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0 Communities History

How my grandparents met: a Yiddish-American romance

Emily Kaplan in Forward · 9 Jun 2025

Emily Kaplan recounts the romantic journey of her grandparents, Harry and Lil, whose love story blossomed in 1930s New Haven amidst the backdrop of their immigrant Jewish community.

0 Communities Politics

Chabad’s Extremist Turn

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 15 May 2025

Arielle Angel hosts a discussion on Chabad Lubavitch's controversial embrace of Itamar Ben-Gvir during his U.S. visit and the broader implications for its identity and politics.

0 Holidays History

How do we memorialize events when we're still living through them?

Bonjour Chai · 1 May 2025

The episode delves into how Jewish communities navigate memorializing contemporary events like Yom HaShoah, Yom Hazikaron, and Yom Ha’atzmaut, especially with the fresh wounds of events like October 7 still open.

0 Antisemitism Education

Antisemitism: A Reflection of Society’s Moral Decay

Emes Ve-Emunah · 27 Apr 2025

Rabbi Moshe Taragin's perspectives on antisemitism highlight its deep historical and moral roots, arguing that it reflects broader societal moral failings rather than merely political or cultural issues.

0 Politics Communities

Protesters clash in Crown Heights as Ben-Gvir visits Chabad headquarters

Louis Keene in Forward · 27 Apr 2025

An event at the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters in Crown Heights, New York, featuring Itamar Ben-Gvir, a controversial far-right Israeli politician, sparked significant protests and clashes.

0 Politics Communities

Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to a Jewish society at Yale exposed deep rifts between US Jews

Rob Eshman in Forward · 25 Apr 2025

Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to speak at a Jewish group near Yale University ignited significant controversy, exposing deep divisions within the American Jewish community regarding Israel and campus politics.

0 Politics Israel

In NYC, Itamar Ben-Gvir says he’s changed — and wants ‘the Trump plan’ in Gaza

Ben Sales in JTA · 24 Apr 2025

Israeli far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, currently Israel's national security minister, visited NYC amid heavy protests to promote controversial policies, including those inspired by former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Gaza Strip.

0 Politics Israel

Israel’s Most Controversial Politician, with Itamar Ben-Gvir

Unorthodox · 24 Apr 2025

Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's controversial Minister of National Security, discusses his polarizing views and actions, including his aggressive stance on terrorism and changes in Israeli prison policies.

0 Politics Communities

Long Island synagogue cancels Ben-Gvir talk amid wide tensions over whether to host him

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 24 Apr 2025

Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's right-wing national security minister, experienced mixed reactions during his stateside visit, where several Jewish institutions canceled his planned appearances.

0 Antisemitism Education

Campus protests fizzle out in 2025

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 24 Apr 2025

In 2025, anti-Israel protests on U.S. college campuses have notably declined compared to previous years, spurred by stricter university policies and pressure from the Trump administration threatening funding cuts for unchecked antisemitic activities.

0 Communities Politics

An elite Jewish society at Yale fractures over its director’s embrace of Itamar Ben-Gvir

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 23 Apr 2025

Shabtai, a Jewish society at Yale University known for its diverse exchange of ideas, faces internal turmoil after its director, Rabbi Shmully Hecht, announced plans to host Itamar Ben-Gvir, a controversial far-right Israeli minister.

0 Politics Israel

He's one of Israel's worst extremists. So why is Yale legitimizing him?

Rob Eshman in Forward · 21 Apr 2025

Rob Eshman criticizes Yale University for hosting Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, an extremist politician known for his far-right views, including support for Meir Kahane's ideologies.

0 Politics Communities

Brooklyn event with Itamar Ben-Gvir cancelled days before Israeli far-right minister’s US trip

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 18 Apr 2025

The cancellation of a fundraiser in Brooklyn featuring Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, organized by Beis Shmuel Chabad, highlights the controversy surrounding his upcoming U.S. visit.

0 Politics Israel

Itamar Ben-Gvir is coming to America, with stops at Yale and in New York City already set

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 17 Apr 2025

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's first trip to the United States has ignited controversy among American Jewish communities, reflecting his polarizing reputation due to extreme views.

0 Politics Culture

‘Next year in Gracie Mansion’: Where Jewish NYC mayoral candidates will do Seder

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 10 Apr 2025

As the New York City mayoral race intensifies, Jewish candidates Brad Lander, Scott Stringer, and Whitney Tilson are vying for a potential future Passover Seder at Gracie Mansion, should they be elected.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Cornell and Northwestern to see nearly $2B frozen amid Trump’s antisemitism crackdown

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 9 Apr 2025

Cornell and Northwestern Universities, both led by Jewish presidents, are facing substantial funding cuts from the Trump administration as part of a broader crackdown on campuses allegedly mishandling antisemitism.

0 Philosophy Leadership

The Power of Ethical Philanthropy

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

Elisa and Rob Bildner discuss their approach to ethical and collaborative philanthropy within the Jewish community, emphasizing the balanced use of influence rather than power.

0 Education Politics

Editor’s Note

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The critique examines the decline of liberal values within American universities, identified by their shift from fostering open-mindedness and intellectual inquiry to promoting ideological conformity.

0 Education Politics

Encouraging Debate, Not Settling It

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier of Vanderbilt University elaborates on his vision of nurturing a campus atmosphere steeped in free speech and reasonable debate, amid a growing loss of confidence in higher education.

0 Education Philosophy

Viewpoint Diversity — Up to a Point

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

After years of advocating for intellectual diversity and dialogue, the author finds themselves re-evaluating their stance in light of political shifts and events such as October 7.

0 Communities Philosophy

'When in doubt, deliver water'

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 28 Mar 2025

Seba Abudaqa, a Palestinian from Gaza, and Tom Kellner, an Israeli from Berlin, co-founded Clean Shelter, a grassroots nonprofit organization providing vital aid to those displaced by the Israel-Gaza conflict, highlighting their pragmatic and humane approach amidst geopolitical complexities.

0 Culture Politics

Digital breadcrumbs lead to the team behind Jewish Onliner, the AI-powered website that got a Yale scholar suspended

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 28 Mar 2025

Jewish Onliner, an AI-driven website focused on exposing antisemitism and anti-Israel movements, has drawn attention after a report on the site led to the suspension of a Yale University scholar.

0 Politics Culture

Lawler challenger Jessica Reinmann says she feels a deep personal connection to Israel

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 24 Mar 2025

Jessica Reinmann, a Democratic challenger for New York's 17th Congressional District, emphasizes her deep ties to Israel and Jewish heritage, influenced by her family's Holocaust history.

0 Sports Culture

3 of the 4 top NCAA basketball teams are coached by Jews. Here's our theory why

Menschwarmers · 19 Mar 2025

Menschwarmers explores the Jewish connections in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, noting that three of the four top seeds are coached by Jews: Bruce Pearl, Todd Golden, and Jon Scheyer.

0 Culture Politics

Mahmoud Khalil, Elon Musk and the upside-down world of Purim 2025

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 14 Mar 2025

As Purim 2025 unfolds, the holiday's theme of mixing good with evil is mirrored in the lives of Mahmoud Khalil and Elon Musk, two figures whose complex narratives reflect a topsy-turvy world.

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