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0 History Jewish Law

REVIEW: ‘The Civil War Diary of Emma Mordecai’

Penny Schwartz in Hadassah · 31 Jul

Emma Mordecai's Civil War diary, edited by Dianne Ashton and completed posthumously by Melissa R. Klapper, offers a unique insight into the life of a Jewish woman living in the Confederate South.

0 Politics Education

George Washington U bans student commencement speaker from campus after speech calling to divest from Israel

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 21 May

George Washington University has banned a student, Cecilia Culver, from its campus after she used her commencement speech to advocate for divestment from Israel and criticized the university for its financial ties to the country.

0 Politics Israel

April “Ask Me Anything”

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 18 Apr

Peter Beinart hosts a monthly Ask Me Anything (AMA) session for his subscribers, providing insights and discussions on various contemporary Jewish and political issues.

0 Politics Philosophy

The Contemporary Crisis of Freedom

Jewish History Uncensored · 18 Apr

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the concept of freedom from both a Torah perspective and a contemporary context, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by bureaucratic expansion and societal expectations in modern governance.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Virginia LG candidate raising Jewish community concerns over her record on Israel and antisemitism

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 3 Apr

Ghazala Hashmi, a Virginia state senator running for lieutenant governor, is facing criticism from Jewish and pro-Israel groups due to her past anti-Israel activism and handling of antisemitism issues.

0 Education Communities

Getting More Jewish Kids into Jewish Schools

Rachel Schwartzberg in Jewish Action · 17 Dec 2024

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools (CoJDS) has launched a new initiative called "Coming Home" to promote Jewish education by increasing enrollment in Jewish day schools.

0 Politics History

Eugene Vindman, whose Jewish immigrant story played a role in Trump’s impeachment, elected to Congress

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 7 Nov 2024

Eugene Vindman, a Democrat, has been elected to Congress from Virginia's 7th District, succeeding Abigail Spanberger.

0 Politics Culture

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Oct 2024

The episode features a discussion with Steve Kornacki about the upcoming U.S. election, focusing on voter behavior patterns and potential swing states.

0 Politics Communities

Terry ‘The Macher’ McAuliffe attempts a return to Richmond

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 18 Mar 2021

As Virginia approaches its gubernatorial election, Terry McAuliffe, a former governor and seasoned Democratic figure, vies for a political return amidst a historic lineup of diverse candidates.

0 Culture History

We Got Some Answers About How That Torah Landed At Goodwill. And A Lot More Questions

Forward · 21 Nov 2019

A Torah scroll, believed to be from a small Ukrainian town, made a remarkable journey from a thrift store in Virginia to multiple collectors including non-Jewish bible enthusiasts.