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0 History Holidays

Remembrances Of Slavery How Two Cultures Commemorate A Vital Part Of Their History

Steve Lipman in Lehrhaus · 30 Mar

In a reflection on the commemoration of slavery, Steve Lipman explores how Jewish Passover rituals and African American slavery museums both serve to remember and educate about past suffering.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Danger This War Poses to American Jews

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 9 Mar

Amidst rising tensions and military conflicts involving the U.S. and Israel, there is increasing concern about the impact on American Jews and the potential for heightened antisemitism.

0 Sports Communities

A new collective helps Jewish college athletes earn from their fame — and express their pride

Nuriel Shimoni-Stoil in JTA · 2 Feb

Tribe NIL, co-founded by comedian Eitan Levine and entrepreneur Jeremy Moses, provides Jewish college athletes a platform to express their Jewish pride, connect with sponsors, and engage with a supportive community.

0 Politics Communities

Who is Bruce Blakeman, the ‘Almost Orthodox’ Jew taking on Elise Stefanik in the GOP primary for New York governor?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 9 Dec 2025

Bruce Blakeman, the Jewish Nassau County Executive, has announced his candidacy for New York governor, positioning himself as a challenger in the Republican primary against Elise Stefanik.

0 Politics Communities

Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County’s first Jewish executive, guided by Orthodox tradition

Forward · 2 Jan 2022

Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County's first Jewish executive, is guided by his Orthodox Jewish traditions while embracing a multicultural connection.