for Tuesday, April 29, 2025

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0 Culture Holidays

Standing Silent for the Siren

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin explores the modern charedi response to the sirens sounded on Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron in Israel.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Nike apologizes for marathon ad using the Holocaust phrase ‘Never Again’

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward

Nike faced criticism after using the phrase "Never Again" in a marathon billboard advertisement, a term strongly associated with Holocaust remembrance.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Ben-Gvir says he met with 4 members of Congress, rebuffed protesters at US Capitol

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's far-right national security minister, concluded his first official visit to the United States by meeting with four Republican members of Congress.

0 Politics Leadership

These are the most influential Jews in Trump’s first 100 days

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

In the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second term, Jewish advisors play prominent roles, marking a shift towards a more hardline agenda compared to his first term.

0 Politics History

I wrote the book on Hitler's first 100 days. Here's how Trump's compare

Peter Fritzsche in Forward

Peter Fritzsche, a historian specializing in Nazi Germany, contrasts the early actions of President Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler during their respective first 100 days in office.

0 Politics Israel

569 Days. The Hostages Need America.

Jewdicious

Michael Golden's article recounts the story of Itay Chen, an American-Israeli who served in the IDF and was abducted by Hamas during the October 7 massacre.

0 Politics Ethics

No, Pete Hegseth and Itamar Ben-Gvir don't look alike — but that's where the differences end

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

Pete Hegseth and Itamar Ben-Gvir, despite distinct appearances, share unsettling similarities in their political roles and approaches.

0 Politics Israel

Why Zohran Mamdani believes he’ll win over Jewish voters, as Israel critic surges to second behind Cuomo in NYC mayoral race

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate and prominent critic of Israeli policies, is gaining traction despite holding views that may seem unorthodox for the city's large Jewish population.

0 Politics Israel

The Gaza Template

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart discusses his upcoming book tour for "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza" and urges readers to also support Palestinian authors and humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

The Hidden Agenda: Banning Israel’s Arab Parties

Dan Perry in Moment

The article examines a strategic effort by Israel's right-wing factions to disenfranchise Arab parties, which form a critical part of the opposition in Israeli politics, by potentially banning them from participation.

0 Politics Israel

Trump on Iran: ‘If we don’t make a deal, I’ll be leading the pack’ into war

Philissa Cramer in JTA

President Donald Trump, in an interview with Time Magazine, stated his willingness to initiate war against Iran if a deal on nuclear limitations isn't reached, emphasizing his choice to engage rather than being coerced by Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Over 500 rabbis sign letter rejecting Trump’s antisemitism agenda

Grace Gilson in JTA

A coalition of over 550 rabbis and cantors has issued a letter condemning the Trump administration for leveraging antisemitism as a political tool.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Anti-Israel protests set for Crown Heights following viral video of Jewish men assaulting woman

Joseph Strauss in JTA

In Crown Heights, Brooklyn, tensions are rising following clashes between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups, ignited by a visit from far-right Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Ohio Applebee’s defaced with antisemitic graffiti reading ‘Jews work here’

Grace Gilson in Forward

In Miamisburg, Ohio, an Applebee's was defaced with antisemitic graffiti, including a swastika and messages such as "F Jews" and "Jews work here," just before Yom Hashoah, the Jewish Holocaust memorial day.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Canada

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article discusses the alarming rise in antisemitism in Canada, citing a 970% increase, which is significantly higher than in countries like France.

0 Antisemitism History

My Favorite Thing to Ask Non-Jews

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman delves into the pervasive misconceptions about Jewish influence by frequently posing the question about the global Jewish population.

0 Antisemitism Education

Just keep going: What Jewish campus professionals owe their students

eJewishPhilanthropy

The article emphasizes the imperative for Jewish campus professionals to support students facing antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment on American college campuses.

0 Antisemitism History

AJC, USC Shoah Foundation announce partnership to document antisemitism since World War II

Grace Gilson in Forward

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the USC Shoah Foundation have partnered to create a substantial database documenting antisemitism since World War II through the collection of 10,000 testimonies.

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

Shoah Foundation widens its mandate to collect testimonies about contemporary antisemitism, too

Grace Gilson in JTA

The USC Shoah Foundation, originally established by Steven Spielberg to collect Holocaust survivor testimonies, is expanding its focus to gather stories about antisemitism experienced globally since World War II.

0 Antisemitism Education

A Syllabus of Antisemitism, Written by Jewish Academics

Bob Goldberg in Future of Jewish

In a critical examination of contemporary academia, Bob Goldberg argues that many Jewish academic programs, originally intended to preserve Jewish memory and peoplehood, have evolved into platforms that undermine Jewish sovereignty and critique Zionism as oppressive.

Israel ›

0 Israel History

The Cost of Having a Jewish State — And the Cost of Not

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

This piece explores the profound duality of Israel's national days of mourning, Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron, which embody the costs associated with not having and having a Jewish state, respectively.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Ethics

Are Jews Part of the Global Village? Updating the Paradigms of Tzedakah

Francis Nataf in Lehrhaus

Francis Nataf reflects on the evolving paradigms of tzedakah, especially in relation to non-Jews, within the Jewish ethical tradition.

0 Jewish Law Israel

Halacha and the dangers of religious passion

Rabbi Dov Linzer in JTA

Rabbi Dov Linzer explores the balance between halacha and religious passion, emphasizing the importance of grounding religious fervor within the practical, nuanced framework of Jewish law.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Moving Beyond the Scope: Translating Rambam/Maimonides

Yaakov Taubes in Lehrhaus

Yaakov Taubes reviews the second volume of ArtScroll's translation series of Maimonides' writings, focusing on Conduct and Character.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Vatican Announces Next Pope is a Jew

Basha Lox in New Voices

In a satirical twist, the Vatican has appointed Benjamin Goldberg from Brooklyn, a non-traditional candidate, as the new pope, marking several firsts for the church.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

In ‘The Rehearsal,’ Nathan Fielder fights the removal of his Holocaust fashion episode

PJ Grisar in Forward

Nathan Fielder's latest episode of the HBO docu-comedy series "The Rehearsal" revives the controversy surrounding the removal of his Holocaust fashion episode from the Paramount+ platform.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

In ‘The Rehearsal,’ Nathan Fielder fights the removal of his Holocaust fashion episode

PJ Grisar in Forward

Nathan Fielder's docu-comedy "The Rehearsal" revisits his contentious poise on antisemitism through the eyes of Summit Ice, his Holocaust remembrance apparel brand.

Prayer ›

0 Prayer Politics

Prayer for the government

eJewishPhilanthropy

Prayer for the government's welfare has deep Jewish roots, evolving across eras and denominations.

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