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Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrote in a February 23 letter to American Zionist Movement President Richard D. Heideman that the Biden administration “enthusiastically embraces” the International Holocaust Remembrance...

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ICC Announces War Crimes Investigation Into Israel

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced on March 3 that they are officially launching a war crimes investigation into Israel over the treatment of...

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Carrying Our Brokenness

Rabbi Tal Sessler -

We experience the world through the existential lens of our epic mental constructs.

News

Kentucky Becomes First US state to Adopt IHRA Anti-Semitism Definition

Philissa Cramer, JTA -

For the first time, a U.S. state has officially adopted a definition of anti-Semitism that has ignited debates worldwide over the extent to which criticism of Israel should be considered anti-Semitic.

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Reps. Grace Meng and Ted Lieu Join Anti-Semitism Task Force Leadership

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The newcomers replace two Jewish members, also Democrats, in leadership positions.

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Have We Lost All Shame?

Hen Mazzig - March 2, 20210

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When you bully those you disagree with into silence, the only voices you will hear are your own in a narcissistic echo chamber.

Explosive Conversion Verdict Stirs Sleepy Israeli Election Cycle

Uri Cohen, The Media Line - March 3, 20210

Israel

Supreme Court recognition of non-Orthodox conversions in Israel puts delicate issue center stage

The Foundation Grants $1.3 Million for COVID-19 Relief

Erin Ben-Moche - March 2, 20210

In a new round of COVID-19 relief grants, The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) announced on March 2 that it’s awarding...

US Holocaust Memorial Museum Presents ‘2021 Western Region Virtual Event’ On March 11

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (Sponsored Article) - February 25, 20210

Golden Globe nominated actress Emmy Rossum to emcee virtual event

Commentary

Critical Race Theory Should Not Have the Only Seat at the Table

Monica Osborne - March 2, 20210

Regardless of how important a tool CRT is, it’s not the only tool.

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Ferris State Prof Fired Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Tweets

Aaron Bandler - March 2, 20210

A Ferris State University professor in Michigan was fired on February 25 after allegedly issuing anti-Semitic tweets. The professor, Thomas Brennan, had been placed on...

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MA School Committee Member Resigns After Saying “K—” On Air

Aaron Bandler - March 1, 20210

Following a backlash to his comments, Hoey announced in an emotional Facebook Live video that he will be resigning from his position on the committee and apologized for his remark.

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Editor's Note

David Suissa - February 26, 20210

What Are We Afraid Of?

If our fear of death has gone way down and our appreciation of life has gone way up, maybe we’ll be better equipped to conquer our other fears.

Blogs

Sara Hershkowitz - February 22, 20210

Tank Our Protector

If Tank were a character in a film, he would be the Dude from Big Lebowski. You think I’m kidding but if he could walk...

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Dan Schnur - March 1, 20210

Newsom Likely to Face Recall — But Removal Is a Much...

Newsom’s own behavior suggests that he is preparing a campaign to defeat the recall.

Commentary

Shmuel Rosner - March 1, 20210

Shocked by the Revelations About Amos Oz? ‘Deal With It,’ Says...

Although these examples do not always shock, they succeed in communicating why Galia feels haunted.

Columnists

Tabby Refael - March 2, 20210

Book Review: A Young Woman’s Spellbinding Journey “From Miniskirt to Hijab”

Anyone who wants to understand American policy vis-à-vis Iran should read this book.

Commentary

Matthew Schultz - February 25, 20210

Unscrolled, Parashat Tetzaveh: The Emperor Has No Nose

We are being asked by the Torah to picture. This is no small thing.

“Mandalorian” Star Dropped for Her Holocaust Comparison Post

Israel

Israeli Supreme Court Rules State Must Grant Citizenship to Non-Orthodox Jewish Converts

Ben Sales, JTA -

Israel must grant citizenship to Jews who converted to Judaism in Israel under non-Orthodox auspices, its Supreme Court ruled Monday.

