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0 Communities Ethics

Want to take inclusion from principle to practice? The JCC movement shows what’s possible

eJewishPhilanthropy · 6 Feb

Inclusion is integral to the future of vibrant Jewish communities, and the JCC movement exemplifies how to incorporate it effectively.

0 Communities Politics

Venezuela’s Jewish diaspora is relieved to see Maduro deposed. But can they imagine returning?

Larry Luxner in JTA · 7 Jan

The fall of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro brings relief to the Venezuelan Jewish diaspora, but uncertainty remains about returning to their homeland.

0 Leadership Politics

A Mandarin-speaking Hasidic Jew walks into Washington…

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 5 Dec 2025

Mitchell Silk, also known as Moyshe, made history as the first Hasidic Jew to hold a Senate-confirmed position, serving as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for international markets during the Trump administration.

0 Television/Film Culture

This Jewish comedy was the summer's sleeper hit — and you've probably never heard of it

Isaac Zablocki in Forward · 12 Sep 2025

In a challenging landscape for theaters dominated by streaming options, the Jewish dark comedy "Bad Shabbos" has emerged as a major success story, grossing over $1.5 million and becoming a hit at New York's Quad Cinema.

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 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 Education Communities

Taking Back our Schools—and Childhood

Barbara Bensoussan in Jewish Action · 18 Mar 2025

Jewish day schools across the U.S., including YULA and BMA, are increasingly banning or restricting smartphone use on campuses to combat growing mental health concerns among students.

0 Politics Leadership

Trump Bestrides the Narrow World

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Jan 2025

Following Donald Trump's assertive press conference, the hosts analyze his bold statements on foreign policy, particularly his stance on the Middle East hostages and relations with Canada and Greenland.