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0 Sports Culture

Deni Avdija, the NBA’s only Israeli, is making a mark on the Portland Trail Blazers

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 31 Jan 2025

Deni Avdija, the only Israeli player in the NBA, recently delivered a career performance with the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring 30 points in a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

0 Education Politics

How Local Power Shapes Everything

Boston JCRC in JCRC Boston Leaders Unplugged · 24 Jan 2025

Eitan Hersh from Tufts University discusses how the decay of local civic knowledge and influence hinders community engagement and political effectiveness, emphasizing the need for local relationships.

0 Communities Israel

The true meaning of Israeli resilience

The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut · 20 Dec 2024

The episode explores the role of community resilience in post-disaster recovery, featuring insights from Dr. Daniel Aldrich on Israel's ability to rebuild amidst ongoing challenges.

0 Sports Culture

The Jewish Sport Report: This Jewish baseball star’s salary is record-breaking

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 13 Dec 2024

From Max Fried's historic contract with the New York Yankees to American Jews pursuing professional sports careers in Israel, Jewish athletes made significant headlines in recent weeks.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Bernard-Henri Lévy and AJC CEO Ted Deutch on How to Build a Resilient Jewish Future Post-October 7

People of the Pod · 12 Dec 2024

Philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy and AJC CEO Ted Deutch discuss the current state and future resilience of the Jewish community in light of rising global antisemitism and political challenges.

0 Leadership Education

On Jewish Leadership

Sources · 4 Dec 2024

The latest issue of "Sources" explores the multifaceted aspects of Jewish leadership, prompted by reflections on Rabbi David Ellenson's impactful contributions during his tenure as President of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.

0 Antisemitism Communities

I'm a rabbi in Columbus. Here's my answer to the neo-Nazis

Areyah Kaltmann in Forward · 21 Nov 2024

In response to a disturbing neo-Nazi march in Columbus, Ohio, Rabbi Areyah Kaltmann emphasizes resilience and the power of positive Jewish identity.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Why Neo-Nazis marched in Ohio this weekend, and almost every weekend in the U.S.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 18 Nov 2024

Neo-Nazi rallies have become alarmingly frequent across the United States, with hundreds occurring since 2016, driven by small white supremacist groups seeking attention online.

0 Antisemitism Politics

White House, Ohio governor condemn neo-Nazi rally in downtown Columbus

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 18 Nov 2024

A neo-Nazi rally in Columbus, Ohio, involving masked individuals waving Nazi flags and spreading antisemitic rhetoric, has been widely condemned by various officials, including the White House and Ohio's Republican Governor Mike DeWine.

0 Culture Jewish Law

LeBron James attends Jewish NYC wedding — holding hands with a notorious rabbi

Gabe Friedman in Forward · 23 May 2022

NBA superstar LeBron James made a notable appearance at a Jewish wedding in New York City, attended by the Schottenstein family, where he held hands with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto.

0 Politics Israel

To Ensure Israel’s Security, I Served in the IDF — and Now I’m Volunteering for Hillary

Forward · 10 Oct 2016

Adam Berman, a former IDF lone soldier, discusses his continued dedication to Israel's security by volunteering for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.