Maryland, 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.

0 Literature History

Review of Guardians of the Flame: A historical fiction about the wars of the Maccabim

Reviewed by Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 18 Dec

"Guardians of the Flame" by C. Cohen is a historical fiction novel centered on the Maccabean revolt against the Greeks, set in 164 BCE.

0 Education Leadership

A Pioneering Spirit

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Dec

Rabbi Meyer Fendel, the founding dean of the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (HANC), passed away at age 98, leaving behind a profound legacy in Jewish education.

0 Culture History

They were a kosher bakery success story — 80 years later, people are still trying to make a buck off their babka

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 17 Dec

The rise and transformation of Schick's Bakery from a small Borough Park institution to a multinational brand is chronicled through the history of its beloved babka.

0 Communities Culture

The American Israeli Post-October 7

Sandy Eller in Jewish Action · 17 Dec

In the aftermath of the October 7 terror attacks, American Israelis experienced a profound upheaval, prompting a significant shift in their engagement with Jewish communities in the United States.

0 Communities Leadership

Rethinking Outreach Post-October 7: Speaking with Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz

Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin in Jewish Action · 17 Dec

Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin interviews Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz about the post-October 7 Jewish identity awakening in the American and Israeli Jewish communities, drawing parallels and contrasts with the religious resurgence following the Six-Day War.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Reviews in Brief – Winter 2024

Rabbi Gil Student in Jewish Action · 17 Dec

Rabbi Gil Student reviews three seminal books touching on different aspects of Jewish thought and practice.

0 Politics Israel

Jeanne Shaheen, who has turned critical of Israel, becomes key foreign policy voice for Senate Dems

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 13 Dec

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, poised to become the leading Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has recently voted against certain U.S. military aid shipments to Israel, signaling a critical stance on some of Israel’s policies, particularly concerning the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

0 Politics Leadership

Challenges and opportunities for the Jewish members of the 119th Congress

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 12 Dec

The 119th U.S. Congress sees noteworthy developments for Jewish members, with representation remaining stable but significant changes within party dynamics and leadership roles.

0 Politics Leadership

What to expect from the 34 Jewish members of the next Congress

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 12 Dec

The upcoming U.S. Congress will see 34 Jewish members, with possible changes including the doubling of Jewish Republicans and new Jewish Democratic representatives.

0 Education Communities

When I fell behind in public school, it was time to think small

Lev Gottschalk in JTA · 10 Dec

Lev Gottschalk shares his educational journey as a Jewish teen navigating both public and Jewish private school environments.

0 Education Communities

When I fell behind in public school, it was time to think small

Lev Gottschalk in JTA · 10 Dec

Lev Gottschalk shares his educational journey as a Jewish teen navigating both public and Jewish private school environments.

0 Politics History

A Former President Presents Inconvenient Facts To Young Protesters

Jewdicious · 10 Dec

Former President Bill Clinton reflects on the complex history of Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations and the impact of Yasser Arafat's rejection of a peace deal in 2000.

0 Leadership Education

On Jewish Leadership

Sources · 4 Dec

The latest issue of "Sources" explores the multifaceted aspects of Jewish leadership, prompted by reflections on Rabbi David Ellenson's impactful contributions during his tenure as President of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.

0 Leadership Communities

Mission, Vision, and Jewish Philanthropic Leadership: A Conversation with Rachel Garbow Monroe and Paula B. Pretlow

Sources · 4 Dec

The conversation with Rachel Garbow Monroe and Paula B. Pretlow of The Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation explored their philanthropic vision and leadership dynamics.

0 Culture Television/Film

Natalie Portman Stars In the Best Jewish Thanksgiving Episode Ever Made

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 27 Nov

"Lady in the Lake," a limited series on Apple TV+ starring Natalie Portman, offers a rare and intricate portrayal of Jewish life through the lens of a 1960s Thanksgiving episode.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Deportations, lawsuits, increased scrutiny: How the Trump administration could handle campus antisemitism

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 27 Nov

Andrew Lapin's piece explores the ongoing challenges and political dynamics surrounding U.S. campus antisemitism, particularly under Title VI civil rights investigations.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Ask the Rabbis | Is Cremation Still Off Limits For Jews?

Moment in Moment · 26 Nov

Cremation has traditionally been considered off-limits in Jewish practice due to religious, cultural, and historical factors.

0 Antisemitism Culture

The Vanishing Antisemitism Taboo

Amy E. Schwartz in Moment · 25 Nov

The article reflects on a personal incident from 1996 when a concert performance sparked an impromptu reaction against antisemitism, illustrating the then-strong taboo in the United States.

0 Politics Leadership

Eleanor Holmes Norton: Make DC a State

Jacob Forman in Moment · 22 Nov

Representative Jamie Raskin and Eleanor Holmes Norton advocated for DC statehood during Moment Magazine's annual benefit, where Norton received the 2024 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Human Rights Award.

0 Politics Leadership

Serious Trump and Weird Democrats

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 22 Nov

The episode delves into the complexities surrounding Trump's transition, specifically focusing on his AG nominee Pam Bondi, and contrasts it with the peculiarities of the Kamala Harris campaign.

0 Politics Culture

Joshmentum: Across the United States, voters are embracing the Jewish Josh

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 Nov

In the 2024 U.S. election cycle, Jewish politicians named Josh have gained prominence, with Josh Stein winning the gubernatorial race in North Carolina, joining Josh Shapiro in Pennsylvania and Josh Green in Hawaii as Jewish governors.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jews in the Crosshairs Anew

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 21 Nov

The episode discusses the increasing international pressure on Israel, notably through the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant, and a movement within U.S. politics to reduce military support for Israel.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

The Transition and the Transgendered

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 20 Nov

The Commentary Magazine Podcast discusses Trump's controversial cabinet picks, Donald Trump's policy on transgender rights and its political implications.

0 Culture Education

Inbox: Issue 1037

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 19 Nov

A collection of reader responses in this issue of Mishpacha Magazine addresses various topics including education needs for children with ADHD, the role of soldiers in protecting Israel, and the challenges of satire in Jewish comics.

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