Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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NEH’s unprecedented $10M grant to Tikvah has some Jews celebrating and others crying foul

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 17 Sep 2025

In a controversial move, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded a groundbreaking $10.4 million grant to Tikvah, a New York-based think tank, for a Jewish Civilization Project aimed at combating antisemitism by promoting Jewish achievements in Western and American civilization.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Why neo-Nazis marched in Indianapolis this weekend, and almost every weekend in the US

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 18 Aug 2025

White supremacist and neo-Nazi rallies remain a persistent issue across the United States, with groups often organizing near significant events or locations to maximize attention and recruitment potential.

0 Politics Education

Bard president Leon Botstein says Trump’s campaign against colleges follows ‘a classic antisemitic routine’

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 5 Aug 2025

Leon Botstein, President of Bard College, critiques the Trump administration's approach to higher education, highlighting its impact on college leadership and international students.

0 Music Holocaust

‘No matter what, I will always be a Jew.’ Billy Joel opens up about his family’s Holocaust history

PJ Grisar in Forward · 16 Jul 2025

Billy Joel, in HBO's documentary 'And So It Goes,' delves into his family's Holocaust history, revealing how it shaped his identity and influenced his public stand against antisemitism.

0 Politics Education

A Trumpian farce to make the ghosts of Jefferson, Madison and Vichy France's victims weep

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 3 Jul 2025

In this opinion piece, Robert Zaretsky draws parallels between the resignation of the University of Virginia president under pressure from the Trump administration and the authoritarian actions of Vichy France against Jews and academics.

0 History Culture

Moments That Have Shaped American Judaism

Moment in Moment · 30 Jun 2025

This exploration of pivotal moments that shaped American Judaism over the past 50 years highlights significant events such as the 1987 Freedom Sunday March advocating for Soviet Jewry, which demonstrated American Jewish solidarity and support for the Jewish state.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Take it from us, antisemitism envoys for Trump and Biden: The fight against Jew-hatred must not be politicized

JTA · 30 May 2025

In the aftermath of a tragic antisemitic hate crime near the White House, the authors, who served as antisemitism envoys under both Trump and Biden, emphasize the urgent need for a non-partisan approach to combat Jew-hatred.

0 Politics Education

Yeshiva University faculty members sign letter decrying Elise Stefanik graduation honor

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 May 2025

A group of Yeshiva University faculty members are protesting the institution's decision to honor Rep. Elise Stefanik with the Presidential Medallion at their commencement ceremony.

0 Politics Communities

Two writers offer strikingly different views of the ‘state of the Jews’

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 18 May 2025

Andrew Silow-Carroll explores contrasting perspectives on the challenges facing the Jewish community today.

0 Politics Education

Haverford president draws fire in latest GOP hearing over campus antisemitism

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 7 May 2025

At a House Education Committee hearing, Haverford College President Wendy Raymond was criticized by Republican lawmakers for not adequately handling antisemitism on campus.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Marco Rubio sits down with Michael Benz, Jewish former Trump official with an antisemitic online persona

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 18 Apr 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a contentious interview with Michael Benz, a Jewish former Trump administration official who has been linked to antisemitic rhetoric online.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I co-wrote Biden's antisemitism strategy. Trump is making the threat worse

Alexander Pascal in Forward · 4 Apr 2025

Alexander Pascal critiques former President Donald Trump's approach to combating antisemitism, suggesting it exacerbates the problem rather than resolves it.

0 Communities Culture

Is There a Future for American Jews?

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The future of American Jews is at a crossroads, marked by both demographic growth and challenges to cultural continuity.

0 Antisemitism History

Why HBCUs Are Key to Fighting Antisemitism

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The article delves into the complex history of antisemitism on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) campuses, highlighting the influence of figures like Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Why this was the worst week in antisemitism — until maybe next week

Mira Fox in Forward · 19 Mar 2025

Recent events highlight the alarming normalization of blatant antisemitism in popular culture and media.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump’s antisemitism chief shares ‘Jew card’ post from white supremacist

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 17 Mar 2025

Leo Terrell, President Trump's appointee to lead the Department of Justice's antisemitism task force, shared a social media post originally by Patrick Casey, a prominent white supremacist leader formerly associated with Identity Evropa.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Trump's War on Campus Anti-Semitism

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 10 Mar 2025

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 Antisemitism Politics

Everything ‘alt’ is new again: Watchdogs see a mainstreaming of far-right extremism

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 2 Mar 2025

The article examines the alarming trend of far-right extremism mainstreaming into American politics.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I survived Charlottesville. Jews shouldn't trust Trump when it comes to antisemitism

Michael Gould-Wartofsky in Forward · 4 Feb 2025

Michael Gould-Wartofsky critiques President Trump's recent efforts to combat antisemitism, arguing that they are misguided and largely ineffective.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Joe Biden entered the White House pledging to fight antisemitism. He leaves with it at historic levels.

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 20 Jan 2025

Joe Biden began his presidency with a commitment to combat antisemitism, a key campaign pledge influenced by the Charlottesville march and Trump's response.

0 Politics History

As Trump takes the oath of office, remember its most famous phrase has roots in Christian nationalism

David B. Parker in Forward · 17 Jan 2025

David B. Parker explores the origins and implications of the phrase "so help me God" used during presidential inaugurations, tracing its ties to Christian nationalism and concerns about antisemitism.

0 Communities Culture

Brad Wilcox on Americans without Families

Tikvah · 10 Jan 2025

Brad Wilcox explores the profound social implications of increasing numbers of unmarried and childless adults in America, highlighting a shift away from traditional family structures.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Jews don't want to replace you!

Ben Koan in Future of Jewish · 7 Jan 2025

Ben Koan's essay delves into the concept of the "Great Replacement" theory, often used by white supremacists to target Jews unfairly.

0 Antisemitism Education

Everyone has a plan to fight antisemitism. Few have studied what actually works.

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 6 Jan 2025

The article discusses the establishment of the ADL's Center for Antisemitism Research, led by Matt Williams, which aims to scientifically evaluate strategies to combat rising antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Communities

I'm a rabbi in Columbus. Here's my answer to the neo-Nazis

Areyah Kaltmann in Forward · 21 Nov 2024

In response to a disturbing neo-Nazi march in Columbus, Ohio, Rabbi Areyah Kaltmann emphasizes resilience and the power of positive Jewish identity.

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