Tag: Jewish Identity

At the Z3 conference, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the theme of "One People, Two Centers, Three Opinions."
Jewish weddings have evolved over time to include customs like the chuppah and breaking a glass, adapting to modern trends such as egalitarianism and same-sex marriage.
Jewish teens are using TikTok to express their identity, culture, and humor, sharing videos ranging from Jewish rituals and traditions to light-hearted jokes about being Jewish.
The Letter of the Eighteen, written by 18 religious Jewish families in the Soviet republic of Georgia in 1969, was a bold plea to emigrate to Israel rooted in Jewish peoplehood and connection to the land.
Fifty years ago, the Soviet Zionist movement, known in America as the refuseniks movement, sparked a significant resurgence of Jewish identity when 18 religious Jewish families from Georgia appealed to Israel and the United Nations in 1969 to facilitate their emigration to Israel.
The text discusses the need for a more holistic approach to assessing success in Judaic Studies classrooms in Jewish day schools.
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, a multifaceted public figure, explores her Jewish heritage, shaped in part by her father's Holocaust survival story.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss various significant topics including whether Benny Gantz should break his promise not to serve with Benjamin Netanyahu, the role of humanities in a Jewish state, and the trend of Rabbis sending people for DNA tests to verify Jewish heritage.
In a Jewish-themed podcast episode titled "The It's All About the Benjamins Edition," hosts discuss Benny Gantz potentially breaking his promise not to serve with Benjamin Netanyahu, the role of humanities in a Jewish state, and the trend of rabbis sending people for DNA tests to verify Jewish ancestry.
The text discusses different perspectives on Jewish identity and the relationship between Israel and the diaspora.
The article discusses Bernie Sanders' Jewish identity and his reluctance to emphasize it in his political career, despite growing pressure to do so.
Simon Rawidowicz's essay "Israel: The Ever-Dying People" reflects on the Jewish historical tendency to fear disappearing while paradoxically surviving.
Bari Weiss, a New York Times editor from Pittsburgh, was prompted to write "How to Fight Anti-Semitism" after the deadly shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue.
The article discusses the phenomenon of Modern Orthodox teenagers leaving halakhic observance, attributing it not to mere rebellion but to a rationalist perspective that challenges the truth claims of Jewish law.
In episode 194 of the podcast 'Unorthodox,' two Jewish guests are featured.
The author reflects on his journey as a writer, admitting to early aspirations to imitate literary giants like Henry James, even though it took him until almost 40 to write his first novel due to self-imposed obstacles and a reluctance to face his Jewish identity and heritage in his writing.
The season one finale of Adventures in Jewish Studies delves into the complexities of Jewish identity and whiteness in America, highlighting the historical journey of Ashkenazi Jews from being marginalized as victims of anti-Semitism and white supremacy to later assimilating into mainstream white America and experiencing privilege.
In episode 193 of the podcast "Unorthodox," actress Michaela Watkins discusses her Jewish identity, her work portraying Jewish and non-Jewish characters, and her engagement with Judaism through the organization Reboot.
Jennifer Pastiloff, a popular yoga teacher and writer, is known for her exceptional listening skills, despite being profoundly deaf.
Many Israelis only connect with Judaism when they come to America due to feeling overwhelmed by religious coercion in Israel, leading them to explore their Jewish identity and practice more openly abroad.
The text discusses the historical roots of anti-Semitism, particularly focusing on the origins of anti-Jewish sentiment in ancient Alexandria, where Jews excelled in various fields and faced backlash from the Greek community.
Alter Druyanov, a Russian Jew and Zionist, compiled a three-volume book of Jewish jokes in Hebrew, showcasing the humor of Jewish folklore with some jokes revolving around stereotypes like hypochondria.
Rabbis have historically faced challenges during the summer months as congregants often prioritize leisure activities over religious duties.
President Trump criticized comedian Jon Stewart in 2013 on Twitter, referring to him by his birth name, Jonathan Leibowitz, which was perceived by some as invoking Stewart's Judaism.
Yiddish has become an official minority language in Sweden due to its historical presence in the country since the 18th century and its connection to the Jewish community.