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Why the Weitzman, a museum of American Jewish history, tapped an Israeli as its next CEO

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 19 Nov

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has appointed Israeli Dan Tadmor as its new CEO to elevate the museum's profile.

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Keep Your Powder Dry

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 18 Nov

Discussion focuses on the political landscape post-2024 U.S. election, featuring the challenge of maintaining rational discourse in the Trump-centric media environment and Biden's latest move in the Ukraine conflict.

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With visitors and donations down, San Francisco’s Jewish museum to shutter at least temporarily

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 14 Nov

The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco is set to undergo a year-long closure starting December 15, citing significant drops in visitation and donations attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and broader challenges facing San Francisco's downtown area.

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Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco will close for a year, citing financial woes

Laura Paull in Forward · 13 Nov

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco will temporarily close for a year starting December 15 due to financial challenges and a decline in attendance.

0 Culture History

Moshe Feldenkrais: The Man Who Taught Ben-Gurion to Stand on his Head

Lucas Tennen in New Voices · 12 Nov

Moshe Feldenkrais, an influential figure in the modern wellness movement, is depicted as not only a pioneer in mind-body connection techniques but also as a product of his dynamic Jewish background.

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Who's Whispering in Trump's Ear?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Nov

The episode discusses key appointments in Trump's incoming administration, particularly focusing on the likely roles of Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador and Tom Homan as Border Czar, and their potential implications for U.S. foreign and immigration policy.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Anti-Israel protester who allegedly threatened Jewish man on the subway gets hate crime charge

Luke Tress in Forward · 8 Nov

A man, Christopher Husary, has been charged with an antisemitic hate crime in New York after allegedly harassing a Jewish man on the subway.

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Anti-Israel protester indicted for hate crime for allegedly threatening Jewish man on subway

Luke Tress in JTA · 8 Nov

A New York man, Christopher Husary, has been indicted for an antisemitic hate crime involving attempted coercion and aggravated harassment.

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Daniel Lurie, Jewish political neophyte, wins San Francisco mayoral race

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 8 Nov

Daniel Lurie, a Jewish heir to the Levi Strauss fortune with no previous political experience, has been elected as the new mayor of San Francisco, defeating incumbent London Breed.

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Daniel Lurie, Jewish political neophyte and heir to Levi Strauss fortune, wins San Francisco mayoral race

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 8 Nov

Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune and a significant figure within the Bay Area Jewish community, has won the San Francisco mayoral race, defeating incumbent London Breed.

0 Culture Education

A new illustrated book hopes to redefine 'What Jewish Looks Like'

Rivkush · 6 Nov

Liz Kleinrock and Caroline Kusin Pritchard discuss their new book, "What Jewish Looks Like," which aims to showcase the diverse faces of Judaism in an accessible, family-friendly format.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Dismantling the 'Jewish American Princess' Trope

Jewdicious · 4 Nov

This piece reflects on the stereotype of the 'Jewish American Princess' (JAP), which the author first encountered at a college fraternity party in the early '80s. The stereotype, often caricatured as materialistic and self-centered, is explored through personal anecdotes and societal perceptions. The author discusses how this label stems from antisemitic discomfort with Jewish upward mobility, conflicting with her own experiences and identity. She wrestles with assumptions around dating, gender roles, and the misguided stereotypes that women like her face. In her journey of dating as a widow, the author embraces the idea that 'princesses' don't settle for less, challenging the negative stereotype and advocating for women's empowerment and agency.

0 Literature Culture

His Barbed Behind: Mr. Sammler’s Planet and Its Critics

Sapir · 1 Nov

Saul Bellow's 1970 novel, *Mr.

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Combating the Shocking Rise of Antisemitism in Health Care

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah · 31 Oct

In recent months, there has been a troubling rise in antisemitism within the healthcare sector in the U.S., exacerbated by the conflict in Israel and attacks by Hamas.

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Steve Speaks!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Oct

The episode features a discussion with Steve Kornacki about the upcoming U.S. election, focusing on voter behavior patterns and potential swing states.

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