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January 5, 2022
Birthright Israel and Onward Israel Merge
Ryan Torok
January 5, 2022
“Our primary goal has always been to give every Jewish young adult around the world a trip to Israel in order to help strengthen identity and connection with Israel,” Mark said in a statement. “The pandemic has been the greatest challenge we have faced on the road to achieving that goal, but by merging with Onward we take the next great step forward, ensuring that more young people have the opportunity to experience and develop a deeper relationship with Israel and its people.”
Jon Stewart Denies Calling J.K. Rowling Antisemitic, Says Goblin Comments Were “Lighthearted”
Aaron Bandler
January 5, 2022
“I do not think J.K. Rowling is antisemitic. I did not accuse her of being antisemitic. I do not think the Harry Potter movies are antisemitic.
A Word, If I May, in Defense of “West Side Story”
Laurie Winer
January 5, 2022
Writers have objected to aspects of the musical since it was created and have built a robust and necessary dialogue about it.
Beverly Hills City Council Unanimously Passes Resolution Supporting Recall of LA District Attorney
Aaron Bandler
January 5, 2022
According to a press release from the City of Beverly Hills, the resolution was brought at the request of Beverly Hills Mayor Bob Wunderlich and Vice Mayor Lili Bosse.
Ryan Turell: Wearing His Judaism On The Basketball Court
Harvey Farr
January 5, 2022
Turell’s commitment to Judaism shows in how he plays and how he thinks.
A Jew Walks Into A White Supremacist Meeting
Blake Flayton
January 5, 2022
Yes, a very Jewish looking boy tried to pass as a burgeoning white nationalist at a far-right gathering in an apartment in Queens.
Returning to Jewish Ideals of Compassion & Inclusion
Michael Gotlieb
January 5, 2022
This constitutes a perfect storm: For nearly two years, COVID policies have been viewed as either too stringent or not stringent enough. Parishioners have expressed disappointment in their clergy for not being exemplars in action and speech during the pandemic.
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