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Suing her CUPE union over systemic antisemitism
25 Jul 2024
Carrie Silverberg, a CUPE member and outspoken critic of her union's anti-Israel stance, has initiated a human rights complaint against CUPE Ontario's presid...
25 Jul 2024
JTA
Biden lists ending the Israel-Hamas war as a top priority for his last 6 months in office
25 Jul 2024
President Joe Biden has emphasized ending the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza as a top priority for his remaining six months in office. He expressed determinat...
25 Jul 2024
Tablet
Nabokov’s Love Affair
25 Jul 2024
Vladimir Nabokov, a prominent Russian-born author, led a life marked by tragedy and an enduring connection to Jewish heritage. Nabokov's family history refle...
25 Jul 2024
Tablet
Wikipedia’s Jewish Problem
25 Jul 2024
A group of Wikipedia editors and administrators criticized the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for its reliability on issues related to Israel, Zionism, antisem...
25 Jul 2024
Forward
Netanyahu misrepresented MIT president’s response to ‘genocide’ question
24 Jul 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu misrepresented comments made by the president of MIT during his address to Congress by claiming that the MIT presid...
24 Jul 2024
JTA
Trump fundraiser drops Candace Owens after backlash over her embrace of antisemitism
24 Jul 2024
Far-right commentator Candace Owens was removed from an upcoming fundraiser for Donald Trump due to backlash over her history of embracing antisemitic rhetor...
24 Jul 2024
Forward
Yes, that is Elon Musk sitting with Benjamin Netanyahu's wife at the Capitol
24 Jul 2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk was spotted with Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at a Congressional speech. Netanyahu invited Musk aft...
24 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Thirty years after the deadliest attack on diaspora Jews, what’s changed?
24 Jul 2024
The article reflects on the 30th anniversary of the London Israeli Embassy bombing and the continuing security challenges faced by Jewish communities worldwi...
24 Jul 2024
Ami
AOC–Too Zionist for Some // The progressive movement eats its own
24 Jul 2024
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), once a supporter of Israel, now takes a considerably less supportive stance, endorsing BDS and criticizing Israel...
24 Jul 2024
Tablet
The Ex-Nazi Sympathizer Who Built Israel’s Secret Nuclear Site
24 Jul 2024
The exhibition "Tomer Ganihar/Philip Johnson: Transparent Secrets" at the Israel Museum showcases photographs by Tomer Ganihar of the Soreq Nuclear Research ...
24 Jul 2024
Jewish Insider
Beshear boasts close relationship with Kentucky’s Jewish community
24 Jul 2024
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat known for his close ties with the Jewish community, is being considered as a potential running mate for Vice Presi...
24 Jul 2024
Tablet
The Space We Need Now
24 Jul 2024
The text reflects the author's personal journey as a Jew growing up in various environments, highlighting the challenges faced due to religious differences a...
24 Jul 2024
Forward
How a bestselling book became an unlikely lightning rod in literary fights over the Israel-Hamas war
23 Jul 2024
Author Gabrielle Zevin's bestselling book "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" has gained immense popularity but stirred controversy due to accusations of ...
23 Jul 2024
Moment
Aaron Weissman: Democrats’ Chances Go Up
23 Jul 2024
Aaron Weissman, a 52-year-old Reform Jew from Great Falls, MT, who is an Independent voter and supported Joe Biden in 2020, believes that Vice President Kama...
23 Jul 2024
Jewish Action
The Evangelical Right: Trojan Horse or Knight in Shining Armor?
23 Jul 2024
The relationship between Jews and the evangelical Christian Right has sparked debate within the Jewish community. Evangelicals, a significant group within Ch...
23 Jul 2024
Forward
How Kamala Harris views antisemitism differently than Biden
23 Jul 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris views antisemitism differently than President Joe Biden by addressing it in more universal terms, emphasizing common humanity an...
23 Jul 2024
Forward
As Netanyahu speaks to Congress, it’s never been more important — or lonely — to be a liberal Zionist
23 Jul 2024
The text discusses the challenges faced by liberal Zionists who believe in loving Israel while also being critical of its policies, especially amidst rising ...
23 Jul 2024
Future of Jewish
It is time to reject the term 'pro-Palestinian'.
