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The Assault on Trans and Reproductive Rights
17 Mar 2022
This article discusses the recent wave of attacks on transgender rights and reproductive rights in the United States. It highlights specific examples, such a...
17 Mar 2022
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I Want to Believe
3 Mar 2022
In the essay collection "Missing Time" by Ari M. Brostoff, the author explores their childhood fascination with the TV show The X-Files and its connection to...
3 Mar 2022
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The Black-Jewish Relations Industrial Complex
17 Feb 2022
This article discusses the ongoing issue of anti-Black racism in the American Jewish community and the exclusion of Black Jews. It highlights recent incident...
17 Feb 2022
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Whose West Side Story?
3 Feb 2022
The recent remake of West Side Story by Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner has sparked a discussion about the outdated and stereotypical depictions of Puerto ...
3 Feb 2022
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After Colleyville
20 Jan 2022
This podcast episode discusses the recent hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. The British national, Malik Faisal Akram, held...
20 Jan 2022
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Jamaal Bowman and DSA
16 Dec 2021
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) decided not to expel Congressman Jamaal Bowman after he voted in favor of funding Israel's Iron Dome system and pa...
16 Dec 2021
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What Does the Record Show?
2 Dec 2021
Writer and activist Sarah Schulman's book, Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993, has been praised for its insight into the ...
2 Dec 2021
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Israel's Attack on Palestinian Civil Society
18 Nov 2021
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has declared six Palestinian human rights organizations as terrorist groups, putting them at severe risk. These organiza...
18 Nov 2021
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Sunrise, Sunset
4 Nov 2021
The Sunrise DC chapter of the climate action group, Sunrise Movement, recently faced criticism after announcing their decision not to participate in a voting...
4 Nov 2021
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West Bank Politics
22 Oct 2021
The occupied West Bank has experienced significant political turmoil in recent months. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas cancelled parliamentary ...
22 Oct 2021
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The Use and Abuse of “Jewish Peoplehood”
8 Oct 2021
This podcast episode explores the question of Jewish solidarity and what Jews owe each other, particularly in relation to political disagreements like Zionis...
8 Oct 2021
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Political Depression
10 Aug 2021
The Jewish Currents staff discusses political depression and how to cope with it amidst climate change and the pandemic. They delve into the relationship bet...
10 Aug 2021
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Rallies, Surveys, and Ice Cream
27 Jul 2021
This discussion reviews recent events in the pro-Israel establishment, including the No Fear rally against antisemitism, a survey showing left-wing attitudes...
27 Jul 2021
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Couples Therapy
13 Jul 2021
In a recent episode of the podcast "On the Nose," members of the Jewish Currents staff discuss the topic of intermarriage and Jewish continuity. They reflect...
13 Jul 2021
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Jewish Feelings
29 Jun 2021
In this episode of the Jewish Currents podcast, the team discusses the recent Anti-Defamation League survey on American Jews' perceptions of antisemitism. Th...
29 Jun 2021
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In This Moment & Tough Conversations
20 May 2021
The Jewish Currents staff members discuss whether it is worthwhile to focus on shifting Jewish American public opinion on Israel/Palestine and its effectiven...
20 May 2021
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9 Apr 2021
The Spring 2021 issue of Jewish Currents has sparked controversy with its cover photograph, leading to various reactions. The cover features a photograph by ...
9 Apr 2021