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Art ›

0 Art Antisemitism

Resignations shake Canadian art gallery after it rejects Nan Goldin acquisition over antisemitism claims

Grace Gilson in JTA

The Art Gallery of Ontario in Canada has been shaken by resignations following its decision to reject acquiring works by photographer Nan Goldin due to antisemitism allegations.

Communities ›

0 Communities Ethics

Berlin rabbi convicted of ‘sexual assault and sexual coercion’ of woman he offered to counsel

Toby Axelrod in JTA

A Berlin rabbi, Reuven Y., has been found guilty of sexual assault and coercion after exploiting a moment of surprise, according to a German district court.

0 Communities Culture

OneTable reimagines Shabbat dinner program amid layoffs and funding downturn

Grace Gilson in JTA

OneTable, a nonprofit known for supporting Shabbat dinners, is navigating significant changes due to financial challenges and evolving community needs.

0 Communities Education

Amid critical doctor shortage, Israel launches international program to bring 2,000 physicians by 2029

Larry Luxner in JTA

Israel is addressing its severe doctor shortage with the International Medical Aliyah Program (IMAP), aiming to attract 2,000 international physicians by 2029.

0 Communities Politics

Why New York's Sephardic Jews are more Zionist — and more wary of Mamdani — than their Ashkenazi neighbors

Simone Saidmehr in Forward

In New York City, the Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communities are more Zionist and skeptical of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's policies than their Ashkenazi counterparts.

0 Communities Politics

What the war in Ukraine is teaching Jewish philanthropy about sustained care

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish philanthropy's response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine highlights the need for adaptability in long-term support strategies.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

It's hard to believe, but America is considering asylum for British Jews.

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish

Concerns are rising over the safety of British Jews following an attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester on Yom Kippur 2025.

0 Antisemitism Politics

From Alfred Dreyfus to Josh Shapiro: How the ‘dual loyalty’ charge shadows Jewish public life

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

The article explores the longstanding antisemitic trope of dual loyalty, where Jews are accused of harboring divided allegiances between their country of residence and Israel.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Suspects arrested for painting swastikas on Brooklyn playground two days in a row

Hannah Feuer in Forward

Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn are experiencing distress following antisemitic vandalism at Gravesend Park in Borough Park, where numerous swastikas and antisemitic phrases appeared over two consecutive days.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Andrew Tate insists he wasn’t really singing Ye’s ‘Heil Hitler.’ Others who were with him are doubling down.

Joseph Strauss in JTA

A controversial incident involving far-right influencers, including Andrew and Tristan Tate, arose after they were filmed during a live stream with figures like Nick Fuentes and Myron Gaines, who propagated antisemitic remarks and gestures.

0 Antisemitism Communities

How an ‘all-American boy’ became a Mississippi synagogue arson suspect

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Stephen Spencer Pittman's sudden shift from a typical all-American teen to an arson suspect has puzzled his community and investigators.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

‘The Pitt’ Pays Tribute to the Tree of Life Shooting in an Incredibly Moving Way

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

The HBO Max series "The Pitt," featuring Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch, pays tribute to the victims and survivors of the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh.

0 Television/Film Culture

Timothée Chalamet and ‘Marty Supreme’ net 9 Oscar nominations for Jewish sports fable

Andrew Lapin in JTA

Marty Supreme, a Jewish-themed sports comedy starring Timothe Chalamet, garnered nine Oscar nominations, including best picture and best actor for Chalamet.

0 Television/Film Culture

When ‘All In the Family’ Tackled Antisemitism with the Best Yiddish Curse

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

In a memorable 1971 episode of Norman Lear's groundbreaking sitcom "All in the Family," the show cleverly tackled antisemitism using humor and cultural representation.

