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Inside the New U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks: What’s at Stake?

People of the Pod · 11 Apr

Jason Isaacson discusses the intricacies of current US-Iran nuclear negotiations, emphasizing the legacy of the 2015 Iran deal, Iran's uranium stockpiling, and the approaching deadline for UN sanctions.

0 Politics Israel

Bungling the Good Things

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Apr

The episode delves into the ongoing challenges faced by the Trump administration in dealing with international relations, particularly concerning hostages with Hamas, negotiations with Iran, and diplomatic dynamics.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Trump wants to fight antisemitism. So why did he kill funding for my Holocaust translation project?

Sasha Senderovich in Forward · 11 Apr

Sasha Senderovich discusses the termination of a National Endowment for the Humanities grant supporting his Holocaust translation project, despite its alignment with stated goals of fighting antisemitism.

0 Science Leadership

Will This Jewish Spaceman Point NASA Toward Mars?

Steven Mufson in Moment · 10 Apr

Jared Isaacman, a Jewish billionaire and space enthusiast, is being considered as the next head of NASA, backed by figures like Elon Musk and former President Trump.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Martin Gurri: When Americans Gave Up Their Freedoms. Plus. . .

Will Rahn in The Free Press · 9 Apr

In a reflection on the changing American political landscape, Martin Gurri argues that public disillusionment with institutions was significantly magnified by the government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

0 History Communities

A Brooklyn street gets co-named for late Chabad rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 7 Apr

The Chabad-Lubavitch community in Brooklyn celebrated the co-naming of a street as Lubavitcher Rebbe Way, honoring their late leader Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.

0 Literature History

Manea’s Shadows

Benjamin Balint in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr

Norman Manea, a prominent Romanian author from the historic Jewish community of Bukovina, navigates themes of memory, identity, and survival in his literary works.

0 Literature History

Manea’s Shadows

Benjamin Balint in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr

Norman Manea, a prominent Romanian author from the historic Jewish community of Bukovina, navigates themes of memory, identity, and survival in his literary works.

0 History Politics

In Dissent

Marci Shore in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr

"In Dissent," authored by Benjamin Nathans, delves into the history and significance of the Soviet dissident movement, highlighting key figures and events.

0 Literature Holidays

Escape Goat

Jeremy Dauber in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr

Jeremy Dauber explores "One Little Goat," a graphic novel by Dara Horn and Theo Ellsworth, that offers a unique twist on the Passover Seder.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump fires national security officials, reportedly at urging of Laura Loomer, far-right Jewish ‘Islamophobe’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 3 Apr

Laura Loomer, a right-wing Jewish provocateur, is reportedly influencing President Trump to remove several national security officials she accuses of being 'neocons,' a term with potentially antisemitic overtones.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Transgender rabbi Abby Stein’s coming-out story takes the spotlight in a new play

Elizabeth Karpen in JTA · 3 Apr

Abby Chava Stein, the first openly transgender female rabbi from a Hasidic background, is the subject of "Becoming Eve," a new play adapted from her memoir.

0 History Politics

Zionism Remains a Freedom Struggle

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article explores the unique position of Israel as a postcolonial state that has thrived amidst challenges since its founding.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Is a World Power

Sapir · 3 Apr

As Israel marks its 75th anniversary, it has emerged as a significant global power, moving beyond its historical symbolic clout to wield real geopolitical influence.

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 Politics

‘Beyond the Welfare of the Jews’

Sapir · 3 Apr

Deborah Lipstadt, the U.S. Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, discusses the persistent presence and transformation of antisemitism in America and globally, touching on incidents illustrating bias against various Jewish communities.

0 Antisemitism Politics

‘Beyond the Welfare of the Jews’

Sapir · 3 Apr

Deborah Lipstadt, the U.S. Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, discusses the persistent presence and transformation of antisemitism in America and globally, touching on incidents illustrating bias against various Jewish communities.

0 Politics Science

New Dangers Posed by Outer Space

Ami Magazine in Ami · 2 Apr

Ami Magazine's article delves into the implications of former President Donald Trump's introduction of a U.S. Space Force, initially mocked by the media as unnecessary but re-evaluated in light of emerging threats from Russian satellite activities.

0 Politics Culture

Silenced Voices // When trimming fat, one needs a steak knife, not a chainsaw

Ami Magazine in Ami · 2 Apr

The article discusses President Trump's executive order to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which manages independent news services like Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe.

0 Politics Culture

Cory Booker proclaims, ‘Hineni’ — I am here — 19 hours into anti-Trump Senate speech

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 1 Apr

Senator Cory Booker delivered a 19-hour speech on the Senate floor, invoking the Hebrew word "Hineni" to signal his active presence and opposition to the Trump administration.

0 Politics History

Will Putin Give Peace a Chance?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 1 Apr

The article examines the ongoing diplomatic efforts in Riyadh to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, focusing on the complexities and obstacles involved in reaching a ceasefire.

0 Politics History

Will Putin Give Peace a Chance?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 1 Apr

The article examines the ongoing diplomatic efforts in Riyadh to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, focusing on the complexities and obstacles involved in reaching a ceasefire.

0 Politics Leadership

The Two Faces of Trump

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 31 Mar

The panelists discuss the duality of 'Good Trump' versus 'Bad Trump', exemplified by his statements on Russia and NATO as well as domestic policy antics including third term talk and tariffs.

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

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.

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