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0 Communities Education

Rebecca Gratz (1781–1869)—A Life of Giving

Dr. Melissa R. Klapper in Jewish Action · 2 Jun

Rebecca Gratz was a pioneering figure in early American Jewish philanthropy and education.

0 History Jewish Law

Rediscovering Rebecca Gratz

Jeremy D. Popkin in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Mar

Rebecca Gratz, often hailed as the foremost American Jewish woman of the 19th century, was instrumental in shaping Jewish communal and philanthropic institutions in Philadelphia.

0 History Jewish Law

Rediscovering Rebecca Gratz

Jeremy D. Popkin in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Mar

Rebecca Gratz, an influential 19th-century American Jewish woman, is often remembered through the lens of legend and philanthropy.

0 Culture Television/Film

How a Kentucky-raised comic dodged a beer can and became a Jewish star

PJ Grisar in Forward · 11 Aug 2025

Comedian Ariel Elias' debut special, "A Jewish Star," available on YouTube, humorously explores her unique experiences as a Jew growing up in Kentucky.

0 Politics Israel

Bungling the Good Things

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Apr 2025

The episode delves into the ongoing challenges faced by the Trump administration in dealing with international relations, particularly concerning hostages with Hamas, negotiations with Iran, and diplomatic dynamics.

0 Politics Antisemitism

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

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 27 Mar 2025

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

0 Education Holocaust

Creating Communities of Inquiry, Allyship, and Ethical Holocaust Education

Jill Abney, Janice W. Fernheimer, Lauren Hill, and Karen Petrone in Sources · 27 Mar 2025

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 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 Communities

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.