Vermont, United States

Pro-Israel LGBTQ group A Wider Bridge names new leadership after previous director charged with sexual misconduct

Ben Sales in JTA · 11 Mar

A Wider Bridge, a pro-Israel LGBTQ organization, has appointed Rabbi Denise Eger as its interim executive director following the resignation of the previous director, Ethan Felson, amid charges of sexual misconduct.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Trump's War on Campus Anti-Semitism

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 10 Mar

The episode discusses significant developments related to anti-Semitism on college campuses, notably the Trump administration's decision to revoke $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University due to perceived failures to protect Jewish students, and the arrest of a key pro-Hamas protester by ICE.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump’s Attack on Universities Rests on a Lie

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 10 Mar

Peter Beinart critiques the Trump administration's accusation against universities like Columbia University for fostering antisemitism, highlighting the irony given the presence of antisemitic attitudes within the administration's own support base.

0 Politics Israel

Why Trump Treats Zelensky Differently than Netanyahu

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 3 Mar

Peter Beinart examines why Donald Trump treated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with hostility while being supportive towards Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

0 Food Culture

Meet the fish detective who can decode your gefilte fish heritage

Debra Rubin in JTA · 27 Feb

Richie Taylor, whose family business Wulf's Fish in Brookline, Massachusetts, has been a staple for Jewish families for generations, is renowned for his ability to guide customers in crafting traditional gefilte fish.

0 Politics Culture

Inhumanity is a Choice

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 24 Feb

Peter Beinart's article addresses the complexities of navigating Jewish identity and criticism of Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Palestine.

0 Politics Culture

Inhumanity is a Choice

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 24 Feb

Peter Beinart's article addresses the complexities of navigating Jewish identity and criticism of Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Palestine.

0 Politics Leadership

Dems in the Wilderness

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Feb

The article explores the Democratic Party's current challenges as it navigates its "wilderness years" akin to Winston Churchill's time out of power.

0 Politics Israel

The Next Assault on Gaza Will Be Worse

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 17 Feb

Peter Beinart discusses the political and humanitarian ramifications of a potential renewed Israeli assault on Gaza, suggesting it could be even more intense due to Israeli political dynamics and U.S. political influences.

0 Politics Ethics

The Banality of Evil

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 10 Feb

Peter Beinart, in his New York Times bestselling book "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," discusses the ethical realities facing Jews in light of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Ethics

The Banality of Evil

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 10 Feb

Peter Beinart, in his New York Times bestselling book "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," discusses the ethical realities facing Jews in light of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Elise Stefanik Is Wrong

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 3 Feb

Peter Beinart challenges Elise Stefanik's claim that the Bible grants Jews unconditional sovereignty over the West Bank.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Elise Stefanik Is Wrong

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 3 Feb

Peter Beinart challenges Elise Stefanik's claim that the Bible grants Jews unconditional sovereignty over the West Bank.

0 Leadership Gender/Identity

Director of pro-Israel LGBTQ group faces sexual misconduct charge

Ben Sales in Forward · 29 Jan

Ethan Felson, the executive director of A Wider Bridge, an advocacy organization supporting pro-Israel LGBTQ initiatives, faces criminal charges for alleged sexual misconduct involving a Vermont museum employee.

0 Politics Ethics

Idolatry

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 27 Jan

Peter Beinart suggests that much of mainstream Jewish discourse regarding Israel has become idolatrous by placing the state's rights above the welfare of its inhabitants, particularly the Palestinians.

0 Politics Antisemitism

White House says Muslims were the real victims of October 7th.

Daniel Greenfield in Future of Jewish · 2 Jan

Daniel Greenfield criticizes the White House's National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate, highlighting what he perceives as a misrepresentation of the October 7th events and their aftermath.

0 Israel Communities

Reuven and Shani Taragin: What’s Next: The Future of Religious Zionism (Re-Release)

18forty · 31 Dec 2024

Reuven and Shani Taragin discuss the distinct cultural and ideological identity of the Dati Leumi community, detailing its unique alignment with Religious Zionism, which differs significantly from American Modern Orthodoxy.

0 Culture Communities

8 fascinating Jewish news stories from 2024 that you might have missed

JTA Staff in JTA · 31 Dec 2024

The article highlights eight intriguing yet underreported Jewish stories from 2024.

0 Sports Culture

First Israeli MLB coach heads to Miami as Joc Pederson nabs $37M Texas Rangers contract

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 27 Dec 2024

2024 marked a triumphant year for Jewish athletes worldwide, featuring groundbreaking achievements and historical moments.

0 Art History

The Menorah, the Rebbe and the Aesthetics of Transcendence: A Response to Reviel Netz

Eli Rubin in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Dec 2024

Eli Rubin examines the aesthetic philosophy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, focusing on his preference for a straight-branched menorah inspired by Maimonides’ drawing over the ornate, curved design depicted on ancient Roman monuments.

0 Sports Communities

Meet Yaniv Bazini, the Israeli college soccer star who could lead UVM to a national title

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 16 Dec 2024

Yaniv Bazini, an Israeli college soccer star at the University of Vermont (UVM), has become a pivotal player, scoring 14 goals this season and leading his team to its first NCAA championship appearance.

0 Sports Communities

Meet Yaniv Bazini, the Israeli college soccer star who could lead UVM to a national title

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 16 Dec 2024

Yaniv Bazini, an Israeli college soccer star at the University of Vermont (UVM), has become a pivotal player, scoring 14 goals this season and leading his team to its first NCAA championship appearance.

0 Sports Israel

Meet Yaniv Bazini, the Israeli forward who propelled U of Vermont to its first soccer championship

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 16 Dec 2024

Yaniv Bazini, an Israeli forward, played a pivotal role in leading the University of Vermont's Division I soccer team to its first national championship.

0 Communities Food

A loss that leaves a bagel-sized hole on the Upper West Side of Manhattan

Nora Sissenich in Forward · 16 Dec 2024

The closing of Absolute Bagels has deeply affected the Upper West Side and Morningside Heights communities.

0 Politics Leadership

Challenges and opportunities for the Jewish members of the 119th Congress

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 12 Dec 2024

The 119th U.S. Congress sees noteworthy developments for Jewish members, with representation remaining stable but significant changes within party dynamics and leadership roles.

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