Kentucky, United States

A Jewish Republican and Muslim Democrat are suddenly in a tight race for a special seat in Congress

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 27 Mar

A special House election in Florida pits Republican State Senator Randy Fine, a Jewish political figure, against Josh Weil, a Muslim Democrat.

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Creating Communities of Inquiry, Allyship, and Ethical Holocaust Education

Jill Abney, Janice W. Fernheimer, Lauren Hill, and Karen Petrone in Sources · 27 Mar

In Kentucky, where schools face legislative mandates for Holocaust education, educators grapple with the complexities of teaching such sensitive content ethically and effectively.

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Creating Communities of Inquiry, Allyship, and Ethical Holocaust Education

Jill Abney, Janice W. Fernheimer, Lauren Hill, and Karen Petrone in Sources · 27 Mar

In Kentucky, where schools face legislative mandates for Holocaust education, educators grapple with the complexities of teaching such sensitive content ethically and effectively.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Signal Scandal and the COVID Conmen

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 25 Mar

The podcast discusses a significant security breach involving a journalist unwittingly added to a Trump administration text chain about a military strike, highlighting issues of competence and accountability.

0 Politics Communities

Cincinnati rabbi disinvited from rally against Nazis over his support for Israel

JTA · 7 Mar

Rabbi Ari Jun, a prominent Zionist leader in Cincinnati, was disinvited from speaking at a rally opposing neo-Nazis and white supremacy due to his support for Israel.

0 Politics Israel

The House Vote and the Hostage Funerals

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 26 Feb

The episode discusses the U.S. House Republican majority's success in passing a resolution aimed at continuing Trump's legislative agenda, including significant tax cuts and budget plans.

0 Antisemitism Education

A Showdown in Massachusetts Schools over Antisemitism. Plus. . .

River Page in The Free Press · 17 Feb

Massachusetts schools are embroiled in controversy due to teaching materials accused of promoting antisemitic imagery.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

The war on the pediatrics ward: Inside the American Academy of Pediatrics’ battle with antisemitism

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 14 Feb

Dr. Mobeen Rathore, a prominent pediatrician in Florida, has faced backlash for sharing anti-Israel views on social media, raising concerns within the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) regarding antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What would Trump’s plan to shut down the Education Dept. mean for antisemitism investigations?

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 4 Feb

President Donald Trump is considering an executive order to significantly downsize or even abolish the Department of Education, which currently handles the majority of federal investigations into antisemitism, particularly in educational institutions.

0 Culture History

As a Jewish descendant of Carter G. Woodson, I cherish the history of the Black-Jewish alliance

Brennan Nevada Johnson in Forward · 4 Feb

Brennan Nevada Johnson reflects on her unique identity as a Black Jewish woman, particularly during Black History Month, as she discovers her connection to Carter G. Woodson, the founder of Black History Month.

0 Music Holocaust

Louisville Orchestra remembers its concertmaster with an opera he performed in a Nazi concentration camp

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 23 Jan

The Louisville Orchestra is commemorating its former concertmaster, Paul Kling, by performing the Holocaust-era opera 'Der Kaiser von Atlantis,' which he played in as a teenager at the Theresienstadt concentration camp.

0 Antisemitism Politics

A rabbi and his son were arrested for vandalizing a swastika mural. Are they heroes or hooligans?

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 10 Jan

In a highly polarizing incident, Zechariah Mehler and his father, a retired rabbi, were arrested for vandalizing a Milwaukee mural depicting a swastika inside a Jewish star, criticizing it as antisemitic and threatening.

0 Music History

His Music Survived. He Will Never Be Forgotten.

Jewdicious · 9 Jan

The article reflects on Viktor Ullmann, a Jewish Czech composer whose creativity flourished even during his imprisonment at the Theresienstadt Ghetto, where he composed the opera *Der Kaiser Von Atlantis*.

0 Politics Leadership

Trump’s Race Against the Clock

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 7 Jan

Donald Trump, having won the 2024 election with a strong mandate focusing on the economy and immigration, faces the critical transition period before inauguration, needing to finalize his cabinet and maintain an energized base.

0 Politics Israel

A look at the right-wing lawmakers that could constrain pro-Israel legislation in the new Congress

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 7 Jan

House Republicans, with a slim majority, face potential challenges in passing pro-Israel legislation due to objections from a faction of right-wing lawmakers.

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Trump Coming In, Biden Going Out

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 6 Jan

The episode dives into the political transitions as Trump is set to become president again and examines the cohesion within the Republican Party against the backdrop of legal challenges.

0 Television/Film Holidays

In This New Disney Hanukkah Episode of ‘SuperKitties’, The Spirit of the Holiday Shines Bright

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 18 Dec 2024

Disney's animated series, SuperKitties, features a charming Hanukkah episode titled "Hanukkah Rescue."

0 Politics Communities

Is Randy Fine, the pugnacious Florida lawmaker, the future of Republican Jewish politics?

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 6 Dec 2024

Randy Fine, a Jewish legislator from Florida, has become a controversial figure in Republican Jewish politics.

0 Politics Culture

How changing daylight saving time may impact Jews

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 4 Dec 2024

Benyamin Cohen explores the potential impacts on Jewish practices if the U.S. changes its daylight saving time observance.

0 Education Communities

Adapting Lessons Learned at Oxford for Hadassah Members

Wendy Kalman in Hadassah · 26 Nov 2024

Wendy Kalman, the new director of education and advocacy resources at Hadassah, shares her experience attending a conference in Oxford focused on combating antisemitism through education.

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More than 55 Jewish groups come out against terrorism bill that could threaten nonprofits

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 21 Nov 2024

In a controversial move, over 55 centrist and progressive Jewish organizations have united in opposition to the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, fearing it could give the US Treasury excessive power to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed as terrorist-affiliated without substantial evidence.

0 Education Culture

Trump plans to reinstate school prayer. Our readers remember times Christianity came up in class

Mira Fox in Forward · 12 Nov 2024

The discussion on the intersection of religion and public education resurfaces with President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to reinstate school prayer, challenging the 1962 Supreme Court decision on the issue.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Why HBCUs Are Key to Fighting Antisemitism

Sapir · 1 Nov 2024

The article explores the historical and evolving dynamics of Black-Jewish relations in the U.S., particularly focusing on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) like Howard University.

0 Politics Culture

Steve Speaks!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Oct 2024

The episode features a discussion with Steve Kornacki about the upcoming U.S. election, focusing on voter behavior patterns and potential swing states.

0 Politics Leadership

Utah Sen. Mike Lee breaks with his party on foreign policy

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 21 Apr 2023

Utah Senator Mike Lee has consistently broken from his Republican colleagues on foreign policy matters, notably opposing extensive U.S. involvement in Ukraine's conflict with Russia.

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