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Antisemitism tensions rise as NYC Young Republicans host the far-right

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 16 Dec

The New York Young Republican Club's recent gala stirred controversy for hosting figures associated with antisemitic rhetoric and far-right extremism.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Jewish donors help raise $1.3M for Ahmed al Ahmed, the Muslim man who disarmed a Bondi Beach attacker

Grace Gilson in JTA · 16 Dec

Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim fruit seller, heroically disarmed a gunman during a Hanukkah event attack in Sydney's Bondi Beach.

0 Communities Antisemitism

The bar mitzvah next door to the Bondi Beach shooting

eJewishPhilanthropy · 15 Dec

A bar mitzvah celebration in Bondi Beach, Sydney, became the backdrop for a traumatic experience when a nearby shooting disrupted the event.

0 Antisemitism Communities

The Bondi Beach attack is inspiring Jewish pride. For our children’s sake, we need to allow our fear, too.

David Bryfman in JTA · 15 Dec

In the wake of a brutal antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australian Jews face the challenge of balancing pride with processing fear and mourning.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Columbia professor Mahmood Mamdani, father of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, criticizes university over antisemitism and protests

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 15 Dec

Columbia University professor Mahmood Mamdani, father of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, has criticized Columbia University's leadership and its approach to handling antisemitism allegations.

0 Israel Philosophy

“If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem”

Emes Ve-Emunah · 15 Dec

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch examines the intrinsic connection between Judaism and the Land of Israel, emphasizing the spiritual and historical significance of Jerusalem.

0 Israel Philosophy

“If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem”

Emes Ve-Emunah · 15 Dec

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch examines the intrinsic connection between Judaism and the Land of Israel, emphasizing the spiritual and historical significance of Jerusalem.

0 Politics Israel

Amnesty International Can’t Handle the Truth About Hamas

Charles Lane in The Free Press · 15 Dec

Amnesty International has faced criticism for its handling of investigations into the violent events involving Hamas and Israel.

0 Israel Culture

22 arrested in Amsterdam protest over contentious Hanukkah concert featuring IDF cantor

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 15 Dec

Protests erupted in Amsterdam against a Hanukkah concert at the Royal Concert Hall due to the involvement of Shai Abramson, the chief cantor of the Israel Defense Forces.

0 Communities Holidays

Brown University students light first Hanukkah candle in the shadow of mass shooting

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 15 Dec

Brown University students gathered for a somber Hanukkah candle lighting that also served as a vigil following a devastating mass shooting in an economics class, where two were killed and nine injured.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

Is the sacred becoming political?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 15 Dec

Daniel Elbaum, the executive director of IDF Widows and Orphans USA, discusses an unexpected trend where support for the non-political mission of his organization seems to increasingly align with political leanings.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

Is the sacred becoming political?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 15 Dec

Daniel Elbaum, the executive director of IDF Widows and Orphans USA, discusses an unexpected trend where support for the non-political mission of his organization seems to increasingly align with political leanings.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

Is the sacred becoming political?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 15 Dec

Daniel Elbaum, the executive director of IDF Widows and Orphans USA, discusses an unexpected trend where support for the non-political mission of his organization seems to increasingly align with political leanings.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Her daughter left the Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration just before the shooting, then asked, ‘Mommy, why do they hate us so much?’

Robin Washington in Forward · 15 Dec

In the aftermath of a tragic mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney, the Jewish community mourns the loss of lives, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger.

0 Politics Antisemitism

After Australia shooting, Jewish leaders say Mamdani’s refusal to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ has consequences

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 14 Dec

The tragic shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, which resulted in at least 15 deaths, has intensified criticism towards New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for his earlier reluctance to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada."

0 Antisemitism Communities

Forget 'Never Again'. We need Vigilant Judaism, and we need it now.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 14 Dec

Joshua Hoffman argues for a shift towards 'Vigilant Judaism' in response to growing antisemitism, addressing the misconception that Jewish safety can be outsourced to external authorities.

0 Literature Culture

What the 18Forty Team is Reading This Month

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 14 Dec

The 18Forty team's latest reading list includes an array of books reflecting diverse themes, perfect for finding inspiration during the Chanukah season.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The People Murdered Were Jews. Say It.

Jewdicious · 14 Dec

Following a horrific attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney that left 15 Jews dead, global leaders, including the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have come under criticism for failing to openly acknowledge the victims' identities and the antisemitic nature of the attack.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The 3 responses to the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack that could make Jews safer

Dan Perry in Forward · 14 Dec

In the aftermath of a deadly Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach, Dan Perry examines the broader implications of antisemitic violence and proposes three strategies to enhance Jewish community safety.

0 Culture History

A Menorah that Spans History

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 14 Dec

The discovery of a unique menorah at an antiques fair in Yaffa provides a fascinating reflection on Jewish history, capturing the essence of both ancient and modern figures significant to Jewish identity.

0 Culture History

A Menorah that Spans History

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 14 Dec

The discovery of a unique menorah at an antiques fair in Yaffa provides a fascinating reflection on Jewish history, capturing the essence of both ancient and modern figures significant to Jewish identity.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Bondi Beach witnesses, including antisemitism activist, describe grim scene after Hanukkah attack

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 14 Dec

In a tragic attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, during a Hanukkah celebration on December 14, 2025, perpetrators opened fire, resulting in the death of 11 people, including a beloved local rabbi, Eli Schlanger.

0 Politics Communities

The 7 political stories Jews will be watching in 2026

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 14 Dec

In 2026, the Jewish community will be closely monitoring several major political developments, especially those affecting U.S.-Israel relations and local Jewish influence.

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Future of Jewish · 14 Dec

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0 Philosophy History

'Tikkun Olam' is not Jewish at all.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Dec

Joshua Hoffman's article critiques the modern interpretation of "Tikkun Olam" as a universal call for social justice, arguing that it historically referred to legal mechanisms for maintaining order within the Jewish community.

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