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Celebrated Berlin Jewish bakery closes, citing harassment since Oct. 7

Toby Axelrod in JTA · 8 Jun

Babka & Krantz, a Jewish bakery in Berlin founded by a Polish-Israeli couple, recently closed its doors, citing antisemitic harassment intensified post-October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel and ongoing economic struggles exacerbated by local construction projects.

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The Jewish Identity Crisis Nobody Wants to Talk About

Nina Saadat in Future of Jewish · 6 Jun

Nina Saadat's essay examines a significant identity crisis within the American Jewish community, spurred by recent critiques of how Jews address antisemitism and Israel's PR.

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Wide-open Los Angeles mayoral race could hinge on support from Jewish voters

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 1 Jun

The Los Angeles mayoral race is heating up with significant focus on the potential impact of Jewish voters.

0 Politics History

In Trump's assault on democracy, echoes of Nazi Germany but new glimmers of hope that America will be different

Terrence Petty in Forward · 23 May

In a detailed examination of American democracy under Donald Trump, Terrence Petty draws parallels to the final years of Germany’s Weimar Republic, highlighting the decline of democratic structures due to authoritarian influence.

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Hundreds of Jewish leaders call on Israeli ambassador to apologize for attack on J Street

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 May

Over 500 Jewish leaders, including rabbis and communal heads, have signed a letter demanding an apology from Israel's U.S. ambassador, Yechiel Leiter, for labeling J Street as a "cancer" within the Jewish community.

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Israeli ambassador calls J Street a ‘cancer within Jewish community’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 19 May

Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, sharply criticized J Street, a liberal pro-Israel lobbying group, labeling it a divisive element within the Jewish community.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Was This Prosecutor Pulled from a Case Because He’s Jewish? Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 18 May

Jeffrey Rosen, a Jewish prosecutor in Santa Clara County, was removed from a case involving anti-Israel protesters at Stanford University due to his outspoken opposition to antisemitism.

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Jewish Rep. Steve Cohen will not run for reelection after Tennessee GOP redraws his district

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 15 May

Rep. Steve Cohen, the only Jewish Democratic representative from Tennessee, announced he will not seek reelection after the state's Republican-led redistricting split his Memphis-area district, which is predominantly African-American, into three parts.

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The conversation we avoid but need to have

eJewishPhilanthropy · 14 May

Shanie Reichman discusses the challenges and strategies for American Jews engaging in productive conversations about Israel amid declining U.S. support and polarized discourse.

0 Politics Antisemitism

At Jewish Democratic event, Jacob Frey says anti-Zionism can blur into antisemitism

Joseph Strauss in Forward · 13 May

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addressed the Jewish Democratic Council of America, expressing concerns about the ways in which anti-Zionist sentiments can sometimes border on antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

The American Left is becoming Iran’s defense attorney.

Bob Goldberg in Future of Jewish · 11 May

In a charged critique, Bob Goldberg examines the stance of certain U.S. Democratic Party members, particularly those pressing for U.S. public acknowledgment of Israel's nuclear capabilities, amidst Iran's undisclosed nuclear activities and military provocations.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Antisemitism Is Getting More Violent

Josh Kaplan in The Free Press · 8 May

The latest Anti-Defamation League (ADL) 2025 audit report reveals a surprising decline in antisemitic incidents, dropping from a record high of 9,354 in 2024 to 6,274 in 2025.

0 Antisemitism Communities

This is what Jews really need right now.

Melissa Brodsky in Future of Jewish · 30 Apr

In her guest essay, Melissa Brodsky addresses the alarming rise in antisemitism, urging non-Jewish allies to better understand and combat this pervasive issue.

0 Politics Ethics

A Reckoning With Jewish Terrorism Is Overdue

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 29 Apr

Gary Rosenblatt discusses the escalation of violence by a minority of Jewish settlers in the West Bank in the context of broader regional conflicts involving Israel.

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Trump administration officials are quoting (and misquoting) the Bible. Is it good for the Jews?

Stu Halpern in JTA · 28 Apr

American political leaders, including officials from the Trump administration, have long referenced the Bible, albeit sometimes inaccurately, reinforcing a tradition interwoven with the nation's history.

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Amid War in Israel, the Zoo Became a Sanctuary

Miriam Green in Hadassah · 27 Apr

Miriam Green's deeply personal narrative chronicles her experiences volunteering at Israel's Midbarium zoo in Beersheva amidst the chaos of war.

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The end of Iran's regime is coming.

Vaughn Cordle, CFA in Future of Jewish · 25 Apr

In this guest essay, Vaughn Cordle analyzes the current internal fractures within Iran's regime, driven by tensions between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and civilian leaders.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Abdul El-Sayed brings in campaign cash from head of Hamas-cheering group

Will Bredderman in Jewish Insider · 24 Apr

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for Michigan's Senate, received campaign contributions from the Barakat family, known for their ties to pro-Hamas activities and antisemitic views.

0 Communities Education

Why I came to Israel to work for shared society

eJewishPhilanthropy · 22 Apr

Sami Jinich shares his journey from growing up in a pluralistic Jewish home in America to becoming an active participant in building a shared society in Israel.

0 Literature Politics

Introduction to Gazology

Matti Friedman in The Free Press · 21 Apr

Matti Friedman reflects on the emergence of a new Western literary genre centered around Gaza, which he terms 'Gazology.'

0 Antisemitism Politics

Who's responsible for deadly antisemitism? Everyone will hate the answer

Joel Swanson in Forward · 17 Apr

This analysis by Joel Swanson highlights the troubling rise of deadly antisemitic attacks in 2025, as documented by a Tel Aviv University report.

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Orthodox groups ask Supreme Court to hear case of Ohio man barred from hosting home prayer services

Grace Gilson in Forward · 15 Apr

Orthodox Jewish groups are pushing for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case of Daniel Grand, an Orthodox Jew in University Heights, Ohio, who was barred from hosting prayer services at his home due to zoning laws.

0 Politics Israel

They had 20 years to do something, and they did nothing.

Future of Jewish · 15 Apr

Harold Katz's essay offers a trenchant critique of international responses to Israel's security concerns, particularly regarding Hezbollah's sustained aggression and the ineffectiveness of UN enforcement of Resolution 1701.

0 Politics Israel

Most American Jews oppose AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, survey finds

Grace Gilson in Forward · 14 Apr

A survey released by the liberal pro-Israel group J Street shows that a majority of American Jews oppose the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) using funds from Republican donors in Democratic primaries.

0 Education Culture

Hampshire College closure reverberates for alumni who treasured a Yiddishist hub

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 14 Apr

Hampshire College, renowned for its alternative education model and significant contributions to the Yiddish revival movement in the U.S., is set to close by the end of the year due to financial difficulties.

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