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0 Music Culture

Marx Brothers fans rejoice: There’s a recording of Harpo speaking

PJ Grisar in Forward · 22 Apr

Fans of the Marx Brothers are thrilled to discover a recording of Harpo Marx, famously known for his mute performances, speaking during a March 1964 benefit concert for the Riverside Symphony Orchestra.

0 Israel Communities

Israel isn’t breaking. It’s becoming something better.

Joel Meyer in Future of Jewish · 22 Apr

In this thought-provoking essay, Joel Meyer challenges the simplistic narrative that Israel is merely shifting from collectivism to individualism and becoming like other developed nations.

0 Israel Politics

Location, location, location: The road Zionism took

eJewishPhilanthropy · 22 Apr

Yossi Avni-Levy and Michael Chabon's novels explore alternate realities where Jewish sovereignty is established outside of Israel, specifically considering locations like Poland or Alaska.

0 Politics Communities

Tom Suozzi to propose national protest ‘buffer zones’ around synagogues

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 22 Apr

In a move responding to increasing security concerns around Jewish places of worship, former Congressman Tom Suozzi has announced plans to propose national protest buffer zones around synagogues.

0 Politics Communities

Tom Suozzi to propose national protest ‘buffer zones’ around synagogues

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 22 Apr

In a move responding to increasing security concerns around Jewish places of worship, former Congressman Tom Suozzi has announced plans to propose national protest buffer zones around synagogues.

0 Culture Communities

Live with The Cholent

The Cholent in The Cholent · 22 Apr

The Substack entry highlights the availability of The Cholent, a popular Jewish content platform, on the Substack app for both iOS and Android users.

0 Antisemitism Politics

UCLA student government condemns campus Hillel for hosting former hostage

Louis Keene in Forward · 22 Apr

UCLA's student government has condemned the campus Hillel for hosting former Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov, who spoke at a Yom HaShoah event.

0 Politics Israel

Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, even after Iran balks at new round of negotiations

Grace Gilson in Forward · 22 Apr

President Trump announced an extension of the U.S.-Israeli ceasefire with Iran despite Iran not agreeing to negotiations.

0 Politics Israel

Alan Dershowitz quits Democratic Party, calling it ‘most anti-Israel party in U.S. history’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 22 Apr

Prominent attorney Alan Dershowitz, known for his strong pro-Israel stance and past legal representation of controversial figures like Donald Trump, has announced his departure from the Democratic Party, citing its perceived anti-Israel shift.

0 Politics Israel

Alan Dershowitz quits Democratic Party, calling it ‘most anti-Israel party in U.S. history’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 22 Apr

Prominent attorney Alan Dershowitz, known for his strong pro-Israel stance and past legal representation of controversial figures like Donald Trump, has announced his departure from the Democratic Party, citing its perceived anti-Israel shift.

0 Politics Culture

The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas says Zionists ‘talk like Black people during slavery’

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 22 Apr

Julian Casablancas, lead singer of The Strokes, sparked controversy with remarks comparing American Zionists' behavior to that of enslaved Black people, during an interview for the web series SubwayTakes.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish Dems vow to keep fighting in Michigan, even as they question if they belong

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 22 Apr

Jewish Democrats in Michigan are grappling with feelings of marginalization within their party following a recent state convention in Detroit.

0 Culture Ethics

We Don’t Know What to Do About our Phones

Katherine Dee in Tablet · 22 Apr

This reflective piece by Katherine Dee delves into the complex dynamics of smartphone addiction within families, highlighting generational differences in technology use and the emotional impact on personal relationships.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish Dems vow to keep fighting in Michigan, even as they question if they belong

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 22 Apr

Jewish Democrats in Michigan are grappling with feelings of marginalization within their party following a recent state convention in Detroit.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish Dems vow to keep fighting in Michigan, even as they question if they belong

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 22 Apr

Jewish Democrats in Michigan are grappling with feelings of marginalization within their party following a recent state convention in Detroit.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish Dems vow to keep fighting in Michigan, even as they question if they belong

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 22 Apr

Jewish Democrats in Michigan are grappling with feelings of marginalization within their party following a recent state convention in Detroit.

0 Literature Gender/Identity

Poetry: “Supernova”

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 21 Apr

Alix Rosenfeld's poem "Supernova," featured on Lilith Online, uses evocative metaphors to address themes of violence against women and the destruction of their autonomy.

0 Literature Israel

Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s New Book Is Simply ‘Pain In Words’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 21 Apr

Rachel Goldberg-Polin's new book, "When We See You Again," captures the universal experience of grief through a deeply personal lens — the tragic loss of her son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken hostage and killed by Hamas in 2024.

0 Literature Israel

Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s New Book Is Simply ‘Pain In Words’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 21 Apr

Rachel Goldberg-Polin's new book, "When We See You Again," captures the universal experience of grief through a deeply personal lens — the tragic loss of her son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken hostage and killed by Hamas in 2024.

0 Literature Israel

Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s New Book Is Simply ‘Pain In Words’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 21 Apr

Rachel Goldberg-Polin's new book, "When We See You Again," captures the universal experience of grief through a deeply personal lens — the tragic loss of her son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken hostage and killed by Hamas in 2024.

0 Literature Politics

Introduction to Gazology

Matti Friedman in The Free Press · 21 Apr

Matti Friedman reflects on the emergence of a new Western literary genre centered around Gaza, which he terms 'Gazology.'

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Lena Dunham's new memoir is the most millennial thing ever

Mira Fox in Forward · 21 Apr

Lena Dunham's memoir 'Famesick' epitomizes millennial sensibilities, presenting an introspective journey through fame, personal struggles, and public critique.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Confronting Wexner-Epstein ties, alumni of Jewish leadership programs launch new survivor fund

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Apr

Alumni of Jewish leadership programs funded by Leslie Wexner have launched a new initiative, the ASHRU Fund, to support survivors of sexual violence, in response to ongoing scrutiny of Wexner's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Confronting Wexner-Epstein ties, alumni of Jewish leadership programs launch new survivor fund

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Apr

Alumni of Jewish leadership programs funded by Leslie Wexner have launched a new initiative, the ASHRU Fund, to support survivors of sexual violence, in response to ongoing scrutiny of Wexner's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish NY Assembly candidate alleges opponent used forged signatures

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 21 Apr

In New York, political tensions heighten as David Orkin, a Jewish candidate and workers' rights attorney, sues his opponent, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, alleging weakened democratic processes through forged signatures.