Utah, United States

Charlie Kirk and Alan Berg: 2 murders, 41 years apart, show the painful perils of polarization

Rob Eshman in Forward · 11 Sep

The murders of Charlie Kirk in 2025 and Alan Berg in 1984 have exposed the dangerous extremes of political polarization, posing threats to free expression and amplifying the perilous intersection between the First and Second Amendments in the U.S. Charlie Kirk, a conservative pundit known for extremist rhetoric, was assassinated similarly to Berg, a liberal radio host killed for his outspoken views.

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Charlie Kirk, conservative activist who considered himself a defender of Jews and Israel, is dead at 31

Grace Gilson in JTA · 10 Sep

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist known for his outspoken support of Israel, was fatally shot while speaking at a Utah university.

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‘Murdered for speaking truth’: Netanyahu and US Jewish leaders mourn Charlie Kirk

Louis Keene in Forward · 10 Sep

The recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, has caused a significant stir among Israeli and American Jewish leaders.

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After Charlie Kirk is fatally shot in Utah, Jewish and Israeli leaders call for prayers and end to political violence

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 10 Sep

Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during an event in Utah, which has sparked reactions from Jewish and Israeli leaders urging for an end to political violence and calling for prayers.

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After Charlie Kirk is fatally shot in Utah, Jewish and Israeli leaders call for prayers and end to political violence

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 10 Sep

Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during an event in Utah, which has sparked reactions from Jewish and Israeli leaders urging for an end to political violence and calling for prayers.

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Menschwarmers: This Canadian athlete drew a swastika on a Jewish student’s dorm room. The New York Yankees drafted him anyway

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 29 Aug

The episode discusses how the New York Yankees drafted Canadian shortstop Core Jackson despite his past incident of drawing a swastika on a Jewish student's dorm room.

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Keith Law on the New York Yankees swastika incident

Menschwarmers · 28 Aug

The episode discusses the New York Yankees' draft of Core Jackson, a Canadian baseball player who engaged in an antisemitic act as a teenager but has since worked towards understanding and redemption with guidance from Jewish community leaders.

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Yankees draft a player who drew a swastika on Jewish classmate’s door

Grace Gilson in Forward · 20 Aug

The New York Yankees recently drafted Core Jackson, a 21-year-old baseball player who, as a freshman at the University of Nebraska, drew a swastika on a Jewish student's door.

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Yankees knowingly drafts player who once drew a swastika on a Jewish classmate’s door

Grace Gilson in JTA · 20 Aug

The New York Yankees have drafted Corey Jackson, a player with a troubling past involving antisemitism.

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Roblox’s ban of a user named ‘Schlep’ has ignited a crisis for the mega-popular gaming platform

Grace Gilson in JTA · 15 Aug

The controversial ban of a Roblox user named Schlep, who took on the task of identifying child predators within the platform, has become a significant event, highlighting issues of content moderation and child safety on the gaming site.

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Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff will play at Tulane after leaving BYU following suspension

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 23 Jul

Jake Retzlaff, a Jewish quarterback and the first athlete to secure a Manischewitz endorsement, is transferring from Brigham Young University (BYU) to Tulane University.

0 Leadership Israel

S. Daniel Abraham, Slim-Fast creator and Israel peace advocate, dies at 100

Grace Gilson in JTA · 8 Jul

S. Daniel Abraham, renowned American billionaire and founder of Slim-Fast, has passed away at 100.

0 Politics Israel

Does Israel Go It Alone or Should We Join

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 18 Jun

The episode explores the escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran, focusing on the implications for American involvement and the potential benefits of a joint operation against Iran's nuclear facilities.

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The Jewish artist who almost died exploring the Wild West

Gordon Haber in Forward · 24 May

Solomon Nunes Carvalho, a Sephardic Jewish artist, embarked on a perilous journey in 1853 at the invitation of John C. Fremont to document the American West.

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“Unholy”: Daisy Friedman Transcends the Student Film

Mira Simone Kux in New Voices · 21 May

Daisy Friedman's film "Unholy" has made a notable debut at the Sundance Film Festival, marking a significant step for the young filmmaker as she explores Jewish themes through a personal lens.

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Exclusive: Eric Adams to Launch New Office to Combat Surging Antisemitism

Olivia Reingold in The Free Press · 13 May

Amidst a disturbing rise in antisemitic incidents in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams is establishing the Office to Combat Antisemitism.

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Back to Basics

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 10 Apr

Israel's Ministry for Diaspora Affairs is set to invest $4 million in 2025 in Project Aleph Bet, an initiative aimed at increasing enrollment in Jewish day schools across the U.S.

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Israel Wins the War of Ideas

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article explores Israel's challenge in shaping its international perception, noting that traditional defensive arguments are often counterproductive.

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Boycotts: The Threat to Academic Freedom

Sapir · 3 Apr

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) recently shifted its stance, legitimizing academic boycotts as a form of political expression, a move that has sparked significant debate within academic circles.

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Huckabee Announces Adult Circumcision

Basha Lox in New Voices · 3 Mar

In a bizarre and controversial statement, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Nominee Mike Huckabee disclosed during his confirmation hearing that he had undergone an adult circumcision to align "mind, body, and soul" with Jewish values.

0 Sports Culture

Tale of a Too-Brief Friendship

Jewdicious · 18 Feb

Reflecting on the importance of friendship, Michael S. Lewis, a former orthopedic consultant for the Chicago Bulls, shares his poignant relationship with Brian Williams, who later changed his name to Bison Dele.

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Restitution project genealogists track down rightful heirs of Nazi-looted books

Lianne Kolirin in Jewish Insider · 10 Feb

The Looted Books Project, a collaboration between JewishGen and the Leo Baeck Institute, focuses on returning Nazi-looted books to their rightful heirs.

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The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame wants to resonate with younger audience. Here's how

Menschwarmers · 5 Feb

The hosts of Menschwarmers discuss the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame's efforts to resonate with younger audiences through a rebrand and enhanced digital presence.

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Deni Avdija, the NBA’s only Israeli, is making a mark on the Portland Trail Blazers

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 31 Jan

Deni Avdija, the only Israeli player in the NBA, recently delivered a career performance with the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring 30 points in a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Quentin Tarantino Says He’s a Full-Time ‘Abba’ When He’s in Israel

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 30 Jan

Quentin Tarantino, the acclaimed director known for films like "Pulp Fiction" and "Kill Bill," reveals how he divides his life between movie-making in Los Angeles and family life in Israel.

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