In his maiden speech in the United Nations General Assembly, Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, called for lifting of international sanctions on Syria, becoming the first head of state from Syria to address the gathering in nearly…
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The Blogs: The Jewish Power Blog: Power over Identity | Marc J. Rosenstein
The late Charlie Kirk spoke out in support of “replacement theory,” which contends that Jews are behind the effort to replace white Americans with non-white immigrants. A few hours after his despicable murder, Prime Minister Netanyahu…
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The Blogs: Manchester, York, and the Song of Haazinu | Ben Lazarus
Dedicated to the memory of those murdered in the Manchester terror attack, their loved ones, the injured seeking healing, and a community I hold dear.
On Yom Kippur, as an ex-pat Brit in Israel, I was using the Koren Rabbi Sacks Machzor…
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The Blogs: Thomas Baignières Interview | Alexandre Gilbert #303 | Alexandre Gilbert
Thomas Baignières is a french musician. The following text is inspired by his paper : From Poetry to Song, and from Song to Poetry: Intersections in 20th Century French Chanson.
The relationship between poetry and song dates back to Ancient…
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The Blogs: At What Point Did Jewish People Gain a Reputation for Being Good at Business? | Michael Laitman
The subject of money and the Jewish mind brings up associations like life wisdom, entrepreneurship, commerce, opportunities, intuition, creating connections, behind-the-scenes consulting, strategy, planning, mental agility, quick grasp,…
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The Blogs: From Reflection to Renewal: How Yom Kippur Calls Us to Radical Kindness | Mihran Kalaydjian
Each year on Yom Kippur, Jewish communities across the world gather in prayer, reflection, and atonement. The day compels us to confront our shortcomings, seek forgiveness, and commit to change. It is a day of honesty, humility, and hope. But…
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The Blogs: Where Are the Intersectional Feminists Two Years After October 7th? | Susie Hess
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month a time to honor survivors, raise awareness, and demand systemic change. This October carries even deeper meaning: two years since October 7th, when sexual violence was used as a weapon of war…
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The Blogs: The Good, the Bad and the Sad: Trump, Bibi, and the 21 Point Plan | Harel Ben-Michael
The Trump-Netanyahu press conference, in which the two presented the highlights of the “21 Points Plan,” was designed to shift the balance of power and pressure Hamas into agreeing to a deal. It was framed as a dramatic breakthrough, or…
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The Blogs: Those Opposed to Occupation Must Atone for Not Being With Us On the Ground | Arik Ascherman
This blog entry was supposed to be sent in this morning, but we have been dealing all day with precisely the settler violence and a false arrest that wouldn’t have happened if more of those of you who oppose the Occupation and human rights…
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The Blogs: Reflections on Support at the Start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Ainat Koller
On August 31st, I finished twenty weeks of chemo for breast cancer. One week from yesterday, I will undergo a double mastectomy and reconstruction.
The experience has been intense and challenging. Physically, emotionally, and mentally….Continue Reading
