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Forward Not just about defeating Trump: Why Kamala Harris is the next president that Jews need 22 Aug
The article discusses the potential presidential candidacy of Kamala Harris and why the author believes she would be beneficial for the Jewish community. Har...
22 Aug
Forward Emotional Doug Emhoff shows up for Jewish Democrats at DNC 22 Aug
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff made an emotional appearance at a gathering for Jewish Democrats, where he rec...
22 Aug
Forward What Jewish Democrats hope Harris will say in her DNC acceptance speech 22 Aug
Jewish Democrats are anticipating Vice President Kamala Harris's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, hopeful that while she might not de...
22 Aug
Forward Why the DNC should add a Palestinian speaker to tonight’s roster 22 Aug
The article discusses a sit-in organized by uncommitted delegates at the Democratic National Convention demanding the inclusion of a Palestinian-American spe...
22 Aug
Forward Why Doug Emhoff took the bus to Hebrew school — and more about his childhood synagogue 22 Aug
The article highlights Doug Emhoff's Jewish upbringing and connection to Temple Shalom in Aberdeen, New Jersey, where he attended Hebrew school and had his b...
22 Aug
Forward What Jews and Bill Clinton talk about when they talk about 'class' 22 Aug
The article explores how discussions at the Democratic National Convention around the term "class" resonate differently within American Jewish communities. W...
22 Aug
Forward Tim Walz’s surprise visit to Minnesota delegation breakfast encourages Dems, Jewish members 22 Aug
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made a surprise appearance at the Minnesota Delegation breakfast during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, shortly af...
22 Aug
Forward At a singles event celebrating the Jewish day of love, compatibility means agreeing on Israel and religious practice 22 Aug
The Tu B'Av White Party, a popular singles event hosted by Bangitout.com, returned to Riverside Park for the first time post-pandemic, drawing nearly a thous...
22 Aug
Forward Carol Kane, Robert Smigel and Nathan Silver on how ‘Between the Temples’ is an ode to Jewish questioning and lifelong learning 22 Aug
"Between the Temples" is a new film by director Nathan Silver, inspired by his mother's participation in a bnai mitzvah class. The film tells the unconventio...
22 Aug
Forward My Black Jewish 7-year-old loves Kamala Harris — and I love her interfaith, blended family 22 Aug
This article by Carly Pildis discusses the significance of Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy on her Black Jewish daughter. For Pildis' daughter, Harris...
22 Aug
Forward ‘Uncommitted’ delegates start sit-in at DNC to demand Palestinian speak from the main stage 22 Aug
Uncommitted delegates at the Democratic National Convention held a sit-in demanding a Palestinian-American speaker on the main stage in response to the minim...
22 Aug
Forward Who is Cole Emhoff? 22 Aug
Cole Emhoff, the 29-year-old son of Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and producer Kerstin Emhoff, recently gained attention for narrating a video tribute to his ...
22 Aug
Forward Josh Shapiro, Jewish governor not tapped for VP, addresses DNC 22 Aug
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, seen as a potential first Jewish president, gave a compelling speech at the Democratic National Convention. Drawing paral...
22 Aug
Forward Watch: How Israeli-American hostage family Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin brought the DNC to tears 22 Aug
Rachel and Jon Polin shared the heartbreaking story of their son Hersh, who is among the 109 hostages held by Hamas, including 8 American citizens, after a t...
22 Aug
Forward This Chicago deli is a second office for DNC veterans like Obama, Axelrod and now AOC 21 Aug
In Chicago, Manny's delicatessen serves as a popular gathering spot for political figures, journalists, and activists, attracting prominent names like Obama,...
21 Aug
Forward Brooklyn bookstore event canceled over pro-Israel rabbi serving as moderator 21 Aug
A Jewish book event at a Brooklyn bookstore was abruptly canceled due to an employee's objection to having a Zionist rabbi moderate the event. The employee r...
21 Aug
Forward American Jews have never been more divided. At the DNC, unity is back on the table 21 Aug
The text discusses the deep divisions among American Jews, particularly highlighted by debates on Jewish identity, antisemitism, and Israel. However, at the ...
