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Tablet American Jews Need to Stop Being Stupid About Politics 15 Dec 2023
The article argues that American Jews need to reassess their political affiliations and be more discerning about the support they give to political leaders a...
15 Dec 2023
Forward Menorahs across the US are vandalized as Jewish communities celebrate Hanukkah amid a spike in antisemitism 14 Dec 2023
Jewish communities in the United States have experienced a spike in antisemitic vandalism during Hanukkah. Incidents include the destruction and defacement o...
14 Dec 2023
People of the Pod headphones The Fallout from the University Presidents Congressional Hearing: What Does it Mean for Jewish Students? 14 Dec 2023
The fallout from the recent congressional hearing on Jew-hatred on college campuses has sparked outrage and raised concerns about how university leaders are ...
14 Dec 2023
Forward 13-year-old charged over shooting threat against Ohio synagogue 14 Dec 2023
A 13-year-old boy in Canton, Ohio, has been arrested and charged with two misdemeanors for planning a mass shooting at a local Reform synagogue. The threat, ...
14 Dec 2023
Forward Ethiopian-Israeli mom of 7 could be the next New Yorker in Congress 14 Dec 2023
Mazi Melesa Pilip, an Ethiopian-born Orthodox Jewish woman and mother of seven, has been chosen by the Republican Party to run for a swing seat in the U.S. H...
14 Dec 2023
Forward What to make of the Polish parliament Hanukkah incident 14 Dec 2023
During Hanukkah, a far-right lawmaker in the Polish parliament sprayed a fire extinguisher on the burning candles of a Hanukkah menorah. This incident highli...
14 Dec 2023
Forward FBI arrests California minor for role in synagogue swatting ring 14 Dec 2023
The FBI has announced the arrest of a minor involved in a swatting ring that targeted synagogues in California. The individual, whose name was not released d...
14 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish How to Actually Fight Antisemitism 14 Dec 2023
The author explores different perspectives on how to effectively combat antisemitism. They highlight that simply educating people about the Holocaust is not ...
14 Dec 2023
Forward Jewish groups confront new questions: What counts as calling for genocide? And how should it be punished? 14 Dec 2023
In response to a congressional hearing, Jewish and pro-Israel groups are grappling with questions about what constitutes a call for genocide and how it shoul...
14 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy In Poland, community carries us through challenging times 14 Dec 2023
Hillel Poland is a community organization that provides a space for Jewish young adults in Poland to explore their Jewish identity and connect with others. I...
14 Dec 2023
Future of Jewish Ceasefire Now: A Disaster for the West 14 Dec 2023
The UN General Assembly recently voted in favor of a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, with 153 countries supporting the resolution. However, the author argues...
14 Dec 2023
Forward Suspect charged with murder in death of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll 13 Dec 2023
A 28-year-old man named Michael Jackson-Bolanos has been charged with the murder of Samantha Woll, the president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue in Det...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Should Harvard and MIT fire their presidents? Either way, it’s bad for the Jews 13 Dec 2023
The article discusses the rising antisemitism on college campuses and the role of university presidents in addressing this issue. It highlights the dilemma f...
13 Dec 2023
Forward The final act of genocide is its denial 13 Dec 2023
In this article, Stephen D. Smith discusses the denial of genocide as a final act of genocide itself. Smith highlights the recent denial of Hamas atrocities,...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Dutch mayor refuses to be photographed with Israeli ambassador at Hanukkah event, setting off media frenzy 13 Dec 2023
The mayor of the Dutch town of Enschede, Roelof Bleker, refused to be photographed with the Israeli ambassador at a Hanukkah event, sparking a media frenzy. ...
13 Dec 2023
Forward White House to brief Jewish Congress members as it seeks funding for antisemitism strategy 13 Dec 2023
Top White House officials, including Douglas Emhoff, the Jewish Second Gentleman, are meeting with Jewish members of Congress to seek funding for key compone...
13 Dec 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones What really caused Calgary’s mayor to boycott the Hanukkah ceremony, and what happens next? 13 Dec 2023
Calgary's mayor, Jyoti Gondek, chose to boycott the city's Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony because the organizers wanted it to be a stronger show of suppo...
