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5 Jewish senators accuse Trump of using antisemitism as ‘guise’ to attack universities

Grace Gilson in JTA · 25 Apr

Five Jewish senators, including Chuck Schumer, have accused the Trump administration of exploiting the issue of antisemitism as a pretext to target universities, potentially undermining higher education under the guise of combating antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

Senate rejects Bernie Sanders’ proposal to block some weapons sales to Israel

Grace Gilson in Forward · 4 Apr

The U.S. Senate decisively rejected a proposal by Senator Bernie Sanders to block an $8.8 billion sale of bombs and other weapons to Israel, with the vote tallying 82-15, entirely along partisan lines.

0 Politics History

America (at Her Best)

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article discusses the historically philosemitic foundations of the United States, highlighting notable Jewish contributions to American society and politics.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Signal Scandal and the COVID Conmen

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 25 Mar

The podcast discusses a significant security breach involving a journalist unwittingly added to a Trump administration text chain about a military strike, highlighting issues of competence and accountability.

0 Politics Israel

15 Things Just That Happened

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 17 Mar

The episode covers an exceptionally busy three-day news cycle, highlighting a breadth of significant political and global developments.

0 Culture Communities

Looking Back 50 Years (Gulp), Purim Spoofs Tell A Tale

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 13 Mar

Gary Rosenblatt reflects on his long history of crafting Purim Spoofs, nostalgic yet aware of the challenges in contemporary satire amidst current global and Jewish crises.

0 Sports Culture

Tale of a Too-Brief Friendship

Jewdicious · 18 Feb

Reflecting on the importance of friendship, Michael S. Lewis, a former orthopedic consultant for the Chicago Bulls, shares his poignant relationship with Brian Williams, who later changed his name to Bison Dele.

0 Politics Leadership

Why Is Trump Still Holding Rallies?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 24 Jan

The discussion delves into Donald Trump's continued rallies, examining whether they are a mere exercise in self-indulgence or a strategic move to maintain political influence as a lame duck president.

0 Sports Communities

Jewish hockey player Ozzy Wiesblatt’s unlikely journey to the NHL

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 10 Jan

Ozzy Wiesblatt, at 22, made headlines for his debut with the NHL's Nashville Predators, marking a significant milestone in his and his family's journey.

0 Sports Culture

Jake Retzlaff, Alamo Bowl champ, runs on matzah in first Manischewitz ad

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 3 Jan

Jake Retzlaff, quarterback for Brigham Young University's Cougars, celebrates two milestones as he concludes a remarkable 2024: winning the Alamo Bowl and starring in his first commercial for Jewish food brand Manischewitz.

0 Culture Television/Film

25 fairly feasible pop culture predictions for 2025

PJ Grisar in Forward · 30 Dec 2024

PJ Grisar humorously outlines 25 pop culture predictions for 2025, blending speculative fun with Jewish cultural references.

0 Literature History

Rebecca Makkai, whose grandfather drafted a Nazi-era antisemitic law, is writing a novel about the rise of fascism

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 20 Dec 2024

Rebecca Makkai, an acclaimed American novelist, is working on a new novel set in 1938, exploring the rise of fascism in the United States.

0 Politics Culture

The Demon Mangione

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Dec 2024

The podcast examines the case of Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting a healthcare executive and the alarming trend of some individuals lionizing such acts.

0 Leadership Communities

Mission, Vision, and Jewish Philanthropic Leadership: A Conversation with Rachel Garbow Monroe and Paula B. Pretlow

Sources · 4 Dec 2024

The conversation with Rachel Garbow Monroe and Paula B. Pretlow of The Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation explored their philanthropic vision and leadership dynamics.

0 Politics Culture

How changing daylight saving time may impact Jews

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 4 Dec 2024

Benyamin Cohen explores the potential impacts on Jewish practices if the U.S. changes its daylight saving time observance.

0 Politics Culture

Joshmentum: Across the United States, voters are embracing the Jewish Josh

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 Nov 2024

In the 2024 U.S. election cycle, Jewish politicians named Josh have gained prominence, with Josh Stein winning the gubernatorial race in North Carolina, joining Josh Shapiro in Pennsylvania and Josh Green in Hawaii as Jewish governors.

0 Politics Israel

19 Senate Democrats back unsuccessful attempt to block weapons shipments to Israel

Luke Tress in JTA · 21 Nov 2024

A recent attempt by 19 Senate Democrats to block U.S. weapons shipments to Israel was unsuccessful, revealing significant division within the Democratic Party regarding support for Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Auchincloss: U.S. needs to focus on splitting Iran and China, not Saudi normalization with Israel

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 20 Nov 2024

Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) emphasizes the importance of U.S. foreign policy focusing on disrupting the Iran-China relationship rather than prioritizing Saudi-Israel normalization.

0 Politics Leadership

Who are the Jews in Trump’s inner circle?

Luke Tress in JTA · 18 Nov 2024

The article offers an overview of key Jewish figures within Donald Trump's inner circle as he prepares for a potential return to the White House.

0 Television/Film Culture

A Jewish snowman movie would have made a lot more sense than Netflix's 'Hot Frosty'

Mira Fox in Forward · 15 Nov 2024

Mira Fox critiques the Netflix film "Hot Frosty," a Hallmark-style Christmas movie featuring a magically animated snowman, Jack, who is more reminiscent of a golem than a traditional Frosty.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Jewish Democrat, launches bid for New Jersey governor

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 15 Nov 2024

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a centrist Jewish Democrat representing New Jersey's 5th Congressional District, has officially announced his candidacy for the state's governorship in the upcoming election.

0 Culture Politics

Has Mark Zuckerberg become the anti-Elon Musk?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 14 Nov 2024

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, two of the world's most high-profile billionaires, have been turning into contrasting figures in the public eye.

0 Politics Israel

Close to 90 congressional Democrats urge Biden to sanction Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 14 Nov 2024

Nearly 90 congressional Democrats, including eight Jewish officials, are urging President Biden to impose sanctions on Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir due to their far-right policies that foster settler violence, undermine the Palestinian Authority, and promote annexation of the West Bank.

0 Politics Leadership

Jews named Josh will be 6% of U.S. governors. Rabbis named Josh have leadership advice.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 6 Nov 2024

In an intriguing overlap of names and prominence, Josh Stein's election as governor of North Carolina means that 6% of U.S. governors are now Jewish men named Josh, joining Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Josh Green of Hawaii.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Meet Josh Stein, North Carolina’s first Jewish governor-elect

Louis Keene in Forward · 6 Nov 2024

Josh Stein, a Democrat and North Carolina's Attorney General, has been elected as the state's first Jewish governor, joining the ranks of six Jewish state executives in 2025.

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