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0 Antisemitism Politics

Training for NYPD Officers Categorized the Keffiyeh and Watermelon as Antisemitic Symbols - Experts say the training reinforced a police culture that treats Palestinians and their supporters with suspicion and brutality.

Alex Kane in Jewish Currents · 24 Apr

A contentious NYPD training session on antisemitism has drawn criticism for associating pro-Palestinian symbols, such as the keffiyeh and watermelon, with antisemitism.

0 Communities Leadership

Michigan attorney Michael Kramer, 82, put family and community first

Suzanne Kurtz Sloan in JTA · 23 Apr

Michael Kramer, a beloved Michigan attorney and philanthropist, passed away at 82, leaving behind a legacy of deep dedication to family and community.

0 Culture Food

Taster’s Choice

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Apr

Members of Congregation Zichron Eliezer in Cincinnati recently participated in a unique event at New Riff distillery in Kentucky, where they sampled and selected bourbon for the distillery's first kosher-certified line.

0 Politics Israel

Bungling the Good Things

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Apr

The episode delves into the ongoing challenges faced by the Trump administration in dealing with international relations, particularly concerning hostages with Hamas, negotiations with Iran, and diplomatic dynamics.

0 Politics History

The “Our Version” Edition

Promised Podcast · 10 Apr

Linda Gradstein, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron explore the IDF's shifting narrative about the tragic shooting of 15 Palestinians in rescue vehicles and discuss its wider implications on trust in military accounts.

0 Politics Israel

Conservative movement softens support for two-state solution

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 8 Apr

The Conservative and Reform Jewish movements in the U.S. are shifting their stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict amid recent geopolitical tensions.

0 Antisemitism Politics

A Republican senator called Chuck Schumer ‘Fuhrer’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 4 Apr

In a controversial remark, Republican Senator Bernie Moreno labeled Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as the "Fuhrer," adopting Adolf Hitler's title in a derogatory attack on the Jewish politician.

0 Antisemitism History

For America’s Jews, Past Is Prologue

Sapir · 3 Apr

This piece explores the current concern among American Jews about a rise in antisemitism, as reflected in recent inflammatory events and statements.

0 Politics Communities

'Another Jewish warrior': Fine wins special election for U.S. House seat

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 2 Apr

Randy Fine's recent election to the U.S. House of Representatives marks a significant increase in Republican Jewish representation, the highest in over four decades.

0 History Education

The “Not a Citadel, a Sanhedrin” Edition

Promised Podcast · 26 Mar

Marking the centennial of the Hebrew University's founding in Jerusalem, the episode dives into the significance of its establishment amidst a politically charged environment and global hopes for a Jewish academic haven.

0 Communities Politics

Jewish social service agencies brace for federal funding cuts amid uncertainty

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 26 Mar

Jewish social service agencies across the U.S. are facing a potential crisis due to anticipated federal funding cuts under the Trump administration's budget plans.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Gloria Steinem, 91 Today, Still Fighting

Jewdicious · 25 Mar

Gloria Steinem, a trailblazer in American feminism, celebrates her 91st birthday.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Signal Scandal and the COVID Conmen

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 25 Mar

The podcast discusses a significant security breach involving a journalist unwittingly added to a Trump administration text chain about a military strike, highlighting issues of competence and accountability.

0 Food Culture

Manischewitz launches a food truck in New York City

Lisa Keys in JTA · 24 Mar

Manischewitz, the renowned kosher food brand, has introduced a food truck named the "Manischewitz Deli on Wheels" in New York City, aligning its launch with the upcoming Passover season.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Nearly 80 bipartisan lawmakers call on Trump administration to unfreeze security funding for religious institutions

Grace Gilson in Forward · 21 Mar

A bipartisan group of nearly 80 U.S. lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to lift a freeze on security funding crucial to religious institutions, including synagogues, schools, and Jewish community centers.

0 Leadership Torah

Spinning, fast and slow

eJewishPhilanthropy · 21 Mar

Rabbinic leadership often resembles the quick, intuitive "spinning" of goats' hair as described in Exodus, necessitating rapid responses and decision-making.

0 Education Antisemitism

How Universities Lost Their Way, With Cary Nelson

Unorthodox · 20 Mar

Cary Nelson discusses the ideological decline in universities, particularly how anti-Zionism has contributed to current campus climates of ideological conformity and antisemitism.

0 Education Antisemitism

How Universities Lost Their Way, With Cary Nelson

Unorthodox · 20 Mar

Cary Nelson discusses how universities have shifted from their foundational principles of free inquiry to embracing ideological conformity, driven partly by growing anti-Zionism.

0 Leadership Communities

Remembering A Legendary Jewish Communal Hero

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 20 Mar

Ted Comet, remembered as a legendary figure in Jewish communal life, was celebrated for his lifetime of service to Jews worldwide.

0 Leadership Communities

Ted Comet, Jewish communal giant and longtime Upper West Sider, dies at 100

Rachel Ringler in JTA · 19 Mar

Ted Comet, a towering figure in Jewish communal life and founder of New York City's annual Israel parade, passed away at 100.

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 Politics Antisemitism

‘Resounding no’ to ‘strongly support’: JTA readers weigh in on Trump’s bid to deport Mahmoud Khalil

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 17 Mar

The Trump administration's decision to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a leader in the pro-Palestinian movement, has sparked debate among Jewish communities.

0 Philosophy Torah

Ronna Burger on Reading Esther as a Philosopher (Rebroadcast)

Tikvah · 13 Mar

Ronna Burger provides a philosopher's lens to the Book of Esther, interpreting it through themes of chance, providence, and prudence, especially in the context of Jewish survival in the diaspora.

0 Holidays Ethics

Making Pesach, Making Me

Adina Forouzan in Jewish Action · 12 Mar

At the age of eleven, Adina Forouzan embraced her journey into Judaism by independently preparing for Pesach, a task typically mastered in adulthood.

0 Politics Communities

Is a Progressive Jew an Oxymoron?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 10 Mar

Rabbi Ari Jun, a Reform rabbi in Cincinnati, faced rejection from a progressive rally against neo-Nazis and white supremacy due to his Zionist beliefs.

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