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Jewish Women Mobilize For Reproductive Rights

Sue Fishkoff in Hadassah · 25 Feb

Jewish women in Alabama are organizing to confront the impact of restrictive reproductive laws that complicate IVF treatments and broader reproductive health care.

0 Politics Sports

Yaron Lischinsky’s brother, Jewish hockey stars Jack and Quinn Hughes among guests at Trump’s State of the Union

Grace Gilson in JTA · 24 Feb

At President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address, Hanan Lischinsky, brother of an Israeli embassy staffer killed in a violent act of antisemitism, was invited as a guest to honor his advocacy against extremism.

0 Leadership Antisemitism

In JFNA’s first ‘State of the Jewish Union’ address, security and antisemitism loom large

Grace Gilson in Forward · 19 Feb

Eric Fingerhut, CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, delivered the organization's inaugural State of the Jewish Union address.

0 Politics Israel

Trump’s Board of Peace convenes on Gaza as prospect of U.S. war with Iran surges

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 19 Feb

Donald Trump's Board of Peace, tasked with overseeing the reconstruction of Gaza, is holding its inaugural meeting in Washington, D.C. However, tensions are escalating in the Middle East as U.S. war preparations against Iran intensify, with military assets being deployed and diplomatic meetings taking place.

0 Philosophy History

Don’t call Judaism a religion.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Feb

Joshua Hoffman argues that calling Judaism merely a religion misrepresents it, as it has always been more of a civilization.

0 Sports Culture

This Jewish Olympian prays with her mom before every race

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 11 Feb

Kamryn Lute, a Jewish Olympian and speedskater, maintains a pre-race ritual of praying with her mom, grounding her Olympic journey in faith and family.

0 Politics History

For the titans of industry in Nazi Germany and Trump's America, silence and complicity enable authoritarianism

Terrence Petty in Forward · 11 Feb

The article draws a parallel between the roles of industrial leaders during Hitler's rise and current American tech executives under Trump's presidency.

0 Politics Israel

5 things to know ahead of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 11 Feb

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are preparing for a significant meeting at the White House, focusing primarily on U.S.-Iran relations amidst renewed nuclear negotiations and the controversial treatment of protesters by Tehran.

0 Politics Israel

White House needs to confront limits of Hamas disarmament, experts say

Matthew Shea in Jewish Insider · 10 Feb

The Trump administration's Phase 2 Gaza peace plan, aimed at demilitarizing Hamas and transitioning governance, faces significant challenges as Hamas refuses to disarm.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Blue-square politics will not save Jewish children.

Leo Pearlman in Future of Jewish · 9 Feb

Leo Pearlman's essay critiques an ad aired during the Super Bowl for its symbolic response to antisemitism, arguing that passive gestures like wearing pins or using symbols fail to address the real issues faced by Jews today.

0 Leadership Politics

NCJW names new leader as group steps up work on Israel, antisemitism

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 9 Feb

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) has appointed Jody Rabhan as its new leader amid ongoing shifts in its advocacy focus, particularly regarding Israel.

0 Communities Education

The ‘good problem’ highlighting a critical area for investment

eJewishPhilanthropy · 4 Feb

Ramah Day Camp Greater DC, under Rabbi Jill Levy's leadership, faces a registration waitlist challenge that underscores a deeper issue of Jewish continuity.

0 Music Holocaust

A moving but problematic concert for Holocaust Remembrance Day

David Zakalik in Forward · 3 Feb

On January 27th at the Kennedy Center, Maestro Francesco Lotoro directed a poignant Holocaust Remembrance Day concert featuring Yiddish songs from his vast collection of music composed in various concentration camps worldwide.

0 Holocaust History

Listening to the Voices of Survivors, and Nazi Perpetrators

Jane Levere in Hadassah · 27 Jan

An audio exhibition at The New York Historical Society showcases previously unavailable recordings of Holocaust survivors, bystanders, and Nazi perpetrators, based on interviews conducted by Claude Lanzmann for his iconic 1985 documentary, Shoah.

0 Politics Antisemitism

NYC’s first Jewish City Council leader could govern as a check on Mamdani. Here’s her plan to fight antisemitism

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 16 Jan

Julie Menin, New York City's first Jewish City Council Speaker, has launched a plan to address antisemitism through a comprehensive proposal that includes legislation and increased funding.

0 Antisemitism Torah

Fighting fire with fire

eJewishPhilanthropy · 16 Jan

The article explores the symbolic and literal meanings of fire within Judaism, contrasting its warmth and eternal symbolism with its destruction in acts of antisemitic violence, such as the burning of Beth Israel Synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

Jewish creators made a satirical cartoon. Then the Mississippi synagogue arson supsect shared it

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 14 Jan

An arson suspect in Mississippi, Stephen Spencer Pittman, shared a satirical cartoon clip mocking Jews on the same day he set fire to Beth Israel Congregation.

0 Literature History

New Jewish Books Carry Love, Loss and Longing

Sandee Brawarsky in Hadassah · 9 Jan

This overview of new Jewish-related literature reveals diverse explorations of identity, memory, and human experience.

0 Antisemitism Politics

He stormed the Capitol wearing a Camp Auschwitz sweatshirt 5 years ago. Where is he now?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 6 Jan

Robert Keith Packer, known for wearing a "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt during the January 6 Capitol riot, became a symbol of the extremist sentiments on display that day.

0 Antisemitism Education

Judge lets California antisemitism law take effect, rejecting teachers’ censorship claims

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 2 Jan

A federal judge upheld the implementation of California's new law, AB 715, aimed at countering antisemitism in educational settings despite challenges claiming it could stifle discussion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Antisemitism Communities

When Jews start packing suitcases, everyone should be concerned.

Leo Pearlman in Future of Jewish · 24 Dec 2025

This stirring essay by Leo Pearlman tackles the alarming rise in antisemitism in the UK, underscored by recent polling showing that a significant portion of British Jews are considering leaving the country due to safety concerns.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Is Australia lying about the Bondi Beach attack?

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 17 Dec 2025

Following a terrorist attack during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, the Australian government's response has been scrutinized, particularly in relation to potential Iranian involvement.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Bondi Beach and the Long History of Anti-Zionist Violence

Adam Louis-Klein in The Free Press · 15 Dec 2025

The horrific attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, which resulted in at least 16 deaths and numerous injuries, is the latest incident in an alarming trend of violence against Jewish communities that has been exacerbated since October 7.

0 Antisemitism Holidays

Bondi Beach attack transforms global Hanukkah celebrations into acts of defiance — with added security

Grace Gilson in Forward · 14 Dec 2025

Following a tragic shooting at a Chabad Hanukkah party in Australia, Jewish communities worldwide, led by Chabad emissaries, have turned their Hanukkah celebrations into powerful acts of defiance against antisemitism.

0 Politics Leadership

Top ADL civil rights lay leader quits, accusing group of being ‘useful idiot’ for Trump

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 12 Dec 2025

Joe Berman, a former key leader at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), has publicly resigned, criticizing the organization for aligning too closely with the Trump administration and narrowing its focus exclusively to antisemitism at the expense of broader civil rights advocacy.

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