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0 Politics Israel

Scott Wiener wins spot in general election for San Francisco House seat as a Jewish critic of Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 3 Jun

California State Senator Scott Wiener has emerged as the leading candidate in the race to fill Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat, gaining significant attention within Jewish political circles for his outspoken criticism of Israel during the Gaza conflict, which he described as genocide.

0 Gender/Identity Jewish Law

How to Become a Health Care Advocate

Rebecca Bloom in Hadassah · 6 May

Rebecca Bloom's career as a women's health advocate emerged from personal experiences with her mother's breast cancer and uncovering a family tragedy that highlighted the importance of advocacy over silence.

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 Leadership Science

Alphabet’s AI bet shows early returns under Israeli-American CFO Anat Ashkenazi

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 5 Feb

Anat Ashkenazi, an Israeli-American financial executive, has made significant strides in her role as CFO at Alphabet, following her successful tenure at Eli Lilly.

0 Communities History

Broadening the Base of Jewish Giving

Sapir · 12 Nov 2025

Jewish philanthropy has shifted significantly over the past several decades, moving from a model of broad, socially pressured giving to one that emphasizes large donations from wealthy individuals.

0 Politics Israel

Rep. Zach Nunn pushes to expand U.S.-Israel cooperation, technology partnerships

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 16 Sep 2025

Rep. Zach Nunn is advocating for enhanced U.S.-Israel collaboration, specifically focusing on expanding technology partnerships between the two nations.

0 Literature Culture

REVIEW: ‘Happy New Years’

Robert Nagler Miller in Hadassah · 5 Sep 2025

Maya Arad's novel "Happy New Years" explores the life and growth of Leah Moskovich Zuckerman through an engaging epistolary format.

0 Philosophy Communities

Engaging Jewish start-up entrepreneurs in philanthropy: The story behind A Good Option

eJewishPhilanthropy · 30 Jul 2025

Yadin Kaufmann, a venture capitalist and social entrepreneur, established Tmura, The Israeli Public Service Venture Fund, in 2002 to incentivize Israeli tech startups to contribute a small fraction of their equity to support youth and education nonprofits.

0 Culture Politics

Wild Cards

Alana Newhouse in Tablet · 1 Jul 2025

Alana Newhouse discusses the increasing influence of Tablet magazine among prominent individuals from various industries, including Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Hollywood.

0 Communities Politics

Jewish social service agencies brace for federal funding cuts amid uncertainty

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 26 Mar 2025

Jewish social service agencies across the U.S. are facing a potential crisis due to anticipated federal funding cuts under the Trump administration's budget plans.

0 Communities Culture

The American Israeli Post-October 7

Sandy Eller in Jewish Action · 17 Dec 2024

In the aftermath of the October 7 terror attacks, American Israelis experienced a profound upheaval, prompting a significant shift in their engagement with Jewish communities in the United States.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Opinion | Is Elon Musk Antisemitic or Not? Either Way, He’s Dangerous.

Nadine Epstein in Moment · 31 Oct 2024

Elon Musk, while a revolutionary entrepreneur reshaping multiple industries, including space travel and electric vehicles, poses significant ethical and political concerns, particularly related to antisemitism and his influence on global and national affairs.

0 Politics Ethics

Q&A: Bernie Sanders’ Campaign Co-Chair Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., on Progressive Foreign Policy

Nicholas Clairmont in Tablet · 13 Jun 2019

In this insightful conversation, Rep. Ro Khanna, co-chair of Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign, outlines his vision for a progressive foreign policy, contrasting it with traditional conservative stances.

0 Culture Music

There Is An Epic ‘Prince of Egypt’ Live Musical Happening In Utah

Forward · 10 Jul 2018

The Tuacahn Center in Utah is staging a grand live musical production of "The Prince of Egypt," an adaptation of the Exodus story initially popularized by the 1998 Dreamworks animated film.

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