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Jewish Review of Books What’s Going On With Antisemitism? 16 May
The essay discusses the intersection of antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in the aftermath of a significant event, noting a distinction between traditio...
16 May
Jewish Review of Books More than the Old New Antisemitism 16 May
The text discusses the complexity of contemporary antisemitism, focusing on the relationship between traditional antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment. It e...
16 May
JTA Beloved Borscht Belt entertainer Morris Katz remembered in new NYC exhibit 16 May
Morris Katz, a Polish Holocaust survivor and renowned Borscht Belt entertainer who was known for his unique speed-painting act, is being commemorated in a ne...
16 May
JTA When Jewish holidays can seem like too much, and meaning-making too soon 16 May
The article discusses the challenging period between Passover and Shavuot, known as the Omer, marked by not cutting hair and historical significance tied to ...
16 May
Israel Policy Pod headphones Remembrance and Independence Under the Specter of War 16 May
Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut were observed in Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Gaza, highlighting societal tensions and a lack of clarity on future...
16 May
Israel Policy Pod headphones Remembrance and Independence Under the Specter of War 16 May
The podcast delves into the complexities of Israel's contemporary security challenges, focusing on the weight of commemorating Yom HaZikaron amid ongoing con...
16 May
Israel: State of a Nation Should Israel Break Free? Amb. Michael Oren's Inside View of US-Israel Diplomacy 16 May
Ambassador Michael Oren offers insight into US-Israel diplomacy, exploring the implications of the US administration's decision to suspend weapons delivery t...
16 May
Jewish Chronicle Despite it all, modern Britain remains one of the best places for Jews to live in history 16 May
The text reflects on the current situation of Jews in Britain, drawing parallels to historical warnings about rising antisemitism. Despite acknowledging a ri...
16 May
Forward A Yiddish word I never expected to see on a license plate 16 May
A Jewish woman in Oakland is surprised to see the Yiddish word "doikayt" on a license plate, symbolizing the ideology of Jews thriving wherever they are, opp...
16 May
Forward A Yiddish word I never expected to see on a license plate 16 May
The writer's encounter with a license plate bearing the Yiddish word "doikayt" prompts a reflection on the concept originating from the Jewish Labor Bund, em...
16 May
Jewish Chronicle This children’s author puts Israel centre stage – in a positive way 15 May
Erica Lyons, a children's author and history enthusiast, gained unexpected recognition for putting Israel in a positive light through her books. While her wo...
15 May
Jewish Chronicle Cafe nostalgia: the coffeehouses that tell Europe’s story 15 May
The European cafe has been a hub for intellectuals and revolutionaries since the 17th century, with a strong historical tie between Jews and cafe culture hig...
15 May
For Heaven's Sake headphones Israel at War – America 15 May
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the U.S. decision to pause a bomb shipment to Israel, examining its implications for Israel's military and psy...
15 May
Jewish Chronicle A tale of two cities 15 May
The article highlights the rich Jewish heritage and history present in Lithuania, particularly in Vilnius and Kaunas. In Vilnius, a new museum showcases the ...
15 May
Ami U.S. Cuts Off Weapons to Israel // It’s Not the First Time 15 May
President Biden's recent decision to block some weapons shipments to Israel is not unprecedented, as five of his predecessors had also withheld arms from Isr...
15 May
Tablet Columbia’s Jewish Commencement 15 May
In 1800, Sampson Simson, a 21-year-old Jewish graduate of Columbia College, delivered a significant Hebrew commencement oration at St. Paul's Church in Manha...
15 May
Tablet Columbia’s Jewish Commencement 15 May
In 1800, Sampson Simson, a 21-year-old Jewish graduate of Columbia College, delivered a commencement oration in Hebrew at St. Paul's Church in Manhattan, und...
15 May
Forward The 1964 Venice Biennale was a landmark in art history — was it rigged? 14 May
In 1964, the U.S. sought to combat Communism by making a significant impact at the Venice Biennale, the prestigious art exhibition. Led by Alan Solomon and L...
