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AIPAC is funneling pro-Israel money to candidates and covering its tracks

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 29 May

The article examines how AIPAC, a significant political force in U.S. elections, is redirecting its financial support tactics amid growing left-wing opposition within Democratic primaries.

0 Politics Communities

Brooklyn grocer’s boycott of Israeli products spurs celebration and talk of lawsuits

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 27 May

The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn has voted to boycott Israeli products, aligning with the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement until Israel changes its policies towards Palestinians.

0 Culture History

The Mystics Are Having a Moment

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 20 May

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lauren Cole found unexpected success on TikTok by creating content focused on medieval women, particularly the influential 12th-century nun Hildegard of Bingen.

0 Education Politics

Georgetown Law graduation speaker backs out after students protest his ‘controversial, Zionist and harmful opinions’

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 6 May

Morton Schapiro, a Jewish economist and former Northwestern University president, withdrew as Georgetown University Law School's commencement speaker following protests by students criticizing his pro-Israel views.

0 Education Communities

When Jewish Educational Innovation Reinforces the Status Quo

Sources · 29 Mar

Ana Robbins, former leader of a successful Atlanta Sunday school, closed her program to innovate with a different educational model: a five-day-a-week afterschool program blending childcare with Jewish learning.

0 Politics Israel

Are We Winning the War in Iran? Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 19 Mar

The article delves into the ongoing conflict in Iran, focusing on whether victory is achievable and what it might entail.

0 Ethics Communities

Expelled Oberlin Chabad rabbi says he ‘made a mistake’ with explicit social media chats

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 18 Mar

The article discusses the recent expulsion of Rabbi Scott Elkan, a former co-director of Oberlin Chabad, from Oberlin College after online chats surfaced revealing explicit conversations allegedly involving minors.

0 Politics Israel

Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 18 Mar

In a significant political development, Jewish progressive Daniel Biss secured a primary win in Illinois' 9th Congressional District, effectively ensuring his congressional seat.

0 Politics Israel

Illinois primary pits Jewish candidate with deep Israel ties against AIPAC spending

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 16 Mar

Daniel Biss, the Jewish mayor of Evanston, Illinois, and a congressional candidate, finds himself embroiled in a contentious primary, facing nearly $6 million in attack ads from an AIPAC-aligned super PAC.

0 Politics Israel

What to know about AIPAC’s role in Illinois’ primaries, where it boosted a candidate who accused Israel of genocide

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 16 Mar

The article examines AIPAC's financial influence during Illinois congressional primaries, highlighting its support for candidates with diverse views on Israel, including those critical of its policies.

0 Culture Television/Film

Why Lauryn Hill Was at Zach Braff’s Bar Mitzvah

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 5 Mar

Zach Braff recently recounted the amusing tale of Lauryn Hill attending his bar mitzvah, despite them losing contact after high school.

0 Politics Israel

AIPAC is trying to derail my House campaign because I'm a Jew who defies Israel

Robert Peters in Forward · 27 Feb

Illinois State Sen. Robert Peters discusses his congressional campaign in Illinois's 2nd District and claims that AIPAC is attempting to undermine his race due to his critical stance on U.S. military aid to Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Illinois Democrat Robert Peters pivots from AIPAC outreach to anti-Israel crusade

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 27 Feb

Illinois State Senator Robert Peters, running in a Democratic primary for a Chicago-area House seat, has shifted from previous private engagement with AIPAC to making anti-AIPAC messaging central to his campaign.

0 Politics Israel

Jan Schakowsky retracts endorsement in a congressional race over candidate’s AIPAC funding

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 20 Feb

Representative Jan Schakowsky has retracted her endorsement of Donna Miller, a congressional candidate in Illinois, due to Miller's financial ties to donors associated with AIPAC and other out-of-state interests.

0 Israel Politics

What to do with anti-Zionist Jews? Try talking to them, some Jewish researchers say

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 12 Feb

Amidst rising numbers of American Jews not identifying as Zionists, researchers like Robbie Gringras, Abi Dauber Sterne, and Matt Boxer have been exploring the narratives of Jewish anti-Zionists.

0 Literature Culture

Stories of ghosts, grief and Shabbat gladness win top prizes in Jewish children’s literature

Penny Schwartz in Forward · 27 Jan

Neshama, a novel-in-verse by Marcella Pixley, took the gold medal in the Sydney Taylor Book Awards for middle-grade readers, highlighting the resilience and identity of Anna, a Jewish girl who finds solace in her heritage amidst adversity.

0 Politics Israel

Longtime pro-Israel Democrat Steny Hoyer announces retirement from Congress

Grace Gilson in JTA · 9 Jan

Steny Hoyer, a long-serving Democratic member of the U.S. Congress known for his strong pro-Israel stance, has announced his retirement.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

On Instagram, ‘Rabbinic Fit Check’ is a look book for Jewish clergy

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Dec 2025

Rabbi Rafi Ellenson and Rabbi Arielle Stein have launched "Rabbinic Fit Check," a popular Instagram account showcasing the diverse and often whimsical fashion choices of rabbis and clergy members.

0 Culture Literature

My favorite Christmas scene in literature — and why it makes me feel so Jewish

Talya Zax in Forward · 5 Dec 2025

Talya Zax reflects on how a scene from Louisa May Alcott's lesser-known novel, "Eight Cousins," despite its Christian context, evokes the familial warmth and chaos she associates with her Jewish upbringing.

0 Politics History

In Chicago, politicians are comparing ICE to the Gestapo — are they right?

David Isaacson in Forward · 25 Nov 2025

The article explores a controversial comparison being made in Chicago between the aggressive tactics of U.S. federal immigration agents and the Gestapo, an infamous Nazi secret police force.

0 Education Antisemitism

‘What is antisemitism?’ At Northwestern, a class on the subject resists simple answers

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 14 Nov 2025

Northwestern University's course "What is Antisemitism?" led by Professor David Shyovitz, offers a nuanced examination of antisemitism without providing definitive answers, encouraging students to explore historical and contemporary scholarly frameworks.

0 Communities Ethics

A kosher community fridge in Chicago’s Jewish suburbs arrives amid rising food insecurity

Orlie Weitzman in JTA · 5 Nov 2025

A new kosher community fridge named Hersh's Fridge has been set up in Skokie, Illinois, aiming to address food insecurity among kosher-observant families.

0 Leadership Politics

Fearless or foolish? Michael Roth, Wesleyan’s Jewish president, stands apart in opposing Trump’s campus policies

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 16 Oct 2025

Wesleyan University president Michael Roth is an outspoken critic of President Trump's campus policies, particularly those affecting Jewish life and academic freedom.

0 Politics Education

With new higher ed compact, Trump’s antisemitism crusade broadens to fight academic bias

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 16 Oct 2025

The Trump administration's new proposal, the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, aims to reshape higher education by tying federal funding preferences to universities' adoptance of policies against race-based admissions and a commitment to greater ideological diversity, among other points.

0 Education Antisemitism

Dozens of Northwestern students face penalties for boycotting required antisemitism training video

Grace Gilson in JTA · 30 Sep 2025

Following a boycott by Northwestern University students against a mandated antisemitism training video, the university clarified fewer than three dozen students were penalized, not hundreds.

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