Bloomington, Indiana, United States

0 Art History

My Favorite Aunt Was A Bold Artist Ahead of Her Time

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 27 Mar

Anna Walinska, a trailblazing artist, left an indelible mark with her prolific body of work, yet struggled with recognition both during her life and posthumously.

0 Culture Communities

"Who Are These Jews?" Ask One (Me)

Jewdicious · 31 Dec 2025

The article reflects on the author Michael Golden's experiences with cultural identity and his motivations for founding Jewdicious, a platform aimed at broadening understanding of Jewish life.

0 Education Israel

The strategic majority: Rethinking Israel engagement on campus

eJewishPhilanthropy · 17 Nov 2025

Amid rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on American college campuses, engaging students through career-oriented experiences offers a promising alternative to traditional responses like counterprotests and legal actions.

0 Education Politics

Indiana University removed its Jewish studies director. His replacement has ignited a firestorm over Israel.

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 13 Nov 2025

The appointment of Günther Jikeli as director of Indiana University's Jewish Studies program, replacing Holocaust scholar Mark Roseman, has sparked significant controversy due to Jikeli's strong pro-Israel stance.

0 Education Politics

In Indiana, a vaunted Jewish studies program is upended by red-state politics over Israel and speech

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 7 Nov 2025

Indiana University's renowned Borns Jewish Studies Program is embroiled in controversy following a sudden leadership change.

0 Gender/Identity Education

Woman’s Work

Olga Litvak in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Sep 2025

Olga Litvak reviews "The Woman Question in Jewish Studies" by Susannah Heschel and Sarah Imhoff, which explores systemic gender issues within Jewish studies.

0 Sports Culture

It Was All Too Fast, My Friend!

Aharon Schrieber in Tablet · 29 Aug 2025

Aharon Schrieber reflects on the unique role Lee Corso has played in college football and the broader cultural landscape through his tenure on ESPN's College GameDay.

0 Art Holocaust

For an 'adventuress' who memorialized the Holocaust in art, a long-awaited revival

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 26 Aug 2025

Anna Walinska, a Jewish artist originally from London who grew up in New York, is experiencing a revival in recognition for her impactful art depicting the Holocaust.

0 Politics History

For this historian, anti-Zionism is part of a hallowed Jewish tradition

Sheerly Avni in Forward · 21 Aug 2025

Sheerly Avni's article explores Benjamin Balthaser's new book, "Citizens of the Whole World: Anti-Zionism and the Cultures of the American Jewish Left," which traces the historical roots and resurgence of anti-Zionist sentiment within American Jewry.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Gloria Steinem, 91 Today, Still Fighting

Jewdicious · 25 Mar 2025

Gloria Steinem, a trailblazer in American feminism, celebrates her 91st birthday.

0 Sports Communities

Jewish coaches lead 4 of 8 top seeds in the NCAA’s March Madness tournaments

Ben Sales in JTA · 17 Mar 2025

As the NCAA March Madness tournaments commence, Jewish coaches are making significant marks with four of them leading top-seeded teams.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Standing Up To Hate

Jewdicious · 14 Mar 2025

Amid rising antisemitism following the events of October 7th, Amy Salman describes her personal experiences with antisemitic encounters from her college years to present-day New York City.

0 Education Communities

Having the courage to meet our moment

eJewishPhilanthropy · 6 Feb 2025

Paul Bernstein captures the essence of the Prizmah Conference, highlighting the courageous spirit embodied by Jewish day school leaders, educators, and alumni.

0 Culture Antisemitism

What It's Like Being Jewish, What Jews Are Really Like

Jewdicious · 30 Nov 2024

The article reflects on the editor of JEWDICIOUS's experiences of being Jewish, noting the dichotomy between Jews' welcoming nature and how they are perceived by outsiders.

0 Television/Film History

‘A Real Pain’ is Jesse Eisenberg’s love letter to Poland, the country his family left under duress

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 1 Nov 2024

Jesse Eisenberg's film, "A Real Pain," is a poignant and humorous exploration of Jewish identity, trauma, and reconnection with the past.

0 Holocaust Philosophy

Faustian Bargain

Ron Rosenbaum in Tablet · 10 Oct 2011

Alvin Rosenfeld's book "The End of the Holocaust" critiques the way the Holocaust has been portrayed in popular culture, arguing that it has been transformed from a unique atrocity into a generic lesson about human resilience and universal suffering.

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