Tag: Jewish Identity

The article challenges Franklin Foer's assertion in The Atlantic that the Golden Age of American Jews is ending due to a supposed rise in antisemitism and criticism of Israel.
Rabbi Jonah Zinn, the executive director of the University of Florida Hillel, emphasizes the heightened importance for young Jewish adults to visit Israel in light of rising antisemitism and the challenges faced by Jewish students on campuses.
In this personal narrative, Moishele Alfonso reflects on his experience of wearing a yarmulke in public amidst rising antisemitism.
The text criticizes film director Jonathan Glazer for his Oscars speech, where he distanced himself from his Jewish identity in relation to the conflict in Gaza, causing outrage in the Jewish community.
Jonathan Glazer, the director of "The Zone of Interest," used his Oscars acceptance speech to speak out against the occupation and dehumanization in Israel and Gaza.
Director Jonathan Glazer, accepting the Oscar for Best International Feature for "The Zone of Interest," spoke out against Israel's actions in Gaza, connecting the dehumanization in the conflict to the Holocaust themes in his film.
The text discusses the idea that the perceived "Golden Age" of Judaism has shifted and argues that the current era is the true Golden Age for Jews.
Larry David was recently spotted looking sad on a U.S. mailbox in Riverdale, reflecting the feelings of vulnerability, anger, and insecurity among Jews worldwide due to increasing anti-Semitism.
In response to the recent surge of antisemitism on college campuses and in public high schools, many students are embracing their Jewish identity more openly and actively.
The article discusses the evolving acceptance of wearing yarmulkes in professional settings, particularly in the author's experience working at law and accounting firms in New York City.
Kosha Dillz discusses embracing his Jewish identity through music and activism in a conversation with Joe Alterman.
The classic children's book "Madeline" by Ludwig Bemelmans features a Jewish doctor named Dr. Cohn who cares for Madeline when she is sick.
Kosha Dillz, also known as Rami Even-Esh, discusses his journey from being a Jewish rapper to becoming an Israel activist, emphasizing the importance of embracing his Jewish identity and using his music to unite people from diverse backgrounds.
Noah Feldman's new book, "To Be a Jew Today: A New Guide to God, Israel, and the Jewish People," delves into the complexities of being Jewish in America today amidst various disagreements within the Jewish community.
A young Israeli who was called up for reserve duty after the Oct. 7 terror attack in Israel reflects on the impact of his military service near the Lebanon border.
Adam Sandler, the famous actor and comedian, is celebrated for his Jewish identity and has become a prominent figure in Jewish culture through his humor, films, and music.
The article discusses David Stromberg's work translating Isaac Bashevis Singer's journalistic pieces for the Yiddish Forverts, shedding light on Singer's lesser-known contributions to journalism during the 1940s.
The text reflects on experiences of antisemitism in Guatemala, highlighting a childhood encounter with a boy who called the author "Israel" in a derogatory manner, reminiscent of Nazi practices of assigning Jewish names.
Gen Xia Ye Slosberg's poem "You See Me" explores the dehumanizing stereotypes faced by Asians, Latinx, and Black individuals in a white supremacist society and the Jewish community.
Jewish actor Ike Barinholtz, known for roles in TV and film comedies, won on Jeopardy! by answering a question about the ancient Roman poet Ovid in the Tournament of Champions, surpassing a Jewish studies professor from Philadelphia.
Georgia congressman Mike Collins, a GOP candidate, faced criticism for seeming to endorse an antisemitic social media post identifying a journalist as Jewish.
Georgia Republican Congressman Mike Collins faced criticism after appearing to endorse an antisemitic social media post.
This personal narrative explores the author's journey as an African American Jew navigating identity and acceptance within the Jewish community.
Novelist Amanda Craig discusses the complexities of her Jewish identity, reflecting on her upbringing as an atheist with Jewish roots and the realization of her heritage at age 13.
The text discusses the Israeli approach to external perceptions and challenges facing the Jewish community, particularly during the Israel-Hamas conflict.