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for Monday, March 17, 2025

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Leadership ›

0 Leadership Politics

Nita Lowey, longtime Jewish congresswoman and Middle East peace advocate, dies at 87

Philissa Cramer in Forward

Nita Lowey, who passed away at 87, was a trailblazing Jewish Democrat from New York known for her substantial impact as a U.S. Congresswoman for 32 years.

0 Leadership Politics

Nita Lowey, longtime Jewish congresswoman and Middle East peace advocate, dies at 87

JTA

Nita Lowey, a prominent Jewish congresswoman and advocate for Middle East peace, has passed away at 87.

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

Unlike most countries, Israel thrives amid chaos.

Future of Jewish

Ira Slomowitz's essay reflects on the ideas of Nassim Taleb's book "Antifragile," discussing how Israel personifies antifragility amidst chaos and adversity.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Schumer: Antisemitism on the left ‘much harder to grapple with’ than antisemitism on the right

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer addresses the growing issue of antisemitism from both the political right and left in his new book, "Antisemitism in America: A Warning."

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump's Response to Antisemitism and Terrorism

Emes Ve-Emunah

The article critiques the actions of Jewish Voices for Peace, a group of Jewish activists protesting against the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Hamas agitator.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The Kind of Thing Traitors Do

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

In "The Kind of Thing Traitors Do," Joshua Hoffman discusses the contentious deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Syrian Palestinian pro-Hamas activist in New York City.