Louisiana, United States

How the Antisemitism Awareness Act fell apart

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 20 Dec

The Antisemitism Awareness Act, initially promising due to its bipartisan support and passage in the House, faced obstacles in the Senate, ultimately stalling as the legislative session ended amidst a government funding crisis.

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How changing daylight saving time may impact Jews

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 4 Dec

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

0 Communities Israel

Honoring Israel’s Lone Soldiers This Thanksgiving: Celebrating Service and Sacrifice Away from Home

People of the Pod · 26 Nov

Lone soldiers Kerren Seidner and Nate LeRoy share their experiences serving in the IDF without family in Israel and highlight the support they receive from organizations like Ach Gadol, which provides mentorship.

0 Communities Israel

Honoring Israel’s Lone Soldiers This Thanksgiving: Celebrating Service and Sacrifice Away from Home

People of the Pod · 26 Nov

Lone soldiers Kerren Seidner and Nate LeRoy share their experiences serving in the IDF without family in Israel and highlight the support they receive from organizations like Ach Gadol, which provides mentorship.

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Texas A&M’s Sam Salz cherishes his first taste of DI college football — and the opportunity to inspire fellow Orthodox Jews

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 22 Nov

Sam Salz, an Orthodox Jewish student at Texas A&M, recently made his debut in Division I college football under unique circumstances.

0 Education Communities

Texas Jews are ‘deeply concerned’ about Christian material in proposed public school curriculum

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 22 Nov

Texas Jewish communities, led by figures like Rabbi Mara Nathan and Jewish organizations, are voicing strong concerns over the state’s proposed public school curriculum, Bluebonnet Learning, which is criticized for promoting Christian theology.

0 Politics Education

What a Trump second presidency will mean for school prayer, campus antisemitism and other education issues Jews care — and worry — about

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 14 Nov

Following Donald Trump's reelection, concerns are rising among Jewish communities regarding education policies that could intensify religious elements in public schools and affect separation of church and state.

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana’s law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 12 Nov

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, ruling it unconstitutional under the First Amendment.

0 Education Ethics

School prayer timeline: The evolution of prayer in schools, from Founding Fathers to President Trump's commitment to bringing it back

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 12 Nov

Benyamin Cohen's article traces the history and legal battles over prayer in U.S. public schools, beginning from the creation of the First Amendment in 1791, which set the groundwork for church-state separation.

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How Marc Chagall mastered color and made Jewish painting kosher

Simi Horwitz in Forward · 11 Nov

Marc Chagall, the renowned Belorussian-born French Jewish artist, is celebrated in the exhibition 'Dreaming in Color: Chagall and His Circle' at the M.S. Rau Gallery in New Orleans.

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The Southern Resurrection of Mah Jongg

Daci Platt in Kveller · 1 Nov

Mah jongg, traditionally a Chinese game, has seen a resurgence among various communities, particularly older Jewish women in the U.S. Recently, the game has gained unexpected popularity in the American South, notably among younger, non-Jewish women, turning it into a preppy social activity with a distinct Southern flair.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Why HBCUs Are Key to Fighting Antisemitism

Sapir · 1 Nov

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.

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Kwanzakkah: A way to celebrate dual heritage, and combat hate

TaRessa Stovall in Forward · 23 Dec 2022

The concept of 'Kwanzakkah,' a blend of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations, seeks to honor dual heritage for those who are both Black and Jewish, while also serving as a countermeasure to racism and antisemitism.

0 Literature Philosophy

At 89, Cormac McCarthy has created his first Jewish characters — not that it matters

Jackson Arn in Forward · 19 Dec 2022

In his latest novels, "The Passenger" and "Stella Maris," Cormac McCarthy introduces his first Jewish characters, Bobby and Alicia Western.

0 History Culture

Once upon a time, Jewish pirates ruled the seas

Forward · 3 Feb 2021

Jewish pirates historically roamed the seas, particularly in the Caribbean, from the 17th to 19th centuries.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Who Is White Nationalist Leader Richard Spencer?

Forward · 19 Oct 2017

Richard Spencer is a prominent figure in white nationalist circles, known for promoting a white ethno-state in the United States.

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