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Rabbi Gordon tells a short story emphasizing the significance of the Torah in providing strength and guidance.
The video showcases the growing sense of Jewish pride among students at McGill University in Montreal, as they embrace and celebrate their identity and Judaism.
Former Facebook executive Sam Lessin, after the rise of antisemitism and controversies at Harvard following the Hamas terror attacks, made a bid for Harvards Board of Overseers, emphasizing the importance of re-centering the university on academic excellence rather than multiple competing goals that have led to factionalism among students.
An Indiana man named Jeffrey Stevens has been arrested after making threats to kill Jewish people and elected officials who support Israel.
As the US political market is expected to spend up to $17 billion on advertising in the 2024 elections, concerns arise about the use of deepfake technology to deceive voters.
The article criticizes the left for only supporting free speech when it involves praising Hamas.
Meta's independent Oversight Board is reviewing a case involving a post on Facebook and Instagram that featured a SpongeBob SquarePants character and contained Holocaust denial.
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has rolled out its Twitter competitor app called Threads, which has gained significant traction with nearly 10 million sign-ups in its first seven hours.
Following the introduction of Bill C-18 in Canada, major tech companies like Google and Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) have threatened to block Canadian news content, posing a threat to journalism in the country that heavily relies on visibility on these platforms.
The "Disinfo Dictionary" provides brief descriptions of various terms related to disinformation, censorship, and government control over media and information.
The Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen, has made headlines with her revelations about the negative effects of Facebook's algorithms on teenage girls and its potential threat to American democracy.
This podcast episode discusses the Facebook whistleblower's concerns and questions whether her perspective accurately reflects the challenges Facebook poses to American society.
In this episode, the hosts discuss two important topics: the recent violence in Israel, including rockets from the south and mob violence; and the celebration of Jerusalem Day and how it is celebrated.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, Sally Abed, and Noah Efron discuss recent events in Israel, including rocket attacks from the south and mob violence across the country, questioning why the nation erupted into violence.
In "Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy," Siva Vaidhyanathan asserts that while Facebook has some positive aspects, it shoulders significant responsibility for many social and political problems today.
In his book "Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy," Siva Vaidhyanathan argues that Facebook is not the source of all problems, but it bears significant responsibility for many social and political issues today.
The article discusses the impact of platforms like Facebook, Google, and Twitter on the media industry.
In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss several topics.
The text discusses the current state of the media and the role of fact-checking.
Facebook has announced that it will ban Holocaust denial content from its platform.
This article discusses the relationship between social media platforms, free speech, and the culture of online conflict.
The New York University chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) is set to receive a President's Service Award from the university despite controversy.
In a discussion on the "Women's Ways of Protest" edition of the Tel Aviv Review, the hosts reflect on the director of B'Tselem urging the UN Security Council to take action against Israel to end the Occupation, the effectiveness of women's peace activism as seen in the Women Wage Peace organization's recent "March of Hope," and a study exploring why many Israelis unfriended others on Facebook during the 2014 Gaza War due to differing views being expressed authentically online.
The discussion revolves around several important topics starting with the potential influence of Facebook on the increase in stabbings among Palestinian teens and the call for Facebook to regulate dangerous content by Minister Erdan.
The text delves into various topics including former Ambassador Michael Oren's unilateral withdrawal plan, MK Adi Kol's declaration of love for Yair Lapid causing controversy, the mixed reactions to Good Deeds Day, and a Purim quiz for listeners.