Jerusalem, Israel

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Finally, a job for the Arab League: Help dislodge Hamas

Dan Perry in Forward · 2 Feb 2025

Dan Perry argues that the Arab League should take decisive action to replace Hamas in Gaza with the Palestinian Authority (PA), emphasizing the necessity of regional cooperation for stability in the Middle East.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Navigating differences: The role of Jewish tradition in today’s divided world

eJewishPhilanthropy · 31 Jan 2025

In an era of heightened political and social polarization, Jewish institutions are uniquely positioned to champion constructive disagreement while nurturing community bonds.

0 Holocaust Communities

An UES street corner gets a new name — after a Holocaust museum in Israel

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 30 Jan 2025

A corner in Manhattan's Upper East Side, at East 67th and Third Avenue, has been co-named Yad Vashem Way, in a ceremony attended by local politicians, Israeli officials, and New Yorkers.

0 Education Communities

Hebrew Union College sells its Greenwich Village building to NYU for $75 million

Lisa Keys in JTA · 30 Jan 2025

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR), representing the Reform movement, has sold its Greenwich Village campus to New York University for $75.5 million.

0 Politics Jewish Law

What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Death penalty for terrorists?

What Matters Now · 30 Jan 2025

Haviv Rettig Gur analyzes the complex issue of implementing the death penalty in Israel for convicted terrorists, discussing its potential impact on hostage negotiations and its place in Israeli legal history.

0 Culture Leadership

Make the ‘Jewish awakening’ sustainable: Shaping a meaningful Jewish cultural identity

eJewishPhilanthropy · 30 Jan 2025

Amid a fresh wave of Jewish identity exploration triggered by global antisemitism and reawakened connections to Israel, Jewish organizations are strategizing to sustain this momentum among unaffiliated young Jewish adults.

0 Art History

Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit

Jackie Frankel Yaakov in Lehrhaus · 30 Jan 2025

Edwin Salomons' existential art is explored in this retrospective, highlighting his unique contribution to Israeli and Jewish art despite facing marginalization.

0 Communities History

How—and Where—to Build an Oct. 7 Memorial

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet · 30 Jan 2025

In the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israeli kibbutzim and communities by Hamas, a concerted effort is underway to collect and preserve artifacts from the affected areas.

0 Politics History

Natan Sharansky: 'If you don't have faith or Zionism, your grandchildren will not be Jewish' (18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers)

18forty · 29 Jan 2025

Natan Sharansky, a former Soviet dissident and Israeli politician, discusses the intertwined challenges of antisemitism and assimilation facing the Jewish people, asserting that Israel is pivotal for Jewish continuity.

0 Politics History

I think I want a Palestinian state more than many Palestinians.

Joel Meyer in Future of Jewish · 28 Jan 2025

Joel Meyer reflects on the complexities of achieving peace between Israelis and Palestinians, emphasizing his encounter with Dr. Saeb Erekat, the late Secretary-General of the Palestine Liberation Organization.

0 Culture Politics

Springtime for Hitler

Emes Ve-Emunah · 28 Jan 2025

The article discusses the criticism faced by Elon Musk, particularly from left-leaning media, for his political affiliations and certain public gestures.

0 Culture Education

Client: Yeshiva Aderes Hatorah

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 28 Jan 2025

Rabbi Chaim Zvi Senter of Yeshiva Aderes Hatorah, a post-high school yeshivah in Jerusalem, created the "Super Seder" to counter the distraction of the Super Bowl on his students.

0 Politics Israel

A Tale of Two Administrations

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 28 Jan 2025

Spanning two U.S. administrations, the article contrasts Obama's and Biden's Middle East policies with Trump's approach.

0 Communities Ethics

Inbox: Issue 1047

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 28 Jan 2025

Cindy Scarr's article touches on various perspectives from the Jewish community, including the importance of critique in one's service to Hashem, the distinction between the Gevurah and Tikva Forums related to hostages in Gaza, and President Biden's support for Israel despite criticisms.

0 Politics Jewish Law

There's No Ceasefire Here

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 28 Jan 2025

Natan Slifkin criticizes the ultra-Orthodox (Charedi) community's opposition to military service in Israel, highlighting the provocative language and imagery used by activists opposing the draft.

0 Philosophy Holocaust

In Search of the Meaning of Viktor Frankl

Noah Phillips in Moment · 28 Jan 2025

Viktor Frankl, a prominent psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, is best known for his book "Man's Search for Meaning," which was based on his experiences in concentration camps and his development of logotherapy.

0 Politics Israel

How Jews Hurt Israel Without Knowing It

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 Jan 2025

Joshua Hoffman discusses how some Jewish voters, particularly in democracies like the United States, risk hurting Israel's standing by not adapting to evolving political landscapes.

0 Politics Israel

100% Colombian Cofevfe!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 27 Jan 2025

This episode delves into Trump's handling of the Colombian deportation crisis, contrasting his direct approach with preceding administrations, and examines the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, featuring Trump's distinct foreign policy style.

0 Holocaust Politics

What Matters Now to Yad Vashem head Dani Dayan: What to do when 'friends' disappoint

What Matters Now · 27 Jan 2025

Dani Dayan, Chairman of Yad Vashem, discusses the complexities surrounding Holocaust remembrance and the challenges faced in international politics after the October 2023 Hamas attack in Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Hostages Daniela Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy and Karina Ariev released from Gaza in choreographed ceremony

Ben Sales in Forward · 25 Jan 2025

Hamas has released four Israeli soldiers, Daniela Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, and Karina Ariev, in a staged ceremony as part of the initial phase of a six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

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Jews should be condemning mass deportation, not supporting it

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 24 Jan 2025

In this opinion piece, Aviya Kushner expresses deep concern over the Jewish community's support for an executive order by President Trump that allows the deportation of foreign students who support Hamas.

0 Communities Education

Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s high school has lost 10 graduates in the Gaza war. Where does it go next?

Deborah Danan in JTA · 24 Jan 2025

Himmelfarb High School in Jerusalem has been deeply impacted by the ongoing Gaza conflict, having lost 10 alumni and a teacher in recent battles.

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Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s high school has lost 10 graduates in the Gaza war. Where does it go next?

Deborah Danan in JTA · 24 Jan 2025

Himmelfarb High School in Jerusalem has been deeply impacted by the ongoing Gaza conflict, having lost 10 alumni and a teacher in recent battles.

0 Politics Jewish Law

1/25/25 – Shiur 499 – The Hostage Ransom – Negotiation or Capitulation?

Halacha Headlines · 24 Jan 2025

The episode features discussions on the complex ethical and security implications of hostage ransom negotiations with groups like Hamas in Israel.

0 Politics Jewish Law

1/25/25 – Shiur 499 – The Hostage Ransom – Negotiation or Capitulation?

Halacha Headlines · 24 Jan 2025

The episode features discussions on the complex ethical and security implications of hostage ransom negotiations with groups like Hamas in Israel.

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