Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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Kneecap rapper Mo Chara, facing U.K. terror charges over his pro-Palestinian activism, might soon headline a sold-out U.S. tour

Grace Gilson in JTA · 23 Jun 2025

The Irish rap group Kneecap, known for their outspoken pro-Palestinian stance, is caught in a legal and political storm as member Mo Chara faces terrorism charges in the UK for displaying a Hezbollah flag.

0 Culture Education

Inside Out: Silky Smooth

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Jun 2025

Cindy Scarr provides readers with essential tips for gentler facial skin and lash care, emphasizing the importance of correctly treating conditions like seborrheic dermatitis with suitable products like pyrithione zinc or ketoconazole.

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How to Be a Jew … like Matisyahu

Unorthodox · 23 Apr 2025

Matisyahu reflects on his evolution as a Jewish musician, detailing his journey from his early forays into music, to his time immersed in Hasidic Judaism, and onto his current state of faith and fame.

0 Antisemitism Politics

FSU shooting suspect used neo-Nazi imagery on social media, ADL finds

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Apr 2025

Phoenix Ikner, the suspect in a recent shooting at Florida State University, demonstrated a troubling affinity for neo-Nazi symbolism and rhetoric on his social media platforms, as revealed by the Anti-Defamation League's Center on Extremism.

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Perceptions of Israel: What the Data Tell Us

Jewdicious · 15 Apr 2025

Joanna Landau's presentation at the 2025 Jewish Funders Network Conference highlights troubling insights from recent surveys on American perceptions of Israel.

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Bungling the Good Things

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Apr 2025

The episode delves into the ongoing challenges faced by the Trump administration in dealing with international relations, particularly concerning hostages with Hamas, negotiations with Iran, and diplomatic dynamics.

0 Education Politics

Editor’s Note

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The critique examines the decline of liberal values within American universities, identified by their shift from fostering open-mindedness and intellectual inquiry to promoting ideological conformity.

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Encouraging Debate, Not Settling It

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier of Vanderbilt University elaborates on his vision of nurturing a campus atmosphere steeped in free speech and reasonable debate, amid a growing loss of confidence in higher education.

0 Music Culture

Listening to Folksinger Janis Ian

Curt Schleier in Hadassah · 28 Mar 2025

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence is a documentary exploring the life and musical legacy of Jewish singer-songwriter Janis Ian, known for her breakthrough hits "Society’s Child" and "At Seventeen."

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A diagnosis for the Jewish future: Andrés Spokoiny’s address to JFN 2025

eJewishPhilanthropy · 28 Mar 2025

In a thought-provoking address at the 2025 Jewish Funders Network conference, Andrs Spokoiny examines the metaphorical "illnesses" plaguing the Jewish community and wider society.

0 Ethics Politics

Jewish Climate Trust — why now?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Mar 2025

The Jewish Climate Trust has been launched as a think-and-do tank to enhance the Jewish community and Israel's response to the climate crisis.

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Stephen Bronfman starts new global Jewish climate fund to counter Trump's cuts to environmental protection

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Mar 2025

Stephen Bronfman has launched the Jewish Climate Trust to mobilize Jewish philanthropic efforts towards combating climate change, particularly in light of Donald Trump's environmental policy rollbacks.

0 Education Jewish Law

Diary of a Liberal Jew on a College Hunt

Gabrielle Siegel in Hadassah · 4 Mar 2025

The author, a high school senior named Gabrielle Siegel, writes about her journey exploring colleges as a proud liberal Reform Jew interested in aerospace engineering.

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Christian nationalism is rising. So is the Christian resistance

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 18 Feb 2025

Amanda Tyler, head of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, leads a growing movement within Christianity resisting the rise of Christian nationalism, a belief that the U.S. should be governed as a Christian nation.

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Q&A with Rabbi Dweck (January 2025) - Mixed Dancing, Gelatin, Studying Tanakh

The Habura · 2 Feb 2025

Rabbi Joseph Dweck addresses a wide range of audience questions covering topics such as the structure of the Amidah, the interpretation of Midrashim, and the permissibility of mixed dancing in Jewish law.

0 Literature Politics

He was a Jewish leftist like Sandy Koufax — remembering Howard Zinn

Jim Sullivan in Forward · 25 Jan 2025

Howard Zinn, a noted historian and activist, is remembered fifteen years after his death for his impactful work, especially his controversial book "A People's History of the United States."

0 Antisemitism Politics

Alleged Nashville school shooter appears to have praised Hitler and shared neo-Nazi content

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 23 Jan 2025

A school shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville has drawn attention for its suspected links to neo-Nazi content and antisemitism.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Did critics of the POW sitcom 'Hogan's Heroes' actually have a point?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 19 Dec 2024

As Hogan's Heroes nears its 60th anniversary, its controversial portrayal of a Nazi POW camp raises questions about its impact on public perception of Nazism and the Holocaust.

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Trump names former Abraham Accords negotiator as top hostages official

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 4 Dec 2024

Adam Boehler, a key figure in negotiating the Abraham Accords, has been appointed by Donald Trump as the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs.

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In a post Oct. 7 world, what are Jewish high school seniors looking for in a college?

Eli Berk in JTA · 26 Nov 2024

With increasing concerns surrounding the safety and acceptance of Jewish students on college campuses in the wake of the events of October 7, 2023, Jewish high school seniors in the US are navigating their college choices with heightened scrutiny.

0 Ethics Culture

My pre-Thanksgiving challenge: hugging a turkey

Rob Eshman in Forward · 26 Nov 2024

Rob Eshman highlights the transformative experience of physically connecting with animals usually seen only as food, particularly through his encounter with Justice, a turkey at the Gentle Barn animal sanctuary.

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Who are the Jews in Trump’s inner circle?

Luke Tress in JTA · 18 Nov 2024

The article offers an overview of key Jewish figures within Donald Trump's inner circle as he prepares for a potential return to the White House.

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Who's Whispering in Trump's Ear?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Nov 2024

The episode discusses key appointments in Trump's incoming administration, particularly focusing on the likely roles of Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador and Tom Homan as Border Czar, and their potential implications for U.S. foreign and immigration policy.

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

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 1 Nov 2024

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.

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The Southern Resurrection of Mah Jongg

Daci Platt in Kveller · 1 Nov 2024

Mah jongg, traditionally a Chinese game, has seen a resurgence among various communities, particularly older Jewish women in the U.S. Recently, the game has gained unexpected popularity in the American South, notably among younger, non-Jewish women, turning it into a preppy social activity with a distinct Southern flair.

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