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Matisyahu’s Message to His Fellow Jews and to the Israel Haters Trying to Cancel Him
21 Mar 2024
Matisyahu, a Jewish American reggae singer, rapper, and beatboxer, expresses his belief in Israel's right to exist despite facing protests and cancellations,...
21 Mar 2024
Moment
Interview | Franklin Foer on the Golden Age of American Jews
21 Mar 2024
Franklin Foer, a writer for The Atlantic, discusses rising antisemitism affecting American Jews from both the left and the right in his article "The Golden A...
21 Mar 2024
Forward
New data challenges assumptions about campus antisemitism
21 Mar 2024
A recent study led by Eitan Hersh at Tufts University offers a complex picture of antisemitism on college campuses, dispelling some commonly held beliefs. Th...
21 Mar 2024
JTA
US Jewish history museum may become part of the Smithsonian 4 years after surviving bankruptcy
21 Mar 2024
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation to explore the possibility of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelp...
21 Mar 2024
MomentMag
It’s not a Conspiracy: The Jewish and Black Origins of the Skinhead Movement
21 Mar 2024
The YouTube video explores the Jewish and Black origins of the Skinhead movement before it was infiltrated by White supremacists in the 1980s, featuring disc...
21 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish
Will you support our mission please?
21 Mar 2024
Joshua Hoffman, on behalf of Future of Jewish, a digital publication aiming to educate about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, seeks support for their m...
21 Mar 2024
Forward
Police in Newton, Massachusetts, investigating string of vandalism targeting pro-Israel homes as hate crimes
20 Mar 2024
Authorities in Newton, Massachusetts are investigating a series of vandalism incidents targeting pro-Israel homes as hate crimes, with incidents including de...
20 Mar 2024
Forward
Department of Education reaches resolution with Utah school district over reports of antisemitism
20 Mar 2024
The U.S. Department of Education has resolved its investigation into a public school district in Park City, Utah, regarding reports of antisemitic harassment...
20 Mar 2024
Forward
Jewish film festival in Canada latest event to be canceled over ‘security concerns’
20 Mar 2024
The Hamilton Jewish Film Festival in Canada was canceled due to security concerns following complaints and threats related to Israeli films in the lineup, su...
20 Mar 2024
JTA
Canadian Jewish federation ‘dismayed’ by theater’s decision to postpone Jewish film festival over security fears
20 Mar 2024
The Playhouse Cinema in Hamilton, Ontario decided to postpone the Hamilton Jewish Film Festival citing security concerns amidst the sensitive backdrop of the...
20 Mar 2024
Forward
Charles Lindbergh was a vicious antisemite. Why does St. Louis publicly honor him?
20 Mar 2024
Charles Lindbergh, the famed aviator known for his solo transatlantic flight in 1927, was honored in St. Louis with the naming of Lindbergh Boulevard in 1930...
20 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Blaming the Wrong People
20 Mar 2024
The text criticizes the left for solely blaming Israel for the devastation in Gaza, ignoring Hamas's role in the conflict. It questions why the left does not...
20 Mar 2024
Jewschool
President Biden Is Letting Gaza Bleed While Perpetuating an Antisemitic Trope. And, Yes, I Will Vote For Him To Stop Trump
20 Mar 2024
Rabbi Robin Podolsky criticizes President Biden for not taking decisive action to stop the suffering in Gaza, arguing that he has the power to do so by press...
20 Mar 2024
Forward
Department of Education increases transparency around Title VI discrimination investigations post-Oct. 7
20 Mar 2024
The U.S. Department of Education has started to increase transparency around its investigations into discrimination on college campuses, specifically focusin...
20 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
I’m exhausted by the tsunami of anti-Jewish hate
20 Mar 2024
A British Jewish individual expresses exhaustion and fear due to a surge in anti-Jewish hate since October 7, with incidents escalating to over 4,000, includ...
20 Mar 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
The future we don’t want to imagine
20 Mar 2024
Dana Sheanin, CEO of Jewish LearningWorks, expresses deep concern about the future of the Bay Area Jewish community, highlighting the challenges faced by loc...
