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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chanel Dubofsky in Lilith · 31 Oct

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 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.