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Barney Frank’s final warning on Israel: ‘America’s effort should be to support the opposition to Netanyahu’

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 20 May

Barney Frank, a prominent progressive figure and former U.S. congressman, used his final days to voice strong opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies.

0 Communities Antisemitism

A third emancipation for American Jewry requires a Jewish civil rights movement

eJewishPhilanthropy · 6 May

Jewish history in the West has seen cycles of emancipation, retrenchment, and renewal, with periods granting rights followed by periods of restriction and subsequent renewal.

0 History Culture

In 3 centuries of Southern Jewish life in the Big Easy, no easy way to be Jewish

PJ Grisar in Forward · 24 Mar

Nicholas Lemann's memoir, "Returning: A Search for Home Across Three Centuries," explores his family's history as assimilated Jews in the American South, contrasting their aristocratic lifestyle with their Jewish roots.

0 Communities Education

‘Dialogue’ isn’t enough to fix what ails campuses. Jewish students like us need more.

JTA · 12 Oct 2025

Jewish college students Ari and Maya, attending Harvard and McGill respectively, describe the challenges of increased campus polarization, particularly after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

0 Politics Antisemitism

California Jewish groups say Trump $1B demand of UCLA ‘does not make Jewish students safer’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 12 Aug 2025

California's leading Jewish organizations, led by the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC), have opposed a $1 billion demand from the Trump administration for UCLA to address federal antisemitism allegations.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Divine Election and Its Contradictions

Sapir · 11 Aug 2025

The article explores the complex and often contradictory concept of Jewish chosenness within traditional texts, highlighting tensions between unconditional divine election and the conditional nature of this relationship as depicted in the Bible.

0 Antisemitism Education

Columbia adopts Israel-related antisemitism definition as it negotiates with Trump administration

Grace Gilson in JTA · 16 Jul 2025

Columbia University is adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism as part of efforts to address concerns over antisemitic incidents on its campus.

0 Antisemitism Education

Trump administration finds Harvard violated Jewish students’ civil rights, threatens termination of all federal funding

Grace Gilson in JTA · 30 Jun 2025

The Trump administration has accused Harvard University of violating the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli students, citing inadequate responses to antisemitic incidents on campus.

0 Culture Language

That time Yiddishists met extraterrestrials a short while ago in a galaxy not far away

Clara Shapiro in Forward · 7 Jun 2025

Clara Shapiro reflects on her surreal summer experience at the Steiner Program, where a group of eclectic students immersed themselves in Yiddish language and culture at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts.

0 Politics Education

Trump’s Illegal Cuts to University Funding, Explained - The administration is using Title VI to justify the suspension of federal grants, while completely leapfrogging the legal process.

Alex Kane in Jewish Currents · 5 Jun 2025

The Trump administration's unprecedented cuts to federal university funding have targeted pro-Palestinian activism, labeled as antisemitic by Trump.

0 Politics Antisemitism

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

Grace Gilson in JTA · 18 Apr 2025

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 Literature Holidays

Escape Goat

Jeremy Dauber in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr 2025

Jeremy Dauber explores "One Little Goat," a graphic novel by Dara Horn and Theo Ellsworth, that offers a unique twist on the Passover Seder.

0 Communities Politics

The Media are Broken. Here’s What Could Be Next

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

In an essay exploring the challenges facing the media landscape, the author examines the decline of trust and credibility in the current media environment, specifically criticizing its hostility towards Israel and the Jewish community.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump administration freezes research funding to Princeton amid antisemitism investigations

Grace Gilson in JTA · 1 Apr 2025

The Trump administration has frozen federal research funding to Princeton University amid investigations into alleged antisemitism on campus, joining other Ivy League institutions like Harvard and Columbia facing similar actions.

0 Israel Politics

How Do Young American Jews Define Being Pro-Israel?

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 1 Apr 2025

In the article, young American Jews articulate what it means to be pro-Israel, particularly in light of increasing tensions and antisemitic rhetoric on college campuses post-October 7, a key date reflecting recent escalations in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

0 Communities History

Remembering a global genealogist, a Romanian survivor, B'nai Brith's CEO and more community builders recently lost

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 19 Mar 2025

This episode honors five Canadian Jewish leaders from various provinces who have recently passed away, each leaving behind a significant impact on their communities through advocacy, philanthropy, and public service.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What does Chuck Schumer’s new book actually say about antisemitism on the left?

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 18 Mar 2025

Senator Chuck Schumer's new book, "Antisemitism in America: A Warning," attempts to address the complex landscape of antisemitism on the left, particularly in relation to Israel.

0 Culture Israel

Why Dual Loyalty is Good for the Jews, with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz

Unorthodox · 13 Mar 2025

Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz argues in favor of embracing dual loyalty for American Jews, advocating for simultaneous loyalty to both America and Israel as a harmonious concept.

0 Antisemitism Education

The Unseen Child Trauma from Antisemitism

Boston JCRC in JCRC Boston Leaders Unplugged · 6 Mar 2025

Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern discusses the trauma caused by antisemitism, especially among Jewish children, and the dismissive responses that compound this trauma.

0 Leadership Culture

Here is the link to my one-hour Zoom interview with Rabbi David Wolpe

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 27 Feb 2025

Gary Rosenblatt presents a compelling interview with Rabbi David Wolpe, exploring pressing issues such as the rise of anti-Semitism on campus, notably at Harvard, and the strategic directions for Jewish philanthropy.

0 Politics Education

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

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 5 Feb 2025

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.

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Not Even A Jewfro Can Save You, Mark Zuckerberg

Basha Lox in New Voices · 3 Feb 2025

Basha Lox's article critiques Mark Zuckerberg’s recent actions and image changes, linking them to his controversial relationship with Donald Trump and problematic public behavior.

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Harvard settles major antisemitism lawsuits with promises to police anti-Zionist speech and forge Israeli partnership

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 22 Jan 2025

In response to allegations of antisemitism, Harvard University has resolved lawsuits with Jewish organizations by committing to address anti-Zionist rhetoric, increase its study of antisemitism, and forge partnerships with Israeli educational institutions.

0 Politics Israel

#364 - Dr. Dan Schueftan: Middle East Break Down 2025

Two Nice Jewish Boys · 8 Jan 2025

Dr. Dan Schueftan provides an analysis of Israel's contemporary security challenges, focusing on its military and geopolitical strategies following recent developments in the Middle East.

0 Politics Antisemitism

American Jews skeptical of Trump’s ability to combat antisemitism, new survey shows

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 6 Jan 2025

A recent survey conducted by the Jewish People Policy Institute reveals that a majority of American Jews are skeptical about President-elect Donald Trump's ability to tackle the rising tide of antisemitism and manage the Israeli-Palestinian conflict effectively.

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