20 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Smartphone ban: Meet the north London parents shunning devices for their children
20 Mar 2024
A growing number of parents in north London, including those at the Eden Primary School, are advocating for a ban on smartphones for children until the age o...
20 Mar 2024
Ami
Exposed // An update on the grand Jewish plot
20 Mar 2024
The text sarcastically claims that Jews have been exposed for their alleged global conspiracy, detailing a fanciful narrative involving a Zionist cabal contr...
20 Mar 2024
Jewish Insider
Israeli and Jewish artists face threats, boycotts at U.S. shows
20 Mar 2024
Israeli and Jewish artists performing in the U.S. are facing threats and boycotts due to their connection to Israel or vocal support for the country. Instanc...
20 Mar 2024
Forward
Jews on California campuses stage statewide ‘sleep-in’ protests as Congress launches antisemitism probe into Berkeley
19 Mar 2024
Jewish academics and students in California organized a statewide sleep-in protest in response to increased antisemitism on campuses, notably at the Universi...
19 Mar 2024
Forward
Will Aaron Taylor-Johnson make James Bond Jewish again?
19 Mar 2024
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is rumored to have been offered the role of James Bond, potentially making the iconic spy character Jewish. This could be a significant ...
19 Mar 2024
Forward
Rampant hate, no transparency, antisemitism behind the scenes: Why Jews should support a TikTok sale
19 Mar 2024
American Jews are urged to support the forced sale of TikTok due to the platform's rampant hate speech, lack of transparency, and ties to China's meddling in...
19 Mar 2024
Moment
It’s not a Conspiracy: The Jewish and Black Origins of the Skinhead Movement with Jacob Kornbluth, Eric K. Ward, Pan Nesbitt and Nadine Epstein
19 Mar 2024
The discussion delves into the origins of the Skinhead movement, debunking the misconception that it was always rooted in hate. Originating in London in the ...
19 Mar 2024
Forward
Every time Donald Trump has accused American Jews of disloyalty
19 Mar 2024
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly made statements suggesting that American Jews who vote for Democrats are disloyal to Israel, insinuating a dual ...
19 Mar 2024
Jewish Insider
LaLota discusses a moderate path forward on Israel, Ukraine aid
19 Mar 2024
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) discusses his support for a bipartisan foreign aid bill proposed by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) that includes aid for Israel, Ukrai...
19 Mar 2024
Jewish Insider
Schiff’s likely House successor vows to continue his pro-Israel legacy, from a progressive perch
19 Mar 2024
Laura Friedman, a progressive assemblywoman poised to succeed Rep. Adam Schiff in the House, is committed to continuing Schiff's pro-Israel legacy while emph...
19 Mar 2024
Tablet
Can Germany’s Far Right Be Stopped?
19 Mar 2024
Robert Kagan's article in Foreign Affairs raised concerns about the resurgence of far-right nationalism in Germany, attributing it in part to the weakening o...
19 Mar 2024
Tablet
An Inconvenient Truth
19 Mar 2024
Germany is facing challenges reminiscent of its past, with issues such as a migrant influx, economic stagnation, and political divisions. The Alternative for...
19 Mar 2024
Forward
Man arrested after Fort Lauderdale Chabad center is damaged in apparent arson attack
18 Mar 2024
A Chabad house in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was damaged in an apparent arson attack, leading to the arrest of a 50-year-old man, Scott Hannaford. The rabbi s...
18 Mar 2024
Forward
NYC residents clean up pro-Palestinian graffiti left on Effy’s, a kosher restaurant
18 Mar 2024
Effys Café, a kosher restaurant on the Upper West Side in NYC, was vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti in March 2024, which police are investigating as ...
18 Mar 2024
JTA
UWS residents clean up after Effy’s, a neighborhood kosher cafe, is hit with anti-Israel graffiti
18 Mar 2024
Effys Café, a kosher establishment on the Upper West Side, was vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti in March 2024, leading to police investigating the incide...
18 Mar 2024
Forward
Jews have been cursed to be lonely. The war is a reminder to fight back against that fate
18 Mar 2024
The article discusses the concept of Jews as a historically lonely people and how this loneliness has manifested throughout history, both in Israel and the d...
