admin | June 7, 2024
When Londoner Anoop Dhallu's father and uncles left Punjab for Britain in 1962, they had little idea they would face overt racial discrimination in their new country. At that time, British society was predominantly White, with only a small percentage of South Asians and Caribbeans adding diversity.
admin | June 7, 2024
In recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, which takes place annually in May, The Daily talked with Adam Saar, a rising third-year student majoring in cognitive science and economics and minoring in public policy.
admin | June 7, 2024
Columbia University has settled a lawsuit brought against it by a Jewish student alleging a hostile environment as a result of the pro-Palestinian encampment movement. The settlement is a major development in Jewish groups efforts to hold universities accountable in light of a reported increase in campus antisemitism since Oct. 7.
admin | June 7, 2024
On March 29th, Jewish Currents began publishing a short commentary on the parshahthe portion of the Torah that Jews traditionally read each weekin the Shabbat Reading List newsletter. A note introducing this new feature situated it in the context of mainstream Jewish communal support for Israels war on Gaza: While it might seem strange for a historically secular magazine to embark on such a project . .
admin | June 7, 2024
Amid a backdrop of pro-Palestinian demonstrations and rising antisemitic sentiment, Wausau is among the many Wisconsin communities in which flyers that denigrate Jews are being circulated, prompting members of one Jewish synagogue to explore ways to keep their congregation safe. Advocacy groups say antisemitic incidents ranging from violent online messages to physical assaults, bomb threats and vandalism have increased exponentially since October, when war broke out in the Middle East. The most recent spike far exceeded any other tally in the past 45 years, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
admin | June 7, 2024
When President Joe Biden announced a new executive order this week effectively closing the U.S.-Mexico border to asylum seekers, the timing of the act sounded the alarm for Jewish immigration advocates. The order comes following a months-long surge of border crossings from Mexico, and as Biden faces low poll numbers on the issue. But some Jewish activists noted that it also came 85 years to the week after the United States denied entry to the MS St.
admin | June 7, 2024
Growing up, Samantha Baskinds father would sometimes mention his Uncle Nate, who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.
admin | June 7, 2024
In an era marked by a surge of interest in spiritual development and mindfulness, Jewish holidays offer a rich tapestry of traditions and lessons that can enrich the spiritual lives of individuals, both within and outside the Jewish community. Michael Stepakoff explains that these celebrations, steeped in ancient wisdom, provide profound insights and practical applications that resonate with modern spiritual seekers across diverse backgrounds
admin | June 7, 2024
Two 17th century paintings were recently donated to the Louvre Museum in Paris after experts identified the descendants of the original owner. Floris van Schootens Still-Life with Ham and Peter Binoits Food, Fruit and Glass on a Table had been part of the Louvres Nordic collection for several decades and held under the National Museum Recuperation programme for stolen works whose owners are unknown, according to France 24. The two paintings had also been on display at the institution since the 1950s.
admin | June 7, 2024
Thanks tothree decadesof political innovation in Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, Xchitl Glvez and hundreds of other women received the chance to run for and serve in office. Claudia Sheinbaum of Sigamos Haciendo Historiaor Together We Will Make Historyparty waves at supporters after the first results released by the election authorities show that she leads the polls by wide margin on June 3, 2024, in Mexico City, Mexico.
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