Colorado, United States

0 Food Culture

What the private equity takeover means for the bagel industry

Mira Fox in Forward · 9 May

Private equity firms are rapidly investing in the bagel industry, raising questions about the impact on the traditional craft of making iconic New York bagels.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Antisemitism Is Getting More Violent

Josh Kaplan in The Free Press · 8 May

The latest Anti-Defamation League (ADL) 2025 audit report reveals a surprising decline in antisemitic incidents, dropping from a record high of 9,354 in 2024 to 6,274 in 2025.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Man who firebombed Boulder Israeli hostage march sentenced to life in prison

Grace Gilson in Forward · 7 May

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who admitted to firebombing a march for Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colorado, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Jewish leaders lament ‘woefully inadequate’ sentence after California man pleads guilty in death of pro-Israel protester

Grace Gilson in JTA · 7 May

Jewish leaders express strong disapproval of a plea deal granted to Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji, the man guilty of causing the death of Jewish protester Paul Kessler during 2023 demonstrations in California.

0 Antisemitism Politics

ADL says antisemitic incidents dropped by a third in 2025, but assaults reached record levels

Grace Gilson in JTA · 6 May

The Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) latest audit reports a 33% decrease in antisemitic incidents in the U.S. in 2025 compared to 2024, though the number of severe physical assaults, including some deadly attacks, rose significantly by 39%.

0 Politics Culture

The New Terrorists

Katherine Dee in Tablet · 6 May

Katherine Dee explores the evolution of extremist movements, highlighting how online platforms have changed the nature and perception of extremism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Boulder hostage-march firebombing suspect to plead guilty to state charges

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 5 May

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, accused of firebombing a Boulder march supporting Israeli hostages held by Hamas, is set to plead guilty to state charges, including the murder of Karen Diamond and attempting to kill others.

0 Politics Culture

A musicians boycott of Israel leaves teens feeling isolated — and defiant

Anna Metzl in JTA · 29 Apr

The boycott of Israel by the "No Music For Genocide" coalition, involving over 1,000 musicians who have requested blocking their music from being streamed in Israel, has left many Israeli teens feeling isolated and defiant.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Armed Guards Aren’t the Answer

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 28 Apr

Liel Leibovitz critiques the heavy security measures at Jewish institutions in response to rising antisemitism, arguing that they contribute to a siege mentality and undermine Jewish communal life.

0 Politics Antisemitism

American Jews have a Hasan Piker problem. Solving it is going to hurt

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 25 Apr

The article discusses the controversial figure Hasan Piker, a prominent anti-Zionist Twitch streamer whose involvement in the political scene with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has sparked concern among American Jews.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Who's responsible for deadly antisemitism? Everyone will hate the answer

Joel Swanson in Forward · 17 Apr

This analysis by Joel Swanson highlights the troubling rise of deadly antisemitic attacks in 2025, as documented by a Tel Aviv University report.

0 Politics Israel

Inside the DNC working group at the center of Democrats’ Israel fight

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 15 Apr

Amid growing divisions within the Democratic Party on U.S.-Israel relations and Middle East policy, a Democratic National Committee (DNC) working group has been established to forge consensus on these contentious issues.

0 Literature Education

Children’s Books About Antisemitism That Actually Speak to Modern Jewish Kids

Rachel Steinhardt in Kveller · 13 Apr

With antisemitism increasingly prevalent in educational settings, Rachel Steinhardt emphasizes the importance of preparing Jewish children through literature that addresses this issue.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Fatalities from antisemitic attacks in 2025 reach highest toll in 30 years, Israeli analysis finds

Grace Gilson in JTA · 13 Apr

In 2025, fatalities from antisemitic attacks spiked to their highest level in over three decades, marking an alarming trend identified by Tel Aviv University.

0 Holocaust Ethics

This Yom HaShoah is different from all others — and we’ve never needed it more

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in JTA · 13 Apr

Yom HaShoah 2023 is marked by rising global antisemitism and reminders of the importance of Holocaust remembrance to fight against all forms of hatred and genocide.

0 Art Antisemitism

Drawings For Genocide

eJewishPhilanthropy · 5 Apr

In a troubling trend, recent art exhibits in the UK, Canada, and the US have sparked controversy for portraying antisemitic imagery under the guise of political critique.

0 Education Antisemitism

Holocaust Education for Today

Sources · 29 Mar

Facing an existential crisis, Holocaust education in the U.S. struggles amidst declining historical literacy and rising antisemitism.

0 History Ethics

We're forgetting the lessons of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

Cathryn J. Prince in Forward · 24 Mar

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911 remains a critical reminder of the need for strong labor laws, yet the hard-won protections it inspired are currently being eroded in the US.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Arson at Jackson synagogue jolts Institute of Southern Jewish Life, but its mission persists

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Mar

The arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, has disrupted both the synagogue and the adjacent Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) but has not deterred their mission.

0 Education Communities

A new curriculum brings adults with intellectual disabilities into the heart of Jewish learning

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 24 Feb

A new curriculum from Melton, called "What's Mine is Yours," is innovatively designed to offer advanced Jewish learning experiences to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

0 Art Communities

How the Jewish Museum brought Black film history to new audiences

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 17 Feb

In the midst of tense Black-Jewish relations during the 1970s, the Jewish Museum under Karl Katz's direction, sought to bridge communities by showcasing race films—movies made from the early 20th century specifically for Black audiences.

0 Antisemitism Communities

1 in 3 American Jews were targeted by an antisemitic incident last year, AJC survey finds

Grace Gilson in JTA · 10 Feb

A recent American Jewish Committee (AJC) survey revealed that one-third of American Jews experienced antisemitic incidents in 2025, indicating a steady level of threat similar to 2024.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Blue-square politics will not save Jewish children.

Leo Pearlman in Future of Jewish · 9 Feb

Leo Pearlman's essay critiques an ad aired during the Super Bowl for its symbolic response to antisemitism, arguing that passive gestures like wearing pins or using symbols fail to address the real issues faced by Jews today.

0 Antisemitism Communities

American Jews need both security and identity

eJewishPhilanthropy · 9 Feb

New York Times columnist Bret Stephens recently sparked discussion by suggesting that American Jews should pivot from focusing primarily on antisemitism to strengthening Jewish identity.

0 Music Culture

Why am I so much better at singing in Hebrew than in English?

Talya Zax in Forward · 6 Feb

Talya Zax explores the intriguing phenomenon of why she sings more beautifully in Hebrew than in English, despite never having spoken Hebrew fluently.

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