People of the Pod
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Meet Modi Rosenfeld – the Comedian Helping the Jewish Community Laugh Again
16 Apr 2024
Israeli-American comedian Modi Rosenfeld discusses how he uses humor to help the Jewish community cope with trauma in the wake of recent events, by maintaini...
16 Apr 2024
JTA
ADL says antisemitic incidents more than doubled last year, driven by surge after Oct. 7
16 Apr 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported a significant increase in antisemitic incidents in the past year, more than doubling from the previous year with a ...
16 Apr 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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20-year-old student Ruby Grinberg wants to be the second-ever Jewish Miss Canada
16 Apr 2024
Ruby Grinberg, a 20-year-old political science student from Toronto, is competing in the Miss Canada pageant with a focus on raising awareness for cancer and...
16 Apr 2024
Jewish Insider
Dan Helmer touts his support for Israel in Northern Virginia House primary
16 Apr 2024
Virginia state Del. Dan Helmer, a Democratic candidate running for a House seat in Northern Virginia, emphasizes his strong support for Israel and traditiona...
16 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
First they came for the Jews... Yawn.
15 Apr 2024
The text discusses the famous poem by Pastor Martin Niemöller about not speaking out against oppression until it directly affects oneself, highlighting the o...
15 Apr 2024
JTA
A bill to create a national coordinator to fight antisemitism is drawing rare bipartisan support in Congress
15 Apr 2024
A bipartisan bill is gaining support in Congress to establish a national coordinator to combat antisemitism in the United States, aligning with President Bid...
15 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Gaza war has reignited the same racial conflicts raised by the OJ trial
15 Apr 2024
The text discusses how the Gaza war has reignited racial conflicts similar to those raised during the OJ Simpson trial. The writer reflects on Fred and Kim G...
15 Apr 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
The end of history and the donning of the kittel
15 Apr 2024
In this piece, Mark Charendoff reflects on the concept of history as explored by Francis Fukuyama's "The End of History?" and its relevance to current events...
15 Apr 2024
Tablet
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
15 Apr 2024
The University of California, Berkeley Law professor Catherine Fisk and her husband, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, faced controversy when student Malak Afaneh clai...
15 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
What the hell is going on?
14 Apr 2024
"Future of Jewish" newsletter covers recent events in the Jewish world, including Iran's attack on Israel, discrepancies in Palestinian casualty data, critiq...
14 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
Will you support our mission please?
14 Apr 2024
Joshua Hoffman is representing Future of Jewish, a free digital publication aiming to educate people about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world. The publica...
14 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
The West is conflating its struggles with Israel and the Jews.
13 Apr 2024
The essay discusses how current struggles involving Israel and Jews are often reflections of broader societal challenges faced by Western nations, drawing pa...
13 Apr 2024
JTA
The ADL’s new ‘report card’ for campus antisemitism gets an F from Hillel and some Jewish students
12 Apr 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) unveiled a Campus Antisemitism Report Card grading 85 colleges and universities on their efforts to combat antisemitism, wit...
12 Apr 2024
Forward
‘I want to find Blaze as much as you do’: Call from Blaze Bernstein’s alleged murderer to distraught parents played at trial
12 Apr 2024
In the trial for the murder of Blaze Bernstein, the alleged murderer, Samuel Woodward, made a chilling phone call to Bernsteins parents claiming he wanted to...
12 Apr 2024
JTA
In landmark ruling, Argentine court says Iran and Hezbollah were responsible for 1994 Jewish center bombing
12 Apr 2024
An Argentine court has ruled that Iran and Hezbollah were responsible for the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, which killed ...
12 Apr 2024
Forward
Jews who blame Israel for antisemitism are only helping antisemites
12 Apr 2024
The article discusses the relationship between Israel's actions and antisemitism, arguing that blaming Israel for antisemitism only serves to aid antisemites...
12 Apr 2024
Forward
Former Cornell student who threatened to shoot up kosher dining hall pleads guilty
12 Apr 2024
A former Cornell University student, Patrick Dai, pleaded guilty to threatening to harm Jewish students, including planning to shoot up the kosher dining hal...
