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www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Writing

Biden was my boss. I resigned because as a Jew I cannot endorse the Gaza catastrophe | Lily Greenberg Call

First Jewish politically appointed official resigned from the Department of the Interior in protest of President Biden's endorsement of genocide in Gaza. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
NYC politics

New Brooklyn tradition celebrates Asian and Jewish heritages

The event celebrated the blend of Jewish and Asian American Pacific Islander cultures, highlighting their contributions to America. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Writing

Larry Bensky, the signature voice of KPFA news radio, dead at 87

Larry Bensky, a dedicated radio journalist with an activist spirit, covered significant events with detail and passion, earning respect from the leftist community. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Cooking

After years of documenting Jewish food traditions, Joan Nathan focuses on her family's

Joan Nathan's final book, a memoir and cookbook, explores her personal culinary history rooted in family traditions and Jewish heritage. [ more ]
#antisemitism
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Antisemitism campaign group say Rio Cinema's Eurovision snub 'betrays their Jewish heritage'

The Rio Cinema in east London refused to screen Eurovision final due to Israel's participation, facing criticism for alleged antisemitism. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Germany news

Germany is a good place to be Jewish. Unless, like me, you're a Jew who criticises Israel | Deborah Feldman

Discussion of the conflict in the Middle East is often dismissed in Germany as too complicated.
The transactional relationship between the German state and Jewish communities marginalizes non-affiliated voices.
Jewish heritage is often leveraged for power and secular Jews in Germany face aggression. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Antisemitism campaign group say Rio Cinema's Eurovision snub 'betrays their Jewish heritage'

The Rio Cinema in east London refused to screen Eurovision final due to Israel's participation, facing criticism for alleged antisemitism. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Germany news

Germany is a good place to be Jewish. Unless, like me, you're a Jew who criticises Israel | Deborah Feldman

Discussion of the conflict in the Middle East is often dismissed in Germany as too complicated.
The transactional relationship between the German state and Jewish communities marginalizes non-affiliated voices.
Jewish heritage is often leveraged for power and secular Jews in Germany face aggression. [ more ]
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www.cnn.com
9 years ago
Left-wing politics

Bernie Sanders Fast Facts

Bernie Sanders' background, political journey, and personal life details highlighted. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Part of My Core': How Schumer Decided to Speak Out Against Netanyahu

Senator Chuck Schumer, a prominent Jewish official, made a bold speech criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, highlighting the complexity of U.S.-Israeli relations.
Schumer's upbringing in Jewish Brooklyn deeply influenced his decision to speak out against Netanyahu, emphasizing the importance of staying true to his beliefs and heritage. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Berlin

Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry connect with their Jewish heritage in new film Treasure'

The film Treasure features Stephen Fry and Lena Dunham as a father-daughter duo, based on Lily Brett's book Too Many Men.
Both actors connected with their Jewish heritage through the film's storyline and characters. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Books

Maurice Sendak delights children with new book, 12 years after his death

Maurice Sendak's posthumous book Ten Little Rabbits features Mino the Magician and a group of unruly rabbits.
Sendak's illustrations capture a wide range of emotions and his characters often resemble himself.
Sendak's works were influenced by his Jewish-Polish American heritage and his self-portraits can be seen in his earlier books. [ more ]
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