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0 Culture Education

The Jewish Governess

Lior Zoë Perets in Lehrhaus

The narrative recounts the unique situation of a Jewish governess, Miss Sarah Rosen, employed at Longhaven Manor, a household torn between her unconventional background and her teaching skills.

0 Culture Language

Yiddish in Texas: An unexpected language is still riding the bronco

Jake Schneider in Forward

Yiddish has a long-standing and vibrant history in Texas, despite the state's popularly perceived linguistic identity.

0 Culture Education

Meet Abby Roth: Ben Shapiro’s ‘Classically’ Conservative Sister

Jordan Poltorak in Moment

Abby Roth, known as Classically Abby, is the sister of conservative commentator Ben Shapiro.

Gender/Identity ›

0 Gender/Identity Communities

I refuse to be called a 'Jew of color.'

Mijal Bitton in Future of Jewish

Mijal Bitton reflects on her discomfort with the label "Jew of color," arguing that it often undermines the complexity of Jewish identity by imposing American racial binaries onto Jewish communities.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Gloria Steinem, 91 Today, Still Fighting

Jewdicious

Gloria Steinem, a trailblazer in American feminism, celebrates her 91st birthday.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

Oct. 7 victims sue Columbia student groups and protest leaders, alleging Hamas support

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

Nine individuals impacted by the October 7 assault by Hamas have filed a lawsuit against Columbia University student groups and several leaders, alleging these entities acted as propaganda arms for Hamas.

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0 Politics History

Mike Huckabee said there's 'no such thing as a Palestinian.' It's worth thinking about what that means

Rabbi Avi Shafran in Forward

Rabbi Avi Shafran reflects on former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's controversial claim that "there's no such thing as a Palestinian," exploring the historical and present appropriations of the term "Palestinian."

0 Politics Jewish Law

Would the Talmud have told Jeffrey Goldberg to stay in the Signal chat?

Mira Fox in Forward

The article delves into a provocative incident where Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, was inadvertently added to a classified Signal group chat discussing a U.S. military strike.

0 Politics Israel

Fetterman on Fire

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Senator John Fetterman's recent trip to Israel highlights his unwavering support for the Jewish state amidst growing contention within the Democratic Party.

0 Politics Israel

Who’s the Boss in Israel?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The longstanding debate over authority in Israel’s government is reaching a boiling point as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's administration moves to dismiss Shin Bet head Ronen Bar and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, raising questions about political influence over security and legal institutions.

0 Politics Israel

Are We Headed Back to October 6?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Israel is currently experiencing significant political turmoil, reminiscent of past tensions, due to the government's attempts to reform the judiciary and security leadership.

0 Politics Communities

Huckabee: Reform Opposition - Orthodox Support

Emes Ve-Emunah

Mike Huckabee's nomination as U.S. ambassador to Israel has exposed a stark divide between Reform and Orthodox Jewry.

0 Politics Israel

Mike Huckabee, in confirmation hearing to be ambassador to Israel, says he won’t run US policy there

Grace Gilson in JTA

During his confirmation hearing as the nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee emphasized that despite his personal support for Israel annexing the West Bank, his role would be to implement, not dictate, President Donald Trump's policies.

0 Politics Israel

‘We are People of the Book’: At Senate hearing, Mike Huckabee defends Christian Zionist beliefs and support for Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

Mike Huckabee, President Trump's nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Israel, faced Senate questioning regarding his strong Christian Zionist beliefs, which align closely with the Republican stance on Israeli policies, particularly concerning West Bank annexation.

0 Politics Communities

In New York City, 2 former allies divided by Trumpian style are vying to represent their Orthodox neighborhood

Ben Sales in JTA

Simcha Felder and Heshy Tischler, two prominent figures from Borough Park's Orthodox Jewish community, are contesting for a City Council seat in New York's 44th district.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Kitty Dukakis, dead at 88, was the first Jewish spouse of a US presidential candidate

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Kitty Dukakis, who passed away at 88, was a significant figure in American politics as the first Jewish spouse of a U.S. presidential candidate when her husband, Michael Dukakis, ran for president in 1988.

