New Hampshire, United States

0 Politics Leadership

Is JB Pritzker's very Jewish toughness the key to fighting Trump?

Rob Eshman in Forward · 29 Apr 2025

The article highlights Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's assertive political stance against former President Donald Trump, emphasizing his use of Jewish identity as a tool for resistance.

0 Communities Politics

Red paint coats Dartmouth building in pro-Palestinian protest

Grace Gilson in JTA · 29 Apr 2025

Prospective members of Dartmouth's Class of 2029 were met with red paint splattered on Dartmouth Hall, a protest against the school's investments in companies linked to Israel.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Heterodox Liberalism - Orthodox Liberalism

Emes Ve-Emunah · 29 Apr 2025

The article critiques the influence of liberalism within Jewish thought, especially when it aligns social justice closely with Judaism.

0 Politics Ethics

J.B. Pritzker accuses Trump of ‘disparaging the very foundation of Judaism’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 28 Apr 2025

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has openly criticized former President Donald Trump, accusing him of actions that undermine the core principles of Judaism and the Constitution.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Cornell and Northwestern to see nearly $2B frozen amid Trump’s antisemitism crackdown

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 9 Apr 2025

Cornell and Northwestern Universities, both led by Jewish presidents, are facing substantial funding cuts from the Trump administration as part of a broader crackdown on campuses allegedly mishandling antisemitism.

0 Philosophy Culture

Chariot and Saucer

Daniel Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr 2025

David J. Halperin's book, "Intimate Alien: The Hidden Story of the UFO," investigates the enduring American fascination with UFOs through the lenses of religious studies and psychology, drawing parallels between UFO sightings and ancient Jewish visionary experiences like Ezekiel's Merkavah vision.

0 Politics Israel

Senate rejects Bernie Sanders’ proposal to block some weapons sales to Israel

Grace Gilson in Forward · 4 Apr 2025

The U.S. Senate decisively rejected a proposal by Senator Bernie Sanders to block an $8.8 billion sale of bombs and other weapons to Israel, with the vote tallying 82-15, entirely along partisan lines.

0 Culture Politics

Jews and Cancel Culture

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The essays in the Sapir journal issue argue that Jews should be particularly concerned about the impact of cancel culture on liberal democracy and Jewish values.

0 Education Politics

Editor’s Note

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The critique examines the decline of liberal values within American universities, identified by their shift from fostering open-mindedness and intellectual inquiry to promoting ideological conformity.

0 Sports Jewish Law

Israeli-American Michigan basketball star Danny Wolf is seeking glory in March Madness — and likely the NBA

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 20 Mar 2025

Danny Wolf, a standout University of Michigan basketball player, is making headlines in March Madness as a top NCAA contender and prospective NBA first-round draft pick.

0 Politics Culture

Ten Years of Podcasting

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 Mar 2025

On the tenth anniversary of the Commentary Podcast, Noah Rothman joins the panel to discuss current events such as Chuck Schumer's political maneuvers and the internal dynamics within the Democratic Party.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Syria’s New Rulers Tortured Me. Now They Are Targeting My Friends. Plus. . .

River Page in The Free Press · 13 Mar 2025

As Syria experiences another wave of violence under the rule of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), concerns grow for the safety of religious minorities, particularly the Alawites, in the northwest region.

0 Education Israel

Meet the MIT Scientists Fighting Academic Boycotts of Israel

People of the Pod · 7 Mar 2025

MIT scientists Or Hen and Ernest Fraenkel discuss how their Kalaniyot Foundation aims to counteract the negative impacts of academic boycotts against Israel by fostering collaboration between Israeli and American scholars.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Young, Nonbinary, and Rebuilding— as Things Fall Apart

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 3 Mar 2025

Raised in South Florida, a young nonbinary Jew reflects on finding community at Brandeis University amid the political upheaval following a contentious election.

0 Education Politics

Viewpoint Diversity — Up to a Point

Sapir · 1 Mar 2025

Viewpoint diversity, once a cherished aspect of academic and intellectual discourse, is experiencing challenges within university environments since a shift has prioritized ideological conformity over open debate.

0 Food Culture

Meet the fish detective who can decode your gefilte fish heritage

Debra Rubin in JTA · 27 Feb 2025

Richie Taylor, whose family business Wulf's Fish in Brookline, Massachusetts, has been a staple for Jewish families for generations, is renowned for his ability to guide customers in crafting traditional gefilte fish.

0 Politics Leadership

Mark His Words

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Feb 2025

Mark Halperin discusses the early days of Trump's second term, highlighting the unprecedented speed and direction of his administration's actions, which leave both supporters and opponents scrambling.

0 Literature Antisemitism

Author John Irving’s new novel, ‘Queen Esther,’ deals with Israel and antisemitism

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 6 Feb 2025

Famed novelist John Irving's upcoming 16th novel, "Queen Esther," explores themes of identity, belonging, and antisemitism through the story of Esther Nacht, a Jewish orphan from Vienna.

0 Jewish Law Israel

Third Time’s a Charm

Jeremy England in Tablet · 13 Jan 2025

Jeremy England explores the paradox of religious freedom for Jews in America versus Israel, particularly focusing on the restrictions on Jewish prayer at the Temple Mount.

0 Television/Film Culture

Every American Hanukkah special, movie and TV episode worth knowing about

PJ Grisar in Forward · 16 Dec 2024

With Hanukkah's profile rising alongside Christmas, pop culture has gradually increased its Hanukkah content, moving beyond the instantly recognizable tunes like Adam Sandler's holiday songs.

0 Politics Israel

Jeanne Shaheen, who has turned critical of Israel, becomes key foreign policy voice for Senate Dems

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 13 Dec 2024

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, poised to become the leading Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has recently voted against certain U.S. military aid shipments to Israel, signaling a critical stance on some of Israel’s policies, particularly concerning the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

0 Education Communities

Summer camps inspire teens to take the next step in their Jewish journeys

Hanna Sclar in JTA · 12 Dec 2024

Jewish summer camps are significantly impacting teenagers' Jewish identities, encouraging them to pursue further Jewish educational experiences, often abroad in Israel.

0 Politics Culture

How changing daylight saving time may impact Jews

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 4 Dec 2024

Benyamin Cohen explores the potential impacts on Jewish practices if the U.S. changes its daylight saving time observance.

0 Politics Israel

Senate Democrats’ anti-Israel votes reveal the true size of its leftist faction

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Nov 2024

Recent Senate votes have highlighted significant divisions within the Democratic Party regarding Israel, underlining a growing left-wing faction that opposes arms sales to the country.

0 Politics Ethics

The Only Moral Position on Zionism

Ariel Beery in Future of Jewish · 12 Nov 2024

Ariel Beery's essay challenges the morality of anti-Zionist Jews, who participate in American democracy while opposing Jewish self-determination in Israel.

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