New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

0 Philosophy Culture

Eric Suben in Lehrhaus · 5 May 2025

Exploring personal encounters through the metaphor of angels, Eric Suben reflects on how seemingly ordinary interactions have delivered profound messages at pivotal moments in his life.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Bill Cassidy leans in to fight antisemitism as chair of key Senate committee

Emily Jacobs in Jewish Insider · 30 Apr 2025

Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana and chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, is pushing key legislation to combat antisemitism on college campuses in the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel.

0 History Ethics

American Pharaohs

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr 2025

Allan Arkush reviews Richard Kreitner's book "Fear No Pharaoh," which examines the complex and often uncomfortable role American Jews had in the institution of slavery.

0 Education Antisemitism

ADL upgrades 19 colleges’ antisemitism ‘grades,’ as some enact new policies

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 4 Apr 2025

Several universities have taken action to improve their ratings in the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) annual assessment of their responses to antisemitism.

0 Ethics Communities

An Alternative to Antiracism

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The article critiques the modern antiracism movement, arguing that its focus on power dynamics and self-victimization is counterproductive and may lead to negative mental health outcomes.

0 Israel Jewish Law

How Israel Will Save Western Civilization, with Josh Hammer

Unorthodox · 27 Mar 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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

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

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 5 Feb 2025

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 Television/Film Politics

SNL has been joking about Israel for 50 years

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 5 Feb 2025

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 Politics Ethics

Confirming the Unconfirmable

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Jan 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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.

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