12 Apr 2024
Forward
Can you address antisemitism at the ballot box?
12 Apr 2024
The Beacon Coalition, a new organization in Pittsburgh, is focusing on combating antisemitism at the local level by raising awareness, endorsing political ca...
12 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The attack on an Iranian journalist in London should be a warning to us all
12 Apr 2024
Pouria Zeraati, a journalist at Iran International TV, barely survived an attack by a hit squad outside his London home, believed to be orchestrated by Iran'...
12 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Power of Sail, review: Diving into the choppy waters of the US culture wars
12 Apr 2024
In the play "Power of Sail," the storyline delves into timely themes surrounding the US culture wars. Harvard history professor, Charles Nichols, invites a w...
12 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Is it too dark for the (Jewish) stars to come out?
12 Apr 2024
The author reflects on the challenges of displaying Jewish identity in a climate of rising antisemitism in London. From humorous incidents like owning a prov...
12 Apr 2024
JTA
Former Cornell student who threatened to shoot up kosher dining hall pleads guilty
11 Apr 2024
Former Cornell student, Patrick Dai, pleaded guilty to threatening Jewish students by posting messages about violence towards them, including plans to shoot ...
11 Apr 2024
Forward
Anti-Defamation League blasts Ivy League in annual campus report card
11 Apr 2024
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released its annual Campus Antisemitism Report Card, giving A grades to Brandeis University and Elon University for their su...
11 Apr 2024
Forward
Rock bands love provocative names. Is 'The Jews' a step too far?
11 Apr 2024
The band HaYehudim, also known as The Jews in Hebrew, faced backlash over their name, resulting in the cancellation of their show at a music venue in Brookly...
11 Apr 2024
Moment
Opinion Interview with Daniel Klaidman | Are Threats Eroding Our Politics?
11 Apr 2024
Investigative journalists Daniel Klaidman and Michael Isikoff detail the unsettling story of attempts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, focusing on t...
11 Apr 2024
Forward
Blaze Bernstein’s cryptic final texts revealed in court as Woodward murder trial continues
11 Apr 2024
Blaze Bernstein's final texts before his tragic murder in January 2018 were revealed in court during the trial of Samuel Woodward, accused of the crime. The ...
11 Apr 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Rabbi Michael Broyde Responds
11 Apr 2024
Rabbi Michael Broyde responds to discussions on anti-Zionism, anti-Israel sentiment, and antisemitism, highlighting the complexities surrounding these issues...
11 Apr 2024
On the Nose
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Unpacking the Campus Antisemitism Narrative
11 Apr 2024
Amid recent articles in The Atlantic discussing campus antisemitism and declaring an end to the golden age of American Jews, Jewish Currents editors explore ...
11 Apr 2024
Two Nice Jewish Boys
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#349 - The Muslim US Army Vet Fighting Antisemitism (Dan Khan)
11 Apr 2024
In this episode, U.S. Army veteran Dan Khan discusses his work with the Muslim American Leadership Alliance (MALA) to combat antisemitism and bridge divides ...
11 Apr 2024
Tablet
The Arsonist
11 Apr 2024
Tucker Carlson, known for his America First stance, criticized Israel for mistreating Christians, interviewing Pastor Munther Isaac who lives under the Pales...
11 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
Will you support our mission please?
10 Apr 2024
Joshua Hoffman, representing Future of Jewish, a digital publication aiming to educate and engage on Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world, seeks support for...
10 Apr 2024
Forward
‘This is not your house’: Anti-Israel protester disrupts Berkeley law dean’s backyard dinner, refuses to leave
10 Apr 2024
At a spring dinner for graduating students hosted by UC Berkeley's law school dean Erwin Chemerinsky and his wife, a pro-Palestinian protester disrupted the ...
10 Apr 2024
Kveller
Alex Edelman’s ‘Just For Us’ Is the Jewish Comedy Special We Need Right Now
10 Apr 2024
Alex Edelman's comedy special "Just For Us" explores themes of antisemitism, Jewish identity, and assimilation, with a focus on a Jewish comedian crashing a ...