13 Dec 2023
Moment Women Speak Out: Confronting War, Rape, and the Rise in Hate: An Interfaith Conversation with Zainab Khan, Shirin Taber, Heidi Basch-Harod and Nadine Epstein 13 Dec 2023
This article summarizes an interfaith conversation discussing the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia, and the importance of interfaith dialogue in the cur...
13 Dec 2023
Ami The View from the UK // A conversation with Security Minister Tom Tugendhat 13 Dec 2023
Jews in the UK have experienced a rise in anti-Semitic incidents and threats following the Hamas atrocities in October. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Lon...
13 Dec 2023
Ami Closer Look-Threats on Campus // How seriously is anti-Semitic behavior on college campuses threatening Jewish students? Can anything be done about it? 13 Dec 2023
Anti-Semitic behavior on college campuses is a serious threat to Jewish students. Incidents of harassment, death threats, and violence have been reported acr...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Austrian teen arrested for alleged plan to attack Vienna synagogue 13 Dec 2023
A 16-year-old Austrian teen was arrested for allegedly planning to attack a synagogue in Vienna. The suspect, who has not been identified, had expressed his ...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Kanye West’s album with antisemitic lyric and long list of famous collaborators on track to debut Friday 13 Dec 2023
Kanye West, now known as Ye, faced backlash and was dropped from partnerships and his record label due to his antisemitic rants. Despite this, he recently ho...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Far-right lawmaker shocks Polish parliament by using fire extinguisher on menorah 12 Dec 2023
Far-right Polish lawmaker Grzegorz Braun caused outrage when he used a fire extinguisher to blow out the candles of a menorah in Poland's parliament building...
12 Dec 2023
Forward Rutgers University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine amid further campus uproar over Israel 12 Dec 2023
Rutgers University has suspended its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) due to violations of university policies, including disruptive conduc...
12 Dec 2023
Forward He was attacked on the way to shul. He read the Torah portion anyway. 12 Dec 2023
Raphy Nissel, a member of the Young Israel of North Beverly Hills synagogue, was attacked on his way to prayer services by a stranger who swung a belt at him...
12 Dec 2023
Forward University of Texas instructors suspended for expressing support for Palestinian cause in student message 12 Dec 2023
Teaching assistants at the University of Texas were suspended for expressing support for the Palestinian cause and offering mental health resources to studen...
12 Dec 2023
Forward I've been hate-scrolling social media to get through the war — I think I finally understand why 12 Dec 2023
In this article, Israeli writer Etgar Keret reflects on his experience of scrolling through social media during the recent war. He examines how his social me...
12 Dec 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah Why is it Always Israel’s Fault? 12 Dec 2023
This text discusses the blame placed on Israel in the context of the recent conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The author argues that while there are civilian casu...
12 Dec 2023
Forward President Biden, Jewish American safety is your responsibility, not Israel’s 12 Dec 2023
In this article, the author discusses President Joe Biden's remarks about the safety of Jews and Israel. Biden has stated that without Israel, there would be...
12 Dec 2023
Forward Harvard president will remain in office despite criticism of her response to antisemitism 12 Dec 2023
Harvard University's board of directors has decided to keep Claudine Gay as the school's president despite criticism of her response to antisemitism on campu...
12 Dec 2023
Forward Penn’s Jewish students — preparing for finals — say problems remain after president resigns 12 Dec 2023
Jewish students at the University of Pennsylvania are facing challenges related to antisemitism on campus. The university's president, Liz Magill, recently r...
12 Dec 2023
Forward ‘Is that really her?’ Liberal Jews say Elise Stefanik, hailed as a hero of the House antisemitism hearings, has baggage of her own 12 Dec 2023
The article discusses the complex views among liberal Jews regarding Rep. Elise Stefanik, the number-three Republican in the House of Representatives, and he...
12 Dec 2023
Tablet College Students: Stay and Engage 12 Dec 2023
The author addresses the experiences of Jewish college students, highlighting both positive and negative aspects. While some students have embraced their Jud...
