Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Jewish group revives religious charter school fight in Oklahoma, months after test case stalled at Supreme Court

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 21 Nov

Leveraging legal maneuvers in Oklahoma, the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is reviving the contentious issue of religious charter schools, a topic the U.S. Supreme Court failed to resolve in a previous deadlocked decision.

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Jewish group revives push for public funding for religious schools that stalled at Supreme Court

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 21 Nov

The National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is pushing for the creation of a publicly funded virtual Jewish high school in Oklahoma, intended to test the constitutionality of government funding for religious charter schools.

0 Sports Politics

'Chetanyahu?': NBA star sucked into Gaza culture wars over workout video

Louis Keene in Forward · 21 Aug

NBA player Chet Holmgren became unexpectedly embroiled in the Israeli-Palestinian discourse after a video of him practicing basketball at an Orthodox Jewish school gym in Los Angeles, which displayed Israeli flags, went viral.

0 Politics Culture

‘You can’t fake it’: Why images of starving children in Gaza are so difficult to dismiss

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 5 Aug

The article discusses the powerful impact of images depicting malnourished children in Gaza, which have intensified international pressure on Israel.

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Budding Hadassah Leaders Get Immersive Israel Experience

Shari Harel in Hadassah · 22 May

The immersive experience in Israel for the Evolve Leadership Fellows of Hadassah has deeply impacted its participants, enhancing their connection to Israel and commitment to Hadassah's mission.

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Supreme Court deadlock blocks Oklahoma’s plan for religious charter school, in pivotal case

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 22 May

The U.S. Supreme Court reached a 4-4 deadlock, leaving in place a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that prevents the establishment of a publicly funded religious charter school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School.

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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 Education Politics

A Supreme Court case could pave the way for publicly funded Jewish day schools

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 10 Feb

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond could significantly impact religious education funding, including for Jewish day schools.

0 Politics Leadership

Mark His Words

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Feb

Mark Halperin discusses the early days of Trump's second term, highlighting the unprecedented speed and direction of his administration's actions, which leave both supporters and opponents scrambling.

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

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 Sports Culture

14 athletes and personalities inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 24 Jan

The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame recently announced its 2025 class, inducting 14 remarkable athletes and media figures from diverse sports worldwide.

0 Politics Culture

The Wrath of Rothman

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Jan

Noah Rothman discusses his Commentary Magazine cover piece "A Clockwork Blue" about the evolution of political violence on the left and the perils of excusing violent actions in political discourse.

0 Politics Torah

Terrorism, Islamism, and the Democrats

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 2 Jan

Faced with the aftermath of two terrorist incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas, the panel examines how fragmented leadership and differing narratives on Islamic terrorism are affecting the United States' political landscape, especially with respect to the Democratic Party and President Biden.

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