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Who will shape policy toward Israel in a second Trump administration?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 7 Nov

As Donald Trump prepares for his unprecedented second term, significant uncertainty hovers over who will shape his foreign policy, especially concerning Israel and the broader Middle East.

0 History Education

These Brooklyn high schoolers retraced a Holocaust survivor’s experience during Kristallnacht — without ever leaving the classroom

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 6 Nov

In an innovative educational initiative, students at Brooklyn's Edward R. Murrow High School engaged in a virtual reality tour of Charlotte Knobloch's experiences during the Holocaust, particularly focusing on the Kristallnacht pogrom, without leaving their classroom.

0 Politics Israel

Shomer Shabak

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 6 Nov

Cindy Scarr discusses the evolving political and military situation in Israel, focusing on tensions between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the defense establishment.

0 Politics Antisemitism

It’s not surprising that the strong man won, but we should be careful what we wish for

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Nov

This reflective piece discusses the rise of populism and the appeal of authoritarian leaders, drawing parallels with historical examples of fascism.

0 Communities Politics

Renewing the Evangelical-Jewish alliance

eJewishPhilanthropy · 6 Nov

The article explores the current state and necessity of reinvigorating the alliance between Jewish communities and American Evangelicals, particularly around support for Israel.

0 Culture Literature

A new book of poetry explores resilience and conflict in a post-Oct. 7 world

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Nov

Sharon Zohar, moved by the hate she encountered while promoting civility in Toronto, channeled her response into the poetry anthology, "Proof of Life," which includes global Jewish voices expressing the tumultuous emotions and resilience in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant amid domestic tensions and a multi-front war

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 5 Nov

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant amid ongoing military conflict and significant political turmoil.

0 Communities History

Berlin 35 years after the Wall came down – is this Europe’s most intriguing capital?

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Nov

Berlin, 35 years after the fall of the Wall, has emerged as a hub for Jewish cultural resurgence and contemporary creativity.

0 Jewish Law History

A new self-guided tour hopes to draw visitors to Ottawa's oft-forgotten Holocaust monument

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 4 Nov

The Ottawa-based Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) has created a new self-guided tour via the IWalk app to enhance visitor experience at the National Holocaust Monument.

0 Politics Israel

The Enemy Within and Winning the War

Emes Ve-Emunah · 3 Nov

This piece critically examines recent comments made by Amos Schocken, the publisher of Haaretz, which have sparked controversy for framing Palestinian terrorists as freedom fighters and labeling Israeli actions as akin to apartheid.

0 History Culture

For Europe's Jews, owning grand homes symbolized not just wealth, but equality

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 1 Nov

Jewish Country Houses, co-edited by Abigail Green, explores the significance of grand homes owned by Jewish families across Europe, which symbolized not just wealth but newfound equality and social status in societies that historically excluded Jews.

0 History Culture

For Europe's Jews, owning grand homes symbolized not just wealth, but equality

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 1 Nov

Jewish Country Houses, co-edited by Abigail Green, explores the significance of grand homes owned by Jewish families across Europe, which symbolized not just wealth but newfound equality and social status in societies that historically excluded Jews.

0 Politics History

Election-Swinging Jews

Bonjour Chai · 1 Nov

This episode explores the nuances of the Jewish vote in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, highlighting the factors influencing Jewish voter preferences in pivotal swing states like Pennsylvania.

0 Antisemitism Politics

How 10/7 changed everything — except the way Jewish interest groups fight antisemitism

eJewishPhilanthropy · 1 Nov

Matthias J. Becker, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, discusses the ongoing challenges in combating antisemitism online, aggravated by the reaction to the October 7 massacre in Israel.

0 Antisemitism Politics

How 10/7 changed everything — except the way Jewish interest groups fight antisemitism

eJewishPhilanthropy · 1 Nov

Matthias J. Becker, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, discusses the ongoing challenges in combating antisemitism online, aggravated by the reaction to the October 7 massacre in Israel.

0 Antisemitism Politics

How 10/7 changed everything — except the way Jewish interest groups fight antisemitism

eJewishPhilanthropy · 1 Nov

Matthias J. Becker, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, discusses the ongoing challenges in combating antisemitism online, aggravated by the reaction to the October 7 massacre in Israel.

0 Holidays Holocaust

Live from the Toronto Holocaust Museum: Talking zombies on Halloween Eve

Culturally Jewish · 31 Oct

Michael Fraiman, producer of the Culturally Jewish podcast, discusses his audio drama 'Justice: A Holocaust Zombie Story,' which combines Holocaust education with a zombie narrative to engage a younger audience.

0 Holidays Holocaust

Live from the Toronto Holocaust Museum: Talking zombies on Halloween Eve

Culturally Jewish · 31 Oct

Michael Fraiman, producer of the Culturally Jewish podcast, discusses his audio drama 'Justice: A Holocaust Zombie Story,' which combines Holocaust education with a zombie narrative to engage a younger audience.

0 Culture History

When Elie Wiesel was enchanted by Disneyland

Elie Wiesel in Forward · 15 Jan

Elie Wiesel's reflective piece reminisces about his visit to Disneyland in 1957, highlighting the amusement park as a utopian paradise for children, evoking a sense of purity and joy akin to experiencing heaven on earth.

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