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Want to ask Einstein about Zionism? A new AI tool lets users chat with Jewish history

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 16 Jun

A new AI tool, Ask Jewish Lives, offers users the chance to chat with nine historical Jewish figures, including Albert Einstein, Henrietta Szold, and Sigmund Freud, using content based on biographies from the Yale University Press Jewish Lives series.

0 Politics Jewish Law

A Lebanese Zionist’s longshot bid to reshape the Middle East

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 15 Jun

Hagar Hajjar Chemali, a Lebanese-American with a diverse religious heritage, is pioneering an unofficial backchannel to foster peace between Lebanon and Israel, two nations with a long history of conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Progressive Jews are trying out post-Zionism. There's one big flaw in their approach

Nadav Ziv in Forward · 7 Jun

Progressive Jewish groups in America have formed the Jewish Diaspora Movement (JDM), seeking to create a new vision for Jewish identity that moves away from Zionism in response to feelings of alienation from state-centric ideologies.

0 Antisemitism Education

NYU student draws hate crime charges for flying flag with swastikas, Star of David over campus building

Grace Gilson in Forward · 4 Jun

A New York University student, Alexander Stepnowsky, is facing serious legal repercussions after reportedly flying a flag featuring antisemitic symbols, including swastikas and a Star of David, over an NYU building during commencement.

0 History Communities

Reflections on Orthodox Jewish Life in America

Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter in Jewish Action · 2 Jun

Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter reflects on the historical challenges and evolution of Orthodox Judaism in America, emphasizing the tension between embracing American ideals of freedom and maintaining Jewish tradition.

0 History Communities

Aaron Lopez (1731–1782)—Faith Before Fortune: Jewish Life in Colonial America

Saul Jay Singer in Jewish Action · 2 Jun

Aaron Lopez, a Portuguese Jewish émigré originally named Duarte Lopez, settled in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1752.

0 Jewish Law Education

The Divinity Is in the Details

Chaim Trachtman in Lehrhaus · 1 Jun

Chaim Trachtman highlights the pedagogical approach of Christine Hayes, a retired Yale professor known for her engaging lectures on the Old Testament.

0 Politics Israel

Nearly half of young U.S. Jews want to replace Israel with binational state, poll finds

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 27 May

A recent poll by the Jewish Voter Resource Center reveals significant generational shifts in American Jewish perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, notably among those under 35.

0 Culture Politics

Garry Trudeau was a prep school kid from New England, but he identified with the Jewish outsider in 'Doonesbury'

Joshua Kendall in Forward · 26 May

Garry Trudeau, creator of the Doonesbury comic strip, was a New England prep school alum who, despite his insider status, deeply identified with the Jewish outsider archetype through his character Mark Slackmeyer.

0 Politics Israel

The largest generational divide in American politics is about Israel

eJewishPhilanthropy · 14 May

Generational shifts in U.S. political views have led to a significant decline in pro-Israel sentiment, mainly among younger Americans.

0 Culture Education

Henry Winkler’s Emerson Commencement Speech Is One of the Best We’ve Ever Heard

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 13 May

Henry Winkler delivered a memorable commencement speech at Emerson College, blending humor and heartfelt advice.

0 Television/Film Culture

‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Is Actually So Jewish

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 8 May

Lior Zaltzman explores the understated Jewish elements in "The Devil Wears Prada," revealing how both the book and film carry Jewish connections that many fans may not have realized.

0 Politics Culture

The Political Genius of Spencer Pratt. What Happens When the Boomers Say Goodbye? Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 1 May

The Free Press newsletter provides a diverse range of insights and updates on current events, resonating with readers who appreciate a departure from conventional narratives.

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 Ethics

Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 28 Apr

Matan Koch, a significant advocate for disability inclusion, passed away at 44 after battling stomach cancer.

0 Communities Ethics

Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 28 Apr

Matan Koch, a significant advocate for disability inclusion, passed away at 44 after battling stomach cancer.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44

Penny Schwartz in JTA · 27 Apr

Matan Koch, a renowned disability advocate and lawyer, passed away at 44 in Los Angeles.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44

Penny Schwartz in JTA · 27 Apr

Matan Koch, a renowned disability advocate and lawyer, passed away at 44 in Los Angeles.

0 Communities Education

A New York Jewish childhood at the Dalton School where privilege met progressivism

Holly Cowan Shulman in Forward · 24 Apr

Holly Cowan Shulman reflects on her upbringing as a Jewish child attending the prestigious Dalton School in Manhattan during the mid-20th century.

0 Antisemitism Education

Israeli Culture Club flyers ended up in a urinal. Now the school board president is facing calls to resign.

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Apr

After flyers for an Israeli culture club event were found in a urinal at Scarsdale High School, the community, including school leaders and local politicians, has condemned the antisemitic act.

0 Education Antisemitism

A Spoonful of Reform in Higher Ed

Paul du Quenoy in Tablet · 21 Apr

Paul du Quenoy discusses the controversy surrounding former Harvard University president Claudine Gay and other university leaders' responses to a congressional question about antisemitic speech and its impact on higher education.

0 Art Holocaust

Stumbling across Jewish history in a vintage store

Mira Fox in Forward · 17 Apr

Mira Fox recounts discovering an engraving by obscure yet significant Jewish artist Abram Krol in a Providence vintage store.

0 Holidays Education

Passover liberation and US liberty both summon us to remember and renew

Michael S. Roth in Forward · 5 Apr

Michael S. Roth explores the parallel themes of memory and liberty in Passover and American Independence.

0 Antisemitism Education

Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 3 Apr

Fairfield College Preparatory School in Connecticut disciplined students for antisemitic content aimed at their sports rivals, the New Canaan Rams, after a March 23 hockey game.

0 Antisemitism Education

Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 3 Apr

Fairfield College Preparatory School in Connecticut disciplined students for antisemitic content aimed at their sports rivals, the New Canaan Rams, after a March 23 hockey game.

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