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ARTICLES FOR RABBI WOHLBERG'S
ADULT EDUCATION CLASS 3/26/25
A Facebook history page noted a massacre of British Jews Cue the laughing emojis
Arielle Zuckerberg’s firm raises $181,818,181.80 to back ‘magically weird’ tech founders
Never Make These Classic Mistakes When Cooking Brisket
Palestinian ‘No Other Land’ director reportedly beaten by settlers and arrested by Israeli military
What Jewish groups are saying ahead of Mike Huckabee’s confirmation hearing to be Israel ambassador
Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ student club, reversing a longtime ban
There’s a bleak historical explanation for why Columbia’s capitulation to Trump is so concerning
Government tells High Court it can’t be forced to work with Shin Bet chief it doesn’t trust
Israel’s Perfect Storm: Fighting Enemies Abroad and Each Other at Home
3/19/25
AG tells Netanyahu that Ben Gvir cannot legally be appointed police minister
American Jews must not give an inch on free speech — even when words hurt us
Breaking with recent consensus, Trump makes ‘anti-Semitism’ hyphenated again
Ceasefire ends as Israeli bombs strike Gaza
Dismissal of the Shin Bet head- The red flags could not be bigger
Israeli physicist sets national Pi memorization record
Taboonia, a new Israeli Druze restaurant in NYC, is run by a Nova music festival survivor
These NY Jews on the left and right agree- They’re fed up with Chuck Schumer
We Zionist Reconstructionist Jews have lost our guiding light
3/12/25
Voting opens in election for World Zionist Congress, with future of Israel at stake
Voluntary refugee resettlement- Bridging the Arab and Trump Gaza visions
To ensure his political survival, Netanyahu gave Hamas a ceasefire free of charge
Meet Adam Boehler, Trump’s complacent, confused and dangerously naive hostage envoy
Like other Jews I know, I’ve seen ‘No Other Land’ recently. Can we talk about it
Jewish groups targeted Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil — then ICE arrested him
Calling everything a crisis is bad for the Jews
Among American Jews, a Schism Over ICE Arrest of Columbia Activist
3/5/25
7 Hamantaschen Recipes To Delight Your Inner Child
A Brief History of Israeli Salatim and Why They’re the Best Appetizers
For Rome’s Jews, ties with ailing pope are personal. And increasingly complicated
Hidden in the IDF’s damning report on its Oct. 7 failures, a stark story of political disarray
Israel endorses new US plan for half of hostages to be released now, ceasefire maintained
It was a historic Jewish night at the Oscars. Why are so many Jews outraged
Just 33% of Democrats have a favorable view of Israel, Gallup poll finds
To avoid a showdown with Vance and Trump, Zelenskyy should have channeled Netanyahu
Why Trump’s attack on democracy is as deep a Jewish concern as antisemitism or Israel
2/26/25
Meet the Fish Detective Who Can Decode Your Gefilte Fish Heritage
Students were expelled for protesting my Columbia class on Israel. Here’s what they taught me
Barnard College expels 2 students who disrupted Israel history class with pro-Palestinian protest
Hamas has made me hate. How can I pray for peace
Isolated on the anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian Jews translate their prayers
Knitting legend Rose Girone, world’s oldest Holocaust survivor, dies at 113
Lapid says Egypt should take temporary control of Gaza, in exchange for debt relief
Steve Bannon has given an old antisemitic trope a fresh ‘pro-Israel’ spin
U.S., Israel vote against U.N. resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine
2/19/25
A US Supreme Court case could pave the way for publicly funded Jewish day schools
Arab leaders open to hybrid Gaza evacuation plan, Graham says
Hamas official says bodies of Bibas family will return to Israel on Thursday
I’m 97. Here’s How American Jewish Food Has Changed in My Lifetime
Israeli diaspora minister tells US Jewish leaders he opposes advancing ceasefire and hostage deal
Looking Forward
Pom-poms waving, Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader leans into her Judaism
2/12/25
Trump’s Gaza plan is terrible. So why don’t the Democrats have anything better?
