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The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 25 Mar

The podcast discusses a significant security breach involving a journalist unwittingly added to a Trump administration text chain about a military strike, highlighting issues of competence and accountability.

0 Education Antisemitism

How Universities Lost Their Way, With Cary Nelson

Unorthodox · 20 Mar

Cary Nelson discusses how universities have shifted from their foundational principles of free inquiry to embracing ideological conformity, driven partly by growing anti-Zionism.

0 History Politics

You should absolutely fear the Jews.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 18 Mar

Joshua Hoffman's piece emphasizes the historical resilience and strategic prowess of the Jewish people, culminating in contemporary Jewish influence on global platforms, including intelligence, military, diplomacy, and finance.

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 Politics Jewish Law

The Jewish guide to New York City's mayoral election

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 13 Mar

New York City's upcoming mayoral election presents a crowded field of candidates, including notable Jewish officials and allies, amid contentious debates influenced by the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Music Culture

At a memorabilia auction, Bob Dylan reunites with another noteworthy Bob — and the unsung women behind their careers

Jim Sullivan in Forward · 5 Mar

Bob Dylan and Bob Neuwirth, both seminal figures in the 1960s folk music scene, are center stage at a memorabilia auction, highlighted by Dylan's first demo tape from 1961 and various personal items.

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 Culture

Miriam, Jared, Josh: 5 Jewish takeaways from Michael Wolff’s insider account of the 2024 Trump campaign

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 26 Feb

Michael Wolff's latest book, "All or Nothing," provides insights into the Jewish aspects of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.

0 Television/Film Culture

In the brutality of 'The Brutalist,' a misunderstanding of the Jewish architect's experience

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 12 Feb

Benjamin Ivry critiques Brady Corbet's film "The Brutalist" for its portrayal of Jewish architects and misconceived interpretation of brutalism.

0 Sports Culture

3 Jewish angles for Super Bowl Sunday

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 9 Feb

With the Super Bowl approaching, this article explores several Jewish-related narratives surrounding the event.

0 Politics Communities

Strong resolve, weakened means: Jews try to keep focus on immigration and refugees under Trump 2.0

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 6 Feb

Rabbi Dan Kaiman and his congregation in Tulsa face a daunting challenge under President Trump's renewed immigration policies, which have frozen refugee resettlement grants.

0 Politics Communities

Jews have long been strong advocates for immigrants. Is that changing under Trump 2.0?

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 6 Feb

This piece examines the evolving role of Jewish advocacy groups concerning immigration, particularly in response to the intensified crackdowns under President Trump's administration.

0 Sports Culture

Jewish outfielder Harrison Bader is leaving the New York Mets

Lisa Keys in JTA · 6 Feb

Harrison Bader, a Jewish outfielder from Bronxville, New York, is transitioning from the New York Mets to the Minnesota Twins on a one-year, $6.25 million contract.

0 Sports Culture

Jewish outfielder Harrison Bader is leaving the New York Mets

Lisa Keys in JTA · 6 Feb

Harrison Bader, a Jewish outfielder from Bronxville, New York, is transitioning from the New York Mets to the Minnesota Twins on a one-year, $6.25 million contract.

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 Education

Trump administration opens antisemitism investigations at 5 universities, including Columbia and Berkeley

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 4 Feb

Amid rising concerns over antisemitism on college campuses, the Trump administration has initiated new Title VI civil rights investigations into five universities, including Columbia and UC Berkeley, for alleged antisemitic harassment.

0 Antisemitism Politics

One point of consistency amid Trump’s rapid changes: a drumbeat of federal campus antisemitism investigations

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 3 Feb

Amid the broader shifts in policies under President Trump, there is continuity in the federal commitment to combating campus antisemitism, as seen with the continuation and expansion of Title VI civil rights investigations into antisemitic incidents at universities.

0 Education Culture

Moment Debate | Should There Be Broad Limits on Teen Social Media Use?

Moment in Moment · 28 Jan

The Moment magazine debate explores whether there should be broad restrictions on teenagers' use of social media, with insights from Russell Shaw and Anya Kamenetz.

0 Sports Culture

14 athletes and personalities inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 24 Jan

The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame recently announced its 2025 class, inducting 14 remarkable athletes and media figures from diverse sports worldwide.

0 Politics Israel

Ken Martin emerges as front-runner in DNC chair battle by maintaining big tent

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 24 Jan

Ken Martin, the Minnesota state party chair, is a leading candidate for the Democratic National Committee chair position, noted for his adept handling of party divisions over Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Ken Martin emerges as front-runner in DNC chair battle by maintaining big tent

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 24 Jan

Ken Martin, the Minnesota state party chair, is a leading candidate for the Democratic National Committee chair position, noted for his adept handling of party divisions over Israel.

0 Antisemitism Israel

New Books Unravel Anti-Zionism

Bryan Schwartzman in Hadassah · 21 Jan

Bryan Schwartzman's article in Hadassah Magazine reviews two new books, Adam Kirsch's "On Settler Colonialism" and Jake Wallis Simmon's "Israelophobia."

0 Music Jewish Law

The complex Jewish past of Bob Dylan

Jewish Chronicle · 16 Jan

Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, has a multifaceted relationship with his Jewish heritage which has influenced his life and music over six decades.

0 Television/Film Music

Why I’ve made another film about Bob Dylan

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Jan

James Mangold, the filmmaker known for big-scale projects like Logan, has taken a daring step in creating a Bob Dylan biopic titled "A Complete Unknown".

0 Politics Israel

Pete Hegseth in confirmation hearing: ‘I’m a Christian and I robustly support the state of Israel'

PJ Grisar in Forward · 14 Jan

Pete Hegseth, nominated by Donald Trump for Secretary of Defense, expressed strong support for Israel and Christian Zionism during his Senate confirmation hearing.

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