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0 Politics Jewish Law

Natan Sharansky and Gil Troy in Tablet · 16 Jun 2021

Natan Sharansky and Gil Troy analyze a growing trend among American Jews who reject Zionism and Israel, highlighting the historical phenomenon of 'un-Jews,' individuals who distance their Jewish identity from the state of Israel and Jewish nationalism.

0 Prayer Communities

A requiem for the backyard minyan

Forward · 15 Jun 2021

In Los Angeles, the pandemic led to a creative form of worship for Orthodox Jews, as long-standing community traditions like in-person minyans were upended by COVID-19 restrictions.

0 Politics Holocaust

Marjorie Taylor Greene tours Holocaust museum and apologizes for likening coronavirus protections to the Holocaust

Forward · 15 Jun 2021

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican congresswoman from Georgia, visited the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and publicly apologized for her previous comments comparing COVID-19 safety measures to the Holocaust.

0 Literature Culture

The New York Times called Isaac Bashevis Singer a Polish writer. Here’s how Wikipedia warriors made him Jewish again.

Forward · 4 Jun 2021

The controversy over Isaac Bashevis Singer’s identity reflects broader debates on national identity and heritage, involving Wikipedia editors and online communities.

0 Culture Communities

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a book about Superman’s complete Jewish history!

Forward · 4 Jun 2021

Roy Schwartz's book "Is Superman Circumcised?" delves into the Jewish roots and cultural significance of Superman, exploring themes like Jewish symbolism, the immigrant experience, and parallels to biblical characters.

0 Literature Politics

Against Politics

David Mikics in Tablet · 3 Jun 2021

David Mikics examines how Thomas Mann, in his wartime writings, advocates for the separation of art and personal life from the political sphere.

0 Politics Education

SF teachers’ union endorses Israel boycott movement

Forward · 26 May 2021

The United Educators of San Francisco, a teachers union affiliated with the AFL-CIO, has become the first K-12 public school teachers union in the U.S. to endorse the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Us and Them

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 25 May 2021

Liel Leibovitz argues that the May 2021 escalation in Israeli-Palestinian tensions marked a significant shift in discourse, creating a binary divide between Zionists and anti-Zionists.

0 Communities Education

High school flunks Jewish Heritage Month, picking Meir Kahane as honoree

Forward · 11 May 2021

Montclair High School, located in a liberal area of New Jersey, sparked controversy when it mistakenly honored Meir Kahane for Jewish American Heritage Month.

0 Science Philosophy

Rocket man: Jared Isaacman is leading the first trip to space without astronauts

Forward · 4 May 2021

Jared Isaacman, a self-made billionaire and founder of Shift4 Payments, leads the historic Inspiration4 mission, the first spaceflight with an entirely non-professional astronaut crew.

0 Politics Israel

New DNC chair stands by Israel amid progressive headwinds

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 19 Apr 2021

Jaime Harrison, the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), reaffirmed the party's commitment to U.S.-Israel relations aligned with President Biden's administration, despite progressive calls to condition aid.

0 Politics Culture

Was Cuomo’s expletive comments about Sukkot a slip of the tongue or something more?

Forward · 14 Apr 2021

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faced controversy over alleged derogatory comments about the Jewish festival of Sukkot, reportedly made during his 2006 campaign for attorney general.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Community | The IHRA definition isn’t perfect. But its critics aren’t making things better.

Forward · 6 Apr 2021

Mark Goldfeder critiques the efforts of the Nexus Task Force in proposing a replacement for the established IHRA definition of antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Leading Jewish scholars say BDS, one-state solution are not antisemitic

Forward · 25 Mar 2021

Leading Jewish scholars have released the Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism (JDA), offering a new framework that distinguishes between anti-Zionism and antisemitism.

0 Holidays History

Was the Last Supper a ‘Seder?’ And 3 other vital Passover questions, asked and answered.

PJ Grisar in Forward · 18 Mar 2021

In a thought-provoking exploration of Passover customs and myths, PJ Grisar tackles four intriguing questions surrounding the holiday.

0 Holidays Culture

Kosher-for-Passover dog food? I wouldn’t recommend it

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 15 Mar 2021

Benyamin Cohen humorously explores the peculiarities of Passover observance for dogs, recounting his own experiences with kosher-for-Passover dog food.

0 Culture Politics

When Israel comes up on a date

Forward · 14 Mar 2021

The topic of Israel has become a contentious issue in the American Jewish dating scene, serving as a litmus test that can make or break budding relationships.

0 Language Culture

We’re running out of time to preserve endangered Jewish languages. Here’s how we can stop them from being lost forever.

Forward · 8 Feb 2021

The preservation of endangered Jewish languages, such as Ladino and Judeo-Arabic, is increasingly critical as native speakers pass away, often due to events like the COVID-19 pandemic.

0 Television/Film Culture

A hit Israeli TV show is finally in English. But will it translate?

Forward · 26 Jan 2021

Shababnikim, an Israeli hit TV show about four Haredi men navigating the complexities of their socio-religious lives, has been released in the U.S. as The New Black with English subtitles on ChaiFlicks.

0 Television/Film Culture

A hit Israeli TV show is finally in English. But will it translate?

Forward · 26 Jan 2021

Shababnikim, an Israeli hit TV show about four Haredi men navigating the complexities of their socio-religious lives, has been released in the U.S. as The New Black with English subtitles on ChaiFlicks.

0 Politics Leadership

Community takes pride in seeing Schumer become the highest politically ranking Jew in America

Forward · 21 Jan 2021

Chuck Schumer's ascension to Senate Majority Leader marks a historic moment as he becomes the highest-ranking Jewish politician in U.S. history.

0 Politics Communities

Here are the notable Jews who were pardoned by President Trump

Forward · 21 Jan 2021

During the final days of his presidency, Donald Trump issued pardons to several notable individuals, including key figures from the Jewish community.

0 Politics Israel

Biden team indicates slow process back into Iran nuclear deal. Is time on their side?

Forward · 20 Jan 2021

The article discusses the cautious approach the Biden administration is taking towards re-entering the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.

0 Politics Culture

What are the most (and least) Jewish inauguration speeches ever?

Forward · 20 Jan 2021

An exploration of U.S. presidential inauguration speeches through the lens of Jewish references reveals a rich tapestry of religious and cultural allusions.

0 Culture Politics

What was Captain America doing on Trump rioters’ shirts - and what would Cap think?

Forward · 15 Jan 2021

Neal Kirby, son of Captain America co-creator Jack Kirby, denounced the use of Captain America's iconography by Capitol insurrectionists supporting Donald Trump, stating it is antithetical to the character's values.

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