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Israeli Musician Noga Erez Opens For Pink While 7 Months Pregnant

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 11 Nov

Israeli musician Noga Erez recently achieved a significant milestone by opening for pop icon Pink during the Summer Carnival tour, all while seven months pregnant.

0 Culture Politics

Politicians love to campaign at Jewish delis — but is it good for the delis?

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 24 Oct

Jewish delis have long been popular stops for politicians on the campaign trail seeking to connect with local communities, especially Jewish voters.

0 Antisemitism Sports

Bella Hadid says she regrets Adidas sneaker campaign that evoked 1972 Munich Olympics massacre

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 30 Jul

Palestinian-American supermodel Bella Hadid expressed regret for participating in an Adidas sneaker campaign that was linked to the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, where 11 Israelis were killed in a Palestinian terror attack.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Georgia congressman says he was misunderstood after appearing to endorse antisemitic social media post

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 4 Mar

Georgia congressman Mike Collins, a GOP candidate, faced criticism for seeming to endorse an antisemitic social media post identifying a journalist as Jewish.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Georgia congressman, after appearing to endorse antisemitic social media post, says critics misinterpreted him

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 4 Mar

Georgia Republican Congressman Mike Collins faced criticism after appearing to endorse an antisemitic social media post.

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A “McCarthyite Backlash” Against Pro-Palestine Speech - From university disciplinary hearings to death threats, supporters of Palestinian rights are facing a wave of reprisals.

Alex Kane in Jewish Currents · 20 Oct 2023

Supporters of Palestinian rights in the United States are facing a significant backlash for speaking out against the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.

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Behind CUNY graduation speech furor, a university divided over Zionism

ARosenfeld in Forward · 30 Jun 2023

A graduation speech by Fatima Mousa Mohammed, a first-generation immigrant from Yemen, at the City University of New York (CUNY) Law School sparked controversy when she accused Israel of indiscriminate murder.

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Fatima Mohammed Has No Regrets - The CUNY Law graduate, who delivered a commencement address criticizing Israel, gives her first interview since becoming the target of a national smear campaign.

Alex Kane in Jewish Currents · 21 Jun 2023

Fatima Mohammed, a Yemeni American law student and activist, delivered a commencement address at the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, where she criticized Israel's actions towards Palestinians.

0 Politics

Techno-Ambivalence

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 12 Dec 2022

A recent breakthrough in sustainable fusion-generated power raises questions about how it will be received, with potential concerns about a backlash.

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We asked 8 Black Jews to weigh in on the Kanye West mess

TaRessa Stovall in Forward · 1 Nov 2022

In a recent article, Black Jewish individuals share their perspectives on Kanye West's antisemitic posts and rants.

0 Politics Culture

Is the Wave of Madness Cresting?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 21 Jul 2022

The article discusses the current trend of intense political fervor and manias in popular culture, questioning whether the recent pushback against these trends is a result of commercial influences or genuine public discontent.

0 Politics Ethics

Under Pressure

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 10 Feb 2022

The podcast discusses Noah's increasing involvement in activism, growing pushback against political leaders scaling back Covid mitigation efforts, and the ethical concerns raised by the upcoming Winter Olympics in China.

0 Politics Education

Mugged By Reality

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Dec 2021

The text discusses the reality of a crime wave and the growing resentment towards permissive liberal governance among leftwing reformers.

0 Politics Communities

The Coming Revolt of the Vaccinated

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 23 Jul 2021

As municipalities consider reinstating indoor masking mandates, questions arise regarding how the fully vaccinated will respond to restrictions they believe they shouldn't have to follow, potentially leading to a backlash.

0 Politics Culture

What the Biden Campaign Is Thinking

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 23 Sep 2020

The Biden campaign is focused on targeting key demographics for victory, but faces challenges due to preconceptions within his party.

0 Politics Culture

Searching for Distractions from the Pandemic

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 26 May 2020

Amid the pervasive focus on the pandemic in the media, there is a growing interest among news consumers for diversions from the crisis.

0 Jewish Law Politics

The Search for Strategy

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 May 2020

The COMMENTARY podcast explores the phenomenon of lockdown as a coping strategy during the pandemic due to a lack of clear guidance from public officials.

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