This Iconic Jewish Deli Helped Make Ruth Bader Ginsburg a Feminist
by Arielle Kaplan (Nosher via JTA) – Warning: Herring may cause feminist heroes. Every legendary hero has an origin story, a moment in their lifetime…
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Israeli director wins Oscar and cites his Holocaust survivor grandparents in acceptance speech
(JTA) — An Israeli director won the best live action short Oscar award on February 24, and cited the Holocaust in his acceptance speech. “I…
There is a record number of hate groups active in the US, civil rights center finds
by Josefin Dolsten (JTA) — The number of active hate groups in the United States is at a record high — and many are anti-Semitic…
A Jewish guide to the 2019 Oscars
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — The Oscars are a mess. Hollywood’s biggest night will be held on February 24, 2019 but it still does not…
Ilhan Omar’s anti-Semitism controversy, explained
by Emily Burack (JTA) — An anti-Semitism scandal surrounding Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., erupted this week. There are seemingly 10,000 hot takes and think pieces…