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Vacationing While Jewish (It’s never just a vacation.)

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 18 Nov

Hana Raviyt Schank's essay details her experiences at a yoga retreat in Malta, shedding light on the cultural clashes and ignorance surrounding Jewish identity and Israel.

0 Culture Communities

A young Muslim woman moved in with a 96-year-old Jewish actress – and it was bashert

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 12 Nov

In a heartwarming story embodying hope and cross-cultural understanding, Negin Nader Bazrafkan, a young Muslim woman, and Rebecca Schull, a 96-year-old retired Jewish actress, share not only an Upper West Side apartment but also a deep bond akin to that of family.

0 Food Culture

Pumpkin Pie with Hawaij Streusel

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 11 Nov

Leah Koenig introduces a unique culinary twist on traditional pumpkin pie with her recipe for Pumpkin Pie with Hawaij Streusel.

0 Culture Philosophy

Diversity is overrated. Yeah, I said it.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 25 Oct

The article by Joshua Hoffman critiques the modern Western emphasis on diversity, arguing that it has become an end in itself rather than a means to a better society.

0 Antisemitism Politics

3 suspected Hamas members arrested in Germany for plotting attacks on Jews, Israelis

Grace Gilson in JTA · 3 Oct

German police arrested three men suspected of planning attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets in Berlin on behalf of Hamas, coinciding with Yom Kippur.

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

Yom Kippur attack kills 2 outside UK synagogue

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 2 Oct

On Yom Kippur, a solemn terrorist attack took place at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, England, resulting in the deaths of two Jewish men and leaving three others seriously injured.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Terrorist kills 2 outside Manchester, UK, synagogue on Yom Kippur

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 2 Oct

In a tragic event on Yom Kippur, a terrorist attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester resulted in the deaths of two Jewish congregants, with several others injured.

0 Antisemitism Politics

At least 2 killed in attack outside synagogue in Manchester, England, on Yom Kippur

Gabe Friedman in JTA · 2 Oct

A tragic incident unfolded on Yom Kippur in Manchester, England, where a terrorist attack targeted Jewish worshippers outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation.

0 Art Holocaust

A mural dedicated to Holocaust memory — in Babylonian, Yiddish and Chinese

PJ Grisar in Forward · 26 Sep

Ella Ponizovsky-Bergelson's mural, "Lay-lah Lay-lah," was unveiled at the Holocaust Memorial Plaza in Philadelphia, offering a poignant tribute through its multilingual narrative.

0 Politics Culture

Kamala’s Score Settling. Trump’s Terrible Autism Press Conference. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 24 Sep

In its latest edition, The Free Press covers a range of topics, including Kamala Harris's new memoir, which provides an unexpectedly candid glimpse into her political experiences and tensions within the Biden administration.

0 Culture Science

Jewish Baby Names for Science Lovers

Naomi Kaye Honova in Kveller · 17 Sep

Exploring the intersection of Jewish heritage and scientific innovation, this article offers a delightful guide to naming your child after renowned Jewish scientists and scientific concepts.

0 Politics History

Too many people still don't understand Palestinian culture.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 8 Sep

Joshua Hoffman critiques the global tendency to underplay or misrepresent acts of Palestinian terrorism against Israelis, arguing that such incidents are often euphemized or ignored in international discourse.

0 Politics Israel

25 countries call for ‘immediate’ end to Gaza war, citing mounting death toll at aid distribution sites

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Jul

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified as recent events have led to the highest recorded death toll among aid-seekers.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Danish man was helping Iran plan attacks on Jewish targets in Berlin, police say

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 1 Jul

A Danish citizen of Afghan descent, identified only as Ali S., was arrested in Denmark for allegedly aiding Iran in planning attacks on Jewish targets in Berlin.

0 Antisemitism History

If Holocaust-era Denmark could save its Jews, we can too.

Mary F Holley in Future of Jewish · 11 Jun

Mary F. Holley reflects on the heroism of the Danish during the Holocaust, who collectively resisted Nazi attempts to deport the Jewish population, saving nearly all of Denmark's Jews.

0 Politics Education

MIT disciplines student commencement speaker who condemned school’s ties to Israel as ‘complicit in genocide’

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 30 May

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) disciplined senior class president Megha Vemuri after she deviated from her approved commencement speech, using the platform to criticize MIT's ties with Israel, which she accused of committing genocide in Gaza.

0 Science Politics

The Roots of Public Mistrust: Science, Policy & Academic Integrity

Sapir · 14 May

In the context of increasing public mistrust in scientific integrity and institutions, the author reflects on dilemmas faced when scientific findings intersect with political issues, such as climate change and public health.

0 Politics Israel

'We all live in Israel now. We just haven’t realised it yet.'

Lucy Tabrizi in Future of Jewish · 29 Apr

In her essay, Lucy Tabrizi critiques the decline of Western liberal democracies, tracing it to their detachment from Judeo-Christian values and the rise of identity politics.

0 Politics Israel

How Canada's next PM should fight against Trump—and support Israel

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 25 Apr

The episode features Alan Kessel, a former senior legal advisor to the Canadian government, who provides insight into the legal and political implications of Canada's economic and international relations, particularly concerning U.S. President Trump's policies.

0 Politics History

JFK and Charles De Gaulle knew something Trump can't fathom

Larry Cohler-Esses in Forward · 1 Mar

Larry Cohler-Esses reflects on a transformative experience in Belgium following the 9/11 attacks, which highlights the distinction between transactional and relational international politics.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Can Orthodox Judaism Be Reformed? with Rabbi Irving Greenberg

Unorthodox · 20 Feb

Rabbi Irving Greenberg presents his thought-provoking theories on the evolution of Jewish theology and the possibility of reforming Orthodox Judaism to reflect modern values.

0 Politics History

Niall Ferguson: J.D. Vance Picked a Fight in Germany. Will He Get One in China?

Niall Ferguson in The Free Press · 17 Feb

Niall Ferguson critiques the Trump administration's foreign policy strategies, drawing parallels to a Western short story character who seeks fights in a dusty town.

0 Politics Holocaust

Why does Trump's Gaza plan sound so familiar? Because the Nazis tried it first

Eric Kurlander in Forward · 12 Feb

Eric Kurlander analyzes the parallels between President Trump's proposed Gaza relocation plan and the Nazi Germany's Madagascar Plan, both involving the removal of an ethnic group from their homeland.

0 Politics History

The Tariff Madness

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 3 Feb

As Donald Trump resurrects economic policies from the past, imposing hefty tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, the episode examines the potential consequences of such a move on both the U.S. economy and international relations.

0 Politics Israel

These are the hostages to be released (and left behind) in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal’s first phase

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Jan

In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Israel-Hamas conflict, a ceasefire agreement is poised to enable the release of 33 hostages out of an estimated 98 that remain from the approximately 250 originally captured.

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