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In Altneu art exhibit, artists grapple with the end of American Jewry’s ‘Golden Age’

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider · 5 Jun

The Altneu art exhibit on the Upper East Side explores themes of nostalgia and identity through the lens of American Jewish life.

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Cleveland-area Jews are about to lose an iconic mid-century synagogue building

Alanna E. Cooper in JTA · 27 May

The Fairmount Temple, an emblematic synagogue in Beachwood, Ohio, designed by the renowned architect Percival Goodman, is set to be demolished as part of a plan to build senior housing on its site.

0 Culture Politics

Letters to the Editor: Two Jews, Three Opinions

Editor in Hadassah · 6 Aug 2025

This collection of letters to the editor from Hadassah Magazine's recent issue reflects the diversity of views within the Jewish community on key issues like tikkun olam, inclusivity of LGBTQ characters in media, and the complexities of dealing with antisemitism on university campuses.

0 Culture Politics

Who Can Date During a "Genocide"?

Jewdicious · 29 May 2025

The article delves into the complex interplay of personal identity and politics within the context of modern dating for a Jewish person navigating anti-Zionist sentiments.

0 Politics Communities

Why Jews Are Voting for Kamala Harris

Abigail Pogrebin in Tablet · 28 Oct 2024

In a roundtable discussion, Jewish voters shared their perspectives on supporting Kamala Harris in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

0 Politics Israel

Progressive activist emerges as frontrunner in open Rhode Island House race

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 26 Jul 2023

Aaron Regunberg, a progressive activist with familial ties to both Jewish political figures and Israel, is emerging as a prominent candidate in Rhode Island's Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Holocaust ‘doesn’t even compare’ to abortion deaths, says GOP nominee for Illinois governor

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 1 Aug 2022

Darren Bailey, the Republican nominee for Illinois governor, sparked controversy with past comments comparing abortion to the Holocaust.

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Jewish congressman from Highland Park is ‘holding on to the anger’ to act on gun control

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 6 Jul 2022

In the wake of the tragic mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, Congressman Brad Schneider, a Democrat and Jewish representative of the area, is channeling his grief and anger into advocating for stronger gun control measures.