The abuse of Israeli hostages shocks a ‘bring them home’ movement that feeds on hope
On Super Bowl Sunday, Kendrick Lamar took on fascism, Kanye and Donald Trump
Netanyahu tells Knesset he’s returned from the US with a ‘revolutionary’ vision for Gaza
Did the weekly Torah portion predict the winner of the Super Bowl
Billions at stake- WZO vote sees Orthodox-liberal struggle, opportunity for N. American Jews
A Supreme Court case could pave the way for publicly funded Jewish day schools
2/5/25
‘Israel is Ready’ for Saudi peace, blare billboards in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and DC
Israeli-style Michaeli Bakery opens a new outpost inside the JCC on the Upper West Side
Keith Siegel, Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon released from Gaza in smooth handovers
My Annual Super Bowl Prediction (Based on Biblical and Other Sources)
Who Will Govern Postwar Gaza Four Competing Models Are Emerging
1/29/25
Dozens of Jewish groups protest Trump’s plans for mass deportation
Elon Musk to far-right German political party- ‘There is too much focus on past guilt’
Halevi's resignation was overdue, now's the time for a state inquiry - opinion
How did the ADL conclude that Elon Musk didn’t give a Nazi salute It isn’t saying
No We Should Not Move Beyond ‘That’
The beginning of the end, and not the end
The Singular Tragedy of Anne Frank
Trump says he is pressing leaders of Arab nations to take in Gaza Palestinians
1/15/25
Who is Ari Berman, the rabbi who will deliver a benediction at Trump’s inauguration
The Surprising Jewish History of Peeps
Redeeming hostages What does Judaism really say
Jewish groups pushed Meta to crack down on hate speech Now the company is reversing course
A rabbi and his son were arrested for vandalizing a swastika mural Are they heroes or hooligans
1/8/25
Agnes Keleti, World’s Oldest Olympic Champion, Dies at 103
Antony Blinken says he conditioned Biden’s first trip to Israel after Oct. 7 on aid to Gaza
Deal being advanced would leave most hostages in Gaza forever, families warn
Elissa Slotkin sworn into Senate on Reform movement women’s Torah commentary
Hamas releases video of hostage Liri Albag, 19 Parents: ‘This is not the Liri we know’
Trump names a former critic as Middle East aide — but says, ‘These things usually don’t work out’
12/18/24
A hostage deal by Hanukkah - Israel US and Hamas indicate unusual optimism
UPenn ‘lost its way’ in response to campus antisemitism, Governor Shapiro says
What To Serve With Latkes This Hanukkah
'Wicked'- A midrash on 'The Wizard of Oz'
Amid war and an election, the Jewish mainstream bends to the right — and not just on Israel
New mayor of Florence, Italy, is the first woman and first Jew to lead the historic city
As improved relations quaver, a new guide aims to educate Catholics about antisemitism
12/11/24
‘Shattered’: Melbourne synagogue arson leaves community feeling furious, and vulnerable
7 Jewish Chocolate Desserts to Enjoy All Winter
Adam Schiff chose Mishneh Torah for swearing in to the US Senate
Bucking Israel’s far right, several large American Jewish groups say they oppose resettling Gaza
Columbia’s Task Force on Antisemitism co-chair expounds on complexity of anti-Israel protests
In historic campaign across Syria, IDF says it destroyed 80% of Assad regime’s military
The Sweet Jewish History of Hot Chocolate
The State of Israel vs. Benjamin Netanyahu: PM finally takes the witness stand
12/4/24
Flags at New York State buildings will be flown at half-staff Tuesday for Omer Neutra
Misogyny and Antisemitism Are a Toxic Brew
Nova’s lingering scars PTSD and fear of suicides spark alarm
Trump names two of his in-laws, one Jewish and one Arab, to key diplomatic roles
Who are the rebels battering Syria’s regime, and do they pose a risk to Israel
Why you should be worried for Israeli democracy
11/20/24
AOC receives widespread criticism over AIPAC accusation
As ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee could derail Trump’s plans for the Middle East
Is There Such a Thing as the Jewish Vote
Israel Katz, the self-proclaimed Herod of Israeli politics and Israel’s new defense minister
The Year American Jews Woke Up
Why Are There So Many Kosher Chinese Restaurants
Will leading Jewish groups support a crackdown on pro-Palestinian nonprofits
11/13/24
A Short Jewish History of Mandel Bread
Anti-Israel protesters in Amsterdam set tram fire just days after targeted attacks against Jews
Cornell’s handling of a new course on Gaza could preview campus Israel battles under Trump
Dutch Jews grapple with ‘weaponization’ of their fear following attack on Israelis
For the sake of Israel, it’s time to retire the word ‘Zionism’
No we shouldn’t retire the word ‘Zionism’ We should take it back
House set to vote on bill targeting nonprofits accused of supporting terrorism
Limping toward the light- A letter from me in this moment
Ravaged Kibbutz Nir Oz votes to rebuild as ‘victory’ over Oct. 7 destruction
11/6/24
Classified leaks by detained Netanyahu aide may have undermined hostage operations.
