Charlie Kirk

Conservative students grill Vance on support for Israel at Turning Point USA event

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 30 Oct

Young conservatives have increasingly questioned the U.S.'s firm support for Israel, as indicated by recent exchanges at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi.

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The Christian Influencer Culture Wars

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 24 Oct

In this article, the backlash against Jackie Hill Perry within conservative Christian circles is analyzed after she commented on the legacy of Charlie Kirk, a Christian influencer.

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‘Jewish donors play into all the stereotypes,’ Charlie Kirk wrote in leaked text messages before his murder

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 10 Oct

Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, shortly before his murder, expressed frustrations in leaked text messages about Jewish donors, accusing them of bullying him and perpetuating stereotypes.

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Before his death, Charlie Kirk told Netanyahu that Israel faced a ‘5-alarm fire’ over PR strategy

Grace Gilson in Forward · 30 Sep

Before his assassination, conservative activist Charlie Kirk warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's public relations strategies were faltering, particularly within the conservative MAGA community.

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Why Charlie Kirk Will Be Greatly Missed

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Sep

Charlie Kirk, the influential founder of Turning Point USA, was tragically assassinated, sparking a nationwide debate about free speech and political violence in America.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Scapegoating of an Assassination

Jewdicious · 29 Sep

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, a familiar and troubling pattern emerged involving the scapegoating of Jews and Israel.

0 Politics Culture

The Kirk Conundrum

Emes Ve-Emunah · 26 Sep

Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, an evangelical Christian leader, numerous Orthodox Jewish institutions and leaders publicly mourned his death, highlighting his advocacy for Jewish values and Israel.

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Apple TV+ shelves ‘The Savant,’ a Jessica Chastain thriller inspired by ADL’s secretive anti-extremism unit

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 26 Sep

Apple TV+ has postponed the release of "The Savant," a series starring Jessica Chastain inspired by the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) secretive anti-extremism unit.

0 Politics Culture

Turning Point, USA?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Sep

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, a consequential dialogue emerges about the intersection of politics, ideology, and media.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Tucker Carlson tells story about murder of Jesus at Charlie Kirk’s memorial, igniting criticism

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 22 Sep

Tucker Carlson, speaking at Charlie Kirk's memorial, controversially likened Kirk's assassination to the biblical story of Jesus' crucifixion, which many perceived as an antisemitic trope.

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The Other Political Violence

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 22 Sep

Peter Beinart explores the nuanced discussion surrounding political violence, highlighting the often overlooked violence perpetrated by states.

0 Antisemitism Politics

1 killed in New Hampshire shooting where gunman reportedly yelled ‘Free Palestine’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 22 Sep

In New Hampshire, a shooting at the Sky Meadow Country Club during a wedding led to one death and two injuries.

0 Politics Culture

JD Vance’s Sharp-Elbowed Theology

Tony Badran in Tablet · 22 Sep

Tony Badran's article discusses the theological and cultural rifts within the American political right, focusing on figures like Tucker Carlson and JD Vance.

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In Charlie Kirk, Orthodox Jews found a champion — and a wedge

Louis Keene in Forward · 21 Sep

Charlie Kirk, a divisive conservative figure, has been posthumously acclaimed by some within the Orthodox Jewish community, despite his controversial and, at times, antisemitic remarks.

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Netanyahu says Israel did not kill Charlie Kirk, rejecting an idea circulating on the far right

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 19 Sep

In an unusual move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly refuted conspiracy theories circulating among far-right figures in the United States, denying any Israeli involvement in the murder of young conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Selective 'Cancel Culture' Outrage

Emes Ve-Emunah · 19 Sep

ABC's cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night TV show over a controversial comment has sparked debate about selective outrage in cancel culture.

0 Politics Education

As Jimmy Kimmel is pulled off air, ‘this is so much worse than McCarthyism’

Nora Berman in Forward · 18 Sep

In light of the recent backlash against Jimmy Kimmel's comments following Charlie Kirk's assassination, a new wave of censorship and academic repression reminiscent of the McCarthy era has emerged.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Douglas Murray's Warning After Charlie Kirk's Murder

Living Lchaim · 18 Sep

Douglas Murray joins to discuss the attempted assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, emphasizing the rise of extremist ideologies and its implications for society.

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I’m an Orthodox Jew Because of Charlie Kirk

Adam Sharf in The Free Press · 17 Sep

Adam Sharf recounts how a chance encounter with conservative activist Charlie Kirk at the University of Oregon led him down a path of introspection, ultimately influencing his decision to embrace Orthodox Judaism.

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The Charlie Kirk Israel Saw

MomentMag · 16 Sep

Charlie Kirk, formerly a lesser-known figure in Israel, has posthumously become a celebrated figure among the Israeli right-wing circles.

0 Politics Antisemitism

‘I will not be silenced’: Josh Shapiro invokes assassination attempt in address on rising hate violence

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 16 Sep

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, speaking at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, condemned political violence, referencing both the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and an arson attack on the governor's mansion shortly after a Passover Seder.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Was Charlie Kirk an Antisemite?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 16 Sep

Controversy surrounds accusations of antisemitism against Charlie Kirk, a staunch conservative and vocal supporter of Israel.

0 Politics Culture

Are Conservatives Now Doing the Canceling? Plus. . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 16 Sep

The Free Press explores the evolving dynamics of cancel culture, discussing whether conservatives are now engaging in cancellation tactics similar to those they opposed on the progressive left.

0 Culture Politics

What Nobody Said at the Emmys

Suzy Weiss in The Free Press · 15 Sep

Hannah Einbinder's acceptance speech at the Emmys included a controversial call to "free Palestine," expressing her belief that it's her duty as a Jew to distinguish Jewish identity from the state of Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Was Charlie Kirk a martyr? Here’s why Christians are divided and Jews should care

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 15 Sep

The controversial death of Charlie Kirk has prompted a profound debate among Christians, revealing deep theological divides over his portrayal as a martyr.

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