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‘The future of the Democratic party’: Mamdani joins Sanders to ‘fight oligarchy’

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 7 Sep

Democratic socialists Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani united at the NYC Labor Day Parade, showcasing a shared commitment to progressive causes like income inequality and universal healthcare.

0 Science History

REVIEW: Genetic Secrets in ‘The Dressmaker’s Mirror’

Stewart Kampel in Hadassah · 5 Sep

In "The Dressmakers Mirror: Sudden Death, Genetics, and a Jewish Family's Secret," Susan Weiss Liebman, a geneticist and former professor, blends memoir with medical investigation to unravel a devastating genetic mystery in her family.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

Northwestern University’s Jewish president resigns amid pressures over handling of campus antisemitism

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 4 Sep

Michael Schill, the Jewish president of Northwestern University, has stepped down amid controversy over his handling of campus antisemitism and the resulting freezing of significant federal grants.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

Northwestern University’s Jewish president resigns amid pressures over handling of campus antisemitism

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 4 Sep

Michael Schill, the Jewish president of Northwestern University, has stepped down amid controversy over his handling of campus antisemitism and the resulting freezing of significant federal grants.

0 Education Antisemitism

Northwestern’s Jewish president to resign after tension with White House over handling of antisemitism

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 4 Sep

Northwestern University President Michael Schill, a Jewish descendant of Holocaust survivors, has announced his resignation amidst intense scrutiny and pressures from the Trump administration and Jewish organizations.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Prosecutors say they have more than 1.5 million pages of evidence as Capital Jewish Museum suspect pleads not guilty

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 4 Sep

Elias Rodriguez, accused of shooting two Israeli Embassy employees outside the Capital Jewish Museum in May, pled not guilty in a court hearing.

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A COMMENTARY Win!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Sep

Naomi Schaefer Riley discusses how her article 'College Board Games' led to the discontinuation of the College Board's Landscape program, which covertly bypassed the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions.

0 Politics Education

The White House is declaring war on campus DEI — except for Jews

Joel Swanson in Forward · 3 Sep

Amidst a federal anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) campaign led by the Trump administration, Columbia University faces a unique stipulation—while DEI activities are broadly condemned, Jewish students will receive special considerations, including a liaison dedicated to antisemitism issues.

0 Politics Culture

The Medium Is the Mockery

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Sep

Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, has adopted a strategy that mirrors Donald Trump's use of social media, memes, and mockery to gain attention and support among Democrats, positioning himself as a leading opponent of Trump.

0 Politics Israel

'The status quo cannot be maintained': 6 Israeli Thinkers on if Palestinian-Israeli peace is still possible

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 2 Sep

The episode explores diverse perspectives from six Israeli thinkers regarding the potential for Israeli-Palestinian peace within their lifetimes.

0 Politics Israel

Analysis: Nadler’s exit marks the end of an era for Jews in Congress. Will the next generation 'do better'?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 2 Sep

The retirement of Rep. Jerry Nadler marks the conclusion of a significant era for Jewish political influence within New York and the broader U.S. Congress.

0 Sports Antisemitism

Menschwarmers: This Canadian athlete drew a swastika on a Jewish student’s dorm room. The New York Yankees drafted him anyway

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 29 Aug

The episode discusses how the New York Yankees drafted Canadian shortstop Core Jackson despite his past incident of drawing a swastika on a Jewish student's dorm room.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

8/30/25 – Shiur 526 – The “Epstein Files” – Do we have the right to know if someone is a threat to our community —whether a pedophile, abuser, or swindler?

Halacha Headlines · 29 Aug

The episode explores the delicate balance of protecting community safety while respecting individual rights, focusing on the implications of Jewish law (halacha) and secular law regarding publicizing information about potential threats.

0 Sports Antisemitism

Keith Law on the New York Yankees swastika incident

Menschwarmers · 28 Aug

The episode discusses the New York Yankees' draft of Core Jackson, a Canadian baseball player who engaged in an antisemitic act as a teenager but has since worked towards understanding and redemption with guidance from Jewish community leaders.

0 Politics Israel

Democrats withdraw two-state resolution to avoid clash with progressives on Israel and Palestinians

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 26 Aug

The Democratic National Committee withdrew a resolution supporting Israel and a two-state solution to placate progressive activists who advocate for a more pro-Palestinian stance.

0 Politics Culture

The Great Messaging Flip of 2025

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Aug

In "The Great Messaging Flip of 2025," Cindy Scarr analyzes the shift in political branding strategies that unfolded with Donald Trump's second term.

0 Art Communities

At the Jewish Museum of Chicago, anti-Zionist Jewish artists explore identity and dissent

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Aug

The Jewish Museum of Chicago, founded by Gabriel Chalfin-Piney-Gonzlez in 2023, is a unique initiative aiming to create a space for Jewish artists, particularly those who are anti-Zionist, to express and connect.

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At the Jewish Museum of Chicago, anti-Zionist Jewish artists explore identity and dissent

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Aug

The Jewish Museum of Chicago, founded by Gabriel Chalfin-Piney-Gonzlez in 2023, is a unique initiative aiming to create a space for Jewish artists, particularly those who are anti-Zionist, to express and connect.

0 Leadership Ethics

Jewish-American Hero

Jewdicious · 22 Aug

Eli Segal, a Brandeis University alumnus, exemplified Jewish values, particularly Tikkun Olam, through his transformative career.

0 History Israel

Voices of Faith: Memories of 1948 from Rabbi Berel Wein, zt”l

Toby Klein Greenwald in Jewish Action · 19 Aug

Rabbi Berel Wein reflects on the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 and its profound impact on American Orthodox Jewry.

0 Politics Israel

Jewish Democrat Jamie Raskin joins list of lawmakers backing bill to restrict arms transfers to Israel

Grace Gilson in JTA · 18 Aug

Congressman Jamie Raskin, a Jewish Democrat from Maryland, has joined a group of 34 Democratic lawmakers endorsing the Block the Bombs Act, aiming to restrict U.S. arms sales to Israel.

0 Israel Politics

Does the State of Israel Have a Case Against The New York Times?

Jed Rubenfeld in The Free Press · 18 Aug

The article explores the legal intricacies surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's threat to sue The New York Times for defamation following their controversial article claiming Gazans are dying of starvation.

0 Education Politics

Columbia University will screen prospective students for ‘civility’

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 14 Aug

Columbia University and several other prominent institutions are integrating a new element into their admissions process to evaluate prospective students' ability to engage in civil discourse amidst political tensions on campuses, particularly concerning issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Israel

North Carolina Democrat spurns AIPAC, in latest sign of party’s growing distance from Israel

Grace Gilson in JTA · 14 Aug

North Carolina Democrat Rep. Valerie Foushee has announced she will not accept AIPAC's donations for the 2026 elections, signaling a growing distance between the Democratic Party and its traditional pro-Israel stance.

0 Politics Communities

American Jewish support for Israel is cracking. Occupying Gaza may break it.

Rob Eshman in Forward · 12 Aug

American Jewish support for Israel is being tested as the possibility of Israel re-occupying Gaza becomes more likely.

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