Could U.S. voters living in Israel swing the election
My Mother-In-Law’s Perfect Egg Salad
Netanyahu fires Israel’s defense minister amid domestic tensions and a multi-front war
Podcasts feature preelection debates over which presidential candidate is better for Jews
The Electoral College is a fundamentally un-Jewish institution
10/30/24
Did Israel’s war in Gaza fuel the LA Times’ non-endorsement in Harris-Trump race?
How Donald Trump and Kamala Harris differ (and agree) when it comes to Middle East policy?
In closing campaign arguments, Jewish partisans articulate Jewish fears that have gone mainstream
Is the World Really Falling Apart, or Does It Just Feel That Way
Martha Stewart collaborates with Breads Bakery on a brand-new babka
Report: Green Party candidate Jill Stein’s running mate celebrated the Oct. 7 attack on Israel
Republicans seek votes among the Amish, who rarely cast them, in swing-state Pennsylvania
TikToker arrested for ripping down NJ restaurant’s Greek flags she thought were Israeli
Dreading wedding season? Shut up and dance with me
Protesters want a ceasefire. Why won’t they speak out in support of Biden’s plan for one?
The most prominent Jew in Latin America wore a crucifix at a recent campaign event. Is that kosher
With a new leader and revamped strategy, it’s a second coming for Jews for Jesus
5/15/24
A Plant-Based Quandary
Exclusion of Jewish Jurors Prompts Review of California Death Row Cases
How a South African Dish Became a Staple of the IDF
Jamaal Bowman says AIPAC funders want to ‘destroy our democracy’ in debate with primary challenger George Latimer
Subdued and defiant - An Israeli Independence Day like no other
The campus protests are no longer about Israel. They’re about America
UN cuts by more than half the number of women, children ‘identified’ as killed in Gaza
5/8/24
At a Manhattan synagogue, ‘normie’ pro-Israel liberals stage a last stand
Hamas’s Offer to Hand Over 33 Hostages Includes Some Who Are Dead
I’m an Israeli Columbia student. I never thought I’d be afraid to invite my parents to my graduation
Milken conference holds its first-ever session entirely dedicated to fighting antisemitism
Student protesters want universities to ‘divest’ from Israel. But how much have they actually invested
The secret Jewish history of cicadas
3/27/24
In the Spanish town of León, locals toast Easter with a ‘Kill Jews’ cocktail
Officials condemn antisemitic and anti-Israel vandalism at 2 Philadelphia-area synagogues
Words Over Deed- Why Biden Isn’t Pressuring Israel
A penetrating new book asks What does it mean to be Jewish, especially now
4/3/24
7 under-the-radar Purim treats you can get from NYC bakeries
Gallup poll - More than half of Americans rarely go to church
Haredi ‘lost boys’ may find themselves drafted into Israel’s army
In a first, US withholds its veto and abstains from UN ceasefire resolution
Israel losing the hasbara battle because of a broken public relations playbook, experts say
Odds of early Israeli elections rise as Haredi conscription debate strains Netanyahu’s coalition
Rutgers Must Protect Jewish Students From Antisemitic Referenda
3/13/24
Amid Biden barbs, Netanyahu navigates his own balancing act
In Oscars speech, ‘Zone of Interest’ director Jonathan Glazer denounces ‘occupation’ and ‘dehumanization’ in Israel and Gaza
Israeli communities devastated on Oct. 7 draw thousands seeking to bear witness, support victims
Netanyahu downplays tensions with US after weekend of sniping with Biden over Gaza
