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Brooklyn residents leave comedy show appalled after comic's remarks on Jewish people and Palestine

Comedian Mike Recine's performance led to an emotional reaction from an audience member due to offensive jokes about Jewish people.

NYC parents

fromNewsday

6 days ago

Barnard College staff alarmed by federal survey asking if they're Jewish

Barnard College staff received a controversial EEOC survey about Jewish identity amid a federal investigation into potential discrimination against Jewish employees.

3 months ago

Digital life

Opinion | Biden Tasked Me With Fighting Antisemitism. Here's What I've Found.

Antisemitism should not be viewed through a partisan lens; all forms of it must be condemned regardless of origin.

US Elections

Antisemitic Ads About Doug Emhoff Target Muslim Voters in Michigan

The ad highlights Doug Emhoff as the first Jewish presidential spouse while employing a cynical strategy to target specific demographics. This includes invoking sensitive religious imagery.

fromTruthout

NYC politics

Local Pro-Israel Policies in Miami Beach Helped Normalize Zionist Vigilantism

Miami Beach is a significant hub for Jewish culture, but it grapples with complex issues like antisemitism and identity.

The Miami Jewish Film Festival showcased 'June Zero', raising awareness on discrimination faced by Jewish communities.

NYC LGBT

Kin of rescued Israeli hostage targeted in antisemitic attack in NYC restaurant: 'It was jarring'

An antisemitic attack on Josh Tepper highlights rising tensions and incidents targeting Jewish individuals post-conflict.

NYC LGBT

fromwww.amny.com

Brooklyn residents leave comedy show appalled after comic's remarks on Jewish people and Palestine

Comedian Mike Recine's performance led to an emotional reaction from an audience member due to offensive jokes about Jewish people.

NYC parents

fromNewsday

6 days ago

Barnard College staff alarmed by federal survey asking if they're Jewish

Barnard College staff received a controversial EEOC survey about Jewish identity amid a federal investigation into potential discrimination against Jewish employees.

3 months ago

Digital life

Opinion | Biden Tasked Me With Fighting Antisemitism. Here's What I've Found.

Antisemitism should not be viewed through a partisan lens; all forms of it must be condemned regardless of origin.

US Elections

Antisemitic Ads About Doug Emhoff Target Muslim Voters in Michigan

The ad highlights Doug Emhoff as the first Jewish presidential spouse while employing a cynical strategy to target specific demographics. This includes invoking sensitive religious imagery.

fromTruthout

NYC politics

Local Pro-Israel Policies in Miami Beach Helped Normalize Zionist Vigilantism

Miami Beach is a significant hub for Jewish culture, but it grapples with complex issues like antisemitism and identity.

The Miami Jewish Film Festival showcased 'June Zero', raising awareness on discrimination faced by Jewish communities.

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Germany news

1 week ago

Hitler's hatred of the scientist had intensified. There was a price on his head': the tragic story of Robert Einstein, Albert's cousin

The invasion of Villa Il Focardo linked the personal story of the Einstein family to the brutality of World War II.

2 weeks ago

Law

How to Evade Taxes in Ancient Rome? A 1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Offers a Guide.

The gravity of tax evasion in ancient Rome included severe penalties like exile and execution.

UK news

3 weeks ago

I thought: this is it. I'm going to die': Music producer Itay Kashti on his kidnapping ordeal

Itay Kashti's kidnapping was possibly motivated by his Jewish identity, leading to a chilling reflection on perceived wealth and human value.

Writing

fromThe New Yorker

3 weeks ago

David Bezmozgis on Ancestral and Adversarial Pain

The author explores the complexity of generational conflict and identity among Jews amidst contemporary geopolitical tensions.

Fiction provides a unique perspective to address personal and communal grief.

Hillel, the Campus Jewish Group, Is Thriving, and Torn by Conflict

Hillel faces internal conflict over support for Israel amid Gaza protests, challenging its mission of inclusivity.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Exclusive | NYC fashion professor's proud Zionist brand seeks to 'piss off the Jew haters'

Generation Diaspora is a Zionist fashion brand aimed at empowering Jewish identity and provoking responses from anti-Semites.

