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0 Politics Antisemitism

The Presidential Debate

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Sep

In anticipation of the upcoming presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, this Mishpacha Magazine article discusses topics the author dreads and desires to be addressed.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Why Jewish Americans should be thrilled to vote for Tim Walz

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 6 Aug

American Jews should be enthusiastic about voting for Tim Walz, Minnesota Governor and Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, even though he is not Jewish.

0 Antisemitism Ethics

Megachurch shooter’s mother-in-law says shooting had ‘nothing to do with Judaism’

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 13 Feb

The ex-mother-in-law of the woman who opened fire in a Texas megachurch has stated that the shooting had nothing to do with Judaism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Kentucky GOP group blames hacker for calling new US firearms regulator part of a ‘Jewish junta’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 18 Jul 2022

Steve Dettelbach's recent confirmation as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives sparked controversy when a Kentucky GOP group labeled him as part of a "Jewish junta."

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My fellow Orthodox rabbis need to take a stronger stance against guns

Laura E. Adkins in Forward · 10 Jun 2022

In this article, Rabbi Seth Winberg argues that Orthodox rabbis need to take a stronger stance against guns, as they are the leading cause of death for children in the US.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano once likened gun control to Nazi policies before the Holocaust

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 1 Jun 2022

Douglas Mastriano, the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania governor, has sparked controversy by comparing proposed gun control measures to Nazi disarmament policies against Jews, a historically inaccurate analogy previously criticized by the Anti-Defamation League.

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Four reasons why a racist and antisemitic theory has become so dangerous — and why we need to stop it

ALanger in Forward · 16 May 2022

The article discusses the growing danger of the white replacement theory, which claims that there is a plan to replace the white population of Western countries with people of color.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Heroes and Villains: Ep. 303

Unorthodox · 27 Jan 2022

In the latest episode of Unorthodox, the hosts engage in a lively discussion on antisemitism, the Jewish experience in America, and the politics surrounding gun control, sparked by recent events including the Colleyville synagogue incident.

0 Antisemitism Communities

In Pittsburgh, Hard Questions Unsettle a Somber Commemoration

Mark Oppenheimer in Tablet · 4 Nov 2019

The text explores the commemoration of the first anniversary of the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh.

0 Culture Philosophy

School Spirit Ep. 11

Unorthodox · 15 Oct 2015

In this lively episode, recorded at Yale University, philosopher Shelly Kagan discusses his consequentialist views and debates gun control in the context of historical events, while humorist Colin McEnroe light-heartedly explores cultural intersections such as wearing a yarmulke and communicating about Israel.