Houston, Texas, United States

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20 years after Katrina, Jewish New Orleans is bigger than it was before the hurricane

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 28 Aug 2025

Twenty years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Jewish life in New Orleans has witnessed a remarkable resurgence, surpassing its pre-hurricane numbers.

0 Communities Culture

Kinky Friedman has been gone a year, but his family's summer camp lives on

Jon Kalish in Forward · 27 Aug 2025

Echo Hill Ranch, founded by Tom and Min Friedman in 1953, served as a pivotal Jewish summer camp in Texas, fostering values of tikkun olam and personal growth in a non-competitive environment.

0 Communities Culture

It’s time to take a serious look at digital engagement

eJewishPhilanthropy · 27 Aug 2025

In an era where community is being redefined by digital platforms, the Jewish community must adapt to engage youth effectively online.

0 Education Leadership

WHAT TO TELL MY KIDS WHEN THEY WIND UP WITH ONE OF “THOSE” TEACHERS?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Aug 2025

Navigating a child's experience with different teaching styles is a topic explored in depth by Rabbi Ari Schonfeld and Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield.

0 Politics History

Should we fear that Trump is this generation's Neville Chamberlain? In a word, yes.

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 18 Aug 2025

Robert Zaretsky critiques the parallels between Neville Chamberlain's 1938 appeasement of Hitler and Donald Trump's recent summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

0 Philosophy Politics

Which school of philosophy provides the best guide for how to think about Gaza?

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 9 Aug 2025

In an exploration of philosophical perspectives on the moral implications of the Gaza conflict, Robert Zaretsky reflects on teachings from the Torah and compares them with Western philosophical theories.

0 Education Communities

Teens need opportunities for inspirational, judgement-free learning and mentorship, both inside and outside of school

eJewishPhilanthropy · 4 Aug 2025

In a response to the proposed model of dividing Jewish education into formal academic and informal experiences, leaders from NCSY assert that the spiritual journey of Jewish teens is deeply personal and cannot be neatly compartmentalized.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

How NYC remembers ‘Battling’ Bella Abzug, the pioneering politician and feminist icon

Noa Yolkut in JTA · 4 Aug 2025

Bella Abzug, a pioneering Jewish politician and feminist icon, is celebrated for her tenacious advocacy for civil rights, women's equality, environmentalism, and gay rights during her three terms in the U.S. Congress.

0 Politics Israel

Recognizing Palestinian statehood, Emmanuel Macron once again reveals himself a master of bad timing

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 29 Jul 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognize Palestinian statehood is seen as poorly timed amid ongoing political tensions.

0 Literature Ethics

In a time of xenophobia, displacement and distraction, we need Homer's 'Odyssey' more than ever

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 22 Jul 2025

In an era marked by xenophobia and distraction, re-engaging with Homer's 'Odyssey' through contemporary translations can offer fresh perspectives on timeless themes of nostalgia and hospitality.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Cuisine in the crossfire — how Israeli and kosher restaurants have become targets in the Israel-Hamas war

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 15 Jul 2025

Israeli and kosher restaurants worldwide have become targets of vandalism and protests following the conflict between Israel and Hamas that escalated on October 7.

0 Politics History

A great Jewish historian guided America away from war — is there no one to guide Donald Trump?

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 25 Jun 2025

Robert Zaretsky draws a parallel between the Cuban Missile Crisis and the contemporary situation involving a hypothetical Iranian nuclear crisis.

0 Communities Ethics

‘Climate anxiety’ isn’t a fad. For Jewish teens like me, it’s our inspiration.

Ami Gelman in JTA · 24 Jun 2025

Ami Gelman, a participant in JTA's Teen Journalism Fellowship, reflects on their journey as a Jewish teen climate activist, inspired by personal experiences like Hurricane Harvey.

0 Politics History

Bombing Iran, Donald Trump is triggering a tragedy that Thucydides foretold long ago

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 22 Jun 2025

Amidst escalating tension between Israel and Iran, President Donald Trump delivered a consequential decision by launching airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, reminiscent of the historical conflict between Athens and Sparta described by Thucydides.

0 Culture History

How to Dress Like You’re at the Catskills

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 18 Jun 2025

Lior Zaltzman delves into the nostalgic allure of the Catskills, the famed Borscht Belt where Jewish families flocked for summer vacations.

0 Politics Communities

Who Is Behind the Los Angeles ICE Riots?

Park MacDougald in Tablet · 10 Jun 2025

The Los Angeles ICE protests, featuring local activists and significant union involvement, have escalated into widespread rioting.

0 Politics Israel

At the forefront of French opposition to the war in Gaza, the superstar rabbi who inspired an HBO series

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 1 Jun 2025

Delphine Horvilleur, one of France's few female rabbis and a renowned public intellectual, has sparked controversy by speaking out against the war in Gaza and Israeli policies.

0 Politics Education

Texas may soon require schools to post the Ten Commandments. Meet the Jewish lawmaker fighting back.

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 30 May 2025

Texas State Rep. Jon Rosenthal, the only Jewish member of the state's legislature, actively opposes a new bill mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, viewing it as a threat to the separation of church and state.

0 Antisemitism Education

How donors can prevent their university gifts from funding antisemitism

eJewishPhilanthropy · 30 May 2025

Concerned about rising antisemitism on American campuses, donors are seeking ways to ensure their university contributions do not support discrimination against Jewish students.

0 Politics Philosophy

This Jewish mathematician understood why Trump is a terrible poker player

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 24 May 2025

The article discusses the impact of Jewish mathematician John von Neumann's work, particularly his 1944 co-authored book "Theory of Games and Economic Behavior," on modern strategic thinking.

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