Jewish Culture

Nov 14, 2024 | religiondispatches.org | Jewish Culture |Jewish Currents

With Trump’s second presidency, Christian Zionism may be returning to the White House stronger than ever before. His recent nomination of Mike Huckabee as US ambassador to Israel and Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense mean that militant, hardline Christian Zionists stand to be in control of the Pentagon and US military—and, of course, at the helm of the US-Israel relationship.

Nov 5, 2024 | religiondispatches.org | Jewish Culture |Jewish Currents

On election day, the Right is focused on turning out men in particular to vote, with messaging focused on marshaling masculinity to save America and re-elect Trump. Yesterday on the highly popular Joe Rogan show, Elon Musk told Rogan “the biggest factor here is that men need to vote. This is a message to the men out there: vote like your life depends on it. Because I think it does. Vote tomorrow. Nothing is more important.” Rogan endorsed Trump last night, prompting jubilation across the MAGAverse.

May 19, 2024 | cinemablend.com | Jewish Culture |Mick Joest

As the United States celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month, it's only fitting Star Trek fans think of one of the best characters of all time, Spock. Not just because actor Leonard Nimoy was Jewish but also because he made sure to incorporate some of his own heritage into the character via the Vulcan salute. Today, we'll dive into the history of this salute and how its origins have absolutely nothing to do with BTS star Jungkook, which is another story entirely.

Mar 28, 2023 | wmnf.org | Chris Young |Jewish Culture |Jewish Issues

by and filed under Hate Crimes, Jewish Culture, Jewish Issues, News and Public Affairs. Listen:https://wmnf.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NEWS_AntiSemitismStats0328web.mp3CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, Johnathan Greenblatt, says that 2022 was a historic year for anti-semitism.