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Zohran Mamdani's playbook for defusing antisemitism allegations

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 2 Jul

Zohran Mamdani, a socialist and New York City Democratic mayoral contender, successfully navigated allegations of antisemitism by addressing key concerns about Israel, earning both Jewish and broader voter support.

0 Politics Antisemitism

What Zohran Mamdani has actually said about Jews and Israel

Gabe Friedman in JTA · 1 Jul

Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assemblymember and recent NYC mayoral candidate, has sparked controversy with his pro-Palestinian stance and statements on Israel.

0 Communities History

How my grandparents met: a Yiddish-American romance

Emily Kaplan in Forward · 9 Jun

Emily Kaplan recounts the romantic journey of her grandparents, Harry and Lil, whose love story blossomed in 1930s New Haven amidst the backdrop of their immigrant Jewish community.

0 Politics Ethics

Can peace work with people who still see October 7th as justified? | Eylon Levy with Ittay Flescher

Israel: State of a Nation · 29 Mar

Longtime peace activist and educator, Ittay Flescher, joins Eylon Levy in a critical discussion about the viability of peace efforts in contexts where some people justify the violence of October 7th.

0 Communities History

Persia’s Plight; Lithuania’s Light

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Feb

In 1871, a severe famine struck Persia, disproportionately affecting its Jewish population due to governmental neglect.

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May Her Memory be a Blessing: Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Unorthodox · 21 Sep 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a trailblazing Supreme Court Justice and second female Justice, passed away at the age of 87.

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Reality will force American Jews to reckon with Peter Beinart’s idea of a one-state solution

Forward · 9 Jul 2020

Peter Beinart, a prominent Jewish American commentator, recently wrote two essays advocating for a one-state, bi-national solution to the Israeli-Palestinian crisis.

0 Education History

Six Children’s Books for Martin Luther King Day

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 14 Jan 2015

In preparation for Martin Luther King Day, here are six recommended children's books that explore the life and impact of Martin Luther King Jr. across various age groups.