Steven Spielberg launches foundation to fund Jewish-themed documentaries
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Steven Spielberg has launched a film foundation called Jewish Story Partners to fund documentaries that “tell stories about a diverse…
Human Rights
Why did Tucker Carlson talk about Israeli immigration policy? What you need to know about the white supremacist ‘open borders for Israel’ meme.
By Ben Sales (JTA) — In Tucker Carlson’s response to accusations that he endorsed one white supremacist talking point, the Fox News anchor appeared to…
Edmonton-Strathcona MP stresses the need for action against racism
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – Alberta’s lone non-Conservative MP — the NDP’s Heather McPherson in Edmonton-Strathcona — says her party is best suited to combat…
New Yom Hashoah ritual aims to bridge Holocaust remembrance to a post-survivor world
by Shira Hanau (JTA) — Holocaust remembrance day programs in Jewish communities have stuck to a familiar form for decades, featuring Holocaust survivors sharing their…
Stop comparing Covid health measures to the Holocaust
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Political activists, including Rep. Madison Cawthorn and the ambassador to Germany under Donald Trump, are comparing the idea of “vaccine…