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Former ADL chief Abe Foxman slams group for muted response to Trump’s MSG rally

JTA · 30 Oct

Abe Foxman, former head of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), criticized the organization's current leadership, particularly CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, for not directly condemning Donald Trump's controversial Madison Square Garden rally, which was seen as a display of antisemitism and other bigotries.

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ADL takes flak for failing to tie bigotry at Madison Square Garden rally to Trump

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 29 Oct

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) faces criticism for its response to a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, which was marked by bigotry and racist remarks against various minority groups.

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Trump’s MSG rally features pledges to defend Israel — and draws accusations of antisemitism

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 29 Oct

Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden has sparked significant controversy by intertwining pro-Israel rhetoric with elements that many critics say are antisemitic.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Approaching the Finish Line

Nathan Guttman in Moment · 28 Oct

Nathan Guttman discusses the complex dynamics shaping the U.S. presidential election, focusing on Donald Trump's unconventional campaign decisions and their implications for Jewish voters.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally to feature Tucker Carlson, who recently hosted Holocaust denier

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 27 Oct

Donald Trump's planned rally at Madison Square Garden has sparked controversy due to the participation of speakers like Tucker Carlson, who has been criticized for hosting a Holocaust denier.

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I'm a U.S. Navy veteran. Here's why I'm protesting Trump's Madison Square Garden rally

Ken Harbaugh in Forward · 25 Oct

Ken Harbaugh, a U.S. Navy veteran and former pilot, voices his protest against Donald Trump's planned rally at Madison Square Garden during the 2024 presidential campaign.

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Will Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally resemble a fascist one from 1939?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 10 Oct

Donald Trump is slated to hold a rally at Madison Square Garden, sparking comparisons to the notorious 1939 Nazi German-American Bund rally at the same venue.

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At Madison Square Garden, an Ishay Ribo concert becomes a moment of Jewish awakening

Dr. Mijal Bitton in JTA · 18 Sep

Ishay Ribo's concert at Madison Square Garden transcended a mere musical performance, becoming a profound moment of Jewish unity and spiritual awakening amidst ongoing grief.

0 Sports Israel

Separated after Oct. 7, an Israeli high school basketball team reunites in NYC

Julia Gergely in JTA · 23 May

An Israeli high school basketball team from the Eshkol Regional Council in Israel, who were separated after a tragic attack by Hamas, reunited in New York City for a 10-day trip organized by Project 24, a nonprofit aiming to help victims heal.

0 Sports Communities

Why the New York Knicks have won the hearts of Jewish New York — and basketball lovers everywhere

Mark Kornfeld in Forward · 6 May

The New York Knicks have a special place in the hearts of Jewish New Yorkers due to a historical connection between Judaism and Knicks basketball, symbolized by figures like coach Red Holzman.

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Ishay Ribo, Orthodox Israeli pop star, delivers rock concert-religious revival mashup at Madison Square Garden

BCohen in Forward · 5 Sep 2023

Israeli Orthodox pop star Ishay Ribo made history as the first Israeli to headline Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Ishay Ribo, Orthodox Israeli pop star, delivers rock concert-religious revival mashup at Madison Square Garden

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 5 Sep 2023

Israeli pop star Ishay Ribo, known for his blend of pop music and liturgical lyrics, delivered a unique concert experience at Madison Square Garden.

0 History Holidays

How an event at Madison Square Garden tried to rescue millions of Jews

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 24 Mar 2023

Eighty years ago, a large-scale initiative involved Hollywood and Broadway celebrities staging a series of pageants titled "We Will Never Die" to raise awareness and pressure the United States and its allies to address the Nazi genocide against Jews.

0 History Holocaust

‘A challenge to the soul of man’: 80 years ago, Hollywood stars pleaded for Europe’s Jews

Frederic J. Frommer in Forward · 20 Mar 2023

Eighty years ago, prominent Hollywood and Broadway stars staged a poignant pageant titled *We Will Never Die* at Madison Square Garden to urge the U.S. and allies to stop the Nazi genocide of European Jews.

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From Madison Square Garden to MetLife Stadium: Transformations in Daf Yomi Siyumim

Elli Fischer in Lehrhaus · 8 Jan 2020

The text discusses the evolution of Daf Yomi Siyumim over the past 30 years, highlighting significant changes in scale and cultural elements.

0 History Antisemitism

Hitler at the Garden

Thomas Doherty in Tablet · 20 Feb 2019

"A Night at the Garden" is a concise documentary capturing the chilling 1939 Nazi-themed rally by the German American Bund at Madison Square Garden, filled with propaganda, Nazi symbols, and anti-Semitic rhetoric.

0 Television/Film History

Marshall Curry Is Filming Cory Booker’s Presidential Run. But First, He Might Win An Oscar.

Forward · 2 Feb 2019

Marshall Curry's Oscar-nominated short film, "A Night at the Garden," explores the unsettling 1939 Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden, attended by 20,000 Americans who pledged allegiance to Hitler's ideals.

0 Sports Gender/Identity

Court Jew

Bethlehem Shoals in Tablet · 18 May 2011

The text discusses the figure of Jeff Van Gundy, a prominent basketball coach and broadcaster, often speculated to be Jewish due to his appearance, demeanor, and connections to the New York Knicks.

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City Game

Bethlehem Shoals in Tablet · 5 Apr 2011

The New York Knicks recently made the NBA playoffs after a long absence, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of an incident involving Charlie Ward making controversial remarks about Jews during a Bible study class.

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