10 Apr 2024
JTA
Synagogue in Oldenburg, Germany, is targeted with Molotov cocktail; hundreds rally in solidarity with Jewish community
10 Apr 2024
The Jewish community in Oldenburg, Germany, faced an attempted arson attack on its synagogue with a Molotov cocktail. This incident prompted hundreds of loca...
10 Apr 2024
JTA
Princeton joins list of Ivy Leagues under Title VI antisemitism investigation, against the wishes of its Jewish leaders
10 Apr 2024
Princeton University is now under investigation for allegations of antisemitism following complaints about pro-Palestinian protests on campus. This investiga...
10 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why are the Jews overlooking their natural allies?
10 Apr 2024
The article discusses how individuals from non-Jewish backgrounds, like Hindus and Sikhs, have a different perspective on and understanding of antisemitism d...
10 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
True Pro-Palestinians Versus Fraudsters: Which one are you?
10 Apr 2024
The text discusses the distinction between true pro-Palestinians and what the author labels as "fraudsters" in terms of their perspectives and actions toward...
10 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Letters to the editor 12 April 2024
10 Apr 2024
The letters to the editor cover various topics. The first letter discusses the legal basis for the establishment of Israel and how it relates to Jewish legal...
10 Apr 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Pittsburgh Strong: A city of collaboration and resilience
10 Apr 2024
The article discusses Pittsburgh's resilience and collaboration following challenges such as the Tree of Life synagogue massacre, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ...
10 Apr 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Pittsburgh Strong: A city of collaboration and resilience
10 Apr 2024
The text discusses the resilience and collaboration within Pittsburgh's Jewish community following various challenges including the Tree of Life synagogue sh...
10 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
Tikkun Olam means executing terrorists.
10 Apr 2024
The text discusses the concept of Tikkun Olam, often translated as "fixing the world," in the context of executing terrorists as a means of self-defense and ...
10 Apr 2024
Jewish Insider
Is Biden losing his voice against rising antisemitism?
10 Apr 2024
Amid a concerning rise in antisemitism in the U.S., President Biden initially spoke out against it but has been criticized for not addressing the issue more ...
10 Apr 2024
Forward
Defense admits Blaze Bernstein's ‘unlawful killing’ in first day of long-awaited trial
9 Apr 2024
In the trial for the murder of Blaze Bernstein, accused killer Samuel Woodward admitted to unlawfully killing Bernstein but claimed it was not premeditated. ...
9 Apr 2024
Forward
NYC mayor says he 'will not succumb' to pressure to back ceasefire
9 Apr 2024
New York City Mayor Eric Adams reaffirmed his strong support for Israel during a roundtable discussion with Jewish media outlets, standing by his stance amid...
9 Apr 2024
Forward
Safe schools for Jews? Hillel revamps its college guide in response to campus turmoil
9 Apr 2024
Hillel, a prominent Jewish college organization, has released an updated college guide to help Jewish families navigate potential antisemitism and anti-Zioni...
9 Apr 2024
Future of Jewish
The Marriage of Regressive and Progressive Extremism
9 Apr 2024
The text discusses the convergence of regressive and progressive extremism impacting Western societies and their foreign policies, particularly regarding Isr...
9 Apr 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
The power of partnerships — especially now
9 Apr 2024
Jacob Feinspan, the executive director of Jews United for Justice, highlights the importance of partnerships and support within the Jewish community, emphasi...
9 Apr 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
The power of partnerships — especially now
9 Apr 2024
Jacob Feinspan, the executive director of Jews United for Justice, reflects on the power of partnerships in the Jewish community, emphasizing the support and...
9 Apr 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
The growing disconnect between American Jews and mainstream Jewish organizations
9 Apr 2024
David Bernstein discusses the growing divide between American Jews and mainstream Jewish organizations, particularly regarding support for Diversity, Equity,...
9 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
To protect human rights, governments must stop funding the NGO campaign against Israel
9 Apr 2024
The article discusses a campaign led by Western government-funded NGOs under the guise of human rights that targets Israel and the Jewish people, using tacti...
9 Apr 2024