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The shifting religious landscape and its implications for American liberal Judaism

Liberal Judaism in America is navigating a challenging period marked by declining membership, financial struggles, and a shift towards social justice activities over traditional religious practices.

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A gunman attacked a Michigan synagogue. Here's what happens to the community next

Rob Eshman in Forward

The article discusses a recent attack on Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan, where a gunman drove into the building but was quickly stopped, injuring only a guard.

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A gunman rammed a Michigan synagogue. Its security preparations may have saved lives.

Grace Gilson in Forward

The recent attack on the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, underscores the critical importance of security preparedness for Jewish institutions across the United States.

0 Communities Antisemitism

A gunman rammed a Michigan synagogue. Its security preparations may have saved lives.

JTA

A gunman attacked Temple Israel in Michigan, but thanks to the synagogue's robust security measures and training, lives were saved.

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0 Antisemitism Politics

Political standoff causing DHS shutdown delays security grants for synagogues

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward

The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has significant implications for Jewish institutions seeking security grants amidst increasing antisemitic threats.

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Antisemitism meets America’s ‘thoughts and prayers’ ritual

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Gabby Deutch highlights how responses to antisemitism in America often mirror the country's "thoughts and prayers" ritual in the wake of mass shootings—expressions of outrage with little substantive action.

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California sues Oakland school district, saying district ignored order to address antisemitism

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

The Oakland Unified School District faces a lawsuit from the California Department of Education for not complying with directives to tackle antisemitism on campus.

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Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack dead after ramming car into temple, police say

Hannah Feuer in Forward

A tragic incident occurred at Temple Israel, a major Reform synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, when a man drove his truck into the building and was killed in an exchange of gunfire with security.

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At Republican antisemitism confab, Tucker Carlson is the villain — and JD Vance the unspoken question

Joseph Strauss in JTA

At a recent Republican Jewish Coalition symposium on antisemitism, Tucker Carlson was prominently criticized, while Vice President JD Vance's ambivalence on antisemitic rhetoric raised eyebrows among attendees.

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0 Politics History

The Strategic Catastrophe of October 7th

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish

On October 7, 2023, a Palestinian attack orchestrated by Hamas, supported by Iran, against Israel led to dramatic regional consequences rather than the intended strategic gains for Iran and its proxies.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Security funding that Jewish groups call crucial is being held up by DHS shutdown

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has paused the review process for significant security funding through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), crucial for Jewish and other vulnerable institutions amid rising antisemitic threats.

0 Politics Israel

A Parent and a Patriot

Jewdicious

Joanna Landau reflects on the challenges of navigating personal safety and patriotism as an Israeli, sharing her experiences during conflicts in Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The ADL has put a target on all of our backs

Daniel Sieradski in Jewschool

Daniel Sieradski critically examines the transformations within the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), suggesting the organization has increasingly prioritized pro-Israel advocacy at the expense of broader civil rights commitments.

0 Politics Leadership

Why it’s hard for American Jews to talk about democracy — and why we absolutely must

JTA

Amid threats to American democracy, mainstream Jewish leaders often hesitate to speak out due to fears of political division, narrow definitions of Jewish interests, and complex alliances.

0 Politics Israel

Spain withdraws ambassador to Israel, widening diplomatic rift as Trump threatens to sever trade

Shira Bartov in Forward

Spain's decision to permanently withdraw its ambassador to Israel marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations and highlights Spain's vocal opposition to the U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran.

0 Politics Israel

Spain withdraws ambassador to Israel, widening diplomatic rift as Trump threatens to sever trade

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Spain has permanently withdrawn its ambassador to Israel in a symbolic protest against the U.S.-Israeli military actions in Iran, escalating a diplomatic rift.

0 Politics Culture

The Left forgot what liberal means.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

The essay by Vanessa Berg critiques the perceived shift in modern liberal values, noting that many who identify with the Left now oppose principles once considered foundational to liberalism, such as open debate and the protection of individual rights.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The one crucial domain in which Iran outwitted Israel

Nadav Ziv in Forward

The article explores how Iran, led by figures such as Ayatollah Khomeini and Khamenei, has effectively spread an ideology that merges anti-Zionism, antisemitism, and anti-imperialism.

