Washington, United States

The Cholent in The Cholent · 19 Apr

The article explores the historical and continuing impact of the lynching of Leo Frank, a Jewish businessman in Georgia wrongly convicted for the murder of Mary Phagan in 1913.

0 History Antisemitism

A Jewish-American Lynching

The Cholent in The Cholent · 19 Apr

The article explores the historical and continuing impact of the lynching of Leo Frank, a Jewish businessman in Georgia wrongly convicted for the murder of Mary Phagan in 1913.

0 Culture Philosophy

The Conversation

Moment in Moment · 16 Apr

Readers of Moment magazine responded to a range of topics recently covered by the publication, delving into the influence of Viktor Frankl, the therapeutic potential of medical clowning, and interpretations of the Akedah.

0 Education Culture

Language apps are putting Hebrew school in teens’ back pockets. But do they work?

Harry Dweck in JTA · 14 Apr

Many teens are turning to language learning apps like Duolingo to supplement Hebrew education received at schools or synagogues.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Jews thought Trump wanted to fight antisemitism. Why did he cut all of their grants?

Mira Fox in Forward · 12 Apr

The article explores the impact of the Trump administration's decision to cut grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), which affected numerous Jewish cultural projects, including those related to Yiddish and other Jewish cultural studies.

0 Politics Israel

Bungling the Good Things

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Apr

The episode delves into the ongoing challenges faced by the Trump administration in dealing with international relations, particularly concerning hostages with Hamas, negotiations with Iran, and diplomatic dynamics.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Trump wants to fight antisemitism. So why did he kill funding for my Holocaust translation project?

Sasha Senderovich in Forward · 11 Apr

Sasha Senderovich discusses the termination of a National Endowment for the Humanities grant supporting his Holocaust translation project, despite its alignment with stated goals of fighting antisemitism.

0 Culture Communities

Iconic UWS Jewish grocery Zabar’s collaborates with Nordstrom

Lisa Keys in JTA · 8 Apr

Zabar's, the legendary Jewish grocery store on the Upper West Side known for its smoked fish and coffees, is part of Nordstrom's For Everything New York campaign.

0 History Politics

Book Review | It’s All Happened Here

Robert Siegel in Moment · 7 Apr

Clay Risen's book, "Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America," chronicles the chilling resonance between past and present political climates in the United States, where suspicion and loyalty tests have historically threatened civil liberties.

0 Antisemitism Education

UW Jewish Students: We Will Define Anti-Semitism

The Cholent in The Cholent · 4 Apr

In a poignant piece by University of Washington senior Marni Merritt, the article highlights the rise in antisemitism Jewish students have faced on campus, particularly since October 7, 2023.

0 Politics Holocaust

Citing post-Holocaust doctrine, Germany seeks to deport 4 pro-Palestinian protesters, including one American

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 2 Apr

Germany is preparing to deport four pro-Palestinian foreign residents of Berlin, citing their participation in protests with chants deemed antisemitic and alleged indirect support for Hamas.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Citing post-Holocaust doctrine, Germany seeks to deport 4 pro-Palestinian protesters

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 2 Apr

Germany is attempting to deport four foreign residents over their involvement in pro-Palestinian protests, challenging the legal application of its post-Holocaust doctrine, Staatsräson.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Ten Years Later

The Cholent in The Cholent · 28 Mar

Joel Magalnick, former editor of JTNews, shares a reflective piece on his tenure and the role of Jewish media in community life.

0 Politics Communities

Judge blocks Trump bid to suspend refugee funding, in legal victory for Jewish group HIAS

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Mar

A Seattle federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to suspend funding for refugee admissions, following a lawsuit filed by several refugee aid organizations, including the Jewish group HIAS.

0 Science Ethics

Nasty Blast from the Past // Measles is baaaack

Avi Shafran in Ami · 26 Mar

Avi Shafran highlights the return of measles, once a routine childhood illness before vaccines nearly eradicated it, now resurging due to declining vaccination rates.

0 Communities Antisemitism

This Week in Jews

The Cholent in The Cholent · 21 Mar

Recent events in the Seattle Jewish community highlight both challenges and cultural developments.

0 Communities Antisemitism

This Week in Jews

The Cholent in The Cholent · 21 Mar

Recent events in the Seattle Jewish community highlight both challenges and cultural developments.

0 Communities Antisemitism

This Week in Jews

The Cholent in The Cholent · 21 Mar

Recent events in the Seattle Jewish community highlight both challenges and cultural developments.

0 Politics Antisemitism

While pledging to fight campus antisemitism, Trump cuts office investigating it

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 21 Mar

President Trump's administration has taken steps to close the Department of Education, which is responsible for investigating antisemitism complaints, despite pledging to combat such issues on college campuses.

0 Television/Film Politics

Why indie cinemas are embracing 'No Other Land' — even as U.S. distributors are staying away

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 18 Mar

"No Other Land," an Oscar-winning documentary about Israeli and Palestinian activists working to save the West Bank village of Masafer Yatta from demolition, faces controversy in the U.S., particularly in Miami Beach where the city commission is considering ending funding for a cinema screening the film.

0 Education Philosophy

A blueprint for purposeful giving in Jewish education

eJewishPhilanthropy · 10 Mar

Jack Greenberg's $15 million legacy gift to Jewish day schools showcases a blueprint for effective philanthropic strategy in education.

0 Leadership Communities

Women of Valor

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 7 Mar

In recognition of International Women's Day, two influential women from Washington State are celebrated for their impactful contributions.

0 Leadership Communities

Women of Valor

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 7 Mar

In recognition of International Women's Day, two influential women from Washington State are celebrated for their impactful contributions.

0 Leadership Communities

Women of Valor

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 7 Mar

In recognition of International Women's Day, two influential women from Washington State are celebrated for their impactful contributions.

0 Leadership Communities

Women of Valor

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 7 Mar

In recognition of International Women's Day, two influential women from Washington State are celebrated for their impactful contributions.

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