Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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JD Vance: Israeli Cabinet shouldn’t be criticizing ‘only powerful ally’ left in the world

Tovah Lazaroff in Forward · 18 Jun

U.S. Vice President JD Vance cautioned Israeli officials against criticizing President Donald Trump amidst tensions surrounding the Iran deal and the ongoing war that began in February.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The great antisemitism rug pull

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.

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 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 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 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 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

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 Communities Prayer

Letters – Winter 2025

JA Staff in Jewish Action · 17 Dec 2025

This collection of letters to the Jewish Action magazine highlights various aspects of Jewish life across the United States and in Israel.

0 Holocaust Communities

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

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Nov 2025

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 Sports Ethics

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

Louis Keene in Forward · 23 Oct 2025

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 Communities Politics

Walking for Freedom

Jewdicious · 12 Oct 2025

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 Politics Antisemitism

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

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 15 Sep 2025

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

0 Communities Leadership

Building a Community: Stories from the Ground Up

JA Staff in Jewish Action · 15 Sep 2025

The article showcases a series of narratives highlighting the indispensable efforts of individuals and families in fostering Jewish communities across various U.S. cities.

0 Communities Leadership

Warmth Beyond Sunshine in Phoenix: Shaun and Gary Tuch

Sandy Eller in Jewish Action · 15 Sep 2025

Shaun and Gary Tuch, motivated by high living costs and the bustling pace of Los Angeles, moved to Phoenix with their families to build and grow within a Jewish community that offers opportunities for personal and communal contributions.

0 Communities Education

Inside Ariel’s Jewish Campus Scene

JA Staff in Jewish Action · 15 Sep 2025

The article highlights the vibrant Jewish campus scene at Ariel University, facilitated by OU-JLIC (Orthodox Union's Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus) under the leadership of Asaf and Shlomit Olshitzki.

0 Communities Leadership

Building a Community: Pointers from the Pros

JA Staff in Jewish Action · 15 Sep 2025

To build a thriving Jewish community, essential elements include establishing a K-8 day school and a high school to retain families, as well as infrastructure like a shul, mikveh, and eruv.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Charlie Kirk and Alan Berg: 2 murders, 41 years apart, show the painful perils of polarization

Rob Eshman in Forward · 11 Sep 2025

The murders of Charlie Kirk in 2025 and Alan Berg in 1984 have exposed the dangerous extremes of political polarization, posing threats to free expression and amplifying the perilous intersection between the First and Second Amendments in the U.S. Charlie Kirk, a conservative pundit known for extremist rhetoric, was assassinated similarly to Berg, a liberal radio host killed for his outspoken views.

0 Politics Israel

A rabbi walked into a convention of Lutherans — and rebuked their ‘one-sided’ debate on Israel

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Aug 2025

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, leader of the Union for Reform Judaism, addressed the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America during their Churchwide Assembly to express his concern over their one-sided narrative on Israel and Palestine.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu: End the War. Please.

Jewdicious · 2 Jul 2025

The author of the article calls for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the ongoing conflict with Hamas, citing the humanitarian crisis and the fate of the remaining hostages.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Shoulder To Shoulder In Boulder

Jewdicious · 8 Jun 2025

The Boulder Jewish Festival, occurring in a tense atmosphere with heightened security due to antisemitism, united over 1,500 participants in a show of Jewish solidarity and resilience.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Anti-Israel rhetoric is fueling an alarmingly powerful new wave of antisemitism on the right

Elad Nehorai in Forward · 16 May 2025

Elad Nehorai discusses a disturbing trend where prominent figures on the American right, including Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, and Candace Owens, are increasingly promoting anti-Israel sentiments, fueling a new wave of antisemitism.

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