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0 Politics Israel

Trump's economic assault on Europe is terrible news for Israel

Dan Perry in Forward

Dan Perry critiques President Donald Trump’s economic policies towards Europe, which undermine longstanding U.S.-European alliances, posing challenges for Israel.

0 Politics History

The Strange Bedfellows of Anti-Israel Hate

John Matthews in Future of Jewish

John Matthews examines how alliances of anti-Israel sentiment have evolved, particularly focusing on the role of the UN and its agency, UNRWA, in perpetuating the Palestinian refugee issue.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Feds arrest a second Columbia protester, set demands for school to regain funds cut over antisemitism

Ben Sales in JTA

Tensions have escalated at Columbia University as federal authorities intensify actions against pro-Palestinian protesters following significant demonstrations on campus.

0 Politics Culture

Miami Beach mayor moves to evict theater operator for showing Oscar-winning ‘No Other Land’

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA

Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner is attempting to evict O Cinema from its city-owned location and revoke its funding following the screening of "No Other Land," a documentary about Palestinian displacement.

0 Politics Antisemitism

American Jews must not give an inch on free speech — even when words hurt us

Jeff Zeman in JTA

Jeff Zeman advocates for the unwavering protection of free speech rights for American Jews, arguing that government actions to suppress protests, even those perceived as antisemitic, can ultimately harm the Jewish community's ability to voice dissent.

0 Politics Culture

BDS has denounced 'No Other Land' for ‘normalization’ – what does that actually mean?

Olivia Haynie in Forward

The documentary "No Other Land," despite winning an Oscar, has been criticized by the Boycott Divestment Sanction (BDS) movement's Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) for alleged normalization of Israeli activities.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Amichai Chikli invites politicians from European far-right parties to Israel, in a first

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Amichai Chikli, Israel's minister of Diaspora affairs, has invited leaders from several European far-right parties to speak at the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Head of Trump’s antisemitism task force says one on ‘anti-white bias’ may be next

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward

Civil rights attorney Leo Terrell, head of the Trump administration's antisemitism task force, expressed interest in establishing another group to combat perceived anti-white bias on college campuses, a notion he discussed with conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk.

0 Politics History

Is Mahmoud Khalil the new Emma Goldman?

Larry Cohler-Esses in Forward

The article compares Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student, to Emma Goldman, a prominent anarchist figure from Jewish Russian origin, highlighting similarities in their legal struggles and public perceptions in the U.S. Khalil's recent high-profile arrest by the Trump administration mirrors the Palmer Raids of 1919-1920, where radicals, many of whom were Jewish immigrants, were deported under suspicions of foreign threats.

0 Politics Language

Love Trump or hate him, all Jews should object to his appropriation of ‘Shalom’

Sarah Bunin Benor in JTA

Sarah Bunin Benor critiques Donald Trump's misuse of the Hebrew word "shalom," traditionally a greeting meaning peace, to signal aggression or dominance in political contexts.

0 Politics History

Voltaire knew what to say about would-be despots like Donald Trump

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

The piece explores the parallels between historical figures like Voltaire and contemporary political dynamics in the United States, particularly in relation to free speech and authoritarian tendencies.

0 Politics Torah

Monarchy is Idolatry: The Revolution of Revelation and the Real Project Esther

Aryeh Bernstein in Jewschool

Aryeh Bernstein explores the political and theological implications of monarchy through the lens of Megillat Esther and the Torah portion Yitro.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Joe Rogan hosts Holocaust revisionist Darryl Cooper on his podcast and complains of ‘paranoid’ Jews

Ben Sales in JTA

Joe Rogan, a prominent podcaster, has raised concerns by hosting Darryl Cooper, a Holocaust revisionist, and Ian Carroll, a conspiracy theorist with antisemitic views, in consecutive episodes.

0 Antisemitism Television/Film

‘October 8,’ a New Documentary About Antisemitism, Is in Theaters Now

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Wendy Sachs' new documentary, "October 8," sheds light on the rise of antisemitism from an international perspective following the October 7 attack on Israel in 2023.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Standing Up To Hate

Jewdicious

Amid rising antisemitism following the events of October 7th, Amy Salman describes her personal experiences with antisemitic encounters from her college years to present-day New York City.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

Mahmoud Khalil, Elon Musk and the upside-down world of Purim 2025

Jodi Rudoren in Forward

As Purim 2025 unfolds, the holiday's theme of mixing good with evil is mirrored in the lives of Mahmoud Khalil and Elon Musk, two figures whose complex narratives reflect a topsy-turvy world.

0 Culture Food

Taboonia, a new Israeli Druze restaurant in NYC, is run by a Nova music festival survivor

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Raif Rashed, a Druze from northern Israel and survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre, has opened Taboonia, a Druze restaurant, in New York City.

0 Culture History

Wisdom Project | Shirley Goodman, 102, The Dancing Nana

Pam Janis in Moment

Shirley Goodman, also known as The Dancing Nana, has gained fame as a centenarian who continues to inspire with her love for dance.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Gal Gadot’s Mother Saved Her Life

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Gal Gadot, famous for her role as Wonder Woman, credits her mother Irit with saving her life following a severe medical crisis during her third pregnancy in early 2024.

Art ›

0 Art Politics

After more than 500 days of war, these dancers have been literally and figuratively climbing the walls

Stav Ziv in Forward

Batsheva Dance Company's latest performance, MOMO, choreographed by the esteemed Ohad Naharin, presents a complex narrative told through two seemingly distinct ensembles on stage.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays History

The meaning of Purim in 2025

eJewishPhilanthropy

The significance of Purim 2025 is highlighted through its enduring lesson on Jewish unity amidst internal divisions.

History ›

0 History Politics

The Heartbreaking End of Jewish Gaza

Future of Jewish

The article reflects on the emotional and contentious history surrounding Israel's 2005 unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, focusing on personal stories like that of Einat, an 18-year-old resident of the Gush Katif settlement.

Education ›

0 Education Politics

Trump wants campuses to fight antisemitism. Here's how they should actually do it

David N. Myers in Forward

David N. Myers critiques the Trump administration's approach to handling antisemitism on college campuses, particularly in relation to punitive measures taken against pro-Palestinian activism.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Antisemitism

Jews who don’t fight back don’t survive.

EKB in Future of Jewish

The essay reflects on the enduring antisemitism confronting Jews today and draws parallels with historical narratives such as the story of Purim.

Communities ›

0 Communities Culture

At a Jerusalem Purim party for children with disabilities, costumes are inclusive by design

Deborah Danan in JTA

A recent Purim party at the official residence of Israel's president showcased an inspiring initiative that has been ongoing for 10 years, where custom costumes are created for children with disabilities.

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