Tennessee, United States

Tennessee GOP leaders denounce ‘No wars for Jews’ mailers bearing Young Republicans name

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 26 Jun

In Maury County, Tennessee, thousands of homes received controversial mailers promoting antisemitic and white nationalist ideas, sparking outrage among local GOP leaders.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Tennessee GOP leaders denounce ‘No wars for Jews’ mailers bearing Young Republicans name

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 26 Jun

In Maury County, Tennessee, thousands of homes received controversial mailers promoting antisemitic and white nationalist ideas, sparking outrage among local GOP leaders.

0 Music History

Country Music Hall of Fame

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 23 Jun

Huddie William Ledbetter, better known as Lead Belly, played a pivotal role in the history of American country blues music.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Alleged White House attack plot singled out officials seen as tied to pro-Israel groups, FBI says

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 17 Jun

Federal law enforcement officials unveiled a plot involving five suspects who allegedly planned an attack targeting U.S. lawmakers associated with pro-Israel groups, during an event at the White House.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Hebrew Union College claims Ohio’s charity-law suit violates its First Amendment rights

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 12 Jun

Hebrew Union College (HUC), a Reform Jewish rabbinical seminary, is challenging a lawsuit from Ohio's Attorney General, which claims the college violated nonprofit law by closing its Cincinnati campus degree programs.

0 Politics Israel

Majority of House Democrats vote to defeat Lebanon war powers measure

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Jun

House Democrats, led by critics like Rep. Rashida Tlaib, forced a vote on a resolution to remove U.S. troops from Lebanon, citing concerns over Israeli military actions.

0 Literature History

Finalists announced for lucrative Jewish literary award

Lisa Keys in Forward · 2 Jun

The Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature announced its four finalists for 2026, showcasing a diversity of narratives that contribute insight into Jewish history and identity.

0 Gender/Identity Antisemitism

Leaving the Women’s Movement

Kara Jesella in Tablet · 20 May

Gloria Z. Greenfield, once a leader in the radical feminist movement, left the women's movement in 1983, citing the pervasive antisemitism she experienced as one of its leaders and publishers.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish Rep. Steve Cohen will not run for reelection after Tennessee GOP redraws his district

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 15 May

Rep. Steve Cohen, the only Jewish Democratic representative from Tennessee, announced he will not seek reelection after the state's Republican-led redistricting split his Memphis-area district, which is predominantly African-American, into three parts.

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Jewish Rep. Steve Cohen will not run for reelection after Tennessee GOP redraws his district

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 15 May

Rep. Steve Cohen, the only Jewish Democratic representative from Tennessee, announced he will not seek reelection after the state's Republican-led redistricting split his Memphis-area district, which is predominantly African-American, into three parts.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Neo-Nazi known as ‘Commander Butcher’ gets 15 years over plots targeting Jews in NYC

Grace Gilson in JTA · 14 May

Michail Chkhikvishvili, a 22-year-old from Georgia and leader of a neo-Nazi group called the Maniac Murder Cult, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for plotting hate crimes against Jews and minorities in New York City, including a scheme to poison Jewish children.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

1912 Yiddish operetta tackles class conflict and women’s rights

Jon Kalish in Forward · 13 May

"Khantshe in Amerike," a landmark 1912 Yiddish operetta, returns to the stage, exploring themes such as class conflict, women's rights, and gender fluidity through its protagonist, who defies societal norms by working as a male chauffeur.

0 Politics Culture

The New Terrorists

Katherine Dee in Tablet · 6 May

Katherine Dee explores the evolution of extremist movements, highlighting how online platforms have changed the nature and perception of extremism.

0 Politics History

Reform Judaism helped craft the Voting Rights Act. Its evisceration gives Jews a new mission

Jonah Dov Pesner in Forward · 4 May

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision further weakening the Voting Rights Act (VRA), Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner emphasizes the historical and ongoing role of Reform Judaism in shaping and defending voting rights in America.

0 Politics Antisemitism

As Supreme Court dilutes Voting Rights Act, Tennessee’s first Jewish congressman could lose his seat

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 30 Apr

The weakening of the Voting Rights Act by the Supreme Court may jeopardize the seat of Steve Cohen, Tennessee's first Jewish congressman.

0 Politics Antisemitism

As Supreme Court dilutes Voting Rights Act, Tennessee’s first Jewish congressman could lose his seat

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 30 Apr

The weakening of the Voting Rights Act by the Supreme Court may jeopardize the seat of Steve Cohen, Tennessee's first Jewish congressman.

0 Politics History

What it means for Jews when Trump administration officials misquote the Bible

Stu Halpern in Forward · 29 Apr

The article discusses the historical and contemporary practice of American leaders citing the Bible, accurately or not, in their public speeches and writings.

0 Television/Film Music

Netflix’s ‘Noah Kahan: Out of Body’ Is a Moving Portrait of a Young Jewish Star

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 23 Apr

Noah Kahan: Out of Body on Netflix offers an intimate look at rising Jewish singer Noah Kahan, exploring themes of family, mental health, and identity.

0 Politics Israel

These states want to ban the term ‘West Bank’ and replace it with ‘Judea and Samaria’

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 22 Apr

Several U.S. states are considering legislation that bans the use of the term "West Bank" and opts for "Judea and Samaria" in official documents.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Even when hate goes viral, Jews still don’t count

eJewishPhilanthropy · 20 Apr

Whitney Weathers reflects on the viral reaction to a podcast post centered on Black-Jewish dialogue, revealing the persistent issue of antisemitism in digital spaces.

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 Culture Education

Harnessing America’s 250th birthday to reimagine our civic culture

eJewishPhilanthropy · 12 Mar

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Semiquincentennial represents a vital opportunity to reshape the nation's civic culture.

0 Jewish Law Leadership

When Rabbis Meet AI

Rachel Schwartzberg in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

In an era of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, rabbis are increasingly integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into their ministrations, primarily for administrative assistance and exploring how algorithms can support Torah study and preparation of religious materials.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Arson at Jackson synagogue jolts Institute of Southern Jewish Life, but its mission persists

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Mar

The arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, has disrupted both the synagogue and the adjacent Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) but has not deterred their mission.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Arson at Jackson synagogue jolts Institute of Southern Jewish Life, but its mission persists

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Mar

The arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, has disrupted both the synagogue and the adjacent Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) but has not deterred their mission.

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