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0 Antisemitism Sports

‘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.

0 Politics Antisemitism

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.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Here's why the Super Bowl ads about Jesus, antisemitism and the Israeli hostages didn't work

Mira Fox in Forward · 12 Feb

Super Bowl ads addressing serious topics like antisemitism, Jesus, and Israeli hostages were generally unsuccessful because they came across as sanctimonious and moralizing.

0 Politics Culture

Superbowling for Dollars

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 12 Feb

The episode delves into recent political and cultural developments, including reactions to the Super Bowl ads, especially Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial ad, and current polling on political figures.

0 Antisemitism Politics

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.

0 Antisemitism History

‘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.

0 Culture Antisemitism

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.

0 Sports Culture

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.

0 Antisemitism Israel

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.

0 Politics Culture

The Balloon Story Gets More Unnerving

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 13 Feb 2023

A podcast discusses three additional incidents where American missiles shot down unidentified flying objects, raising questions about whether it is worse if the government knew about these incidents and is now lying, or if it knew nothing and is struggling to understand.

0 Sports Television/Film

Bonus Episode: Super Bowl & Beyond - with Mike Tanenbaum

Call Me Back · 11 Feb 2023

This episode features a conversation with Mike Tannenbaum, a former NFL executive and current ESPN analyst, focusing on the Super Bowl, NFL team strategies, and the business of football.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

What does the Torah say about betting on the Super Bowl? + Why there will be a Jesus ad during the game

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 10 Feb 2023

The Torah does not explicitly address betting on the Super Bowl, but many rabbis disapprove of gambling, citing Talmudic teachings that frown upon it, though recreational betting may be viewed differently than professional gambling.

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'He Gets Us' ads are selling Jesus at the Super Bowl. Who is buying?

Mira Fox in Forward · 8 Feb 2023

The He Gets Us campaign, a nondenominational Christian campaign, is running two ads during the Super Bowl in an attempt to make Jesus relatable to modern-day Americans.

0 Culture Sports

The Super Bowl's War on Fun

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Feb 2021

The podcast crew discusses the lackluster commercials at a recent Super Bowl and questions if we can still find enjoyment amidst ongoing public health restrictions related to COVID-19.

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Chained Melody

Stuart Halpern in Tablet · 5 Feb 2021

The author reflects on the role of chain-movers in the Super Bowl and compares them to the unsung heroes in Jewish communities.

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Josh Kraft on Together Beat Hate

People of the Pod · 8 Oct 2020

In this interview, Josh Kraft, a community leader and philanthropist who heads the Kraft family philanthropic efforts, talks about the "[tbh]" initiative.

0 Sports History

The Other League

Marc Tracy in Tablet · 3 Feb 2011

The article highlights the significant impact of the American Football League (AFL), which despite disappearing over 40 years ago, played a vital role in shaping the NFL as it is known today.

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