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In Britain, a Jewish Culture Month aims to move the conversation beyond Oct. 7

Kelly Hartog in Forward

In an effort to showcase the richness of Jewish culture beyond the often-contentious issues surrounding Israel, the Board of Deputies of British Jews launched the first-ever "Jewish Culture Month" in Britain.

0 Culture History

Your Favorite Sandals Are Named After a Hebrew Word

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Lior Zaltzman's article explores the origins of Teva sandals and their unexpected connection to Hebrew.

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Israel exposed the war inside Trump's White House.

Guy Goldstein in Future of Jewish

Guy Goldstein explores the internal conflicts within President Trump's administration, focusing on foreign policy decisions influenced by three camps.

0 Politics Communities

Standing Together founders launch Arab-Jewish party, prompting fears of a fractured Israeli left

JTA

Amidst Israel's polarized political climate, the founders of the coexistence group Standing Together have initiated a new Arab-Jewish party named A Place for Us All.

0 Politics Communities

New Jewish-Arab political party debuts in Israel, aiming to topple Netanyahu

Rachel Fink in Forward

Makom Lekulanu, a new Jewish-Arab political party in Israel, has been launched by leaders of the coexistence movement Standing Together to challenge Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition in the upcoming elections.

0 Politics Israel

Trump says Syria would do a ‘better job’ of fighting Hezbollah than Israel

Tovah Lazaroff in JTA

In a controversial statement at the G7 Summit, U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that Syria, under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, could tackle Hezbollah in Lebanon more effectively than Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Trump may be making a classic error in seeking peace with Iran

Peter Himmelman in Forward

The article explores the challenges and possible misconceptions surrounding President Trump's efforts to achieve a peace agreement with Iran, highlighting the deeply entrenched ideology of muqawama in Iran's leadership.

0 Politics Antisemitism

UK appeals court upholds ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist organization

Kelly Hartog in JTA

The British appeals court has ruled in favor of maintaining the ban on Palestine Action, a group engaged in destructive protests against military installations in Britain, labeling it a terrorist organization.

0 Politics Ethics

A Thousand Ways To Take Your Money

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin critically examines the financial practices of the Israeli charedi community, particularly their methods of securing funds through both legitimate and unethical means.

0 Politics Israel

Trump says he plans to talk to Hezbollah amid Iran peace efforts

Tovah Lazaroff in Forward

President Donald Trump has announced plans to engage with the U.S.-designated terrorist organization Hezbollah as part of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Iran aimed at de-escalating regional hostilities and curtailing Iran's nuclear weapons program.

0 Politics Israel

American Jewish leaders across the political spectrum express alarm at Trump’s Iran deal

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Following President Donald Trump's announcement of a new deal with Iran to conclude the U.S.-Israel war, American Jewish groups across the political spectrum have expressed unified concern about the agreement.

0 Politics Israel

Trump-backed Oklahoma congressional candidate supports Israel — and says the Antichrist will be Jewish

JTA

Jackson Lahmeyer, a pastor from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has gained political prominence with endorsements from high-profile figures like former President Donald Trump.

0 Politics Israel

Can a liberal Zionist win with the pro-Palestinian movement? Brad Lander is trying.

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Brad Lander is navigating a nuanced path in his congressional campaign for New York's 10th District by aligning with pro-Palestinian movements while maintaining his identity as a liberal Zionist.

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For Iranian Jews who have been cheering Trump on, his new deal is hard to stomach

Simone Saidmehr in Forward

Iranian Jews in the U.S., who had initially celebrated the American and Israeli military action against Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, are now grappling with disappointment following a U.S.-Iran deal.

0 Politics History

The Iran war ended exactly where it began.

Andrew Fox in Future of Jewish

Andrew Fox analyzes the strategic failure of the U.S.-Iran conflict initiated under Donald Trump, with an attempted regime change in Iran that did not achieve its stated goals.

Antisemitism ›

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66 years after its last Vatican visit, New York’s Jewish federation returns to meet Pope Leo XIV

Grace Gilson in JTA

Sixty-six years after the UJA-Federation of New York's pivotal meeting with Pope John XXIII, its leaders have revisited the Vatican to meet with Pope Leo XIV, continuing to foster Catholic-Jewish relations.

0 Antisemitism Politics

In new book, JD Vance says Charlie Kirk warned him about antisemitism on the right

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

JD Vance's new memoir, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith," sheds light on growing anti-Israel and antisemitic sentiments within the American right, particularly among younger conservatives.

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When academic inquiry requires a police escort

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article discusses a conference at the University of Cincinnati focused on the Abraham Accords and regional cooperation, which was marred by protests from the Students for Justice in Palestine.

Gender/Identity ›

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This Jewish activist was arrested and deported for her book ‘Lesbian Love.’ 100 years later, will NYC apologize?

Hannah Feuer in Forward

Eve Adams, a Polish-Jewish immigrant, was arrested in 1926 for being gay and writing the book "Lesbian Love" while running a lesbian bar in Greenwich Village.

Art ›

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Ever the restless spirit, Tel Aviv-born architect and designer Ron Arad is still reinventing himself and his art

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

Renowned Tel Aviv-born architect and designer Ron Arad, recently appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, has built a career marked by innovation and social consciousness.

Education ›

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Me, My Dad, and the Book Closet

Helene Meyers in Lilith

Helene Meyers shares a personal journey intertwining her Jewish upbringing, passion for literature, and tumultuous relationship with her father over career choices.

0 Education Culture

Want to ask Einstein about Zionism? A new AI tool lets users chat with Jewish history

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

A new AI tool, Ask Jewish Lives, offers users the chance to chat with nine historical Jewish figures, including Albert Einstein, Henrietta Szold, and Sigmund Freud, using content based on biographies from the Yale University Press Jewish Lives series.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Jewish Law

Why They Are Silent?

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article delves into the issue of perceived infallibility of Charedi leadership, specifically the figures of Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch and Rav Dov Lando, highlighted as the Gedolei HaDor.

0 Leadership Communities

When it comes to legacy giving, success demands a decade

eJewishPhilanthropy

Legacy giving is increasingly seen as a crucial financial strategy for Jewish communities in North America, addressing challenges like demographic changes and competition for philanthropic funds.

Communities ›

0 Communities Education

Sponsored: The Foundation Behind Jewish Life in Washington State

The Cholent in The Cholent

The Samis Foundation, founded in 1994 by Samuel Israel in Washington State, plays a pivotal role in Jewish life by funding crucial educational and experiential opportunities for young Jews in the region.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Israel's Answer to the Iran Deal

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Israelis view any potential U.S.-Iran agreement with a cautious eye, acutely aware of their geopolitical realities.

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