23 Jul 2024
The essay argues for rejecting the term "pro-Palestinian" and instead refers to those who use it as "anti-Israel." The author questions the intensity and irr...
23 Jul 2024
Tablet
My Son Was the First American Killed by Hamas
23 Jul 2024
The article recounts the tragic story of David Boim, the first American killed by Hamas in 1996, as told by his mother. She highlights the pain of losing her...
23 Jul 2024
JTA
What Jews should know about the Kamala Harris veepstakes
22 Jul 2024
As there is speculation about Vice President Kamala Harris's potential running mate, notable Jewish candidates are discussed, including Pennsylvania Governor...
22 Jul 2024
Forward
Will Josh Shapiro’s Jewishness hurt or help a Harris ticket?
22 Jul 2024
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a prominent figure in Democratic circles, is being considered as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris fo...
22 Jul 2024
Forward
Possible VP Pick Mark Kelly has Jewish connections besides Gabby Giffords, his Jewish wife
22 Jul 2024
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, although not Jewish himself, has deep connections to Jews and Israel t...
22 Jul 2024
JTA
Jewish leaders in Europe want to stay there despite pessimism about antisemitism, survey finds
22 Jul 2024
Despite a rise in antisemitic incidents in Europe following the Hamas attack on Israel, a survey commissioned by a global Jewish aid organization reveals tha...
22 Jul 2024
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After Fredericton's pride parade was led by pro-Palestinian activists, local Jews worry about their place in the city
22 Jul 2024
Fredericton's LGBTQ pride parade, led by a pro-Palestinian group, has sparked concerns among the local Jewish community, heightened by recent antisemitic inc...
22 Jul 2024
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After Fredericton's pride parade was led by pro-Palestinian activists, local Jews worry about their place in the city
22 Jul 2024
The Fredericton Pride parade led by a pro-Palestinian group has ignited tension and concerns among the local Jewish community, who feel increasingly unsafe a...
22 Jul 2024
Forward
I'm a Jewish Democratic delegate — here's why I can't wait to vote for Kamala Harris
21 Jul 2024
As a Jewish Democratic delegate committed to supporting Israel and combatting antisemitism, the endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democrati...
21 Jul 2024
JTA
Joe Biden ends campaign, endorses Kamala Harris, as talks to end Israel-Hamas war enter critical phase
21 Jul 2024
President Joe Biden has ended his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, marking two potential...
21 Jul 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
When Images Trump Truth
21 Jul 2024
The text discusses the prevalence of biased reporting in the mainstream media regarding the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. It criticizes the medi...
21 Jul 2024
Forward
I'm a Jew studying at Harvard Divinity School. Shabbos Kestenbaum doesn't speak for me
19 Jul 2024
Zev Mishell, a Jewish student at Harvard Divinity School, criticizes Shabbos Kestenbaum's speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention, drawing parallel...
19 Jul 2024
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Director Alma Har’el on the Complex Jewish World of ‘Lady in the Lake’
19 Jul 2024
Israeli director Alma Harel's new TV series, "Lady in the Lake," combines fantasy with reality in 1960s Baltimore, exploring the Jewish identity of its chara...
19 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Seeing antisemitism everywhere? Don’t worry, you’re not crazy
19 Jul 2024
The text discusses the prevalence of antisemitism in various aspects of society, such as in fashion, art, politics, and social interactions. It highlights in...
19 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Eliminating the binary in responding to campus antisemitism
19 Jul 2024
As discussions around campus antisemitism intensified following a Hamas attack in Israel, Jewish responses ranged from advocating for a strategic exodus from...
19 Jul 2024
Future of Jewish
'Anti-Zionism' is an existential threat to progressive, liberal values.
19 Jul 2024
The text delves into the intricacies of the relationship between anti-Zionism and antisemitism, highlighting the complexity and nuance of this discussion. It...
19 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Since no one else will act, Jewish students are turning to the courts
19 Jul 2024
Recent surge in antisemitic incidents on U.S. college campuses, including physical and verbal abuse towards Jewish students, has led to a lack of adequate re...
