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0 Politics Holidays

Promised Podcast · 13 Mar

The Promised Podcast tackles the absence of an active Israeli diplomatic stance on the future of Gaza amid varied international proposals, including direct U.S. negotiations with Hamas.

0 Politics Holidays

The “Horror Vacui” Edition

Promised Podcast · 13 Mar

The Promised Podcast tackles the absence of an active Israeli diplomatic stance on the future of Gaza amid varied international proposals, including direct U.S. negotiations with Hamas.

0 Culture Communities

Looking Back 50 Years (Gulp), Purim Spoofs Tell A Tale

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 13 Mar

Gary Rosenblatt reflects on his long history of crafting Purim Spoofs, nostalgic yet aware of the challenges in contemporary satire amidst current global and Jewish crises.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Mezuzahs, a Symbol of Jewish Identification and Allyship

Alexandra Lapkin Schwank in Hadassah · 11 Mar

Philanthropist Manette Mayberg experienced a spiritual awakening regarding the protective power of mezuzahs after a guest's accident at her home in 2014.

0 Jewish Law Education

Calling everything a crisis is bad for the Jews

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 7 Mar

Jodi Rudoren critiques the pervasive use of the term "crisis" by organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League in their campus alerts, arguing it can desensitize and foster a perpetual state of fear among Jewish communities.

0 Communities Politics

Trump’s climate policies and disaster-response cuts must be a wake-up call for Jewish communities

eJewishPhilanthropy · 4 Mar

Jewish communities face an existential threat due to climate change, with Trump's policy rollbacks exacerbating vulnerabilities.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Orthodox pro-Israel group to honor Steve Bannon after backlash for his straight-armed gesture

Ben Sales in Forward · 1 Mar

An Orthodox pro-Israel group, Israel365, is set to honor Steve Bannon despite backlash for a gesture at CPAC that resembled a Nazi salute and his controversial remarks about American Jews.

0 Communities Israel

Lizzy Savetsky: Becoming a Jewish Influencer and Israel Advocate [Outreach 4/5]

18forty · 25 Feb

Lizzy Savetsky discusses her journey to becoming a prominent Jewish influencer, emphasizing her pivot from fashion to advocacy for Israel.

0 Education Politics

A Progressive Education Nonprofit’s Silence on Gaza - Facing History & Ourselves, which is known for its model lessons on genocide, has angered staff and disappointed teachers with its refusal to provide resources about Gaza.

Alex Kane in Jewish Currents · 25 Feb

Facing History & Ourselves, a nonprofit known for its educational resources on genocide and human rights, faces internal and external criticism for its handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict.

0 Communities Philosophy

David Bashevkin on Orthodox Jews and the American Religious Revival

Tikvah · 21 Feb

Rabbi David Bashevkin, speaking with Jonathan Silver, explores the evolving spiritual dynamics within American Orthodox Judaism amidst broader religious trends in the U.S. and the recent challenges facing Israel.

0 Education Ethics

2/22/25 – Shiur 503 – “Recharging Ambition”: How We Can Inspire an Un-Motivated Generation

Halacha Headlines · 21 Feb

Discussion centers on motivating a seemingly apathetic generation within Jewish communities, focusing on developing personal responsibility and ambition.

0 Politics Israel

What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Why is Israel handing Gaza back to Hamas?

What Matters Now · 19 Feb

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the emotional impact of the Bibas family's captivity, how Hamas uses hostage release ceremonies to manipulate perceptions, and the complex political landscape surrounding Israeli negotiations with Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Why is Israel handing Gaza back to Hamas?

What Matters Now · 19 Feb

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the emotional impact of the Bibas family's captivity, how Hamas uses hostage release ceremonies to manipulate perceptions, and the complex political landscape surrounding Israeli negotiations with Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

Is AIPAC’s big bet on Sarah Elfreth paying off?

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 13 Feb

AIPAC, the well-known pro-Israel lobbying group, is confronting unexpected challenges after heavily investing in Sarah Elfreth's congressional campaign.

0 Politics Israel

Is AIPAC’s big bet on Sarah Elfreth paying off?

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 13 Feb

AIPAC, the well-known pro-Israel lobbying group, is confronting unexpected challenges after heavily investing in Sarah Elfreth's congressional campaign.

0 Politics Education

A grant to study Hebrew is ‘woke DEI,’ Ted Cruz says

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 12 Feb

Senator Ted Cruz has labeled a grant studying linguistic differences between Hebrew and English as an instance of "woke" Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) funding.

0 Television/Film Culture

Natalie Portman to Star in New Lena Dunham Movie ‘Good Sex’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 11 Feb

Natalie Portman is set to star in the upcoming film "Good Sex," directed by Lena Dunham.

0 Education Politics

A Supreme Court case could pave the way for publicly funded Jewish day schools

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 10 Feb

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond could significantly impact religious education funding, including for Jewish day schools.

0 Politics Leadership

Mark His Words

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Feb

Mark Halperin discusses the early days of Trump's second term, highlighting the unprecedented speed and direction of his administration's actions, which leave both supporters and opponents scrambling.

0 Politics Education

Trump directs Health and Human Services to investigate medical schools for antisemitism

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 5 Feb

President Donald Trump has expanded the scope of federal investigations into perceived campus antisemitism beyond the Department of Education to include the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

0 Politics Education

Federal health department to investigate medical schools over pro-Palestinian graduation protests

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 5 Feb

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under a directive from former President Donald Trump, is expanding Title VI investigations into alleged antisemitism beyond the Department of Education, specifically targeting elite medical schools like Harvard and Columbia.

0 Sports Antisemitism

The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame wants to resonate with younger audience. Here's how

Menschwarmers · 5 Feb

The hosts of Menschwarmers discuss the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame's efforts to resonate with younger audiences through a rebrand and enhanced digital presence.

0 Politics Israel

American Jewish leaders grieve as Hamas terrorists convicted of murdering their friends go free

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 5 Feb

The release of Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has left many American Jewish leaders, particularly those with personal connections to victims of past terrorist attacks, feeling conflicted and grieving.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What would Trump’s plan to shut down the Education Dept. mean for antisemitism investigations?

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 4 Feb

President Donald Trump is considering an executive order to significantly downsize or even abolish the Department of Education, which currently handles the majority of federal investigations into antisemitism, particularly in educational institutions.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What would Trump’s plan to shut down the Education Dept. mean for antisemitism investigations?

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 4 Feb

President Donald Trump's proposed executive order to shut down or significantly restrict the Education Department could have a substantial impact on the investigation and handling of antisemitism complaints in educational institutions.

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