Berkeley, California, United States

0 Ethics Jewish Law

As AI reshapes society, Jewish leaders grapple with what comes next

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 5 Jun

Jewish leaders are actively discussing the ethical implications and theological questions arising from the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into society.

0 Language Holocaust

Interviews with Holocaust survivors reveal the richness of Yiddish

Jeffrey Shandler in Forward · 20 May

The creation of the Corpus of Spoken Yiddish in Europe (CSYE) has made historical Yiddish dialects accessible by utilizing over 200 Holocaust survivor interviews from the USC Shoah Foundation's Visual History Archive.

0 Leadership Politics

On Israel’s eighth front, rabbis should be on the front line

eJewishPhilanthropy · 14 May

Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt emphasizes the urgent need for rabbis to lead in combating the negative portrayal of Israel in the global "eighth front"—the court of public opinion.

0 Education Communities

When Jewish Educational Innovation Reinforces the Status Quo

Sources · 29 Mar

Ana Robbins, former leader of a successful Atlanta Sunday school, closed her program to innovate with a different educational model: a five-day-a-week afterschool program blending childcare with Jewish learning.

0 Politics Israel

The Free Press in The Free Press · 25 Mar

The article from The Free Press examines the paradox where Israel is achieving military and diplomatic successes despite declining popularity in the United States.

0 Antisemitism Education

Yes, Anti-Zionism Is Discrimination

Adam Louis-Klein in The Free Press · 25 Mar

Following a settlement of a Title VI case brought by the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, the University of California, Berkeley has been required to end the exclusionary practices of student groups that barred Zionists from participating.

0 Food Culture

As Americans drink much less wine, kosher demand stays strong

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 23 Mar

As the American wine industry faces a downturn with decreasing demand, the kosher wine market remains resilient, buoyed by the ritualistic role of wine in Jewish culture.

0 Antisemitism Education

In antisemitism settlement, UC Berkeley agrees bans on Zionists ‘can violate university rules’

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 20 Mar

UC Berkeley has reached a settlement in an antisemitism lawsuit, agreeing that bans on Zionists can be a violation of university rules and that any such bylaws must be rescinded.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Antisemitism emerges as a defining issue in 2026 California governor’s race

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 27 Feb

The 2026 California gubernatorial race is notably focused on combating antisemitism, a shift from typical issues like housing and wildfires.

0 Ethics Philosophy

Roko’s Basilisk

Itxu Díaz in Tablet · 24 Feb

Rationalism, a Silicon Valley-born ideology focused on extreme logical reasoning, has given rise to controversial groups amidst AI's rapid advancements.

0 Food Holidays

French Onion Hamantaschen

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 17 Feb

As Purim approaches, Leah Koenig introduces a creative twist on traditional hamantaschen with a recipe inspired by French onion soup.

0 Antisemitism Communities

'Hitler was right' is trending again — and it's not 1939.

Ido Singer in Future of Jewish · 14 Feb

Ido Singer, a Holocaust survivor's child, reflects on the alarming resurgence of antisemitic rhetoric, mirroring the past but occurring in modern-day contexts such as social media, schools, and public spaces.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Antisemitism laws can protect you, but you have to understand them

eJewishPhilanthropy · 25 Jan

The persistence of antisemitism, despite data indicating a plateau, reveals a deeply-rooted societal issue that continues to threaten Jewish communities globally.

0 Culture Food

Tangy Lemon Frozen Yogurt

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 17 Dec 2025

Leah Koenig shares a bittersweet reflection in her latest newsletter, bridging personal grief with the joy of Hanukkah and culinary passion.

0 Communities Culture

Grow hope with us this Hanukkah

eJewishPhilanthropy · 12 Dec 2025

JCC Chicago is spearheading a movement to foster positivity and community resilience through its Growing Hope initiative.

0 Israel Politics

Conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi: The Responsibilities of an Israeli Writer

Yardena Schwartz in Sources · 4 Dec 2025

Yossi Klein Halevi and Yardena Schwartz discuss the evolving responsibilities and challenges facing Israeli writers in today's hostile media environment.

0 Politics Israel

After drawing BDS backlash, progressive Jewish writer Peter Beinart apologizes for speaking at Tel Aviv U

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 28 Nov 2025

Peter Beinart, a prominent progressive Jewish writer, faced backlash from the anti-Israel left after speaking at Tel Aviv University, prompting him to apologize.

0 Antisemitism Education

Jewish groups at Penn sound alarm over federal lawsuit seeking information on Jewish employees

Grace Gilson in JTA · 25 Nov 2025

Jewish groups at the University of Pennsylvania are raising concerns over a federal lawsuit filed by the Trump administration's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

0 Antisemitism Education

Antisemitism Investigations Hit Three Big Public School Districts

Frannie Block in The Free Press · 24 Nov 2025

The U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce has launched investigations into three major public school districts—Fairfax County in Virginia, Berkeley in California, and Philadelphia.

0 Culture Education

Yiddishkayt LA and New Lehrhaus merge. Is this good for Yiddish?

Judah Sussman in Forward · 21 Nov 2025

Yiddishkayt LA and New Lehrhaus, two prominent Jewish cultural organizations on the West Coast, have merged to form a stronger institution amidst the modern nonprofit landscape.

0 Antisemitism History

Jewish genius keeps becoming a weapon used against us.

Irina Velitskaya in Future of Jewish · 20 Nov 2025

Jewish ingenuity has paradoxically been manipulated against Jewish interests throughout history, demonstrated by figures such as Albert Kahn, whose architectural brilliance facilitated Henry Ford's automotive success, despite Ford's infamous antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump can’t levy antisemitism fines against the University of California, judge rules

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 17 Nov 2025

A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to impose over $1 billion in fines on the University of California (UC) system for alleged failures in addressing antisemitism on campus, particularly in the wake of the October 2023 Hamas attacks.

0 Communities Leadership

How Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin find grace in their shattered world

Chanan Tigay in JTA · 31 Oct 2025

Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin have become prominent embodiments of resilience and hope in the aftermath of their son Hersh's tragic kidnapping and murder by Hamas militants.

0 Politics Culture

Banned for Life

David Jager in Tablet · 24 Oct 2025

The piece explores the controversial figure of Gavin McInnes, known for founding the Proud Boys, a political group with far-right ideologies.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Harmeet Dhillon says DOJ will fight antisemitism through law, not speech codes

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 24 Oct 2025

Harmeet Dhillon, as the Justice Department's Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, is emphasizing legal action over speech codes to combat antisemitism, aligning her efforts with former President Trump's agenda.

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