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0 Culture History

Yiddish culture shared mainstream racist stereotypes, book shows

מיכאל קרוטיקאָװ in Forward · 3 Dec

Gil Ribak's book "Crude Creatures: Confronting Representations of Black People in Yiddish Culture" explores the complex and often contradictory attitudes of Eastern European Jewish immigrants in America towards African Americans.

0 Culture Politics

Cory Booker has long embraced Jewish tradition. Now he has married a Jewish woman.

Grace Gilson in Forward · 1 Dec

Senator Cory Booker, known for his affinity with Jewish traditions, has married Alexis Lewis, a Jewish real estate professional, in an interfaith ceremony under a chuppah.

0 Holocaust Communities

Boston’s unfinished Holocaust museum hoists boxcar into exhibit space overlooking Boston Common

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Nov

Boston's emerging Holocaust Museum, the first in New England, achieved a significant milestone with the installation of a historic 12-ton railcar on its fourth floor.

0 Politics Leadership

The influencer couple selling Syria on Capitol Hill

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 10 Nov

Jasmine Naamou and Tarek Naemo, a married couple with substantial social media followings, have become prominent influencers on Capitol Hill, advocating for improved U.S.-Syria relations following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The fundamental miscalculation behind the GOP's antisemitism crisis

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 6 Nov

Emily Tamkin explores the longstanding issue of antisemitism within the American political right, exacerbated by recent events like Tucker Carlson's decision to host Nick Fuentes, a white supremacist and Holocaust denier.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Arizona man sentenced to 4 years in prison for antisemitic threats to Jewish NYC hotel owner

Grace Gilson in JTA · 4 Nov

Donovan Hall of Arizona received a nearly four-year prison sentence for a barrage of antisemitic threats against the Jewish-owned Historic Blue Moon Hotel in Manhattan.

0 Prayer Leadership

Jewish worship: It’s time for some creative disruption

eJewishPhilanthropy · 31 Oct

Jewish worship practices can benefit from creative disruption, suggests Cantor Rabbi Hillary Chorny, who reflects on her experiences with various synagogues and innovative prayer initiatives like the Kol Tefilla shabbaton.

0 Education Communities

‘We’ll always have day school’: The relationship between Jewish nostalgia and Jewish fluency

eJewishPhilanthropy · 29 Oct

Exploring the intertwined relationship between Jewish nostalgia and fluency, the piece reflects on the critical role Jewish day schools play in fostering strong Jewish identities.

0 Sports Ethics

Was Deni Avdija an unwitting victim of the NBA's big betting scandal?

Louis Keene in Forward · 23 Oct

In a season marred by scandal, Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija was a standout performer for the Portland Trail Blazers, achieving career-high stats.

0 Television/Film Culture

‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap: ‘Abby Loves Smoothies’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 23 Oct

The latest episode of "Nobody Wants This" delivers what might be television's debut of a Jewish baby naming ceremony, filled with comedic and cultural nuances.

0 Television/Film Culture

How a Jewish schoolteacher from New Jersey made it to Hollywood and Broadway at the same time

Jon Kalish in Forward · 16 Oct

Robert Kaplow, a former high school English teacher from New Jersey, has carved a unique path in the arts, transitioning from a beloved educator to a creative force in theater and radio.

0 Philosophy Communities

Stages of Grief

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 16 Oct

Reflecting on the profound themes of mortality and grief during the Yamim Noraim, Rabbi Yonah Sklare shares a moving tribute to his late friend and colleague Reb Dovid Steingroot, who passed away from cancer.

0 Communities Holidays

Flight Risk

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Oct

This personal narrative recounts the author's urgent decision to visit his ailing mother in America despite numerous obstacles, such as lacking a current passport and the logistics of observing Jewish customs in a non-Jewish area.

0 Education Antisemitism

How new laws are shaping what schools teach about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 14 Oct

The landscape of teaching the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in U.S. schools is becoming increasingly fraught with legal and ideological battles.

0 Communities Politics

Walking for Freedom

Jewdicious · 12 Oct

Hannah Creviston, alongside Baruch Meir, initiated a chapter of 'Run For Their Lives' in Scottsdale, Arizona, joining a global movement advocating for hostages in Israel.

0 Communities Politics

Walking for Freedom

Jewdicious · 12 Oct

Hannah Creviston, alongside Baruch Meir, initiated a chapter of 'Run For Their Lives' in Scottsdale, Arizona, joining a global movement advocating for hostages in Israel.

0 Education Politics

MIT’s Jewish president rejects Trump’s offer of ‘priority’ funding in exchange for policy changes

Grace Gilson in Forward · 10 Oct

MIT President Sally Kornbluth, who is Jewish, has made headlines by becoming the first university leader to reject an offer from the Trump administration.

0 Politics Israel

Israel to spend up to $4.1 million on Christian PR campaign in western U.S., filings show

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 3 Oct

Israel's Foreign Ministry is launching a large-scale PR campaign targeting Christian audiences in the Western U.S. at an estimated cost of $4.1 million.

0 Politics Communities

Israel to spend up to $4.1M to bolster support among Christians in western US, filings show

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 3 Oct

In response to waning support among U.S. evangelical Christians, Israel is launching a major public relations campaign, specifically targeting Christian communities in the Western United States.

0 Communities History

Capturing Your Jewish Family Story

Jordana Benami in Hadassah · 3 Oct

Ilana Sinclair founded Capture Your Story, a memoir-writing agency that helps Jewish families document their narratives, especially as a means of strengthening Jewish pride amidst rising antisemitism.

0 Communities Culture

From recreation to renewal: The role of Z3 in the evolution of JCCs as centers for Jewish belonging

eJewishPhilanthropy · 25 Sep

Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) have historically served as community hubs but have often lacked a strong focus on Jewish education and identity.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Tucker Carlson tells story about murder of Jesus at Charlie Kirk’s memorial, igniting criticism

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 22 Sep

Tucker Carlson, speaking at Charlie Kirk's memorial, controversially likened Kirk's assassination to the biblical story of Jesus' crucifixion, which many perceived as an antisemitic trope.

0 Politics Culture

JD Vance’s Sharp-Elbowed Theology

Tony Badran in Tablet · 22 Sep

Tony Badran's article discusses the theological and cultural rifts within the American political right, focusing on figures like Tucker Carlson and JD Vance.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Netanyahu says Israel did not kill Charlie Kirk, rejecting an idea circulating on the far right

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 19 Sep

In an unusual move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly refuted conspiracy theories circulating among far-right figures in the United States, denying any Israeli involvement in the murder of young conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Was Charlie Kirk a martyr? Here’s why Christians are divided and Jews should care

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 15 Sep

The controversial death of Charlie Kirk has prompted a profound debate among Christians, revealing deep theological divides over his portrayal as a martyr.

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