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0 History Culture

How the Jews Became That ‘Certain People’

Jeffrey Salkin in Tablet

Jeffrey Salkin explores the deep historical roots and continuous perception of Jewish difference as both a source of tension and resilience.

0 History Politics

Poland’s Jewish museum director returns, 7 years after being pushed out by nationalist politics

Shira Bartov in Forward

Dariusz Stola has been reinstated as director of the Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, seven years after being ousted by Poland's then-nationalist government.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Illinois Democrat Robert Peters pivots from AIPAC outreach to anti-Israel crusade

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Illinois State Senator Robert Peters, running in a Democratic primary for a Chicago-area House seat, has shifted from previous private engagement with AIPAC to making anti-AIPAC messaging central to his campaign.

0 Politics Communities

The cowboy hat-wearing Jewish lawyer running for governor of New Mexico

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Sam Bregman, a Jewish lawyer and cowboy hat enthusiast, is running for governor of New Mexico.

0 Politics History

The war on Zionism is becoming a war on Jewish history.

Debbie Lechtman in Future of Jewish

The essay by Debbie Lechtman explores the growing trend of viewing all Jewish-related media and history through an anti-Zionist lens, clarifying this as a broader assault on Jewish history and identity.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mamdani endorses Brad Lander over Dan Goldman in video calling out AIPAC

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA

In the political sphere of Manhattan and Brooklyn, Brad Lander's challenge to Rep. Dan Goldman has gotten a spotlight from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who endorsed him in a video criticizing AIPAC's influence.

0 Politics Israel

Why Support for Israel Has Been Diminished

Emes Ve-Emunah

Political support for Israel in the US has notably waned, with significant shifts observed primarily within the Democratic Party but also emerging in the Republican Party.

0 Politics Ethics

This Jewish family’s toy company challenged Trump’s tariffs. The Supreme Court agreed.

Grace Gilson in JTA

Learning Resources, a Jewish family-owned educational toy company, successfully challenged the Trump administration's tariffs in a decisive Supreme Court victory, setting a precedent for over a thousand similar lawsuits.

0 Politics Culture

Embracing go-bags and gallows humor, Israelis live in limbo as Trump teases war with Iran

Philissa Cramer in Forward

As tensions rise with the U.S. potentially engaging Iran in conflict, Israelis find themselves in a state of perpetual preparedness, juggling between practical survival measures and moments of gallows humor.

0 Politics Israel

Embracing go-bags and gallows humor, Israelis live in limbo as Trump teases war with Iran

Deborah Danan in JTA

Israelis are managing their lives amidst potential war with Iran, prompted by U.S. President Trump's military maneuvers in the region.

0 Politics Antisemitism

China is standing against the Jews — and India with us.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

In this essay, Vanessa Berg explores the diverging geopolitical stances of China and India toward Israel and the Jewish community.

0 Politics Communities

Pro-Israel and anti-Zionist Jews clash at NYC Council hearing on protest ‘buffer zones’

Joseph Strauss in JTA

In a heated New York City Council hearing, pro-Israel and anti-Zionist Jews clashed over a proposed buffer zone legislation aimed at regulating protests near synagogues and educational institutions.

0 Politics History

Paper Dragon

Henry Gao in Tablet

Henry Gao critically examines narratives surrounding China's alleged success in global trade, challenging the notion that China is outpacing the United States.

0 Politics Antisemitism

NYC synagogue protest bill tasks police with developing a protection plan. Mamdani still hasn’t committed to sign

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Amidst rising antisemitic protests targeting houses of worship in New York City, the City Council has revised its proposal to implement a up to 100-foot buffer zone around synagogues, following concerns over First Amendment rights.

Israel ›

0 Israel Jewish Law

Israel’s New Theology of Power

Aviad Hacohen in Tablet

The article "Israel's New Theology of Power" by Aviad Hacohen explores the integration of religious Zionism into the structure and leadership of the IDF, marking a shift from its previous periphery status in Israeli military services.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

As a YouTuber targets Orthodox communities, the right wrestles with its antisemitism problem

Grace Gilson in JTA

YouTuber Tyler Oliveira has stirred controversy with videos targeting Orthodox Jewish communities, framing them as fraudulent drains on public resources.

0 Antisemitism History

Why was Tucker Carlson pushing for DNA testing for Jews? What to know about the ‘Khazar’ theory that antisemites can’t shake.

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Mike Huckabee brought the discredited Khazar theory back into discussion, raising concerns about antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

A Blood Libel at Penn

Abraham Wyner in Tablet

The article by Abraham Wyner examines a controversial event at the University of Pennsylvania focused on the genocide accusations against Israel.