8 months ago

US Elections

In my youth, Judaism and Zionism felt synonymous. Now the American Jewish consensus has collapsed

The author's childhood experience illustrates the deep emotional and historical ties American Jews have to Israel, often rooted in the trauma of the Holocaust.

Privacy professionals

Antisemitism report lets CUNY off the hook, offers no help against hate: professor

The report on anti-Semitism at CUNY recognizes the problem but omits specific ongoing issues faced by Jewish faculty, undermining its potential impact.

Left-wing politics

Actress Debra Winger says she has 'debt to pay' over Jewish upbringing while protesting Mahmoud Khalil bust

Debra Winger reflects on her Jewish upbringing and criticizes conflating Judaism with Zionism amid protests for activist Mahmoud Khalil.

fromJuxtapoz

Miscellaneous

Juxtapoz Magazine - Radio Juxtapoz, ep 155: Here and There with Hannah Lupton Reinhard

Hannah Lupton Reinhard's art challenges perceptions of Jewish identity and coexistence in modern society amidst political upheaval.

US news

Hillel, the Campus Jewish Group, Is Thriving, and Torn by Conflict

Hillel faces internal conflict over support for Israel amid Gaza protests, challenging its mission of inclusivity.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Exclusive | NYC fashion professor's proud Zionist brand seeks to 'piss off the Jew haters'

Generation Diaspora is a Zionist fashion brand aimed at empowering Jewish identity and provoking responses from anti-Semites.

8 months ago

US Elections

In my youth, Judaism and Zionism felt synonymous. Now the American Jewish consensus has collapsed

The author's childhood experience illustrates the deep emotional and historical ties American Jews have to Israel, often rooted in the trauma of the Holocaust.

Privacy professionals

Antisemitism report lets CUNY off the hook, offers no help against hate: professor

The report on anti-Semitism at CUNY recognizes the problem but omits specific ongoing issues faced by Jewish faculty, undermining its potential impact.

Left-wing politics

Actress Debra Winger says she has 'debt to pay' over Jewish upbringing while protesting Mahmoud Khalil bust

Debra Winger reflects on her Jewish upbringing and criticizes conflating Judaism with Zionism amid protests for activist Mahmoud Khalil.

fromJuxtapoz

Miscellaneous

Juxtapoz Magazine - Radio Juxtapoz, ep 155: Here and There with Hannah Lupton Reinhard

Hannah Lupton Reinhard's art challenges perceptions of Jewish identity and coexistence in modern society amidst political upheaval.

Chuck Schumer Is Cautious For a Reason

Schumer's new book reveals how personal experiences with anti-Semitism inform his political decisions and leadership.

US politics

Trump condemned for using Palestinian' as slur to attack Schumer

Trump's use of 'Palestinian' as an insult is condemned as offensive and dehumanizing.

Right-wing politics

fromThe Atlantic

fromwww.washingtonian.com

The Dangers of Holocaust Relativism

Mishra's recent work controversially links Holocaust remembrance to global issues, distancing him from the nuances of Jewish experiences.

NYC Holocaust survivors react to horrifying images of released Israeli hostages, evoking painful memories: 'Warehouse of the living dead'

Holocaust survivors are haunted by recent images of modern-day Jewish captivity, highlighting ongoing struggles faced by the Jewish community.

Writing

5 months ago

How a Hit Play Made Me Confront My Family's Tragic History

Leopoldstadt serves as a catalyst for exploring personal Jewish history amidst the backdrop of the Holocaust.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.washingtonian.com

NYC Holocaust survivors react to horrifying images of released Israeli hostages, evoking painful memories: 'Warehouse of the living dead'

Holocaust survivors are haunted by recent images of modern-day Jewish captivity, highlighting ongoing struggles faced by the Jewish community.

Writing

5 months ago

How a Hit Play Made Me Confront My Family's Tragic History

Leopoldstadt serves as a catalyst for exploring personal Jewish history amidst the backdrop of the Holocaust.

more#holocaust

4 months ago

Digital life

Chrismukkah, the Mash-Up Holiday for Interfaith Families

Interfaith couples face challenges but also opportunities when Jewish holidays align with Christian ones, as in 2024 when Hanukkah begins on Christmas.