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Gaza and Trump have left the Jewish community at war with itself — and me with a bad case of alienation

Lucinda Rosenfeld in Forward · 26 Apr

Lucinda Rosenfeld's opinion piece explores the deepening rift within the Jewish community concerning Israel's actions in Gaza and the influence of U.S. politics, particularly under Trump.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Deborah Lipstadt says Trump’s campus antisemitism crackdown has ‘gone way too far’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 25 Apr

Deborah Lipstadt, the U.S. Antisemitism Envoy under the Biden administration, critiques elements of the Trump administration's approach to combating antisemitism on college campuses, specifically citing issues with due process regarding arrests and policy overreach.

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5 Jewish senators accuse Trump of using antisemitism as ‘guise’ to attack universities

Grace Gilson in JTA · 25 Apr

Five Jewish senators, including Chuck Schumer, have accused the Trump administration of exploiting the issue of antisemitism as a pretext to target universities, potentially undermining higher education under the guise of combating antisemitism.

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Campus protests fizzle out in 2025

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 24 Apr

In 2025, anti-Israel protests on U.S. college campuses have notably declined compared to previous years, spurred by stricter university policies and pressure from the Trump administration threatening funding cuts for unchecked antisemitic activities.

0 Culture Education

This New Podcast Features the Autistic Jewish Character My Kids and I Needed

Alli Thresher in Kveller · 23 Apr

Alli Thresher, director of digital content for PJ Library, shares the creation journey of a new podcast aimed at representing diverse Jewish stories, particularly focusing on featuring nuanced autistic characters.

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How Trump's attacks on the university target what has made America great for Jews

Suzanne Nossel in Forward · 23 Apr

Amid rising antisemitism on American campuses and broader societal tensions following the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Trump administration has targeted universities, accusing them of allowing antisemitic environments.

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Over 100 Chicago-area rabbis and cantors condemn Trump’s campus crackdown

Grace Gilson in Forward · 22 Apr

Over 100 Chicago-area rabbis and cantors have publicly condemned the Trump administration's actions on college campuses, highlighting concerns over the misuse of Jewish fears as a pretext for limiting civil liberties.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Harvard's Jewish president, in new lawsuit, says Trump crackdown has 'nothing to do' with fighting antisemitism

Louis Keene in Forward · 22 Apr

Harvard University President Alan Garber, who is himself Jewish, announced a lawsuit to block punitive measures from the Trump administration that claim to combat antisemitism but are argued to be unrelated.

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Harvard president: As a Jew, ‘I know very well’ that concerns about antisemitism are valid

Louis Keene in Forward · 22 Apr

Harvard University President Alan Garber, who is Jewish, announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block actions it claims are punitive and unjustified regarding antisemitism.

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Jewish Federations CEO privately opposed a Jewish open letter criticizing Trump’s campus arrests

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 21 Apr

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) CEO, Eric Fingerhut, opposed a joint statement by major Jewish groups criticizing the Trump administration's approach to antisemitism and its deportation of foreign student activists.

0 Holocaust Politics

Holocaust lessons are a lie we tell ourselves.

Future of Jewish · 21 Apr

The article by Josh Yunis examines the appropriation of Holocaust memory in contemporary political activism, particularly its use in the debate over Israel and Palestine.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Antisemitism Awareness Act Is Back

Rachel Rosenfield in Moment · 21 Apr

The Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA) has been reintroduced by Rep. Mike Lawler, aiming to define antisemitism to aid the Department of Education in investigating discrimination against Jewish students.

0 Politics Israel

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Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 21 Apr

Peter Beinart, in his communication about his book 'Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza,' highlights the disparity in attention between Jewish and Palestinian narratives in literature.

0 Politics Leadership

Chaos, Chaos Everywhere

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 21 Apr

The hosts of The Commentary Magazine Podcast delve into the chaos and internal conflicts within the Trump administration, exploring how leaks, infighting, and mismanagement at several federal agencies might affect the administration's stability and policy outcomes.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Is Donald Trump Breaking the Law? Seven Experts Weigh In. Plus. . .

The Editors in The Free Press · 21 Apr

This article surveys the controversial legal strategies pursued by President Donald Trump during the early days of his second term.

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The CJN Daily's political panel weighs in on the 2025 federal election

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 21 Apr

The CJN Daily episode features a political discussion with experts from various Canadian political backgrounds analyzing the potential impact of Canadian Jewish voters in the upcoming 2025 federal election.

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Trump Admin to Harvard: Where Is Your Antisemitism Report?

Maya Sulkin in The Free Press · 20 Apr

The Trump administration has increased pressure on Harvard University to release a report on antisemitism on its campus, demanding access to all documents related to the antisemitism task force's findings.

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Why can Harvard stand up to Trump? Because it didn't give in to pro-Palestinian student protests

Dany Bahar in Forward · 18 Apr

In a bold statement against the federal government's demands, Harvard University stood its ground, thanks largely to its substantial endowment.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish students, alumni decry ‘weaponization of antisemitism’ across country

Grace Gilson in JTA · 18 Apr

Jewish students and faculty across several U.S. universities, including Harvard and Brown, are expressing outrage over the Trump administration's threats to cut federal funding as a purported measure against antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish students, alumni decry ‘weaponization of antisemitism’ across country

Grace Gilson in JTA · 18 Apr

0 Sports Culture

Hapoel Tel Aviv nabs a European title, as 2 Jewish stars enter the NBA draft

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 18 Apr

Hapoel Tel Aviv made history by capturing their first EuroCup basketball title, defeating Gran Canaria, which promotes them to the top-tier EuroLeague, joining Maccabi Tel Aviv.

0 Television/Film Culture

18 questions for D’yan Forest, the world’s oldest female stand-up comedian

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 18 Apr

Dyan Forest, at 90, is recognized as the world's oldest female stand-up comedian by Guinness World Records.

0 Music Culture

Battling cancer, famed Jewish conductor Michael Tilson Thomas prepares for his last concert

Penny Schwartz in JTA · 17 Apr

Michael Tilson Thomas, legendary Jewish conductor and music director laureate of the San Francisco Symphony, is set to conduct his last concert at the age of 80, following the return of his aggressive brain cancer.

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Battling cancer, famed Jewish conductor Michael Tilson Thomas prepares for his last concert

Penny Schwartz in JTA · 17 Apr

0 Education Politics

Is This the End of Wokeism?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 17 Apr

In this opinion piece, the author critiques the perceived shift in American academia towards progressive, or 'woke,' ideologies, using Harvard University as a focal point.