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David Bashevkin in 18forty · 24 Jun

In this reflective piece, David Bashevkin responds to the provocative letter by David Magerman, which criticized American Jewish upbringing and advocated for relocating to Israel.

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In ‘Queen Esther,’ John Irving Gives Us a Powerful Jewish Heroine

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 30 Dec 2025

John Irving's latest novel, "Queen Esther," introduces readers to a vibrant Jewish heroine who endures profound loss and discrimination from a young age.

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Jews mobilized for Darfur 20 years ago. As violence surges again, where are they now?

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 Dec 2025

In the mid-2000s, the American Jewish community was deeply involved in advocating against the genocide in Darfur, Sudan, often drawing parallels to the Holocaust and invoking the principle of 'Never Again.'

0 Communities Ethics

Diversity under fire: What a multicultural hospital can teach the world

eJewishPhilanthropy · 11 Nov 2025

The Hadassah Medical Organization, a prominent Jerusalem-based hospital established by the Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization of America, demonstrates how culturally diverse teams can provide exemplary compassionate care amidst adversity.

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In a first, a ballot initiative to divest from Israel has won at the ballot box in Boston suburb

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 5 Nov 2025

In a historic vote, the Boston suburb of Somerville passed a non-binding resolution, Question 3, urging the municipality to divest from companies doing business with Israel, marking the first time such a proposal passed by popular vote in the U.S.

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In a first, a ballot initiative to divest from Israel has won at the ballot box, in Somerville, Mass.

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 5 Nov 2025

The city of Somerville, Massachusetts, marked a significant moment in U.S. municipal politics by becoming the first to pass a ballot initiative calling for divestment from Israel.

0 Literature Culture

John Irving always felt like an outsider — is that all he thinks there is to Jewishness?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 3 Nov 2025

John Irving's latest novel, "Queen Esther," intertwines themes of Jewish identity and outsider status.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Graham Platner, populist progressive running for Senate in Maine, reveals Nazi tattoo on his chest

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 Oct 2025

Graham Platner, a progressive Democratic candidate for the Senate in Maine, is facing controversy after admitting to having a Nazi tattoo, a Totenkopf, which he claims was acquired without knowledge of its significance while drunk.

0 Politics History

There’s a Jewish judge at the center of Trump’s Harvard showdown. Her grandfather escaped pogroms.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 22 Jul 2025

Judge Allison D. Burroughs is presiding over a case involving the Trump administration's threat to cut off billions in research funding to Harvard as a measure against alleged antisemitism on campus.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Ken Brodkin: A Shul Becomes Orthodox [Outreach 5/5]

18forty · 4 Mar 2025

Rabbi Ken Brodkin led the transition of Congregation B’nai Israel in Manalapan, New Jersey, to full Orthodox affiliation while maintaining a welcoming environment for Jews of all backgrounds.

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18 notable Jewish New Yorkers who died in 2024

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 30 Dec 2024

In 2024, New York City's Jewish community lost several notable figures who left lasting impacts across diverse areas, from arts to advocacy.

0 Communities Politics

Queer Jewish teens feel abandoned by LGBT groups that condemn Israel

Micah Bidner in JTA · 11 Dec 2024

Jewish LGBTQ+ teens are feeling increasingly alienated from queer organizations that have adopted strong pro-Palestinian stances, particularly after the October 7, 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict.

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 History Sports

50 years after the Munich Olympics massacre, families of the slain continue to grieve — and remember

Hillel Kuttler in Forward · 31 Aug 2022

Fifty years after the Munich Olympics massacre, the families of the 11 slain Israeli athletes and coaches continue to mourn and honor their loved ones.

0 Television/Film Culture

Frederick Wiseman Is Here

Sean Cooper in Tablet · 13 Sep 2017

Frederick Wiseman, a pioneering documentary filmmaker, is renowned for his in-depth explorations of American institutions, capturing the subtleties of power dynamics without commentary or narrative intrusion.

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