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Jews struggle with how to react to seeing keffiyehs in public

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 20 Nov

In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a public banner featuring a keffiyeh has sparked controversy among local Jews who view it as a symbol of support for Hamas and a threat to Israel.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Who is Dr. Mark Hyman, the Jewish doctor who promoted RFK Jr.?

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 20 Nov

Dr. Mark Hyman, a prominent Jewish physician known for promoting functional medicine and dietary supplements, was instrumental in supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial appointment in the Trump administration.

0 Communities History

Jewish Life Stories: Ed Koch’s sister dies on her own terms

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 20 Nov

Reflecting on lives that have impacted Jewish communities globally, this article memorializes Pat Koch Thaler, Charles Fishman, Yiannis Boutaris, Frank Auerbach, and Kenneth Bronstein.

0 Culture Jewish Law

To fight hate, these Brooklyn-based nonprofit professionals wrote a comic book together

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 20 Nov

We Are Brooklyn: Stories of Hope is a new comic book that features personal narratives highlighting diverse cultural intersections in Brooklyn, developed by nonprofit professionals participating in the We Are All Brooklyn Fellowship Against Hate.

0 Antisemitism Culture

At the ADL’s ‘Concert against Hate,’ the focus is on Israel

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 20 Nov

The Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) "Concert Against Hate" in Washington, D.C., spotlighted the Israeli and American heroes fighting antisemitism, including Jewish students combating campus bias and survivors of the Hamas Nova music festival massacre.

0 Politics Israel

Congress is voting on a bill targeting pro-Palestinian groups. Israel's example proves it's a terrible idea

Daniel Sokatch in Forward · 20 Nov

Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund, critiques H.R. 9495, a bill in the U.S. Congress that aims to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed terrorist supporters.

0 Politics Israel

Donald Trump and the rise of the Christian Zionists

Jewish Chronicle · 20 Nov

American Christian Zionists, strongly supportive of Israel, play a significant role in shaping U.S. policy towards Israel, as exemplified by figures like Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, former Governor Mike Huckabee, and Defense nominee Pete Hegseth within Donald Trump's administration.

0 Politics Israel

Let the Good Times Roll

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 19 Nov

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, he has swiftly announced appointments with a clear pro-Israel stance, including a team labeled Israel's "dream team."

0 Politics Israel

In a federation official’s remark about resettling Gaza, signs of tension among Jewish groups in the new Trump era

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 19 Nov

Following Donald Trump's reelection, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) faced internal tensions when an executive, Karen Paikin Barall, suggested optimism about Jewish resettlement in Gaza—a contentious issue often supported by far-right Israeli factions but generally opposed by American Jews who favor a two-state solution.

0 Politics Culture

Keep Your Powder Dry

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 18 Nov

Discussion focuses on the political landscape post-2024 U.S. election, featuring the challenge of maintaining rational discourse in the Trump-centric media environment and Biden's latest move in the Ukraine conflict.

0 Politics Israel

How Trump Proved Experts Wrong on Israel

Richard Hanania in Future of Jewish · 18 Nov

The Abraham Accords, signed during the final months of Donald Trump's presidency, marked a significant shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy by establishing normalization between Israel and several Arab nations, including the UAE and Bahrain, without resolving the Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Antisemitism

As Schumer presses ahead with Antisemitism Awareness Act, concerns about free speech resurface

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 17 Nov

Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing forward the Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA), aiming to codify a controversial definition of antisemitism under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which could lead to corrective actions in educational institutions for discrimination.

0 Politics Israel

An Analysis of the Election and Trump's Picks

Emes Ve-Emunah · 17 Nov

The article discusses the surprising factors that contributed to Donald Trump's electoral success, emphasizing the role of economic concerns and a disconnect between media and voter values, particularly regarding LGBTQ issues.

0 Jewish Law Education

Trump wants prayer in schools. The Bible tells us how dangerous that is

Robert Alter in Forward · 17 Nov

Robert Alter examines the implications of President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to reinstate prayer in public schools, highlighting the dangers it poses to the principle of separation of church and state.

0 Music Culture

Indie rocker Rafael Cohen grapples with his Latin American Jewish identity

Gabe Friedman in JTA · 15 Nov

Rafael Cohen, an indie musician with origins in Mexico City, navigates his dual Jewish and Latin American identity through his music.

0 Politics Israel

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary nominee, has multiple Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 15 Nov

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality and Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, has drawn attention for his body tattoos reflecting Christian and Crusader imagery.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Why He Picked RFK

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Nov

The discussion revolves around the controversial selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by President-elect Trump, amidst a broader context of public distrust in institutions and expertise following recent political and health crises.

0 Politics Israel

Mike Huckabee's old-school Christian Zionism is bad news for anyone who wants Middle East peace

Tristan Sturm in Forward · 15 Nov

The appointment of Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel under President-elect Donald Trump is poised to complicate peace efforts in the Middle East.

0 Politics Education

What a Trump second presidency will mean for school prayer, campus antisemitism and other education issues Jews care — and worry — about

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 14 Nov

Following Donald Trump's reelection, concerns are rising among Jewish communities regarding education policies that could intensify religious elements in public schools and affect separation of church and state.

0 Art Gender/Identity

Soothe Yourself With Photos of RBG’s Iconic Collars

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 14 Nov

The article explores the iconic collars of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, highlighting their significance as symbols of her legacy and her impact on gender equality and justice.

0 Politics Israel

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary nominee, has multiple Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos

JTA · 14 Nov

Pete Hegseth, a nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, is attracting attention due to his Christian nationalist tattoos and religious expressions.

0 Politics Israel

Trump named Mike Huckabee ambassador to Israel. Is that a sign of the second coming of annexation?

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 14 Nov

Donald Trump's appointment of Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel signals potential shifts in U.S.-Israel relations and the possibility of West Bank annexation.

0 Politics Israel

Trump's Return

Israel Policy Pod · 14 Nov

Natan Sachs and Neri Zilber discuss the potential impact of Donald Trump's anticipated return to the U.S. presidency on Middle Eastern geopolitics, particularly regarding Israel's policies.

0 Politics Israel

Close to 90 congressional Democrats urge Biden to sanction Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 14 Nov

Nearly 90 congressional Democrats, including eight Jewish officials, are urging President Biden to impose sanctions on Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir due to their far-right policies that foster settler violence, undermine the Palestinian Authority, and promote annexation of the West Bank.

0 Politics Communities

American elections are one place where Jews do count

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Nov

The Jewish vote in American elections remains a vital and dynamic factor, revealing shifts in political allegiances that are not easily captured by pollsters.

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