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0 Antisemitism Politics

California man pleads guilty in 2023 death of pro-Israel protester

Louis Keene in Forward · 7 May

In a tragic case that has affected the Jewish community, Loay Alnaji pleaded guilty to the 2023 death of pro-Israel protester Paul Kessler, avoiding a prison sentence through a plea deal that offers up to one year in jail and three years on probation.

0 Politics History

Princelings of Persia

Peter Theroux in Tablet · 7 May

The article explores allegations surrounding certain Iranian nationals receiving favorable immigration treatment to the United States during the Obama administration, amidst the Iran nuclear deal negotiations.

0 Culture Television/Film

A Jewish writers initiative launches its first film: a roommate comedy about a Holocaust survivor and his gay grandson

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 5 Mar

"Bookends," the first feature produced by the Jewish Writers Institute Screenwriters Lab, is inspired by creator Noam Ash's personal experiences living with his Holocaust survivor grandparents after a breakup.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Pink’s Daughter Willow Wears Jewish Star Necklace During ‘Kelly Clarkson Show’ Performance

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 4 Mar

Pink's daughter, Willow Sage Hart, showed off her Jewish pride by wearing a Star of David necklace during a performance on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

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 Television/Film Politics

How ‘October 8’ and ‘The Encampments,’ two new documentaries on America post-Oct. 7, talk right past each other

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 8 Apr 2025

Two new documentaries, "October 8" and "The Encampments," reflect the deep divide in American perspectives following the Hamas attacks in Israel and the subsequent conflict in Gaza.

0 Education Antisemitism

ADL upgrades 19 colleges’ antisemitism ‘grades,’ as some enact new policies

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 4 Apr 2025

Several universities have taken action to improve their ratings in the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) annual assessment of their responses to antisemitism.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Popcorn and Jihadist Paragliders

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish · 31 Mar 2025

In his guest essay, Adam Hummel reflects on the profound discomfort he experienced while attending a screening of "October 8," a documentary by Wendy Sachs that focuses on the impact and ongoing challenges faced by Jewish communities after the October 7th attacks in Israel.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

Is this new documentary giving voice to American Jewish anguish — or simply stoking fear?

Nora Berman in Forward · 22 Mar 2025

The documentary "October 8" sparks a debate over its portrayal of American Jewish experiences following the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.

0 Education Antisemitism

Department of Ed resolves Title VI antisemitism complaints against 5 U of California campuses, U of Cincinnati

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 20 Dec 2024

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights resolved nine antisemitism and Islamophobia complaints against several University of California campuses and the University of Cincinnati, related to alleged harassment and discrimination.

0 Food Culture

How I learned to make babka and rugelach from the master, Dorie Greenspan

Forward · 12 Oct 2021

Liza Schoenfein reflects on her journey of baking traditional Jewish desserts, babka and rugelach, for the first time with guidance from renowned cookbook author Dorie Greenspan.