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0 Politics Culture

Gaza and Trump have left the Jewish community at war with itself — and me with a bad case of alienation

Lucinda Rosenfeld in Forward

Lucinda Rosenfeld's opinion piece explores the deepening rift within the Jewish community concerning Israel's actions in Gaza and the influence of U.S. politics, particularly under Trump.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Can you be feminist and pro-Hamas? The Left thinks so.

Z.E. Silver in Future of Jewish

Z.E. Silver critically explores how certain leftist ideologies, influenced by Edward Said's concept of Orientalism, lead some to paradoxically support Hamas and reject Western values under the guise of opposing imperialism and promoting feminism.

0 Politics Communities

Chicago mayor donned keffiyeh for Arab Heritage Month event, sparking outcry from Jewish groups

Grace Gilson in JTA

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced backlash from Jewish communities for wearing a keffiyeh at an Arab Heritage Month event, a symbol that many associate with recent anti-Israel sentiments, especially following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.

0 Politics Communities

Trump administration restores student visas, but impact on pro-Palestinian protesters is unclear

Grace Gilson in Forward

The Justice Department has reversed its decision to cancel hundreds of student visas, responding to legal challenges and criticism, including from Jewish organizations.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Deborah Lipstadt says Trump’s campus antisemitism crackdown has ‘gone way too far’

Grace Gilson in JTA

Deborah Lipstadt, the U.S. Antisemitism Envoy under the Biden administration, critiques elements of the Trump administration's approach to combating antisemitism on college campuses, specifically citing issues with due process regarding arrests and policy overreach.

0 Politics Culture

Waiting for Ben-Gvir in Brooklyn: A Thursday-night cholent tradition takes a political turn

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA

The recent visit of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to Brooklyn took an unexpected turn at Essen New York Deli, where the Thursday-night tradition of enjoying cholent coincided with Ben-Gvir's controversial appearance.

0 Politics Israel

Trump's hasty approach to an Iran deal could be a big problem for Israel

Alex Lederman in Forward

President Donald Trump's push for a rapid new nuclear deal with Iran poses significant risks for Israel, as it might lead to a hasty agreement that strengthens Iran's regime without fully dismantling its nuclear capabilities.

0 Politics Communities

Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to a Jewish society at Yale exposed deep rifts between US Jews

Rob Eshman in Forward

Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to speak at a Jewish group near Yale University ignited significant controversy, exposing deep divisions within the American Jewish community regarding Israel and campus politics.

0 Politics Education

AJC searches for a middle ground on Trump’s campus antisemitism moves, CEO Ted Deutch says

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

The American Jewish Committee (AJC), led by CEO Ted Deutch, is navigating a complex landscape in response to the Trump administration's policies on campus antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

In NYC, Itamar Ben-Gvir says he’s changed — and wants ‘the Trump plan’ in Gaza

Ben Sales in JTA

Israeli far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, currently Israel's national security minister, visited NYC amid heavy protests to promote controversial policies, including those inspired by former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Gaza Strip.

0 Politics Communities

Long Island synagogue cancels Ben-Gvir talk amid wide tensions over whether to host him

Andrew Lapin in Forward

Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's right-wing national security minister, experienced mixed reactions during his stateside visit, where several Jewish institutions canceled his planned appearances.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust Culture

At the Mercy of the Museum: Memory Construction and the Harm of Holocaust Museums

Ramona Saft in New Voices

Ramona Saft's exploration of Holocaust museums, particularly the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, critiques how these institutions construct memory.

0 Holocaust History

Latvia again closes case against ‘Butcher of Riga,’ tied to mass murder of Jews

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Herbert Cukurs, a key figure in the Nazi-aligned Arajs Kommando responsible for mass murders during World War II, has once again seen legal charges dropped against him in Latvia.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

On his first trip to Auschwitz, New Jersey governor urges vigilance against rising antisemitism

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, on his first visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, participated in the March of the Living to honor Holocaust Remembrance Day.

