West Virginia, United States

How two Jewish names — Kohen and Mira — are dividing red and blue states

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 27 Mar

0 History Politics

Why Nazis spent World War II in a luxury West Virginia resort

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 18 Mar

During World War II, the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, paradoxically served as a luxurious detainment for Nazi diplomats.

0 Politics Ethics

The Bible could become law in West Virginia, but what would that mean?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 13 Mar

Legislation introduced in West Virginia proposes elevating the Bible, including both the Old and New Testaments, as foundational legal documents, reflecting a rise in Christian nationalism.

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The Bible could become law in West Virginia, but what would that mean?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 13 Mar

Legislation introduced in West Virginia proposes elevating the Bible, including both the Old and New Testaments, as foundational legal documents, reflecting a rise in Christian nationalism.

0 History Politics

75 years after the birth of McCarthyism, scoundrel time returns to America

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 3 Mar

Seventy-five years after Joseph McCarthy's infamous claim of Communists in the U.S. government, McCarthyism's seeds of paranoia and political machination are explored in Clay Risen's book, "Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America."

0 Antisemitism Education

A Showdown in Massachusetts Schools over Antisemitism. Plus. . .

River Page in The Free Press · 17 Feb

Massachusetts schools are embroiled in controversy due to teaching materials accused of promoting antisemitic imagery.

0 Television/Film Culture

She’s Jewish and wrote 12 Hallmark Christmas movies (and 2 about Hanukkah)

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 19 Dec 2024

Julie Sherman Wolfe, a Jewish screenwriter and former stand-up comedian, has carved a niche in the Hallmark holiday movie universe, writing 12 Christmas movies despite her Jewish heritage and personal affinity for Tu B'Shvat, a holiday yet to be featured on-screen.

0 Politics Ethics

Israel commiting acts of genocide by intentionally depriving Gazans of water, says new Human Rights Watch report

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 19 Dec 2024

A Human Rights Watch report accuses Israel of committing acts of genocide by intentionally depriving Gazans of water, a claim based on the sharp reduction in water access since October 2023.

0 Politics Culture

Those Other White People

Leighton Woodhouse in Future of Jewish · 12 Dec 2024

Leighton Woodhouse explores the dynamic within certain liberal circles where white people criticize other white people in an attempt to denounce their racial identity and display "allyship."

0 Politics Culture

How changing daylight saving time may impact Jews

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 4 Dec 2024

Benyamin Cohen explores the potential impacts on Jewish practices if the U.S. changes its daylight saving time observance.

0 Politics Culture

How changing daylight saving time may impact Jews

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 4 Dec 2024

Benyamin Cohen explores the potential impacts on Jewish practices if the U.S. changes its daylight saving time observance.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Chuck Schumer reelected head of Senate Democrats — but this time as minority leader

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 4 Dec 2024

Following a challenging election season for the Democratic Party, Senator Chuck Schumer has been unanimously reelected to lead the Senate Democrats, now as the minority leader as the party moves to a 47-53 split against the Republicans.

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Watch: Omer Neutra funeral, slain American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 3 Dec 2024

The funeral of Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old American-Israeli killed during an initial Hamas attack, highlighted the sorrow of his family and difficulties they faced throughout his ordeal in captivity.

0 Education Jewish Law

Texas schools want to add Queen Esther to the curriculum. Here's why Jews (and many Christians) are opposed.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 20 Nov 2024

The Texas State Board of Education is considering adopting a curriculum, known as Bluebonnet Learning, which integrates biblical stories into public school subjects such as art, math, and literature.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Why Neo-Nazis marched in Ohio this weekend, and almost every weekend in the U.S.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 18 Nov 2024

Neo-Nazi rallies have become alarmingly frequent across the United States, with hundreds occurring since 2016, driven by small white supremacist groups seeking attention online.

0 Education Ethics

School prayer timeline: The evolution of prayer in schools, from Founding Fathers to President Trump's commitment to bringing it back

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 12 Nov 2024

Benyamin Cohen's article traces the history and legal battles over prayer in U.S. public schools, beginning from the creation of the First Amendment in 1791, which set the groundwork for church-state separation.

0 Politics Holocaust

Who is Stephen Miller, Trump’s Jewish adviser and likely White House deputy chief of staff?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 11 Nov 2024

Stephen Miller, a long-time adviser to Donald Trump, is poised to become Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House.

0 Politics Leadership

Jews named Josh will be 6% of U.S. governors. Rabbis named Josh have leadership advice.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 6 Nov 2024

In an intriguing overlap of names and prominence, Josh Stein's election as governor of North Carolina means that 6% of U.S. governors are now Jewish men named Josh, joining Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Josh Green of Hawaii.

0 Politics Leadership

The Trump Triumph

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 6 Nov 2024

The hosts discuss Donald Trump's unexpected electoral victory in 2024, comparing it to his 2016 win, and analyze the political climate that led to this outcome.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Why HBCUs Are Key to Fighting Antisemitism

Sapir · 1 Nov 2024

The article explores the historical and evolving dynamics of Black-Jewish relations in the U.S., particularly focusing on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) like Howard University.

0 Culture Philosophy

Collection

Chanel Dubofsky in Lilith · 31 Oct 2024

Exploring a tapestry of seemingly random yet deeply personal elements, Chanel Dubofsky's piece reflects a life intertwined with Jewish identity, daily curiosities, and existential reflections.

0 Ethics Holidays

3 rabbis talk turkey as Biden prepares for annual pardon

Adam Kovac in Forward · 16 Nov 2022

The article explores the symbolism of President Biden's annual turkey pardoning ceremony in relation to Jewish traditions and ethics.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Senate passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent, complicating life for observant Jews

Forward · 16 Mar 2022

The U.S. Senate's recent unanimous approval of a bill to make daylight saving time permanent is set to impact the religious practices of observant Jews significantly.

0 Politics Israel

Biden team indicates slow process back into Iran nuclear deal. Is time on their side?

Forward · 20 Jan 2021

The article discusses the cautious approach the Biden administration is taking towards re-entering the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.

0 Politics Israel

Senate Committee Passes Protective Measure to Fight BDS

Jewish Insider · 30 Jun 2016

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has passed the Combating BDS Act of 2016, a measure allowing state and local governments to divest public funds from entities participating in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.

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