Texas, United States

0 Politics Jewish Law

How to Change Politically, with Dr. Sebastian Gorka

Unorthodox · 21 Nov

Liel Leibovitz discusses his political transformation after defending Dr. Sebastian Gorka, who was accused of being a Nazi by some media outlets.

0 Art Culture

United across time, two superhero artists join forces to fight bigotry

Laura Hodes in Forward · 20 Nov

The Jewish Museum's exhibition "Draw Them In, Paint Them Out" delves into the artistic dialogue between Philip Guston and Trenton Doyle Hancock, who utilize art to challenge racism and antisemitism.

0 Art Culture

United across time, two superhero artists join forces to fight bigotry

Laura Hodes in Forward · 20 Nov

The Jewish Museum's exhibition "Draw Them In, Paint Them Out" delves into the artistic dialogue between Philip Guston and Trenton Doyle Hancock, who utilize art to challenge racism and antisemitism.

0 Communities History

Jewish Life Stories: Ed Koch’s sister dies on her own terms

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 20 Nov

Reflecting on lives that have impacted Jewish communities globally, this article memorializes Pat Koch Thaler, Charles Fishman, Yiannis Boutaris, Frank Auerbach, and Kenneth Bronstein.

0 Education Jewish Law

Texas schools want to add Queen Esther to the curriculum. Here's why Jews (and many Christians) are opposed.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 20 Nov

The Texas State Board of Education is considering adopting a curriculum, known as Bluebonnet Learning, which integrates biblical stories into public school subjects such as art, math, and literature.

0 Education Jewish Law

Texas schools want to add Queen Esther to the curriculum. Here's why Jews (and many Christians) are opposed.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 20 Nov

The Texas State Board of Education is considering adopting a curriculum, known as Bluebonnet Learning, which integrates biblical stories into public school subjects such as art, math, and literature.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Shadowy GOP firm is behind pressure campaign on Schumer over antisemitism bill

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 19 Nov

Television ads and mailers targeting Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer painted him as opposing the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which seeks to classify anti-Zionism as antisemitic.

0 Sports Communities

Sam Salz is likely the first Orthodox Jew to appear in a Division I college football game

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 18 Nov

Sam Salz, a senior wide receiver for Texas A&M, has made history by becoming likely the first Orthodox Jew to play in a NCAA Division I college football game.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Why Neo-Nazis marched in Ohio this weekend, and almost every weekend in the U.S.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 18 Nov

Neo-Nazi rallies have become alarmingly frequent across the United States, with hundreds occurring since 2016, driven by small white supremacist groups seeking attention online.

0 Politics Leadership

Who are the Jews in Trump’s inner circle?

Luke Tress in JTA · 18 Nov

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.

0 Art Culture

A Black artist and a Jewish artist mock the KKK in a new Jewish Museum show

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 17 Nov

At the Jewish Museum in New York, the exhibition "Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston" showcases powerful art tackling racism and antisemitism.

0 Sports Culture

Is Jake Paul Jewish? The boxer fighting Mike Tyson live on Netflix has Jewish ancestry.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 15 Nov

Jake Paul, a multi-talented YouTube star and professional boxer, identifies with a rich tapestry of ethnic backgrounds, including Jewish ancestry.

0 Politics Israel

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary nominee, has multiple Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 15 Nov

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality and Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, has drawn attention for his body tattoos reflecting Christian and Crusader imagery.

0 Politics Israel

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary nominee, has multiple Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos

JTA · 14 Nov

Pete Hegseth, a nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, is attracting attention due to his Christian nationalist tattoos and religious expressions.

0 Politics Israel

Your complete guide to Trump's Jewish advisers and pro-Israel cabinet

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 13 Nov

As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his cabinet for a potential second term, key appointments signify a continuation of strong pro-Israel policies.

0 Politics Israel

Trump's first picks are die-hard Israel supporters, mocking the pro-Palestinian protest vote

Rob Eshman in Forward · 13 Nov

In a column by Rob Eshman, the author reflects on President-elect Donald Trump's picks for key positions related to U.S. policy on Israel and Palestine, expressing a mix of concern and schadenfreude.

0 Politics Education

Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana’s law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 12 Nov

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, ruling it unconstitutional under the First Amendment.

0 Culture Education

The Moment: Issue 1036

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 12 Nov

Issue 1036 of Mishpacha Magazine spotlights diverse stories on Jewish identity and religious observance.

0 Education Culture

Trump plans to reinstate school prayer. Our readers remember times Christianity came up in class

Mira Fox in Forward · 12 Nov

The discussion on the intersection of religion and public education resurfaces with President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to reinstate school prayer, challenging the 1962 Supreme Court decision on the issue.

0 Politics Israel

The End of the Obama Presidency — Finally

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 11 Nov

The article critiques the end of the Obama era, particularly in the context of U.S.-Israel relations and its influence on American politics.

0 Politics Communities

Stephen Miller, hardline Jewish Trump aide, to become deputy chief of staff as immigration becomes top issue

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 11 Nov

Stephen Miller, a prominent Jewish adviser known for his hardline stance on immigration, is set to become Deputy Chief of Staff under Donald Trump's second term.

0 Politics Israel

What a Secretary of State Marco Rubio would mean for American Jews and Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 Nov

Senator Marco Rubio's potential nomination as Secretary of State under a second Trump administration may impact U.S.-Israel relations and the broader Jewish community.

0 Art Culture

How Marc Chagall mastered color and made Jewish painting kosher

Simi Horwitz in Forward · 11 Nov

Marc Chagall, the renowned Belorussian-born French Jewish artist, is celebrated in the exhibition 'Dreaming in Color: Chagall and His Circle' at the M.S. Rau Gallery in New Orleans.

0 Politics Leadership

Who's Whispering in Trump's Ear?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Nov

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.

0 Politics Leadership

Who's Whispering in Trump's Ear?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Nov

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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