0 Politics Israel

What Jewish groups are saying ahead of Mike Huckabee’s confirmation hearing to be Israel ambassador

Ben Sales in JTA

Jewish groups present a range of opinions regarding Mike Huckabee's nomination as U.S. ambassador to Israel.

0 Politics Israel

World Jewry, Zionism and the State of Israel

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi Sid Schwarz discusses the historical and evolving relationship between world Jewry, the Zionist movement, and the State of Israel.

0 Politics Leadership

Black America and Israel: A strategic realignment of power and purpose

eJewishPhilanthropy

This article discusses the strategic realignment between Black America and Israel, emphasizing the shared struggles and potential for mutual empowerment.

0 Politics Antisemitism

There's a bleak historical explanation for why Columbia's capitulation to Trump is so concerning

Marianne Hirsch in Forward

Columbia University's recent compliance with demands from the Trump administration raises concerns reminiscent of historical instances where authoritarian regimes have imposed control over academic institutions, paralleling the concept of 'Gleichschaltung' from Nazi Germany.

0 Politics Israel

I can no longer forgive the Israeli Left.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman criticizes the Israeli Left for its response to the events of October 7th, accusing them of misdirecting blame towards Israel's leaders rather than acknowledging Hamas's role in the atrocities.

Communities ›

0 Communities Politics

These Modern Orthodox and observant Jews want to change their community’s conversation around the Gaza war

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

Amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, a group of Modern Orthodox and observant Jews are seeking to broaden the discourse within their community by organizing a series of talks and discussions featuring diverse perspectives, including those sympathetic to Palestinians.

0 Communities Leadership

Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, compassionate voice in the Orthodox world, dies in road accident at 43

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, a respected and compassionate figure in the Orthodox Jewish community, has tragically passed away at the age of 43 in a car accident.

Torah ›

0 Torah Communities

The Moment: Issue 1055

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The latest issue of Mishpacha Magazine highlights a unique Haggadah by Rabbi Moshe Hubner, which sheds light on gedolim who did not have children yet contributed significantly to Jewish learning and tradition.

Education ›

0 Education Ethics

“If My Child Is a Bully, Is It My Fault?”

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

The article explores whether a child's bullying behavior is a reflection of parental failure or home environment issues.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Food

Food for Thought

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, a prominent figure in the kashrus industry, shares intriguing insights and challenges from his extensive experience supervising kosher certifications.

0 Jewish Law History

Shabbat on the Lower East Side Through the Prism of an Early American Posek

Oran Zweiter in Lehrhaus

Rabbi Yosef Eliyahu Fried's Ohel Yosef, the first collection of rabbinic responsa printed in the U.S., offers valuable insights into early 20th-century Jewish life on New York's Lower East Side.

Literature ›

0 Literature Torah

To Save the World

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha

"The Last Slave" is a tale of redemption, evolving from Cindy Scarr's ambition to write an impactful novel about the Exodus story.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Culture

Leonard Bernstein faces his longtime rival in a new off-Broadway play

Chava Pearl Lansky in JTA

Last Call, a new off-Broadway play by Peter Danish, dramatizes the storied rivalry between legendary classical conductors Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Karajan.

0 Television/Film Culture

What was Barbra Streisand's autobiography doing in ‘The White Lotus’?

Louis Keene in Forward

In Season 3 of HBO's series The White Lotus, Jaclyn, an aging actress portrayed by Michelle Monaghan, is seen with Barbra Streisand's hefty autobiography at a Thai resort pool.

History ›

0 History Holocaust

The Long Shadow of Austria’s Nazi Past

Steven Feldman in Moment

Steven Feldman reflects on his journey to Linz, Austria, with familial ties to the Holocaust, exploring the persistent shadow of Nazi history in the city.

0 History Politics

Gaza is Jewish. Very Jewish.

Joshua Namm in Future of Jewish

Gaza has a long and rich Jewish history, often overlooked amidst contemporary political debates.

0 History Politics

Jeffrey Klein, 77, Mother Jones co-founder, saw ‘through line’ between investigative journalism and fighting antisemitism

Grace Gilson in JTA

Jeffrey Klein, co-founder of the progressive magazine Mother Jones, is remembered for his contribution to investigative journalism and his commitment to Jewish values, despite rarely discussing his Jewish identity publicly.

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