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0 Culture Holidays

These New Kids Books Make the Best Hanukkah Gifts

Alexandra Lapkin Schwank in Hadassah · 20 Nov

A curated collection of children's books, ideal for Hanukkah gifting, brings themes of friendship, family, and community to life.

0 Art Culture

A Black artist and a Jewish artist mock the KKK in a new Jewish Museum show

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 17 Nov

At the Jewish Museum in New York, the exhibition "Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston" showcases powerful art tackling racism and antisemitism.

0 Sports Culture

Is Jake Paul Jewish? The boxer fighting Mike Tyson live on Netflix has Jewish ancestry.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 15 Nov

Jake Paul, a multi-talented YouTube star and professional boxer, identifies with a rich tapestry of ethnic backgrounds, including Jewish ancestry.

0 Music Culture

For Matisyahu, Being Jewish Is an Obsession Again

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 14 Nov

Matisyahu, once celebrated as a Haredi reggae artist, has undergone numerous personal and musical transformations throughout his career.

0 Art Politics

They created a musical about the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. Today's activists are listening

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 12 Nov

"We Live in Cairo," a new musical by the Lazour brothers, follows six American University of Cairo students during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, reflecting themes of youth activism, democracy, and hope.

0 Politics Leadership

Who's Whispering in Trump's Ear?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Nov

The episode discusses key appointments in Trump's incoming administration, particularly focusing on the likely roles of Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador and Tom Homan as Border Czar, and their potential implications for U.S. foreign and immigration policy.

0 Holocaust Communities

A reunion project for Holocaust survivors and their families runs a race against time

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 9 Nov

The Holocaust Reunion Project, founded by genealogists Jennifer Mendelsohn and Adina Newman, is actively working to reconnect Holocaust survivors and their families through DNA testing and genealogical research.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Man carrying weapons and protest manifesto against Gaza war tried to enter U.S. Capitol on Election Day

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 7 Nov

On Election Day, Austin M. Olson was apprehended at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center after being found with weapons, fuel, and a manifesto critical of the U.S. government's role in the Israel-Hamas war.

0 Politics Culture

Did the Democrats Gaslight Themselves?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Nov

The panel discusses the Democratic Party's blame game following Kamala Harris's concession speech and the implications of Donald Trump's election victory in 2024.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Picture This: Chapter 28

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 6 Nov

Estee navigates a turbulent situation involving her friend Ayala and Ayala's troubled relationship with Pinny.

0 Politics Leadership

With harassment and intimidation expected, 'poll chaplains' work to keep calm on Election Day

Mira Fox in Forward · 5 Nov

Rabbinical student Rafi Ellenson joined a group of faith leaders in Pennsylvania to serve as 'poll chaplains' during the contentious 2024 U.S. elections.

0 Education Communities

Lessons learned from a day school endowment success story

eJewishPhilanthropy · 5 Nov

Torah Academy, a Jewish day school in Boston, secured a $1 million endowment thanks to a pivotal meeting with philanthropist George Krupp.

0 Communities Politics

When colleges shut down their ‘Gaza solidarity sukkahs,’ they prompted debates over anti-Zionist Jewish observance

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 1 Nov

A series of Gaza solidarity sukkahs, constructed by anti-Zionist Jewish groups on university campuses like Northwestern and NYU during the 2024 Sukkot holiday, sparked significant controversy and debates over Jewish observance and political expression.

0 Culture Politics

How ‘Gaza solidarity sukkahs’ became a flashpoint for debates about anti-Zionist Jewish observance

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 1 Nov

The article explores the controversial emergence of "Gaza Solidarity Sukkahs" built by anti-Zionist Jewish groups in the U.S. during Sukkot.

0 Literature Holocaust

Alice Hoffman Won’t Let Anne Frank Be Forgotten

Rahel Musleah in Hadassah · 31 Oct

Alice Hoffman's novel "When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary" explores Anne Frank's life before her family went into hiding, shedding light on the increasing pressures they faced under Nazi occupation.

0 Leadership Jewish Law

Courage: An indispensable quality of leadership

eJewishPhilanthropy · 31 Oct

Ron Wolfson reflects on the essential role courage plays in effective leadership, drawing insights from Darren Walker's essay on leadership risks and his own book on Jewish communal leadership.

0 Politics Culture

Steve Speaks!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Oct

The episode features a discussion with Steve Kornacki about the upcoming U.S. election, focusing on voter behavior patterns and potential swing states.

0 Politics Communities

The 2025 Legislation Shaping Jewish Life in Massachusetts

JCRC Boston in JCRC Boston Leaders Unplugged · 16 Sep

JCRC Boston celebrates significant successes in advocating for over $12 million in state budget allocations to benefit the Massachusetts Jewish community, with initiatives addressing antisemitism, genocide education, and nonprofit security.

0 Communities Politics

Meet the New Consul General

JCRC Boston in JCRC Boston Leaders Unplugged · 10 Sep

Benny Sharoni, the new Israeli Consul General to New England, discusses his excitement about building bridges between Israel and the Boston area, highlighting shared values in culture and technology.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Who Is White Nationalist Leader Richard Spencer?

Forward · 19 Oct 2017

Richard Spencer is a prominent figure in white nationalist circles, known for promoting a white ethno-state in the United States.

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