0 Politics Israel

‘This isn’t the Gov. Newsom that we know’: One week after apartheid remark, calls to reconsider remain unheeded

Louis Keene in Forward

California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent comments linking Israel to an apartheid state have stirred controversy among Jewish leaders in the state.

0 Politics Antisemitism

As Milei celebrates ties with Jews in NY, Argentine streamer draws antisemitism complaint for mocking his Israel support

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Argentine President Javier Milei, an outspoken supporter of Israel and admirer of Jewish culture, was celebrated in New York during Argentina Week, where he visited Jewish sites and engaged in discussions on global economics.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Amid an incoherent war with Iran, antisemitism fills the vacuum

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

In the midst of the U.S. and Israel's undeclared and poorly explained war with Iran, journalist Arno Rosenfeld explores the rise of antisemitic conspiracy theories that have proliferated in response.

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Yeshiva University fans gear up for Sweet Sixteen run — and a Shabbat in Atlanta

Joseph Strauss in Forward

Yeshiva University's men's basketball team, the Maccabees, is making history by advancing to the Sweet Sixteen in this year's NCAA Division III tournament.

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0 Culture Politics

How a Jewish-owned yarn store knitted the symbol of the anti-ICE movement

Olivia Haynie in Forward

The Needle & Skein yarn shop in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, became a hub of activism when Paul Neary, a designer at the shop, created the "Melt the ICE" hat pattern as a symbol of protest against ICE practices.

0 Culture Politics

I'm going to miss the 'Marty Supreme' press tour

Mira Fox in Forward

Timothee Chalamet's unconventional press tour for "Marty Supreme" captivated audiences with its mix of absurd and humorous moments, including playing ping-pong with elderly people in China and making controversial statements about opera and ballet.

0 Culture Israel

How my first trip to Israel led to a Yiddish show in Egypt

Riki Rose in Forward

Riki Rose, an artist with a strong online presence in Israel, shares the transformative journey of her first trip to the Jewish state.

0 Culture Music

I had a shot and rock ’n’ roll fame — I chose a lifetime of Shabbat instead

Peter Himmelman in Forward

Peter Himmelman reflects on his life-changing decision to prioritize Shabbat observance over potential rock and roll fame in 1986.

0 Culture Education

Harnessing America’s 250th birthday to reimagine our civic culture

eJewishPhilanthropy

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Semiquincentennial represents a vital opportunity to reshape the nation's civic culture.

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0 Literature Culture

New Yiddish Books and Memoirs From Hadassah Members

Stewart Kampel in Hadassah

Exploring Yiddish culture and Jewish perseverance, this article presents a compilation of memoirs and books by Hadassah members.

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0 Television/Film Culture

Natasha Lyonne Plays Sadie Sandler’s Mom in Netflix’s Upcoming ‘Roommates’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Netflix's upcoming film, "Roommates," features a star-studded cast, including Natasha Lyonne and Nick Kroll as the delightful parents of Sadie Sandler's character, Devon.

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0 Art Culture

On a Torah Perspective of Art

Aharon Schrieber in 18forty

Aharon Schrieber discusses the role of art in Jewish tradition, using the biblical figure Bezalel as an example of how Jewish craftsmen were endowed with chacham lev, or "wisdom of the heart."

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0 History Holidays

Rising from the Ashes: Pekudei and the Rebuilding of Jewish Sacred Space

Shani Taragin in 18forty

Shani Taragin explores the historical and spiritual significance of rebuilding Jewish sacred spaces, linking the completion of the Mishkan in Parshat Pekudei to the reconstruction of synagogues post-Holocaust.

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0 Food Holidays

Black Pepper Brisket

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

Leah Koenig shares her Passover-friendly Black Pepper Brisket recipe, tailored to appeal to kids with selective palates.

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From helplessness to impact: Opening gateways for change

eJewishPhilanthropy

David Weisberg, executive director of World Jewish Relief USA, shares his reflections on combating feelings of helplessness in face of global crises by leveraging the power of philanthropy to create tangible change.

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0 Torah Philosophy

The Tabernacle as a Response to the Failure in the Garden of Eden

Michael Kurin in Lehrhaus

Michael Kurin explores the notion that the construction of the Tabernacle serves as an opportunity for humanity to fulfill its desire to partner with God in creation, an opportunity initially squandered in the Garden of Eden.

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