Durham, North Carolina, United States

Why do people want ‘Zootopia 2’ to be about Israel?

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 2 Dec

Zootopia 2's plot, centered on the expansion of climate-controlled neighborhoods and displacement of marginalized species, has led some viewers to draw parallels to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, despite the absence of explicit geopolitical references.

0 Education Antisemitism

This school is fighting antisemitism all wrong. Why is it working?

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 7 Oct

Elon University in North Carolina has received accolades from Jewish organizations for its inclusive environment despite avoiding aggressive security measures often demanded to combat antisemitism.

0 Literature Culture

Letters to the Editor: Keep Buying Jewish Books

Editor in Hadassah · 3 Oct

Readers of Hadassah Magazine provide a variety of responses to the July/August 2025 issue, highlighting the importance of continuing to buy and engage with Jewish literature.

0 Communities Philosophy

In the wake of disaster, a love letter

eJewishPhilanthropy · 29 Sep

Ashley Vandewart Lasher, the executive director of the Asheville Jewish Community Center, recounts her harrowing experience during Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina, emphasizing the impactful support her community received.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Seinfeld is right: It’s time for a Jewish standard

eJewishPhilanthropy · 17 Sep

In a recent talk, Jerry Seinfeld criticized the "Free Palestine" movement, likening it to a subtler form of hostility towards Jews than the KKK.

0 Politics Culture

Jewish lawmaker who shared Duke stage with Jerry Seinfeld condemns his ‘Free Palestine’-KKK comparison

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 11 Sep

North Carolina state senator Sophia Chitlik publicly criticized Jerry Seinfeld for his controversial comments made during a Duke University event comparing pro-Palestinian protesters to the Ku Klux Klan.

0 Politics Communities

The Jewish Federation isn't evolving on Israel. So it's losing young Jews like me

Lahav Zaken in Forward · 8 Aug

Lahav Zaken, a young Jewish Israeli American from North Carolina, criticizes Jewish Federations for not acknowledging the evolving perspectives of many American Jews regarding Israel.

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 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 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 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 Politics Antisemitism

Speechwriter fired over white nationalist ties appointed to high-level State Department role

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 4 Feb

Darren Beattie, previously dismissed from the Trump administration for past engagement with a white nationalist group, has been appointed to a high-level role at the State Department by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

0 Sports Culture

3 of the top 5 NCAA men’s basketball teams are coached by Jews

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 17 Jan

Three of the top five NCAA men's basketball teams are currently coached by Jewish coaches, highlighting a notable presence of Jewish leadership in this sport.

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 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 Leadership

The Durham Dilemma

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 30 Oct 2024

Josh Stein, the current North Carolina Attorney General and likely gubernatorial winner, represents a shift in Democratic leadership, focusing on moderation and effective governance.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The ADL has lost sight of its mission and turned partisan

Kathryn Wolf in Forward · 18 Jul 2022

The article critiques the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) under CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, arguing that it has shifted from its original mission of combating antisemitism to engaging in partisan politics.

0 Education Communities

In a first, Jew of color to lead major U.S. rabbinical school

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 16 Jun 2021

Amanda Mbuvi's appointment as vice president of academic affairs at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College marks a significant milestone as she becomes the first Jew of color to lead a major U.S. rabbinical school.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump Speechwriter Attended Conference With White Nationalists

Forward · 20 Aug 2018

Darren Beattie, a speechwriter for President Trump, left his White House position after it was revealed that he attended and spoke at the 2016 H.L. Mencken Club Conference, known for attracting white nationalists.

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