Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

0 Literature History

Was a ravishing, fictional heroine inspired by a real-life Jewish philanthropist?

Alison Bass in Forward · 19 Nov

Alison Bass explores the possible connection between the character of Rebecca in Sir Walter Scott's novel "Ivanhoe" and the real-life Jewish philanthropist Rebecca Gratz.

0 Culture Leadership

Why the Weitzman, a museum of American Jewish history, tapped an Israeli as its next CEO

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 19 Nov

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has appointed Israeli Dan Tadmor as its new CEO to elevate the museum's profile.

0 Sports Communities

Sam Salz is likely the first Orthodox Jew to appear in a Division I college football game

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 18 Nov

Sam Salz, a senior wide receiver for Texas A&M, has made history by becoming likely the first Orthodox Jew to play in a NCAA Division I college football game.

0 Culture Communities

With visitors and donations down, San Francisco’s Jewish museum to shutter at least temporarily

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 14 Nov

The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco is set to undergo a year-long closure starting December 15, citing significant drops in visitation and donations attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and broader challenges facing San Francisco's downtown area.

0 Music Culture

For Matisyahu, Being Jewish Is an Obsession Again

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 14 Nov

Matisyahu, once celebrated as a Haredi reggae artist, has undergone numerous personal and musical transformations throughout his career.

0 Education Culture

Trump plans to reinstate school prayer. Our readers remember times Christianity came up in class

Mira Fox in Forward · 12 Nov

The discussion on the intersection of religion and public education resurfaces with President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to reinstate school prayer, challenging the 1962 Supreme Court decision on the issue.

0 Politics Israel

You don’t have to worship Trump to feel hopeful at his victory

Jewish Chronicle · 12 Nov

This piece explores the potential positive aspects of Donald Trump's presidential victory, particularly through his appointment of Elise Stefanik as Ambassador to the United Nations.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump to nominate Elise Stefanik, who grilled university presidents on antisemitism, as UN ambassador

Ben Sales in JTA · 11 Nov

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Rep. Elise Stefanik as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

0 Politics Israel

You're Fired

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 8 Nov

Yonit and Jonathan explore significant geopolitical shifts, including Donald Trump's return to U.S. presidential politics and the dismissal of Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

0 Politics Leadership

Did the Democrats Gaslight Themselves?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Nov

The episode examines the Democratic Party's post-election quandaries following Kamala Harris's concession speech, highlighting intra-party conflicts and public perception issues.

0 Politics Communities

What Just Happened at the Ballot? With Eli Lake and Alana Newhouse

Unorthodox · 7 Nov

Eli Lake and Alana Newhouse discuss the aftermath of Donald Trump's return to power, examining the shifts in American political dynamics and media narratives.

0 Politics Communities

Anxiety, concern and hope: How swing-state rabbis, and their communities, are reacting to Trump’s win

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 7 Nov

In the wake of Donald Trump's re-election, swing-state rabbis across America are expressing a range of emotions from anxiety to hope, reflecting the diverse concerns of their communities.

0 Politics Jewish Law

‘If Kamala had chosen Josh Shapiro’: Some Democrats wonder if it would have made a difference to have the Jewish governor of PA on the ticket

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 6 Nov

In the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris's electoral defeat to Donald Trump, some Democrats are speculating that choosing Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as her running mate might have changed the outcome, particularly in swing states like Pennsylvania.

0 Culture Television/Film

Thirsty Philly voters were in for a surprise: Paul Rudd and some handy hydration

PJ Grisar in Forward · 5 Nov

On Election Day, actor Paul Rudd performed a charitable act by distributing water bottles to young voters waiting in long lines at a Philadelphia polling place.

0 Politics Leadership

With harassment and intimidation expected, 'poll chaplains' work to keep calm on Election Day

Mira Fox in Forward · 5 Nov

Rabbinical student Rafi Ellenson joined a group of faith leaders in Pennsylvania to serve as 'poll chaplains' during the contentious 2024 U.S. elections.

0 Politics Israel

Howard Lutnick, the pro-Israel champion leading Trump’s transition team

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 4 Nov

Howard Lutnick, chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, has become a high-profile booster for Donald Trump's potential second term.

0 Politics Communities

How rabbis in battleground states are approaching a razor-close election with enormous implications for Jews and for Israel

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 1 Nov

Amid a highly contentious U.S. election, rabbis in battleground states face the challenge of guiding their communities through political polarization while maintaining neutrality.

0 Communities Politics

When colleges shut down their ‘Gaza solidarity sukkahs,’ they prompted debates over anti-Zionist Jewish observance

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 1 Nov

A series of Gaza solidarity sukkahs, constructed by anti-Zionist Jewish groups on university campuses like Northwestern and NYU during the 2024 Sukkot holiday, sparked significant controversy and debates over Jewish observance and political expression.

0 Sports Culture

The Jewish Sport Report: After a thrilling World Series, a historic Jewish MLB offseason is on-deck

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 1 Nov

The Jewish Sports Report highlights a pivotal MLB offseason for Jewish players following the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory.

0 Politics Culture

This is not an endorsement for Kamala Harris — or Donald Trump

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 1 Nov

Jodi Rudoren reflects on the fading tradition of newspaper political endorsements in light of recent decisions by the owners of major outlets like The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times not to endorse any presidential candidates.

0 Politics Communities

Hymie’s, the Philly Jewish deli featured in a Trump ad, is now the setting for a Harris spot

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 1 Nov

Hymies, a well-known Jewish deli in Philadelphia, has become a stage for political ads as the U.S. election nears its end.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Why HBCUs Are Key to Fighting Antisemitism

Sapir · 1 Nov

The article explores the historical and evolving dynamics of Black-Jewish relations in the U.S., particularly focusing on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) like Howard University.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Combating the Shocking Rise of Antisemitism in Health Care

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah · 31 Oct

In recent months, there has been a troubling rise in antisemitism within the healthcare sector in the U.S., exacerbated by the conflict in Israel and attacks by Hamas.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The Jewish Vote in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know

People of the Pod · 31 Oct

Pennsylvania's significant Jewish community is a key factor in the upcoming presidential election, with issues such as antisemitism and U.S.-Israel relations shaping voter sentiment.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ahead of election, Jewish security groups are monitoring conspiracy theories, Jewish polling sites and foreign interference

Luke Tress in JTA · 31 Oct

With the upcoming election and heightened antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Jewish security organizations are on alert for potential threats.

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