Jewish American Heritage Month

Doug Emhoff: What would it mean if the first first gentleman is Jewish?

Rebecca Massel in Forward · 21 Jul

Doug Emhoff, the Jewish husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, could become the first Jewish person to reside in the White House as the first first gentleman.

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‘I'm with Joe’: Biden relies on his ‘pal’ Chuck Schumer to save his presidential campaign

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 9 Jul

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has played a crucial role in supporting President Joe Biden's presidential campaign amid calls for Biden to withdraw due to poor debate performances and declining polls.

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The Many Sounds of Matisyahu Zoominar

Debbie Sann in Moment · 30 May

Matisyahu, a singer/songwriter known for his hit song "One Day," discussed his musical and religious journey during a Zoominar as part of The Pulse: Moments That Matter series.

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How I helped bring the story of Hollywood's Jewish founders to the Academy Museum — where it belongs

Sharon Rosen Leib in Forward · 28 May

The article discusses the efforts of Sharon Rosen Leib to raise awareness and highlight the significant contributions of Jewish founders in the establishment and growth of Hollywood, particularly her great-grandfather Sol M. Wurtzel, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

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Why we need a month dedicated to Britain’s Jewry

Jewish Chronicle · 28 May

The text discusses the importance of having a British Jewish History Month to recognize and celebrate the contributions of British Jews to various fields like art, literature, music, and more.

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Inside the Goldberg-Polins’ whirlwind trip to Washington

Melissa Weiss in Jewish Insider · 28 May

Rachel Goldberg-Polin recalls her childhood experience watching Ted Koppel report on the Iran hostage crisis, a memory that now resonates as her son, Hersh, has been held by Hamas in Gaza for 233 days following a violent attack.

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17 Appetizing Kids’ Books About Jewish Food

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 23 May

In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, a list of 17 appetizing kids' books about Jewish food is highlighted, ranging from Ashkenazi classics to diverse mash-ups like Asian and Mexican cuisines.

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The Many Sounds of MATISYAHU with Matisyahu and Joe Alterman

Moment in Moment · 23 May

Matisyahu, the singer/songwriter known for his hit song "One Day," discusses his nearly two-decade career where Jewish heritage plays a central role in his life and music.

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60 Jewish groups, from left to right, back bill creating national coordinator to fight antisemitism

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 22 May

Over 60 Jewish organizations from across the political spectrum have united to support the Countering Antisemitism Act, which aims to establish a national coordinator to combat rising antisemitism in the U.S.

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A Short Vort

Emes Ve-Emunah · 21 May

The text discusses President Biden's clear statement emphasizing that there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas, rejecting the International Criminal Court's pursuit of an arrest warrant against Israel.

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Biden: Israel will get ‘everything it needs’ to fight Hamas; Gaza war is ‘not genocide’

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 21 May

President Joe Biden assured a Jewish gathering that the U.S. will provide Israel with necessary support to combat Hamas, rejecting claims of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

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The Jewish Sport Report: These Jews are dominating the NHL and PWHL playoffs

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 17 May

Jewish athletes are making headlines in the sports world, with the New York Knicks, Rangers, and Yankees excelling in their respective leagues.

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What Does it Mean to be a Jewish American Hero? A Jewish American Heritage Month Conversation with AJC CEO Ted Deutch

People of the Pod · 10 May

AJC CEO Ted Deutch discusses Jewish American Heritage Month and the diverse contributions of Jewish American heroes throughout history, while addressing the challenges of rising antisemitism.

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The Jewish Sport Report: Is BYU building a Jewish football dynasty?

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 3 May

Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, is seeing Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff potentially leading their football team, contrasting previous Jewish quarterbacks in the NFL.

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Biden to deliver speech at US Holocaust museum ceremony on Yom HaShoah as campus protests roil nation

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 1 May

President Joe Biden will deliver a speech on Yom HaShoah at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, addressing a rise in antisemitism and campus protests.

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She voted against creating a day to end 'Jew hatred.' Now she’s introducing a bill to combat antisemitism.

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 12 Sep 2023

New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif, who faced criticism for voting against a resolution to create a day to end Jew-hatred, is now introducing her own bill to combat antisemitism.

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A museum snubbed Hollywood's Jewish founders. Its next exhibit hopes to make amends

Talya Zax in Forward · 6 Sep 2023

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has announced its first permanent exhibit, "Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital," set to open in May 2024.

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Sen. Jon Ossoff on Jewish Resilience

People of the Pod · 18 May 2023

Senator Jon Ossoff, the first Jewish member of the Senate from Georgia and a survivor of antisemitism within his own family, discusses his efforts to combat antisemitism through his work on the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism.

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"Busy in Brooklyn" Food Blogger Chanie Apfelbaum Talks Kosher Cuisine and Jewish Heritage

People of the Pod · 15 May 2023

In an interview with AJC's director of William Petschek Contemporary Jewish Life, Chanie Apfelbaum, the author of the food blog "Busy in Brooklyn," discusses her new kosher cookbook and the intersection of Jewish culture and cuisine.

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May Is Jewish American Heritage Month

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 12 May 2023

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Jewish history, culture, and achievements.

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AJC CEO Ted Deutch on the Importance of Jewish American Heritage Month

People of the Pod · 4 May 2023

AJC CEO Ted Deutch reflects on the importance of Jewish American Heritage Month, highlighting the numerous contributions Jewish Americans have made as patriotic citizens, artists, scientists, and athletes.

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Jewish in the big leagues: Power hitter Shawn Green dishes at White House event

Louis Keene in Forward · 19 May 2022

Former MLB star Shawn Green shared insights from his career at a White House event honoring Jewish American Heritage Month, discussing his experiences as a Jewish player in the league.

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How Do American Millennial Jews Feel About Israel?

People of the Pod · 28 Apr 2022

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) conducted a survey to explore the attitudes of American millennial Jews towards Israel and how anti-Israel activism on U.S. college campuses has affected that relationship.

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Talking Israel with Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz and AJC CEO David Harris

People of the Pod · 20 May 2021

In this podcast episode, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz discusses the violence in Israel and Gaza, as well as Jewish American Heritage Month and honoring trailblazing Jewish congresswoman Bella Abzug.

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Obama Fêtes the Jews

Allison Hoffman in Tablet · 28 May 2010

President Obama hosted a reception for Jewish American Heritage Month where Jewish figures like Sandy Koufax and Elena Kagan attended.

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