21 Aug
Forward Some far-left groups at DNC who protest US aid to Israel also defend dictators 21 Aug
Some leftist groups protesting US aid to Israel at the DNC have been criticized for their defense of dictators and spreading misinformation. Groups like ANSW...
21 Aug
Forward Is Tim Walz Jewish? No, but his Lutheran values are 21 Aug
Governor Tim Walz, a Lutheran, shares a close friendship with Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman of Temple Israel in Minneapolis, based on the alignment of their faiths'...
21 Aug
Forward It's impossible to moderate artificial intelligence. Maybe we should stop trying 21 Aug
The article explores the challenges of moderating artificial intelligence (AI) on social media platforms like X and Instagram. X's AI assistant, Grok, genera...
21 Aug
Forward ‘Bring them home!‘: DNC gives strong standing ovation to parents of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin 21 Aug
At the Democratic National Convention, Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli hostage in Gaza, received a ...
21 Aug
Forward If Israel cannot curb the horrific abuse of Palestinian detainees in its prisons, international tribunals will 21 Aug
Shocking evidence has emerged of widespread abuse of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons and military facilities, including torture, amputations, starva...
21 Aug
Forward As fall semester begins, University of California system takes a tougher tack on student protesters 21 Aug
Amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests that led to arrests and significant damage in the spring, the University of California system recently implemented stri...
21 Aug
Forward Doug Emhoff doesn't say 'Israel' — and barely references antisemitism — at the DNC Tuesday night  21 Aug
During his speech at the Democratic National Convention, Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman, avoided mentioning Israel and only briefly touched on combating a...
21 Aug
Forward 'First Mensch' Doug Emhoff thrills Jews at DNC 21 Aug
Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman and husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, excited Jews at the DNC as he took the stage, with Jewish delegates waving Fir...
21 Aug
Forward Rabbi Sharon Brous delivers DNC 2nd night invocation: Israelis and Palestinians deserve peace 20 Aug
Rabbi Sharon Brous and Imam Talib M. Shareef delivered an invocation emphasizing peace and shared humanity at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. ...
20 Aug
Forward Joe Biden’s critics are attacking him for saying pro-Palestinian protesters ‘have a point.’ His Jewish backers aren’t concerned. 20 Aug
President Joe Biden's comment that pro-Palestinian protesters have a point, made during the Democratic National Convention, has drawn criticism from the righ...
20 Aug
Forward Oregon man charged with making antisemitic bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in 2021 20 Aug
Domagoj Patkovic, a 31-year-old man from Oregon, has been charged with making antisemitic bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in New York City and Long Isl...
20 Aug
Forward A mile from the DNC, a giant pair of bloody sweatpants evokes the horror of Oct. 7 20 Aug
In Chicago, a powerful art exhibit near the DNC features a 22-foot replica of bloody sweatpants worn by Israeli hostage Naama Levy, symbolizing the horrors o...
20 Aug
Forward Politicians at Democratic National Convention court Orthodox Jews, reliable Republican voters 20 Aug
At an event organized by Agudath Israel of America during the Democratic National Convention, Democratic politicians, including Senator Debbie Stabenow, urge...
20 Aug
Forward Bella Bryks Klein, beloved Yiddish activist in Tel Aviv, has died 20 Aug
Bella Bryks Klein, a prominent Yiddish activist in Tel Aviv, passed away at the age of 75 after battling a brain tumor. Known for her dedication to preservin...
20 Aug
Forward Netanyahu says he's ready to accept a ceasefire deal. If only we could actually trust him. 20 Aug
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's credibility and trustworthiness are called into question amid ceasefire talks with Hamas, with many Israelis doub...
20 Aug
Forward Israel keeps retrieving dead hostages, and American Jews keep avoiding political action 20 Aug
Israel recently recovered the bodies of six hostages from Gaza, emphasizing the ongoing plight of hostages in the region. While Israeli activists have been p...
20 Aug
Forward 'Meet people where they’re at': How these authors think the left can fight antisemitism 20 Aug
In their book "Safety Through Solidarity," authors Shane Burley and Ben Lorber address the issue of antisemitism on the political left, arguing that alienati...
