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0 History Israel

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish

This engaging article from Future of Jewish showcases ten astonishing stories from Israel's history, highlighting the nation's remarkable combination of audacity, ingenuity, and survival instincts.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Trump says he and Mamdani ‘didn’t discuss’ NYC mayor-elect’s vow to arrest Netanyahu during congenial meeting

Joseph Strauss in JTA

The meeting between Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was amicable, despite the contentious political backdrop.

0 Politics Israel

There’s something missing from John Fetterman’s memoir: Israel

Louis Keene in Forward

John Fetterman's memoir, "Unfettered," surprisingly offers minimal focus on the senator's prominent, albeit controversial, support for Israel.

0 Politics Leadership

Mark Mellman, pollster who championed Democrats and Israel, dies

Ron Kampeas in Forward

Mark Mellman, a prominent Democratic pollster and staunch advocate for pro-Israel policies within the Democratic Party, passed away after a lengthy illness.

0 Politics Communities

As young Jews move away from Israel, Jewish leaders are reluctant to change their approach

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Jewish leaders convened at the Jewish Federations of North America's annual conference in Washington, D.C., grappling with the challenge of younger American Jews increasingly distancing themselves from Israel.

0 Politics Israel

The Saudis need Israel more than Israel needs the Saudis.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

In the complex geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, the diplomatic dynamics between Israel and Saudi Arabia reveal that while Saudi Arabia has long benefited from covert strategic collaboration with Israel, it is Israel's intelligence and military prowess that offer indispensable regional stabilization.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mamdani's response to synagogue protest: Condemn the language but criticize the Israel event

Joseph Strauss in Forward

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's response to a protest at Park East Synagogue in Manhattan reflects tensions around events promoting migration to Israel.

0 Politics Communities

After protest outside Manhattan synagogue, Mamdani says Israel immigration event misused ‘sacred space’

Joseph Strauss in JTA

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faces criticism following a protest against a pro-Israel immigration event at the Park East Synagogue.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Germany’s antisemitism czar says slogans like ‘From the river to the sea’ should be illegal

Shira Li Bartov in Forward

Felix Klein, Germany's Antisemitism Commissioner, has proposed legislation to criminalize pro-Palestinian slogans like "From the river to the sea," arguing they pose a threat to Israel and, by extension, are antisemitic.

0 Antisemitism Politics

‘Israel’s Friendsgiving’ protest at DC train station includes ‘Gaza’s spilled blood’ on the menu

Philissa Cramer in JTA

A controversial anti-Israel protest at Washington, D.C.'s Union Station, organized by local pro-Palestinian activists, has sparked heated reactions for echoing historical blood libel tropes against Jews.

Communities ›

0 Communities History

How a Russian samovar connects me to the old country — and my black market dealing great-great-grandmother

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Olivia Haynie reflects on how a Russian samovar in her family connects her to her Jewish ancestry and the story of her great-great-grandmother, Rivka Silberberg, who fled from the Pale of Settlement to the United States before World War I. This samovar, a relic of late 19th and early 20th-century Russian Jewish immigrant culture, symbolizes not only comfort and familiarity but also the forced migration and survival choices of her ancestors.

0 Communities Jewish Law

For kosher families in need, a new community fridge offers food — and anonymity

Hannah Feuer in Forward

Hershs Community Fridge in Skokie, Illinois, initiated by the Orthodox Jewish nonprofit Solu, offers anonymous access to kosher food for those in need, addressing the higher food costs faced by kosher-keeping families.

0 Communities Israel

To Help Israelis Heal, First Things First

Carol Ann Schwartz in Hadassah

Following the Hamas attacks in October 2023, the Gandel Rehabilitation Center at Hadassah's Mount Scopus campus was opened ahead of schedule to address urgent needs of victims.

0 Communities Politics

Can’t Israelis be humanitarians?

eJewishPhilanthropy

Ophelie Namiech, a French-Israeli humanitarian worker, explores the complexities of her identity and the perception of Israeli humanitarians in the global arena.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

Jewish group revives religious charter school fight in Oklahoma, months after test case stalled at Supreme Court

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward

Leveraging legal maneuvers in Oklahoma, the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is reviving the contentious issue of religious charter schools, a topic the U.S. Supreme Court failed to resolve in a previous deadlocked decision.

