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Behind Ronnie Eldridge's sweet, motherly face, one of the toughest political minds in NYC

Jon Kalish in Forward

Ronnie Eldridge, a revered figure in New York City politics, passed away at 95, leaving behind a legacy characterized by fierce advocacy and compassion.

0 Politics Communities

The Call Is (Still) Coming from Inside the House

The Cholent in The Cholent

In the aftermath of violent regional escalations, the article delves into the complex web of groups supporting the Palestinian cause, often with controversial associations to designated terrorist organizations.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Lev Parnas, Jewish Trump ally turned critic, running for Congress as a Democrat

Grace Gilson in Forward

Lev Parnas, formerly an associate of Rudy Giuliani and prominently involved in the Trump impeachment investigation, has announced his candidacy for Congress as a Democrat in Miami's 27th District.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Florida politicians condemn Miami Young Republican leaders for antisemitic group chat

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Young Republican leaders in Miami have come under fire for participating in a group chat filled with antisemitic and racist messages.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The real reason for the US war with Iran may have nothing to do with Israel

Rob Eshman in Forward

Rob Eshman critiques the unclear rationale behind the U.S. involvement in the war with Iran, exacerbated by President Trump's failure to present a convincing narrative.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Zohran Mamdani’s wife liked social media posts praising Oct. 7 ‘resistance’

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA

Rama Duwaji, wife of New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani, sparked controversy by liking social media posts that supported Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel, viewing them as acts of resistance against Israeli oppression.

0 Politics History

A suspect in the 1994 bombing of Buenos Aires’ AMIA Jewish center now leads Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

Juan Melamed in JTA

Argentina has renewed its efforts to seek justice for the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people.

0 Politics Holocaust

Keep the lamp on

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi Sid Schwarz reflects on the current state of immigration policy in the United States, urging a return to the values symbolized by the Statue of Liberty and echoing the Jewish imperative to care for the stranger.

0 Politics Israel

Victory Over Iran Would Fulfill A Dream; Restoring Israel’s Image In The U.S. Is A Mandate

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

Rosenblatt analyzes the complexities of the U.S.-Israel alliance amidst a military conflict with Iran.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump rebukes Tucker Carlson over Iran war criticism: ‘Tucker has lost his way’

Grace Gilson in JTA

President Donald Trump publicly criticized Tucker Carlson for his stance on the U.S. war with Iran and alleged antisemitic remarks about the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Tucker Carlson sparks blowback after accusing Chabad of stoking Iran war for religious purposes

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Tucker Carlson, a prominent right-wing pundit, sparked controversy after accusing the Chabad-Lubavitch movement of influencing military strikes on Iran with the aim of reconstructing the Third Temple.

0 Politics Communities

Zohran Mamdani’s wife liked social media posts celebrating Oct. 7 attacks

Will Bredderman in Jewish Insider

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, despite distancing himself from radical anti-Israel sentiments, faces controversy due to his wife Rama Duwaji's social media activity.

0 Politics Israel

The progressive operative nudging Democrats toward a hostile line on Israel

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Morris Katz, a young progressive strategist, is making waves in Democratic political circles with his aggressive stance on Israel, which he views as an apartheid state.

0 Politics History

The Iraq War was a mistake. Letting Iran get nukes would be worse.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

In this analysis, Joshua Hoffman argues that the lessons of the Iraq War should not impede decisive action against Iran's nuclear ambitions.

0 Politics Israel

Sen. Tim Sheehy forcibly removes anti-war protester who shouted, ‘No one wants to fight for Israel’

Grace Gilson in JTA

During a Senate hearing on military readiness, Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana aided Capitol Police in removing an anti-war protester, Brian McGinnis, who shouted against U.S. involvement in conflicts supporting Israel.

0 Politics Israel

House defeats Iran war powers resolution as Democrats wrestle with Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

The House of Representatives narrowly defeated a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's authority to expand military operations against Iran, highlighting divisions within the Democratic Party.

Communities ›

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The Unique Ways Israelis Remember Their Fallen

Stacy Gittleman in Future of Jewish

Israelis commemorate their fallen soldiers in deeply personal and unique ways, contrasting sharply with American practices.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

Jewish groups ask Pentagon to stop Messianic chaplains from wearing Jewish insignia

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward

U.S. military chaplaincy is embroiled in controversy as Jewish groups, led by the Aleph Institute, challenge the use of Jewish insignia by Messianic Jewish chaplains, who blend Jewish tradition with belief in Jesus.

Culture ›

0 Culture Leadership

Welcome Lilith’s New CEO & Editor-in-Chief

Susan Weidman Schneider in Lilith

Anna Solomon has been appointed as the new CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Lilith magazine, succeeding founding Editor-in-Chief Susan Weidman Schneider, who after 50 years will assume an advisory role.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Could my love of oysters actually be kosher?

Mira Fox in Forward

Exploring the intriguing question of whether oysters could be considered kosher, the article delves into the history of a Jewish debate sparked by Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise.

0 Culture Philosophy

Three Golems I Have Known

Sapir

The concept of the golem in Jewish tradition offers a potent metaphor for exploring boundaries between humanity, intelligence, and technology.

Education ›

0 Education Leadership

We know how to prevent Jewish clergy from burning out. Why aren’t we doing it?

Laura Stein in JTA

Laura Stein discusses the growing issue of burnout among Jewish clergy, attributing it to a structural failure in seminary training, which lacks focus on personal development and practical skills.

0 Education Communities

How philanthropists can anchor a generation of Jews

eJewishPhilanthropy

In the face of rising antisemitism and challenges to Jewish identity, Rabbi Yehuda Maryles argues for the importance of immersive Jewish educational experiences for young people, particularly through gap years in Israel.

Television/Film ›

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As 'Death of a Salesman' returns to Broadway, the question remains — how Jewish is Willy Loman?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

In light of its latest Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane, Arthur Miller's iconic play "Death of a Salesman" continues to spark debate over the Jewish identity of its protagonist, Willy Loman.

0 Television/Film Culture

Jewish Mom Jamie Lee Curtis Kvells About Her Former Onscreen Son Daniel Radcliffe

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Jamie Lee Curtis, known for her enthusiasm and pride as a "Jewish mom," appeared on the Today Show where she shared a heartwarming moment with Daniel Radcliffe, her former onscreen son from the movie "The Tailor of Panama."

0 Television/Film Culture

Ms. Rachel Features Hebrew in Her latest Episode

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel Griffin Accurso spotlights Hebrew language in her latest episode of "Learn with Ms. Rachel," amidst a theme focusing on friendship and multicultural understanding.

Music ›

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In a new opera, Tevye’s forgotten daughter takes the spotlight

PJ Grisar in Forward

Composer Alex Weiser and librettist Stephanie Fleischmann explore the lesser-known story of Tevye's daughter Sphrintse in their new opera, "Tevye's Daughters," spotlighting female narratives in a male-dominated shtetl context.

Israel ›

0 Israel Science

Israel's wartime technology is the stuff of legend.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Israel's use of advanced wartime technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), has transformed its defense capabilities in recent conflicts.

0 Israel Politics

My family runs to our safe room when the sirens sound. I try to believe it’s enough.

Uriel Heilman in JTA

Life in present-day Israel is marked by frequent air raid sirens, pushing families like Uriel Heilman's to seek shelter in safe rooms mandated by law since 1992.

Art ›

0 Art Communities

Jews on Film

David Jager in Tablet

Bill Aron is a photographer whose work captures Jewish life with warmth and human stories, documented over the course of 50 years and exhibited in a retrospective at the Center for Jewish History.

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