0 Holocaust Communities

Survivors of the Holocaust and Oct. 7 embrace at Auschwitz, marking annual March of the Living

Deborah Danan in Forward

At the annual March of the Living, Holocaust and recent hostage survivors gathered at Auschwitz to commemorate their shared resilience.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

The invitation said, ‘No Jews.’ The response from campus officials, at least, was real.

Grace Gilson in JTA

In Savannah, Georgia, a party invitation circulating on social media, featuring the antisemitic phrase 'No Jews,' prompted immediate action from Jewish leaders at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and local organizations.

0 Antisemitism Holocaust

From the Newsletter | Abe Foxman and Howard Lutnick: One’s Confident, the Other’s Concerned

Jennifer Bardi in Moment

At a recent Yom HaShoah ceremony at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Abe Foxman, former head of the Anti-Defamation League, expressed concerns about rising antisemitism, especially on college campuses and through social media algorithms that spread extremist views.

0 Antisemitism History

Islam's antisemitic roots run deep.

Elaine Ellinger in Future of Jewish

Elaine Ellinger examines the roots of antisemitic sentiment within Islamic doctrine, suggesting that a significant portion of the Koran is critical of Jews, dating back to early conflicts in the time of Muhammad.

Television/Film ›

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Emile Hirsch Stars in New Movie About Israeli Artist and Holocaust Survivor Joseph Bau

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

"Bau, Artist at War" is a new film starring Emile Hirsch, portraying the life of Holocaust survivor and Israeli artist Joseph Bau.

0 Television/Film Culture

Is ‘Kugel,’ the Prequel to ‘Shtisel,’ Worth the Watch?

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Kugel, the prequel to the celebrated Israeli series Shtisel, offers viewers a new perspective on two familiar characters, Nuchem and Libbi Shtisel, set in the Orthodox Jewish community of Antwerp, Belgium.

0 Television/Film History

Funding ‘Gangsters vs. Nazis’: A journey

eJewishPhilanthropy

Executive producer Bruce David Klein discusses the production of a documentary film about Jewish gangsters who combated American Nazis in the lead-up to World War II, a historically rich story based on a best-selling book.

Communities ›

0 Communities Torah

The Passing of Sheldon Kirshner, a True Iconoclast

Emes Ve-Emunah

Sheldon Kirshner was celebrated as a larger-than-life figure whose sudden passing on Pesach left a substantial void in both his family and wider community.

0 Communities Education

Interfaith couples: From observers to active participants in Jewish life

eJewishPhilanthropy

Interfaith couples often face challenges in integrating into Jewish life, feeling like outsiders in an insiders' community.

History ›

0 History Holocaust

In Germany, a Jewish family is reunited with a treasured family object — but also a sense of exile

Gabrielle Rossmer Gropman in Forward

In recent years, efforts have been made to return looted Jewish silver objects, such as kiddush cups, to their rightful heirs.

Culture ›

0 Culture Education

Fiddler's Urgent Warning for Jews

Sam Mitzmann in Future of Jewish

Sam Mitzmann's essay delves into the lessons from "Fiddler on the Roof," highlighting the pitfalls of complacency in Jewish tradition and identity.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Israel

From Jerusalem to the Vatican: Cardinal Pizzaballa emerges as a contender for the papacy

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, emerges as a noteworthy contender for the papacy following the death of Pope Francis.

Literature ›

0 Literature Holocaust

‘We Were The Lucky Ones’ Author Georgia Hunter Tells an Incredible New Holocaust Tale

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Georgia Hunter's novel, originally a personal exploration of her Holocaust-surviving grandfather's past, became the acclaimed novel and TV show "We Were the Lucky Ones."

Israel ›

0 Israel Politics

‘Let the Truth Come Out’

Maayan Hoffman in Hadassah

In a moving account, the story reveals the devastating impact of the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on the Nahal Oz base in southern Israel, which resulted in the tragic deaths of soldiers, including 16 young female observers.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

Could changes at the FDA call the kosher status of milk into question? Many are asking.

Philissa Cramer in Forward

The recent suspension of federal testing of commercially produced milk by the FDA sparked concerns among kosher-observant Jews about its implications for the kosher status of milk.

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