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British rabbis on the ‘fairly convincing’ portrayal of Jewish life in Nobody Wants This

Religious leaders broadly welcome the depiction of modern Jewish life in the show that has led the world to fall in love with Adam Brody’s ‘hot rabbi’

The Guardian - UK

‘Nobody Wants This’ amps laughs about intermarriage in Judaism but intended humour hurts

Netflix’s new rom-com Nobody Wants This debuted with great success: it occupied the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s Top 10 list for two weeks. It has been praised by a range of critics for its humour, “millennial magic” and pitch-perfect casting.

The Conversation

Is Nobody Wants This based on a true story and who are the real couple?

You might be curious about whether Joanne and Noah's love story in Netflix's Nobody Wants This is based on a true story

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Israel: what hardliners in Netanyahu’s government want from the war

Much recent media focus has rightly been on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, where Hamas assailants murdered nearly 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals and abducted a further 251.

The Conversation

‘Bombs won’t bring quiet’: The antiwar Israeli whose parents died on October 7

‘Those who believe that bombs will bring quiet … and that war will bring security are naive,’ Israeli activist says.

Al Jazeera

‘People hold me accountable for a fanatical rightwing government’: Jewish Americans on how their lives have changed since 7 October

A year after the attacks, Jewish Americans reflect on losing family members, campaigning for Palestine and a sense of isolation

The Guardian - US

It's a 'very difficult time' for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincide

Judaism’s High Holy Days annually provide an emotional mix of celebration, introspection and atonement for Jews worldwide

The Independent UK

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Finding Mr. Right and converting to Judaism led Erin Foster to write a fresh, original rom-com

Erin Foster was inspired by her own experience of meeting her husband and converting to Judaism to create the new series “Nobody Wants This

The Independent UK

Israeli security chief condemns ‘terrorism’ of militant settlers

Ronen Bar sparks row with letter to Netanyahu about actions of ‘hilltop youth’ being a ‘large stain on Judaism’

The Guardian - UK

In my youth, Judaism and Zionism felt synonymous. Now the American Jewish consensus has collapsed

For decades, Israel served as a beacon for organized Jewish life in the US. In his new book, Joshua Leifer traces the history of the American Jewish relationship to the country – and a growing rupture

The Guardian - US

Trump's "sorting" of Jews is a bad sign

"Trump has found a way to put his finger on the Achilles heel of a Jewish community," notes Sharon Nazarian

Salon

After 32 years as a progressive voice for LGBTQ Jews, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum heads into retirement

For more than three decades, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has led the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ synagogue through the myriad ups and downs of the modern gay rights movement

The Independent UK

The starvation of Gaza is a perverse repudiation of Judaism’s values

Hunger’s role in Jewish philosophy and history makes it all the more horrifying that civilians in Gaza are eating garbage

The Guardian - US

Ex-Wife Of Ultra-Religious Hasidic Husband Reveals Strict Rules She Had To Follow During Intimacy

Sara Glass shared the strict rules for intimacy within the Jewish community, including having sex in the dark and not letting her husband see her privates. The post Ex-Wife Of Ultra-Religious Hasidic Husband Reveals Strict Rules She Had To Follow During Intimacy first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The Conversation

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ may be many Americans’ image of Judaism – but American Jews’ heritage is stunningly diverse

“Tradition!” rings out the opening line of “Fiddler on the Roof,” the Broadway play that brought Jewish life to stages around the world. The 1964 musical gives audiences a window into Yiddish-speaking, rural Jewish life in 19th-century Europe.

The Independent UK

President Milei's surprising devotion to Judaism and Israel provokes tension in Argentina and beyond

President Javier Milei of Argentina, who owns four clones of his dead dog Conan, has never been the most conventional occupant of Argentina’s highest office

The Texas Tribune

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations at UT-Austin open rift among Jewish students

Some Jewish students see the protests as inherently antisemitic. Others say Jewish history and values make them empathize with Palestinians.

The Conversation

Crosby-Schøyen Codex: ancient Coptic manuscript reveals sermon that spurred violence against Jews

The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, an important early Christian book containing five distinct texts all copied by the same scribe, is going up for auction in June at Christie’s in London. If you have a spare £2-£3 million, don’t miss this opportunity to own a key example of the birth of Christian…

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For many American Jews protesting for Palestinians, activism is a journey rooted in their Jewish values

In April 2024, during Passover, a group of American rabbis approached a border crossing in Israel. Affiliated with Rabbis for Ceasefire, the group joined Jewish Israeli activists attempting to deliver food to Gazans.

Reason

"A Message from Jewish Students at Columbia University"

"Contrary to what many have tried to sell you – no, Judaism cannot be separated from Israel. Zionism is, simply put, the manifestation of that belief."

Al Jazeera

‘Diaspora Jews think Judaism is more important than Zionism’: UK filmmaker

British filmmaker Gillian Mosely says it is time to question Israel’s ‘propaganda’ as the war in Gaza rages.

The Guardian - UK

I hope Naomi Klein’s words spur calls for a Gaza ceasefire and justice for Palestinians

Brief letters: A path forward through Judaism | Pedro Sánchez and Humza Yousaf | Tinned fish | Curator stereotypes | Dodecahedron mystery

The Guardian - US

We need an exodus from Zionism

This Passover, we don’t need or want the false idol of Zionism. We want freedom from the project that commits genocide in our name

The Guardian - US

‘Not like other Passovers’: hundreds of Jewish demonstrators arrested after New York protest seder

About 300 people were detained near Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer’s Brooklyn home

The Guardian - US

German university rescinds Jewish American’s job offer over pro-Palestinian letter

Nancy Fraser, professor of philosophy at the New School, condemned killings in Gaza carried out by the Israeli military

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