Sen. Mark Warner- Netanyahu’s war ‘threatens to undermine’ long-term support for, security of Israel
White supremacists, seizing on Israel-Hamas war, have accelerated their antisemitism since Oct. 7
Why an Israeli policy expert says talk of a two-state solution is dangerously premature
3/6/24
5 Things to Know About the Houthis, Their Attacks on Israel and the U.S., and Their Treatment of Yemen’s Jews
A kosher food bank unveils 50-pound Purim cookie to raise awareness about hungry New Yorkers
Deborah Lipstadt urges New York Jews to ‘bring the joy’ of Judaism despite increased antisemitism
Sensationalizing campus antisemitism isn’t serving Jewish students like mine
The critical days ahead of Israel in the war against Hamas
Vice President Harris's speech proves the importance of Gantz's visit - editorial
What does Judaism really say
2/28/24
And then, they came for the rock star …
Israel’s newest, British-born international spokesperson is raising some eyebrows
Is Israel Part of What It Means to Be Jewish
Myth and Reality in Israel’s Hostage Negotiations
Everybody’s talking about anti-Zionism
2/21/24
If it’s Jewish, we have it Inside D.C.’s new Jewish history museum
In new documentary ‘God and Country,’ Rob Reiner shines a light on Christian nationalism
Sorry, but There Is No Two-State Solution
The Core Conflict and the Jews
Why one Israeli security veteran hasn’t given up on a two-state solution
2/14/24
‘Blazing Saddles’ marks a half-century of hilarity — and controversy
‘Powerful’ or ‘Yikes’ How the internet reacted to the first-ever Super Bowl ad about antisemitism
Here’s why the Super Bowl ads about Jesus, antisemitism and the Israeli hostages didn’t work
How ‘ceasefire’ became a dirty word, even to some progressive groups
Jewish NYers are turning out to support a Druze restaurant that experienced anti-Israel vandalism
2/7/24
South Africa’s genocide claim against Israel is rooted in the history of apartheid
She was healthy and full of life when she was kidnapped, and this is what they did to her
I left the US fearing antisemitism under Trump. Oct. 7 has me rethinking my place in Canada, too
Coexistence initiatives in Israel tentatively resume as Arabs and Jews live side by side amid war
Anti-Zionists at Brown University Threaten to Starve Themselves Unless School Considers Anti-Israel Resolution
1/10/24
*The real story behind ‘One Life,’ the movie starring Anthony Hopkins as Nicholas Winton, who rescued Jewish children from the Nazis
*So why were those yeshiva students digging a tunnel at Chabad headquarters
*Gabriel Attal, France’s new prime minister, says his Jewish ancestry has shaped him
*How Kosher Wine Became a Hit in the Caribbean and Beyond
*Hamas Tortured Me for Dissent. Here's What They Really Think of Palestinians
*Ask Zelensky UAE rebuffs Bibi request to pay Palestinian workers barred from Israel
*Americans for Peace Now becomes first US Zionist group to call for an end to the Gaza war
1/3/24
Another Jewish Willy Wonka Is the Sweetest Revenge
How culture warriors weaponized Jewish grief and forced Harvard’s president to resign
How students and teachers feel about AI in the Jewish classroom
In unprecedented decision, Israel’s Supreme Court strikes down law limiting its power
Jewish content creators say TikTok not doing enough to stop hate, antisemitism
The spiritual lessons of ‘The Crown’
The Sweet Taste of Childhood—With Coconut on Top
Young Americans are turning against Israel — and you can thank TikTok