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Tag: Cultural Tensions

0 Culture Politics

Charedi War Envy

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 25 Oct

Natan Slifkin examines the contentious issue of a poster comparing yeshiva students imprisoned for draft-dodging to hostages of Hamas, exploring a phenomenon he dubs "charedi war envy."

0 Communities Holidays

Simchat Torah in Hostages Square lays bare divide over just how much to celebrate yet

Deborah Danan in JTA · 16 Oct

The observation of Simchat Torah at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv highlighted the complex interplay of joy and grief as the community grappled with the recent return of living hostages from Gaza, following a traumatic period marked by a Hamas-led massacre.

0 Culture Politics

Anti-Israel Protesters Get Police Protection. Not This Christian Rocker.

Rupa Subramanya in The Free Press · 18 Aug

At a recent Christian music event in rural Ontario, American rocker Sean Feucht gathered a diverse group of 200 devoted Christians who participated in a faith-inspired rally.

0 History Communities

The Grand Street Riot

Richard Kreitner in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul

Scott D. Seligman's book delves into the dramatic events surrounding the 1902 funeral of New York City's Chief Rabbi Jacob Joseph, the East Side's response to his passing, and the resulting Grand Street Riot.

0 Literature Culture

Lie of the Land – Chapter 30

dasi@mishpacha.com in Mishpacha · 3 Jun

Chapter 30 of "Lie of the Land" continues the serialized narrative exploring intergenerational dynamics within a Jewish family as they navigate personal and cultural tensions in a rapidly changing world.

0 Politics Ethics

Time to Stand Up Against Islamists

Karen Hunt aka KH Mezek in Future of Jewish · 27 Feb

In this opinion piece, Karen Hunt, who has lived in Egypt, shares a controversial perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly focusing on the psychological impact and unfolding of hostage situations orchestrated by Hamas.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Jewish Moms Look Back at 2024

Jamie Betesh Carter in Tablet · 31 Dec 2024

In "Jewish Moms Look Back at 2024," Jewish mothers reflect on the complexities and challenges they faced over the past year while raising children in a world increasingly marked by antisemitism and cultural tensions.

0 Antisemitism Art

Antisemitism in the art world is out of control.

Julia Wald in Future of Jewish · 19 Oct 2024

The essay by Julia Wald explores the rising tide of antisemitism intertwined with anti-Zionism in the art world, using her personal experiences as a Jewish artist to illustrate broader tensions.

0 Politics Communities

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 22 Jan 2024

The episode discusses Ron DeSantis's exit from the political race and his subsequent endorsement of Donald Trump, questioning his motives and political future.