Maine, United States

Maine Senate candidate comes under fire for Nazi-style tattoo

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 21 Oct 2025

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a Marine veteran and Democrat, is embroiled in controversy over a tattoo on his chest that has been identified as resembling a Nazi symbol.

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Graham Platner says ‘I am not a secret Nazi’ after photos of his tattoo emerge

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 21 Oct 2025

Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, is embroiled in controversy over a tattoo on his chest resembling a Nazi Totenkopf.

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Graham Platner says ‘I am not a secret Nazi’ after photos of his tattoo emerge

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 21 Oct 2025

Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, is embroiled in controversy over a tattoo on his chest resembling a Nazi Totenkopf.

0 Communities Holidays

In my small town, ‘that Jewish hut’ has turned Sukkot into a cross-cultural shelter of peace

Rabbi Rachel Isaacs in JTA · 6 Oct 2025

Rabbi Rachel Isaacs recounts how the small Jewish community in Waterville, Maine, has successfully turned their local Sukkot celebration into a multicultural event fostering community inclusivity and collaboration.

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Can an interfaith couple be buried together in a Jewish cemetery?

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 29 Sep 2025

The issue of burial for interfaith couples in Jewish cemeteries varies widely depending on the religious affiliation and policies of the cemetery.

0 Culture Holidays

What Should I Wear For The Jewish High Holidays?

Daci Platt in Kveller · 16 Sep 2025

As the Jewish High Holidays approach, the transition to fall weather inspires discussions about appropriate attire for these significant days.

0 Politics Israel

Mamdani calls for a permanent end to NYC investments in Israel Bonds

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 7 Sep 2025

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, has voiced his intention to support the city's permanent divestment from Israel Bonds, aligning with outgoing city comptroller Brad Lander's decision in 2023 to stop investing in these government debt securities.

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At the Jewish Museum of Chicago, anti-Zionist Jewish artists explore identity and dissent

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Aug 2025

The Jewish Museum of Chicago, founded by Gabriel Chalfin-Piney-Gonzlez in 2023, is a unique initiative aiming to create a space for Jewish artists, particularly those who are anti-Zionist, to express and connect.

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Visiting Days

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 19 Aug 2025

The crew of The Commentary Magazine Podcast offers travel recommendations across America, highlighting lesser-known destinations perfect for exploration.

0 Politics Ethics

Poster Children of Gaza’s Hunger Crisis Are Actually Suffering from Other Illnesses. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 18 Aug 2025

Viral images of starving children from Gaza, prominently featured in major media outlets, have been misrepresented according to a Free Press investigation.

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Dems Who Hate Israel—and Sydney Sweeney

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 31 Jul 2025

The episode explores the significant political shift as 27 Democratic senators vote against aid to Israel, questioning the future of bipartisan support for the Jewish state.

0 Communities Holocaust

Julia Hyman, 27-year-old Midtown Manhattan shooting victim, mourned at Central Synagogue

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 30 Jul 2025

The article recounts the poignant memorial service at Central Synagogue for Julia Hyman, a 27-year-old Jewish woman who was tragically killed in a mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan.

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How Jon Stewart evolved on Israel — at least on ‘The Daily Show’

PJ Grisar in Forward · 29 Jul 2025

Jon Stewart, former host of "The Daily Show," has openly discussed and critiqued Israel's actions over the years, highlighting how his viewpoints have evolved on air alongside changing events in Gaza.

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A voice for his generation, Tom Lehrer found laughter even in the most sensitive aspects of Jewish life and history

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 29 Jul 2025

Tom Lehrer, the American Jewish singer-songwriter who passed away at 97, masterfully infused Yiddishkeit into his satirical music, honing a tradition of Jewish cabaret performers who entertained with sharp socio-political commentary.

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.

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This Jazz Age nightclub launched Rudy Vallée, silenced a Jewish tenor — and hosted boozy prohibition soirées with Amelia Earhart

Laurie Gwen Shapiro in Forward · 11 Jul 2025

During the Jazz Age, New York's Heigh-Ho Club became a notable, if often controversial, hotspot due to its themed ambiance and unusual personalities behind it, particularly George Palmer Putnam and Captain Don Dickerman.

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What Zohran Mamdani has actually said about Jews, Israel and antisemitism

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 2 Jul 2025

Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, has sparked controversy due to his positions on Israel, antisemitism, and Jewish issues.

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Democrats Are Not Proud to Be American

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 1 Jul 2025

Gallup's recent report shows that a mere 36% of Democrats express pride in being American, a number that fluctuates based on political power dynamics, contrasting sharply with 92% of consistently proud Republicans.

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Zohran Mamdani belongs to the Democratic Socialists of America, a leading critic of Israel. Here’s what to know.

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 30 Jun 2025

Zohran Mamdani's unexpected victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor has brought attention to his affiliation with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), known for its controversial stance on Israel.

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No Jews allowed: White supremacists are building a segregated community in Arkansas, but is it legal?

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 30 Jun 2025

A white supremacist group named Return to the Land is attempting to establish a segregated community in Arkansas, explicitly banning Jews and other non-whites.

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The New Face of the Democratic Party?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 26 Jun 2025

Zohran Mamdani, known for his strong anti-Israel stance, has been nominated as the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, highlighting a potential shift in the Democratic Party's traditional support for Israel.

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Rabba Yedida and the taxonomy of orthodoxy

Bonjour Chai · 26 Jun 2025

Rabba Yedida Eisenstat, a recent graduate of Yeshivat Maharat, joins her co-hosts to discuss her ordination and the challenges and opportunities of women in Orthodox clergy roles.

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6/14/25 – Shiur 516 – The irreligious and Yayin Nesech Clearing up common misconceptions

Halacha Headlines · 11 Jun 2025

The episode delves into the prohibitions surrounding Yayin Nesech (wine handled by non-Jews) and examines the potential implications for non-religious Jews, especially in regard to Sabbath observance, with significant insights from leading rabbis.

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Those Penguins and Those Kids from Gaza: “Man is Wolf to Man”

guestpost in Jewschool · 30 May 2025

Set against the backdrop of the Seeds of Peace Camp and later ventures, this narrative weaves a personal story of friendship and cross-cultural bonding between the narrator, an American connected with the Seeds of Peace program, and Mohammed, a Palestinian professor from Gaza.

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Those Penguins and Those Kids from Gaza: “Man is Wolf to Man”

guestpost in Jewschool · 30 May 2025

Set against the backdrop of the Seeds of Peace Camp and later ventures, this narrative weaves a personal story of friendship and cross-cultural bonding between the narrator, an American connected with the Seeds of Peace program, and Mohammed, a Palestinian professor from Gaza.

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