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0 Jewish Law History

The Holocaust Survivor Who Sang At Jimmy Carter’s Inauguration

Megan Naftali in Moment · 6 Jan

Jimmy Carter's 1977 presidential inauguration marked a break from tradition as no rabbi participated, ending a decades-long practice.

0 Politics Communities

Anxiety, concern and hope: How swing-state rabbis, and their communities, are reacting to Trump’s win

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 7 Nov 2024

In the wake of Donald Trump's re-election, swing-state rabbis across America are expressing a range of emotions from anxiety to hope, reflecting the diverse concerns of their communities.

0 Politics Communities

How rabbis in battleground states are approaching a razor-close election with enormous implications for Jews and for Israel

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 1 Nov 2024

Amid a highly contentious U.S. election, rabbis in battleground states face the challenge of guiding their communities through political polarization while maintaining neutrality.

0 Culture Communities

The Southern Resurrection of Mah Jongg

Daci Platt in Kveller · 1 Nov 2024

Mah jongg, traditionally a Chinese game, has seen a resurgence among various communities, particularly older Jewish women in the U.S. Recently, the game has gained unexpected popularity in the American South, notably among younger, non-Jewish women, turning it into a preppy social activity with a distinct Southern flair.