Between The Lines
A Heroic Mother In Israel
3 Jul 2024
The book "Henrietta Szold: Hadassah and the Zionist Dream" by Francine Klagsbrun delves into the life of Henrietta Szold, an influential American-born Jewish...
3 Jul 2024
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: The Jewish refugee who wrote the book on human rights
3 Jul 2024
Leah Levin, a Jewish refugee who fled Lithuania for South Africa due to rising antisemitism, became a prominent figure in human rights advocacy. She authored...
3 Jul 2024
Kveller
How I Finally Made Sense of My Russian Jewish Identity
3 Jul 2024
Despite growing up with little connection to her Jewish roots, a woman discovers her Russian Jewish identity through her father's imprisonment for being Jewi...
3 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
I have 112,000 followers but my love for Twitter is over
3 Jul 2024
The writer, with a significant following on Twitter, reflects on their love-hate relationship with social media, especially Twitter, which used to be a posit...
3 Jul 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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‘Apology not accepted’: Behind Jewish groups’ furor over Canada’s new human rights commissioner
3 Jul 2024
The recent appointment of Birju Dattani as Canada's Chief Human Rights Commissioner has sparked controversy due to his past anti-Israel and alleged antisemit...
3 Jul 2024
Future of Jewish
The Turbulent State of Britain's Jews
2 Jul 2024
The essay discusses the current state of British Jews amid rising antisemitism in the UK. Concerns are raised about the Labour Party's history of antisemitis...
2 Jul 2024
Moment
Nina Stanley: Biden Should be Replaced
2 Jul 2024
Nina Stanley, a 72-year-old retired nurse from Ohio, expresses concerns about President Biden's performance and suggests he should be replaced due to what sh...
2 Jul 2024
Forward
New Columbia administrator texts show deans complaining about Jewish student ‘privilege,’ calling Hillel leader a ‘problem’
2 Jul 2024
Newly released text messages from Columbia University administrators revealed disparaging comments about Jewish students, particularly their perceived privil...
2 Jul 2024
JTA
New Columbia administrator texts show deans discussing Jewish student ‘privilege’ and ‘$$$$,’ and bashing Hillel leader as a ‘problem’
2 Jul 2024
Columbia University administrators engaged in text exchanges that belittled Jewish student concerns about antisemitism, referred to Jewish students as privil...
2 Jul 2024
Forward
Her son was fatally shot on the Brooklyn Bridge. But Devorah Halberstam says the full story remains untold
2 Jul 2024
Devorah Halberstam, whose son Ari was tragically murdered in 1994 on the Brooklyn Bridge, continues to seek justice and closure for her son's case, believing...
2 Jul 2024
JTA
176 Jewish gravestones vandalized at 2 Cincinnati cemeteries
2 Jul 2024
Vandals recently damaged or toppled 176 gravestones at two Jewish cemeteries in Cincinnati, with the majority of the graves being pushed face down, complicat...
2 Jul 2024
Lilith
A “New Look” at Coco Chanel…
2 Jul 2024
The text explores a reexamination of the legacy of Gabrielle Coco Chanel, highlighting her revolutionary contributions to fashion like the little black dress...
2 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Labour can be trusted again
2 Jul 2024
Under Keir Starmer's leadership, the Labour Party has made significant strides in combating antisemitism, with a focus on acknowledging past issues and imple...
2 Jul 2024
Forward
Cuomo releases TV ad blasting campus protesters backing Hamas
2 Jul 2024
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, released a TV ad through his pro-Israel group, Never Again, NOW!, criticizing pro-Palestinian protesters f...
2 Jul 2024
Ami
What We Talk About When We Talk About the Holocaust // Both dachshunds and Great Danes are canines
2 Jul 2024
Hebrew University professor Jonathan Dekel-Chen criticizes the use of terms like genocide and references to Nazis and the Holocaust when discussing Hamas, po...
2 Jul 2024
Tablet
Why I Left My Faculty Position at Rutgers
2 Jul 2024
The author describes their decision to leave Rutgers University due to the administration's response to an anti-Israel protest promoting self-martyrdom throu...
2 Jul 2024
Tablet
The Los Angeles Synagogue Attack Wasn’t a Warning for Jews Alone
2 Jul 2024
In a disturbing incident at a Los Angeles synagogue, a violent mob associated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine targeted Jewish worshipp...