History ›

0 History Jewish Law

How Archaeology Rewrote the History of Tefillin

Yonatan Adler in 18forty

Recent archaeological discoveries have shed light on the ancient practices of wearing tefillin, dating back to the Judean Desert period.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Can Mamdani stop NYC's Jewish comptroller from purchasing millions in Israel Bonds for the city?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Amidst tensions between New York City's political leaders, the city's Jewish comptroller, Mark Levine, and the newly elected mayor, Mamdani, are at odds over investment strategies regarding Israel Bonds.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Did a Shabbat lunch convince Jessica Tisch to work for Zohran Mamdani?

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA

This article explores the aftermath of antisemitic vandalism in Brooklyn, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, despite their differing political backgrounds, have collaborated to address the issue.

0 Politics Israel

Jared Kushner presents plan for ‘New Gaza’ at Davos as Trump launches Board of Peace with Israel absent

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Jared Kushner revealed a comprehensive, $25 billion plan for reconstructing Gaza at the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing a phased approach that starts with reopening the Rafah crossing and aims to create a demilitarized, prosperous territory with new infrastructure.

0 Politics Israel

Paige Cognetti running in Josh Shapiro’s footsteps in key Pa. swing district

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

Paige Cognetti, the Democratic mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, is campaigning to unseat Republican Representative Rob Bresnahan by adopting a strongly pro-Israel stance in a key swing district.

0 Politics Israel

The Hidden Truth Behind Gaza's Board of Peace

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Gaza's strategic importance and the formation of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace highlights a shift in global diplomacy, possibly representing a move towards a reimagined international governance system that might challenge the role of the United Nations.

0 Politics Torah

Invoking Torah, Minnesota Jews mobilize against ICE operations

Andrew Lapin in JTA

With Torah readings focused on Exodus, Minnesota's Jewish community is invoking biblical teachings to mobilize against aggressive ICE operations in the region.

0 Politics Israel

Is the 'Board of Peace' just another Trump scam, or a real move toward Middle East peace?

Dan Perry in Forward

Dan Perry critically examines Donald Trump's proposed "Board of Peace," involving figures like Benjamin Netanyahu and possibly Vladimir Putin.

0 Politics Culture

Israeli comedian Guy Hochman’s NYC show canceled amid protests, one day after he was detained in Canada

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA

Israeli comedian Guy Hochman's show at the Broadway Comedy Club in NYC was canceled due to protests organized by pro-Palestinian groups, including Jewish Voice for Peace NYC.

Culture ›

0 Culture Language

Why the Forward has launched a Yiddish podcast

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward

In response to the cultural isolation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Forward launched a Yiddish podcast entitled "Yiddish With Rukhl," spearheaded by Yiddish editor Rukhl Schaechter.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

She thought she knew her mother. Then she learned about the concentration camp

Olivia Haynie in Forward

Marisa Fox's journey in understanding her mother Tamar Fromer-Fox's hidden past reveals a powerful, unspoken history.

0 Holocaust Leadership

On Marion Wiesel’s first yahrzeit, follow her example with a mitzvah

eJewishPhilanthropy

Marking the first yahrzeit of Marion Wiesel, this reflection emphasizes her profound impact as a Holocaust survivor and advocate for Holocaust memory, underscoring her significant role in translating her husband Elie Wiesel's works and supporting his missions.

Education ›

0 Education Leadership

Longtime dean of Ziegler School retiring as Conservative seminary plots new course

Louis Keene in Forward

Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson's retirement marks a significant transition for the Ziegler School of Rabbinical Studies in Los Angeles, which he helped shape into a prominent institution within Conservative Judaism.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics History

Rejoicing at the Downfall of Enemies: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Israel

Michael Kurin in Lehrhaus

Michael Kurin explores the complex Jewish perspective on rejoicing at the downfall of enemies, a topic rekindled by recent conflicts involving Israel.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Antisemitism

Julie Menin wants to be a bridge in the Mamdani era

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Julie Menin, the newly-elected Jewish Speaker of the New York City Council, aims to be a unifying force amid rising tensions, particularly surrounding issues of antisemitism and her relationship with the city's Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani.

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