Panama

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 7 Sep

Natan Slifkin discusses a provocative new campaign aiming to reform the fundraising dynamics that support the charedi yeshiva world in Israel.

0 History Politics

When Jewish migrants were trapped and terrified in Florida — like Alligator Alcatraz inmates today

Fredric Brandfon in Forward · 23 Aug

Fredric Brandfon's piece compares the modern immigration detention site, Alligator Alcatraz, in Florida's Everglades with historical instances of immigrant mistreatment in the same region, specifically the horrific conditions Jewish migrants faced in early 20th-century peonage camps.

0 Politics Israel

Argentinian President Javier Milei will use ‘Jewish Nobel’ to launch ‘Isaac Accords’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 14 Aug

Argentinian President Javier Milei, a staunch supporter of Israel, has been awarded the Genesis Prize, often called the Jewish Nobel, and is using the $1 million winnings to promote the Isaac Accords, an initiative aimed at strengthening relations between Israel and Latin America.

0 Politics Israel

Argentinian President Javier Milei will use ‘Jewish Nobel’ to launch ‘Isaac Accords’

Juan Melamed in JTA · 14 Aug

The $1 million Genesis Prize, known as the Jewish Nobel, has been awarded to Argentinian President Javier Milei, who plans to use the funds to establish the Isaac Accords, strengthening ties between Israel and Latin America.

0 Philosophy Torah

Choosing Our Chosenness: Answering the Call with Spiritual Intelligence

Yosi Amram in Lehrhaus · 4 Jun

Yosi Amram explores the complex idea of Jewish chosenness, reflecting on the discomfort it can cause due to perceived elitism.

0 Philosophy Culture

Choosing Our Chosenness: Answering the Call with Spiritual Intelligence

Yosi Amram in Lehrhaus · 4 Jun

Yosi Amram delves into the often misunderstood concept of Jewish chosenness, which traditionally implies a divine selection that can be perceived as elitist by both Jews and non-Jews.

0 Politics Leadership

Trump Meets the Press

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 5 May

The hosts discuss Donald Trump's interview on "Meet the Press," scrutinizing his comments on upholding the Constitution, economic policies, and potential successors like Marco Rubio and J.D. Vance.

0 Politics Israel

Opinion | The Rule of Lawlessness

Konstanty Gebert in Moment · 26 Mar

Konstanty Gebert critiques former President Donald Trump's international policy proposals, emphasizing their disregard for the rule of law.

0 Politics Israel

Mike Huckabee, in confirmation hearing to be ambassador to Israel, says he won’t run US policy there

Grace Gilson in JTA · 25 Mar

During his confirmation hearing as the nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee emphasized that despite his personal support for Israel annexing the West Bank, his role would be to implement, not dictate, President Donald Trump's policies.

0 Communities Culture

Panama, a Jewish Paradise Between Two Oceans

Lori Silberman Brauner in Hadassah · 24 Mar

Panama has emerged as a prime destination for Jewish travelers, offering a rich blend of kosher amenities and cultural experiences against the backdrop of its historic Jewish community.

0 Communities Culture

Panama, a Jewish Paradise Between Two Oceans

Lori Silberman Brauner in Hadassah · 24 Mar

Panama has emerged as a prime destination for Jewish travelers, offering a rich blend of kosher amenities and cultural experiences against the backdrop of its historic Jewish community.

0 Communities Culture

Panama, a Jewish Paradise Between Two Oceans

Lori Silberman Brauner in Hadassah · 24 Mar

Panama has emerged as a prime destination for Jewish travelers, offering a rich blend of kosher amenities and cultural experiences against the backdrop of its historic Jewish community.

0 Politics Antisemitism

From plague times to Trump's executive orders, Jews and immigrants have been accused of spreading disease

Mira Fox in Forward · 21 Feb

The article explores the historical and ongoing use of disease as a pretext for discrimination, focusing on how both Jews and immigrants have been scapegoated for spreading illnesses.

0 Politics History

Niall Ferguson: J.D. Vance Picked a Fight in Germany. Will He Get One in China?

Niall Ferguson in The Free Press · 17 Feb

Niall Ferguson critiques the Trump administration's foreign policy strategies, drawing parallels to a Western short story character who seeks fights in a dusty town.

0 Politics Israel

Appalling or ‘common sense,’ Trump’s Gaza proposal reinforces his image as disruptor in chief

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 5 Feb

Donald Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza and reimagine the region as the "Riviera of the Middle East" underscores his unconventional, disruptive approach to politics.

0 Politics Israel

From Greenland to Gaza

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 5 Feb

Peter Beinart critically examines the response of the organized American Jewish community to Israel's handling of Palestinian issues, particularly in Gaza, drawing parallels to unchecked nationalism and idolatry.

0 Politics Israel

Are We Suckers?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Feb

The episode explores the transitory nature of political news, exemplified by exaggerated concerns over trade wars that quickly dissipate, linking this discourse to broader geopolitical issues involving Iran and Hamas.

0 Politics History

The Tariff Madness

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 3 Feb

As Donald Trump resurrects economic policies from the past, imposing hefty tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, the episode examines the potential consequences of such a move on both the U.S. economy and international relations.

0 Antisemitism Communities

First they came for the Jews in civic tech.

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 1 Feb

In her poignant essay, Hana Raviyt Schank reflects on the troubling rise of antisemitism in the tech and civic sectors following the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel.

0 Politics Leadership

Trump Bestrides the Narrow World

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Jan

Following Donald Trump's assertive press conference, the hosts analyze his bold statements on foreign policy, particularly his stance on the Middle East hostages and relations with Canada and Greenland.

0 Politics Leadership

Trump Bestrides the Narrow World

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Jan

Following Donald Trump's assertive press conference, the hosts analyze his bold statements on foreign policy, particularly his stance on the Middle East hostages and relations with Canada and Greenland.

0 Politics Leadership

Trump Bestrides the Narrow World

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Jan

Following Donald Trump's assertive press conference, the hosts analyze his bold statements on foreign policy, particularly his stance on the Middle East hostages and relations with Canada and Greenland.

0 Politics Leadership

Trump Bestrides the Narrow World

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Jan

Following Donald Trump's assertive press conference, the hosts analyze his bold statements on foreign policy, particularly his stance on the Middle East hostages and relations with Canada and Greenland.

0 Communities Politics

Burst Your Bubble

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Dec 2024

Cindy Scarr critiques the influence of wealthy donors in organizational decision-making within the Jewish community, warning against the risk of becoming disconnected from the needs of ordinary members.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Abandonment Issues

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is contending with significant legal and political challenges, both domestically and internationally.

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