12 Dec 2023
Tablet College Presidents Are Lying About Free Speech 12 Dec 2023
The discussion around free speech on college campuses is misleading, as college administrators have been selectively applying the First Amendment to suit the...
12 Dec 2023
Forward The university presidents were right and American Jews' moral panic is wrong 11 Dec 2023
In this article, the author argues that American Jews are in a moral panic about antisemitism and need to calm down before causing damage. The author referen...
11 Dec 2023
Moment Stefanik Schools the Ivies 11 Dec 2023
A recent congressional hearing involving Republican Elise Stefanik and the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania has sparked controv...
11 Dec 2023
Forward Harvard students involved in pro-Palestine walkout and protest face disciplinary action 11 Dec 2023
Several Harvard students involved in pro-Palestine activities on campus, including leading walkouts and protests, are now facing disciplinary action by the s...
11 Dec 2023
Forward Julie Platt, chair of Jewish federations group, is leading Penn’s board amid leadership transition 11 Dec 2023
Julie Beren Platt, chair of Jewish Federations of North America and vice chair of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) board of trustees, has assumed the ro...
11 Dec 2023
Forward Man charged with hate crime in alleged robbery and assault on Jews in Beverly Hills on Shabbat 11 Dec 2023
A man has been arrested and charged with a hate crime after allegedly assaulting a Jewish man and making antisemitic remarks in Beverly Hills. The victim, Ra...
11 Dec 2023
The Beinart Notebook Elise Stefanik, University Presidents, and the Politics of Distraction 11 Dec 2023
The author discusses the strategy used by establishment American Jewish organizations to shift the focus of conversations about Israel away from the actions ...
11 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy The ROI of funding Jewish communal infrastructure in a post-Oct. 7 world 11 Dec 2023
This article discusses the importance of investing in Jewish communal infrastructure in light of the October 7th massacre in Israel and the subsequent rise i...
11 Dec 2023
eJewishPhilanthropy Jews who sit outside 11 Dec 2023
This article explores the history and mindset behind Jewish critics of Israel. It discusses how some American Jewish organizations were initially non-Zionist...
11 Dec 2023
Tablet It’s Time for Congress to Open Harvard’s Books 11 Dec 2023
In recent congressional testimony, presidents from Harvard, MIT, and UPenn refused to denounce terrorism or clarify whether calls for the genocide of Jews co...
11 Dec 2023
Tablet Yidl, Get Your Gun 11 Dec 2023
The author reflects on the recent rise of antisemitism and the call among some Jews to arm themselves for self-defense. The author recalls the Jewish Defense...
11 Dec 2023
Forward University of Pennsylvania president resigns after widely-panned remarks about Jewish genocide 9 Dec 2023
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned after facing backlash for her response to a question about antisemitism at a Congressional hearing. ...
9 Dec 2023
Forward UPenn trustees call emergency meeting as calls mount for president to resign over remarks about Jewish genocide 9 Dec 2023
The University of Pennsylvania board of trustees will meet in an emergency session to discuss the future of President Liz Magill, as criticism grows over her...
9 Dec 2023
Forward Harvard president apologizes, Penn alum yanks $100M gift as congressional antisemitism hearing fallout continues 8 Dec 2023
In the aftermath of a congressional hearing on antisemitism on college campuses, the president of Harvard University, Claudine Gay, apologized for causing pa...
8 Dec 2023
Forward Rabbi David Wolpe resigns from Harvard antisemitism committee over president’s ‘painfully inadequate testimony’ on campus antisemitism 8 Dec 2023
Rabbi David Wolpe has resigned from the antisemitism advisory committee at Harvard University because of events on campus and the inadequate testimony of the...
8 Dec 2023
Forward Two-thirds of Americans say Hamas holds ‘a lot’ of responsibility for the war 8 Dec 2023
A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that 65% of Americans believe that Hamas bears a lot of responsibility for the war with Israel, co...
8 Dec 2023
Forward Hate or just a crime? Either way, Jewish restaurants are finding support after vandalism 8 Dec 2023
Several kosher restaurants in the United States have received public support following incidences of vandalism or break-ins. While law enforcement has determ...
8 Dec 2023