Michigan, United States

0 Sports Politics

Bruce Pearl opens NCAA postgame press conference by calling to ‘bring the hostages home’

Ben Sales in JTA · 24 Mar

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl used a significant NCAA postgame press conference to bring attention to Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli hostage held by Hamas, highlighting his support for Israel and Jewish identity.

0 Communities Language

Five cities now have regular meet-ups in Yiddish

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 23 Mar

Yugntruf has launched an initiative called Farbreng to create in-person gatherings for Yiddish speakers in cities like Boston, Chicago, Michigan, Montreal, and Toronto.

0 Sports Jewish Law

Israeli-American Michigan basketball star Danny Wolf is seeking glory in March Madness — and likely the NBA

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 20 Mar

Danny Wolf, a standout University of Michigan basketball player, is making headlines in March Madness as a top NCAA contender and prospective NBA first-round draft pick.

0 Sports Jewish Law

Israeli-American Michigan basketball star Danny Wolf is seeking glory in March Madness — and likely the NBA

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 20 Mar

Danny Wolf, a standout University of Michigan basketball player, is making headlines in March Madness as a top NCAA contender and prospective NBA first-round draft pick.

0 Ethics Communities

Buy Nothing Groups Make Me Nostalgic for the Orthodox Community Sharing Centers of My Youth

Ruthie Hollander in Kveller · 19 Mar

Ruthie Hollander reflects on how modern Buy Nothing groups on platforms like Facebook remind her of the gemachs of her Orthodox Jewish upbringing.

0 Sports Culture

3 of the 4 top NCAA basketball teams are coached by Jews. Here's our theory why

Menschwarmers · 19 Mar

Menschwarmers explores the Jewish connections in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, noting that three of the four top seeds are coached by Jews: Bruce Pearl, Todd Golden, and Jon Scheyer.

0 Communities Jewish Law

The Role of the Rabbi

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 18 Mar

The OU study on attrition within the observant Jewish community unexpectedly highlighted the significant role of rabbis and religious leaders in shaping individuals' religious experiences.

0 Antisemitism History

Columbia University hates the Jews.

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 17 Mar

Hana Raviyt Schank's essay discusses the rise of antisemitism at Columbia University following the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023, highlighting incidents of harassment and the university's inadequate response.

0 Sports History

Jewish March Madness

Jordan Poltorak in Moment · 17 Mar

Basketball has a rich history within Jewish communities, particularly since its rise in popularity on New York's Lower East Side after its invention.

0 Sports Communities

Jewish coaches lead 4 of 8 top seeds in the NCAA’s March Madness tournaments

Ben Sales in JTA · 17 Mar

As the NCAA March Madness tournaments commence, Jewish coaches are making significant marks with four of them leading top-seeded teams.

0 Politics Culture

Ten Years of Podcasting

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 Mar

On the tenth anniversary of the Commentary Podcast, Noah Rothman joins the panel to discuss current events such as Chuck Schumer's political maneuvers and the internal dynamics within the Democratic Party.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

TikTok’s Murray Hill Boy lovingly parodies frat boys, finance bros and their Jewish moms

Julia Gergely in JTA · 13 Mar

Max Cohen, known to his 200,000 TikTok followers as Murray Hill Boy, is gaining internet fame for his humorous depictions of Jewish culture, particularly through his parodies of New York City's Murray Hill scene, a hub for recent Jewish college graduates.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

When Life’s a Drag: A Look into the History of Jews & Cross-Dressing

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 10 Mar

The episode explores the relationship between Jews and the cross-dressing traditions, exemplified by Purim celebrations, and how these practices have influenced Jewish identity and broader cultural developments.

0 Politics Antisemitism

This mayor helped Trump win Arab American voters in Michigan. His reward: An ambassadorship.

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 10 Mar

Amer Ghalib, the mayor of Hamtramck, Michigan, has been nominated by President Trump to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Kuwait after aiding Trump's electoral success among Arab American voters in the state.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump’s Attack on Universities Rests on a Lie

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 10 Mar

Peter Beinart critiques the Trump administration's accusation against universities like Columbia University for fostering antisemitism, highlighting the irony given the presence of antisemitic attitudes within the administration's own support base.

0 Music Culture

How a Jewish kid from the Bronx shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, married Faye Dunaway and became the Zelig of rock 'n' roll

Jim Sullivan in Forward · 7 Mar

Peter Wolf, the former J. Geils Band lead singer, has penned a memoir titled "Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses."

0 Music Culture

How a Jewish kid from the Bronx shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, married Faye Dunaway and became the Zelig of rock 'n' roll

Jim Sullivan in Forward · 7 Mar

Peter Wolf, the former J. Geils Band lead singer, has penned a memoir titled "Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses."

0 Communities Leadership

Crisis response informed by prior experience: Your federation dollars at work

eJewishPhilanthropy · 5 Mar

Jewish federations have a long-standing partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel, utilizing donor contributions to respond effectively to crises both in Israel and globally.

0 Politics History

Elissa Slotkin, the Jewish Democrat chosen to rebut Trump, has a riveting family immigration story

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 4 Mar

Senator Elissa Slotkin, a Jewish Democrat from Michigan, prepares to deliver her party's response to President Trump's speech to Congress, a significant moment that reflects her status as a prominent voice in a politically divided state.

0 Politics Israel

Who is Sen. Elissa Slotkin, the Jewish ‘rising star’ speaking for Democrats in response to Trump’s speech?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 4 Mar

Elissa Slotkin, a freshman senator from Michigan and one of the few Jewish women in the U.S. Senate, is set to deliver the Democratic response to President Trump’s address to Congress.

0 Politics Israel

Who is Sen. Elissa Slotkin, the Jewish ‘rising star’ speaking for Democrats in response to Trump’s speech?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 4 Mar

Elissa Slotkin, a freshman senator from Michigan and one of the few Jewish women in the U.S. Senate, is set to deliver the Democratic response to President Trump’s address to Congress.

0 Politics Israel

Who is Sen. Elissa Slotkin, the Jewish ‘rising star’ speaking for Democrats in response to Trump’s speech?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 4 Mar

Elissa Slotkin, a freshman senator from Michigan and one of the few Jewish women in the U.S. Senate, is set to deliver the Democratic response to President Trump’s address to Congress.

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 Israel

Why Trump Treats Zelensky Differently than Netanyahu

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 3 Mar

Peter Beinart examines why Donald Trump treated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with hostility while being supportive towards Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

0 Sports Communities

YU Maccabees head to NCAA DIII men’s basketball tournament for first time since 2022

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 3 Mar

Yeshiva University's Maccabees have secured a place in the NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament after winning the Skyline Conference championship against the Farmingdale State Rams, marking their return to the tournament since 2022.

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