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0 Jewish Law Food

Food for Thought

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Mar

Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, a prominent figure in the kashrus industry, shares intriguing insights and challenges from his extensive experience supervising kosher certifications.

0 History Politics

The forgotten U.S. plan to send Jewish refugees to Alaska — and why it matters today

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 19 Feb

Eighty years ago, the U.S. considered a plan, the Slattery Report, to resettle Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany to Alaska.

0 History Politics

The forgotten U.S. plan to send Jewish refugees to Alaska — and why it matters today

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 19 Feb

Eighty years ago, the U.S. considered a plan, the Slattery Report, to resettle Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany to Alaska.

0 Politics Ethics

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 Feb

Eli Lake joins the Commentary Magazine Podcast to dissect the resignation of Danielle Sassoon, the interim U.S. attorney for New York's Southern District, who refused to drop charges against Mayor Eric Adams.

0 Philosophy Politics

A Jewish philosopher and mystic understood Trump's Achilles' heel

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 13 Feb

Jewish philosopher and mystic Simone Weil's interpretation of Homer's Iliad provides an intriguing lens for understanding Donald Trump's exercise of power.

0 Television/Film Culture

Flight Risk review: ‘more plot holes than a sieve’

Jewish Chronicle · 28 Jan

Mel Gibson's thriller 'Flight Risk,' starring Michelle Dockery and Mark Wahlberg, is critiqued for its numerous plot holes and unconvincing storytelling.

0 Politics Science

RFK Jr. wants fluoride out of drinking water. Israel has a decade of lessons to offer.

Deborah Danan in Forward · 24 Dec 2024

The debate over water fluoridation in the U.S. has been reignited by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposal to remove fluoride, similar to Israel's decision a decade ago.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

Jews are always the punchline, apparently.

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 14 Nov 2024

In this reflective essay, Hana Raviyt Schank narrates her complex experiences as a Jewish American woman navigating professional and personal challenges amidst rising antisemitism.

0 Communities Culture

It Took A Move To Alaska For Me To Find My Jewish Soul

Forward · 12 Jun 2018

Lily Cohen's unexpected journey to connect with her Jewish identity took place in Fairbanks, Alaska, where she moved for a climate change job.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ted Nugent, Who Pinned Gun Control Efforts On Jews, Invited To White House

Forward · 21 Apr 2017

Rock musician Ted Nugent, known for his controversial and oft-criticized stances on gun control and Jewish involvement in politics, visited the White House as a guest of President Donald Trump.

0 Leadership Philosophy

How Kayaking in Alaska Prepared Me To Be a Rabbi

Forward · 7 Mar 2015

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein reflects on his transformative experience leading a kayaking trip through Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, which became his personal Sinai of revelation.

0 Leadership Philosophy

How Kayaking in Alaska Prepared Me To Be a Rabbi

Forward · 7 Mar 2015

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein reflects on his transformative experience leading a kayaking trip through Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, which became his personal Sinai of revelation.