South Carolina, United States

0 Ethics Holocaust

Museums should return art created under coercion — whether in slavery or Auschwitz

Rafael Medoff in JTA · 19 Jun

The ongoing fight to reclaim artworks created under coercion highlights eerie parallels between the struggles of the descendants of an enslaved Black artist, David Drake, and a Jewish Holocaust survivor, Dina Babbitt.

0 Communities Leadership

Juneteenth reminds Jewish communities that belonging requires more than a declaration

Yolanda Savage-Narva in JTA · 19 Jun

Juneteenth serves as a poignant reminder to Jewish communities of the essential work required to achieve true belonging beyond mere declarations of inclusion.

0 Politics Israel

In Trump deal, Iran can have ballistic missiles and billions of dollars – but must give up nukes

Tovah Lazaroff in Forward · 17 Jun

President Donald Trump's new deal with Iran, which was announced during the G7 summit, aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons while allowing it to keep its ballistic missile program.

0 Politics Israel

Trump defends his deal with Iran, saying it means Israel is ‘not going to be nuked’

Tovah Lazaroff in JTA · 17 Jun

Former President Donald Trump defended his controversial deal with Iran at the G7 summit, asserting it prevents Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, and thereby protecting Israel from nuclear destruction.

0 Leadership Communities

When it comes to legacy giving, success demands a decade

eJewishPhilanthropy · 16 Jun

Legacy giving is increasingly seen as a crucial financial strategy for Jewish communities in North America, addressing challenges like demographic changes and competition for philanthropic funds.

0 Politics Israel

American Jewish leaders across the political spectrum express alarm at Trump’s Iran deal

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 15 Jun

Following President Donald Trump's announcement of a new deal with Iran to conclude the U.S.-Israel war, American Jewish groups across the political spectrum have expressed unified concern about the agreement.

0 Jewish Law History

An organ divided a synagogue. The fallout helped create Reform Judaism.

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 4 Jun

In the mid-19th century, a significant controversy erupted in the Charleston synagogue, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, over the installation of a pipe organ—a move aimed at modernizing Jewish worship by integrating musical accompaniment similar to churches.

0 Communities History

Celebrating 250 Years of America: The Orthodox Jewish Experience

JA Staff in Jewish Action · 2 Jun

As America approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the Orthodox Jewish experience uniquely highlights gratitude for the country's acceptance and the ensuing religious and cultural flourishing.

0 History Communities

Reflections on Orthodox Jewish Life in America

Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter in Jewish Action · 2 Jun

Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter reflects on the historical challenges and evolution of Orthodox Judaism in America, emphasizing the tension between embracing American ideals of freedom and maintaining Jewish tradition.

0 History Communities

Aaron Lopez (1731–1782)—Faith Before Fortune: Jewish Life in Colonial America

Saul Jay Singer in Jewish Action · 2 Jun

Aaron Lopez, a Portuguese Jewish émigré originally named Duarte Lopez, settled in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1752.

0 Communities Education

Rebecca Gratz (1781–1869)—A Life of Giving

Dr. Melissa R. Klapper in Jewish Action · 2 Jun

Rebecca Gratz was a pioneering figure in early American Jewish philanthropy and education.

0 Politics Israel

Pro-Israel groups grapple with the future of Israel funding

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 26 May

The future of U.S. military aid to Israel, a historically pivotal aspect of U.S.-Israel relations, is facing scrutiny as political dynamics evolve and Israel's economic maturity grows.

0 Communities Leadership

The power of emerging Jewish communities

eJewishPhilanthropy · 15 May

Emerging Jewish communities in places like Columbia, S.C. and Little Rock, Arkansas are becoming innovative hubs due to their smaller size and limited resources.

0 Politics Culture

The Stakes of the Trump-Xi Summit. Have We Passed ‘Peak Human’? Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 14 May

Amid significant geopolitical stakes, the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing focuses on key issues like Taiwan and trade, highlighting the complex US-China relationship.

0 Politics Culture

The Political Genius of Spencer Pratt. What Happens When the Boomers Say Goodbye? Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 1 May

The Free Press newsletter provides a diverse range of insights and updates on current events, resonating with readers who appreciate a departure from conventional narratives.

0 History Education

With DEI out of favor, advocates push to honor the Jewish philanthropist who built 5,000 schools for Black children

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 15 Apr

The rediscovery of Julius Rosenwald's legacy highlights his pivotal role in funding nearly 5,000 schools for Black children during the Jim Crow era, an effort that is being revered amid current anti-DEI sentiments.

0 Politics Israel

J Street says Israel should fund its own defense

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 14 Apr

J Street, a progressive pro-Israel advocacy group, is calling for a reevaluation of U.S. military aid to Israel, advocating for an end to direct financial support by the end of the current $38 billion agreement in 2028.

0 Communities History

This national park would honor a Jewish philanthropist — if Republicans get back on board

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 13 Apr

Amid a challenging political landscape, efforts continue to establish a national historic park honoring Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish philanthropist known for funding nearly 5,000 schools for rural Black communities during the Jim Crow era.

0 Communities History

This national park would honor a Jewish philanthropist — if Republicans get back on board

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 13 Apr

Amid a challenging political landscape, efforts continue to establish a national historic park honoring Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish philanthropist known for funding nearly 5,000 schools for rural Black communities during the Jim Crow era.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Influencer Myron Gaines performs Nazi salute, denies Holocaust death toll at Ohio University event

Grace Gilson in JTA · 1 Apr

Myron Gaines, known for co-hosting the misogynistic podcast "Fresh and Fit," has sparked outrage during a visit to Ohio University by performing a Nazi salute and denying the Holocaust death toll.

0 History Holidays

Remembrances Of Slavery How Two Cultures Commemorate A Vital Part Of Their History

Steve Lipman in Lehrhaus · 30 Mar

In a reflection on the commemoration of slavery, Steve Lipman explores how Jewish Passover rituals and African American slavery museums both serve to remember and educate about past suffering.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Amid an incoherent war with Iran, antisemitism fills the vacuum

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 11 Mar

In the midst of the U.S. and Israel's undeclared and poorly explained war with Iran, journalist Arno Rosenfeld explores the rise of antisemitic conspiracy theories that have proliferated in response.

0 Politics Israel

Lindsey Graham urges Israel not to strike Iranian oil depots even as he says he helped make war happen

Grace Gilson in Forward · 9 Mar

Senator Lindsey Graham has urged Israel to exercise caution in its military actions against Iranian oil infrastructure, despite advocating for U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran which he helped orchestrate.

0 Art Communities

Jews on Film

David Jager in Tablet · 6 Mar

Bill Aron is a photographer whose work captures Jewish life with warmth and human stories, documented over the course of 50 years and exhibited in a retrospective at the Center for Jewish History.

0 Politics Israel

Gavin Newsom says some ‘appropriately’ call Israel an ‘apartheid state’ while questioning US military aid

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Mar

California Governor Gavin Newsom has openly criticized the Israeli government, suggesting agreement with those labelling it as an apartheid state and questioning continued U.S. military support.

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