14 May
Kveller That Time Barbra Streisand Sang ‘Hatikvah’ to Golda Meir 14 May
In 1978, Barbra Streisand sang Hatikvah to former Prime Minister Golda Meir during an Independence Day event, with the two women sharing a video conversation...
14 May
Mishpacha Eighty-Five Years in the Making 14 May
Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat, defied orders from Tokyo in 1940 by issuing over 2,000 visas to Lithuanian Jews fleeing the Nazis, including the writer...
14 May
18forty headphones Zev Eleff: Is This the End of American Judaism? [Denominations 1/5] 14 May
Zev Eleff elucidates the historical roots and ideological developments of Jewish denominations in America, arguing that they should be understood as movement...
14 May
Tablet The Legacy of the Maalot Massacre 14 May
The Maalot Massacre that took place 50 years ago continues to haunt communities in Tzfat and Maalot, with various memorials and places bearing witness to the...
14 May
Tablet Cousins 14 May
The text discusses the close relationship between the author and his cousin Bernie, who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday. Bernie, a WWII veteran and fo...
14 May
Rationalist Judaism Worthy of Celebration 13 May
Despite facing current challenges such as ongoing wars, global animosity towards Israel, and hostages still in captivity, the significance of celebrating Yom...
13 May
Forward This Yom Ha’atzmaut, we need the humility to question Israel’s future 13 May
On Yom Haatzmaut, the celebration of Israeli Independence Day, a Religious Zionist columnist reflects on his traditional beliefs and the challenges facing Is...
13 May
Jewish Chronicle Israel can be proud as a nation that dwells apart from what is wrong, acting for the good 13 May
The text discusses the juxtaposition of celebrating Israel Independence Day with the ongoing battle against Hamas and the historic and contemporary struggles...
13 May
Tel Aviv Review headphones Israel-Hamas War, 7 Months On 13 May
The episode discusses the complexities surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the political landscape in Israel and the influence of exter...
13 May
Jewish Chronicle We must mobilise again to save Bevis Marks 13 May
Bevis Marks Synagogue, established in East London by Dutch Sephardi Jews after their return to Britain, is a cornerstone of Anglo-Jewish history and a testam...
13 May
Jewish History Lectures The Historical Background to the Israel-Gaza Conflict 12 May
This YouTube video provides a historical background to the Israel-Gaza conflict as part of a webinar series by Project Witness.
12 May
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones ‘Nobody can go through those tunnels and come back the same person’: IDF veterans speak on Yom ha-Zikaron 12 May
IDF veterans Yoram Shalmon and Henry Balaban reflect on their experiences during the Yom Kippur War and the current war in Israel on Yom ha-Zikaron. They dis...
12 May
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones ‘Nobody can go through those tunnels and come back the same person’: IDF veterans speak on Yom ha-Zikaron 12 May
Toronto veterans of the Yom Kippur War reflect on their wartime experiences, emphasizing the lasting psychological impact of combat. They draw parallels to t...
12 May
Future of Jewish Will you support our mission please? 11 May
Future of Jewish is a digital publication with a mission to provide insight and education about Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish world. Started in October, th...
11 May
Future of Jewish An Open Letter to the Jewish People 11 May
The open letter urges Jewish people to be courageous like the Maccabees and fight against enemies, arguing that Palestinians have no legal claim to Israel an...
11 May
People of the Pod headphones What Does it Mean to be a Jewish American Hero? A Jewish American Heritage Month Conversation with AJC CEO Ted Deutch 10 May
AJC CEO Ted Deutch discusses Jewish American Heritage Month and the diverse contributions of Jewish American heroes throughout history, while addressing the ...
