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0 Politics Leadership

A young Jewish organizer takes on Jerry Nadler in a generational challenge

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 31 Jul 2025

Liam Elkind, a 26-year-old Jewish organizer from New York, is challenging long-time Congressman Jerry Nadler in a Democratic primary, advocating for generational change and grassroots activism.

0 Politics Israel

The obsession with Netanyahu is hiding something far uglier.

Cynthia Lazar in Future of Jewish · 30 Jul 2025

Cynthia Lazar critiques an article in The New York Times Magazine that she believes unfairly portrays Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the sole culprit behind the prolonged conflict involving Gaza, ignoring the roles and responsibilities of Hamas and other Islamist groups.

0 Politics Israel

The obsession with Netanyahu is hiding something far uglier.

Cynthia Lazar in Future of Jewish · 30 Jul 2025

Cynthia Lazar critiques an article in The New York Times Magazine that she believes unfairly portrays Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the sole culprit behind the prolonged conflict involving Gaza, ignoring the roles and responsibilities of Hamas and other Islamist groups.

0 Politics Israel

The obsession with Netanyahu is hiding something far uglier.

Cynthia Lazar in Future of Jewish · 30 Jul 2025

Cynthia Lazar critiques an article in The New York Times Magazine that she believes unfairly portrays Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the sole culprit behind the prolonged conflict involving Gaza, ignoring the roles and responsibilities of Hamas and other Islamist groups.

0 Politics Israel

The obsession with Netanyahu is hiding something far uglier.

Cynthia Lazar in Future of Jewish · 30 Jul 2025

Cynthia Lazar critiques an article in The New York Times Magazine that she believes unfairly portrays Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the sole culprit behind the prolonged conflict involving Gaza, ignoring the roles and responsibilities of Hamas and other Islamist groups.

0 Politics Communities

Secular and Dati Apologists for Charedim

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 30 Jul 2025

Natan Slifkin critiques the alliance between Israel's Likud party and charedi communities, highlighting the pragmatic but problematic reliance on charedi political support despite their non-participation in military service and economic challenges posed by underemployment.

0 Communities Holocaust

Julia Hyman, 27-year-old Midtown Manhattan shooting victim, mourned at Central Synagogue

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 30 Jul 2025

The article recounts the poignant memorial service at Central Synagogue for Julia Hyman, a 27-year-old Jewish woman who was tragically killed in a mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan.

0 Politics Communities

Zohran Mamdani holds a wide edge among Jewish voters as he dominates in new NYC mayoral race poll

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 30 Jul 2025

Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a frontrunner in the New York mayoral race, leading by a significant margin among Jewish voters despite his controversial stance on Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Marjorie Taylor Greene may be first Republican lawmaker to call Gaza war a ‘genocide’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 30 Jul 2025

U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has stirred controversy by labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, becoming the first Republican to use this term in Congress.

0 Culture Politics

July “Ask Me Anything”

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 30 Jul 2025

In his monthly Ask Me Anything session, Peter Beinart addresses a range of issues relevant to the Jewish community, particularly concerning how Jews relate to each other and Judaism.

0 Politics Israel

I have the answer to Jon Stewart’s toughest question about Israel

Rob Eshman in Forward · 30 Jul 2025

Rob Eshman addresses Jon Stewart's struggle with navigating conversations about Israel among friends who disagree with his critical views.

0 Politics Communities

On the Other Hand... (and Charedi Intransigence)

Emes Ve-Emunah · 30 Jul 2025

The author addresses the tension within the Charedi leadership over the trend of Haredi yeshiva students enlisting in the IDF, which is viewed by some community leaders as a threat to their long-standing opposition to military service.

0 Politics Communities

On the Other Hand... (and Charedi Intransigence)

Emes Ve-Emunah · 30 Jul 2025

The author addresses the tension within the Charedi leadership over the trend of Haredi yeshiva students enlisting in the IDF, which is viewed by some community leaders as a threat to their long-standing opposition to military service.

0 Politics Israel

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Gaza war a ‘genocide,’ likely the first Republican lawmaker to do so

Grace Gilson in JTA · 30 Jul 2025

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her controversial positions and antisemitic accusations, has become the first Republican in Congress to label Israel's actions in Gaza as "genocide."

0 Politics Israel

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Gaza war a ‘genocide,’ likely the first Republican lawmaker to do so

Grace Gilson in JTA · 30 Jul 2025

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her controversial positions and antisemitic accusations, has become the first Republican in Congress to label Israel's actions in Gaza as "genocide."

0 History Politics

Tisha B’Av recalls a Jewish nation under siege. The war in Gaza flips the script.

Rabbi Zachary Truboff in JTA · 30 Jul 2025

Rabbi Zachary Truboff draws parallels between the historical account of the Roman siege of Jerusalem, as depicted by Josephus, and the current conflict in Gaza.

0 Holidays History

This Week in Jewish History: The Nine Days and the Ninth of Av

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 30 Jul 2025

The article explores the historical and religious significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning commemorated by Jews for numerous tragedies that befell them on the ninth of Av, according to the Mishna Taanit.

0 Holidays History

This Week in Jewish History: The Nine Days and the Ninth of Av

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 30 Jul 2025

The article explores the historical and religious significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning commemorated by Jews for numerous tragedies that befell them on the ninth of Av, according to the Mishna Taanit.

0 Politics Israel

New York Times adds editors' note to front-page image of emaciated Gaza toddler after backlash

Grace Gilson in Forward · 30 Jul 2025

After backlash from pro-Israel groups and accusations of bias, The New York Times amended the caption of a front-page image showing an emaciated toddler in Gaza, clarifying that the child had underlying health issues in addition to suffering from malnutrition.

0 Politics Israel

New York Times adds editors' note to front-page image of emaciated Gaza toddler after backlash

Grace Gilson in Forward · 30 Jul 2025

After backlash from pro-Israel groups and accusations of bias, The New York Times amended the caption of a front-page image showing an emaciated toddler in Gaza, clarifying that the child had underlying health issues in addition to suffering from malnutrition.

0 Politics Culture

NY Times front-page image of emaciated Gaza toddler sparks backlash, then an editors’ note

JTA · 30 Jul 2025

The New York Times faced backlash after publishing a front-page image of an emaciated Gaza toddler, initially attributing his malnourishment solely to the conflict in Gaza.

0 Politics History

A Hopeful Deja Vu

Jewdicious · 30 Jul 2025

Michael Oren draws historical parallels between Israel's recent conflicts and the 1967 Six-Day War, emphasizing how Israel's decisive military actions against regional proxies in both instances have led to transformative shifts in Middle Eastern politics.

0 Jewish Law Education

I Like to Learn Talmud the Way I Learn Shakespeare

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 30 Jul 2025

Rivka Bennun Kay reflects on her experiences with Talmud study, comparing it to her journey with Shakespeare.

0 Politics Jewish Law

What Matters Now to Daniel Taub: Still mourning, Israel is not ripe to talk peace - yet

What Matters Now · 30 Jul 2025

Daniel Taub discusses how Israeli society is not ready for peace negotiations due to ongoing mourning and internal divisions, notably around the universal draft.

0 Politics Israel

Europe's New Policy: Punish Jews, Reward Islamists

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 30 Jul 2025

The article criticizes British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement to recognize a Palestinian state unless Israel makes concessions.

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