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Hungary’s Crackdown on Artists and Academics

Stephen Smith - March 2, 20210

In Eastern Europe, people are being targeted because of who they are, what they study, the stories they tell.

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An Open Letter to the Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach - March 2, 20210

I am dedicated to re-creating the bonds of brotherhood that united Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.

Commentary

Why Jewish Vaccine Advocates Shouldn’t be Condescending Towards Those Who Are Hesitant

Rabbi Jason Weiner - March 1, 20210

We should treat individuals who hold these views with respect and listen to their concerns.

Commentary

Queen Esther Revisited

Alanna Apfel - February 26, 20210

I invite you to look within and thoughtfully consider the ways that we can be the creators of our own realities this coming year.

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Celebrating Purim in a Pandemic

Rabbanit Adena Berkowitz - February 26, 20210

Jews may be loyal citizens and well-entrenched in society, but can we ever let our guard down?

PodcastsDavid Suissa - March 2, 20210

Curious Times Episode 9: What’s all the fuss about Clubhouse?

A conversation with Shanni Suissa on the latest craze in social media, Clubhouse. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David Suissa...

PodcastsErin Ben-Moche and Esther D. Kustanowitz - February 26, 20210

Exploring the Rise and Fall of Stan Lee with ‘True Believer’ Author Abraham Riesman

Everybody knows Stan Lee, but nobody knows Stan Lee— except people like critically-acclaimed writer Abraham Riesman, who has written a new book about the late...

PodcastsSalvador Litvak - October 27, 20200

Rabbi Reuven Wolf: Who Is The Jewish Messiah and When Is He Coming?

Rabbi Reuven Wolf of Maayon Yisroel Chassidic Center, takes us deep into Jewish mysticism as Sal and his rabbi explore some tough questions: Why...

PodcastsShmuel Rosner - February 27, 20210

Natan Slifkin: Rationalist Judaism

Shmuel Rosner and Natan Slifkin discuss his latest book, "Rationalism vs. Mysticism: Schisms in Traditional Jewish Thought." Natan Slifkin, popularly known as the "Zoo Rabbi",...

PodcastsJewish Journal - November 10, 20200

The Conservative meets the Democrat: Larry Greenfield and Hailey Soifer

Larry Greenfield is a Fellow at The Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship & Political Philosophy and a frequent columnist with The Jewish...

Rosner's DomainShmuel Rosner - February 25, 20210

Rosner’s Torah Talk: Parshat Tetzaveh with Avi Hoffman

This week’s Torah Portion- Parashat Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10) – continues giving us the instructions concerning the tabernacle, focusing on the role of the priesthood. Our...

Book Review: The Story of Esther Meets the Story of America

Jonathan Kirsch - February 15, 2021

Book Review: ‘Sergeant Salinger’

Jonathan Kirsch - January 19, 2021

Book Review: ‘Sapiens: A Graphic History’

Jonathan Kirsch - January 1, 2021

JJ Bloggers

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Aerosmith’s Joey Kramer on whether he was bar mitzvahed, his Feb. 17 Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp Masterclass & more

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Perry Farrell on doing “mitzvahs,” his new “The Glitz; The Glamour” box set, future plans & more

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So You Got Your Vaccine, Now What?

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Special Spicy Tuna Spaghetti

Sharon Gomperts and Rachel Emquies Sheff - March 3, 20210

This perfect pantry recipe is a great mid-week dinner and a great way to use up some of your chametz before Passover.

Books

“Bubie’s in Bidud” (Grandma’s in Isolation) — A Delightful Children’s Book by Karen Guth

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I have known Karen Guth for many years, both as a friend and as a fellow English teacher in Israel.

Entertainment

Israeli Director Vies for Oscar

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In the runups to the annual Academy Awards, true blue and white members of the Tribe around the globe root for the Israeli entry to make the shortlist of foreign language films, vying for an Oscar in the recently renamed “international features” category.

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