Tennessee, United States

0 Education Politics

Sapir · 1 Nov 2024

Daniel Diermeier, Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, discusses his commitment to fostering a campus culture rooted in inquiry and reason, amid growing disenchantment with higher education in the U.S. Diermeier emphasizes the importance of free speech, institutional neutrality, and reasoned debate to counteract perceived ideological drift in universities, particularly in light of political tensions and calls for universities to take a stand on controversial issues.

0 Politics Israel

Tunnel Vision - with Amos Harel

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 13 Sep 2024

Jonathan and Yonit engage Amos Harel, Israel's leading military analyst, for an in-depth examination of the current military and political state of Israel nearly one year after October 7th.

0 Communities Philosophy

Rabbi Beni Wajnberg explains why you should never pay synagogue dues

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 22 May 2024

Rabbi Beni Wajnberg challenges the traditional model of synagogue membership by suggesting that Jews should become shareholders who actively invest in their communities, rather than simply paying dues.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Rabbi Beni Wajnberg explains why you should never pay synagogue dues

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 22 May 2024

Rabbi Beni Wajnberg, who has served communities worldwide, shares insights on the importance of actively engaging with synagogue and Jewish life without merely being a dues-paying member.

0 Politics Antisemitism

There’s a new Jewish Caucus in Congress. Its mission is still unclear.

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 1 Dec 2023

In a climate of heightened antisemitism following the Israel-Hamas war, a new Jewish Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives has been formed to present a united Jewish front in Congress.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Stark images of murder and torture in Israel leave US senators in tears and silence

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 29 Nov 2023

The showing of the harrowing October 7 Hamas attack footage to U.S. Senators by Jacky Rosen and Marco Rubio led to a rare moment of silence from typically vocal politicians.

0 Education Holocaust

A Missouri school district could ban ‘Maus,’ citing concerns about whether it is ‘explicit sexual material’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 14 Jun 2023

The Nixa Public Schools in Missouri are considering banning Art Spiegelman’s acclaimed Holocaust graphic memoir, "Maus," due to concerns it could violate a new state law against providing explicit sexual material to students, despite no parents having filed complaints.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Two Black scholars debunk myths about Hebrew Israelites + Santos stars as 'Fibber on the Roof'

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 5 Jan 2023

The discussion in The Forward's morning briefing sheds light on the complexities within the Hebrew Israelites community through the voices of scholars Bruce Haynes and Walter Isaac.

0 Sports Culture

Gainesville’s Golden boy

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 6 Oct 2022

Todd Golden, recently appointed as the head coach of the University of Florida men's basketball team, is revitalizing Gators basketball by embracing his Jewish identity and connecting with the university's substantial Jewish community.

0 Politics Culture

American Occupation

David Mamet in Tablet · 13 Apr 2022

David Mamet reflects on his time living in rural Vermont, where he developed a friendship with a German builder, Bob, who was a former Luftwaffe glider commando.

0 Jewish Law History

Of Presidents, Rabbis, and Pews

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Feb 2022

The article chronicles the events surrounding Isaac Mayer Wise, the first rabbi to meet an American president, during his visit to President Zachary Taylor in February 1850.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Opinion | Appeal to ADL chief: It’s time for you to call to reinstate Whoopi

Forward · 8 Feb 2022

Rabbi Tamar Manasseh of Chicago appeals to Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt to reconsider his stance on Whoopi Goldberg's suspension from 'The View' following her comments on the Holocaust.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

Whoopi Goldberg says ‘The Holocaust isn’t about race’

Forward · 1 Feb 2022

Whoopi Goldberg sparked controversy on "The View" by asserting that the Holocaust "isn't about race," but about "man's inhumanity to man," distinguishing between Jews and Nazis as two white groups.

0 Science Philosophy

Rocket man: Jared Isaacman is leading the first trip to space without astronauts

Forward · 4 May 2021

Jared Isaacman, a self-made billionaire and founder of Shift4 Payments, leads the historic Inspiration4 mission, the first spaceflight with an entirely non-professional astronaut crew.

0 Politics Communities

In Memphis, Jewish Congressmen’s Shared Faith Helps Bridge Partisan Divide

Forward · 11 Feb 2018

In an era of deep political divides, Memphis congressmen Steve Cohen, a liberal Democrat, and David Kustoff, a conservative Republican, demonstrate the power of shared identity and mutual respect to bridge differences.

0 Politics Israel

Rep. Steve Cohen Rejects David Friedman — Says He’s No ‘Fiddler’

Forward · 21 Dec 2016

In a unique critique, Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis, a Jewish Democrat, voiced his opposition to David Friedman's nomination as the United States Ambassador to Israel, likening the role to "a fiddler on the roof" who must be diplomatic.

0 Television/Film Culture

How a German Jewish Refugee Became a Master of Film Noir

Forward · 5 May 2015

Robert Siodmak, a German Jewish refugee, became a master of film noir after fleeing Nazi Germany and establishing his career in Hollywood.

0 Communities History

7 Facts About Jewish Tennessee

Forward · 8 Sep 2014

Jewish life in Tennessee has a rich history, dating back to 1838 with the arrival of David Hart in Memphis.

0 Communities History

7 Facts About Jewish Tennessee

Forward · 8 Sep 2014

Jewish life in Tennessee has a rich history, dating back to 1838 with the arrival of David Hart in Memphis.

0 Communities History

7 Facts About Jewish Tennessee

Forward · 8 Sep 2014

Jewish life in Tennessee has a rich history, dating back to 1838 with the arrival of David Hart in Memphis.

0 Communities History

7 Facts About Jewish Tennessee

Forward · 8 Sep 2014

Jewish life in Tennessee has a rich history, dating back to 1838 with the arrival of David Hart in Memphis.

0 Culture Music

How Elvis Presley Missed His True Calling — As a Cantor

Forward · 8 Sep 2014

Elvis Presley, before his rise to fame, had a close relationship with his upstairs Jewish neighbors, Rabbi Alfred Fruchter and his family, in Memphis.

0 Politics Communities

Congressman Cut Off From Own Synagogue

Forward · 16 Jan 2012

Congressman Steve Cohen, the first Jewish congressman from Tennessee, faces a significant challenge as recent redistricting has removed the Jewish community of Memphis from his Ninth District.

0 Politics Communities

Congressman Cut Off From Own Synagogue

Forward · 16 Jan 2012

Congressman Steve Cohen, the first Jewish congressman from Tennessee, faces a significant challenge as recent redistricting has removed the Jewish community of Memphis from his Ninth District.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish Congressman Wins Landslide After Racially Divisive Primary

Forward · 12 Aug 2008

In a contentious and racially charged primary, Jewish Congressman Rep. Steve Cohen triumphed over his rival Nikki Tinker in Tennessee's 9th District by a 4-to-1 margin.

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