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The Jewish leader taking on Christian nationalism

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 17 Dec

Rachel Laser, the Jewish president of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, is passionately leading the fight against Christian nationalism, a movement she perceives as a significant threat to religious pluralism in the United States.

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Jeanne Shaheen, who has turned critical of Israel, becomes key foreign policy voice for Senate Dems

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 13 Dec

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, poised to become the leading Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has recently voted against certain U.S. military aid shipments to Israel, signaling a critical stance on some of Israel’s policies, particularly concerning the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

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Dear Yoav Gallant: You are welcome at my synagogue

Rabbi Ben Herman in Forward · 11 Dec

Rabbi Ben Herman critiques the decision by Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C. to cancel a speaking invitation to Israel's former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing security concerns and congregational objections.

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14 New Hanukkah Books For Kids

Penny Schwartz in Kveller · 11 Dec

A collection of 14 new children's books celebrates the overlap of Hanukkah and Christmas, as the first night of Hanukkah coincides with Christmas Day this year.

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Prominent DC synagogue cancels event with Yoav Gallant after members protest

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 9 Dec

Adas Israel, a prominent Conservative synagogue in Washington, D.C., canceled a speaking event featuring former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant due to security concerns after protests from congregants.

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New children’s books for Hanukkah channel 2024’s unusual Christmas convergence

Penny Schwartz in JTA · 6 Dec

In 2024, a unique overlap of Hanukkah and Christmas inspires a range of new children's books that celebrate both holidays, symbolizing the growing number of interfaith families.

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‘Words alone have no power to comfort’: Family of hostage Omer Neutra, killed by Hamas, calls for deal to save living captives

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 2 Dec

The Neutra family, having recently learned of the death of their son Omer Neutra in the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, continues to advocate for the release of hostages still held in Gaza.

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The Binding of Isaac, the pardoning of Hunter Biden

Mira Fox in Forward · 2 Dec

Drawing parallels between the biblical story of the Binding of Isaac and President Biden's pardoning of his son Hunter, this article explores themes of parental sacrifice and moral choices.

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Killing of Israeli rabbi in UAE could strengthen ties between Israel and Arab neighbors, experts say

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 25 Nov

The recent murder of Israeli Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the United Arab Emirates highlights the ongoing dangers for Jews internationally, yet experts suggest this may inadvertently strengthen the diplomatic ties formed under the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and the UAE.

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Israeli ties with Arab neighbors could strengthen after killing of Chabad rabbi in UAE, experts say

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 25 Nov

The murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could paradoxically strengthen the relationship between Israel and its Arab partners, according to experts.

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Rep. Ritchie Torres, outspoken pro-Israel advocate, is dropping hints that he could run for NY governor

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 22 Nov

Ritchie Torres, a Democratic congressman from the Bronx and a noted pro-Israel supporter, is considering a run for governor of New York in 2026.

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How a Jewish student at Columbia became an icon of a movement

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 22 Nov

Noa Fay, a 23-year-old graduate from Columbia's Barnard College, has become a prominent figure in the fight against campus antisemitism and in defense of Israel.

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Adam Serwer on American Cruelty

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 21 Nov

Adam Serwer, an influential writer for The Atlantic, known for his essay "The Cruelty is the Point" during the Trump presidency, will join Peter Beinart for a discussion on American cruelty.

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'We show up in places that some of the Jewish community has abandoned'

Haaretz Weekly · 21 Nov

Rabbi Rick Jacobs discusses the intersection of Jewish values and progressive American Judaism amid the political complexities of Israel's Gaza conflict and the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The End of the Obama Presidency — Finally

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 11 Nov

The article critiques the end of the Obama era, particularly in the context of U.S.-Israel relations and its influence on American politics.

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Who is Stephen Miller, Trump’s Jewish adviser and likely White House deputy chief of staff?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 11 Nov

Stephen Miller, a long-time adviser to Donald Trump, is poised to become Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House.

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Florida man arrested for targeting Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who says the suspect was found with an antisemitic manifesto

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 11 Nov

Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Jewish congressman from Florida, faced a safety threat when a man, John Lapinski, was arrested near his home with firearms, body armor, and an antisemitic manifesto that singled out Moskowitz.

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Cornell’s handling of a new course on Gaza could preview campus Israel battles under Trump

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 11 Nov

Cornell University is embroiled in a contentious debate regarding a new course titled 'Gaza, Indigeneity, Resistance' by Jewish professor Eric Cheyfitz, which critiques Israel as a settler colonial state.

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