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0 Philosophy Politics

Towards a Covenantal Citizenship

Deborah Barer in Sources · 28 Jun

Deborah Barer explores how the Jewish concept of covenant can serve as a framework for reimagining American citizenship in these polarized times.

0 Politics Torah

Wisdom in the Face of Destruction

Sapir · 18 Jun

In response to the violence and suffering witnessed in the conflict involving Hamas and Israel, the article reflects on Torah teachings about human cruelty and the necessity of memory to prevent recurring evil.

0 Communities Leadership

The power of emerging Jewish communities

eJewishPhilanthropy · 15 May

Emerging Jewish communities in places like Columbia, S.C. and Little Rock, Arkansas are becoming innovative hubs due to their smaller size and limited resources.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Progressives Must Not Give Tucker Carlson a Pass

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 11 May

The piece focuses on the need for progressive voices to critically scrutinize figures like Tucker Carlson, despite the alignment some of his views may have with progressive policies on Israel and Iran.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Letters – Summer 2025

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 24 Jun 2025

The summer 2025 letters section of JA Mag features reflections on various Jewish themes, including heartfelt reminiscences about Joe Lieberman by former Senator Gordon Humphrey, who praises Lieberman’s principles and sense of humor.

0 Communities Politics

Streetwise in Syria

Sharona in Mishpacha · 13 May 2025

Sharona embarks on a journey to Syria, joining a delegation of Jews of Syrian descent to visit the grave of Rav Chaim Vital despite recent grave vandalism.

0 Literature Culture

Look Ma, No Hands!

Jesse Tisch in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jan 2025

Joseph Epstein, renowned for his wit and formidable career as a writer and editor, has ventured into the personal realm with his memoir "Never Say You've Had a Lucky Life."

0 Culture History

Superb permanent exhibit opens at Amherst’s Yiddish Book Center

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 25 Oct 2023

The Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts, has launched a remarkable permanent exhibition, "Yiddish: A Global Culture," showcasing its substantial Yiddish literature and cultural collection.

0 Communities Leadership

30 years after L.A. burned, two Latino Jewish immigrants bring hope to ground zero

Rob Eshman in Forward · 28 Apr 2022

Near the corner of Vermont and Manchester in L.A., a new development called Evermont heralds hope for a neighborhood marred by the memories of the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

0 History Culture

How the Wild West was won (with the help of some little-known Jews)

Forward · 24 Feb 2022

The documentary "Jews of the Wild West," directed by Amanda Kinsey, explores the significant yet often overlooked contributions of Jews in the American West.