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Armin Rosen in Tablet · 27 Apr

Set in a near-future media landscape mired in a crisis of trust and purpose, the article examines the plight of Don Lemon, a former CNN anchor turned free speech martyr.

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A Lego on the seder plate: Temple Israel calls for new ritual object after attack

Grace Gilson in JTA · 1 Apr

Following a traumatic attack on Temple Israel in suburban Detroit, where an assailant attempted to drive a bomb-laden vehicle into the synagogue, the congregation is initiating a new tradition for the Passover seder: placing a single Lego block on the seder plate.

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Kaddish in the Bomb Shelter

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 31 Mar

Ruth Ebenstein shares her poignant experience of reciting the Mourner's Kaddish for her father's first yahrzeit amidst an ongoing missile attack in Southern Jerusalem.

0 Politics History

Why the 'No Kings' marches reminded me of Germany in 1933

Terrence Petty in Forward · 31 Mar

Terrence Petty draws a chilling comparison between the political climate in the United States during Donald Trump's second term and Germany in 1933, highlighting parallels with the No Kings marches against authoritarianism reminiscent of those under the Weimar Republic.

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Why the 'No Kings' marches reminded me of Germany in 1933

Terrence Petty in Forward · 31 Mar

Terrence Petty draws a chilling comparison between the political climate in the United States during Donald Trump's second term and Germany in 1933, highlighting parallels with the No Kings marches against authoritarianism reminiscent of those under the Weimar Republic.

0 Politics Ethics

Why America Never Learns

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 30 Mar

Peter Beinart reflects on America's continued entanglement in foreign conflicts, spotlighting the influence of pro-war think tanks on U.S. policy, particularly in the Middle East.

0 Politics Philosophy

Donald Trump is breaking all the scripts. What does the Talmud say about improvisational decision-making like his?

Deborah Barer in JTA · 27 Mar

This analysis by Deborah Barer draws parallels between the improvisational decision-making style of Donald Trump and the Talmudic notion of acting 'lifnim mi-shurat ha-din'—beyond the letter of the law.

0 Politics Israel

Democratic voter support for Israel plummets to historic low

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 16 Mar

Support for Israel among Democratic voters has significantly declined, with only 13% currently expressing a positive view, according to a new NBC News poll.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Letters to the Editor: Menopause and ‘Nobody Wants This’

Editor in Hadassah · 16 Mar

This collection of letters to the editor in Hadassah Magazine covers a diverse range of topics, reflecting issues of Jewish identity and broader societal concerns.

0 Antisemitism Politics

All the Lies Fit to Print

The Cholent in The Cholent · 13 Mar

The article discusses a series of recent antisemitic attacks and instances of biased media coverage related to Jewish communities and Israel.

0 Culture Politics

How a Jewish-owned yarn store knitted the symbol of the anti-ICE movement

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 12 Mar

The Needle & Skein yarn shop in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, became a hub of activism when Paul Neary, a designer at the shop, created the "Melt the ICE" hat pattern as a symbol of protest against ICE practices.

0 Politics Leadership

Why it’s hard for American Jews to talk about democracy — and why we absolutely must

JTA · 12 Mar

Amid threats to American democracy, mainstream Jewish leaders often hesitate to speak out due to fears of political division, narrow definitions of Jewish interests, and complex alliances.

0 Antisemitism Politics

At Republican antisemitism confab, Tucker Carlson is the villain — and JD Vance the unspoken question

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 11 Mar

At a recent Republican Jewish Coalition symposium on antisemitism, Tucker Carlson was prominently criticized, while Vice President JD Vance's ambivalence on antisemitic rhetoric raised eyebrows among attendees.

0 Politics Israel

AIPAC is targeting candidates who want to condition aid to Israel. Who has crossed its red line?

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 10 Mar

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and its affiliated PACs are increasingly targeting U.S. politicians who advocate conditioning aid to Israel on changes in Israeli behavior.

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When observant Jews gathered to challenge Israel orthodoxy, verbal sparring and walkouts ensued

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 10 Mar

The second annual Smol Emuni conference at Bnai Jeshurun in Manhattan gathered hundreds of observant Jews, providing a platform for those dissatisfied with the prevailing right-wing Orthodox discourse regarding Israeli and American politics.

0 Politics Holocaust

Keep the lamp on

eJewishPhilanthropy · 6 Mar

Rabbi Sid Schwarz reflects on the current state of immigration policy in the United States, urging a return to the values symbolized by the Statue of Liberty and echoing the Jewish imperative to care for the stranger.

0 Education Antisemitism

Want to counter antisemitism in K-12 education? Fund like a Qatari

eJewishPhilanthropy · 4 Mar

Addressing the rising antisemitism in K-12 education requires a strategic shift in Jewish philanthropy, taking lessons from how Qatar has successfully embedded its ideologies into American educational institutions.

0 Culture Politics

Purim gives us an imperative to resist authoritarianism. Here's how to start

Raquel Fernandez Makarov in Forward · 27 Feb

Purim, traditionally seen as a story of Jewish survival and triumph over evil, holds deeper meanings that resonate today, particularly in the face of authoritarianism.

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Purim gives us an imperative to resist authoritarianism. Here's how to start

Raquel Fernandez Makarov in Forward · 27 Feb

Purim, traditionally seen as a story of Jewish survival and triumph over evil, holds deeper meanings that resonate today, particularly in the face of authoritarianism.

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The cowboy hat-wearing Jewish lawyer running for governor of New Mexico

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 27 Feb

Sam Bregman, a Jewish lawyer and cowboy hat enthusiast, is running for governor of New Mexico.

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The cowboy hat-wearing Jewish lawyer running for governor of New Mexico

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 27 Feb

Sam Bregman, a Jewish lawyer and cowboy hat enthusiast, is running for governor of New Mexico.

0 Antisemitism Communities

As a YouTuber targets Orthodox communities, the right wrestles with its antisemitism problem

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Feb

YouTuber Tyler Oliveira has stirred controversy with videos targeting Orthodox Jewish communities, framing them as fraudulent drains on public resources.

0 Antisemitism Communities

After Minneapolis, a Youtuber comes for Jewish 'welfare queens'

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 25 Feb

In his Forward article, Arno Rosenfeld examines a troubling trend of online influencers spreading antisemitic rhetoric, highlighting YouTuber Tyler Oliveira's focus on Orthodox Jewish communities in Kiryas Joel and Lakewood.

0 Sports Gender/Identity

Jack Hughes’ Jewish Mom, Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, Is a Hockey Legend, Too

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 23 Feb

Ellen Weinberg-Hughes, the mother of NHL star Jack Hughes, is a celebrated figure in ice hockey, sharing in her family's Olympic triumph.

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February “Ask Me Anything” Tomorrow

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 23 Feb

Peter Beinart announces a live February Ask Me Anything (AMA) session scheduled for February 24th, designed for Premium subscribers.

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