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0 Politics Culture

Syrians Deserve Freedom. So Do Palestinians.

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 9 Dec

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

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

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

0 Politics Culture

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 2 Dec

Peter Beinart reflects on the climate of fear in America, especially among influential figures hesitant to publicly critique former President Donald Trump.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish Derangement Syndrome

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 Nov

Jewish Derangement Syndrome is a term used to describe the disproportionate and often irrational criticism of Israel, Zionism, and Jewish history, which persists across intellectual circles, social media, and academia.

0 Ethics Politics

Brutalizing the Stranger

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 18 Nov

Peter Beinart reflects on Jewish teachings from Parshat Vayera, connecting them to contemporary issues of immigration and xenophobia in the U.S.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Curse of Neglecting the Jews

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 7 Nov

Joshua Hoffman's article discusses how the neglect of Jewish contributions has historically led to significant setbacks for societies like Spain, Germany, and the Soviet Union.