0 Education Communities

A Conversation with Incoming SPS Superintendent Ben Shuldiner

The Cholent in The Cholent

Ben Shuldiner, the incoming superintendent of Seattle Public Schools (SPS), aims to transform the district into America's top urban school system.

0 Education Politics

Jewish group revives push for public funding for religious schools that stalled at Supreme Court

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

The National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is pushing for the creation of a publicly funded virtual Jewish high school in Oklahoma, intended to test the constitutionality of government funding for religious charter schools.

0 Education Culture

Leveraging intergenerational wisdom in formal Jewish education

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish education often overlooks the invaluable resource of grandparents, who possess a wealth of cultural stories, traditions, and lived experiences.

0 Education Holocaust

AI is rewriting the Holocaust — and history at large.

Jason Steinhauer in Future of Jewish

The article addresses the profound impact of AI technology on historical discourse and public understanding, with AI-generated content blurring the lines between fact and fiction.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Politics

What the US ambassador to Poland left out when he absolved Poland of Holocaust complicity

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in JTA

In a critical response to U.S. Ambassador Thomas Rose's recent speech, Menachem Z. Rosensaft argues that absolving Poland of any Holocaust complicity overlooks the complex historical realities.

Culture ›

0 Culture Music

For ill and for good, this 'Wicked' song has become ubiquitous

Jenny Singer in Forward

"For Good," a song from the musical 'Wicked' by Jewish composer Stephen Schwartz, has transcended its Broadway origins, becoming an emotional staple at graduations and funerals.

0 Culture Television/Film

Goldie Hawn Is a Jewish Legend

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Goldie Hawn, celebrated actress and iconic personality, has always embraced her Jewish heritage, despite her father's Presbyterian background.

0 Culture History

A Proud Zionist Muses on Resilience

Stephanie Z. Bonder in Hadassah

Stephanie Z. Bonder reflects on the resilience of Israelis and Zionists, drawing personal and historical parallels to emphasize the enduring Jewish spirit despite adversity.

0 Culture Education

Yiddishkayt LA and New Lehrhaus merge. Is this good for Yiddish?

Judah Sussman in Forward

Yiddishkayt LA and New Lehrhaus, two prominent Jewish cultural organizations on the West Coast, have merged to form a stronger institution amidst the modern nonprofit landscape.

0 Culture Holidays

Hanukkah 2025: How New York City is celebrating this year

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

New York City offers a vibrant and diverse range of Hanukkah celebrations in 2025, featuring events that cater to all ages and interests.

Art ›

0 Art Politics

Judy Chicago’s feminist art lands in Tel Aviv — igniting a boycott call and hard questions about Israel

Karen Chernick in JTA

Judy Chicago's feminist art exhibit, "What If Women Ruled the World?," at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, has sparked controversy amid ongoing tensions in the region.

0 Art History

From Buenos Aires to Warsaw, ‘The Bride’ comes home

Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett in Forward

After almost a century abroad, the painting "The Bride" by Polish Jewish artist Maurycy Minkowski has found a new home at the POLIN Museum in Warsaw.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Philosophy

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, ZTL - Reflections on His Fifth Yahrzeit

Emes Ve-Emunah

Marking the fifth yahrzeit of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Paul Shaviv offers a profound tribute to a man regarded as a leading modern Jewish thinker.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

In an Age of Deepfakes, the Torah Reminds Us How Truth is Verified

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

In the face of emerging technologies like AI-generated deepfakes, Rivka Bennun Kay explores how the Torah's ancient skepticism towards visual evidence offers enduring insights into truth verification.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

At long last, a TV show captures the experience of multi-racial Jewish families like mine

David Christopher Kaufman in Forward

The CBS television series "Boston Blue" offers a rare, authentic portrayal of a multi-racial Jewish-American family, resonating deeply with similar families who rarely see themselves on screen.

0 Television/Film Communities

A shocking true story of Mexico's Jewish community comes to Netflix

Mira Fox in Forward

The miniseries "No One Saw Us Leave," now streaming on Netflix, dramatizes the real-life saga of Tamara Trottner, originally from the Ashkenazi Jewish community in Mexico City.

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