Israel

For those who warned of ‘Free Palestine’ violence, fatal shooting at DC Jewish museum offers grim validation

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 22 May 2025

In a tragic escalation of tensions, two Israeli embassy staffers were killed outside a Jewish museum in Washington D.C. by an assailant shouting pro-Palestinian slogans.

0 History Politics

In 1982, the shooting of an Israeli diplomat led to war

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 22 May 2025

The attempted assassination of Israeli diplomat Shlomo Argov in London in 1982 provided Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon with the pretext to initiate the first Lebanon war.

0 Communities Antisemitism

‘He was a mensch’: Slain Messianic Jew remembered as bridge-builder

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 22 May 2025

Yaron Lischinsky, a Messianic Jew and Israeli Embassy staffer in Washington D.C., was killed in a potential hate crime, remembered as a bridge-builder and mensch by friends and colleagues.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Ḥakham Uziel’s Hegyonei Uziel (1 of 2) - Dr. Aryeh Tapper

The Habura · 22 May 2025

Dr. Aryeh Tepper delivers a detailed lecture on 'Hegyonei Uziel,' a significant yet overlooked work by Rabbi Ben Zion Meir Ḥai Uziel, focusing on Jewish thought's intricate relationship with both internal spirituality and active life.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Ḥakham Uziel’s Hegyonei Uziel (1 of 2) - Dr. Aryeh Tapper

The Habura · 22 May 2025

Dr. Aryeh Tepper delivers a detailed lecture on 'Hegyonei Uziel,' a significant yet overlooked work by Rabbi Ben Zion Meir Ḥai Uziel, focusing on Jewish thought's intricate relationship with both internal spirituality and active life.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Ḥakham Uziel’s Hegyonei Uziel (1 of 2) - Dr. Aryeh Tapper

The Habura · 22 May 2025

Dr. Aryeh Tepper delivers a detailed lecture on 'Hegyonei Uziel,' a significant yet overlooked work by Rabbi Ben Zion Meir Ḥai Uziel, focusing on Jewish thought's intricate relationship with both internal spirituality and active life.

0 Politics Israel

Is There a Rift? Huckabee Tells It Like It Is

Emes Ve-Emunah · 22 May 2025

The article discusses the alleged rift between Trump and Netanyahu, spurred on by media narratives, particularly from anti-Trump and anti-Netanyahu voices.

0 Politics Culture

The “Bread & Circuses” Edition

Promised Podcast · 22 May 2025

The episode explores Prime Minister Netanyahu's move to reinstate humanitarian aid to Gaza and Israel's performance in the Eurovision Song Contest, examining political and cultural implications of both events.

0 Politics Culture

The “Bread & Circuses” Edition

Promised Podcast · 22 May 2025

The episode explores Prime Minister Netanyahu's move to reinstate humanitarian aid to Gaza and Israel's performance in the Eurovision Song Contest, examining political and cultural implications of both events.

0 Politics Culture

The “Bread & Circuses” Edition

Promised Podcast · 22 May 2025

The episode explores Prime Minister Netanyahu's move to reinstate humanitarian aid to Gaza and Israel's performance in the Eurovision Song Contest, examining political and cultural implications of both events.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Terrorists Are Here

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 22 May 2025

This episode discusses the rise of political violence in the U.S., particularly against Jews and Israelis, highlighted by the recent murder at the Capital Jewish Museum.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Terrorists Are Here

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 22 May 2025

This episode discusses the rise of political violence in the U.S., particularly against Jews and Israelis, highlighted by the recent murder at the Capital Jewish Museum.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Terrorists Are Here

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 22 May 2025

This episode discusses the rise of political violence in the U.S., particularly against Jews and Israelis, highlighted by the recent murder at the Capital Jewish Museum.

0 Television/Film Culture

‘The Studio’ Takes on Being Jewish in Hollywood in Hilarious and Poignant Ways

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 22 May 2025

"The Studio," a series by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, cleverly satirizes the complexities of Jewish identity and representation in Hollywood.

0 Culture Israel

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Future of Jewish · 22 May 2025

Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, seeks financial support to continue making their insightful content on Judaism, Israel, and global Jewish issues accessible to all.

0 Antisemitism Education

Attacking Jews at Harvard Gets Rewarded. Plus . . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 22 May 2025

An incident at Harvard University on October 18, 2023, involving an antisemitic attack by faculty members on an Israeli student, has raised significant concerns about the institution's stance on addressing antisemitism.

0 Politics Communities

Capital Jewish Museum shooting suspect killed 2 'for Gaza.' His victims were peace advocates.

Louis Keene in Forward · 22 May 2025

Two Israeli embassy staffers, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, were tragically shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. by a man claiming his actions were for Gaza.

0 Politics Communities

Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim identified as victims in Capital Jewish Museum shooting

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 22 May 2025

Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, two Israeli embassy staff members, were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The tragedy has deeply affected the embassy and the broader community.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Who is Elias Rodriguez, the suspect identified in Capital Jewish Museum shooting?

Louis Keene in Forward · 22 May 2025

Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the tragic shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., was identified by police following the deaths of two Israeli embassy staffers.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel to increase security at its embassies around the world following DC shooting

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 22 May 2025

Following a deadly shooting at its embassy in Washington, D.C., Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered increased security at Israeli diplomatic missions globally.

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