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Indiana synagogue that shaped Reform movement is sold — and will become a coffee shop, event space

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 5 May

The historic 1867 Ahavas Achim synagogue in Lafayette, Indiana, known for its significant role in the Reform movement, has been sold and is set to become a coffee shop and event space.

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Indiana Jews race to reclaim a synagogue that shaped the Reform movement

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 24 Feb

In Lafayette, Indiana, a campaign to reclaim the historic 1867 synagogue of Ahavas Achim is underway, reflecting a significant chapter in the Reform movement's history.

0 Leadership Politics

Rejecting Kahanists and rebuffing anti-Zionists, a new leader of the New Israel Fund makes its case for liberal democracy

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 16 Jan

Mickey Gitzin, the newly appointed interim president of the New Israel Fund (NIF), steps into his role amid increasing polarization over Israel’s democratic identity and growing anti-Zionist sentiment.

0 Politics Israel

Pete Buttigieg shifts tone on Israel following backlash over supportive comments

Grace Gilson in JTA · 15 Aug 2025

Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Transportation Secretary and potential 2028 presidential contender, reversed his stance on U.S. policy towards Israel following backlash from prominent Democrats.

0 Leadership Jewish Law

Aryeh Simon // Adar Currency Services/Adar Global • Change 86

Nesanel Gantz in Ami · 14 May 2025

Aryeh Simon, originally from Los Angeles, transitioned from a life of Torah study to becoming a businessman, addressing the costly and delayed process of wiring money to Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Why Trump Treats Zelensky Differently than Netanyahu

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 3 Mar 2025

Peter Beinart examines why Donald Trump treated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with hostility while being supportive towards Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.