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Tag: Democratic Norms

0 Politics Israel

A new scheme dishonoring victims of Oct. 7 — hatched by Israel's own government

Dan Perry in Forward · 17 Nov

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the Israeli government's response to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.

0 Politics Leadership

Former leaders of large Jewish groups call on them to speak out against ‘stunning assault on democratic norms’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 8 May

A coalition of former leaders from leading American Jewish organizations has issued a bold call to the Jewish community to vocalize stronger resistance against threats to democratic norms.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish feud over Trump escalates with open letter in The New York Times

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 8 May

An open letter by over three dozen former Jewish leaders was published in The New York Times, criticizing current Jewish organizational leaders for insufficiently countering President Trump's administration, particularly in its approach to antisemitism and democratic norms.

0 Politics Education

Trump’s Columbia attacks won’t stop antisemitism. So why are Jewish leaders applauding?

Rabbi Jill Jacobs in Forward · 10 Mar

Amid the complex landscape of rising campus tensions, Rabbi Jill Jacobs critiques President Trump's approach to combating antisemitism at Columbia University.

0 Politics Antisemitism

In closing campaign arguments, Jewish partisans articulate Jewish fears that have gone mainstream

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 27 Oct 2024

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, Jewish partisan groups are highlighting Jewish concerns that resonate widely among voters.

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‘When there is a crisis over there … we feel it viscerally here’: New Yorkers march in solidarity with Israeli protesters

BCohen in Forward · 24 Jul 2023

The article discusses a recent protest march in New York City in solidarity with Israeli protesters who are demonstrating against the Israeli government's push to limit the power of the Supreme Court.

0 Politics Education

Self-Hating Democracy?

Tel Aviv Review · 10 May 2021

Professor Milan Svolik of Yale University explores the paradox of citizens voting for leaders who may threaten democracy in a discussion sponsored by the Israel office of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.