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Tracy Brazg's essay in the Seattle Times highlighted her experiences as a progressive Zionist feeling isolated due to the polarized discourse surrounding Isr...

The article discusses a recent walkout by Wing Luke museum staff in Seattle over an exhibit addressing redlining and discrimination, created by the Washingto...

The University of Washington recently reached an agreement with anti-Israel activists to dismantle their quad encampment after the university president conde...

The Substack newsletter Future of Jewish criticizes legacy Jewish organizations for not effectively responding to anti-Israel activism and the rise of anti-S...

The text explores the deep-seated hatred of Israel among some individuals, emphasizing the intertwined factors of Marxism, social reorganization, underprivil...

The text discusses the cyclical nature of Jewish existence, focusing on the story of Passover as a central narrative in Judaism. It highlights current challe...

The #CallOutHate and #CallItAntisemitism campaign in Seattle is aiming to address the rising incidents of anti-Semitic remarks and threats faced by Jewish an...

Jewish Family Service (JFS), established in 1892 to assist Jewish immigrants, now supports refugees and immigrants from various backgrounds, including Israel...

Nikki Haley faced challenges in her political journey, with a recent focus on Biden, Israel, and internal Jewish community politics. A campaign in Seattle ur...

Seattleites Oscar Olivier and Rabbi Mark Greenspan contribute personal experiences from Israel to a Jewish publication. Olivier, who moved from the Democrati...

A bill mandating Holocaust and genocide education in Washington state K-12 schools failed to advance, sparking concerns amid rising anti-Semitism. The Holoca...

Ned Porges shares the lighthearted story of "The Bagel Boat," delving into the concept of bageling as a way to connect with fellow Jews through shared phrase...

Black Lives Matter at School, a Seattle-based education-activist collective, has taken a definitive step toward embracing anti-Israel ideology. BLM at School...

A group called Sharaka, founded in 2020 following the Abraham Accords, aims to promote dialogue, understanding, and cooperation between Bahrain, Morocco, and...

Washington state is considering legislation that would mandate Holocaust education in public schools by 2027-28. The bills would designate April as Genocide ...

The text argues that activists who shut down a highway in Seattle do not actually care about Gaza or Palestinians, but rather seek to cause chaos and further...

The article discusses concerns about the presence of white supremacists on the Substack platform. The author, Jonathan Katz, worries about the implications o...

This article celebrates the fourth anniversary of The Cholent, a Jewish media platform, by providing a top 10 list of its most impactful stories from 2021 to...

The University of Washington is facing ongoing tensions and incidents of anti-Semitism on campus. Anti-Israel demonstrations and protests have been consisten...

The text discusses recent incidents of anti-Semitism and the challenges faced by Jewish community organizations, particularly in the context of universities ...

The article argues that American Judaism has prioritized universalist and humanist values, while suppressing traditional religious elements. Judaism has beco...

The author discusses recent incidents of anti-Israel and anti-Jewish vandalism and protests, highlighting the marginalized voices of mainstream Jewish leader...

The text discusses the increase in anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment in recent times, highlighting incidents of violence against Jews and attacks on Je...

Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Seattle, with weekly rallies and marches calling for the dissolution of Israel and aligning with the Palestinian cause. Jonat...

Members of the Iranian community in Kirkland, Washington, came together for a candlelight vigil in support of Israel. Despite tension caused by a previous ra...

The text discusses the recent terror attack on Israelis and suggests that it is an opportunity for the world to see the true nature of Hamas. It criticizes t...

The article discusses the concept of climate anxiety and its similarity to religious expressions of fear and repentance. It highlights the increasing prevale...

The discovery of 2,000 recordings on 700 wax cylinders of Jewish folk songs recorded by Ukrainian ethnomusicologist Moshe Beregovski in the 1920s and 30s has...

The closure of Mutual Fish, a beloved local business in Seattle, marks the end of a long history of family seafood businesses in the city and symbolizes the ...

Shana tova! The Cholent is grateful for your support and wishes you a new year filled with health, happiness, security, and prosperity.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the marketing campaign of JewBelong.org, a Jewish organization that uses provocative billboards to engage w...

In this article, the author discusses their exploration of Seattle's bagel scene with Sean Keeley, who runs a newsletter called "It's a Shanda" where he revi...

Barbie, the iconic doll, is being claimed as a Jewish feminist symbol due to her creation by a Jewish woman. Some people support this claim, stating that Bar...

Israeli protests against the government of Prime Minister Netanyahu continue in Bellevue, Greater Seattle. Critics argue that a recent law passed by Netanyah...

The article discusses the challenges faced by Jewish summer camps in navigating the inclusion of transgender and gender non-conforming campers. It highlights...

JewBelong, an organization based in New York, is using billboards to reach out to disengaged and unaffiliated Jews (referred to as "DJs"). Their goal is to r...

Ben & Esther's Vegan Jewish Deli, located in Seattle, is gaining popularity as a successful plant-based Jewish deli. Owner Justin King, inspired by his grand...

Nancy Greer, the current CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, will be retiring this fall and will be succeeded by Solly Kane, the executive direc...

The article discusses the potential shift in the Jewish vote in the upcoming elections and whether Nikki Haley, a Republican politician, can win over the Jew...

The author apologizes for not posting in a few weeks due to various reasons such as holidays, illness, and busy schedule. They mention attending a comedy sho...

Music of Remembrance (MOR), a Seattle-based musical organization, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Founded by Mina Miller, whose family was affected by t...

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Jewish history, culture, and achievements. The author reflects on the complex identity of Jewish A...

The Washington state legislative session resulted in victories for Jewish community legislative priorities, including Holocaust education funding, security g...

The National Library of Israel (NLI) has opened a digital archive of Sephardic and Ladino manuscripts, including haggadot from 14th-century Spain, as well as...

The topic of discussion is a Passover shoutout thread, where participants are encouraged to share their favorite Passover food, memory, or tradition. The pur...

Isaac Amon, a lawyer and participant in JIMENA's Sephardic Leaders Fellowship, discusses the importance of religious freedom and how the Founding Fathers of ...

Lyric Crane, a young woman from Snohomish, Washington, turned her experience of anti-Semitism into a passion for education. Growing up in a community with fe...

Israel's incoming government is poised to make significant changes to the judiciary, potentially undermining democracy in the country. Israelis around the wo...

In this interview, Liel Leibovitz, a writer, editor, and co-host of the podcast Unorthodox, discusses the idea that Jews should stop sending their children t...

The King County Council in Washington faced criticism from progressive Jewish groups for considering adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Allianc...