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0 Politics Antisemitism

DOJ’s indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center recalls Jewish groups’ use of informants to fight extremism

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 24 Apr

The article discusses the U.S. Department of Justice's indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for alleged financial crimes, drawing parallels to historical Jewish efforts to combat extremism through informants.

0 Gender/Identity Jewish Law

Jewish Women Mobilize For Reproductive Rights

Sue Fishkoff in Hadassah · 25 Feb

Jewish women in Alabama are organizing to confront the impact of restrictive reproductive laws that complicate IVF treatments and broader reproductive health care.

0 Antisemitism History

An arsonist torched a Mississippi synagogue. It feels hauntingly familiar.

Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin in Forward · 11 Jan

A recent arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, which destroyed much of the historic synagogue, echoes a long and painful history of antisemitic violence in America and beyond.

0 Politics Communities

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

Emily Jacobs in Jewish Insider · 25 Nov 2025

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

0 Sports Antisemitism

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

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 14 May 2025

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 History Politics

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

Peter Fritzsche in Forward · 8 May 2025

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 Politics History

Jimmy Carter’s Mixed Legacy

Jewish History Uncensored · 9 Jan 2025

The podcast explores Jimmy Carter’s presidency, emphasizing his role in the Camp David Peace Accords and assessing his overall leadership style as both a governor and president.

0 Holocaust History

Nazi collaborator monuments around the world

Lev Golinkin in Forward · 27 Jan 2021

This investigative effort by Lev Golinkin explores the presence of monuments dedicated to Nazi collaborators and Holocaust perpetrators around the world, highlighting a troubling issue of historical memory and narrative.

0 Politics Leadership

With Lowey and Engel departing, Elaine Luria says she’ll be stepping up

Jacob Kornbluh in Jewish Insider · 21 Sep 2020

Rep. Elaine Luria, a freshman congresswoman from Virginia's 2nd district and a former naval commander, underscores the importance of bipartisanship and engagement on key issues like antisemitism and U.S.-Israel relations.