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0 Antisemitism Politics

Children’s online safety bills are our chance to name hate

eJewishPhilanthropy · 7 Dec

New York State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and the federal Kids Online Safety Act aim to protect children from specific online harms, but they overlook critical issues such as antisemitism and extremism.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Roblox’s ban of a user named ‘Schlep’ has ignited a crisis for the mega-popular gaming platform

Grace Gilson in JTA · 15 Aug

The controversial ban of a Roblox user named Schlep, who took on the task of identifying child predators within the platform, has become a significant event, highlighting issues of content moderation and child safety on the gaming site.

0 Culture Communities

The Southern Resurrection of Mah Jongg

Daci Platt in Kveller · 1 Nov 2024

Mah jongg, traditionally a Chinese game, has seen a resurgence among various communities, particularly older Jewish women in the U.S. Recently, the game has gained unexpected popularity in the American South, notably among younger, non-Jewish women, turning it into a preppy social activity with a distinct Southern flair.

0 Sports Communities

How Montrealer Josh Sokol won North America’s biggest Scrabble tournament

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 21 Aug 2023

Josh Sokol, a 29-year-old Scrabble enthusiast from Montreal, won the top prize of US$10,000 at the 2023 North American Scrabble Players Association championship in Las Vegas.

0 Politics Culture

Jack the Leaker and Joe the Dodderer

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 Apr 2023

The podcast discusses the arrest of Jack Teixeira due to military leaks and his online activities, as well as concerns over Joe Biden's perceived confusion during his trip to Ireland and its potential impact on his reelection.

0 Culture Sports

S2E7 - The Jews of Esports

Menschwarmers · 27 Apr 2021

Lost Tribe Esports is a non-profit organization engaging young Jewish gamers by organizing video game events and competitions, recognizing the appeal of gaming as a means to connect with youth who may not easily engage with traditional cultural or religious activities.