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0 Communities Antisemitism

Your Jewish friends have a secret group chat.

Karol Markowicz in Future of Jewish · 18 Dec

In recent times, many Jews have found solace and community in secret group chats that are active discussions spaces away from their non-Jewish friends.

0 Politics Culture

Almost one month after Election Day, here’s what we know about how Jews voted

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 4 Dec

The voting behavior of American Jews in the most recent election, occurring nearly a month ago, reflects an enduring but slightly weakened Democratic preference.

0 History Jewish Law

Malka Simkovich: When Did The Jewish Diaspora Begin? [Israel & Diaspora 2/5]

18forty · 19 Nov

Dr. Malka Simkovich explores the ancient Jewish experience of diaspora, starting from the Babylonian exile, and how it shaped Jewish identity through changing theological interpretations over time.

0 Art Education

Lawrence, Lions and Teaneck

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 18 Nov

Natan Slifkin announces two speaking engagements in New Jersey—one in a private home in Lawrence to raise funds for his museum dedicated to Biblical Natural History, and another public talk in Teaneck.

0 Israel Communities

Moshe Taragin: Does Israel Need American Jews? [Israel & Diaspora 1/5]

18forty · 12 Nov

Rabbi Moshe Taragin discusses the evolving relationship between American and Israeli Jews, emphasizing a shared mission in the broader narrative of Jewish redemption.

0 Leadership Gender/Identity

Honoring Felice Gaer: A Lifelong Champion for Human Rights

People of the Pod · 12 Nov

Felice Gaer's extensive career in human rights advocacy is celebrated, emphasizing her influence within organizations like the American Jewish Committee’s Jacob Blaustein Institute.

0 Politics Communities

Trump Cards: Jewish Landscaping

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 11 Nov

The 2024 election cycle has revealed a significant shift in the political landscape regarding Jewish voters, traditionally seen as reliably Democratic.

0 Leadership Ethics

Felice Gaer, Jewish organization official who championed human rights for all, dies at 78

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 11 Nov

Felice Gaer, a prominent advocate for human rights within the Jewish community, has passed away at age 78.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Can People be Parasites?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 10 Nov

Natan Slifkin critically examines the usage of the term 'parasite' to describe the haredi community, noting its historically antisemitic connotations and contemporary implications in Israeli society.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Amsterdammerung

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Nov

This episode discusses a violent, organized anti-Semitic attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, likening it to a modern-day pogrom reminiscent of Kristallnacht.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Amsterdammerung

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Nov

The episode explores a horrific incident in Amsterdam, which the hosts describe as a modern-day pogrom, amidst a surge of antisemitic acts worldwide.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

‘I’m an American, but I’m also Jewish’: How Yeshiva University women are voting for president

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 3 Nov

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, many Orthodox Jewish women at Yeshiva University's Stern College face a complex voting decision.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

‘I’m an American, but I’m also Jewish’: How Orthodox women in college are voting for president

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 1 Nov

As the presidential election approaches, many Orthodox Jewish women at Stern College for Women find themselves torn between prioritizing abortion rights and supporting Israel, with many ultimately leaning towards the latter.