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for Monday, April 21, 2025

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Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

How JCCs are meeting the moment in the fight against Jew-hatred

eJewishPhilanthropy

Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) across North America are increasingly playing a crucial role in combating antisemitism by leveraging their position as cultural, social, and educational hubs.

Leadership ›

0 Leadership Communities

We’re building the ark, one proud young Jew at a time

eJewishPhilanthropy

Aya Shechter emphasizes the need for a proactive rather than reactive approach to Jewish resilience, particularly in response to antisemitism.

Politics ›

0 Politics Communities

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin's article addresses the growing rift between the charedi and dati (national-religious) communities in Israel, particularly highlighting the frustration felt by dati individuals regarding the lack of charedi participation in military service.

0 Politics Israel

Cait Conley brings deep knowledge of Middle East, counterterrorism to NY-17 primary

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider

Cait Conley, a Democratic candidate vying for the 17th Congressional District in New York, leverages her extensive background in Middle East affairs and counterterrorism to stand out in the crowded primary race.

0 Politics Antisemitism

It’s not just Israel. They’re coming for Jesus too.

Karen Hunt aka KH Mezek in Future of Jewish

Karen Hunt's essay discusses various efforts to undermine Jewish and Christian symbols, emphasizing a perceived intersection between anti-Semitic and anti-Christian propaganda.

0 Politics Leadership

I first met Netanyahu in 1988. Here's how he became the most destructive leader in Israel's history

Dan Perry in Forward

Dan Perry, a veteran journalist, reflects on his long history of interactions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he critiques as a transformative yet ultimately destructive figure in Israel's political landscape.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Politics

The quirky new VC being guided by Jewish values

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Long Journey Ventures, a quirky venture capital firm in San Francisco, has embraced Jewish values in its latest fund, totaling $181,818,181.80—a nod to the Hebrew word for life, chai.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

‘F–k Israel’ message displayed at Coachella music festival and streamed to millions

JTA Staff in JTA

At Coachella, the Irish band Kneecap projected anti-Israel messages, including accusations of genocide against Israel and criticism of U.S. support.

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Torah

The smartest Jewish thinkers would call today’s religion heresy.

Lakewood From Afar in Future of Jewish

The essay explores a provocative thesis comparing the complex relationship between science and Jewish theology.