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0 Education Israel

At the 100-year mark, Hebrew University’s American friends are looking to capitalize on a unique moment

Larry Luxner in JTA · 24 Apr

American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) celebrates its centennial along with Hebrew University of Jerusalem, emphasizing its pivotal role amidst rising global antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on US campuses.

0 Politics Leadership

I first met Netanyahu in 1988. Here's how he became the most destructive leader in Israel's history

Dan Perry in Forward · 20 Apr

Dan Perry, a veteran journalist, reflects on his long history of interactions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he critiques as a transformative yet ultimately destructive figure in Israel's political landscape.

0 Culture Education

MomentLive! Turns Five

Suzanne Borden in Moment · 17 Apr

MomentLive!, an initiative by the magazine \emph{Moment}, commemorates its fifth anniversary.

0 Politics Education

So Where Are the Great Negotiations?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Apr

The episode dissects the Trump administration's aptitude in various global negotiations, scrutinizing the handling of tariffs, Iran's nuclear program, and the Ukraine war.

0 Politics Israel

Can Israel's love for Trump survive his coming negotiations with Iran?

Dan Perry in Forward · 8 Apr

As President Donald Trump signals a renewal of nuclear negotiations with Iran, concerns arise in Israel over whether his approach will genuinely safeguard Israeli interests amidst Tehran's nuclear advancements.

0 Politics Israel

Asked if he plans to drop 17% tariff on Israeli goods, Trump says, ‘Maybe not’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 8 Apr

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington did not yield a commitment from President Trump to rescind the 17% tariff on Israeli goods, despite Netanyahu making it a priority.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Can we please stop talking about antisemitism?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 8 Apr

Rabbi Mendel Teldon argues that Jewish identity should not be defined by the struggle against antisemitism, but rather by positive engagement with Judaism.

0 Politics Israel

14-year-old Palestinian-American killed by Israeli fire in West Bank, officials say

Ben Sales in JTA · 7 Apr

Tensions in the West Bank continue to escalate following the death of Omar Mohammad Rabea, a 14-year-old Palestinian-American, allegedly killed by Israeli fire in Turmus Ayya.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

Display honoring Jewish women graduates of naval academy removed ahead of Hegseth visit

Grace Gilson in JTA · 3 Apr

The U.S. Naval Academy temporarily removed a display honoring Jewish female graduates from its Jewish chapel ahead of a visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

0 Politics Israel

Israel’s nightmare scenario: 'Netanyahu is up to his neck in criminal investigations as war rages'

Haaretz Weekly · 3 Apr

Amid escalating conflict with Hamas and internal party turmoil, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces intensified scrutiny due to a new scandal dubbed "Qatargate" involving allegations of his aides' connections to Qatari interests.

0 Politics Education

As Zionist Jews, we must condemn Trump's campaign to deport students

Amanda Berman in Forward · 3 Apr

Amanda Berman argues that as Zionist Jews, it is crucial to condemn the Trump administration's campaign to deport students like Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate and Palestinian activist detained by ICE.

0 Politics Israel

Barbara Leaf on the Middle East Crisis

Israel Policy Pod · 3 Apr

Former Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf discusses the complexities of US policy during the Gaza conflict, Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and regional politics with host Neri Zilber.

0 Philosophy History

Lincoln’s Lost Lecture: Can Democracy Survive Technology?

Sapir · 3 Apr

Abraham Lincoln's lesser-known Lecture on Discoveries and Inventions underscores both his philosophical and technological contemplations, revealing concerns about the impacts of technology on democracy.

0 Politics Science

New Dangers Posed by Outer Space

Ami Magazine in Ami · 2 Apr

Ami Magazine's article delves into the implications of former President Donald Trump's introduction of a U.S. Space Force, initially mocked by the media as unnecessary but re-evaluated in light of emerging threats from Russian satellite activities.

0 Politics Education

Extra Credit

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 1 Apr

The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) is a proposed federal bill aimed at providing tax credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations, thereby enabling taxpayer-funded scholarships for educational expenses like private school tuition.

0 Communities Politics

Washington, D.C., Jewish federation will distribute $180,000 to laid-off federal workers

Grace Gilson in JTA · 28 Mar

In response to significant layoffs of federal workers in the Washington, D.C. area due to budget cuts by President Donald Trump's administration, the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is allocating $180,000 to support affected community members.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Child marriage banned in Washington, D.C., after push by Jewish advocates

Grace Gilson in JTA · 27 Mar

Washington, D.C. has enacted a new law banning child marriage, setting the minimum marriage age at 18 without exceptions.

0 Politics Communities

What Matters Now to Jonathan Dekel-Chen: US feels like only beacon in hostage situation

What Matters Now · 27 Mar

Jonathan Dekel-Chen, whose son Sagui was recently released after being held hostage by Hamas, describes the relief of his son's return and the ongoing struggles for hostage families in Israel.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Kitty Dukakis, dead at 88, was the first Jewish spouse of a US presidential candidate

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 25 Mar

Kitty Dukakis, who passed away at 88, was a significant figure in American politics as the first Jewish spouse of a U.S. presidential candidate when her husband, Michael Dukakis, ran for president in 1988.

0 History Jewish Law

No, Jews and Muslims are not Abrahamic brothers.

Zach Ross in Future of Jewish · 21 Mar

Zach Ross challenges the perception that Jews and Muslims are "Abrahamic brothers," arguing that this concept is a construct developed for religious and political legitimacy rather than historical fact.

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 Culture Politics

Donald Trump reportedly expressed affection for ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Kennedy Center meeting

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 20 Mar

Donald Trump recently expressed his admiration for the classic Broadway musical "Fiddler on the Roof" during his visit to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where he assumed the role of chairman after dismissing the previous board.

0 Leadership Politics

NYC’s Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has a plan to protest Trump 2.0

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 19 Mar

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, a prominent New York Jewish leader, is spearheading resistance efforts against the policies of Trump's second term.

0 History Culture

The world’s oldest Jewish book is on display in New York City

Lisa Keys in JTA · 19 Mar

A medieval manuscript known as the Afghan Liturgical Quire, believed to be the oldest Jewish book dating back to around 700 CE, is now on display at the Jewish Theological Seminary Library in New York City.

0 Politics Culture

The Israeli Hostages Who Forged Connections With Their Captors

Ori Nir in Moment · 18 Mar

The harrowing yet remarkable experiences of Israeli hostages captured by Hamas on October 7 reveal unexpected instances of human connection amid conflict.

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