Durham, North Carolina, United States

0 Communities History

In North Carolina, a memorial project will honor Martin Luther King and Holocaust victims

Andrea Cooper in JTA · 25 Jun

A new memorial plaza, "Circle of Humanity: Monuments for Unity and Remembrance" in Charlotte, North Carolina, aims to honor both Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Holocaust victims.

0 Politics Television/Film

Seinfeld declines to say ‘free Palestine’ after Knicks game: ‘It doesn’t exist’

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 11 Jun

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, after a New York Knicks game, humorously declined to say "free Palestine" when approached by streamer FinesseFave, stating "It doesn't exist" and laughing.

0 Communities History

West Point graduated more Jewish cadets this year than ever before, Jewish leader says

Jon Kalish in Forward · 8 Jun

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has achieved a significant milestone with the graduation of 30 Jewish cadets in 2026, the highest number in its history.

0 Art Culture

My artist grandmother nearly made aliyah. I don't know what she'd think of Israel today

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 8 May

Reflecting on her family's history with Israel, Olivia Haynie delves into her grandmother Kayla Silberberg's artistic legacy.

0 Culture Ethics

Yes, I’m worried that giving to Gaza could benefit Hamas. But Zionism today demands hope.

Rabbi Daniel Greyber in JTA · 6 May

Rabbi Daniel Greyber expresses his nuanced perspective on supporting humanitarian efforts in Gaza without compromising his Zionist principles.

0 Literature Communities

A New Jersey congregation was already falling apart. Then came Oct 7.

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 4 May

Nathaniel Popkin's novel, "Partly Strong, Partly Broken," revolves around Rabbi Adinah Feld as she navigates multiple crises in her New Jersey synagogue.

0 Communities Philosophy

A synagogue helped Palestinians raise money for Gaza — and found common ground over falafel

Grace Gilson in JTA · 29 Apr

Rabbi Daniel Greyber and Beth El Synagogue in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, broke new ground by supporting a Palestinian-led fundraiser benefiting children in Gaza, an event uncommon in American Jewish communities.

0 Holocaust Literature

How Saul Rubinek’s best lie helped him get to the truth about his family’s Holocaust history

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 28 Apr

Saul Rubinek's latest book, "All In The Telling: A Somewhat True Story," intertwines memoir, Holocaust history, and fiction, shedding light on his family's harrowing experiences during the Holocaust.

0 Communities Politics

A freed Israeli hostage spoke at UCLA without incident. Then the student government weighed in.

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 28 Apr

Omer Shem Tov, a former Israeli hostage of Hamas, spoke at UCLA without disruption, despite later controversy from the student government.

0 Communities Education

Why I came to Israel to work for shared society

eJewishPhilanthropy · 22 Apr

Sami Jinich shares his journey from growing up in a pluralistic Jewish home in America to becoming an active participant in building a shared society in Israel.

0 Holocaust History

He saved dozens of kids in Auschwitz — he kept it a secret for nearly the rest of his life

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 12 Apr

Judith Richter embarked on a journey to unveil her father Erno Zvi Spiegel's untold heroism during the Holocaust after discovering his story in a LIFE Magazine article.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Arson at Jackson synagogue jolts Institute of Southern Jewish Life, but its mission persists

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Mar

The arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, has disrupted both the synagogue and the adjacent Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) but has not deterred their mission.

0 Politics Israel

Iran, Israel and Hitler’s gun are all on the ballot in key primaries in Texas and NC on Tuesday

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 2 Mar

The primary elections in North Carolina and Texas are spotlighting tensions around Israel and Middle East policies.

0 Ethics Culture

What rabbinic wisdom taught me in the wake of the BAFTA scandal

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 27 Feb

The BAFTA Awards faced a storm of controversy after John Davidson, featured in a film about living with Tourette Syndrome, involuntarily shouted a racial slur during the ceremony.

0 Art Communities

How the Jewish Museum brought Black film history to new audiences

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 17 Feb

In the midst of tense Black-Jewish relations during the 1970s, the Jewish Museum under Karl Katz's direction, sought to bridge communities by showcasing race films—movies made from the early 20th century specifically for Black audiences.

0 Literature Holocaust

Art theft, angels and neo-Nazis force a reckoning with the past in ‘The Tavern at the End of History’

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 11 Feb

Morris Collins' novel "The Tavern at the End of History" explores the tensions between memory and morality through a story about art theft, the Holocaust, and human frailty.

0 Culture Holidays

How Alvin Ailey’s 'Revelations' evokes Yom Kippur for me

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 16 Jan

Olivia Haynie explores the parallels between Alvin Ailey's renowned dance work "Revelations" and the Jewish observance of Yom Kippur.

0 Television/Film Politics

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

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 2 Dec 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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.

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