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The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 27 Sep

Benjamin Netanyahu was targeted by pro-Hamas and Hezbollah demonstrators in New York, reflecting escalating tensions and potential risks for the U.S. administration's handling of international issues.

0 Politics Israel

Terrorism Fans on New York Streets

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 27 Sep

Benjamin Netanyahu was targeted by pro-Hamas and Hezbollah demonstrators in New York, reflecting escalating tensions and potential risks for the U.S. administration's handling of international issues.

0 Politics Israel

Terrorism Fans on New York Streets

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 27 Sep

Benjamin Netanyahu was targeted by pro-Hamas and Hezbollah demonstrators in New York, reflecting escalating tensions and potential risks for the U.S. administration's handling of international issues.

0 Politics Israel

Terrorism Fans on New York Streets

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 27 Sep

Benjamin Netanyahu was targeted by pro-Hamas and Hezbollah demonstrators in New York, reflecting escalating tensions and potential risks for the U.S. administration's handling of international issues.

0 Culture Politics

A painful split in the Yiddishist community since Oct. 7

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 26 Sep

The piece explores the growing ideological divide within the Yiddishist community over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, heightened since the Hamas attacks on Israel in 2023.

0 Culture Politics

A painful split in the Yiddishist community since Oct. 7

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 26 Sep

The piece explores the growing ideological divide within the Yiddishist community over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, heightened since the Hamas attacks on Israel in 2023.

0 Culture Politics

A painful split in the Yiddishist community since Oct. 7

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 26 Sep

The piece explores the growing ideological divide within the Yiddishist community over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, heightened since the Hamas attacks on Israel in 2023.

0 Politics Culture

Kamalama Ding Dong

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 26 Sep

This episode of The Commentary Magazine Podcast critiques both Vice President Kamala Harris’s recent economic proposals and Donald Trump’s shifting rhetoric and policies, particularly concerning Ukraine.

0 Politics Leadership

Kamala Better Start Talking

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 24 Sep

The episode analyzes Kamala Harris's enigmatic presence in the upcoming election, examining her ongoing lack of public engagement and the challenges she faces as a potential presidential candidate.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Oprah Gets Involved, Trump Gets Attacked

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 20 Sep

The episode delves into recent political maneuvers involving both major parties' economic and foreign policies, with Trump facing criticism over his comments on American Jews.

0 Politics Israel

What's Israel's Next Move?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 19 Sep

The episode discusses Israel's strategic preparations amidst threats from Hezbollah in Lebanon, emphasizing the psychological and technological aspects of modern warfare.

0 Communities Politics

Meet the New Consul General

JCRC Boston in JCRC Boston Leaders Unplugged · 10 Sep

Benny Sharoni, the new Israeli Consul General to New England, discusses his excitement about building bridges between Israel and the Boston area, highlighting shared values in culture and technology.

0 Language Politics

Why are Yiddish speakers talking about J. D. Vance and bedbugs?

Chana Pollack in Forward · 16 Jul

This lighthearted piece examines the humorous intersection of Yiddish language and current political events, focusing on the newly nominated vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance.

0 Politics Culture

What happens when pro-Palestinian symbols become fast fashion?

Mira Fox in Forward · 12 Jul

The article explores the rise of pro-Palestinian symbols in the fast fashion industry, particularly the keffiyeh, a traditional Arab scarf that has become a trendy fashion accessory.

0 Culture History

When Elie Wiesel was enchanted by Disneyland

Elie Wiesel in Forward · 15 Jan

Elie Wiesel's reflective piece reminisces about his visit to Disneyland in 1957, highlighting the amusement park as a utopian paradise for children, evoking a sense of purity and joy akin to experiencing heaven on earth.

0 Art Gender/Identity

An Israeli artist poses a bold question — what if Othello wasn't at the center of 'Othello'

Stav Ziv in Forward · 7 Dec 2023

Israeli artist Hilla Ben Ari has created "I Must Be Circumstanced," an innovative reinterpretation of Shakespeare's "Othello" via José Limón's "The Moor's Pavane," focusing exclusively on the female characters, Desdemona and Emilia, and eliminating the male characters.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Stark images of murder and torture in Israel leave US senators in tears and silence

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 29 Nov 2023

The showing of the harrowing October 7 Hamas attack footage to U.S. Senators by Jacky Rosen and Marco Rubio led to a rare moment of silence from typically vocal politicians.

0 Culture Politics

11 years after my Gaza Thanksgiving, grasping for gratitude, one letter at a time

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 24 Nov 2023

Reflecting on her past Thanksgiving spent in Gaza during a cease-fire in 2012, Jodi Rudoren contrasts the past buoyant atmosphere with the current devastation amid ongoing Israeli-Gaza conflicts.

0 Politics Communities

Hostages’ families ask for empty seats at Thanksgiving tables to raise awareness

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 21 Nov 2023

Ahead of Thanksgiving, families of nine Americans held hostage by Hamas have launched the 'Seats of Hope' initiative, encouraging hosts to leave an empty seat at the dinner table to raise awareness of the captives’ plight.

0 Culture Politics

Worried about war talk at your Thanksgiving table? Here’s 4 questions to start with

Elliot Cosgrove in Forward · 20 Nov 2023

Thanksgiving dinner this year may be fraught with challenging discussions about the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Culture Communities

Israel Therapy: Should I leave my home in NY to be in Israel with my grieving family?

Libby Lenkinski in Forward · 13 Nov 2023

Tamar, an Israeli-American residing in Brooklyn, faces a personal dilemma while her family in Israel grieves amid escalating conflict.

0 Culture Communities

Israel Therapy: Should I leave my home in NY to be in Israel with my grieving family?

Libby Lenkinski in Forward · 13 Nov 2023

Tamar, an Israeli-American residing in Brooklyn, faces a personal dilemma while her family in Israel grieves amid escalating conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Video of Hamas atrocities being shown to Jewish organizations and Hollywood celebs

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 7 Nov 2023

A newly compiled film, "Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre," documents the brutal attacks carried out by Hamas on October 7, utilizing footage taken by the perpetrators themselves.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Post-Oct. 7, Jewish life on campus requires extra security to keep students safe

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider · 24 Oct 2023

In response to the escalating antisemitic sentiment after the October 7 attack in southern Israel, Jewish campus organizations across the United States have significantly increased security measures.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The chaos is the point: Matt Gaetz and the mainstreaming of conspiracy, xenophobia and antisemitism

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 4 Oct 2023

The article examines the political antics of Congressman Matt Gaetz, highlighting his role in the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his history of promoting conspiracy theories and antisemitic rhetoric.

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