North Carolina, United States

0 Politics Israel

Lawmakers, national security experts skeptical of Trump’s Iran diplomacy

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 10 Apr

Lawmakers and national security experts express deep skepticism over the Trump administration's nuclear negotiations with Iran, doubting the possibility of achieving a deal that fully dismantles Iran's nuclear program.

0 Sports Culture

Baseball's back, so here are the MLB's top Jewish players

Menschwarmers · 3 Apr

Major League Baseball's Jewish players are highlighted as the new baseball season begins, with discussions of trades, player movements, and standout athletes, such as Alex Bregman and Max Fried.

0 Education Politics

Encouraging Debate, Not Settling It

Sapir · 3 Apr

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier of Vanderbilt University elaborates on his vision of nurturing a campus atmosphere steeped in free speech and reasonable debate, amid a growing loss of confidence in higher education.

0 Education Culture

Religious Diversity Can Reform Our Campuses

Sapir · 3 Apr

As higher education grapples with financial strain, a shrinking pool of college-age students, and campus censorship, traditional forms of diversity have sometimes fostered division rather than unity.

0 Antisemitism History

Why HBCUs Are Key to Fighting Antisemitism

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article delves into the complex history of antisemitism on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) campuses, highlighting the influence of figures like Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam.

0 Culture Education

The Diversity-Industrial Complex

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article examines the evolution of diversity as a social and organizational goal from its origins in early American religious freedom to its contemporary focus on racial and identity-based metrics.

0 Sports Jewish Law

The NCAA men’s Final Four has 3 Jewish coaches

Ben Sales in JTA · 31 Mar

The NCAA men's basketball tournament has a notable Jewish presence this year, with three of the Final Four teams led by Jewish coaches Todd Golden of Florida, Jon Scheyer of Duke, and Bruce Pearl of Auburn.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

Musar as a Challenge to the Justification of Mass Killing

Geoffrey Claussen in Sources · 27 Mar

Geoffrey D. Claussen explores how musar traditions—Jewish traditions focused on virtuous character traits like justice and compassion—offer guidance in ethical discussions about war.

0 Culture Communities

Israelis flock to Keith Siegel’s Pancake House for the former hostage’s signature hotcakes

Deborah Danan in JTA · 27 Mar

In an act of communal solidarity and celebration, Keith Siegel's Pancake House pop-up has opened in Tel Aviv's Sarona Market, drawing crowds eager to support the former hostage and his family.

0 Ethics Politics

Jewish Climate Trust — why now?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Mar

The Jewish Climate Trust has been launched as a think-and-do tank to enhance the Jewish community and Israel's response to the climate crisis.

0 Sports Politics

Bruce Pearl opens NCAA postgame press conference by calling to ‘bring the hostages home’

Ben Sales in JTA · 24 Mar

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl used a significant NCAA postgame press conference to bring attention to Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli hostage held by Hamas, highlighting his support for Israel and Jewish identity.

0 Television/Film Politics

Why indie cinemas are embracing 'No Other Land' — even as U.S. distributors are staying away

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 18 Mar

"No Other Land," an Oscar-winning documentary about Israeli and Palestinian activists working to save the West Bank village of Masafer Yatta from demolition, faces controversy in the U.S., particularly in Miami Beach where the city commission is considering ending funding for a cinema screening the film.

0 History Politics

Why Nazis spent World War II in a luxury West Virginia resort

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 18 Mar

During World War II, the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, paradoxically served as a luxurious detainment for Nazi diplomats.

0 Sports History

Jewish March Madness

Jordan Poltorak in Moment · 17 Mar

Basketball has a rich history within Jewish communities, particularly since its rise in popularity on New York's Lower East Side after its invention.

0 Sports Communities

Jewish coaches lead 4 of 8 top seeds in the NCAA’s March Madness tournaments

Ben Sales in JTA · 17 Mar

As the NCAA March Madness tournaments commence, Jewish coaches are making significant marks with four of them leading top-seeded teams.

0 Art History

Purim Illuminated

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Jewish Review of Books · 13 Mar

The exhibition "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt" at the Jewish Museum offers a captivating exploration of Queen Esther's influence on 17th-century Dutch art and society.

0 Communities Culture

A bagel shop backed out of a Jewish food festival over Israel. Then regret set in.

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 12 Mar

Isaac Henrion, owner of a bagel shop in Durham, North Carolina, withdrew from a local Jewish food festival due to criticism over the event's connection with a pro-Israel Jewish organization.

0 Communities Culture

A bagel shop backed out of a Jewish food festival over Israel. Then regret set in.

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 12 Mar

Isaac Henrion, owner of a bagel shop in Durham, North Carolina, withdrew from a local Jewish food festival due to criticism over the event's connection with a pro-Israel Jewish organization.

0 Art Culture

Why Queen Esther was the star in the age of Rembrandt's Amsterdam

PJ Grisar in Forward · 6 Mar

In the 17th century Netherlands, Queen Esther's story resonated strongly, serving as a cultural bridge for the newly free Dutch society and the burgeoning Jewish community, particularly as depicted in an extensive exhibition at the Jewish Museum in Manhattan.

0 Communities Politics

Trump’s climate policies and disaster-response cuts must be a wake-up call for Jewish communities

eJewishPhilanthropy · 4 Mar

Jewish communities face an existential threat due to climate change, with Trump's policy rollbacks exacerbating vulnerabilities.

0 Politics Culture

The Oscars, Ukraine, and Gaza Aid

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 3 Mar

The podcast episode delves into the political undercurrents at the Oscars, focusing on controversial speeches and discussions on Hollywood's portrayal of certain issues.

0 Education Antisemitism

Colleges fare better on average as ADL grades them on antisemitism for a second time

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 3 Mar

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has released its second annual report card on how colleges handle antisemitism and anti-Israel activism, showing an improvement in many institutions' grades.

0 Politics History

The Diversity-Industrial Complex

Sapir · 1 Mar

The article scrutinizes the transformation of diversity as a value in America from its original concept rooted in diverse religious tolerance and individual liberty, as established by the Founding Fathers, to a modern-day focus on race, gender, and identity.

0 Politics Culture

Emperors, Trolls and Pretenders to the Throne

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 21 Feb

The article explores the increasing political rhetoric resembling authoritarian tendencies in the United States, particularly under former President Donald Trump, who often likened himself to historical strongman figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte.

0 Politics Culture

Trump, Musk, and Ukraine

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 19 Feb

The panel discusses the implications of Donald Trump's recent interview with Elon Musk, where Trump expresses admiration for Musk and explores his unique communication style.

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