New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

0 Israel Jewish Law

How Israel Will Save Western Civilization, with Josh Hammer

Unorthodox · 27 Mar

Josh Hammer discusses his book 'Israel and Civilization' with Liel Leibovitz, positing that the future of Western civilization is intricately tied to the success of Israel and the Jewish people.

0 Antisemitism History

Columbia University hates the Jews.

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 17 Mar

Hana Raviyt Schank's essay discusses the rise of antisemitism at Columbia University following the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023, highlighting incidents of harassment and the university's inadequate response.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

TikTok’s Murray Hill Boy lovingly parodies frat boys, finance bros and their Jewish moms

Julia Gergely in JTA · 13 Mar

Max Cohen, known to his 200,000 TikTok followers as Murray Hill Boy, is gaining internet fame for his humorous depictions of Jewish culture, particularly through his parodies of New York City's Murray Hill scene, a hub for recent Jewish college graduates.

0 Food Holidays

Cardamom-Rose Iced Coffee

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 11 Mar

Leah Koenig shares her reflections on finding joy during Purim, a time of celebration, highlighting the parallels of the holiday with the festive spirit of Mardi Gras.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

When Life’s a Drag: A Look into the History of Jews & Cross-Dressing

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 10 Mar

The episode explores the relationship between Jews and the cross-dressing traditions, exemplified by Purim celebrations, and how these practices have influenced Jewish identity and broader cultural developments.

0 Music Culture

This Jewish musician is bringing a jazzy, New Orleans-style spin to Broadway classics

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 4 Mar

Benny Lipson, a Jewish musician from Los Angeles, uniquely merges the vibrant sounds of New Orleans jazz with Broadway classics through his one-man Broadway Brass Band.

0 Communities History

Jewish Geography

Sapir · 1 Mar

Jewish history has been marked by migrations and expulsions, notably the expulsion from Spain in 1492, when Sultan Bayezid II welcomed Jewish refugees, contrasting the expulsion by Ferdinand.

0 Sports Culture

Why isn’t Domantas Sabonis playing in the All-Star Game?

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 14 Feb

The article highlights various Jewish sports stories, from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory to Jewish representation in major sports events.

0 Politics Communities

A century-old Zionist group is being rebooted with a new motto: ‘Jews fight back’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 11 Feb

The article examines the revival of Betar, a century-old Zionist organization, being revived under the leadership of public relations executive Ronn Torossian.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A century-old Zionist group is being rebooted — and wants Jews to ‘fight back’ on the street

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 11 Feb

A century-old Zionist group, Betar, has been reactivated by PR executive Ronn Torossian, focusing on confronting antisemitism with aggressive tactics rather than legal or educational responses.

0 Politics Television/Film

Trump at the Super Bowl

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 10 Feb

The episode critically examines the political dynamics of Trump's appearance at the Super Bowl and his administration's strategies towards federal overspending, including Doge's controversial role in targeting federal agencies.

0 Politics Culture

Super Bowl performer ejected after displaying Palestinian/Sudanese flag that said ‘Gaza’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 10 Feb

During the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in New Orleans, a performer was ejected for unveiling a flag featuring the Sudanese and Palestinian flags with the words "Sudan" and "Gaza."

0 Sports Culture

3 Jewish angles for Super Bowl Sunday

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 9 Feb

With the Super Bowl approaching, this article explores several Jewish-related narratives surrounding the event.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Robert Kraft’s new Super Bowl ad enlists Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg to fight ‘all hate’

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 6 Feb

Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) has released a Super Bowl ad featuring Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg to promote unity against hate.

0 Television/Film Politics

SNL has been joking about Israel for 50 years

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 5 Feb

Saturday Night Live (SNL) has a long history of incorporating humor about Israel into its sketches, starting with its very first episode in 1975.

0 Television/Film Politics

What if Israel and Georgia switched places? SNL’s 1975 premiere proposed peace through land swap

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 5 Feb

In its first episode in 1975, Saturday Night Live featured a comedic short film by Albert Brooks envisioning a land swap between Israel and the state of Georgia, aired as a parody of media coverage of geopolitical issues.

0 Politics Ethics

Confirming the Unconfirmable

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Jan

The Commentary Magazine Podcast covers the contentious Senate confirmation hearings of RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, probing their suitability for roles in the Trump administration.

0 Communities Jewish Law

UPDATE: How to Be a Jew … in Los Angeles right now

Unorthodox · 15 Jan

Los Angeles is facing severe challenges with ongoing wildfires that have devastated homes and synagogues, prompting an outpour of community support and highlighting the struggle with feelings of helplessness and loss.

0 Communities Jewish Law

UPDATE: How to Be a Jew … in Los Angeles right now

Unorthodox · 15 Jan

Wildfires in Los Angeles have upended daily life, with numerous Jewish families and synagogues among those affected.

0 Communities Jewish Law

How to Be a Jew … in Los Angeles right now

Unorthodox · 11 Jan

In the midst of devastating wildfires across Los Angeles, Rabbi Beau Shapiro discusses with the hosts how the Jewish community is responding and finding ways to cope with unprecedented loss.

0 Politics Culture

Fire Fighting

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 9 Jan

The podcast discusses the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, analyzing local political responses and how they might shape California's future governance.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The New Orleans attack is what ‘globalising the intifada’ means

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Jan

In the aftermath of a terrorist attack in New Orleans by ISIS-inspired Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the conversation on terrorism and its global links, particularly concerning Jewish communities, has intensified.

0 Politics Antisemitism

An Ugly American

Emes Ve-Emunah · 3 Jan

The piece critically examines the controversial rhetoric of Candace Owens, a conservative political commentator, focusing on her anti-Israel and antisemitic remarks.

0 Politics Torah

We Can't Let Down Our Guard

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 3 Jan

Addressing the resurgence of Islamism as a global threat requires a strategic focus, both internationally and domestically.

0 Politics Torah

Terrorism, Islamism, and the Democrats

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 2 Jan

Faced with the aftermath of two terrorist incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas, the panel examines how fragmented leadership and differing narratives on Islamic terrorism are affecting the United States' political landscape, especially with respect to the Democratic Party and President Biden.

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