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

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 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.

0 Politics Communities

Cincinnati rabbi disinvited from rally against Nazis over his support for Israel

JTA · 7 Mar

Rabbi Ari Jun, a prominent Zionist leader in Cincinnati, was disinvited from speaking at a rally opposing neo-Nazis and white supremacy due to his support for Israel.

0 Culture Holidays

3/8/25 – Shiur 505 – Purim – Fascinating Sources for our Minhagim | Bringing Simcha into our lives – The stories behind "Bardak" and Suki & Ding

Halacha Headlines · 7 Mar

This episode of Halacha Headlines delves into the customs and sources of the joyous Jewish festival of Purim, exploring traditions such as Taanis Esther and the meaning behind costumes and Purim Torah.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Thank god Trump didn't talk about antisemitism in his speech to Congress

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 5 Mar

Emily Tamkin expresses relief that former President Donald Trump did not mention antisemitism in his recent speech to Congress.

0 Education Leadership

Weeks after selling NYC building, Hebrew Union College sells part of LA campus to USC

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 27 Feb

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC) is selling a portion of its Los Angeles campus to the neighboring University of Southern California.

0 Politics Israel

What is the new ‘Judea and Samaria Caucus’ in Congress all about?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 27 Feb

The U.S. Congress has seen a new development with the establishment of the Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus by Republican leaders, aiming to shift U.S. policy towards supporting Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank, referred to biblically as Judea and Samaria.

0 Art Culture

At a Dan Friedman exhibition, the bizarre joy of being Dan Friedman

Dan Friedman in Forward · 26 Feb

Dan Friedman reviews an exhibition celebrating the work of the late designer Dan Friedman at Superhouse in New York City.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Supreme Court’s Death Row ‘Miracle.’ Plus. . .

Madeleine Kearns in The Free Press · 26 Feb

Significant developments in three high-profile cases featured in The Free Press are highlighted.

0 Sports Israel

A Jewish college basketball star is turning NBA heads at Michigan

Louis Keene in Forward · 25 Feb

Danny Wolf, a standout college basketball player from Glencoe, Illinois, and an Israeli citizen after representing Israel in the Under-20 European Championships, is attracting significant NBA attention.

0 Politics Leadership

The New Jewish Caucus in Congress

Emes Ve-Emunah · 19 Feb

A new Jewish caucus has been formed in the U.S. House of Representatives, comprising entirely of liberal Jewish Democrats, with the aim of creating a unified Jewish voice on policies affecting the Jewish people.

0 Television/Film Culture

The Jewish Woman Who Invented Soap Operas

Alina Adams in Kveller · 19 Feb

Irna Phillips, a pioneering Jewish woman from Chicago, is credited with inventing the soap opera genre.

0 Politics Ethics

JD Vance tells German leaders to abandon their ‘firewall’ against the far-right

Ben Sales in Forward · 14 Feb

Ohio Senator and Vice President J.D. Vance, addressing the Munich Security Conference, criticized German leaders for boycotting populist far-right parties like Alternative for Germany (AfD).