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What a Trump second presidency will mean for school prayer, campus antisemitism and other education issues Jews care — and worry — about

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 14 Nov

Following Donald Trump's reelection, concerns are rising among Jewish communities regarding education policies that could intensify religious elements in public schools and affect separation of church and state.

0 Politics Culture

Volatile Emotions

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 14 Nov

Arielle Angel, Naomi Klein, and Hala Alyan discuss the role of emotions like grief and rage in the movement for Palestinian liberation and how these emotions intersect with political strategies.

0 Music Culture

For Matisyahu, Being Jewish Is an Obsession Again

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 14 Nov

Matisyahu, once celebrated as a Haredi reggae artist, has undergone numerous personal and musical transformations throughout his career.

0 Politics Communities

Opinion | The Tyranny of Unity

Marshall Breger in Moment · 14 Nov

Marshall Breger explores the complexities of Jewish unity in the context of recent events following October 7, questioning whether increased support for Israel and Jewish communal activities signifies true unity or simply identification with the Jewish community.

0 Culture Television/Film

Why is the latest Jesus movie about, uh, mixed martial arts?

Mira Fox in Forward · 14 Nov

The movie "The Carpenter" integrates Jesus with mixed martial arts (MMA), presenting a unique blend of religious and athletic themes.

0 Television/Film Culture

John Garfield and Paul Newman could have been contenders in ‘On the Waterfront’

PJ Grisar in Forward · 14 Nov

The iconic film 'On the Waterfront' could have featured either John Garfield or Paul Newman instead of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy.

0 Television/Film Culture

John Garfield and Paul Newman could have been contenders in ‘On the Waterfront’

PJ Grisar in Forward · 14 Nov

The iconic film 'On the Waterfront' could have featured either John Garfield or Paul Newman instead of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy.

0 Politics Israel

Close to 90 congressional Democrats urge Biden to sanction Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 14 Nov

Nearly 90 congressional Democrats, including eight Jewish officials, are urging President Biden to impose sanctions on Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir due to their far-right policies that foster settler violence, undermine the Palestinian Authority, and promote annexation of the West Bank.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The “Violence, Here & There” Edition

Promised Podcast · 14 Nov

In this episode, the hosts discuss recent Israeli military actions in northern Gaza, examining the implications and ethics of these operations amid accusations of ethnic cleansing.

0 Culture History

Jewish Word | Is ‘Good for the Jews’…Good for the Jews?

Dan Freedman in Moment · 14 Nov

"Is it good for the Jews?" is a phrase that has evolved over the years from a serious question reflecting Jewish vulnerability to a humorous staple within Jewish and wider cultural contexts.

0 Culture History

Jewish Word | Is ‘Good for the Jews’…Good for the Jews?

Dan Freedman in Moment · 14 Nov

"Is it good for the Jews?" is a phrase that has evolved over the years from a serious question reflecting Jewish vulnerability to a humorous staple within Jewish and wider cultural contexts.

0 Communities Leadership

Stuck in NY

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 14 Nov

Rabbi Natan Slifkin shares his travel mishap while on his way to Toronto for a scheduled engagement as a scholar-in-residence.

0 Politics Communities

American elections are one place where Jews do count

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Nov

The Jewish vote in American elections remains a vital and dynamic factor, revealing shifts in political allegiances that are not easily captured by pollsters.

0 Politics Communities

American elections are one place where Jews do count

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Nov

The Jewish vote in American elections remains a vital and dynamic factor, revealing shifts in political allegiances that are not easily captured by pollsters.

0 Politics Communities

American elections are one place where Jews do count

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Nov

The Jewish vote in American elections remains a vital and dynamic factor, revealing shifts in political allegiances that are not easily captured by pollsters.

0 Culture Politics

The Strange Death of American Publishing with Adam Bellow

Unorthodox · 14 Nov

American publishing, once a beacon of literary and intellectual excellence, is now mired in ideological rigidity that stifles free expression, particularly towards Jewish perspectives.

0 Culture Politics

The Strange Death of American Publishing with Adam Bellow

Unorthodox · 14 Nov

American publishing, once a beacon of literary and intellectual excellence, is now mired in ideological rigidity that stifles free expression, particularly towards Jewish perspectives.

0 Culture Politics

The Strange Death of American Publishing with Adam Bellow

Unorthodox · 14 Nov

American publishing, once a beacon of literary and intellectual excellence, is now mired in ideological rigidity that stifles free expression, particularly towards Jewish perspectives.

0 Culture Politics

The Strange Death of American Publishing with Adam Bellow

Unorthodox · 14 Nov

American publishing, once a beacon of literary and intellectual excellence, is now mired in ideological rigidity that stifles free expression, particularly towards Jewish perspectives.

0 Communities Culture

Amid their return to kibbutzes ravaged by Hamas, 400 Israelis head to NYC for a brief respite

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 14 Nov

In a powerful gesture of solidarity and respite, 400 Israelis from kibbutzes and agricultural communities near the Gaza border, previously attacked by Hamas, were hosted by New York families for a week.

0 Antisemitism Politics

‘Wanted’ posters at U of Rochester target Hillel director, Netanyahu’s brother and others with ‘ties’ to Israel

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 13 Nov

The University of Rochester campus has seen a disturbing escalation in protest tactics, with "Wanted" posters targeting Jewish and non-Jewish university personnel for their alleged ties to Israel.

0 Communities Culture

Former NY Jewish Week staffer Miriam Reinharth, 69, dies after being hit by ambulance on Upper West Side

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 13 Nov

Miriam Reinharth, a former organizer of community forums and literary events for the New York Jewish Week, has tragically passed away at 69 after being hit by an ambulance on the Upper West Side.

0 Communities Culture

Former NY Jewish Week staffer Miriam Reinharth, 69, dies after being hit by ambulance on Upper West Side

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 13 Nov

Miriam Reinharth, a former organizer of community forums and literary events for the New York Jewish Week, has tragically passed away at 69 after being hit by an ambulance on the Upper West Side.

0 Communities Culture

Former NY Jewish Week staffer Miriam Reinharth, 69, dies after being hit by ambulance on Upper West Side

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 13 Nov

Miriam Reinharth, a former organizer of community forums and literary events for the New York Jewish Week, has tragically passed away at 69 after being hit by an ambulance on the Upper West Side.

0 Literature History

Jennifer S. Brown’s New Novel of Prohibition

Hanna R. Neier in Lilith · 13 Nov

Jennifer S. Brown’s new novel, "The Whisper Sister," offers a rich, historical coming-of-age narrative set during the 1920s in New York City amidst Prohibition.

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