for Thursday, April 24, 2025

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0 Politics Israel

A Palestinian leader just gave Trump an unprecedented opening to pursue peace

Dan Perry in Forward

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has made a bold move by publicly condemning Hamas for its role in perpetuating the conflict in Gaza, labeling them with harsh words and demanding their disarmament and handover of hostages.

0 Politics Education

NIH bans grants for schools that boycott Israeli companies

Grace Gilson in Forward

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has implemented a new policy barring colleges and universities from receiving research funding if they boycott Israeli companies.

0 Politics Antisemitism

After outcry, Cornell president cancels pro-Palestinian performer chosen for campus concert

Grace Gilson in Forward

Cornell University canceled R&B singer Kehlani's performance at its Slope Day concert due to backlash from Jewish students and organizations over her previous anti-Israel statements and social media activity.

0 Politics Antisemitism

How Ukraine became to the far-right what Israel is to the left

Simone Rodan-Benzaquen in Forward

In a detailed analysis by Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, the ideological battlegrounds involving Ukraine and Israel are explored, revealing how each country is used by opposing political extremes to project broader worldviews.

0 Politics Communities

Will the next pope speak Hebrew? A Jewish guide to the cardinals who could succeed Francis

Ben Sales in JTA

Following the death of Pope Francis, attention turns to the conclave in the Vatican, where a new pope will be elected.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Contentious Alliances and the Hostile State of Middle East Studies

Sharon S. Nazarian in Moment

The article delves into the controversial dynamics of Middle East studies and the broader political alliances surrounding antisemitism and Israeli politics.

0 Politics Education

How Trump's attacks on the university target what has made America great for Jews

Suzanne Nossel in Forward

Amid rising antisemitism on American campuses and broader societal tensions following the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Trump administration has targeted universities, accusing them of allowing antisemitic environments.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Jew in Canada's Political Turmoil

Future of Jewish

As Canada prepares for its 2025 federal election, the Jewish community is significantly impacted by the changing political landscape.

0 Politics Communities

Boim lawsuit targets American Muslims for Palestine’s Hamas ties

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider

The Boim family, whose son David was killed by Hamas in 1996, continues their long legal struggle for justice.

0 Politics Israel

The Only Real Option for Israel in Gaza

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

In the article, Joshua Hoffman argues that Israel has no viable alternative but to maintain control over Gaza, rejecting recent ceasefire proposals as inadequate and dangerous.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

An elite Jewish society at Yale fractures over its director’s embrace of Itamar Ben-Gvir

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Shabtai, a Jewish society at Yale University known for its diverse exchange of ideas, faces internal turmoil after its director, Rabbi Shmully Hecht, announced plans to host Itamar Ben-Gvir, a controversial far-right Israeli minister.

0 Communities Israel

Introducing Israel’s 21st Century Pioneers

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines

Roee Azizi, a 28-year-old Israeli, responded to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack with a personal call to action, founding the community project 'Hinenu.'

0 Communities Leadership

Michigan attorney Michael Kramer, 82, put family and community first

Suzanne Kurtz Sloan in JTA

Michael Kramer, a beloved Michigan attorney and philanthropist, passed away at 82, leaving behind a legacy of deep dedication to family and community.

0 Communities Israel

Beinish Day

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin reflects on the poignant and vibrant experience of his son's draft day into the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as part of the beinishim program, a unique pathway for religious students who balance military service with yeshiva study.

0 Communities Leadership

Ralph (Raphael) Zucker // Inspired by Somerset Development

Nesanel Gantz in Ami

Ralph Zucker, CEO of Inspired by Somerset Development, is reshaping suburban real estate with his unique metroburb concept.

Israel ›

0 Israel Holocaust

The greatest memorial to the Holocaust is not a museum. It’s Israel.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman argues that the greatest memorial to the Holocaust is not a physical monument but the modern State of Israel itself.

Culture ›

0 Culture Food

Miami hummus hotspot Motek is heading to NYC

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Motek, a rapidly expanding chain of kosher-style Mediterranean restaurants originally from Miami, is set to bring its unique flare to New York City with five new locations.

0 Culture Education

This New Podcast Features the Autistic Jewish Character My Kids and I Needed

Alli Thresher in Kveller

Alli Thresher, director of digital content for PJ Library, shares the creation journey of a new podcast aimed at representing diverse Jewish stories, particularly focusing on featuring nuanced autistic characters.

