This episode of the 18Forty Podcast features journalist Matti Friedman discussing the Israel-Hamas war and the misunderstandings surrounding it.

The author discusses the rise of anti-Zionism and antisemitism on American college campuses and highlights the failure of university leaders to unequivocally condemn the recent violence perpetrated by Hamas.

The author reflects on her experiences living in Israel and the recent attacks by Hamas.

Anti-Israel graffiti and defacement of pro-Israel yard signs were discovered in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, the heart of the city's Jewish community, on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue massacre.

The podcast explores how the distinction between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism has been blurred as Jews worldwide are targeted following a massacre of Jews.

This 2006 article explores the relationship between Jews and tattoos.

The article discusses the recent protests against Israeli violence in Gaza and highlights the problematic response from some Jews who declared that the protesters were not Jewish.

In the wake of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Jewish individuals are facing inquiries from non-Jewish friends about their well-being, prompting reflections on their personal and global Jewish identities.

Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian discusses insights on Jewish identity from the "teshubot" (responses) of Rabbi Ben-Tsion Abba Shaul.

The text discusses the recent terror attack on Israelis and suggests that it is an opportunity for the world to see the true nature of Hamas.

In a podcast episode titled "Some of My Best Friends are Jewish," the discussion revolves around Canadian Jewish individuals not necessarily celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving, as it is seen as a white Christian festival associated with settlers.

The biopic "Maestro" about Leonard Bernstein, directed by and starring Bradley Cooper, has been criticized for its non-Jewish stars' use of prosthetics to portray Jewish characters, leading to a controversy known as "Jewface."

In his book "The No-State Solution," Talmudic scholar Daniel Boyarin, known for his work in gender studies and queer theory, unexpectedly embraces Jewish nationalism.

Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City and the current frontrunner in the 2024 presidential election, is poised to potentially become Mexico's first female president and first Jewish president.

Claudia Sheinbaum, a leading candidate for Mexico's presidency, has downplayed her Jewish background to avoid stirring up antisemitic sentiment amid a rise in such rhetoric.

The Cult of Antizionism is an article that discusses the establishment of the Institute for the Critical Study of Zionism (ICSZ) by a group of anti-Israel academics and BDS activists.

In this article, the author discusses the importance of having a constitution for the Jewish State of Israel.

Jenni Zeftel, the director of day camp initiatives at Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC), discusses the importance of investment in Jewish day camps.

Jewish comedian and musician Caitlin Cook found inspiration in bathroom graffiti, considering it a form of art that breaks down traditional ideas of what art can be.

"Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City" by Elyssa Maxx Goodman is a new book that documents the history of drag in New York City.

A Senate hearing on school book bans recently took place at Capitol Hill, where the debate on parental control over children's access to books in schools and libraries was discussed.

The article discusses the experiences of the writer, Nancy Datan, who ran the Paavo Nurmi Marathon in 1986 and reflects on her identity as a Jew living in small towns and cities in the Diaspora.

The author of this piece watched Adam Sandler's latest movie, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, and found it to be an abomination.

Measuring success in a Jewish classroom raises questions about what defines achievement in Jewish studies, emphasizing the balance between collective standards and individual progress.

"The Controversialist: Arguments with Everyone, Left Right and Center" by Martin Peretz is a book that explores the life and influence of the author, who bought The New Republic magazine in 1974.