Connecticut, United States

0 Communities Ethics

Rebuilding Coalitions toward a Just Future for All

Abigail Levine in Sources · 4 Dec

In the wake of increased tensions following the outbreak of war in Israel and Gaza on October 7, questions have emerged about the space for Jewish involvement in broader social justice movements.

0 Education Culture

Redefining Rich

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Dec

In the article "Redefining Rich," Cindy Scarr reflects on the challenge of distinguishing between genuine needs and superficial wants in today's materialistic society, particularly within Jewish communities.

0 Literature Culture

What Philip Roth taught me about my life as a Jewish man, despite his own imperfections

Stephen Daniel Arnoff in JTA · 1 Dec

Stephen Daniel Arnoff reflects on the profound influence that Philip Roth, a prolific Jewish-American novelist, had on his understanding of life, masculinity, and Jewish identity.

0 Politics Leadership

Mark Mellman, pollster who championed Democrats and Israel, dies

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 21 Nov

Mark Mellman, a prominent Democratic pollster and staunch advocate for pro-Israel policies within the Democratic Party, passed away after a lengthy illness.

0 Art Culture

Expert Eye: Ruggalla

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 4 Nov

Rugmaking, one of the world's oldest crafts, continues to blend tradition with contemporary needs.

0 Literature History

Was the ‘Yiddish Sherlock Holmes’ the first Jewish superhero?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 28 Oct

The adventures of Max Spitzkopf, the Yiddish-speaking detective from early 20th-century Austria-Hungary, offer a glimpse into a unique chapter of Jewish cultural history.

0 Holocaust Politics

Still Covering Their Tracks

Nicole Wizman in Tablet · 22 Oct

The French national railway company SNCF has long attempted to obscure its role in the Holocaust, during which it transported over 76,000 Jews to Nazi concentration camps.

0 Communities Education

As Greenpoint’s Jewish community grows, so does this shul’s Hebrew school

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 20 Oct

The Jewish community in Greenpoint, Brooklyn is expanding, with the Greenpoint Shul recently incorporating a thriving Hebrew school that serves about 30 children from kindergarten through eighth grade.

0 Communities Politics

Jewish Culture Does Not Define Us

Emes Ve-Emunah · 20 Oct

The article discusses the decline in Jewish identity among American Jews, particularly in the context of intermarriage and the varying approaches to Jewish identity among different denominations.

0 Leadership Politics

Fearless or foolish? Michael Roth, Wesleyan’s Jewish president, stands apart in opposing Trump’s campus policies

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 16 Oct

Wesleyan University president Michael Roth is an outspoken critic of President Trump's campus policies, particularly those affecting Jewish life and academic freedom.

0 Communities Politics

Letting go: Jews retire hostage rituals with gratitude and grief

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 13 Oct

Congregation Beth El in New Jersey, like many synagogues, developed new rituals in response to the Israel-Hamas war that began on October 7, 2023, including prayers and symbols for the hostages.

0 Holidays Culture

The Story of Our Sukkah — And How You Can Build One, Too

Jodie Sadowsky in Kveller · 3 Oct

Jodie Sadowsky shares the heartwarming story of her family's tradition of building a sukkah for Sukkot, a Jewish festival commemorating the biblical Clouds of Glory.

0 Politics Antisemitism

U of Maryland student government passes BDS resolution on Yom Kippur

Grace Gilson in JTA · 3 Oct

The University of Maryland's Student Government Association passed a BDS resolution calling for boycotts and divestments from companies supporting Israel's actions in Palestine, igniting controversy due to the vote's timing on Yom Kippur.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Do Women Exist?

Daniel Kodsi in Tablet · 1 Oct

The article explores the contentious issue of whether female-only spaces and sports competitively segregated by biological sex are justified.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Syracuse students charged with hate crime after pork thrown into Jewish frat on Rosh Hashanah

Grace Gilson in JTA · 25 Sep

Two Syracuse University students have been charged with hate crimes after allegedly throwing pork into a Jewish fraternity house during Rosh Hashanah, highlighting ongoing issues of antisemitism at universities.

0 Culture Communities

The 10 most Jewish things to happen to me in 10 years at the Forward

Talya Zax in Forward · 19 Sep

Talya Zax reflects on her decade-long journey at the Forward, illustrating the vibrancy, humor, and interconnectedness of the Jewish community through a series of personal anecdotes.

0 Education Antisemitism

The Abraham Accords offer a model and a means for countering antisemitism on campus

eJewishPhilanthropy · 15 Sep

Marking the fifth anniversary of the Abraham Accords, this article explores their potential as a model to counter antisemitism on college campuses through fostering interfaith dialogue.

0 Music Gender/Identity

How Carole King moved the earth

PJ Grisar in Forward · 10 Sep

Jane Eisner's new biography, "Carole King: She Made the Earth Move," explores the enduring legacy of the singer-songwriter as a cultural icon.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Shatters Qatar’s Politics of Ambiguity

Hussein Aboubakr Mansour in The Free Press · 10 Sep

Qatar has long navigated the complex geopolitics of the Middle East through a strategy of ambiguity, hosting both Hamas leaders and the largest American military base outside the US.

0 Music Communities

Songs in the Key of October 7

Rahel Musleah in Hadassah · 2 Sep

Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, at the Nova music festival, music has become a powerful medium of memorial and healing for grieving families in Israel.

0 Music Culture

Carole King’s Musical Stardust

Jane Eisner in Hadassah · 1 Sep

Carole King's groundbreaking 1971 album "Tapestry" revolutionized the singer-songwriter movement, providing a voice for many during a turbulent American era.

0 Music Culture

Carole King’s Musical Stardust

Jane Eisner in Hadassah · 1 Sep

Carole King's groundbreaking 1971 album "Tapestry" revolutionized the singer-songwriter movement, providing a voice for many during a turbulent American era.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Minneapolis Catholic school shooter’s weapons were allegedly marked with antisemitic messages

Grace Gilson in JTA · 27 Aug

In a tragic incident at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, shooter Robin Westman, 23, used weapons inscribed with antisemitic and anti-Israel messages, resulting in the deaths of two young children and injuries to numerous others before taking his own life.

0 Culture Politics

Letters to the Editor: Two Jews, Three Opinions

Editor in Hadassah · 6 Aug

This collection of letters to the editor from Hadassah Magazine's recent issue reflects the diversity of views within the Jewish community on key issues like tikkun olam, inclusivity of LGBTQ characters in media, and the complexities of dealing with antisemitism on university campuses.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

How should you tell someone that a loved one died? Judaism offers an answer.

Rabbi Daniel Cohen in Forward · 31 Jul

Rabbi Daniel Cohen shares insights on delivering tragic news, emphasizing the Jewish perspective on providing comfort and support to those who are grieving.

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