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The state of Jewish education: Insights from leaders across the field

eJewishPhilanthropy · 9 Jun

Leaders in Jewish education provide insights on the current state of the field, exploring advancements and challenges across various sectors since the pandemic.

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For fleeing Jews, Venezuela was a golden land — now in exile, they watch their homeland’s unrest with trepidation

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 28 Jan

Venezuela once served as a sanctuary and vibrant home for Jewish immigrants fleeing European and Cuban hardship, notably for figures like Maximo Freilich and his family.

0 History Politics

The Jewish Test

Michael Doran in Tablet · 14 Jan

The article explores the historical resilience and survival of Jewish communities, juxtaposed against the rise and fall of empires, notably highlighted by the Roman Arch of Titus celebrating Jewish defeat.

0 Communities Torah

Spiritual Interest

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 13 Jan

Shaar, an outreach program on the Shor Yoshuv Institute campus, is utilizing a unique approach by accommodating individuals' existing life commitments while encouraging spiritual growth.

0 Literature Culture

The New Romantics

Stephanie H. Murray in Tablet · 13 Jan

Romantasy, a fusion genre combining elements of romance and fantasy, offers readers a unique blend of magical worlds and compelling romantic plots that conclude with a "Happily Ever After".

0 Politics Antisemitism

Meet the terror group on college campuses.

Daniel Mael in Future of Jewish · 14 Jul 2025

Daniel Mael's essay delves into the activities and mindset of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), a dominant force in Palestinian activism on North American campuses.

0 Politics Ethics

First Camp Auschwitz, now Alligator Alcatraz — why the right is obsessed with commodifying brutality

Nora Berman in Forward · 14 Jul 2025

The article discusses the troubling trend of commodifying brutality shown through the launch of merchandise promoting "Alligator Alcatraz," a Florida-based immigrant detention center.

0 Politics Israel

Family of Palestinian-American allegedly beaten to death by settlers in the West Bank calls for US investigation

Grace Gilson in JTA · 14 Jul 2025

The family of Sayafollah Musallet, a 20-year-old Palestinian-American allegedly beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, has urged the U.S. State Department to investigate and hold the perpetrators accountable.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Tucker Carlson calls for stripping citizenship from Americans who served in the Israeli army

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 13 Jul 2025

In a controversial speech at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit, Tucker Carlson advocated for revoking U.S. citizenship from Americans who have served in the Israeli Defense Forces, citing concerns over dual loyalty.

0 Israel Politics

1,500 Birthright participants were stranded in Israel. Now they're on a cruise to Cyprus as Iran-Israel conflict unfolds

Grace Gilson in Forward · 17 Jun 2025

In the wake of a sudden Israel-Iran conflict that halted air travel and left many stranded, Birthright Israel efficiently relocated 1,500 participants to Cyprus via a rescue cruise, with plans to continue offering support to those remaining in Israel.

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The Birthright odyssey: 1500 tourists set sail for Cyprus as Iran-Israel conflict unfolds

Grace Gilson in JTA · 17 Jun 2025

Birthright Israel, a program connecting Jewish young adults with Israel, orchestrated a complex sea evacuation for 1,500 participants amid the Israel-Iran conflict, which halted air travel.

0 Education Antisemitism

ADL upgrades 19 colleges’ antisemitism ‘grades,’ as some enact new policies

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 4 Apr 2025

Several universities have taken action to improve their ratings in the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) annual assessment of their responses to antisemitism.

0 Politics History

They were poster children for Jewish criticism of Donald Trump 8 years ago. Where are they now?

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 21 Mar 2025

Tal and Jacob Zlotnitsky became prominent symbols of Jewish support for Muslim immigrants shortly after Trump's 2017 inauguration through their vocal opposition to the Muslim ban.

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They were poster children for Jewish opposition to Donald Trump 8 years ago. Where are they now?

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 21 Mar 2025

Tal Zlotnitsky, once a prominent Jewish voice opposing Donald Trump's policies in 2017, finds himself politically displaced as societal and geopolitical dynamics shift.

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They were poster children for Jewish opposition to Donald Trump 8 years ago. Where are they now?

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 21 Mar 2025

In 2017, Tal Zlotnitsky and his family became symbols of Jewish support for Muslim refugees, protesting against Trump's Muslim ban.

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Florida teen brings a Holocaust memorial project to his high school

Lily Stahlman in JTA · 11 Mar 2025

Adam Mendelsohn, a senior at Edgewater High School in Orlando, Florida, initiated a Holocaust memorial project to educate his community on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

0 Holocaust Culture

A gift shop at Auschwitz? New films and a graphic memoir explore the contradictions of ‘dark tourism’

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 26 Jan 2025

In a time when interest in Holocaust remembrance is surging, a range of new cultural works have emerged exploring the complex emotions tied to visiting Holocaust sites, a trend known as dark tourism.

0 Politics Television/Film

Biden vs. Harris

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 10 Oct 2024

The discussion revolves around the perceived tension between President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, with speculation on Biden possibly undermining Harris and Harris's struggles in handling media and public appearances.

0 Politics Culture

The Hurricanes and the Race

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 9 Oct 2024

The discussion centers on the political impact of hurricane responses in the United States, highlighting media narratives and federal resource allocation.

0 Politics Antisemitism

'USA! USA!': What happens when conservative students join with pro-Israel Jews

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 2 May 2024

In a tense atmosphere at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, a new coalition of conservative students and pro-Israel Jews has clashed with pro-Palestinian activists, reflecting a larger national trend.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Does DeSantis support Jews or go easy on antisemites?

Jordan Levin in Forward · 27 Oct 2022

The article explores Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' ambiguous stance on antisemitism amid rising incidents of white supremacy and antisemitic acts in the state.

0 Politics History

How Russiagate Began With Obama’s Iran Deal Domestic Spying Campaign

Lee Smith in Tablet · 21 May 2020

The article delves into the controversy surrounding Michael Flynn, former National Security Advisor, and his alleged entanglements with Russia, arguing that these were pretexts used by the Obama administration to protect the Iran nuclear deal.

0 Politics Leadership

Florida’s only statewide elected Democrat is a 42-year-old Jewish rising star

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 18 May 2020

Nikki Fried, Florida's only statewide elected Democrat and the first Jewish woman in such a position, has navigated political challenges to become a rising star.

0 Politics Culture

Florida Lawmakers Aim to Cancel Lorde Concert, Citing anti-BDS Law

Forward Staff in Forward · 9 Feb 2018

Florida lawmakers are advocating for the cancellation of pop artist Lorde's concerts in Miami and Tampa, citing a state law that prohibits state business with entities engaged in the BDS movement.

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