Robert Kraft

After spurning Columbia, Robert Kraft gives $1M to Yeshiva U to support transfer students

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 26 Jun

Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, has decided to donate $1 million to Yeshiva University to support transfer students in response to his withdrawal of support from Columbia University over concerns of antisemitism during pro-Palestinian protests.

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Robert Kraft’s foundation to air ad slamming antisemitism at campus protests during NBA playoffs

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 7 May

The Robert Kraft Foundation to Combat Antisemitism will air a 30-second ad during NBA playoff games condemning antisemitism at recent campus protests, displaying images of hate alongside peaceful protest visuals.

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Major Jewish funder steps back as Columbia University rocked by anti-Israel protests

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 22 Apr

Jewish billionaire donor Robert Kraft announced he would stop supporting Columbia University following anti-Israel protests on campus, leading to safety concerns and all classes being moved online.

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Audience & Antisemitism: February Round-Up

Moment in Moment · 29 Feb

In a February roundup on antisemitism, it was noted that Bill Maher chose not to air an interview with Kanye West due to the rapper's antisemitic rhetoric.

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‘Powerful’ or ‘Yikes’? How the internet reacted to the first-ever Super Bowl ad about antisemitism

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 13 Feb

The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism aired a 30-second ad during the Super Bowl titled "Silence," featuring Clarence B. Jones, the longtime advisor and speechwriter for Martin Luther King Jr.

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Israeli Dads Taken Hostage by Hamas Featured in Super Bowl Ad

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 12 Feb

A message from the Israeli government about Israeli dads held captive by Hamas was watched by millions during the Super Bowl.

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What is ‘Jewish hate’? Super Bowl ad leaves some confused

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 12 Feb

A 30-second advertisement shown during the Super Bowl, intended to condemn antisemitism, left some viewers confused due to the slogan "Stand Up To Jewish Hate."

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Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl ad about antisemitism to feature MLK speechwriter Clarence Jones

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 11 Feb

Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism will air an ad during Super Bowl LVIII featuring Clarence Jones, the former lawyer and advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the speechwriter of King's "I Have A Dream" speech.

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‘Silence is not an option’: Super Bowl ad on antisemitism to feature MLK speechwriter

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 9 Feb

Clarence B. Jones, a speechwriter and attorney for Martin Luther King Jr., will be featured in a Super Bowl ad sponsored by the Robert Kraft Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism.

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Jew Don't Belong

Bonjour Chai · 9 Feb

Amid rising anti-Semitism and controversial rebranding efforts by Jewish organizations, Avi and Phoebe discuss the role of marketing in Jewish identity and community relations.

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Jew Don't Belong

Bonjour Chai · 9 Feb

JewBelong's recent pivot to aggressively tackle antisemitism alongside Robert Kraft's prominent marketing efforts have sparked debate over the effectiveness and audience of such campaigns.

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Is the 2024 NHL All-Star Game the most Jewish one ever?

Menschwarmers · 1 Feb

Toronto hosts the NHL All-Star Weekend featuring notable participation of Jewish athletes, including the Hughes brothers and potentially Jeremy Swayman.

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Rabbi Michael Dolgin explains how the Oscars commercial on antisemitism was made in Canada

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 1 Feb

Rabbi Michael Dolgin stars in a Canadian-made commercial aimed at combating antisemitism, which dramatizes a true story of a bomb threat disrupting a bar mitzvah in Massachusetts.

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Rabbi Michael Dolgin explains how the Oscars commercial on antisemitism was made in Canada

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 1 Feb

Rabbi Michael Dolgin of Toronto's Temple Sinai discusses his role in a new ad aimed at combating antisemitism, which was filmed in Toronto and will air during the Oscars.

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Foundation to Combat Antisemitism to run 30-second Super Bowl ad

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 24 Jan

Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism will run a 30-second ad during Super Bowl LVIII, marking the first time a Super Bowl ad will focus on antisemitism.

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An Israeli flag football team forfeited a game on Shabbat. It won the European championship anyway.

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 6 Sep 2023

Israel's under-17 men's flag football team won the gold medal at the European Junior Flag Football Championships in Italy.

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S4E5 - Domantas Sabonis is about to become the NBA's biggest Jewish All Star

Menschwarmers · 20 Apr 2023

In a recent episode of "Menschwarmers," the focus is on Domantas Sabonis, the 26-year-old All-Star center for the Sacramento Kings, who is converting to Judaism to share his wife's faith.

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Will Robert Kraft's $25m ad campaign against antisemitism work?

ARosenfeld in Forward · 27 Mar 2023

Billionaire Jewish businessman Robert Kraft plans to spend $25 million on a public awareness campaign against antisemitism, flooding television airwaves with advertisements depicting hate against Jews.

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Sheldon Adelson Gave Record $5M For Trump’s Inauguration

Forward · 19 Apr 2017

Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson made a record $5 million donation to President Trump's inauguration committee, the largest contribution ever given for such an event.

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