Texas, United States

0 History Culture

A family memoir is about the search for a Jewish homeland, from Zion to Texas

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 24 Apr

Rachel Cockerell's debut book, "Melting Point: Family, Memory, and the Search for a Promised Land," explores the migration and identity of Jewish descendants from Zionist activism to unexpected settlements in Texas.

0 History Politics

Shackled, imprisoned and subjected to false accusations, Kilmar Abrego Garcia recalls the fate of Captain Alfred Dreyfus

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 21 Apr

The piece juxtaposes the historical Dreyfus Affair with contemporary events surrounding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, linking both to themes of injustice and antisemitism.

0 Television/Film Jewish Law

How Abraham Lincoln in a kippah wound up making a $250,000 deal on ‘Shark Tank’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 18 Apr

Ari Siegel, a Jewish entrepreneur, attracted attention on Shark Tank by donning an Abraham Lincoln outfit complete with a kippah and kapota to pitch his business, History By Mail.

0 Sports Culture

Hapoel Tel Aviv nabs a European title, as 2 Jewish stars enter the NBA draft

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 18 Apr

Hapoel Tel Aviv made history by capturing their first EuroCup basketball title, defeating Gran Canaria, which promotes them to the top-tier EuroLeague, joining Maccabi Tel Aviv.

0 Politics Education

Texas Jews split as lawmakers sign off on $1B private school voucher program

Grace Gilson in JTA · 17 Apr

Texas Jews are divided over a new $1 billion school voucher program approved by the Texas House of Representatives, which will provide up to $10,000 per student for private school tuition.

0 Politics Education

Texas Jews split as lawmakers sign off on $1B private school voucher program

Grace Gilson in JTA · 17 Apr

Texas Jews are divided over a new $1 billion school voucher program approved by the Texas House of Representatives, which will provide up to $10,000 per student for private school tuition.

0 Politics Education

Texas Jews split as lawmakers sign off on $1B private school voucher program

Grace Gilson in JTA · 17 Apr

Texas Jews are divided over a new $1 billion school voucher program approved by the Texas House of Representatives, which will provide up to $10,000 per student for private school tuition.

0 Politics Education

Texas Jews split as lawmakers sign off on $1B private school voucher program

Grace Gilson in JTA · 17 Apr

Texas Jews are divided over a new $1 billion school voucher program approved by the Texas House of Representatives, which will provide up to $10,000 per student for private school tuition.

0 Literature History

What is ‘Zionism without Zion?’ New history asks, but can’t answer

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 17 Apr

Rachel Cockerell's debut novel, "Melting Point," is an archival exploration into her family's involvement in early Zionism and the Galveston Movement, which aimed to provide Eastern European Jews refuge in Texas.

0 Communities Antisemitism

How small-town Jewish teens like me stay connected in the Bible Belt

Emily Florsheim in JTA · 17 Apr

Emily Florsheim shares her journey of maintaining Jewish identity while relocating among small Bible Belt towns due to her father's job.

0 Communities Antisemitism

How small-town Jewish teens like me stay connected in the Bible Belt

Emily Florsheim in JTA · 17 Apr

Emily Florsheim shares her journey of maintaining Jewish identity while relocating among small Bible Belt towns due to her father's job.

0 Communities Antisemitism

How small-town Jewish teens like me stay connected in the Bible Belt

Emily Florsheim in JTA · 17 Apr

Emily Florsheim shares her journey of maintaining Jewish identity while relocating among small Bible Belt towns due to her father's job.

0 Communities Antisemitism

How small-town Jewish teens like me stay connected in the Bible Belt

Emily Florsheim in JTA · 17 Apr

Emily Florsheim shares her journey of maintaining Jewish identity while relocating among small Bible Belt towns due to her father's job.

0 Art Culture

Visual Moment | The Secret Life of an Art Deco Diva

Diane M. Bolz in Moment · 16 Apr

Tamara de Lempicka was a pioneering Art Deco artist known for her glossy portraits and sensual nudes that epitomized the style of the 1920s.

0 Politics Leadership

Sen. John Cornyn fighting to fend off insurgent primary challenge from Texas AG

Emily Jacobs in Jewish Insider · 16 Apr

Texas is set for a high-profile GOP primary battle as Attorney General Ken Paxton challenges incumbent Senator John Cornyn, spotlighting evolving conservative Republican dynamics in the state.

0 Politics Leadership

Sen. John Cornyn fighting to fend off insurgent primary challenge from Texas AG

Emily Jacobs in Jewish Insider · 16 Apr

Texas is set for a high-profile GOP primary battle as Attorney General Ken Paxton challenges incumbent Senator John Cornyn, spotlighting evolving conservative Republican dynamics in the state.

0 Communities Culture

What I learned about American Jews while collecting Judaica for LA fire victims

Rachel Steinhardt in JTA · 15 Apr

Rachel Steinhardt shares her experience organizing a Judaica collection drive for Jewish families affected by the L.A. wildfires.

0 Television/Film Culture

In 'The Rehearsal' season 2, is Nathan Fielder serious?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 15 Apr

Season 2 of Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal' delves deeper into his signature blend of reality TV and personal exploration, this time taking on the aviation industry's communication flaws.

0 Politics History

Trump's followers see a savior, but Jewish historians know a false messiah when they see one

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 12 Apr

Robert Zaretsky draws a parallel between the perceived messianic enthusiasm surrounding Donald Trump and the historical episode of Sabbatai Zevi, the 17th-century failed Jewish messiah.

0 Gender/Identity Holidays

At a seder by and for trans Jews, guests define liberation for themselves

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 11 Apr

A unique Passover seder held in Brooklyn celebrated the intersection of Jewish and trans identities by blending traditional rituals with inclusivity and creativity.

0 Politics Israel

Bungling the Good Things

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Apr

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 Politics Israel

Bungling the Good Things

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Apr

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 Politics Israel

Bungling the Good Things

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Apr

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 Antisemitism Culture

How Coke’s Passover recipe sparked an antisemitic conspiracy theory

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 10 Apr

During Passover, Coca-Cola produces a version of their soda sweetened with cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup to comply with Jewish dietary laws.

0 Science Leadership

Will This Jewish Spaceman Point NASA Toward Mars?

Steven Mufson in Moment · 10 Apr

Jared Isaacman, a Jewish billionaire and space enthusiast, is being considered as the next head of NASA, backed by figures like Elon Musk and former President Trump.

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