Culture ›

0 Culture History

It's time to talk about Purim's unsettling message about conversion

Austin Albanese in Forward

Purim, often associated with joy and celebration, contains a lesser-discussed, morally troubling verse about conversion out of fear, illustrating a historical aspect of Judaism that contradicts the usual narrative that Jewish tradition has always discouraged conversions.

0 Culture Music

Hilary Duff’s Jewish Husband, Matthew Koma, Is Her #1 Fan

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Hilary Duff's husband, Matthew Koma, exemplifies the supportive "wife guy" role with his open admiration and encouragement for Duff's career.

0 Culture History

What is the Megillah’s Message for Jews of the Diaspora?

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty

The article delves into contrasting interpretations of the Megillat Esther and its message for Jews living in the Diaspora.

Art ›

0 Art History

How a deeply religious Christian artist captured the spirit of the Jewish holy land

Jim Sable in Forward

David Roberts, a 19th-century artist known for his fascination with landscapes and historic sites, made an extraordinary journey through the Holy Land and surrounding regions, capturing the spirit of these places through his detailed lithographs.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Leadership

Conservative rabbinical school Ziegler pauses admissions, signaling broader overhaul

Louis Keene in Forward

The Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies, historically tied to Conservative Judaism, announced it will pause student admissions for the next academic year as part of broader changes under the new president of its parent institution, American Jewish University (AJU).

0 Jewish Law Politics

Not one more dollar: An open letter I never thought I would have to write

eJewishPhilanthropy

In an impassioned open letter, Tom Sudow criticizes Israeli legislation that seeks to criminalize egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall, urging Jewish organizations to withhold financial support to Israel unless the law is reconsidered.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

A compelling horror series from Israel — even if you don't like horror movies

Simi Horwitz in Forward

"The Malevolent Bride," an Israeli horror series streaming on Chaiflicks, captivates viewers with a blend of mystery, thriller, Kabbalah, and unexpected humor.

0 Television/Film Politics

The Wims of Political Cinema

Tzvi in Tablet

Film director Wim Wenders' remark that filmmakers should avoid politics and focus on art has sparked debate in the global film community, particularly following his comments about the Gaza-Israel conflict.

Communities ›

0 Communities Ethics

What the Epstein files show about Jeffrey Epstein’s Jewish world

Andrew Lapin in Forward

The involvement of Jeffrey Epstein with the Jewish community is examined through recently released files that reveal his donations to several Jewish causes, even after his 2008 conviction for sexual solicitation of a minor.

0 Communities History

Poland’s Jewish museum director returns, 7 years after being pushed out by nationalist politics

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Dariusz Stola, the first director of the Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, has been reappointed after being ousted by Poland's previous nationalist government in 2019.

0 Communities Leadership

Jewish civil society: From fragmentation to integration

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish civil society is facing a critical need for integration rather than maintaining the false dichotomy between security and community engagement, as highlighted by leaders like Bret Stephens and Jonathan Greenblatt.

0 Communities Education

Beyond symbolic gestures: Three key elements for Black-Jewish partnership

eJewishPhilanthropy

Reflecting on efforts to foster Black-Jewish partnerships during Black History Month, Aarinii Parms-Green, a co-founder of the initiative Still We R.O.S.E., emphasizes the importance of sustained dialogue, educational initiatives, and the arts.

Music ›

0 Music Culture

Teen Dinah Slepovitch sings in Yiddish with her dad Zisl

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward

Dinah Slepovitch, a precocious singer of Yiddish folk songs at the age of 12, has been captivating audiences alongside her father, Zisl Slepovitch, a renowned klezmer musician.

Sports ›

0 Sports History

I hit a Miami nightclub to tell Jack Hughes about Rudi Ball, another Jewish hockey player who made history

Neil Keller in JTA

Neil Keller visited a Miami nightclub to share with gold medal-winning hockey player Jack Hughes the story of Rudi Ball, a pioneering Jewish hockey player from a very different era.

Torah ›

0 Torah Leadership

5 Lessons from the Parsha Where Moshe Disappears

18Forty Staff in 18forty

Parshat Tetzaveh holds a unique place in the Torah as the only portion from Exodus through Deuteronomy in which Moshe's name is absent, presenting a lesson in humility and leadership.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Communities

Checks, charities and conversion classes: What the Epstein files show about Jeffrey Epstein’s Jewish world

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Jeffrey Epstein's extensive involvement with Jewish communities and causes has come to light following a recent release of files.

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