2 Jul 2024
Tablet
Jab, Jab, Hook, Hook
2 Jul 2024
The author recounts his experiences grappling with his Jewish identity from childhood to adulthood, including humorous anecdotes from Hebrew school, challeng...
2 Jul 2024
Forward
7 Holocaust museums condemn vandalism against one of their own after police say it wasn’t a hate crime
1 Jul 2024
Seven Holocaust museums, including the Holocaust Center for Humanity in Seattle, Washington, condemned the recent vandalism at the Seattle museum, where pro-...
1 Jul 2024
JTA
Feeling excluded from this year’s NYC Dyke March, Jewish lesbians host their own Pride party
1 Jul 2024
Feeling excluded from the New York City Dyke March due to its anti-Israel stance, Jewish lesbians organized their own inclusive event called Shalom Dykes, fe...
1 Jul 2024
Mishpacha
A Few Minutes with… Gavriel Mairone
1 Jul 2024
Attorney Gavriel Mairone is leading a lawsuit against UNRWA on behalf of victims affected by Hamas attacks, accusing the organization of collaborating with H...
1 Jul 2024
Moment
Wisdom Project | Reggie Schatz, 98, Says “Family Is Everything”
1 Jul 2024
Reggie Schatz, a 98-year-old from Maryland, emphasizes the importance of love, family, and community in her life. Known for her kind deeds and involvement in...
1 Jul 2024
JTA
ADL joins with legal powerhouse to seek compensation for U.S. victims of Oct. 7 massacres
1 Jul 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has partnered with a prominent legal firm to seek compensation for U.S. victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas massacres in Israel thro...
1 Jul 2024
Forward
Nearly half of Americans see antisemitism as a ‘very serious problem,’ poll finds
1 Jul 2024
A recent Gallup poll found that nearly half of Americans consider antisemitism a very serious problem, a significant increase from previous years. Additional...
1 Jul 2024
JTA
More than 10% of US Jews say they were frequently mistreated due to their religion, poll finds
1 Jul 2024
A recent Gallup poll revealed that over 10% of American Jewish adults reported frequent mistreatment or harassment due to their religion in the past year, wi...
1 Jul 2024
Forward
An unprecedented victory for a historically antisemitic right-wing party in France, and now the world holds its breath
1 Jul 2024
In the recent legislative elections in France, Marine Le Pen's extreme-right-wing party, the National Rally, achieved an unprecedented victory with one in th...
1 Jul 2024
Forward
How a Jewish kid named Lou Reed left 'the most boring place on earth' to become 'King of New York'
1 Jul 2024
The biography "Lou Reed: The King of New York" by Will Hermes delves deeply into Lou Reed's Jewish roots and influences, shedding light on how his Jewish ide...
1 Jul 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
‘Independence Day’ revisited: A Jewish reflection on modern challenges
1 Jul 2024
In a reflection on the movie Independence Day, Mark Charendoff draws parallels to the challenges faced by modern Jewish communities, highlighting the need to...
1 Jul 2024
JTA
Far-right party with antisemitic roots projected to lead after first round of French vote
1 Jul 2024
The far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, is projected to lead after the first round of voting in Frances legislative elections, potentially ...
1 Jul 2024
Tablet
Progressive Except for Palestine
1 Jul 2024
A Jewish academic physician at the University of Toronto has been shunned by progressive colleagues who labeled him as a Zionist, despite his long history of...
1 Jul 2024
Tablet
Will the Law Protect Jewish Places of Worship From Antisemitic Mobs?
1 Jul 2024
In the aftermath of an anti-Israel protest outside Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles, calls for more protection of Jewish places of worship have emerged. D...
1 Jul 2024
Future of Jewish
Canada's Criminalization of My Jewish Identity
30 Jun 2024
The essay discusses the challenges faced by Jewish Canadians, particularly in light of the rise in antisemitism and the recent introduction of the concept of...
30 Jun 2024
Sources
Centering Jewish Identity Development (Even) When There Is Antisemitism on Campus
30 Jun 2024
The article discusses the recurring cycle of outrage against antisemitism and anti-Zionism on college campuses, and the need for a more constructive approach...
