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Tag: Liberal Jews

0 Politics Culture

Once again, I'm an outsider in America — like liberal Jews always were

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 7 Nov

Jay Michaelson reflects on his enduring sense of being an outsider in America, especially in the context of recent political developments.

0 Communities Politics

At an Upper West Side synagogue, Jews gather to ‘sit shiva’ following Trump’s win

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 7 Nov

At Congregation Bnai Jeshurun on the Upper West Side, members and guests gathered for a post-election event, transformed into a time of communal mourning, akin to sitting shiva, following Donald Trump's presidential victory.

0 Culture Politics

Talking Ta-Nehisi Coates with Karol Markowicz

Unorthodox · 16 Oct

The episode features journalist Karol Markowicz discussing Ta-Nehisi Coates's book 'The Message' and its perceived anti-Israel bias due to his oversight in engaging with Israeli voices.

0 Politics Antisemitism

'Outrageous and dangerous’: Jewish groups blast Trump after he said Jews would bear blame if he loses

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 20 Sep

Former President Donald Trump has been sharply criticized by various American Jewish organizations after suggesting that Jews could be blamed if he loses the upcoming election.

0 Politics Communities

It's time for liberal Jews to shake off the dust, arise, and save democracy

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 16 Jul

Amidst a challenging political landscape in 2024, journalist Jay Michaelson urges liberal Jews to prioritize self-care, recognize the unpredictable nature of politics drawing parallels to Jewish traditions like Purim, and maintain resilience in the face of potential adversity should Trump win.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Our False Partners

Natan Sharansky in Tablet · 19 Dec 2023

The author argues that left-wing antisemitism, fueled by a powerful ideology found in social media and academia, poses the greatest threat to the Jewish people.

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How Oct. 7 is reshaping the Zionist — and anti-Zionist — left in the US

Nora Berman in Forward · 30 Nov 2023

The events of October 7th have had significant impacts on the Zionist and anti-Zionist left in the US.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Opinion | Coronavirus is deepening the divide between Orthodox and liberal Jews

Forward · 12 Apr 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has intensified differences between Orthodox and liberal Jews, with some liberal Jews expressing frustration over the perceived lack of compliance with public health guidelines by certain Orthodox communities.

0 Israel Politics

The “Pile of Stones” Edition

Promised Podcast · 29 Jun 2017

In this edition, Noah, Don, and Miriam Herschlag from Times of Israel discuss various significant topics, including Israel reducing electricity to Gaza, the attention given to victims of terrorist attacks versus other issues, and the ongoing controversy surrounding egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall.