Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

0 Culture Food

Why Pastramakah should become the next great Jewish tradition

Charles Bock in Forward · 17 Dec 2024

Charles Bock introduces 'Pastramakah,' a whimsical tradition combining cultural Jewish humor and hearty pastrami feasting.

0 Communities Culture

The American Israeli Post-October 7

Sandy Eller in Jewish Action · 17 Dec 2024

In the aftermath of the October 7 terror attacks, American Israelis experienced a profound upheaval, prompting a significant shift in their engagement with Jewish communities in the United States.

0 Food Culture

Israel’s culinary ambassador Eyal Shani doubles South Florida footprint with new kosher restaurant

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 16 Dec 2024

Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani has expanded his culinary footprint in South Florida with the opening of a new kosher restaurant, Malka, in West Palm Beach.

0 Communities Politics

As the next mayor of Las Vegas, Shelley Berkley marks her ‘last hurrah’ in public office

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 2 Dec 2024

Shelley Berkley, a former congresswoman and notable advocate for Israel, returns to public office as the new mayor of Las Vegas after more than a decade.

0 Television/Film Culture

Can a Jew Direct a Christmas Movie?

Jewdicious · 26 Nov 2024

Ross Marks, a Jewish filmmaker, shares his journey of directing his first Christmas movie "Santa's Cousin," which intertwines his Jewish identity with universal themes of love and family.

0 Sports Communities

The Jewish Sport Report: Orthodox college football player Sam Salz is on a mission to inspire

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 22 Nov 2024

Orthodox college football player Sam Salz made history with Texas A&M, capturing the attention of Jewish sports fans.

0 Politics Leadership

Who's Whispering in Trump's Ear?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Nov 2024

The episode discusses key appointments in Trump's incoming administration, particularly focusing on the likely roles of Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador and Tom Homan as Border Czar, and their potential implications for U.S. foreign and immigration policy.

0 Politics Education

Trump’s election puts greater pressure on universities to crack down on antisemitism

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider · 8 Nov 2024

The re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has heightened expectations for universities to address rising antisemitism on campuses.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Beyond Trump and Harris: 7 congressional and governor’s races Jews should watch

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 4 Nov 2024

The article highlights congressional and gubernatorial races in which Jewish interests and voters play a crucial role.

0 Politics Communities

How rabbis in battleground states are approaching a razor-close election with enormous implications for Jews and for Israel

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 1 Nov 2024

Amid a highly contentious U.S. election, rabbis in battleground states face the challenge of guiding their communities through political polarization while maintaining neutrality.

0 Politics Culture

Steve Speaks!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Oct 2024

The episode features a discussion with Steve Kornacki about the upcoming U.S. election, focusing on voter behavior patterns and potential swing states.

0 Politics Israel

Kamala in the Baier's Den

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 17 Oct 2024

This episode discusses Vice President Kamala Harris's strategic appearance on Fox News with Bret Baier, analyzing her performance and the implications of her interview.

0 Sports Antisemitism

Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy beats up online troll who supports Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 19 Aug 2023

Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy, known for embracing his Jewish identity, took on an online troll, Ben, a supporter of Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, in a filmed mixed martial arts fight in Las Vegas.

0 Sports Culture

Gainesville’s Golden boy

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 6 Oct 2022

Todd Golden, recently appointed as the head coach of the University of Florida men's basketball team, is revitalizing Gators basketball by embracing his Jewish identity and connecting with the university's substantial Jewish community.

0 Culture Politics

Exploring the soul of America, one mile at a time

Melissa Weiss in Jewish Insider · 21 Jul 2020

Christopher Haugh and Jordan Blashek, two law school friends with differing political views, wrote "Union: a Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground" after embarking on road trips across America.

0 Culture History

The Secret Jewish History Of Sports Gambling

Forward · 14 May 2018

The overturning of a federal ban on state-authorized sports gambling by the U.S. Supreme Court has brought renewed attention to the significant and storied involvement of Jewish figures in the world of sports betting.

0 Communities Politics

Community | The JNF Is Helping The Israeli Government Steal A Palestinian Family’s House

Forward · 7 Feb 2018

Seth Morrison, a former supporter and member of the Jewish National Fund (JNF), criticizes the JNF and its Israeli counterpart Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL) for their attempts to evict the Sumarin family from their East Jerusalem home.

0 Politics Israel

Sheldon Adelson’s Bet on Trump Is Paying Off

Forward · 9 Jan 2017

Sheldon Adelson, the influential Republican donor, strategically supported Donald Trump in the final stages of the 2016 election, contributing $35 million to Trump's campaign despite previously betting on other GOP candidates.

0 Politics Communities

JNF Board Member Quits Over Evictions

Forward · 13 Dec 2011

Seth Morrison, a former board member of the Jewish National Fund (JNF), resigned in protest of the organization's involvement in the eviction of Palestinian families from East Jerusalem, particularly the Sumarin family from Silwan.

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