The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Who kicked this ‘devastated’ Jewish volunteer out of London’s JCC?
9 Aug 2024
Darlene Zaifman-Guslits, a Jewish volunteer in London, was forcibly removed from the Jewish Community Centre by the police after refusing to leave during a s...
9 Aug 2024
JTA
3 Columbia University deans resign after sending disparaging text messages during panel on campus Jewish life
9 Aug 2024
Three Columbia University deans have resigned following the exposure of derogatory text messages they sent during a panel on campus Jewish life, which were d...
9 Aug 2024
Tikvah
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Josh Kraushaar on the Democratic Party’s Veepstakes and American Jewry
8 Aug 2024
In a recent discussion, Josh Kraushaar examines the Democratic Party's vice-presidential selection process and its implications for American Jewry. Vice Pres...
8 Aug 2024
People of the Pod
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VP Picks, Media Bias, and Antisemitism: The 2024 U.S. Election and Its Impact on Israel and the Jewish People
8 Aug 2024
The discussion focuses on the 2024 U.S. presidential election, particularly the vice presidential picks and their implications for Israel and the Jewish comm...
8 Aug 2024
JTA
Antisemitism and protests in the United States trigger PTSD in Holocaust survivors
8 Aug 2024
The recent surge in antisemitism and protests in the United States since Oct. 7 has triggered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Holocaust survivors, p...
8 Aug 2024
Forward
Jews are tired of being used as a political football
8 Aug 2024
The text discusses the exhaustion felt by American Jews in 2024 due to their Jewish identity being used as a political tool on both the right and the left. E...
8 Aug 2024
Kveller
When it Feels Like the World Hates Your 4-Year-Old
8 Aug 2024
The article discusses the author's struggles in raising her 4-year-old daughter in a world where hatred towards Jews persists. The author reflects on persona...
8 Aug 2024
Forward
Trump — offering no evidence — claims surge in Jewish support amid declining numbers against Harris
8 Aug 2024
Former President Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that there is an increase in his support among American Jews, suggesting it could offset a decline i...
8 Aug 2024
Forward
They're celebrating the Olympics in Paris, but the war in the Middle East feels close at hand
8 Aug 2024
The author reflects on the tense atmosphere in Paris during the Olympics, with the looming threat of war in the Middle East adding to the security concerns. ...
8 Aug 2024
JTA
A popular Belgian author wrote he wanted to ‘ram a sharp knife’ through every Jew he meets. He says it was satire.
8 Aug 2024
Belgian author Herman Brusselmans is facing backlash after writing in a satirical piece that Israel's bombing of Gaza made him want to ram a sharp knife thro...
8 Aug 2024
Forward
Deborah Lipstadt slams progressive definition of antisemitism
8 Aug 2024
Deborah Lipstadt, the U.S. special envoy for monitoring antisemitism, expressed support for the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of ...
8 Aug 2024
Forward
Responding to Walz pick, the Right resorts to antisemitism-baiting
8 Aug 2024
Jay Michaelson discusses the manipulation and exploitation of American Jews regarding antisemitism in response to Vice President Kamala Harris picking Tim Wa...
8 Aug 2024
JTA
Venezuela’s Nicholas Maduro blames ‘international Zionism’ for protests after he is accused of stealing election
8 Aug 2024
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is facing protests and accusations of election fraud, with his government cracking down on dissent. Maduro, who claims vi...
8 Aug 2024
Forward
Palestinian protests: Columbia University leader's home vandalized
8 Aug 2024
Vandals targeted the Brooklyn Heights apartment building of Columbia University's chief operating officer, Cas Holloway, accusing him of mistreating pro-Pale...
8 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
This year’s rise in antisemitism has been awful, but we will continue to face the challenges with courage
8 Aug 2024
CST, a leading authority in tracking antisemitic incidents, has reported a record high of such events in the first half of the year. This spike in antisemiti...
8 Aug 2024
Forward
A Jewish bagel shop in Detroit upends after staff walk out protesting ‘Zionist’ new owner
7 Aug 2024
The Detroit Institute of Bagels faced turmoil as staff walked out in protest of the store's new Zionist owner, Philip Kafka, a Jewish property developer. The...
7 Aug 2024
JTA
A Jewish bagel shop in Detroit closes after staff walk out on new ‘Zionist’ owner
7 Aug 2024
The Detroit Institute of Bagels faced turmoil as staff walked out due to the new owner's Zionist background, leading to its closure. The sale to a Jewish pro...
