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A Jewish nonprofit may have accidentally caused Michigan to drop charges against pro-Palestinian activists

Ben Sales in Forward

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel dropped charges against seven pro-Palestinian student protesters after a Jewish nonprofit's statement, intended to support her, was misinterpreted as influencing the court.

0 Politics Ethics

For Christian nationalists, Trump's pope picture isn't a joke

Mira Fox in Forward

Donald Trump's AI-generated image of himself as the pope, posted amid a papal conclave, has sparked controversy and varied reactions, particularly among Christian nationalists.

0 Politics Israel

Is Israel really going to reoccupy Gaza? Ask Trump

Dan Perry in Forward

The article discusses the geopolitical dynamics surrounding Israel's potential reoccupation of Gaza, largely hinging on U.S. President Donald Trump's approval.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What’s Holding Up the Antisemitism Awareness Act?

Nathan Guttman in Moment

The Antisemitism Awareness Act, aimed at adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism in evaluating anti-Israel protests in colleges, faces significant hurdles despite initial bipartisan support in the House.

0 Politics Israel

The U.S. Provides $4 Billion a Year to Israel. Is That a Bad Thing?

Batya Ungar-Sargon in The Free Press

The article explores the complexity of the U.S.-Israel relationship, particularly focusing on the $4 billion in annual U.S. aid to Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and those who love it are stuck in a hopeless present. Can we ever get back to the future?

Yehuda Kurtzer in JTA

Yehuda Kurtzer reflects on the sense of being stuck in a "hopeless present" that he perceives Israel and its supporters as experiencing, particularly in the context of recent conflicts and political decisions.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Zohran Mamdani gets photo-ops — and attacks — after meeting with Orthodox voters

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim Democratic Socialist candidate for NYC mayor, engaged with the Orthodox Jewish community in Flatbush, seeking broader support despite criticism over his views on Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu disputes report that Mike Waltz was fired for coordinating with him on Iran

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports that he actively coordinated with recently dismissed U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz regarding a military strategy against Iran.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Is the Antisemitism Awareness Act Antisemitic?

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart critiques the Antisemitism Awareness Act and its reliance on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Fighting antisemitism has become politically incorrect.

Daniel Greenfield in Future of Jewish

Daniel Greenfield critically examines how efforts to combat antisemitism in the U.S. have become entangled with political correctness, focusing on the perceived complicity of liberal Jewish establishments.

0 Politics Communities

In this NJ election, antisemitism could decide the race — while dividing a Jewish community

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

In the upcoming New Jersey elections, antisemitism has become a pivotal issue that could significantly influence the race and divide the Jewish community.

Holocaust ›

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Born In a Concentration Camp

Jewdicious

Eva Clarke is a remarkable survivor who was born in Mauthausen concentration camp just a week before its liberation by the United States Army, making her one of the few babies to survive such dire conditions.

Philosophy ›

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Hitler was right to fear the Jews.

Raphael Shore in Future of Jewish

Raphael Shore's edited excerpt from his book, "Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Jew: Learning to Love the Lessons of Jew-Hatred," explores the historic and philosophical reasons behind antisemitism, particularly focusing on the Nazis and Hitler's fear of Jewish influence.

0 Philosophy Communities

Divinity and History in the World of Chabad

Chesky Kopel in Lehrhaus

Eli Rubin's new book, "Kabbalah and the Rupture of Modernity: An Existential History of Chabad Hasidism," provides an in-depth analysis of Chabad thought through the lens of the kabbalistic concept of tzimtzum, or God's contraction to create the finite cosmos.

0 Philosophy Culture

I See Angels

Eric Suben in Lehrhaus

Exploring personal encounters through the metaphor of angels, Eric Suben reflects on how seemingly ordinary interactions have delivered profound messages at pivotal moments in his life.

Literature ›

0 Literature Culture

“The Words Come Through Me”: Alicia Ostriker on the Healing Power of Poetry

Alexa Hulse in Lilith

Alicia Ostriker, the esteemed poet and longtime poetry editor for Lilith, discusses her latest collection, "The Holy and Broken Bliss," which addresses themes of aging, mortality, and the dual nature of personal and global crises.

Communities ›

0 Communities Education

What it’s like being the only Jewish girl at a German school

Lily Rawls in JTA

Lily Rawls reflects on her unique experience as the sole Jewish student at the German International School New York, from facing antisemitism in fourth grade to finding a sense of belonging.

0 Communities Leadership

Sholom Lipskar, influential Chabad rabbi who reshaped Florida community, dies at 78

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, a prominent figure in the Chabad movement, passed away at 78 after significantly impacting the Jewish community in Bal Harbour, Florida.

0 Communities Leadership

Many paths, one destiny: The Jewish vision at JPro25

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish communal professionals are convening in Baltimore for JPro25, the largest gathering of its kind, highlighting the enduring commitment to Jewish life and the fight against antisemitism in the wake of recent attacks.

0 Communities Politics

They chose Israel over the Arab world. Israel chose them back.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The Israeli Air Force's recent humanitarian aid mission to support the Druze community in Syria underscores the unique and enduring relationship between Israel and the Druze.

Torah ›

0 Torah Ethics

Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim, 5785

Sharona in Mishpacha

Exploring the teachings of Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim, the article delves into the importance of negative commandments in relationships, particularly the mitzvot between individuals (bein adam l'chaveiro).

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Everything You Need to Know About Netflix’s ‘Bad Boy’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"Bad Boy," a gripping new Israeli drama now on Netflix, intertwines the tale of stand-up comedian Daniel Chen's turbulent youth with compelling narratives of troubled teens.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

Do Rav Schachter and Rav Twersky Disagree about Hareni?

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article explores a disagreement between two prominent Orthodox Jewish leaders, Rav Hershel Schachter and Rav Mayer Twersky, concerning the formation of a gay club called Hareni at Yeshiva University (YU).

History ›

0 History Culture

A photo of my bubbe when Jewish stores still had Yiddish signs

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward

The discovery of a family photograph featuring the author's grandmother, Gertrude, in front of a Yiddish-signed store offers a unique glimpse into Jewish immigrant life in early 20th century New York.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Politics

Warren Buffett’s Mic Drop. Harvey Weinstein’s Retrial. Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press

Warren Buffett, the iconic CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, announced his impending retirement at the end of the year during the company's recent annual meeting, marking the end of a transformative era where he built a declining textile business into a powerhouse conglomerate.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Education

In the discussion around taxes, we can’t let ‘the antisemitism tax’ be forgotten

eJewishPhilanthropy

The ongoing discourse on taxes should not overshadow the significant financial burden termed the "antisemitism tax," which Jewish communities face due to increased security needs.

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