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Civics Education for American Jews: Conversation with Mark Gottlieb and Rivka Press Schwartz

Aaron Dorfman in Sources · 27 Mar

This article features a conversation moderated by Aaron Dorfman with Mark Gottlieb and Rivka Press Schwartz about the importance and challenges of civics education for American Jews.

0 Politics Education

Beware an administration that bellows 'English Only' and 'America First' while decimating education

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 22 Mar

Aviya Kushner reflects on the potential cultural and social impacts of an executive order by President Trump to shut down the U.S. Department of Education and prioritize English as the official national language.

0 Television/Film Politics

Why indie cinemas are embracing 'No Other Land' — even as U.S. distributors are staying away

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 18 Mar

"No Other Land," an Oscar-winning documentary about Israeli and Palestinian activists working to save the West Bank village of Masafer Yatta from demolition, faces controversy in the U.S., particularly in Miami Beach where the city commission is considering ending funding for a cinema screening the film.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump refused to visit Columbia after antisemitic campus protests, new book claims

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 24 Feb

According to Michael Wolff's new book, President Donald Trump declined an invitation to visit Columbia University to support Jewish students amid antisemitic protests, choosing instead to meet supporters elsewhere in New York.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump’s pick for antisemitism task force previously blamed him for incidents targeting Jews

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 4 Feb

Leo Terrell, once a critic of Donald Trump's alleged impact on rising antisemitism, has been appointed to head a new Department of Justice task force on antisemitism.

0 Sports Culture

14 athletes and personalities inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 24 Jan

The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame recently announced its 2025 class, inducting 14 remarkable athletes and media figures from diverse sports worldwide.

0 Politics Culture

The Wrath of Rothman

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Jan

Noah Rothman discusses his Commentary Magazine cover piece "A Clockwork Blue" about the evolution of political violence on the left and the perils of excusing violent actions in political discourse.

0 Sports Communities

Jewish hockey player Ozzy Wiesblatt’s unlikely journey to the NHL

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 10 Jan

Ozzy Wiesblatt, at 22, made headlines for his debut with the NHL's Nashville Predators, marking a significant milestone in his and his family's journey.

0 Antisemitism Education

The Antisemitic Virus Infecting America's Education System

Toni Airaksinen in Future of Jewish · 5 Jan

Antisemitism has evolved from a fringe sentiment to a pervasive issue within America's education system, manifesting in both institutional policies and individual behaviors.

0 Politics Culture

Worst Case Scenarios and

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 31 Dec 2024

The podcast delves into the topic of American political parties and the slim likelihood of a new third party arising due to systemic and historical constraints, while also touching upon societal tensions and pop culture, such as the categorization of 'Die Hard' as a Christmas movie.

0 Music Culture

A comprehensive guide to the best Hanukkah songs of all time, from 'I have a little dreidel' to the latest Wicked parodies

Jenny Singer in Forward · 18 Dec 2024

Jenny Singer's article in the Forward provides a comprehensive guide to Hanukkah music, showcasing a variety of songs that span genres and languages.

0 History Holocaust

A survivor kept the key from a German synagogue destroyed on Kristallnacht. 86 years later, the relic is returning home.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 10 Nov 2024

In a powerful gesture of remembrance and historical continuity, the key to a synagogue in Bielefeld, Germany, destroyed during Kristallnacht in 1938, has been returned to its original community 86 years later.

0 Politics Leadership

The Trump Triumph

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 6 Nov 2024

The hosts discuss Donald Trump's unexpected electoral victory in 2024, comparing it to his 2016 win, and analyze the political climate that led to this outcome.

0 Politics Leadership

Trump’s Triumphant Return

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Nov 2024

In a surprising political revival, Donald Trump has scored a comeback victory against Kamala Harris, securing a rare non-consecutive re-election as U.S. president, an achievement last seen with Grover Cleveland.

0 Politics Culture

Vibes and Polls and Predictions, Oh My!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Nov 2024

The Commentary Magazine Podcast discusses the upcoming election with a focus on the divergence between poll predictions and public sentiment, considering both Kamala Harris's and Donald Trump's standings.

0 Politics Culture

Vibes and Polls and Predictions, Oh My!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Nov 2024

The Commentary Magazine Podcast discusses the upcoming election with a focus on the divergence between poll predictions and public sentiment, considering both Kamala Harris's and Donald Trump's standings.

0 Politics Culture

Vibes and Polls and Predictions, Oh My!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Nov 2024

Debate surrounds the potential outcomes of the upcoming election, with a focus on unexpected poll results and their implications.

0 Politics Culture

Scott Galloway vs. the World

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 19 Jan 2024

Scott Galloway discusses the media and geopolitical narratives surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting shifts in global perceptions of Israel as a brand and the role of social media platforms like TikTok.

0 Politics Culture

Scott Galloway vs. the World

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 19 Jan 2024

Scott Galloway discusses the changing global perception of Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas, highlighting how media and generational shifts influence this view.

0 Culture Holidays

Forget ‘Chosen,’ Jews are the ‘Thanksgiving people’

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 25 Nov 2021

Thanksgiving resonates deeply with Jewish culture not just because it's a secular holiday, but because of its intrinsic theme of gratitude, which is central to Jewish identity.

0 Politics Israel

A day in the Bronx with a DNC vice chair running for Congress

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 6 Mar 2020

Michael Blake, a South Bronx native and current state assemblyman, is vying to represent New York's 15th congressional district with a formidable campaign marked by notable endorsements, including actress Alfre Woodard.

0 Television/Film Culture

‘When Harry Met Sally’ Is Turning 30 — 16 Facts About The Making Of The Movie

Forward · 16 Apr 2019

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the romantic comedy "When Harry Met Sally," directed by Rob Reiner and starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, remains a beloved film, enhanced by the creative genius of Jewish screenwriter Nora Ephron.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Who Is Sholom Rubashkin, Explained

Forward · 22 Dec 2017

Sholom Rubashkin was a key figure in a contentious legal battle after being sentenced to 27 years for bank fraud related to his kosher meatpacking business, Agriprocessors.

0 Politics Israel

Senate Committee Passes Protective Measure to Fight BDS

Jewish Insider · 30 Jun 2016

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has passed the Combating BDS Act of 2016, a measure allowing state and local governments to divest public funds from entities participating in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.

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