7 Aug 2024
Forward
Pro-Israel groups helped defeat Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush. Why aren’t they targeting Ilhan Omar?
7 Aug 2024
Pro-Israel groups, including AIPAC, have succeeded in defeating Rep. Cori Bush and Rep. Jamaal Bowman, known for their critical stance towards Israel, in Dem...
7 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
A radical antisemitic ideology has infiltrated Canada.
7 Aug 2024
Antisemitism has surged in Canada, impacting Jewish communities and schools, with rising hate crimes targeting Jews. The author highlights concerns about rad...
7 Aug 2024
JTA
Minnesota’s Jews celebrate as their ‘mensch’ Gov. Tim Walz enters the national spotlight
7 Aug 2024
Jewish Minnesotans are celebrating Governor Tim Walz's increased national visibility, citing his longstanding support for the Jewish community and Israel. De...
7 Aug 2024
The Free Press
America Is Ready for a Jewish Veep. The Democrats Aren’t.
7 Aug 2024
The text discusses how Vice President Kamala Harris considered Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as potential running mates ...
7 Aug 2024
Forward
The weirdest Jewish primary of the season is over — but we'll always have the grenade launcher
7 Aug 2024
The Missouri Attorney General race took an unusual turn with Republican candidate Will Scharf, known for shooting a grenade launcher in a campaign ad, being ...
7 Aug 2024
Jewish Insider
Josh Shapiro looms large over Harris-Walz ticket’s first rally
7 Aug 2024
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was prominently featured at Vice President Kamala Harris' debut event with her vice presidential pick, Minnesota Governor ...
7 Aug 2024
JTA
NYPD reports 30 antisemitic incidents in July, 3 times higher than last year
6 Aug 2024
In July, the NYPD reported a significant rise in antisemitic incidents in New York City compared to the same period last year, numbering 30 incidents which i...
6 Aug 2024
JTA
Nassau County legislature passes ban on public masking after anti-Israel protests
6 Aug 2024
The Nassau County Legislature in New York has passed a bill proposed by Israeli-American legislator Mazi Pilip to ban masks at protests, sparked by anti-Semi...
6 Aug 2024
Forward
Major Jewish groups want 'Zionist' to be a protected class on campus
6 Aug 2024
Major Jewish organizations, including Hillel International and the Anti-Defamation League, have jointly released guidelines advocating for the protection of ...
6 Aug 2024
JTA
Trump says Ye ‘has a good heart’ in interview with Jewish streaming star Adin Ross
6 Aug 2024
In a recent interview with Jewish streaming star Adin Ross, former President Donald Trump referred to rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, as a "really n...
6 Aug 2024
Forward
Harris team calls out 'absurd' GOP claim that sidelining Shapiro was antisemitic
6 Aug 2024
Amid disappointment among some Jewish Democrats over Kamala Harris not selecting Josh Shapiro as her running mate, allegations of antisemitism by the GOP for...
6 Aug 2024
Forward
Josh Shapiro would make a great vice president — but I'm relieved he's not running
6 Aug 2024
The article discusses the relief felt by the author and others that Governor Josh Shapiro did not run for vice president due to concerns about increased anti...
6 Aug 2024
JTA
Kamala Harris selects Tim Walz, pro-Israel Minnesota governor, as her running mate
6 Aug 2024
Kamala Harris has chosen Tim Walz, the pro-Israel governor of Minnesota, as her running mate for the November Democratic ticket. Walz, who has a strong recor...
6 Aug 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
7 tips for impactful fundraising in a post-Oct. 7 world
6 Aug 2024
In a world marked by increased antisemitism following the events of October 7, fundraising in the Jewish community requires a reevaluation of messaging and s...
6 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The hypocrisy in reaction to the riots is striking
5 Aug 2024
The author points out the hypocrisy in how reactions to riots and hate marches are handled. They highlight that while those participating in riots are condem...
5 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The government was right to ditch the free speech act – but for all the wrong reasons
5 Aug 2024
The UJS and the Antisemitism Policy Trust praised the government's decision to suspend or cancel the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, which aimed to...
