive strategy.

0 Politics Israel

Farewell to the Abraham Accords

Lee Smith in Tablet

The article by Lee Smith examines the complicated legacy of the Abraham Accords and the geopolitical dynamics between the United States, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.

0 Politics Antisemitism

‘Confused young groypers’: Jewish Republicans reckon with resurgent antisemitism on the right

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

The rise of antisemitic sentiments and rhetoric in certain segments of the American political right has become a significant concern even among pro-Israel Jewish Republicans.

0 Politics Israel

Palestinian identity politics makes peace with Israel impossible.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article argues that Palestinian identity politics complicate any potential peace with Israel, emphasizing the fragmented Palestinian political landscape.

0 Politics Israel

A new scheme dishonoring victims of Oct. 7 — hatched by Israel's own government

Dan Perry in Forward

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the Israeli government's response to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Vance, Tucker, Ner Yisrael and R. Feldman

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin addresses the controversy surrounding R. Aharon Feldman's support of R. Yitzchak Yosef’s opposition to IDF enlistment, apologizing for previously generalizing the Baltimore Jewish community's views.

Culture ›

0 Culture Antisemitism

Vacationing While Jewish (It’s never just a vacation.)

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish

Hana Raviyt Schank's essay details her experiences at a yoga retreat in Malta, shedding light on the cultural clashes and ignorance surrounding Jewish identity and Israel.

0 Culture Communities

Good Things Come in Small Packages

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In an insightful piece by Cindy Scarr, the journey of transforming a tiny Brooklyn kitchen into a functional and stylish space is detailed.

0 Culture Language

I Embody This Yiddish Word More Than Any Other

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Lior Zaltzman explores the Yiddish word "klutz," which describes a clumsy or awkward person, and reflects on how she embodies this term's spirit.

0 Culture History

Jewish Actor Saul Rubinek Thinks of His Zayde Every Night Before Performing “Playing Shylock”

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Saul Rubinek, a son of Holocaust survivors, performs his play "Playing Shylock" at New York's Polonsky Shakespeare Center, where he explores Jewish identity and antisemitism.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Yes, LoveShackFancy Carries Judaica

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

LoveShackFancy, known for its vintage-inspired, floral aesthetic, surprisingly offers Judaica items, including a $300 menorah adorned with pink flowers.

Communities ›

0 Communities Leadership

Surging LGBTQ enrollment in Jewish seminaries signals ‘astounding’ shift in US rabbinate

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward

The landscape of the American rabbinate is undergoing a dramatic shift, as reflected by recent studies showing that over half of non-Orthodox rabbinical students identify as LGBTQ+.

0 Communities Israel

By the thousands, IDF Lone Soldiers find support and services at unique Tel Aviv Errands Day

Shanna Fuld in JTA

In a remarkable show of support, over 4,000 IDF Lone Soldiers participated in a recent "Yom Siddurim" (Errands Day) event in Tel Aviv, organized by the Friends of the IDF-Nefesh B'Nefesh Lone Soldiers Program.

0 Communities History

Heaven on a Hilltop

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In the aftermath of World War II, Rav Chaim Yitzchok Chaikin, alongside two fellow Holocaust survivors, established a pivotal yeshivah in the French town of Aix-les-Bains.

0 Communities History

To Me, He’s Alive

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr's reflection on the tumultuous period following Simchat Torah 2023 interweaves personal experience with communal trauma as she participates in Shabbaton gatherings for families of hostages.

0 Communities Music

The Moment: Issue 1087

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

In a recent Minneapolis event, renowned Jewish musicians Abie Rotenberg and Joey Newcomb led a community in a heartfelt kumzitz, highlighting stories that resonated deeply with young professionals on journeys towards Torah observance.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Family First Inbox: Issue 969

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The issue of Family First features discussions on various contemporary challenges within Jewish communities.

0 Communities Politics

Some Black Jews feel more ostracized from Jewish communities post-Oct. 7, survey finds

Hannah Feuer in Forward

Following the attacks on October 7, 2023, many Black Jews have felt more marginalized within Jewish communities, according to a survey by the Black Jewish Liberation Collective.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

REVIEW: ‘Hunting in America’

Bryan Schwartzman in Hadassah

Tehila Hakimi's novel "Hunting in America," translated by Joanna Chen, explores cultural dislocation through the lens of an Israeli woman's alienation in an American tech workplace.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Groypers - Making Antisemitism Great Again

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article explores the disturbing rise of antisemitism within certain segments of American conservatism, focusing on the influence of figures like Nick Fuentes and Tucker Carlson.

Torah ›

0 Torah Culture

Parshas Toldos: 5786

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Cindy Scarr's reflections on Parshas Toldos explore the duality of Eisav's and Yaakov's lives as described in the Torah.

0 Torah Jewish Law

Rabbi Joseph Hirsch Dünner (Ritzad): A (Mostly) Forgotten Pioneer of Academic Talmud

Isaac Roszler in Lehrhaus

Rabbi Joseph Hirsch Dnner (Ritzad) was a pioneering but largely overlooked academic scholar of the Babylonian Talmud, influential in combining traditional learning with modern critical methods.

Art ›

0 Art History

The world's oldest known medieval Judaica relic is now its most valuable, too

Noah Hirsch-Rechter in Forward

The Toledo Museum of Art's acquisition of a 12th-century Afghan Kiddush cup, valued at $4 million, marks a significant event in the Judaica world, involving the most valuable ceremonial Judaica object ever sold.

0 Art Culture

At Christie’s, a public viewing and private sale of unique and historic menorahs

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Christie's is hosting a private sale showcasing 35 unique and historic menorahs from the collection of esteemed attorney and Judaica collector Max N. Berry, as Hanukkah approaches.

Education ›

0 Education Jewish Law

5 Ways You Can Use AI in Jewish Life

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

AI is emerging as a transformative tool in Jewish life, offering novel applications while posing potential challenges to tradition.

0 Education Israel

The strategic majority: Rethinking Israel engagement on campus

eJewishPhilanthropy

Amid rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on American college campuses, engaging students through career-oriented experiences offers a promising alternative to traditional responses like counterprotests and legal actions.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

In Israel, she's a national heroine — Americans are starting to understand why

Julia M. Klein in Forward

Hannah Senesh, an Israeli icon renowned for her heroism during World War II, is gaining recognition in the United States through Douglas Century's biography, "Crash of the Heavens."

0 Holocaust Ethics

German auction house calls off ‘shameless’ sale of concentration camp artifacts

Shira Li Bartov in Forward

A German auction house has canceled the proposed sale of hundreds of Holocaust artifacts from Auschwitz and Buchenwald following public outcry, especially criticism from Holocaust survivor groups.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Culture

It’s not GivingTuesday — it’s ‘Too-Late Tuesday’

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi Igael Iggy Gurin-Malous, writing for eJewishPhilanthropy, advocates for moving GivingTuesday to the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, as a civic ritual of gratitude and philanthropy.

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