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0 Politics Leadership

Did Biden’s Infirmities Ruin Liberalism?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 20 Dec

This episode delves into the implications of President Biden's alleged cognitive issues and the effects on liberal political institutions.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Vladimir Putin accuses ‘ethnic Jews’ of tearing apart the Russian Orthodox Church

Ben Sales in JTA · 20 Dec

In a recent press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin made antisemitic remarks by accusing ethnic Jews of attacking the Russian Orthodox Church and portraying them as rootless people without allegiance to any religious belief.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Did critics of the POW sitcom 'Hogan's Heroes' actually have a point?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 19 Dec

As Hogan's Heroes nears its 60th anniversary, its controversial portrayal of a Nazi POW camp raises questions about its impact on public perception of Nazism and the Holocaust.

0 Antisemitism Communities

There are grounds for optimism in Slovakia – but we cannot turn a blind eye to surviving antisemitism

Jewish Chronicle · 18 Dec

The article reflects on a visit to Slovakia, highlighting both the preservation of Jewish heritage by non-Jewish Slovaks and the underlying antisemitism that still lingers.

0 History Culture

The Shochet (Vol. 1): A Memoir of Jewish Life in Ukraine and Crimea

Reviewed by Faigy Grunfeld in Jewish Action · 17 Dec

"The Shochet (Vol. 1)", a memoir by Pinkhes-Dov Goldenshteyn, translated and annotated by Michoel Rotenfeld, offers a vivid portrayal of Jewish shtetl life in 19th century Ukraine and Crimea.

0 History Culture

The Shochet (Vol. 1): A Memoir of Jewish Life in Ukraine and Crimea

Reviewed by Faigy Grunfeld in Jewish Action · 17 Dec

"The Shochet (Vol. 1)", a memoir by Pinkhes-Dov Goldenshteyn, translated and annotated by Michoel Rotenfeld, offers a vivid portrayal of Jewish shtetl life in 19th century Ukraine and Crimea.

0 Politics Israel

Newly elected Rep. Gabe Evans brings Middle East military experience to Capitol Hill

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 16 Dec

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0 Politics Antisemitism

Bernard-Henri Lévy and AJC CEO Ted Deutch on How to Build a Resilient Jewish Future Post-October 7

People of the Pod · 12 Dec

Philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy and AJC CEO Ted Deutch discuss the current state and future resilience of the Jewish community in light of rising global antisemitism and political challenges.

0 Politics Israel

As Anthony Weiner eyes a political comeback, can he count on Jewish voters?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 Dec

Anthony Weiner, once a notable Jewish Democrat from New York, has taken steps toward a potential political comeback by registering for a city council candidacy.

0 Leadership History

Beacon of Light

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 10 Dec

Rebbetzin Batya Barg, originally from the USSR and later a key figure in Israel, was renowned for her unwavering commitment to Judaism and community activism.

0 Politics Israel

With Assad’s Fall, Has Chance for Hostage Release from Gaza Risen?

Nathan Guttman in Moment · 9 Dec

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has shifted the political dynamics in the Middle East, raising questions about the potential release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

0 Politics Culture

Interview | Yair Golan on the Detriments of Israeli Tribalism

Laurence Wolff in Moment · 9 Dec

Yair Golan, leader of the Israel Democrats Party and former IDF deputy chief of staff, discusses the consequences of increasing tribalism within Israeli society.

0 Jewish Law Art

The Quest for an Objective Halakhic Standard by which to Judge Artistic Expression: A Case Study from the Eighteenth-Century Synagogue Menorah

Yosie Levine in Lehrhaus · 8 Dec

The article explores the halakhic challenges and rabbinic debates surrounding the construction of artistic seven-branched menorahs in the eighteenth century.

0 Politics Israel

What the fall of Bashar Assad in Syria means for Israel

Ben Sales in JTA · 8 Dec

In the aftermath of Bashar Assad's fall in Syria, Israel is navigating a complex regional landscape marked by both opportunities and threats.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The New Genocide®

Jamie Paul in Future of Jewish · 5 Dec

In this provocative guest essay, Jamie Paul argues against the characterization of Israel's actions in the Gaza war as genocide, suggesting such claims demonstrate a misunderstanding of the term.

0 Politics History

What is happening in Syria is a microcosm of the dynamics of the Middle East

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Dec

The article analyzes the recent offensive in Syria by the Sunni Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), highlighting the broader implications for Middle Eastern dynamics.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Gender-Care Whistleblowers Go to Court. Plus. . .

Madeleine Kearns in The Free Press · 4 Dec

The article delves into two significant cases surrounding gender-affirming care currently unfolding in U.S. courts.

0 Literature Culture

The 2025 Wingate Prize longlist is announced

Jewish Chronicle · 2 Dec

The 2025 Wingate Prize longlist showcases an eclectic mix of Jewish-themed literature, from novels and memoirs to philosophy and history.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Jewish lives don't matter.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 30 Nov

Joshua Hoffman critiques the global indifference towards the plight of over 100 Jewish hostages held in Gaza, contrasting the silent response with the loud advocacy seen in other justice movements like #BlackLivesMatter.

0 Holocaust Culture

‘You need to know about evil to play the Happiest Man on Earth’

Jewish Chronicle · 28 Nov

Kenneth Tigar, an accomplished 82-year-old actor, embodies Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku in the one-man play "The Happiest Man on Earth" in London.

0 Culture Politics

Jews are back as everyone’s go-to target, but I’m looking for a glimpse of light

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Nov

In a time when Jews face renewed targeting and antisemitic sentiments are pervasive, this deeply personal piece explores the struggle with faith and community engagement amid global crises.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Could the International court’s arrest warrants break Netanyahu’s grip on power?

Haaretz Weekly · 27 Nov

Haaretz Podcast explores the unprecedented ICC arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, examining their impact on Israel's international relations and Netanyahu's domestic political situation.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Adam Schiff, California’s Jewish senator-elect and Trump’s nemesis, says the US is ‘very much weakened as a democracy’

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 26 Nov

Adam Schiff, the Jewish senator-elect from California, is preparing for heightened tensions with the potential resurgence of Donald Trump in U.S. politics.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Centering collaboration in building Jewish community

eJewishPhilanthropy · 26 Nov

In Portland, Oregon, the creation of the Eastside Jewish Commons (EJC) marks a significant shift in how Jewish communities adapt to 21st-century challenges.

0 Politics Ethics

Why the International Criminal Court’s Warrant for Netanyahu Matters

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 25 Nov

Peter Beinart examines the International Criminal Court's (ICC) issuance of warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others, discussing the broader implications for international law's application.

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