Rhode Island, United States

0 Politics Education

How Trump's attacks on the university target what has made America great for Jews

Suzanne Nossel in Forward · 23 Apr

Amid rising antisemitism on American campuses and broader societal tensions following the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Trump administration has targeted universities, accusing them of allowing antisemitic environments.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish Federations CEO privately opposed a Jewish open letter criticizing Trump’s campus arrests

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 21 Apr

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) CEO, Eric Fingerhut, opposed a joint statement by major Jewish groups criticizing the Trump administration's approach to antisemitism and its deportation of foreign student activists.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Antisemitism Awareness Act Is Back

Rachel Rosenfield in Moment · 21 Apr

The Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA) has been reintroduced by Rep. Mike Lawler, aiming to define antisemitism to aid the Department of Education in investigating discrimination against Jewish students.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish students, alumni decry ‘weaponization of antisemitism’ across country

Grace Gilson in JTA · 18 Apr

Jewish students and faculty across several U.S. universities, including Harvard and Brown, are expressing outrage over the Trump administration's threats to cut federal funding as a purported measure against antisemitism.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Passover Crossover - Rootless - Why Dual Loyalty is Good for the Jews, with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz

Unorthodox · 16 Apr

Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz discusses the concept of dual loyalty among American Jews, advocating for a proud embrace of loyalty to both the United States and Israel as complementary rather than conflicting identities.

0 History Politics

What was the Jewish record on slavery? It's (very) complicated.

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 11 Apr

In "Fear No Pharaoh," Richard Kreitner delves into the complex relationship between American Jews and slavery during the 19th century, highlighting the diversity of Jewish perspectives based on various factors including geography, tradition, and political pressures.

0 Politics Education

Pro-Palestinian protests enriched Jewish life on my campus. Trump's actions will do the opposite.

Paul E. Nahme in Forward · 10 Apr

Paul E. Nahme, a professor at Brown University, argues that while pro-Palestinian protests have led to challenging discourse about Jewish and Palestinian perspectives, they have ultimately enriched Jewish life on campus.

0 Politics Israel

Lawmakers, national security experts skeptical of Trump’s Iran diplomacy

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 10 Apr

Lawmakers and national security experts express deep skepticism over the Trump administration's nuclear negotiations with Iran, doubting the possibility of achieving a deal that fully dismantles Iran's nuclear program.

0 History Ethics

American Pharaohs

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr

Allan Arkush reviews Richard Kreitner's book "Fear No Pharaoh," which examines the complex and often uncomfortable role American Jews had in the institution of slavery.

0 Politics Antisemitism

October 8 is a Masterclass in American Jewish Narcissism.

Mira Simone Kux in New Voices · 4 Apr

"October 8: The Fight for the Soul of America" has sparked significant attention within American Jewish communities following its theatrical release.

0 Politics Communities

Brown U leaders praise Jewish life on campus as Trump expected to slash $500M

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 4 Apr

The Trump administration has targeted Brown University with a proposed $500 million freeze in federal funding amidst efforts to combat antisemitism on campuses, part of a broader move against several prestigious Ivy League schools.

0 Politics History

America (at Her Best)

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article discusses the historically philosemitic foundations of the United States, highlighting notable Jewish contributions to American society and politics.

0 Television/Film Culture

Why Israeli TV Is So Good

Sapir · 3 Apr

Israeli TV has become internationally acclaimed for its nuanced portrayal of religious characters, a shift marked by the success of shows like "Srugim" and "Shtisel."

0 Philosophy Torah

My Liberal Faith

Sapir · 3 Apr

At the core of the author's experience is the transformative influence of a university seminar on the Book of Genesis, which fostered an enduring engagement with Jewish teachings and deeper philosophical inquiry.

0 Science Ethics

Nasty Blast from the Past // Measles is baaaack

Avi Shafran in Ami · 26 Mar

Avi Shafran highlights the return of measles, once a routine childhood illness before vaccines nearly eradicated it, now resurging due to declining vaccination rates.

0 Politics Communities

Campus arrest tracker: Who has been detained for 'anti-semitic' or 'pro-Hamas' activity?

Louis Keene in Forward · 24 Mar

Seven university students and professors have been subjected to deportation or detention proceedings under President Trump's administration, accused of engaging in activities deemed anti-Semitic, pro-Hamas, or anti-American.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Nearly 80 bipartisan lawmakers call on Trump administration to unfreeze security funding for religious institutions

Grace Gilson in Forward · 21 Mar

A bipartisan group of nearly 80 U.S. lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to lift a freeze on security funding crucial to religious institutions, including synagogues, schools, and Jewish community centers.

0 Education Politics

Eitan Hersh: Can the Jewish Left Talk With the Jewish Right? [Outreach: Bonus]

18forty · 18 Mar

Political scientist Eitan Hersh discusses strategies for fostering constructive dialogue among students with diverse political and religious perspectives, particularly concerning contentious topics like Israel.

0 Politics Israel

15 Things Just That Happened

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 17 Mar

The episode covers an exceptionally busy three-day news cycle, highlighting a breadth of significant political and global developments.

0 Communities Politics

Jonathan Dekel-Chen: My Son was a Hostage in Gaza for 43 Million Seconds. He Felt Every One.

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 17 Mar

Jonathan Dekel-Chen speaks about his son Sagui's 498-day captivity by Hamas, Sagui's eventual release, and the ongoing struggle for other hostages' freedom.

0 Culture Israel

Why Dual Loyalty is Good for the Jews, with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz

Unorthodox · 13 Mar

Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz argues in favor of embracing dual loyalty for American Jews, advocating for simultaneous loyalty to both America and Israel as a harmonious concept.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Linda McMahon, Trump’s education secretary pick, says she’ll fight antisemitism — but offers few specifics

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 13 Feb

Linda McMahon, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Education, faced scrutiny during her confirmation hearing for her plans to combat campus antisemitism.

0 Music Culture

Critics say Kendrick Lamar was too loud and hard to understand — they said the same thing about Bob Dylan in Newport

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 11 Feb

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance, rife with political commentary, ignited controversy akin to Bob Dylan's electric transition at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.

0 Politics History

Who were the most (and least) Jewish presidents?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 11 Feb

PJ Grisar offers an intriguing exploration of the Jewish connections and legacies of American presidents, rating them on a playful Jewishness scale.

0 Politics Education

Trump directs Health and Human Services to investigate medical schools for antisemitism

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 5 Feb

President Donald Trump has expanded the scope of federal investigations into perceived campus antisemitism beyond the Department of Education to include the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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