0 Culture Jewish Law

I’m half-Jewish, but my Jewish life is as full as it gets

Danielle Wolpert in JTA

Navigating Jewish identity as the child of a Jewish father and non-Jewish mother, Danielle Wolpert shares her journey of embracing Judaism through active participation in youth groups like BBYO and NFTY.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Culture

Josh Peck, Jennifer Garner and Billy Porter Join Holocaust Survivors For a Special Photoshoot

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Prominent celebrities including Jennifer Garner, Josh Peck, and Billy Porter participated in a poignant photoshoot with Holocaust survivors, aimed at keeping their stories alive through the project "Borrowed Spotlight" by Bryce Thompson.

Education ›

0 Education Holocaust

Only in NY: This Bronx high school has its own Holocaust museum

Gabriel Fassler in JTA

The Bronx High School of Science, renowned for its distinguished alumni, also houses the unique Stuart S. Elenko Collection Holocaust Museum and Studies Center, making it the only public high school in the U.S. with a Holocaust museum.

0 Education Torah

Remembering Rav Meir Mazuz zt”l

Ami Magazine in Ami

Rav Meir Nissim Mazuz, a revered Torah scholar and educator, is remembered for his profound impact on Torah study and his unique Iyun Tunisai approach, emphasizing rigorous analysis and independent learning.

0 Education Antisemitism

California school board members accused of antisemitism during contentious meeting

Grace Gilson in Forward

At a Pajaro Valley Unified School District meeting, two board members made comments perceived as antisemitic, sparking calls for an apology from the Anti-Defamation League.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Holocaust

In ‘Andor’ season 2, a Wannsee Conference reference, and a new sort of space Jew

PJ Grisar in Forward

Andor's season two premiere delves into deeper historical allegories by drawing explicit parallels with the infamous Wannsee Conference, where the Nazis discussed the Holocaust's implementation.

Literature ›

0 Literature Gender/Identity

Did this Jewish literary titan have the right idea about Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling after all?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward

Harold Bloom, a notable Jewish literary critic, originally criticized J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series for its lack of imaginative depth, comparing it unfavorably to classic literature.

0 Literature History

Nifrad MiKayin: A Story of Ancient Israel

Shira Eliaser in Lehrhaus

Shira Eliaser explores the ancient biblical narrative of Yael from the Book of Judges, offering a creative retelling that delves into the character's origins and motivations.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics Holocaust

The profound Yom HaShoah lesson we desperately need to remember under Trump

Tamar Manasseh in Forward

Tamar Manasseh reflects on how her childhood experiences of Yom HaShoah taught her the universality of suffering and the importance of empathy in today's polarized world.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

Divorcing Amicably

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami

Isaac Gruenebaum, a New York State court-certified mediator and expert in conflict resolution, discusses his approach to mediating divorces.

Food ›

0 Food Ethics

Crunchy Sweet Potato Fritters

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table

In a recent entry on "The Jewish Table," Leah Koenig combines her passion for Jewish culinary traditions with a commitment to sustainability by sharing a recipe for Crunchy Sweet Potato Fritters—a dish inspired by environmental awareness in honor of Earth Day.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Torah

What Counts The Most

Jewdicious

Exploring the dichotomy between secular and Torah perspectives on knowledge, the article contrasts Isaac Newton's view of knowledge as cumulative with the Torah's teaching that peak understanding was reached at Sinai.

0 Philosophy Politics

A call for catalytic capital to rebuild Israel

eJewishPhilanthropy

In light of recent crises, there's a renewed call for 'catalytic capital' to revitalize vulnerable areas in Israel, going beyond military resilience to economic reinvigoration.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

Erasing history: How Holocaust denial and distortion is fueling antisemitism

eJewishPhilanthropy

Amid rising antisemitism, Marina Rosenberg of the Anti-Defamation League highlights how Holocaust denial and distortion continue to fuel anti-Jewish sentiments, as revealed by the ADL's Global 100 survey.

History ›

0 History Politics

Pyramid Scheme // Egypt’s in arrears to its former Jewish citizens

Avi Shafran in Ami

Jews in Egypt endured systematic persecution from the mid-20th century, leading to the expulsion of most of the 40,000-strong community.

0 History Communities

This Jewish New Yorker survived the Holocaust and the Hungarian Revolution, and is still helping others today

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward

Susan Kalev, an 80-year-old Holocaust survivor and social worker in Washington Heights, New York, reflects on her life journey from Budapest to America.

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