20 Aug
Forward Though cozy with antisemites, this movie star confronted his country's complicity in the Holocaust 20 Aug
Alain Delon, a legendary French actor known for his captivating screen presence, passed away at 88, leaving behind a legacy marked by controversies and compl...
20 Aug
Forward A rabbi, a pastor and a president walk into a convention: Scenes from the DNC's first night 20 Aug
The first night of the Democratic National Convention saw President Joe Biden addressing the crowd, including references to Israel and Gaza as well as a prot...
20 Aug
Forward He’s writing Kamala Harris’ DNC speech. He also wrote a book on Holocaust survivors  20 Aug
Adam Frankel, the speechwriter for Kamala Harris, is a grandson of Holocaust survivors and the author of a book about intergenerational trauma, exploring how...
20 Aug
Forward J.B. Pritzker was vetted for VP. Now the Jewish governor of Illinois is playing host to Kamala Harris’ convention. 19 Aug
J.B. Pritzker, the Jewish governor of Illinois and a prominent Democratic figure, was initially considered a potential running mate for Kamala Harris in the ...
19 Aug
Forward At DNC, this queer, formerly Orthodox Jew is ‘Uncommitted’ and pushing for an arms embargo on Israel 19 Aug
At the Democratic National Convention, June Rose, a queer, formerly Orthodox Jewish delegate from Rhode Island, stood out by advocating for Palestinian right...
19 Aug
Forward DNC protests attracts multitude of groups, though not tens of thousands 19 Aug
Protesters gathered at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August 2024, though not in the large numbers expected. Despite this, over 250 diverse...
19 Aug
Forward Democratic Party platform features extensive section on U.S. support for Israel 19 Aug
The Democratic Party platform for 2024 emphasizes U.S. support for Israel, mentioning Israel 29 times and affirming military assistance to Israel under the B...
19 Aug
Forward I teach Holocaust studies, like Tim Walz. Here's what we can learn from his approach 19 Aug
The article discusses the importance of Holocaust and genocide studies in high school education, highlighting the approach taken by Tim Walz and the author. ...
19 Aug
Forward Protesters combine Gaza with abortion rights at convention-eve march 19 Aug
Protesters in Chicago combined advocacy for abortion rights and an end to the war in Gaza at a rally before the Democratic National Convention, organized by ...
19 Aug
Forward Why Gaza remains a significant challenge for Democrats in the 2024 election 18 Aug
The ongoing conflict in Gaza poses a significant challenge for Democrats in the 2024 election. Vice President Kamala Harris, alongside potential running mate...
18 Aug
Forward In this West Bank village committed to nonviolence, attacks by Israeli settlers are the new daily norm 18 Aug
The West Bank Bedouin village of Umm al-Khair, known for its commitment to nonviolence, is facing increased attacks and hardship from Israeli settlers and mi...
18 Aug
Forward The ‘Gestapo Game’ at the high school where Tim Walz worked was part of a trend Holocaust educators now reject 17 Aug
Tim Walz, currently a Democratic candidate for vice president, was involved in a controversial teaching activity dubbed the Gestapo Game at Mankato West High...
17 Aug
Forward ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ started at a Jewish summer camp. Now it’s making a raucous return to Broadway 16 Aug
Once Upon a Mattress, a raucous Broadway revival starring Sutton Foster, traces its origins back to Camp Tamiment, a Jewish-associated summer camp with ties ...
16 Aug
Forward Barbra Streisand joins thousands at ‘Jewish Women for Kamala’ virtual fundraiser 16 Aug
Barbra Streisand recently headlined a virtual Jewish Women for Kamala fundraiser in support of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Streisand cri...
16 Aug
Forward Trump says modern-day antisemitism reminds him of the Holocaust 16 Aug
Former President Donald Trump, speaking at an event with Jewish supporters, blamed the Biden-Harris administration for the rise in antisemitism and likened t...
16 Aug
Forward 'I'd tell myself I could absorb into white America': Probing assimilation and the Holocaust, in a graphic memoir 15 Aug
In the graphic memoir "Never Again Will I Visit Auschwitz" by Ari Richter, the author explores his Jewish identity, growing up in a family of Holocaust survi...
15 Aug