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At the 100-year mark, Hebrew University’s American friends are looking to capitalize on a unique moment

Larry Luxner in JTA · 24 Apr

American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) celebrates its centennial along with Hebrew University of Jerusalem, emphasizing its pivotal role amidst rising global antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on US campuses.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Global antisemitism has declined since Oct. 7, Tel Aviv University says

Grace Gilson in Forward · 24 Apr

The article discusses a study from Tel Aviv University revealing a marked decline in antisemitic incidents globally following a peak during late 2023.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Global antisemitism has declined since peaking in the months after Oct. 7, study says

Grace Gilson in JTA · 24 Apr

A recent study from Tel Aviv University's Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry highlights a global decline in antisemitic incidents in 2024, after a significant spike following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Zohran Mamdani’s Moral Stand

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 23 Apr

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, challenges Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race, focusing on housing justice and transit affordability while navigating controversies around his stance on Israel.

0 Politics Communities

What can Israelis and Palestinians learn from post-conflict Ireland?

Haaretz Weekly · 15 Apr

Drawing on her experience with the Northern Ireland peace process, Bronagh Hinds discusses potential avenues for Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation despite a diplomatic rift between Israel and Ireland.

0 History Communities

How a Jewish boy from Canterbury became a Zulu chieftain

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 14 Apr

Nathaniel Isaacs, a Jewish adventurer from Canterbury, England, became an unlikely historical figure as a Zulu chieftain and colonial participant in Africa.

0 Philosophy Holidays

Every Jew you know is one of these four children.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Apr

Joshua Hoffman reflects on the symbolic presence of the four children from the Passover Haggadah—wise, wicked, simple, and the one who does not know how to ask—and how they personify contemporary Jewish experiences, especially post-October 7, 2023.

0 Food History

How your matzah gets made: A peek inside the Streit’s factory

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 7 Apr

Streits, a renowned kosher food company best known for its matzah, is celebrating its centennial anniversary.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Beyond the big tent: Harnessing pluralism to forge Jewish identity

eJewishPhilanthropy · 4 Apr

This piece explores the potential of pluralism to strengthen Jewish identity by fostering deep engagements across different faiths and viewpoints.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Q&A with Rabbi Dweck | Kitniyot, Shlissel Challa, Switching from Ashkenazi to Sepharadi (April 2025)

The Habura · 3 Apr

Rabbi Dweck addresses various questions posed by the Jewish community, discussing topics such as framing suffering in one's relationship with God, and understanding cultural engagement through a Torah lens.

0 Politics Ethics

Jews and the Dilemmas of Social Justice

Sapir · 3 Apr

The concept of social justice is fundamentally rooted in Jewish tradition, emphasizing communal welfare and human dignity.

0 Politics Culture

An Iron Dome for Social Media

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article explores the struggle against anti-Israel narratives on social media, particularly during conflicts like the May 2021 clash between Israel and Hamas.

0 Antisemitism History

French Jews

Sapir · 3 Apr

The rise in antisemitic sentiments under the guise of anti-Zionism following recent events in Israel echoes historic challenges faced by Jewish communities, reminiscent of the backlash against French Jews after the Six-Day War in 1967.

0 Politics Philosophy

Are Zionists and Anti-Zionists Arguing for the Sake of Heaven?

Sapir · 3 Apr

The piece delves into the persistent debate between Zionists and anti-Zionists, questioning whether these disagreements fall under the category of arguments 'for the sake of Heaven,' a concept in Judaism that honors debate as long as it is constructive.

0 History Politics

I help tell Jewish women’s stories. Trump’s attacks on diversity are an assault on everyone’s history.

Judith Rosenbaum in JTA · 2 Apr

Judith Rosenbaum, CEO of the Jewish Women's Archive, critiques the Trump administration's efforts to limit diverse historical narratives, particularly those involving women and marginalized groups.

0 Politics Israel

What Does it Mean to Be Pro-Israel in 2025?

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 1 Apr

The article explores the complex and evolving concept of being pro-Israel in the wake of the October 7 incidents involving Israel and Hamas.

0 Communities Politics

Winning battles, losing minds: The real fight for Israel on campus

eJewishPhilanthropy · 27 Mar

David Brog, executive director of the Maccabee Task Force, discusses the shifting dynamics on college campuses regarding Israel advocacy.

0 Politics Israel

World Jewry, Zionism and the State of Israel

eJewishPhilanthropy · 25 Mar

Rabbi Sid Schwarz discusses the historical and evolving relationship between world Jewry, the Zionist movement, and the State of Israel.

0 Politics Education

Australia’s Most Dangerous Export

Helen Dale in Future of Jewish · 20 Mar

Helen Dale's essay examines the global spread of settler-colonial ideology originating from Australia, likening it to the Sicilian mafia as a detrimental export.

0 Education Leadership

The Life and Legacy of Rav Nota Schiller zt”l

Ami Magazine in Ami · 19 Mar

Rav Nota Schiller, ztl, emerged from Brooklyn’s secular environment to leave an indelible mark on Jewish education by co-founding Yeshivas Ohr Somayach.

0 Politics Israel

15 Things Just That Happened

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 17 Mar

The episode covers an exceptionally busy three-day news cycle, highlighting a breadth of significant political and global developments.

0 Culture Politics

Mahmoud Khalil, Elon Musk and the upside-down world of Purim 2025

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 14 Mar

As Purim 2025 unfolds, the holiday's theme of mixing good with evil is mirrored in the lives of Mahmoud Khalil and Elon Musk, two figures whose complex narratives reflect a topsy-turvy world.

0 Culture Politics

Mahmoud Khalil, Elon Musk and the upside-down world of Purim 2025

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 14 Mar

As Purim 2025 unfolds, the holiday's theme of mixing good with evil is mirrored in the lives of Mahmoud Khalil and Elon Musk, two figures whose complex narratives reflect a topsy-turvy world.

0 Ethics Antisemitism

Jews who don’t fight back don’t survive.

EKB in Future of Jewish · 13 Mar

The essay reflects on the enduring antisemitism confronting Jews today and draws parallels with historical narratives such as the story of Purim.

0 Antisemitism Politics

A Toxic Cocktail of Antisemitism and Hamas Propaganda

Lucy Tabrizi in Future of Jewish · 8 Mar

The essay by Lucy Tabrizi critiques the careless use of the term "genocide" to describe Israel's actions in Gaza, arguing these accusations are driven more by antisemitism than fact.

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