19 Jul 2024
JTA
Donald Trump accepts party nomination after a week in which Israel was extolled and isolationists were given center stage
19 Jul 2024
Donald Trump accepted the Republican party's presidential nomination after a week where he praised Israel's Iron Dome, vowed to resolve international crises,...
19 Jul 2024
Jewish Insider
Pro-Israel groups steering clear of Ilhan Omar, to her rival’s frustration
19 Jul 2024
Pro-Israel groups, having shifted focus to vulnerable Squad members like Rep. Cori Bush, are notably absent in supporting Rep. Ilhan Omar's opponent, Don Sam...
19 Jul 2024
Jewish Insider
Jewish Democrats cautiously cheer a potential Josh Shapiro ticket
19 Jul 2024
Jewish Democrats are cautiously optimistic about the potential of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro being considered as a running mate for Kamala Harris or ...
19 Jul 2024
JTA
Adidas said it will ‘revise’ 1972 Olympic sneaker campaign that features Palestinian-American activist Bella Hadid
18 Jul 2024
Adidas announced plans to revise its 1972 Olympic sneaker campaign featuring Palestinian-American activist Bella Hadid after facing criticism for her past st...
18 Jul 2024
JTA
30 years after deadly AMIA bombing, Argentina’s Jews are balancing pain with hope for justice
18 Jul 2024
The 30th anniversary of the deadly AMIA bombing in Argentina, which killed 85 people and has deeply impacted the Jewish community, was marked by events aimed...
18 Jul 2024
Forward
Adidas chose a pro-Palestinian activist to promote its new shoe. It didn't go as planned
18 Jul 2024
Adidas faced backlash for choosing Bella Hadid, a pro-Palestinian activist, to promote its new SL72 sneakers, referencing the 1972 Munich Olympics tragedy wh...
18 Jul 2024
Forward
Antisemitism is constantly evolving — social media companies need to as well
18 Jul 2024
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has implemented new rules to combat antisemitism by prohibiting users from using terms like "Zionist" as a substitute f...
18 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Why I am going to Argentina
18 Jul 2024
Jonathan Greenblatt reflects on his decision to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the deadly AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires and highlights the importance of ...
18 Jul 2024
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Derek Penslar, a Canadian scholar of Jewish history, hopes to fix Harvard’s antisemitism problem
18 Jul 2024
Derek Penslar, co-chair of Harvard's Presidential Task Force on Combatting Antisemitism, addresses criticisms of the task force's interim report, which found...
18 Jul 2024
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Derek Penslar, a Canadian scholar of Jewish history, hopes to fix Harvard’s antisemitism problem
18 Jul 2024
Derek Penslar, a Canadian scholar and Harvard professor, discusses his role as co-chair of Harvard's antisemitism task force amidst criticism and controversy...
18 Jul 2024
Tablet
Unforgiven
18 Jul 2024
José Pérez, a Catholic in the process of converting to Judaism and a Federal Police agent, infiltrated the Argentina Zionist Organization (AZO) in Buenos Air...
18 Jul 2024
Forward
ANALYSIS: Why GOP Jews are more jazzed about Trump this election
17 Jul 2024
At the 2024 Republican National Convention, GOP Jews expressed heightened enthusiasm for Trump, attributing it to his strong support for Israel, condemning o...
17 Jul 2024
Forward
So, how did the West become antisemitic?
17 Jul 2024
In "How the West Became Antisemitic" by scholar Ivan Marcus, the history of antisemitism is traced back to provocative verbal attacks by historical Jewish au...
17 Jul 2024
JTA
In a first, Republican Jewish Coalition CEO addresses RNC as party vows to make American Jews safe again
17 Jul 2024
At the Republican National Convention, Republican Jewish Coalition CEO Matt Brooks delivered a speech emphasizing President Trump's commitment to restoring l...
17 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Starmer has made a good start – but there are problems to come
17 Jul 2024
Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, faced criticism for his initial leadership decisions but has since gained strength, particularly after taking a firm s...
17 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
I’m one of those Jews Felicity Kendal thinks is wrong
17 Jul 2024
The author reflects on the complexities of Jewish identity in light of rising antisemitism. Sharing personal experiences and concerns, she discusses how some...
17 Jul 2024