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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.

0 History Jewish Law

Targeted by Trump for oblivion, the Voice of America once nurtured the dreams of Jews worldwide

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 18 Mar

The Voice of America (VOA), a broadcasting service that once symbolized resistance against tyranny and was beloved by Jews worldwide, has been recently defunded under the current U.S. administration, echoing past threats to its existence.

0 Politics Antisemitism

These NY Jews on the left and right agree: They’re fed up with Chuck Schumer

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 18 Mar

Senator Chuck Schumer's book launch events, intended to promote his work "Antisemitism in America: A Warning," have been canceled following criticism from Jewish communities across the political spectrum.

0 Politics Israel

Trump's economic assault on Europe is terrible news for Israel

Dan Perry in Forward · 15 Mar

Dan Perry critiques President Donald Trump’s economic policies towards Europe, which undermine longstanding U.S.-European alliances, posing challenges for Israel.

0 Politics Leadership

The ‘Realists’ Try and Fail—for Now—to Steal MAGA’s Skinsuit

Lee Smith in Tablet · 14 Mar

The appointment of Retired Lt. Col. Daniel Davis as Deputy Director for Mission Integration within Trump's administration was swiftly revoked due to concerns about his stark opposition to Trump's foreign policies and his lack of intelligence experience.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish groups targeted Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil — then ICE arrested him

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 10 Mar

The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at Columbia University and a permanent U.S. resident, by ICE has fueled debates on the intersection of immigration policy, free speech, and antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

At least one world leader understands the existential threat Putin poses to Europe and to Jews

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 10 Mar

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stark warning about the existential threats facing Europe, linking the aggressive expansionism of Russia under Vladimir Putin to weakening support from the United States under Donald Trump.

0 Politics Israel

Fewer than half of Americans sympathize with Israelis over Palestinians, poll shows

Ben Sales in JTA · 7 Mar

Sympathy towards Israel among Americans has reached its lowest point since 2001, according to a recent Gallup poll.

0 Antisemitism History

Why Do They Hate Us?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 7 Mar

The article explores the persistence of antisemitism through the ages, often linked to the biblical concept of "Esav sonei leYaakov" (Esau hates Jacob), as interpreted by medieval commentator Rashi.

0 Politics History

In Trump's assault on the media, disturbing flashbacks to the Third Reich

Terrence Petty in Forward · 7 Mar

Terrence Petty draws unsettling parallels between President Trump's actions to control media narratives and the Nazi regime's suppression of press freedom.

0 Politics Israel

U.S. direct talks with Hamas prove Israel must grow up.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 7 Mar

The article discusses the implications of recent U.S. negotiations with Hamas, which occurred without Israel's prior knowledge.

0 Politics Antisemitism

A Pentagon official spewed antisemitism. Her words about child victims of Oct. 7 are even more hateful

Carly Pildis in Forward · 6 Mar

Carly Pildis criticizes Kingsley Wilson, the deputy Pentagon press secretary, for her harmful comments regarding the victims of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks.

0 Politics Israel

Trump posts ‘Shalom Hamas’ and says Gazans will be ‘DEAD’ if they keep holding hostages

Ben Sales in JTA · 5 Mar

Former President Donald Trump issued a provocative message on Truth Social directed at Hamas, using the Hebrew word "Shalom" to urge the group to release nearly 60 hostages, threatening their destruction if compliance is not met.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Thank god Trump didn't talk about antisemitism in his speech to Congress

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 5 Mar

Emily Tamkin expresses relief that former President Donald Trump did not mention antisemitism in his recent speech to Congress.

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