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0 Politics Israel

Hundreds of Diaspora leaders call for action against ‘Jewish-extremist terror in the West Bank’

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Over 1,000 Diaspora Jews have signed a petition urging Israeli President Isaac Herzog to take action against settler violence in the West Bank, which is being portrayed as a strategic threat to Israel's future.

0 Politics Antisemitism

NYC Council approves ‘buffer zone’ legislation insulating houses of worship from protests

Grace Gilson in Forward

New York City Council has approved legislation establishing protective buffer zones around synagogues to shield them from disruptive protests.

0 Politics History

This is how the Iranian regime falls.

Vaughn Cordle, CFA in Future of Jewish

The article explores the potential downfall of the Iranian regime, focusing on Kharg Island, which is critical to Iran's oil exports.

0 Politics Jewish Law

‘No Kings’ protests fall on Shabbat. So these Jews organized one in walking distance.

Louis Keene in Forward

In response to the geopolitical and political climate under President Donald Trump's second term, Orthodox Jews in Los Angeles's Pico-Robertson neighborhood have organized protests that align with both Shabbat observance and political resistance.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Vance’s Jewish chief of staff shares his approach to right-wing antisemitism, new profile reveals

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

Jacob Reses, chief of staff to Vice President JD Vance, is revealed in a New York magazine profile as a key Jewish figure embracing the current reshaping of the Republican Party by Christian nationalists.

0 Politics Culture

Pro-Israel influencer — and ‘Hot Girls for Cuomo’ founder exits NY bridge authority

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA

A recent New York City Council proposal involving restrictions on protests near religious centers has sparked significant debate concerning free speech and safety rights.

0 Politics History

If the Iranian regime survives, deterrence dies.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the persistent threat posed by the Iranian regime and the implications for global security should it continue to exist unchallenged.

0 Politics Israel

What Will It Take to Finish the Job in Iran? Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press

The Free Press provides an in-depth analysis of the ongoing diplomatic and military tensions between the United States and Iran, focusing on the discourse around "finishing the job" in Iran.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mamdani voices concerns about synagogue buffer zone bill poised to pass NYC Council

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

The New York City Council is set to vote on a controversial bill creating protest buffer zones around synagogues, amid concerns over rising antisemitic hate crimes.

Food ›

0 Food Culture

Reese’s Pieces are now kosher pareve. Carnivores rejoice.

Louis Keene in Forward

Reese's Pieces, a popular candy known for its peanut butter flavor, has been certified kosher pareve, allowing it to be consumed after meat meals, a change that's been welcomed by the Jewish community.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Politics

An Israeli dissident filmmaker finds tainted love amid the Gaza rubble

PJ Grisar in Forward

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's film "Yes!" is a scathing satire on the intertwining of art and nationalism in Israeli society.

Science ›

0 Science Culture

Meet the Israeli scientists leading the fight against colorectal cancer

Larry Luxner in JTA

Israeli scientists are at the forefront of global research attempting to combat increasing rates of colorectal cancer (CRC), a disease disproportionately affecting Ashkenazi Jews.

Culture ›

0 Culture Holidays

What to Wear to a Passover Seder

Daci Platt in Kveller

Navigating the sartorial choices for a Passover seder requires balancing comfort, tradition, and personal style.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

As Hezbollah rockets fall, emergency medics in Israel’s north work double shifts

Theia Chatelle in JTA

Emergency medics in Israel's north, particularly in Kiryat Shmona, are working tirelessly in response to ongoing Hezbollah attacks.

0 Communities Leadership

Alignment before ambition

Contributing Author in eJewishPhilanthropy

Drawing on two decades of experience in the automotive industry, Jeff Green applied principles of financial transparency, governance restructuring, cultural confidence, and strategic planning to revitalize Temple Sholom in Broomall, Pennsylvania.

Education ›

0 Education Antisemitism

As Columbia’s Hillel director, I know: ‘Is there antisemitism on campus?’ is the wrong question

Brian S. Cohen in JTA

Brian S. Cohen, Hillel director at Columbia University, argues that questioning the presence of antisemitism on campus misses the point.

0 Education Communities

Elevating the profession of Jewish early childhood education

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish early childhood educators are crucial to the fabric of Jewish communal life, yet they often lack recognition and support.

Music ›

0 Music History

Jack Cohen, the Jukebox, and the Birth of Rock 'N' Roll

Jewdicious

In "Jack Cohen, the Jukebox, and the Birth of Rock 'N' Roll," Carl Kurlander explores the untold story of his grandfather, Jack Cohen, an innovative Jewish businessman who played a pivotal role in the evolution of American music culture.

History ›

0 History Antisemitism

50 years after the Dirty War, Argentinians remember the Jews who ‘disappeared’

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward

As Argentina commemorates the 50th anniversary of its 1976 military coup, attention is drawn to the disproportionately high number of Jewish individuals among the disappeared during the Dirty War—estimated at 1,900 Jews, significantly exceeding their population representation.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Culture

Fortnite tops ADL’s new ‘leaderboard’ ranking video games on antisemitism safeguards

Grace Gilson in Forward

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has launched its inaugural Online Gaming Leaderboard to assess how well online multiplayer games counter antisemitism and extremism.

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