Arizona, United States

0 Sports Culture

3 of the 4 top NCAA basketball teams are coached by Jews. Here's our theory why

Menschwarmers · 19 Mar

Menschwarmers explores the Jewish connections in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, noting that three of the four top seeds are coached by Jews: Bruce Pearl, Todd Golden, and Jon Scheyer.

0 Communities Jewish Law

After doing his 10,000th bris, Arizona mohel is retiring

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 14 Mar

Arizona's beloved mohel, having performed his 10,000th circumcision, has announced his retirement after a career spanning since 1990.

0 Politics Culture

BDS has denounced 'No Other Land' for ‘normalization’ – what does that actually mean?

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 14 Mar

The documentary "No Other Land," despite winning an Oscar, has been criticized by the Boycott Divestment Sanction (BDS) movement's Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) for alleged normalization of Israeli activities.

0 Communities Leadership

Pro-Israel LGBTQ group A Wider Bridge names new leadership after previous director charged with sexual misconduct

Ben Sales in JTA · 11 Mar

A Wider Bridge, a pro-Israel LGBTQ organization, has appointed Rabbi Denise Eger as its interim executive director following the resignation of the previous director, Ethan Felson, amid charges of sexual misconduct.

0 Politics Israel

Rep. Abe Hamadeh brings a unique perspective to conflicts in Syria, Middle East

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 10 Mar

Freshman Congressman Abe Hamadeh offers a unique perspective on Middle Eastern conflicts due to his diverse ethnic background and military experience.

0 Food Culture

Passover requires tons of eggs. Amid the avian flu, what’s a Jew to do?

Rachel Ringler in Forward · 7 Mar

The article explores the impact of an ongoing egg shortage, exacerbated by the avian flu, on Jewish Passover celebrations in 2025.

0 Culture Sports

Country Club Adjacent: One comic's dream to blend comedy, golf and Judaism

Menschwarmers · 27 Feb

Jake Adams, a Jewish stand-up comic, blends humor and sports with his social media channel "Country Club Adjacent," which has gained massive popularity and now includes a podcast and merchandise.

0 Politics Israel

The Tragically Moronic Strategy of Hamas

Jewdicious · 12 Feb

Following the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, significant debate has emerged around the strategies and consequences of Hamas' actions.

0 Sports Culture

3 Jewish angles for Super Bowl Sunday

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 9 Feb

With the Super Bowl approaching, this article explores several Jewish-related narratives surrounding the event.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump’s nominee to lead counterterrorism efforts has white nationalist ties

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 4 Feb

Joe Kent, nominated by Donald Trump to head the National Counterterrorism Center, has connections to white nationalist and neo-Nazi figures, which have caused significant controversy.

0 Literature Culture

Teen novel about women vampires wins a top prize for Jewish children’s books

Penny Schwartz in JTA · 27 Jan

Night Owls, a debut novel by A.R. Vishny about two sisters who transform into estries, Jewish vampire folklore figures, has won the Sydney Taylor Book Award's gold medal for young adult fiction.

0 Holocaust Education

People Can't 'Never Forget' What They Do Not Know: A Holocaust Remembrance Day Message

Jewdicious · 27 Jan

Highlighting the significance of Holocaust education, Michael Golden stresses the urgent need to improve public awareness due to widespread ignorance and misinformation about the Shoah, particularly among younger generations.

0 Politics Culture

The Trump Immigration Fire Hose

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 23 Jan

The podcast discusses the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies, which are met with shock from liberals and Democrats.

0 Television/Film History

The Brutalist director on why he made a film now set for Oscar glory

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Jan

Brady Corbet's ambitious film "The Brutalist" centers on the fictional character László Tóth, a Hungarian-Jewish Holocaust survivor and architect, symbolizing the lost potential of Bauhaus-trained Jewish architects post-WWII.

0 Television/Film Culture

Linda Lavin Was the Ultimate Jewish Mother of Stage and Screen

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 16 Jan

Linda Lavin, an iconic Jewish actress known for her role as Alice Hyatt in the TV series "Alice," beautifully embodied the quintessential Jewish mother figure on stage and screen.

0 Politics Culture

The Wrath of Rothman

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Jan

Noah Rothman discusses his Commentary Magazine cover piece "A Clockwork Blue" about the evolution of political violence on the left and the perils of excusing violent actions in political discourse.

0 Politics Israel

A look at the right-wing lawmakers that could constrain pro-Israel legislation in the new Congress

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 7 Jan

House Republicans, with a slim majority, face potential challenges in passing pro-Israel legislation due to objections from a faction of right-wing lawmakers.

0 Culture Television/Film

What Do We Podcasters Read?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 27 Dec 2024

The Commentary Magazine Podcast episode delves into how hosts prepare for their daily sessions, revealing a mix of extensive reading and casual spontaneity, along with some light-hearted banter about favorite vacation spots.

0 Communities Israel

The true meaning of Israeli resilience

The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut · 20 Dec 2024

The episode explores the role of community resilience in post-disaster recovery, featuring insights from Dr. Daniel Aldrich on Israel's ability to rebuild amidst ongoing challenges.

0 Politics Communities

Is Randy Fine, the pugnacious Florida lawmaker, the future of Republican Jewish politics?

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 6 Dec 2024

Randy Fine, a Jewish legislator from Florida, has become a controversial figure in Republican Jewish politics.

0 Politics Culture

How changing daylight saving time may impact Jews

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 4 Dec 2024

Benyamin Cohen explores the potential impacts on Jewish practices if the U.S. changes its daylight saving time observance.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Chuck Schumer reelected head of Senate Democrats — but this time as minority leader

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 4 Dec 2024

Following a challenging election season for the Democratic Party, Senator Chuck Schumer has been unanimously reelected to lead the Senate Democrats, now as the minority leader as the party moves to a 47-53 split against the Republicans.

0 Culture Antisemitism

What It's Like Being Jewish, What Jews Are Really Like

Jewdicious · 30 Nov 2024

The article reflects on the editor of JEWDICIOUS's experiences of being Jewish, noting the dichotomy between Jews' welcoming nature and how they are perceived by outsiders.

0 Sports Communities

The Jewish Sport Report: Orthodox college football player Sam Salz is on a mission to inspire

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 22 Nov 2024

Orthodox college football player Sam Salz made history with Texas A&M, capturing the attention of Jewish sports fans.

0 Sports Culture

Sid Luckman, Jewish Football Legend...Now Jake Retzlaff

Jewdicious · 21 Nov 2024

The article reflects on the legacy of Sid Luckman, the celebrated Jewish quarterback who led the Chicago Bears to four NFL championships and was a pivotal figure in football history.

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