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Chrismukkah: As Defined by a Jew Who Celebrates

Sienna Drew in Moment · 9 Dec

Chrismukkah reflects the blending of Christmas and Hanukkah traditions, often experienced by interfaith families in the U.S. While the term gained popularity through the TV show "The O.C.," the concept traces back to 19th-century German Jews.

0 Education Antisemitism

What the co-chair of Columbia University’s antisemitism task force says people get wrong about the campus protests

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 8 Dec

Following the October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, Columbia University has seen rising tensions and protests related to Israel and antisemitism, prompting the formation of a Task Force on Antisemitism co-chaired by Nicholas Lemann.

0 Education Culture

As a Jewish biblical scholar in Houston, I'm enraged that Texas is adopting this biblically illiterate new curriculum

Caryn Tamber-Rosenau in Forward · 25 Nov

Caryn Tamber-Rosenau, a Jewish biblical scholar in Houston, critiques the newly adopted Bluebonnet curriculum in Texas public schools for inserting Christian religious instruction under the guise of teaching about the Bible.

0 Education Communities

Texas Jews are ‘deeply concerned’ about Christian material in proposed public school curriculum

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 22 Nov

Texas Jewish communities, led by figures like Rabbi Mara Nathan and Jewish organizations, are voicing strong concerns over the state’s proposed public school curriculum, Bluebonnet Learning, which is criticized for promoting Christian theology.

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 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 Communities Education

Inbox: Issue 1035

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 6 Nov

The article highlights several topics, emphasizing the unique challenges and contributions of various individuals and communities.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What Christian nationalism has in store for Jews and other religious minorities

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 5 Nov

The rise of Christian nationalism within American politics, notably through the MAGA movement, poses significant concerns for Jews and other religious minorities.

0 Education Ethics

Arguments for the Sake of Collegiate Heaven

Sapir · 1 Nov

The article discusses the value of "argument for the sake of heaven" as exemplified by the debates between the schools of Hillel and Shammai, and how this concept applies to modern academia.

0 Politics Israel

Advantage: Trump?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 Oct

The episode explores the dynamics of the Harris versus Trump presidential race, highlighting Trump's lead on discussing substantive issues while Harris seemingly focuses on his character.