10 May
Jewish Currents Yiddish Anarchists' Break Over Palestine - An exchange in the anarchist newspaper <em>Di fraye arbeter shtime</em> after the 1929 Hebron massacre offers a case study in Jewish discourse and political reaction after immense violence. 10 May
An exchange in the anarchist newspaper "Di fraye arbeter shtime" following the 1929 Hebron massacre delves into Jewish discourse and political reactions. An ...
10 May
Future of Jewish When will the Jews wake up? 10 May
The text discusses the need for Jews to be aware of rising antisemitism and to consider historical precedents beyond the Holocaust, including periods like th...
10 May
Jewish Chronicle The less than holy king who erected Judaism’s most sacred monument 10 May
Herod the Great, a king known for his brutal actions and non-spiritual reputation, is the figure behind the construction of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, wh...
10 May
Moment If These Walls Could Talk: Columbia’s Hamilton Hall—1968-2024 with Glenn Frankel, Robert Siegel, Susan Rubin Suleiman and Amy E. Schwartz 10 May
Columbias Hamilton Hall has been at the center of student protests multiple times, notably in 1968 and slated for 2024. During the 1968 takeover against the ...
10 May
MomentMag If These Walls Could Talk: Columbia’s Hamilton Hall—1968-2024 10 May
A discussion with Glenn Frankel, Robert Siegel, Susan Rubin Suleiman, and Amy E. Schwartz about the history of student protests and occupations at Columbia's...
10 May
Tablet Saul Steinberg’s Beach House 10 May
Saul Steinberg, a Romanian architecture student and cartoonist, found himself interned in Villa Tonelli, Italy during the early 1940s under fascist rule, fac...
10 May
Jewish Currents Reviving the Language of Empire - Aziz Rana on revisiting the anti-imperialism of the 1960s and ’70s amid the return of left internationalism. 9 May
Aziz Rana discusses revisiting the anti-imperialism of the 1960s and 70s amidst the resurgence of left internationalism. He challenges the idea that the radi...
9 May
Forward RFK Jr.’s brain worm has a Talmudic history — and may be a punishment for eating pork 9 May
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, shared in a deposition that a brain worm caused his memory loss, likely from a pork tapeworm, possibly a consequenc...
9 May
Menschwarmers headphones The secret Jewish history of America's oldest pro baseball park 9 May
Rickwood Field, the oldest standing professional baseball park in the USA, will host a historic MLB game commemorating Juneteenth in 2024, featuring a deep d...
9 May
Menschwarmers headphones The secret Jewish history of America's oldest pro baseball park 9 May
Rickwood Field, the oldest professional baseball field in the U.S., will host a Major League Baseball game to commemorate its history with the Negro leagues ...
9 May
Jewish Chronicle Made In England review: an ode to the art of making great films 9 May
This documentary tribute, "Made In England," sheds light on the often overlooked fact that one half of the renowned British filmmaking duo Powell and Pressbu...
9 May
Moment Interview | Aviva Kempner’s ‘A Pocketful of Miracles’ 9 May
Aviva Kempner's latest documentary, "A Pocketful of Miracles: A Tale of Two Siblings," delves into the stories of her mother, Helen, and uncle, David, who su...
9 May
Two Nice Jewish Boys headphones #351 - Decoding Deceit: An NSA Whistleblower’s Tale of Treachery and Tragedy (Bruce Brill) 9 May
Bruce Brill shares his experiences as an NSA analyst during the Yom Kippur War, revealing how miscommunication and potential anti-Semitism within intelligenc...
9 May
Tablet Why We Worry 9 May
This text delves into the theme of worry among Jewish mothers, exploring the roots and reasons behind this common characteristic. It highlights personal stor...
9 May
Hadassah Fresh Meaning and Raw Memory 8 May
Hadassah Medical Organization staff members exemplified heroism by aiding terror attack victims in Jerusalem, reflecting the ongoing cycle of calm and violen...
8 May
Kveller All the Jewish TV to Watch in May 2024 8 May
In May 2024, several Jewish-themed TV shows and specials are premiering on various streaming platforms. Highlights include "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a Ho...
8 May