American Jews

0 Israel Politics

Promised Podcast · 26 Sep 2019

Noah, filled with anxiety over the elections, finds comfort with Liquid Plumr, a garage band from Shuafat refugee camp that marked his transition to adulthood in Israel.

0 Politics Holocaust

Opinion | What Bernie Sanders Is Saying When He Won’t Talk About Being Jewish

Forward · 10 Sep 2019

The article discusses Bernie Sanders' Jewish identity and his reluctance to emphasize it in his political career, despite growing pressure to do so.

0 Communities Jewish Law

A Failure of Reimagination?

Daniel Gordis in Jewish Review of Books · 10 Sep 2019

Simon Rawidowicz's essay "Israel: The Ever-Dying People" reflects on the Jewish historical tendency to fear disappearing while paradoxically surviving.

0 History Antisemitism

Are Jews White?

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 4 Sep 2019

The season one finale of Adventures in Jewish Studies delves into the complexities of Jewish identity and whiteness in America, highlighting the historical journey of Ashkenazi Jews from being marginalized as victims of anti-Semitism and white supremacy to later assimilating into mainstream white America and experiencing privilege.

0 Politics Israel

AJC Passport: American Jews and the Democratic Party; President Truman and Israel’s Founding

People of the Pod · 23 Aug 2019

On AJC Passport, Congressman Brad Schneider talks about the anti-BDS bill and President Trump's remarks on Jewish Democrats.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What Donald Trump Will Never Understand About Jews

Carly Pildis in Tablet · 21 Aug 2019

The text discusses President Trump's recent remarks about American Jews and their perceived disloyalty, emphasizing the need for the Jewish community to respond to this divisive rhetoric.

0 Communities Culture

Summer Judaism

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Tablet · 25 Jul 2019

Rabbis have historically faced challenges during the summer months as congregants often prioritize leisure activities over religious duties.

0 Politics Israel

The “Over Again” Edition

Promised Podcast · 30 May 2019

In "The Over Again Edition," Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Miriam Herschlag discuss Israel's new elections shortly after the previous ones, the Center-Left movement's recent impactful demonstration against Netanyahu, and the provocative action of women in Jerusalem using nudity to deter ultra-Orthodox protesters.

0 Communities Culture

Why Canada’s Jews Are Better

Ari Blaff in Tablet · 6 May 2019

A recent study comparing Canadian Jews to their American counterparts reveals that Canadian Jews are thriving due to lower intermarriage rates, higher participation in Jewish institutions, stronger religious identities, and deeper connections with Israel.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Once We Were Free

Carly Pildis in Tablet · 29 Apr 2019

A mother reflects on taking her daughter to synagogue in the wake of increased security measures following the Tree of Life shooting.

0 Politics Communities

REVEALED: Secret ADL Memo Slammed Anti-BDS Laws As ‘Harmful’ To Jews

Forward · 14 Dec 2018

Internal documents obtained by the Forward reveal that the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) staff expressed concerns in a 2016 memo that anti-BDS legislation targeting boycotts of Israel could harm American Jews, deeming such laws ineffective, unworkable, and unconstitutional.

0 Politics Israel

New Info on Lobbyists Paid to Improve Qatar’s Image Among American Jews

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 4 Dec 2018

Qatar hired lobbyists to improve its image among American Jews, with new details revealing the lobbyists were paid far more than previously known, particularly through Blue Fort Public Relations LLC and other firms.

0 History Education

The Holocaust Averted: Counterfactual History of US Jews

Tel Aviv Review · 30 Nov 2018

In "The Holocaust Averted: An Alternate History of American Jews, 1938-1967," Jeffrey S. Gurock explores a hypothetical scenario where the outcome of World War II was different and the Holocaust did not occur.

0 Communities Politics

When the Cost of Orthodoxy Is Too High

Shaul Magid in Tablet · 26 Nov 2018

Yale professor Eliyahu Stern challenges the common prediction of Orthodox Judaism dominating American Jewish life, questioning the sustainability of Orthodox communities due to economic challenges and lifestyle issues associated with Haredi and modern Orthodoxy.

0 Politics Communities

The “Mourning in America” Edition

Promised Podcast · 15 Nov 2018

In the podcast episode "The Mourning in America Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman delve into significant topics such as the impact of Israel's reaction to the Pittsburgh massacre on American Jews' forgiveness, the left's confrontational approach to Yitzhak Rabin's legacy, and the unexpected election of a feminist mayor in a predominantly ultra-Orthodox town in Israel.

0 Antisemitism Communities

On Squirrel Hill: Ep. 156

Unorthodox · 30 Oct 2018

In this special episode titled "On Squirrel Hill: Ep. 156," the podcast Unorthodox focuses on the tragic anti-Semitic attack in Pittsburgh that resulted in the death of 11 Jews in a synagogue.

0 Communities Antisemitism

American Yahrzeit

Alana Newhouse in Tablet · 29 Oct 2018

The text discusses the concept of aninut in Jewish mourning practices and how it relates to the recent tragedy at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, where 11 people were murdered.

0 Jewish Law History

Torah U’Madda

Daniel Ross Goodman in Jewish Review of Books · 14 Sep 2018

The text discusses Modern Orthodox Judaism in America, highlighting its diversification and complexity, especially in areas such as dating preferences, religious practices, and ideological debates within the movement.

0 History Literature

“When Orchards Burn Their Lamps of Fiery Gold”

Esther Schor in Jewish Review of Books · 5 Sep 2018

Emma Lazarus creatively captures the spirit of Rosh Hashanah 5643 in her poem, reflecting on the challenges faced by Eastern European Jews and the hope for a better future.

0 Israel Politics

Birthright and the Nation-State Law

Israel Policy Pod · 20 Jul 2018

Eli and Evan, along with Israeli journalist Allison Kaplan Sommer, discuss the impact of the nation-state law passed by the Knesset and recent Birthright walkouts by American Jews on a podcast.

0 Politics Culture

Birthright and the Nation-State Law

Israel Policy Pod · 20 Jul 2018

The episode delves into the implications of Israel's nation-state law, discussing its impact on the balance between Israel’s identity as a Jewish and democratic state.

0 Politics Israel

Settlements, Diaspora, and Demography

Israel Policy Pod · 14 Jun 2018

This episode discusses the complex dynamics surrounding Israeli settlements in the West Bank, focusing on the role of American Jews in the settlement movement and the implications for Israel-Diaspora relations.

0 Antisemitism Education

The “The Sheep Goes Baaah, the Cow Goes Moooo, the Trident Missile Goes Whoosh-Boom!” Edition

Promised Podcast · 31 May 2018

In this discussion, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman explore the dynamics of the relationship between American and Israeli Jews, with Israelis indicating that American Jewish opinions matter, but not significantly.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish Groups Reject Israel Cash For Fear Of Looking Like Foreign Agents

Forward · 29 May 2018

Israeli government officials approached leading American Jewish institutions offering funds to combat the BDS movement, but at least four organizations, including the Jewish Federations of North America and the Jewish Council on Public Affairs, declined the offers due to concerns about being required to register as foreign agents.

0 Culture Music

Sabra Cadabra: Ep. 132

Unorthodox · 19 Apr 2018

This week's episode of Unorthodox celebrates Israeli Independence Day with discussions on Israeli culture, including interviews with writer Periel Aschenbrand and Israeli chef Eyal Shani.

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