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An Apple Biopic About Jewish Disability Activist Judy Heumann Is Coming

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 10 Jun

Judy Heumann, renowned as the "mother of the disability movement," is the subject of an upcoming Apple Original Films biopic.

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Four Antisemites Who Insist they Aren't

Emes Ve-Emunah · 10 Jun

This article discusses four public figures often accused of antisemitism: Rashida Tlaib, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Zohran Mamdani, and Greta Thunberg.

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How to Oppose Hamas without Excusing Genocide

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 10 Jun

In a nuanced dialogue between Peter Beinart and Khalil Sayegh, the discussion centers on the complexities of criticizing both Hamas and Israel without condoning ongoing violence and suffering, particularly highlighting the genocide in Gaza.

0 Communities Politics

A week after Boulder attack, attendance at Run for Their Lives spikes from dozens to hundreds

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 9 Jun

After a violent attack on a march for hostages in Gaza in Boulder, Colorado, participation in the Run for Their Lives event surged as locals, including Senator John Hickenlooper, showed resolve by attending in record numbers.

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Were the attacks in Boulder and D.C. the product of 'blood libel'? Not so fast

Nadav Ziv in Forward · 6 Jun

The article discusses the problematic use of 'blood libel,' an antisemitic myth originating in medieval Europe, by Israeli politicians to describe criticisms and attacks against Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Exclusive: ADL chief compares student protesters to ISIS and al-Qaeda in address to Republican officials

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 6 Jun

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), has sparked controversy by comparing pro-Palestinian student protesters to Islamist terrorists such as ISIS and al-Qaeda during a speech to Republican attorneys general.

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FBI, DHS issue warning of ‘elevated threat’ to Jewish and Israeli communities

Grace Gilson in JTA · 6 Jun

Following two violent attacks targeting Jewish community events, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a warning highlighting an increased threat to Jewish and Israeli communities in the U.S.

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Holocaust Survivor and Victim of Boulder Firebombing Attack Speaks Out

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 5 Jun

Barbara Steinmetz, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, was a victim of a recent firebombing attack during a 'Run For Their Lives' event in Boulder, Colorado.

0 Politics Culture

Schmear campaign: Andrew Cuomo's bacon bagel blunder bothers NY Jews

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 4 Jun

Andrew Cuomo's misstep in New York politics involves his poorly chosen breakfast sandwich.

0 Antisemitism Communities

We Jews know what hate looks like. So why is it so hard to name when it comes for us?

Iola Kostrzewski in JTA · 4 Jun

Iola Kostrzewski's powerful piece highlights how the Jewish community often struggles to clearly label antisemitic acts, contrasting the more straightforward identification of racism in other contexts.

0 Antisemitism Politics

'Panic among U.S. Jews was already at fever pitch. Now it's a five-alarm fire'

Haaretz Weekly · 4 Jun

American Jewish communities are confronting heightened security concerns following recent attacks in the US, perceived as blatantly antisemitic.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Intifada Is Here in America

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 3 Jun

Amid a surge of violent antisemitism in the U.S., linked to radical Islamists and the radical left, the podcast discusses the recent firebombing of Jews in Colorado and the political and cultural climate that fosters such actions.

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‘Free Palestine’ Terrorism. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 2 Jun

The article discusses a spate of violent antisemitic incidents in the U.S., beginning with a Molotov cocktail attack on Jewish marchers in Boulder, Colorado, protesting the prolonged detention of hostages by Hamas.

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Several hospitalized with burns after man attacks pro-Israel gathering in Colorado

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 1 Jun

Several people were hospitalized with burns following a violent attack at a pro-Israel gathering in Boulder, Colorado, which is being investigated as a terror incident by the FBI.

0 Antisemitism Politics

From Washington, DC, to Washington State

The Cholent in The Cholent · 30 May

A recent op-ed addresses the persistent issue of antisemitism rooted in political discourse, highlighted by a tragic event where a young Jewish couple was killed in Washington, D.C. The article argues that acts of violence against Jews often get downplayed or contextualized within current geopolitical tensions, which inadvertently shifts blame onto the victims.

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Israel doesn’t need a better image. It needs to win.

Yonatan Daon in Future of Jewish · 30 May

Yonatan Daon critiques Israel's focus on Hasbara, or public diplomacy, arguing that Israel's real challenge lies in asserting clear moral and military positions rather than simply working to improve its global image.

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Take it from us, antisemitism envoys for Trump and Biden: The fight against Jew-hatred must not be politicized

JTA · 30 May

In the aftermath of a tragic antisemitic hate crime near the White House, the authors, who served as antisemitism envoys under both Trump and Biden, emphasize the urgent need for a non-partisan approach to combat Jew-hatred.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Elise Stefanik says Harvard pro-Palestinian activist should lose federally-funded scholarship

Grace Gilson in Forward · 30 May

Rep. Elise Stefanik criticizes the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation and urges it to revoke a scholarship granted to Harvard student Eva Frazier.

0 Communities Antisemitism

On the northwest side of Chicago, my old Jewish neighborhood may soon live on in infamy

Ron Grossman in Forward · 30 May

Ron Grossman reflects on his upbringing in Albany Park, Chicago, a neighborhood with a rich Jewish past now marked by diverse ethnicities and changing identities.

0 Communities Antisemitism

'Keep showing up': Capital Jewish Museum reopens week after deadly shooting

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 29 May

Following a tragic shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., that resulted in the deaths of two Israeli diplomats, the museum reopened with a ceremony attended by Mayor Muriel Bowser and other officials.

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A Chicago cinema canceled a pro-Israel movie screening, relented — then canceled again

Grace Gilson in JTA · 28 May

A planned screening of the documentary "Bring The Family Home" about campus antisemitism was canceled twice by the Facets Film Forum in Chicago, sparking controversy over free speech and accusations of antisemitism.

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How a controversial definition of antisemitism is making its way into state laws — from banning masks to training cops

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 28 May

The adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism is causing significant shifts in state laws across the U.S., affecting educational institutions, protestors, and curriculum content.

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Antisemitism must be studied as a serious mental illness.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 May

Joshua Hoffman argues that antisemitism should be classified as a mental illness due to its irrational and enduring nature.

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'It’s crazy for American Jews to need metal detectors, armed guards and SWAT teams to feel safe'

Haaretz Weekly · 27 May

Ted Deutch discusses the recent tragic shooting of two individuals outside an American Jewish Committee event, emphasizing the need for global leaders to stand firm against antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Culture

When 'Never Again' becomes a slogan, Jews forget what it really means.

David Mandel in Future of Jewish · 25 May

David Mandel argues that the slogan "Never Again" has become a comforting mantra for Jews, masking the persistent threat of antisemitism.

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