Gun Violence

Chicago Jews deride mayor’s statement on shooting of Orthodox man

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 30 Oct

Following the shooting of an Orthodox Jewish man in Chicago's West Rogers Park, Mayor Brandon Johnson's response sparked criticism for omitting the victim's Jewish identity.

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Meet Tel Aviv shooting hero Lev Kreitman, who survived Nova music festival on Oct. 7

Mira Fox in Forward · 1 Oct

Lev Kreitman, CEO of Israel's Midburn festival and a reserve soldier, is heralded for heroically confronting gunmen during a shooting in Tel Aviv on October 1, 2024, after surviving an earlier attack at the Nova music festival by Hamas.

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California man sentenced for drive-by shooting of Jews leaving LA synagogues

Louis Keene in Forward · 30 Sep

A California man, Jaime Tran, was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for two drive-by shootings targeting Jewish victims in Los Angeles' Pico-Robertson neighborhood, largely inhabited by Orthodox Jews.

0 Politics Culture

Gunning for Victory

Hila A in Mishpacha · 19 Sep

The provocative article "Gunning for Victory" by Hila A explores the potential impact of gun-related violence on the 2024 elections in the United States.

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"MEMORIAL" - The Highland Park Shooting

Jewdicious · 19 Mar

"MEMORIAL" is a documentary film by Jon Siskel that delves into the mass shooting that struck Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022, resulting in seven fatalities and 48 injuries.

0 Antisemitism Politics

FBI found antisemitic material in church shooter’s home, ex-mother-in-law says

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 14 Feb

The FBI found antisemitic material in the home of Genesse Moreno, the woman who opened fire in a Texas megachurch.

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Urban Progressivism’s National Tour Crashes in Philadelphia

Sean Cooper in Tablet · 18 May 2023

In the Philadelphia mayoral race, Cherelle Parker emerged as the Democratic nominee, securing a win with her promise to address the city's gun violence and drug epidemics by adding 300 new police hires and implementing stop-and-frisk measures.

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A Dream of Flight: Fleeing the Onslaught/Never Again

Rachel Ida Buff in Jewschool · 3 May 2023

The author recalls a dream they had about leaving their country for good due to the danger faced by teachers.

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The Anti-Gun Violence Hustle

Sean Cooper in Tablet · 1 Feb 2023

Gun violence is a major issue in cities like Philadelphia, where record-breaking homicides have occurred.

0 Antisemitism Television/Film

HBO’s documentary on the Tree of Life synagogue shooting arrives as the nation’s eyes are back on antisemitism

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 27 Oct 2022

HBO has released a documentary titled "A Tree of Life" that explores the tragic 2018 mass shooting at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue, where 11 people lost their lives.

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Beyond Thoughts and Prayers

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 17 Aug 2022

The United Methodist Church (UMC) in Pittsboro, North Carolina, hosted an ecumenical evening of prayer and commitment to action to end gun violence, following a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

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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 Communities Gender/Identity

Gabby Giffords’ bat mitzvah was as joyous and tearful as you’d expect

Forward · 2 Dec 2021

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords celebrated her belated bat mitzvah at Temple Chaverim in Tucson, Arizona, marking a momentous and emotional milestone more than two decades in the making.

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Observing Yom Kippur on the street — and remembering those lost to violence

Forward · 12 Sep 2021

In this article, Tamar Manasseh discusses her plans for observing Yom Kippur in Englewood, a neighborhood in Chicago that has experienced a significant amount of violence.

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Being Black and Jewish helped her change her neighborhood

Forward · 24 Jun 2020

Tamar Manasseh, a Black Jewish woman, took it upon herself to tackle gun violence in her community by setting up a presence on a street corner in Englewood, Chicago, where a young mother had been shot and killed.

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