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0 Communities Politics

The profound internal contradiction that could spell doom for Hillel

Joel Swanson in Forward · 15 May

Hillel International, the primary Jewish student organization at many colleges across the U.S., faces a core contradiction that could threaten its sustainability.

0 Communities Politics

Middlebury College Hillel votes to rebrand, distancing from parent group on Israel

Louis Keene in Forward · 11 May

Middlebury College's Hillel has rebranded itself as the Jewish Association of Middlebury (JAM) following a student board decision to distance from Hillel International due to its perceived strong pro-Israel stance.

0 Culture Jewish Law

A 91-year-old Jewish comedian walked into a pub — and out with my heart

Clara Shapiro in Forward · 3 Oct 2025

At 91, Dyan Forest, formerly Diana Schulman, captivates audiences with her unique blend of humor and music.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Northern Ireland’s lone, beleaguered synagogue aims to stave off decline by engaging Christian neighbors

Rosario Del Valle in Forward · 29 May 2025

The Belfast Hebrew Congregation, Northern Ireland's sole synagogue, faces significant challenges as it grapples with antisemitism, dwindling membership, and leadership difficulties.

0 Food Ethics

Crunchy Sweet Potato Fritters

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 23 Apr 2025

In a recent entry on "The Jewish Table," Leah Koenig combines her passion for Jewish culinary traditions with a commitment to sustainability by sharing a recipe for Crunchy Sweet Potato Fritters—a dish inspired by environmental awareness in honor of Earth Day.

0 Television/Film Culture

18 questions for D’yan Forest, the world’s oldest female stand-up comedian

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 18 Apr 2025

Dyan Forest, at 90, is recognized as the world's oldest female stand-up comedian by Guinness World Records.

0 Politics Education

You Are No Longer a Jew

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 17 Mar 2025

Peter Beinart discusses the contentious redefinition of Jewish identity within the American Jewish community, highlighting issues around support for Israel as a criterion for being considered Jewish by establishment organizations like the Anti-Defamation League.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump’s Attack on Universities Rests on a Lie

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 10 Mar 2025

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 Culture

Inhumanity is a Choice

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 24 Feb 2025

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

0 Politics Ethics

The Banality of Evil

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 10 Feb 2025

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 2025

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