5 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Bassem Youssef is not a satirist, he’s a dangerous conspiracy theorist
5 Aug 2024
Bassem Youssef, once hailed as a satirical voice during the Arab Spring, has now been criticized for spreading dangerous conspiracy theories rather than enga...
5 Aug 2024
Tablet
The New Yorker’s Fact Crisis
5 Aug 2024
The article discusses the rise of antisemitism and conspiracy theories, particularly in Western societies, despite efforts to combat ignorance through educat...
5 Aug 2024
JTA
US wrestling phenom Amit Elor has overcome personal tragedy and online antisemitism. Now, she will vie for gold in Paris.
4 Aug 2024
Amit Elor, a highly successful wrestler, has faced personal tragedies, including the loss of family members and online antisemitism. Despite these challenges...
4 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The government was right to drop the Freedom of Speech Act
4 Aug 2024
Bridget Phillipson, the Secretary of State for Education, made the right decision to halt the commencement of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, w...
4 Aug 2024
Forward
She was a successful minister. Then Hamas attacked Israel and now she’s becoming a rabbi
3 Aug 2024
Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons, a Unitarian Universalist minister in Brooklyn, decided to leave her successful ministerial role and the Unitarianism denomination to stu...
3 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
There is no such thing as a 'moderate' death cult.
3 Aug 2024
The essay highlights the flawed media depiction of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh as a moderate figure, emphasizing that there is no such thing as a moderate wi...
3 Aug 2024
Future of Jewish
How Tropes About Jews Do the Grunt Work for Anti-Israel Activists
2 Aug 2024
The text discusses how common stereotypes and biases about Jews play a significant role in anti-Israel activism, often without individuals being consciously ...
2 Aug 2024
JTA
The campaign to tank Josh Shapiro’s VP chances is gathering steam — and accusations of antisemitism
2 Aug 2024
The campaign to prevent Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Jewish candidate, from becoming Kamala Harris's running mate due to his pro-Israel stance has spark...
2 Aug 2024
JTA
The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish recap of the opening week of the 2024 Paris Olympics
2 Aug 2024
The Jewish Sport Report recaps the opening week of the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighting significant achievements of Jewish athletes such as Jessica Fox winn...
2 Aug 2024
JTA
British rabbi jailed in Ireland on charges of performing circumcision without a medical license
2 Aug 2024
British rabbi Jonathan Abraham was arrested in Ireland for performing circumcisions without a medical license, a practice allowed for Jewish mohels but not f...
2 Aug 2024
Kveller
Potential VP Pick Josh Shapiro Puts Jewish Family and Values at the Forefront
2 Aug 2024
Josh Shapiro, the Jewish Governor of Pennsylvania, is being speculated as a potential Vice Presidential pick by Kamala Harris in the upcoming 2024 election. ...
2 Aug 2024
JTA
Among pro-Israel conservatives, concern mounts over isolationism — and antisemitism — on the far right
2 Aug 2024
Concern is growing within pro-Israel conservative circles due to the rise of isolationism and antisemitism on the far right. At the recent Christians United ...
2 Aug 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Antsemitism? Probably. But Could it Have Been Avoided?
2 Aug 2024
A London rabbi, registered as a mohel in England, was arrested and charged in Dublin for performing circumcisions on non-Jewish children without authorizatio...
2 Aug 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Democrats used to embrace Jews – now they impose litmus tests
2 Aug 2024
In a reflection on the evolving relationship between Democrats and Jews, the text discusses the historical acceptance of Jews in the Democratic party, exempl...
2 Aug 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Israelophobia | Jake Wallis Simons on the New Face of Antisemitism and the Battle for Western Values
2 Aug 2024
A discussion with Jake Wallis Simons on the rise of anti-Israel sentiment, masked anti-Semitism, and the potential implications for Western societies, partic...
2 Aug 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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‘Hate has been given a free rein in our streets’: Hear highlights from Toronto's Pride of Israel solidarity rally
2 Aug 2024
Toronto's Pride of Israel Synagogue recently hosted a solidarity rally to address a surge of anti-Semitic attacks in the city, including vandalism at the syn...
2 Aug 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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‘Hate has been given a free rein in our streets’: Hear highlights from Toronto's Pride of Israel solidarity rally
2 Aug 2024
The Pride of Israel congregation in Toronto hosted a solidarity rally in response to a recent increase in antisemitic hate crimes, including vandalism and ar...
2 Aug 2024