Arizona, United States

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 6 May

As Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire media platform faces declining viewership and recent layoffs, the once-promising relationship between Jews and American conservatives seems to be fraying.

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Her body has been unidentified for decades. Her Ashkenazi DNA may explain why

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 5 May

Authorities in Arizona are grappling with the challenges of solving a cold case from 1989 involving an unidentified woman, whose Ashkenazi Jewish DNA presents unique issues.

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Her body has been unidentified for decades. Her Ashkenazi DNA may explain why

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 5 May

Authorities in Arizona are grappling with the challenges of solving a cold case from 1989 involving an unidentified woman, whose Ashkenazi Jewish DNA presents unique issues.

0 Politics Israel

These states want to ban the term ‘West Bank’ and replace it with ‘Judea and Samaria’

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 22 Apr

Several U.S. states are considering legislation that bans the use of the term "West Bank" and opts for "Judea and Samaria" in official documents.

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In major shift, all but 7 Senate Democrats vote to block weapons sales to Israel

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 16 Apr

A significant shift in U.S. policy towards Israel was highlighted as 40 Senate Democrats voted to block sales of certain weapons to Israel, revealing a growing division within the party.

0 Sports Culture

Deni Avdija might not win Most Improved Player. But he can achieve something greater.

Louis Keene in Forward · 14 Apr

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija, a standout for the Portland Trail Blazers, has shown phenomenal improvement in his sixth season, elevating his scoring average to 24.2 points per game.

0 Sports Culture

Jewish basketball legend Amar’e Stoudemire to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 1 Apr

Amare Stoudemire, celebrated American-Israeli basketball player and notable Jewish convert, is set to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026, alongside other legends like Doc Rivers and Candace Parker.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Antisemitism is exploding on the right but the Jewish establishment is focused on the left

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 16 Mar

The article critiques the current focus of American antisemitism watchdogs, asserting that they are negligently concentrating on leftist anti-Zionists while neglecting the significant rise of antisemitism within right-wing circles.

0 Politics Israel

The progressive operative nudging Democrats toward a hostile line on Israel

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 6 Mar

Morris Katz, a young progressive strategist, is making waves in Democratic political circles with his aggressive stance on Israel, which he views as an apartheid state.

0 Education Antisemitism

Want to counter antisemitism in K-12 education? Fund like a Qatari

eJewishPhilanthropy · 4 Mar

Addressing the rising antisemitism in K-12 education requires a strategic shift in Jewish philanthropy, taking lessons from how Qatar has successfully embedded its ideologies into American educational institutions.

0 Politics Israel

What Tucker Carlson won't tell you about U.S. military aid to Israel

Dany Bahar in Forward · 24 Feb

Dany Bahar critiques Tucker Carlson's argument against U.S. military aid to Israel, highlighting it as a classic political accounting trick known as a false dilemma.

0 Jewish Law Communities

An Arizona cemetery now requires mourners to leave before burial. A rabbi plans to sue.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 24 Feb

A new safety policy at Paradise Memorial Gardens in Scottsdale, Arizona, is causing controversy by requiring families to leave before a casket is lowered into the ground, which conflicts with Jewish burial traditions.

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An Arizona cemetery now requires mourners to leave before burial. A rabbi plans to sue.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 24 Feb

A new safety policy at Paradise Memorial Gardens in Scottsdale, Arizona, is causing controversy by requiring families to leave before a casket is lowered into the ground, which conflicts with Jewish burial traditions.

0 Politics Ethics

Les Wexner testifies that he was ‘conned’ by Jeffrey Epstein and did not know of his crimes

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 19 Feb

Les Wexner, a prominent Jewish philanthropist and former business magnate, testified in a closed-door congressional deposition regarding his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.

0 Politics Israel

Mamdani appoints progressive Israel critic to oversee NYC’s global diplomacy

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 17 Feb

Ana Maria Archila, co-chair of the Working Families Party, has been appointed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lead the city's international affairs office.

0 Communities Ethics

Want to take inclusion from principle to practice? The JCC movement shows what’s possible

eJewishPhilanthropy · 6 Feb

Inclusion is integral to the future of vibrant Jewish communities, and the JCC movement exemplifies how to incorporate it effectively.

0 Ethics Politics

After Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis, Jewish gun owners confront Second Amendment tensions

Grace Gilson in JTA · 29 Jan

The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a gun-carrying protester against ICE in Minneapolis, has stirred significant controversy among Jewish gun owners.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

How the Internet Remade the Latin Mass

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 26 Jan

The article delves into the resurgence of the traditional Latin Mass (TLM) within the Catholic Church, especially among young people and online communities, and how this trend intersects with issues of gender and ideology.

0 Culture Communities

A Jew Is Asked To Catholic Mass

Jewdicious · 5 Jan

Michael Golden explores the experience of attending a Catholic Mass as a Jewish guest, highlighting both the similarities and distinctive elements between Jewish and Catholic services.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Tucker Carlson named ‘Antisemite of the Year’

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 25 Dec 2025

StopAntisemitism named conservative commentator Tucker Carlson as its Antisemite of the Year for 2025, citing his role in mainstreaming antisemitic stereotypes and promoting extremist voices.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Vance declines to draw a line against rising influence of antisemitic figures in Republican party

Grace Gilson in JTA · 24 Dec 2025

The article discusses Vice President JD Vance's reluctance to denounce antisemitic figures within the Republican Party, specifically highlighting Nick Fuentes, a controversial white nationalist.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ben Shapiro is mounting a last stand against right-wing antisemitism. It’s not going well.

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 23 Dec 2025

Ben Shapiro, a prominent Orthodox Jewish conservative commentator, has publicly condemned rising antisemitic sentiments within right-wing circles, labeling high-profile conservatives like Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Steve Bannon as purveyors of conspiracies and dishonesty.

0 Politics Israel

The U.S. Needs Israeli Innovation for Our Defense

Michael Doran in The Free Press · 23 Dec 2025

The article discusses the tension within the MAGA movement regarding the U.S.-Israel relationship, highlighting divergent views from key figures.

0 Politics Ethics

Vance says ‘religious liberty is a Christian concept.’ Where does that leave Jews?

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 23 Dec 2025

Vice President JD Vance's comments at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest sparked debate over the roots of religious liberty, which he claims is a Christian concept.

0 Jewish Law Culture

My Tzitzis Fill Me With Jewish Pride—Here’s Why

Dovid Campbell in 18forty · 23 Dec 2025

Dovid Campbell reflects on the significance of tzitzis, illustrating how this Jewish garment balances Jewish particularism and universal values.

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