Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Israeli flag attack ad prompts antisemitism charge in PA state race — yet boosts the Jewish candidate

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 18 May

A Pennsylvania state senate race has been stirred by a campaign mailer attacking Bradley Merkl-Gump, a Jewish candidate, with allegations of being tied to an 'Israel-first' political agenda.

0 Television/Film Culture

‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Is Actually So Jewish

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 8 May

Lior Zaltzman explores the understated Jewish elements in "The Devil Wears Prada," revealing how both the book and film carry Jewish connections that many fans may not have realized.

0 Politics Israel

Marine vet Ryan Crosswell aims to flip GOP-held Pennsylvania congressional seat

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 15 Jan

Ryan Crosswell, a Marine veteran and former federal prosecutor, is entering the political fray by running for a Democratic nomination to flip the GOP-held 7th Congressional District in Pennsylvania.

0 Television/Film Culture

Susan Stamberg, iconic Jewish ‘founding mother’ of NPR, dies at 87

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 17 Oct 2025

Susan Stamberg, an influential voice in American broadcasting, passed away at age 87, leaving behind a rich legacy at NPR, where she broke new ground as one of its founding personalities.

0 Art Communities

Coping With Cancer Through Creative Healing

Alexandra Lapkin Schwank in Hadassah · 31 Jul 2025

Jenna Benn Shersher and Nikki Fuchs Sausen have spearheaded initiatives using creative arts to support individuals affected by cancer, highlighting the therapeutic power of art in healing and connection.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Letter and Spirit: Evasion, Avoidance and Workarounds in the Halakhic System

Reviewed by Rabbi Moshe Kurtz in Jewish Action · 24 Jun 2025

Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman's book, reviewed by Rabbi Moshe Kurtz, delves into the complex theme of haaramot (circumventions) within the halakhic system, offering a nuanced perspective on workarounds in Jewish law.

0 Education Antisemitism

Goodbye, Columbia

Sapir · 14 May 2025

Amidst waning public confidence in American higher education, the article proposes a strategic approach for enhancing the Jewish experience and improving university standards.

0 Politics Culture

The New Yorker’s Cavalcade of Ignorance

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 26 Nov 2024

Armin Rosen critiques The New Yorker's recent issue featuring various authors grappling with the state of America post-election, focusing on their collective ignorance and biases towards Trump supporters.

0 Politics Israel

Gaza didn't cost Harris the election. But her approach pointed to a broader problem

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 6 Nov 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris's loss in the 2024 presidential election exposed broader issues within the Democratic Party, particularly the challenge of balancing support for Israel with the demands of its progressive base.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I was a Bernie supporter. This year, I'm voting Trump. Here's why liberal Jews like me made the switch

Shabbos Kestenbaum in Forward · 1 Nov 2024

Shabbos Kestenbaum, once a staunch supporter of Bernie Sanders and left-wing politics, explains his shift to voting for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

0 Leadership Gender/Identity

After 50 years, pioneering female rabbi is still practicing peace — and protesting

Robin Washington in Forward · 27 Sep 2023

Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, one of the first female rabbis in the United States and the first woman ordained by the Renewal movement in 1981, reflects on her 50-year journey of practicing peace and advocating for nonviolence.

0 Science Philosophy

Rocket man: Jared Isaacman is leading the first trip to space without astronauts

Forward · 4 May 2021

Jared Isaacman, a self-made billionaire and founder of Shift4 Payments, leads the historic Inspiration4 mission, the first spaceflight with an entirely non-professional astronaut crew.

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