30 Jun 2024
Sources
How and How Not to Help on Campus
30 Jun 2024
Seth Goren, CEO of Hillel Ontario, discusses the escalating antisemitism on college campuses and how external support can sometimes hinder rather than help. ...
30 Jun 2024
Sources
War 101
30 Jun 2024
The article titled "War 101" explores the profound challenges faced by Jewish students on American college campuses amidst rising antisemitism and anti-Zioni...
30 Jun 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Oy, Canada: Jews feeling ‘vulnerable’ and ‘precarious’ on Canada Day after Oct. 7
30 Jun 2024
This episode discusses the challenges and vulnerabilities faced by Jewish Canadians in light of antisemitic incidents since October 7th. Intellectuals and co...
30 Jun 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Oy, Canada: Jews feeling ‘vulnerable’ and ‘precarious’ on Canada Day after Oct. 7
30 Jun 2024
In a panel discussion, prominent Jewish Canadians reflect on increased antisemitism following events on October 7th and share feelings of vulnerability in th...
30 Jun 2024
JTA
As calls for NYC mask ban gain momentum, Jewish and Black advocacy groups announce their support
28 Jun 2024
Jewish and Black advocacy groups in NYC announced their support for a ban on masks at protests to combat antisemitism and promote safety. The effort, endorse...
28 Jun 2024
The Cholent
Confronting Hate Exhibit Not Quite Ready to Confront the Public
28 Jun 2024
The Wing Luke Museum in Seattle faced controversy and a staff walkout over an exhibit titled Confronting Hate Together, discussing Jewish, Asian, and African...
28 Jun 2024
Forward
What Biden and Trump said about Israel — and Hitler — during the first presidential debate
28 Jun 2024
During the first presidential debate, President Joe Biden emphasized supporting Israel by halting weapon shipments to avoid civilian casualties, helping inte...
28 Jun 2024
JTA
Trump calls Biden ‘a very bad Palestinian’: Israel, antisemitism feature in a debate high on anger, low on coherence
28 Jun 2024
In a heated and chaotic debate, President Trump insulted Joe Biden by calling him a "very bad Palestinian," referring to Israel's war with Hamas. Biden state...
28 Jun 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Divided Israel, Divided America - with Van Jones
28 Jun 2024
Van Jones joins Yonit and Jonathan for a discussion on the increasing tensions between Jews and progressives, rising antisemitism, and the complexities surro...
28 Jun 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Divided Israel, divided America - with special guest Van Jones
28 Jun 2024
Yonit and Jonathan discuss the political upheaval in Israel following a Supreme Court ruling that threatens Netanyahu's coalition, and engage with Van Jones ...
28 Jun 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Divided Israel, Divided America - with Van Jones
28 Jun 2024
Israel's supreme court challenging military exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox is shaking up Netanyahu's coalition and potentially shifting political alliance...
28 Jun 2024
Jewish Insider
Schumer under mounting pressure to advance major antisemitism bill
28 Jun 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing pressure from Jewish leaders and colleagues to advance the Antisemitism Awareness Act, aimed at addressing the...
28 Jun 2024
JTA
An unexpected 6th defendant is indicted in the 2021 antisemitic assault against Joey Borgen
27 Jun 2024
Joey Borgen, a victim of an antisemitic assault in New York City in 2021, has seen the legal saga continue with a sixth attacker, Salem Seleiman, being indic...
27 Jun 2024
Forward
LAPD admits it was unprepared for Sunday’s violent protest outside LA synagogue
27 Jun 2024
The LAPD admits to being unprepared for a violent protest outside an LA synagogue where pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters clashed, with accusations o...
27 Jun 2024
JTA
LAPD admits it was unprepared for Sunday’s violent protest outside LA synagogue
27 Jun 2024
During a security briefing by the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles following violent clashes outside a synagogue between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel prote...
27 Jun 2024
Jewish Action
Summer Reading
27 Jun 2024
"Summer Reading" presents three Jewish-themed books: "Bylines and Blessings" by Judy Gruen, describing her journey from secular upbringing to an Orthodox lif...
27 Jun 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Judaism Without Jews is an Oxymoron
27 Jun 2024
The text discusses the evolution of Reform Judaism in America, highlighting its initial intention to eliminate differences between Jews and Christians in ord...
27 Jun 2024