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Jeff Goldblum Shares the Yiddish Music He Grew Up With

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 20 Nov

Jeff Goldblum, celebrated actor and jazz pianist, reflects on his Jewish upbringing and the Yiddish music that shaped his childhood.

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

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 Politics Antisemitism

Trump picks Matt Gaetz, who called ADL ‘racist’ and invited Holocaust denier to SOTU, for attorney general

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 13 Nov

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general, sparking controversy due to Gaetz's history of engaging with antisemitic conspiracy theories and figures.

0 History Antisemitism

When the Nazis attacked synagogues on Kristallnacht, they were targeting Judaism’s heart and soul

Michael Berenbaum in JTA · 7 Nov

Marking the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, Michael Berenbaum discusses the devastating pogroms in Germany and Austria, where over 1,000 synagogues were destroyed by Nazis in an assault on the heart of Jewish cultural and communal life.

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 Politics Israel

Adam Schiff wins race for U.S. Senate seat previously held by Dianne Feinstein

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 6 Nov

Rep. Adam Schiff, a Jewish Democrat known for his prominent role in the impeachment inquiries against former President Donald Trump, has won the U.S. Senate seat in California previously held by Dianne Feinstein.

0 Politics Israel

Pro-Trump PACs back more misleading ads about Harris and Israel in final bid for swing-state voters

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 6 Nov

In a last-minute electoral strategy, Republican-backed PACs funded deceptive messages in swing states, exploiting Democratic divisions over the Israel-Hamas conflict to undermine Vice President Kamala Harris and sway voters towards Donald Trump.

0 Politics Culture

Who Jewish Celebrities Have Endorsed for the 2024 Presidential Election

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 4 Nov

Jewish celebrities have overwhelmingly endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, reflecting a historical trend among Jewish voters favoring Democratic candidates.

0 Politics Israel

Anonymous texts to Pennsylvania voters suggest Harris is duplicitous on Israel

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 4 Nov

In Pennsylvania, anonymous text messages have been sent to voters suggesting Vice President Kamala Harris is inconsistent in her stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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 Antisemitism

Shameful Schumer and the Election

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 1 Nov

The podcast delves deep into allegations against Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for allegedly advising Columbia University to avoid discussing antisemitic incidents, displaying both political and ethical ramifications amidst the backdrop of the nearing presidential election.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Shameful Schumer and the Election

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 1 Nov

This episode highlights criticism of Senator Chuck Schumer for allegedly downplaying antisemitic incidents at Columbia University for partisan gain.

0 Antisemitism Politics

How 10/7 changed everything — except the way Jewish interest groups fight antisemitism

eJewishPhilanthropy · 1 Nov

Matthias J. Becker, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, discusses the ongoing challenges in combating antisemitism online, aggravated by the reaction to the October 7 massacre in Israel.

0 Politics Culture

Steve Speaks!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Oct

The episode features a discussion with Steve Kornacki about the upcoming U.S. election, focusing on voter behavior patterns and potential swing states.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Don't Call It a Hate Crime Against a Jew

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 29 Oct

The episode discusses a recent antisemitic shooting in Chicago, exploring the reluctance of media and authorities to recognize it as a hate crime and the broader implications for American society.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The chaos is the point: Matt Gaetz and the mainstreaming of conspiracy, xenophobia and antisemitism

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 4 Oct 2023

The article examines the political antics of Congressman Matt Gaetz, highlighting his role in the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his history of promoting conspiracy theories and antisemitic rhetoric.

0 Politics Ethics

Opinion | The El Paso Killer Loved Trump. Do You? Then You’re Responsible, Too.

Forward · 4 Aug 2019

CJ Werleman discusses the implications of the El Paso mass shooting, in which a gunman influenced by white supremacy and Donald Trump's rhetoric killed at least 20 people.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Here’s What We Know About The California Synagogue Shooting

Forward · 28 Apr 2019

A tragic shooting occurred at the Chabad of Poway synagogue near San Diego on the six-month anniversary of the Pittsburgh synagogue attack, resulting in one death and three injuries.

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