Alabama, United States

0 Communities History

This Thanksgiving, our Jewish gratitude begins with acknowledging the land beneath our feet

Rabbi Mike Rothbaum in JTA · 25 Nov

Rabbi Mike Rothbaum reflects on the Jewish tradition of gratitude, particularly during Thanksgiving, through the lens of his new role at Congregation Dor Hadash in San Diego.

0 Politics Communities

ESPN’s Paul Finebaum nearing decision on bid for Tommy Tuberville’s Senate seat

Emily Jacobs in Jewish Insider · 25 Nov

Paul Finebaum, ESPN host and prominent Jewish sports commentator, is considering a Senate bid for Alabama's open seat in 2024.

0 Education Antisemitism

The role of digital literacy in the fight against online antisemitism

eJewishPhilanthropy · 3 Nov

In the face of rampant online antisemitism and conspiracy theories, digital literacy emerges as a critical tool to combat misinformation.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Alabama man arrested for allegedly planning attacks on synagogues

Grace Gilson in JTA · 29 Oct

Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker, a 33-year-old from Needham, Alabama, was apprehended for allegedly planning attacks on synagogues in Alabama and nearby areas, as well as targeting public figures.

0 Ethics Science

My Spare Embryos

Justine el-Khazen in Tablet · 17 Oct

Justine el-Khazen explores the complicated reality of having leftover embryos from IVF, a deeply personal and ethically complex issue.

0 Culture Ethics

Hello and Goodbye

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Sep

Cindy Scarr's article, coordinated by Michal Frischman, reflects on the themes of beginnings and endings, using personal anecdotes from a trip to Georgia and Alabama.

0 Sports Leadership

Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s record-breaking Jewish basketball coach, resigns amid rumored Senate run

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 22 Sep

Bruce Pearl, the celebrated coach who transformed Auburn's basketball team into a national powerhouse and a staunch advocate for Jewish and Israeli causes, has unexpectedly resigned amid speculation about a potential Senate run in Alabama.

0 Sports Leadership

Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s record-breaking Jewish basketball coach, resigns amid rumored Senate run

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 22 Sep

Bruce Pearl, the celebrated coach who transformed Auburn's basketball team into a national powerhouse and a staunch advocate for Jewish and Israeli causes, has unexpectedly resigned amid speculation about a potential Senate run in Alabama.

0 Politics Israel

The End of Exploiting Israel’s Humanity

Daniel Clarke-Serret in Future of Jewish · 9 Sep

Daniel Clarke-Serret's essay explores the concept of 'rational irrationality' in the context of geopolitical interactions, particularly surrounding Israel and its neighbors.

0 History Holidays

Mashiach - Internalizing the Challenge: Understanding the Basic Structure

Jewish History Uncensored · 18 Aug

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the nuances of mourning Tisha B'Av and presents an analysis on how the concept of Moshiach is structured based on Tanach parallelisms.

0 Politics Science

China Is Overtaking America. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 13 Aug

As China asserts its dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) market, American industries are grappling with significant disruptions.

0 Politics Leadership

Sunsetting the Johnson Amendment: The politicization of the American synagogue

eJewishPhilanthropy · 10 Jul

Recent legislative and court developments have effectively weakened the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits 501(c)(3) organizations, including religious bodies, from engaging in political campaigning.

0 Communities Politics

Persecuted for being LGBTQ+ in Trump country, they now have a chance to start over someplace new

Anya Kamenetz in Forward · 9 Jul

Ci, a Jewish transgender woman, and her family faced severe harassment in Alabama due to their identities.

0 Television/Film Culture

This Really Fun and Super Jewish Comedy Special Is Available to Stream For Free

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 24 Jun

Jewish comedian Liz Glazer has released her first comedy special, "Do You Know Who I’m Not," for free on YouTube.

0 Communities History

This Alabama millionaire offered Jews $50,000 to move to his town. 16 years later, what’s left?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 16 Jun

In 2009, Larry Blumberg, a hotel magnate in Dothan, Alabama, initiated a bold move to revitalize the dwindling Jewish community by offering up to $50,000 for Jewish families to relocate to the town and join its Reform synagogue, Temple Emanu-El.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Pete Hegseth is targeting a Jewish American hero — who's next?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 4 Jun

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to rename a Navy ship honoring Jewish LGBTQ+ rights advocate Harvey Milk, revealed during Pride Month, has sparked controversy and accusations of erasing queer progress from public life.

0 Antisemitism Politics

A doctor in the midst of the Boulder attack: ‘This did not come out of vacuum’

Rob Eshman in Forward · 3 Jun

The article recounts the experience of Dr. Yonatan Gold, an Israeli-American pediatrician, during a hate crime attack at a pro-Israeli-hostages march in Boulder, Colorado.

0 Sports Antisemitism

'All my homies hate paintball Nazis': Antisemitism scandal tears through paintball community

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 14 May

The paintball community, typically focused on tactical discussions, was recently struck by controversy when world champion Marcello Margott featured a paintball gun with Nazi symbols on social media.

0 Antisemitism History

NASA finally stopped honoring a Nazi scientist. Why did it take so long?

Lev Golinkin in Forward · 8 May

NASA has finally taken steps to acknowledge the problematic legacy of Kurt H. Debus, its former Kennedy Space Center director who had affiliations with the Nazi regime.

0 History Politics

80 years after Germany surrendered, we're still learning the real lessons of World War II

Peter Fritzsche in Forward · 8 May

Eighty years after the end of World War II, the lessons of the conflict continue to resonate, illustrating both the horrific depths of human violence and the complexities of moral ambiguity.

0 Philosophy History

Destiny divided: How Rav Soloveitchik’s vision shaped — and splintered — American Jewry

eJewishPhilanthropy · 6 May

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, a pivotal 20th-century Jewish thinker, sought to reconcile traditional Judaism with modern challenges through his concepts of Covenant of Fate and Covenant of Destiny.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Why the Antisemitism Awareness Act now has a religious liberty clause to protect ‘Jews killed Jesus’ statements

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 29 Apr

The Antisemitism Awareness Act is facing amendments as it progresses through the U.S. Senate.

0 Philosophy Leadership

"Build Your Life As If It Were a Work Of Art"

Jewdicious · 18 Apr

Abraham Joshua Heschel is celebrated as a modern-day prophet for his extraordinary contributions to theology, social activism, and interfaith dialogue.

0 Sports Jewish Law

Florida’s Todd Golden becomes first Jewish coach to win March Madness since 1988

Ben Sales in JTA · 8 Apr

Todd Golden achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Jewish coach in 37 years to lead a team to victory in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, guiding the Florida Gators to a close win against Houston.

0 Holidays Politics

A legacy of defiance: Why I'm holding my Seder in one of the oldest Black churches in the country

Tamar Manasseh in Forward · 7 Apr

Amidst rising authoritarian concerns under President Trump's second term and societal divisions, Tamar Manasseh plans to hold her Passover Seder in one of Chicago's oldest Black churches, symbolizing a union of Jewish and Black histories of perseverance and liberation.

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