Seattle, Washington, United States

0 Communities Culture

'We Cannot Stop Being the Voice for Those Who No Longer Have One.'

The Cholent in The Cholent · 26 Jun

In Seattle, a Jewish funeral facility in Seward Park suffered extensive damage from a fire, affecting its ability to perform the tahara ritual, pivotal in Jewish burial traditions.

0 Education Communities

Jewish day school enrollment is rising across denominations

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Jun

Jewish day schools across all denominations are experiencing a rise in enrollment, reversing decades of decline for non-Orthodox institutions.

0 Culture Holocaust

The Song of the Lost Violin

The Cholent in The Cholent · 19 Jun

The discovery of a potentially significant violin by Habitat for Humanity in Washington highlights the complex web of history and identity.

0 Education Culture

Beating, Not Joining, Ethnic Studies

Sapir · 19 Jun

The debate over California's ethnic studies curriculum highlights a tension between education and ideology, particularly in its treatment of Jewish communities.

0 Television/Film Culture

An Ode to Gene Shalit, TV’s Coolest Film Critic

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 18 Jun

Gene Shalit, the iconic Today Show film critic known for his exuberant personality, distinctive style, and pun-laden humor, passed away at the age of 100.

0 Politics Communities

Moscow on the Hudson

Vickie Paladino in Tablet · 18 Jun

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed Block by Block housing initiative aims to overhaul New York City's real estate landscape by seizing properties from landlords deemed negligent and transferring them to politically aligned tenant cooperatives and nonprofits.

0 Communities Education

Sponsored: The Foundation Behind Jewish Life in Washington State

The Cholent in The Cholent · 16 Jun

The Samis Foundation, founded in 1994 by Samuel Israel in Washington State, plays a pivotal role in Jewish life by funding crucial educational and experiential opportunities for young Jews in the region.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Crying and crying and crying and crying...

The Cholent in The Cholent · 12 Jun

The Washington State Human Rights Commission's recent meeting recordings have sparked controversy due to comments by Commissioner Luc Jasmin, who downplayed anti-Semitism by depicting Jews as overly concerned with their historical trauma compared to other groups.

0 Sports History

At the dawn of the World Cup, the story of the Jews who helped bring soccer to America

Dan Friedman in Forward · 10 Jun

The influence of Jewish individuals on the development of soccer in the United States is a surprisingly rich yet under-recognized narrative.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Center Can Hold

Sapir · 10 Jun

The article explores the decline of the political center in the United States, exacerbated by extreme polarization and its implications for American Jews.

0 Education Communities

The state of Jewish education: Insights from leaders across the field

eJewishPhilanthropy · 9 Jun

Leaders in Jewish education provide insights on the current state of the field, exploring advancements and challenges across various sectors since the pandemic.

0 Communities Politics

Sponsored: How Can We Turn Hopelessness into Action in Ukraine?

The Cholent in The Cholent · 9 Jun

The piece highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, exacerbated by war, and calls for action to alleviate suffering, particularly in housing.

0 Education Communities

Jewish School Should Cost the Same as Catholic School

The Cholent in The Cholent · 5 Jun

The challenge of making Jewish day school education affordable in the U.S. is explored through a comparison with Catholic schools' funding models, as highlighted in a report by Melissa Rivkin and Deanne Etsekson.

0 Music Culture

Making Harmony out of Dissonance

The Cholent in The Cholent · 29 May

Zamru, a program under the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center, brings the power of music and spirituality to the forefront, transcending political and religious barriers.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

The Bitter Waters

18Forty Staff in 18forty · 27 May

Parshat Naso introduces the controversial Sotah ritual, where a husband, overcome by jealousy, can subject his wife to a test by ingesting bitter waters to determine her fidelity.

0 Holidays Culture

'Friends Find Each Other'

The Cholent in The Cholent · 21 May

As Shavuot, one of Judaism’s key pilgrimage holidays, commences, its unique traditions and themes are celebrated: the giving of Torah, agricultural connections, and the story of Ruth, highlighting strong female narratives and unity.

0 Antisemitism Politics

What does a swastika mean?

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 20 May

Arno Rosenfeld's article delves into the complex symbolism of the swastika, exploring its association with Nazism, white supremacy, and antisemitism, as well as its controversial use in anti-Israel propaganda.

0 Antisemitism Politics

This Week in Jews

The Cholent in The Cholent · 15 May

The Cholent offers a critical roundup of key issues affecting the Jewish community, highlighting recent events such as a demonstration against the New York Times over perceived biased coverage, ongoing antisemitic harassment in Seattle schools, and the inflammatory remarks of an imam.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Progressives Must Not Give Tucker Carlson a Pass

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 11 May

The piece focuses on the need for progressive voices to critically scrutinize figures like Tucker Carlson, despite the alignment some of his views may have with progressive policies on Israel and Iran.

0 Communities Politics

Who Is Seattle's Jewish Community?

The Cholent in The Cholent · 8 May

The Greater Seattle Jewish community has grown to nearly 75,000, reflecting the West Coast's trends with unique characteristics of lower engagement and religious observance than national averages.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Sponsored: Washington’s Jewish Community Is Finally Playing Political Offense

The Cholent in The Cholent · 5 May

Faced with increasing antisemitism in Seattle, the Jewish community is taking political action through Washingtonians for a Brighter Future (WBF), a group focused on educating officials and influencing elections.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Far Right Now Talks About Judaism The Way It Has Long Talked About Islam

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 4 May

The discourse on the American right is increasingly attempting to attribute Israel's actions to its Jewish identity, a narrative resembling how Islamism has been historically treated.

0 Communities Culture

TGIF: This Week in Seattle Jewish News

The Cholent in The Cholent · 1 May

In the latest edition of Seattle Jewish news, the community celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month with a spotlight on cultural engagement rather than political discourse.

0 Politics Israel

Israel is Not Hungary

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 27 Apr

The article critically examines the political dynamics in Israel, especially in light of Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid forming an alliance to contest Benjamin Netanyahu.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Jews Are Tired

The Cholent in The Cholent · 24 Apr

Growing concerns about antisemitism emerged following disruptions at a StandWithUs event in Seattle, featuring former Miss Israel and IDF medic Noa Cochva.

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