New Hampshire, United States

0 Politics Israel

What is Elbit Systems, and why did LA synagogue protesters target it?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 4 Dec

Demonstrations erupted outside Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard Temple against Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense contractor.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances Yehuda Kaploun as antisemitism envoy, with some dissent

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 4 Dec

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, nominated as the U.S. antisemitism envoy, has advanced through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with a vote reflecting partisan tensions, particularly due to his associations with the Trump campaign.

0 Politics Leadership

The influencer couple selling Syria on Capitol Hill

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 10 Nov

Jasmine Naamou and Tarek Naemo, a married couple with substantial social media followings, have become prominent influencers on Capitol Hill, advocating for improved U.S.-Syria relations following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

0 Literature Culture

John Irving always felt like an outsider — is that all he thinks there is to Jewishness?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 3 Nov

John Irving's latest novel, "Queen Esther," intertwines themes of Jewish identity and outsider status.

0 Literature History

John Irving’s ‘Queen Esther’

Sandee Brawarsky in Hadassah · 3 Nov

John Irving's latest novel, "Queen Esther," explores Jewish history and identity through its protagonist, Esther Nacht, an orphan from Vienna who immigrates to New England and eventually participates in the Zionist movement in Mandatory Palestine.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Hitler Is Back in Style

Austin Petersen in Tablet · 23 Oct

The article explores the troubling trend of the liberty movement's ideological shift towards antisemitism and alt-right extremism, epitomized by a resurgence of pro-Hitler sentiments and conspiracy theories within some libertarian circles.

0 Art Education

The Ultimate Noah's Ark

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 19 Oct

Natan Slifkin highlights the development of the Noah's Ark exhibit at the Biblical Museum of Natural History, turning it into an elaborate display featuring artistic models from around the world.

0 Education Politics

MIT’s Jewish president rejects Trump’s offer of ‘priority’ funding in exchange for policy changes

Grace Gilson in Forward · 10 Oct

MIT President Sally Kornbluth, who is Jewish, has made headlines by becoming the first university leader to reject an offer from the Trump administration.

0 Philosophy Science

AI Has No Soul—So Why Did I Bare Mine?

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 5 Oct

Rivka Bennun Kay recounts her experiment with ChatGPT, exploring the dynamic of interacting with a soulless AI that helps mirror and refine her thoughts and insecurities.

0 Gender/Identity Education

Woman’s Work

Olga Litvak in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Sep

Olga Litvak reviews "The Woman Question in Jewish Studies" by Susannah Heschel and Sarah Imhoff, which explores systemic gender issues within Jewish studies.

0 Communities Politics

The Lakewood Paradox

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 28 Sep

Natan Slifkin examines the ideological contradictions within the American yeshivish community, particularly in the juxtaposition of reverence for charedi leaders (Gedolim) who oppose the IDF with support for charedi troops in the IDF.

0 Antisemitism Politics

1 killed in New Hampshire shooting where gunman reportedly yelled ‘Free Palestine’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 22 Sep

In New Hampshire, a shooting at the Sky Meadow Country Club during a wedding led to one death and two injuries.

0 Culture Politics

Comic Gianmarco Soresi mines his mixed Jewish background for laughs

Steve North in JTA · 15 Sep

Stand-up comedian Gianmarco Soresi draws humor from his mixed Jewish and Italian background, underscoring his identity as a cultural Jew.

0 Education Politics

A conservative curriculum has been approved for public schools in eight states. What does it teach about Israel and Jews?

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 21 Aug

The article discusses the controversial adoption of PragerU's curriculum across schools in eight U.S. states, emphasizing its conservative slant and focus on promoting Judeo-Christian values and a pro-Israel stance.

0 History Jewish Law

From Port Arthur to Portsmouth

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 19 Aug

The Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, a conflict ignited by imperial aspirations, dramatically impacted the Russian Jewish community.

0 Communities Leadership

How Jewish camp models the leadership our communities need

eJewishPhilanthropy · 12 Aug

Jewish camps have proven to be pivotal in fostering leadership and community resilience among young people.

0 Politics Education

Bard president Leon Botstein says Trump’s campaign against colleges follows ‘a classic antisemitic routine’

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 5 Aug

Leon Botstein, President of Bard College, critiques the Trump administration's approach to higher education, highlighting its impact on college leadership and international students.

0 Culture Television/Film

Adam Sandler’s Mom Was Sarah Silverman’s Nursery School Teacher

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 30 Jul

Sarah Silverman recently shared a charming anecdote about her nursery school teacher, who happened to be none other than Judy Sandler, Adam Sandler's mother.

0 Communities Culture

When the mishlachat arrived: The unplanned magic of Jewish peoplehood

eJewishPhilanthropy · 11 Jul

At Camp Yavneh, a spontaneous event unfolded that exemplified the essence of Jewish peoplehood.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Letters – Summer 2025

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 24 Jun

The summer 2025 letters section of JA Mag features reflections on various Jewish themes, including heartfelt reminiscences about Joe Lieberman by former Senator Gordon Humphrey, who praises Lieberman’s principles and sense of humor.

0 Politics Communities

It's Hard to Fix Big Things

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 12 Jun

The hosts engage in a complex debate about the challenges of illegal immigration in the United States, highlighting bipartisan failures and the potential impacts on the labor market, while drawing attention to systemic issues in government and how various political agendas impact policy reform.

0 Education Politics

Harvard Divinity School appoints professor who has criticized Zionism to new Jewish studies role

Grace Gilson in Forward · 9 Jun

Shaul Magid's appointment as a professor of modern Jewish studies at Harvard Divinity School has sparked debate due to his critical stance on Zionism.

0 Politics History

‘You’re Fired!’

Michael Lind in Tablet · 9 Jun

Donald Trump's returning presidency has initiated a controversial push to consolidate executive power by asserting the right to fire government employees, including those protected by independent agencies like the Federal Reserve and the SEC.

0 Antisemitism Communities

After terror, can Jews move forward without isolating?

Boaz Heilman in Forward · 4 Jun

Rabbi Boaz Heilman, reflecting on recent antisemitic attacks, including a Molotov cocktail assault in Boulder, Colorado, explores how Jewish communities can advance without succumbing to isolation.

0 Television/Film Culture

Sarah Silverman’s New Netflix Special Is a Gorgeous Ode to Her Jewish Parents

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 21 May

Sarah Silverman's latest Netflix special, "PostMortem," transforms the sorrowful experience of losing her father and stepmother into a touching and comedic tribute to her Jewish family.

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