Cultural Understanding

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Arthur Frommer, ‘wandering Jew’ who launched a travel guide empire, dies at 95

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 20 Nov

Arthur Frommer, the visionary behind the popular travel guidebook series, passed away at 95.

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This Arabic-speaking rabbi wishes more Arabs and Muslims knew about education in Israel

Israel: State of a Nation · 15 Nov

Rabbi Elhanan Miller, proficient in Arabic and Islamic studies, underscores the importance of educational opportunities in Israel that have facilitated his deep understanding of these subjects.

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Let’s talk schools: King Solomon was always a beacon of co-existence

Jewish Chronicle · 3 Nov

King Solomon High School in Redbridge is highlighted as a model of religious and cultural coexistence amidst challenges it faces, including the cancellation of a memorial event following community and safety concerns.

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If you can, please help us keep serving you.

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 3 Nov

Joshua Hoffman appeals on behalf of the publication Future of Jewish, highlighting its mission to offer in-depth, nuanced discussions on Judaism, Israel, and Jewish affairs free of charge since October 7th.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Shared investments for shared outcomes

eJewishPhilanthropy · 28 Oct

The article explores how partnerships between Jewish communities and others can be strengthened through principles derived from Jewish law on interest-free loans, known as heter iska.

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This Children’s Book About Jewish and Palestinian Boys Playing Soccer Is Incredibly Timely

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 1 Aug

The article discusses a children's book called "Daniel and Ismail" that portrays the friendship between a Jewish boy and a Palestinian boy through their shared love for soccer, set against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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I married a Jew — and was completely unprepared for October 7th.

Meghan Bell in Future of Jewish · 6 Jul

In this essay, Meghan Bell reflects on her marriage to a Jewish man amidst growing concerns about antisemitism following an incident on October 7th involving Hamas.

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What this Canadian-Palestinian peace activist wants you to know about life after Oct. 7

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 30 May

Yafa Sakkejha, a Canadian-Palestinian peace activist with deep familial ties to Israel and Palestine, discusses her efforts to foster understanding and peace through her work with the organization Friends of Standing Together.

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How a class of Dawson College theatre students are incidentally workshopping a controversial script about Zionism and campus politics

Culturally Jewish · 15 May

David Sklar's play 'Vial,' originally a pandemic project, gains renewed relevance and controversy as it gets workshopped in Montreal amidst heightened tensions following the events of October 7.

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How US Jewish summer camps are preparing to welcome Israeli staff — many fresh from war

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 9 Apr

Israeli emissaries, fresh from experiencing war and loss due to recent events in Israel, are preparing to work at Jewish camps in North America this summer.

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The Jew Haters' Dictionary: 1,000th Edition

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 1 Apr

The "Jew Haters' Dictionary: 1,000th Edition" article discusses the current anti-Semitic trends in the context of the Israel-Hamas war, highlighting how modern anti-Semites use sophisticated language to mask their hatred.

0 Politics Israel

The Day After Tomorrow - with Samer Sinijlawi & Michael Milshtein

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 16 Feb

Israeli analyst Dr. Michael Milshtein and Palestinian commentator Samer Sinijlawi engage in a rare dialogue about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the future of Gaza and the possibility of peace after the current hostilities.

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First Drafts: Ep. 395

Unorthodox · 11 Jan

Comedian Moshe Kasher discusses his new memoir, 'Subculture Vulture,' which delves into various subcultures, including his Jewish roots, and reflects on the blending of personal history with broader cultural narratives.

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American Jews and Israelis Need to Learn How to Speak the Same Love Languages

Yakir Englander in Tablet · 18 Aug 2023

The author discusses the need for Israelis and American Jews to learn how to communicate in order to bridge the divide between them.

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Matti Friedman on How the 1973 Yom Kippur War Impacted Leonard Cohen and What It Means Today

People of the Pod · 21 Jul 2023

Matti Friedman's book "Who by Fire: Leonard Cohen in the Sinai" explores Leonard Cohen's concert tour on the front lines of the 1973 Yom Kippur War.

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Author Dara Horn on the rise in antisemitism, and why Holocaust museums and Holocaust education won’t stop it

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 17 Nov 2022

Author Dara Horn discusses the persistence of antisemitism and critiques traditional approaches such as Holocaust museums and education, advocating instead for the celebration of Jewish culture and contributions.

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’Twas the Night Before Holiday

Bethlehem Shoals in Tablet · 23 Dec 2015

The author narrates their experience with their child's preschool holiday book exchange, highlighting issues of inclusivity and identity as a Jewish parent.

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