North Carolina, United States

Elissa Slotkin sworn into Senate on Reform movement women’s Torah commentary

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 5 Jan

In a historic nod to her Jewish identity and gender, Elissa Slotkin chose "The Torah: A Women's Commentary" for her swearing-in to the U.S. Senate, marking a significant moment for gender representation and Reform Judaism.

0 Sports Israel

The Jewish Sport Report: This Israeli star led Vermont to its first-ever NCAA soccer championship

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 20 Dec 2024

Israeli soccer player Yaniv Bazini played a pivotal role in leading the University of Vermont to its first NCAA Division I soccer championship.

0 Politics Education

GOP-led congressional report on campus antisemitism recommends cutting funds to universities that boycott Israel

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 19 Dec 2024

A Republican-led congressional report has recommended cutting federal funding to universities that boycott Israel, citing increasing antisemitism on U.S. campuses.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

New Beginnings: Unfolding

Rina Shamilov in New Voices · 18 Dec 2024

Rina Shamilov poignantly captures the complex emotions involved in leaving home and entering a new phase of life amid family crisis.

0 Holidays Culture

Hanukkah’s arrival on Christmas Day renews ‘Chrismukkah’ deliberations for interfaith families

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 18 Dec 2024

As Hanukkah converges with Christmas on December 25, interfaith families like Sarah Levitin's and Laurie Beijen's navigate the complexities and opportunities of what some call "Chrismukkah."

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Meet Yaniv Bazini, the Israeli college soccer star who could lead UVM to a national title

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 16 Dec 2024

Yaniv Bazini, an Israeli college soccer star at the University of Vermont (UVM), has become a pivotal player, scoring 14 goals this season and leading his team to its first NCAA championship appearance.

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Meet Yaniv Bazini, the Israeli college soccer star who could lead UVM to a national title

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 16 Dec 2024

Yaniv Bazini, an Israeli college soccer star at the University of Vermont (UVM), has become a pivotal player, scoring 14 goals this season and leading his team to its first NCAA championship appearance.

0 Sports Israel

Meet Yaniv Bazini, the Israeli forward who propelled U of Vermont to its first soccer championship

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 16 Dec 2024

Yaniv Bazini, an Israeli forward, played a pivotal role in leading the University of Vermont's Division I soccer team to its first national championship.

0 Sports Israel

Meet Yaniv Bazini, the Israeli forward who propelled U of Vermont to its first soccer championship

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 16 Dec 2024

Yaniv Bazini, an Israeli forward, played a pivotal role in leading the University of Vermont's Division I soccer team to its first national championship.

0 Antisemitism Communities

American campuses are now even more toxic for Jews

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Dec 2024

In recent months, American university campuses have seen a rise in overt hostility towards Jewish students and institutions, particularly Hillel, a key organization for Jewish student life.

0 Leadership Culture

Picture This: Three Very Different Views of Jewish Social Justice Leadership

Sources · 4 Dec 2024

James Forman, known as McDew, was a distinguished civil rights activist and leader within the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), whose Jewish faith deeply influenced his approach to social justice.

0 Communities Israel

Family of hostage Keith Siegel buries its matriarch, 424 days into his captivity in Gaza

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 3 Dec 2024

In Durham, North Carolina, the Siegel family gathered to bury their matriarch, Gladys Siegel, who passed away at 97 unaware that her youngest son, Keith Siegel, remains a hostage in Gaza after 424 days.

0 Communities Israel

Family of hostage Keith Siegel buries its matriarch, 424 days into his captivity in Gaza

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 3 Dec 2024

In Durham, North Carolina, the Siegel family gathered to bury their matriarch, Gladys Siegel, who passed away at 97 unaware that her youngest son, Keith Siegel, remains a hostage in Gaza after 424 days.

0 Culture Jewish Law

How My Southern Interfaith Family Pulled Together the Perfect Bat Mitzvah

Sara Blancke in Kveller · 29 Nov 2024

In a touching personal narrative, Sara Blancke shares how her Southern interfaith family crafted a meaningful bat mitzvah for her daughter within a unique setting—a Presbyterian church in South Carolina.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Fighting antisemitism is ‘an American issue’ not a Democratic or Republican one, says House Democratic leader

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 22 Nov 2024

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized the need to address antisemitism as a nonpartisan issue during a conversation at Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center in New York.

0 Politics Culture

Joshmentum: Across the United States, voters are embracing the Jewish Josh

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 Nov 2024

In the 2024 U.S. election cycle, Jewish politicians named Josh have gained prominence, with Josh Stein winning the gubernatorial race in North Carolina, joining Josh Shapiro in Pennsylvania and Josh Green in Hawaii as Jewish governors.

0 Culture Antisemitism

'A sense of wariness' for many Jews when they see keffiyehs in public

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 20 Nov 2024

The controversy surrounding the display of a keffiyeh on a Chapel Hill banner reflecting progressive activism underscores a broader tension within Jewish communities about the garment's symbolism post-October 7 attacks.

0 Culture Politics

Jews struggle with how to react to seeing keffiyehs in public

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 20 Nov 2024

In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a public banner featuring a keffiyeh has sparked controversy among local Jews who view it as a symbol of support for Hamas and a threat to Israel.

0 Culture Leadership

The least lonely man of faith

eJewishPhilanthropy · 18 Nov 2024

Sophia Chitlik Abram reflects on the extraordinary legacy of Joel Fleishman, a scholar and mentor revered for his relational genius, kindness, and unswerving belief in others' potential.

0 Culture Leadership

The least lonely man of faith

eJewishPhilanthropy · 18 Nov 2024

Sophia Chitlik Abram reflects on the extraordinary legacy of Joel Fleishman, a scholar and mentor revered for his relational genius, kindness, and unswerving belief in others' potential.

0 Politics Antisemitism

As Schumer presses ahead with Antisemitism Awareness Act, concerns about free speech resurface

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 17 Nov 2024

Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing forward the Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA), aiming to codify a controversial definition of antisemitism under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which could lead to corrective actions in educational institutions for discrimination.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What the Jews Keep Getting Wrong About Politics

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 16 Nov 2024

Joshua Hoffman critiques the entrenched political alignments of American Jews, arguing that reliance on the Democratic Party overlooks rising antisemitism within liberal circles, particularly following recent events.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Jewish Democrat, launches bid for New Jersey governor

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 15 Nov 2024

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a centrist Jewish Democrat representing New Jersey's 5th Congressional District, has officially announced his candidacy for the state's governorship in the upcoming election.

0 Politics Israel

The End of the Obama Presidency — Finally

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 11 Nov 2024

The article critiques the end of the Obama era, particularly in the context of U.S.-Israel relations and its influence on American politics.

0 Politics Communities

From the Newsletter | Exit Polls Hint at Trump Gains with Jewish Voters

Jacob Forman in Moment · 7 Nov 2024

Donald Trump has reportedly seen significant gains among Jewish voters in the 2024 presidential election, according to exit polls and initial analyses.

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