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0 Communities History

Central Park’s Wollman Rink, which the Trump Organization hopes to run again, was named for this Jewish family

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 26 Mar

Central Park's Wollman Rink, named after a philanthropic Jewish family, is the focus of a new bidding war for operational rights.

0 Politics Leadership

Inside the Miami conference giving rabbis a safe space to be Zionists

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 21 Mar

Zionism: A New Conversation, a Miami conference organized by the Leffell Foundation, provided a refuge for 125 rabbis from across the political spectrum to openly support Zionism and strategize responses to dwindling pro-Israel sentiment among young clergy.

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 Culture Israel

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

Unorthodox · 13 Mar

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 Politics Antisemitism

Dr. Bhattacharya Comes to Washington. Plus. . .

River Page in The Free Press · 6 Mar

The article provides a deep dive into multiple topics currently buzzing in the political sphere.

0 Politics Culture

Why are Christians obsessed with Queen Esther?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 5 Mar

Queen Esther's narrative has found a unique resonance among Christian communities, particularly as a symbol of moral strength in contemporary conservative political issues.

0 Politics Antisemitism

In race for Jewish votes, NYC mayor candidate Brad Lander unveils plan to counter antisemitism

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 3 Mar

New York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander, drawing on his Jewish heritage and progressive activism, has unveiled a plan to combat antisemitism in response to a rise in hate crimes against Jews, which constituted 54% of all such crimes in NYC last year.

0 Education Antisemitism

Colleges fare better on average as ADL grades them on antisemitism for a second time

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 3 Mar

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has released its second annual report card on how colleges handle antisemitism and anti-Israel activism, showing an improvement in many institutions' grades.

0 Communities History

Jewish Geography

Sapir · 1 Mar

Jewish history has been marked by migrations and expulsions, notably the expulsion from Spain in 1492, when Sultan Bayezid II welcomed Jewish refugees, contrasting the expulsion by Ferdinand.

0 Politics Israel

A congregational rabbi said there were no innocents in Gaza. The blowback was fierce.

Louis Keene in Forward · 27 Feb

Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham of Congregation Bnai Amoona in St. Louis faced significant backlash from Jewish and Muslim communities after posting a controversial statement on Facebook, claiming there were no innocent civilians in Gaza.

0 Literature Culture

10 Jewish highlights and controversies from 100 years of The New Yorker

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 24 Feb

Celebrating The New Yorker's centennial, this piece explores its significant engagement with Jewish themes and contributors.

0 Communities Education

Since Oct. 7, Washington University in St. Louis has quietly opened its doors to Jewish students leaving uncomfortable campus environments

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 19 Feb

Following the October 7 Hamas attacks, Washington University in St. Louis has discreetly opened its doors to Jewish students seeking refuge from antisemitic environments on their previous campuses.

0 Politics Israel

Is AIPAC’s big bet on Sarah Elfreth paying off?

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 13 Feb

AIPAC, the well-known pro-Israel lobbying group, is confronting unexpected challenges after heavily investing in Sarah Elfreth's congressional campaign.

0 Politics Television/Film

Trump at the Super Bowl

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 10 Feb

The episode critically examines the political dynamics of Trump's appearance at the Super Bowl and his administration's strategies towards federal overspending, including Doge's controversial role in targeting federal agencies.

0 Politics Culture

Super Bowl performer ejected after displaying Palestinian/Sudanese flag that said ‘Gaza’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 10 Feb

During the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in New Orleans, a performer was ejected for unveiling a flag featuring the Sudanese and Palestinian flags with the words "Sudan" and "Gaza."

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 Communities Politics

‘I’m not waiting until they come to round us up’: Transgender Jews and their families search for safety as Trump takes aim at their rights

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 31 Jan

Faced with increasing threats to transgender rights under President Trump's administration, transgender Jews like Russel Neiss and his family are searching for safe havens that respect both their gender identity and Orthodox Jewish lifestyle.

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 History Politics

These are all the rabbis who have spoken at US presidential inaugurations

JTA Staff in JTA · 20 Jan

The article offers a historical overview of the rabbis who have participated in U.S. presidential inaugurations, beginning with Rabbi Samuel Thurman in 1949 at President Truman's ceremony.

0 Politics Culture

The Wrath of Rothman

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Jan

Noah Rothman discusses his Commentary Magazine cover piece "A Clockwork Blue" about the evolution of political violence on the left and the perils of excusing violent actions in political discourse.

0 Politics Culture

Worst Case Scenarios and

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 31 Dec 2024

The podcast delves into the topic of American political parties and the slim likelihood of a new third party arising due to systemic and historical constraints, while also touching upon societal tensions and pop culture, such as the categorization of 'Die Hard' as a Christmas movie.

0 Politics Israel

House elects Brian Mast, U.S. army veteran who assisted Israeli soldiers as a civilian volunteer, to lead Foreign Affairs Committee

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 10 Dec 2024

Florida Rep. Brian Mast, a staunch pro-Israel Republican and former U.S. army combat veteran, has been elected to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

0 Politics Culture

Syrians Deserve Freedom. So Do Palestinians.

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 9 Dec 2024

Peter Beinart reflects on the necessity of freedom for both Syrians and Palestinians, arguing that while the removal of Assad is celebrated, genuine freedom for Palestinians remains elusive.

0 Gender/Identity Torah

How to Read the Torah from a Trans Perspective (Even If You Aren’t Transgender)

Sources · 4 Dec 2024

Rabbi Elliot Rose Kukla's book, "The Soul of the Stranger: Reading God and Torah from a Transgender Perspective," explores how transgender perspectives can illuminate new understandings of the Torah.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Gender-Care Whistleblowers Go to Court. Plus. . .

Madeleine Kearns in The Free Press · 4 Dec 2024

The article delves into two significant cases surrounding gender-affirming care currently unfolding in U.S. courts.

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