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NC governor race: Mark Robinson called himself 'black NAZI'

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 19 Sep

The North Carolina governor race has intensified after a report revealed inflammatory comments from Republican candidate Mark Robinson, current Lieutenant Governor.

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A Savannah Poet

Richard Kreitner in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul

In "A Savannah Poet," author Jason K. Friedman shares his journey of uncovering the intriguing story of Gratz Cohen, the son of a prominent Jewish figure in Savannah, Georgia, during the Civil War era.

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Parashah of the week: Beha’alotecha

Jewish Chronicle · 20 Jun

The Behaalotecha parashah delves into the challenges faced by the Israelites in the desert, highlighting their complaints and false nostalgia despite escaping slavery in Egypt.

0 History Politics

Condoleezza Rice: Juneteenth Is Our Second Independence Day. Plus. . .

Oliver Wiseman in The Free Press · 19 Jun

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reflects on the significance of Juneteenth, marking the day the last slaves in the Confederacy were freed in Galveston Bay, Texas, in 1865.

0 Jewish Law Culture

When Torah Principles Confront Western Sensibilities - Ohad Fedida

The Habura · 16 Jun

Ohad Fedida discusses the conflicts that arise when Western values clash with Torah principles, examining historical, cultural, and moral contexts to propose a balanced approach.

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'Inside the NBA' was good for the Jews

Louis Keene in Forward · 23 May

The article discusses the impact of TNT's 'Inside the NBA' show, particularly in handling sensitive topics like the controversy involving NBA star Kyrie Irving sharing conspiracy theories.

0 History Philosophy

#188 - Challenges & Lessons of Egyptology

Jewish History Uncensored · 25 Apr

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the complexities of interpreting ancient Egyptian history, highlighting the challenges with their documentation, which is often tied to religious beliefs such as Avoda Zara.

0 History Holidays

What Passover Is Really About

Sam Hilt in Future of Jewish · 21 Apr

The essay discusses the significance of Passover, a holiday celebrating the Jews' release from enslavement in Egypt as recounted in the book of Exodus.

0 Education Israel

"Let Us Deal Wisely with Them"

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 19 Apr

The text discusses the cyclical nature of Jewish existence, focusing on the story of Passover as a central narrative in Judaism.

0 History Antisemitism

The end of history and the donning of the kittel

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 15 Apr

In this piece, Mark Charendoff reflects on the concept of history as explored by Francis Fukuyama's "The End of History?" and its relevance to current events in the Jewish context.

0 Music Culture

You should probably be aware of that Purim song’s racist backstory

Louis Keene in Forward · 20 Mar

Louis Keene discusses the problematic origins of a popular Purim melody, Mishenichnas Adar, which is sung to the tune of the folk song "Pick A Bale of Cotton," originally of African American origin and including offensive lyrics related to slavery.

0 History Politics

First They Came for My People, Then They Came for the Jews

Simon Deng in Tablet · 22 Jan

Simon Aban Deng, a survivor of slavery in Sudan, shares his story and draws parallels between the suffering of his people and the recent attack on a music festival in Israel by Hamas.

0 Holocaust History

‘Origin’ story: How Ava DuVernay’s new movie connects the Holocaust, slavery and caste

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 19 Jan

The movie "Origin," directed by Ava DuVernay and based on Isabel Wilkerson's book "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents," explores the connections between the Holocaust, slavery, and caste systems.

0 Torah Philosophy

Parashah of the week: Va’era

Rabbi Daniel Silverstein in Jewish Chronicle · 11 Jan

The Parashah Vaera discusses the significance of the Hebrew word "ruach," meaning breath, wind, and spirit, in relation to our psychological and spiritual well-being.

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JCC cancels slavery-focused talk by Jewish author + Biden picks new ambassador to Israel

BCohen in Forward · 6 Sep 2023

A Jewish author, Rachel Beanland, had a talk at a JCC in Florida canceled because her novel mentions slavery, which goes against new state laws limiting discussions on race in schools.

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A Florida JCC canceled a Jewish author’s talk because her novel mentions slavery

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 5 Sep 2023

A Jewish author, Rachel Beanland, had her talk at a Florida JCC canceled because her book, "The House Is On Fire," mentions slavery.

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Not just a second Passover: Juneteenth’s unfinished journey

RWashingtom in Forward · 16 Jun 2023

Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, should not be compared to the Jewish holiday of Passover.

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One of history's great artists may have had Jewish ancestry — is that why he freed his enslaved protege?

Talya Zax in Forward · 13 Apr 2023

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibit on the life and work of Juan de Pareja, a 17th-century Spanish artist who was formerly enslaved by Diego Velázquez, another prominent artist of the time.

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Leonardo da Vinci Was Jewish

Marc Weitzmann in Tablet · 4 Apr 2023

A new book by historian Carlo Vecce suggests that Leonardo da Vinci's mother, Caterina, was a Circassian Jew who was abducted as a teenager and sold as a sex slave multiple times before being freed in Florence at age 15.

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Why Do We Destroy Our Hametz?

Raphael Magarik in Jewschool · 30 Mar 2023

The tradition of getting rid of hametz (leavened products) for Passover has its roots in the story of Joseph in the Bible.

0 History Education

Juneteenth story is marred by myth that Blacks didn’t know they were free

Robin Washington in Forward · 13 Jun 2022

The article by Robin Washington, published by the Forward, challenges the widely-held myth surrounding Juneteenth, which is often believed to mark the day that enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, first learned of their freedom in 1865.

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American Freedom Is Greater Than Slavery and Ends in Death

David Mikics in Tablet · 10 May 2022

The author discusses different perspectives on freedom from various American authors from the Civil War era.

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The Jews Who Didn’t Leave Egypt

Alana Newhouse in Tablet · 14 Apr 2022

The author reflects on the story of the Jews who chose not to leave Egypt during the exodus and draws parallels to contemporary issues.

0 Holidays Communities

Rabbi Aaron Levy

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 10 Apr 2022

Rabbi Aaron Levy from Makom Creative Downtown Judaism in Toronto discusses Passover, freedom, slavery, and the significance of the Passover meal (Seder) on the podcast "Not That Kind of Rabbi."

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An Israelite with Egyptian Principles

Paul Finkelman in Jewish Review of Books · 28 Dec 2021

Judah Philip Benjamin was the first American Jew to serve in a president's cabinet.

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