Jewish Journal

Report: Significant Rise in UK Antisemitic Incidents During Latest Israel-Hamas Conflict

Aaron Bandler -

A new report from the Community Security Trust (CST) nonprofit found that antisemitic incidents in Britain have increased by 250% during the latest Israel-Hamas...

AJC to Trevor Noah: “You’re Ignoring the True Nature of Hamas”

Aaron Bandler -

American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO David Harris criticized The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah over his recent monologue comparing the Israel-Hamas conflict to when his...

Made in Gaza: Hamas Rockets the Product of Foreign Aid and Smuggled Material

Daniel Sonnenfeld, The Media Line -

Medical equipment and fertilizer among international assistance items repurposed by Hamas to manufacture arms and ammunition using Iranian know-how

Andrew Yang Walks Back Tweet Standing With Israel

Aaron Bandler -

Yang posted a statement to Twitter stating a group of campaign volunteers told him that they were “upset” with his tweet.

Pandemic Times
COVID19

Kristallnacht in Lod?

Dr. Rafael Medoff - May 13, 20210

Some event might truly resemble some aspect of the Holocaust and therefore would warrant such an analogy.

A Teenager’s Take on Returning to Normalcy

Maayan Lerman Mazar - May 14, 20210

After my first day back, I began dreading the in-person days to come.

Listening for a Divine Echo

Chaim Steinmetz - May 14, 20210

Even rationalists can sometimes experience a coincidence that makes them pause.

A Shavuot Revelation

Sam Glaser - May 14, 20210

I felt like I had new enthusiasm for the “same ole” prayers and new eyes to see the colors of life.

We Must Prevent the First Ethnic Studies Draft From Surfacing

Rabbi Reuven Taff - May 14, 20210

Never was there a better time to prevent prejudice from entering our schools.

Rosner's Domain

Rosner’s Torah Talk: Bamidbar with Eliana Rubin

Shmuel Rosner - May 13, 20210

Eliana Rubin is a queer and trans artist and educator. She aims to help people better understand themselves and the world around them through...

News

NY State Assemblymember Deletes Tweet Showing All of Israel as “Palestine”

Aaron Bandler - May 13, 20210

The deleted tweet also included the caption “#FreePalestine.”

Columnists

Editor's Note

David Suissa - May 11, 20210

While Terrorists Try to Murder Jews, Rep. Ilhan Omar Flips the...

Now that Israelis are dying at the hands of these terror rockets, will Ilhan Omar walk back her shameful accusation against Israel?

Columnists

Marcus J Freed - May 7, 20210

Satirical Semite: Shopping for the Apocalypse

COVID-19 has forced many people to reconsider their career choices.

Gil Troy - May 12, 20210

Israel Apartheid: The Big Black-and-White Lie

This new blood libel isn’t really about race and apartheid, it’s simply the slur-du-jour.

Columnists

Eva Robbins - May 14, 20210

Shavuot: Judaism’s Wedding

The Torah, the centerpiece of this ceremonial recreation, is the heart and soul of our relationship with the Divine.

Columnists

Tabby Refael - May 13, 20210

Something Tells me Hamas has More Rockets than Vaccines

Every few years, the Jewish world stops and watches in horror as videos show rockets flying over Tel Aviv skyscrapers.

Matthew Schultz - May 13, 20210

Unscrolled, Bamidbar: A Branding Problem

The Israelites are no longer in their infancy.

Hollywood Stories
HOLLYWOOD

Actor Lakeith Stanfield Apologizes for Moderating a Clubhouse Room Full of Antisemitism

Oscars 2021: Jewish Nominees (Nearly) Strike Out

California

Ruderman Foundation Grants $1M to Academy Right Before The Oscars to Promote Accessibility and Equity

Spielberg Launches Drive to Film Jewish Stories

British Actor Jokes Israel “Ignores the Arab Population” With COVID-19 Vaccines

Israel

While Rockets Rain on Israel, Hundreds Rally in Los Angeles to Show Support for Israel

Harvey Farr -

More than 600 pro-Israel demonstrators gathered Wednesday at the Federal Building in Los Angeles to show their support for Israel.

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Mourning My Way: Creating a Custom Path to Healing

Rabbi Amanda Schwartz - May 13, 20210

For the first time, I really resonated with the phrase “traditionally” used to comfort mourners.

Opinion

Slouching Toward Sinai

Aryeh Cohen - May 13, 20210

Those who claim the right to oppress or enslave others do it “beside” God; they are idolators.

Comparing the Holocaust to Current Events: Generational Changes

William Weinberger - May 13, 20210

In his youth, “what if” became “what do we do now?”

On Giving and Receiving Torah: An Invitation to Conversation

Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson - May 13, 20210

It is through conversing with others that we bring wisdom into the world.

Where Did This Latest Version of Hamas Get Its Chutzpah?

Thane Rosenbaum - May 12, 20210

No other nation is so unfailingly scrutinized for how it defends itself in wars not of its own making.

PodcastsDavid Suissa - May 14, 20210

Curious Times Episode 28: A Week With Overwhelming Emotions

On the turmoil in Israel, honoring the Meron victims, and this week's Torah portion. Enjoy the conversation. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Follow David...

PodcastsErin Ben-Moche and Esther D. Kustanowitz - April 30, 20210

Mindy and Mandy Moved Us While Oscars Snoozed Us

After briefly breaking down the Oscars, the Bagels compare it to the Jewish community after COVID (of course) and wonder if the trailers for "In The...

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 - May 14, 20210

Hanan Amiur: Guide to Manipulate Public Opinion

Shmuel Rosner and Hanan Amiur discuss his controversial book. Hanan Amiur is a speech writer and a founding member of the website perspective - דף...

Rosner's DomainShmuel Rosner - May 6, 20210

Rosner’s Torah Talk: Behar-Bechukotai with Jessica Dell-Era

Jessica Dell’Era is a senior rabbinical student at the Jewish Theological Seminary, where she is completing her Masters in Sacred Music through the Cantorial...

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

A Moment in Time: A Meditation for Israel

Rabbi Zach Shapiro -

L.A. Guns’ Tracii Guns on the new Sunbomb album and getting bar mitzvahed at age 42

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JScreen Is Making Cancer Genetic Testing Accessible

Ari Noonan - May 13, 20210

JScreen has announced what could be a major breakthrough: a program that offers at-home testing for more than 60 cancer susceptibility genes linked to certain hereditary risks.

Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish Dance the Hora in New Film ‘Here Today’

Philissa Cramer, JTA -

Comedian Billy Crystal and actress Tiffany Haddish are so close that Crystal read a Torah portion at Haddish’s 2019 bat mitzvah ceremony in Los Angeles.