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Tag: North American Jews

0 Antisemitism Culture

The Students Doth Protest Too Much

Bonjour Chai · 7 Mar

Journalists Avi Finegold, Phoebe Maltz Bovy, and Gabby Deutch analyze whether the portrayal of antisemitism since October 7 matches the dire imagery found in recent high-profile articles and discuss how Jews can maintain joy and community amid increasing tensions.

0 Culture Politics

Normie Jewisons

Bonjour Chai · 26 Jan

Marc Tracy from the New York Times joins Bonjour Chai to discuss the concept of diasporism, a Jewish movement seeing a rise particularly post-October 7th, focusing on Jews distancing themselves from Zionism.

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Israel at War: How Young Olim Are Making a Difference

Batsheva Moskowitz in Jewish Action · 3 Dec 2023

This article discusses the response of young olim (immigrants) living in Israel during times of war.

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This war is just even though it’s brutal. Jewish leaders need to be ready to defend it

Nora Berman in Forward · 17 Oct 2023

The author, Yehuda Kurtzer, describes the current situation in Israel as a just war against Hamas, and emphasizes the importance of standing in solidarity with the Israeli people.

0 Politics Leadership

What Matters Now to authors Yossi Klein Halevi, Daniel Gordis and Matti Friedman

What Matters Now · 7 Sep 2023

Amidst Israel's judicial and political tumult, authors Yossi Klein Halevi, Daniel Gordis, and Matti Friedman emphasize the critical role of concerned North American Jews in preserving Israeli democracy.

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Reform Judaism Needs an Identity Beyond Israel - A major conference proposes to “re-charge” the movement by strengthening ties to the Jewish state, neglecting an opportunity to develop its unique religious vision.

David Regenspan in Jewish Currents · 30 May 2023

The Reform movement of Judaism in North America is facing a crisis, with decreasing funding and enrollment.

0 Israel Politics

‘The Zionist enterprise is in danger’: Why Charles Bronfman signed an open letter pushing back against Netanyahu

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 27 Feb 2023

Canadian philanthropist Charles Bronfman, known for creating the Birthright program, is among 15 individuals signing an open letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing concern over judicial reforms by the new government.

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Lovers of Israel, Take a Stand!

For Heaven's Sake · 5 Jan 2023

In this article, the authors highlight the struggle that North American Jews face in reconciling their love and commitment to Israel with the increasingly anti-democratic and problematic policies of the new Israeli government.

0 Israel Politics

Lovers of Israel, Take a Stand!

For Heaven's Sake · 5 Jan 2023

In a discussion about the relationship between North American Jews and Israel, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain delve into the challenge of balancing one's allegiance to Israel with liberal values in response to provocative and anti-democratic statements made by members of the new Israeli government.

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#50: Does Israel Still Matter?

For Heaven's Sake · 11 May 2022

In this episode of For Heaven's Sake, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the relevance of Israel to North American Jews in light of increasing ambivalence.

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Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 18 Aug 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has unexpectedly sparked a surge in aliyah (Jewish immigration to Israel) from North America.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Stephen Marche in Tablet · 2 Mar 2011

Stephen Marche's reflections in "Intertwined" reveal his personal journey within a Jewish family as a non-Jew, examining intermarriage's impact on Jewish identity today.