Wisconsin, United States

0 Sports Culture

Louis Keene in Forward · 3 Dec

Danny Wolf, a Jewish-American basketball player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets, is making waves in the NBA with standout performances after a challenging start to the season.

0 Culture Communities

Before the Door Closed

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Dec

Cindy Scarr shares a poignant narrative about her urgent journey to her childhood home in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to be with her dying father.

0 Leadership Communities

We gather this year at a moment of return and reckoning

eJewishPhilanthropy · 14 Nov

Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) convenes more than 2,000 Jewish leaders at the 2025 General Assembly in Washington, D.C., focusing on three critical themes: rebuilding Israel post-conflict, combating North American antisemitism, and sustaining a resurgence in Jewish engagement.

0 Communities History

This Jewish farmer is harvesting corn — and planting a synagogue — in the Illinois prairie

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 10 Nov

Nik Jakobs, a third-generation Jewish farmer in Sterling, Illinois, is embarking on a unique project: planting a synagogue on his family's farmland.

0 Politics History

A century before Mamdani, this Jewish socialist mayoral candidate divided NYC Jews

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 3 Nov

Morris Hillquit was a Jewish labor lawyer who ran as a Socialist candidate for New York City mayor in 1917 and 1932, advocating for public ownership, affordable housing, and lower food prices, ideas that resonate with contemporary political figures like Zohran Mamdani.

0 Music Holidays

Sing It Sacred

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 28 Oct

Cindy Scarr reflects on the timelessness and sacredness of traditional Jewish music as highlighted during Simchas Torah celebrations.

0 Leadership Ethics

Arthur Waskow, activist rabbi who brought Jewish spiritual wisdom to bear on progressive politics, dies at 92

Ben Harris in JTA · 20 Oct

Rabbi Arthur Waskow, a pivotal figure in the Jewish Renewal movement and a champion of progressive causes, has passed away at the age of 92.

0 Politics Israel

Your Money or Your Life?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Oct

This article explores the geopolitical challenges facing Israel as it juggles international criticism and its security needs.

0 Literature Culture

Cheating partners, antisemitic neighbors, and lost loves populate these Jewish worlds

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 26 Sep

Jennifer Moses' short story collection, "You've Told Me Before," explores intricate Jewish worlds filled with relational conflicts, ranging from infidelity to antisemitism and unrequited love.

0 Culture Communities

The 10 most Jewish things to happen to me in 10 years at the Forward

Talya Zax in Forward · 19 Sep

Talya Zax reflects on her decade-long journey at the Forward, illustrating the vibrancy, humor, and interconnectedness of the Jewish community through a series of personal anecdotes.

0 Holidays Philosophy

Traversing the Sea of Elul

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 16 Sep

Exploring the spiritual preparation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur during the month of Elul, the article by Cindy Scarr interprets a teaching from the Arizal.

0 Politics Education

Federal judge reinstates Students for Justice in Palestine at University of Pittsburgh

Grace Gilson in JTA · 3 Sep

A federal judge has reinstated the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, overturning a suspension that limited the group's ability to recruit and organize on campus.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

The Trans Shooter Cover-Up

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 28 Aug

John Podhoretz and panelists discuss the media and political responses to a mass shooting committed by a trans person at a Christian school.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Minneapolis Catholic school shooter’s weapons were allegedly marked with antisemitic messages

Grace Gilson in JTA · 27 Aug

In a tragic incident at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, shooter Robin Westman, 23, used weapons inscribed with antisemitic and anti-Israel messages, resulting in the deaths of two young children and injuries to numerous others before taking his own life.

0 Sports History

Jewish baseball fans have created an exhaustive list of Jewish players. They missed Monte Pfeiffer.

Scott Barancik in Forward · 14 Aug

Monte Pfeiffer, a little-known Jewish baseball player from the early 20th century, has been rediscovered and added to the rare list of Jewish major leaguers, thanks to the sleuthing of Yankees fan and lawyer Zak Kranc.

0 Politics Israel

North Carolina Democrat spurns AIPAC, in latest sign of party’s growing distance from Israel

Grace Gilson in JTA · 14 Aug

North Carolina Democrat Rep. Valerie Foushee has announced she will not accept AIPAC's donations for the 2026 elections, signaling a growing distance between the Democratic Party and its traditional pro-Israel stance.

0 Politics Jewish Law

How can anyone be certain of anything happening in Israel?

Bonjour Chai · 14 Aug

The podcast episode discusses the complexities and challenges of understanding the Israel-Gaza conflict in the current media landscape, acknowledging the influence of biased reporting and the pervasive nature of differing narratives.

0 History Culture

6 Jewish highlights from the ‘Blacklisted’ exhibit at New York Historical

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 11 Aug

"Blacklisted: An American Story," a new exhibit at the New York Historical Society, examines the impact of the HUAC hearings on Hollywood during the height of the anti-communist Red Scare in the 1940s and 50s, highlighting its significant Jewish dimension.

0 History Culture

6 Jewish highlights from the ‘Blacklisted’ exhibit at New York Historical

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 11 Aug

"Blacklisted: An American Story," a new exhibit at the New York Historical Society, examines the impact of the HUAC hearings on Hollywood during the height of the anti-communist Red Scare in the 1940s and 50s, highlighting its significant Jewish dimension.

0 Politics Israel

Michael Doran on Israel and the American Right: Republicans remain staunchly pro-Israel, despite their social-media eccentrics

Tikvah · 8 Aug

Michael Doran discusses the surprising strength of Republican support for Israel despite a vocal anti-Israel presence in right-wing media.

0 Politics Israel

Record number of Senate Democrats vote to block US weapons sales to Israel

Grace Gilson in JTA · 31 Jul

A significant shift in Democratic support for Israel was evident as a record 27 Senate Democrats voted for resolutions blocking U.S. military sales to Israel.

0 Philosophy Holidays

In a time of fear and despair, we can still feel and inspire awe

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 27 Jul

The reflection by Robert Zaretsky explores the multifaceted nature of awe, particularly in the context of the Jewish High Holidays, known as the Yamim Noraim or Days of Awe, which begin with Rosh Hashanah and culminate on Yom Kippur.

0 Sports Culture

Baseball’s Jewish All-Stars

Peter Dreier in Tablet · 15 Jul

The article traces the history of Jewish players in Major League Baseball's All-Star Games since its inception in 1933.

0 Sports Culture

Baseball’s Jewish All-Stars

Peter Dreier in Tablet · 15 Jul

The article traces the history of Jewish players in Major League Baseball's All-Star Games since its inception in 1933.

0 Communities Jewish Law

After flood in Texas devastates local camps, Jewish camps express grief and condolences

Grace Gilson in JTA · 7 Jul

The Jewish community is offering support and condolences following a devastating flash flood in Kerr County, Texas, which killed dozens of children and counselors at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp.

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