Alaska, United States

0 Politics Israel

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Jun

Cindy Scarr explores the complex dynamics between Israel and the United States, focusing on the constraints Israel faces due to its alliance with the U.S. amidst rising tensions with Iran.

0 Communities History

West Point graduated more Jewish cadets this year than ever before, Jewish leader says

Jon Kalish in Forward · 8 Jun

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has achieved a significant milestone with the graduation of 30 Jewish cadets in 2026, the highest number in its history.

0 History Communities

At the edge of America, six Jewish graves endure

Austin Albanese in Forward · 25 May

The article explores the Jewish history in Fairbanks, Alaska, through the lens of six graves in the Jewish plot of Clay Street Cemetery.

0 History Communities

At the edge of America, six Jewish graves endure

Austin Albanese in Forward · 25 May

The article explores the Jewish history in Fairbanks, Alaska, through the lens of six graves in the Jewish plot of Clay Street Cemetery.

0 Israel Politics

Location, location, location: The road Zionism took

eJewishPhilanthropy · 22 Apr

Yossi Avni-Levy and Michael Chabon's novels explore alternate realities where Jewish sovereignty is established outside of Israel, specifically considering locations like Poland or Alaska.

0 Television/Film Culture

The Greatest Jewish Television Show Ever Made

Nicholas Clairmont in Tablet · 26 Mar

"Northern Exposure," a unique show from the early '90s, captures the complexity of Jewish identity through its main character, Joel Fleischman, a Jewish doctor from New York who ends up in a small Alaskan town.

0 Television/Film Culture

Amy Sherman-Palladino to Adapt Jennifer Weiner Novel About Jewish Pop Stars For the Screen

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 10 Mar

Amy Sherman-Palladino, renowned for her work on 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Mrs. Maisel', is set to adapt Jennifer Weiner's novel 'The Griffin Sisters Greatest Hits' into a film.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Trump’s pick for surgeon general gets her ‘daily dose of inspiring Kabbalah wisdom’

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 27 Feb

Casey Means, President Trump's nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, brings a diverse approach to spirituality, integrating practices from kabbalah and other mystical traditions as she espouses a broader mind-body connection in health.

0 Culture History

In ‘Black and Jewish America,’ Henry Louis Gates Jr explores the history of Black-Jewish partnership and conflict

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 2 Feb

The PBS series "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History," narrated by Henry Louis Gates Jr., investigates the complex historical relationship between Black and Jewish communities in the U.S.

0 Sports Culture

16 Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch in the 2026 Winter Olympics, from the ice rink to the alpine slopes

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 30 Jan

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will see a significant presence of Jewish and Israeli athletes, with Israel sending its second-largest delegation ever and several Jewish athletes representing other countries.

0 Politics Israel

Richard Goldberg on How American Energy Dominance Is Reshaping the Middle East: A new era of U.S.-Israel cooperation

Tikvah · 5 Sep 2025

Richard Goldberg discusses the impact of American energy dominance on the Middle East and its strategic implications for U.S.-Israel cooperation, particularly concerning Iran.

0 Education Politics

A conservative curriculum has been approved for public schools in eight states. What does it teach about Israel and Jews?

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 21 Aug 2025

The article discusses the controversial adoption of PragerU's curriculum across schools in eight U.S. states, emphasizing its conservative slant and focus on promoting Judeo-Christian values and a pro-Israel stance.

0 Politics Jewish Law

What Matters Now to Dennis Ross: There is a deal to be made to end the Gaza war

What Matters Now · 19 Aug 2025

Diplomat Dennis Ross explores the possibility of negotiations to end the Gaza conflict, emphasizing that both Palestinian and Israeli sides must focus on needs rather than wants.

0 Politics History

Should we fear that Trump is this generation's Neville Chamberlain? In a word, yes.

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 18 Aug 2025

Robert Zaretsky critiques the parallels between Neville Chamberlain's 1938 appeasement of Hitler and Donald Trump's recent summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

0 Communities Politics

Ukraine’s Jews and rabbis ‘on the front line’ as Zelenskyy meets with Trump

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 18 Aug 2025

In the midst of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Jewish communities continue to face great hardships as they navigate life amid war and uncertainty.

0 Politics Ethics

Poster Children of Gaza’s Hunger Crisis Are Actually Suffering from Other Illnesses. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 18 Aug 2025

Viral images of starving children from Gaza, prominently featured in major media outlets, have been misrepresented according to a Free Press investigation.

0 Culture Politics

Cultural Honors and the Culture War

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 Aug 2025

The podcast discusses how the Trump administration's actions regarding the Kennedy Center Honors and the Smithsonian are part of a broader strategy to counter what they perceive as liberal orthodoxy in American arts and history.

0 Politics Israel

Trump's Improvisational Summit

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 13 Aug 2025

The Commentary Magazine Podcast episode discusses the unusual and hastily arranged summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, which is being framed as a listening exercise rather than a formal negotiation.

0 Communities History

Alaska’s Nazi Creek renamed after 80 years, following advocacy by son of WWII veteran

Grace Gilson in JTA · 14 Jul 2025

After 80 years, a creek in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, infamously named Nazi Creek, was renamed Kaxchim Chiganaa after a campaign by Michael Livingston, a son of a WWII veteran and a member of the Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska.

0 Communities History

Alaska’s Nazi Creek renamed after 80 years, following advocacy by son of WWII veteran

Grace Gilson in JTA · 14 Jul 2025

After 80 years, a creek in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, infamously named Nazi Creek, was renamed Kaxchim Chiganaa after a campaign by Michael Livingston, a son of a WWII veteran and a member of the Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska.

0 Communities History

Alaska’s Nazi Creek renamed after 80 years, following advocacy by son of WWII veteran

Grace Gilson in JTA · 14 Jul 2025

After 80 years, a creek in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, infamously named Nazi Creek, was renamed Kaxchim Chiganaa after a campaign by Michael Livingston, a son of a WWII veteran and a member of the Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska.

0 Politics Culture

Democrats Are Not Proud to Be American

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 1 Jul 2025

Gallup's recent report shows that a mere 36% of Democrats express pride in being American, a number that fluctuates based on political power dynamics, contrasting sharply with 92% of consistently proud Republicans.

0 Politics Leadership

How Trump Must Cook with the Senate

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Jun 2025

President Trump's legislative maneuvers with the United States Senate are likened to preparing a meal, highlighting the importance of understanding the Senate's dynamics.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

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

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 4 Jun 2025

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 Politics Israel

The Art of the Peace Deal. Spies at Stanford. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 13 May 2025

In a recent flurry of diplomatic activity, Donald Trump is focusing on global peace-making efforts, successfully brokering various international agreements.

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