18 Mar 2024
Forward
To evade pro-Palestinian protests, some Jewish and Israeli events are keeping their locations low-profile
18 Mar 2024
In response to rising anti-Semitic incidents, some Jewish and Israeli event organizers are keeping event locations confidential to prioritize attendee safety...
18 Mar 2024
Forward
Virginia school district will let students opt out of Holocaust lesson, citing Jewish students’ ‘trauma’
18 Mar 2024
Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia faced backlash for initially allowing middle school students to opt out of a Holocaust survivor talk, with critics ...
18 Mar 2024
Forward
Elon Musk downplays past antisemitic comments in new interview
18 Mar 2024
Elon Musk recently addressed past antisemitic comments in an interview with Don Lemon, dismissing accusations of promoting such content on his social media p...
18 Mar 2024
Tablet
Berkeley Is a Safe Space for Hate
18 Mar 2024
The author describes a concerning rise in antisemitism at UC Berkeley, particularly through actions by groups like Graduate Students for Justice in Palestine...
18 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish
The New Genocide®
17 Mar 2024
The essay "The New Genocide" addresses the misuse and politicization of the term "genocide" in the context of conflict between Israel and Hamas. The author a...
17 Mar 2024
Forward
Since Oct. 7, Stars of David and Israeli flags have been flying off the shelves
17 Mar 2024
Following a surge in sales of Jewish and Israeli-themed items since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2024, sellers like Yafa Black in Florida and online vend...
17 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish
Where are all the Jewish gangsters?
15 Mar 2024
The article discusses the historical concept of "Muscular Judaism" promoted by Zionist leader Max Nordau in the 19th century as a response to anti-Semitism, ...
15 Mar 2024
JTA
Why pro-Palestinian protesters are vandalizing images of Lord Balfour
15 Mar 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters recently vandalized a portrait of Lord Balfour at Trinity College in Cambridge, England, due to his authorship of the Balfour Decl...
15 Mar 2024
Forward
Jewish content creators say the campaign against TikTok is misguided
15 Mar 2024
Jewish content creators, including rabbis like Seth Goldstein and Daniel Bogard, feel that the campaign to shut down TikTok over concerns of antisemitism is ...
15 Mar 2024
Forward
Chabad and the ADL have different approaches to Israel on campus. Will a new partnership change that?
15 Mar 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has initiated a new partnership with Chabad on Campus to combat antisemitism. This collaboration involves training Chabad ca...
15 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish
This is what Jew-haters won’t tell you.
15 Mar 2024
The text discusses the issue of economic-based antisemitism and how individuals can be led down a path of anti-Jewish hate through misleading arguments regar...
15 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
This is the point of the Board of Deputies
15 Mar 2024
The article discusses the role and activities of the Board of Deputies, highlighting recent efforts to combat antisemitism, support Israel, and engage with g...
15 Mar 2024
Forward
Israel's war is making American Jews unsafe. So why are so many still supporting it?
14 Mar 2024
The author discusses how the Israeli government's conduct in the war against Hamas in Gaza is contributing to rising antisemitism, making American Jews feel ...
14 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Time to call out Islamism for what it is
14 Mar 2024
The text criticizes Islamism and Islamist extremism for their regressive and authoritarian foundations, focusing on the violent and antisemitic actions of gr...
14 Mar 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
The Diaspora’s ‘The Day After’ dilemma
14 Mar 2024
Jewish communities, both in Israel and the Diaspora, are facing a surge in antisemitic incidents following a recent terrorist attack, particularly on univers...
14 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish
What's the Deal With Self-Hating Jews
14 Mar 2024
The text discusses the concept of self-hating Jews through the lens of recent events like the Oscars speech by Jewish director Jonathan Glazer, who equated I...
14 Mar 2024
Forward
After drawing protests in NJ and Canada, Israeli real estate tour cancels Brooklyn stop over security concerns
13 Mar 2024
A real estate tour promoting properties in Israel and West Bank settlements faced controversy and protests, leading to the cancellation of its final Brooklyn...
13 Mar 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Antisemitism of Animal Rights Activists
13 Mar 2024
The text discusses the controversy surrounding kosher slaughter and the recent legal challenges faced by Jewish organizations in Canada regarding new rules f...
13 Mar 2024