Journalism by Jewish college students, for Jewish college students.
Haaretz columnist Aluf Benn seems to think so. Here’s his take on what should happen when the Iranian demagogue/president visits the Hizbollah stronghold of southern Lebanon. Spoiler Alert: It ends with Mahmoud in a glass cage facing the Israeli Supreme court. [Ha’aretz] And now, the second part of our double feature from the leftist Israeli…
It’s that time of year when discussions on birthright are being tossed at me left and right. You’ll make life-long friends. Once-in-a-lifetime. It’s the true Jew-ish experience. Don’t get me wrong, I’m positive I’ll go, but I’m not sure when. While some people want to go to Israel for the falafels and hiking, I’d much…
While the newborn direct talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority are on the line, even if the talks fail, the emergent politivcal winner may be none other than… Bibi Netanyahu. Keep in mind, however, that this would still mean that the talks had failed, which would suck. [Tablet] Even worse news for the far…
“Jenna, your paper is dynamite!” “Thanks, Mom!” I shout into the receiver. “Wait. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?” “Uh…both I guess.” “Why is that?” Silence, and then, “Your ideas are pretty controversial.” “How so?” “Well, uh…” “Mom!!!” Audible sigh. “I…uh…you…you sound kind of…er…conservative.” I take a deep breath. “In what way?”…
When my younger sister was a lot younger than she is today, she used to kvetch a lot, especially when she wouldn’t get her way. At first, since she was the youngest, we would try to appease her. That worked for a little bit, but then she’d get cranky after a while. So then we…
A week ago, Professor Alan Dershowitz came to Vancouver for an event sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver. I was in attendance, along with a host of Hillel students from the Vancouver area and other members of the Vancouver Jewish community. This was my second time hearing Dershowitz speak, and once again, I…
is apple picking! Or at least that’s what I think. On Sunday, I went apple picking at Triple B Farms in Monongahela, Pa. which is about 45 minutes from Pittsburgh on winding roads that caution you: “Winding Road Next 1 3/4 miles”. I appreciated the heads up, as I was driving the tiny but formidable…
Here’s the latest not-news news from the wild world of Jewish journalism. Apparently, George Soros, the leftist billionaire who supports progressive causes in Israel, actually funds J Streeet. The only reason this is news is because Soros was rumored, back in the day, to be behind the formation of J Street, but then the group…
This is a post by Moriel Rothman, the president of J Street U and a senior at Middlebury College. The recent rise in American Islamophobia has taken many forms. This past May, someone attempted to bomb a Florida mosque in which 60 worshippers were praying. Perhaps more disturbing than the specific event itself was the…
If you come to New Voices regularly, you know that they have been looking for contributors. That is where I come in. And since I will be writing for all of you in the coming months I thought it only fair that I introduce myself, what I plan to do and what I plan not…
October, which we are currently on the cusp of, is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. You may see an increase in purple ribbons, articles related to the subject popping up online and in your local women’s center. Campus events sponsored by various groups at your own college may even talk about domestic violence. Battering by a…
Here at Drew University, we’ve got a very nice sukah. It lives with Drew Facilities all year and they kindly put it up for us. It’s one of these canvas affairs that has little windows. Hung the windows are signs that say “SUKKAH” and have a little explanation. Despite this, I’m constantly asked about what…
I have a confession to make. Deep breath. Last Saturday was my very first experience with Hillel at the University of Colorado at Boulder. And it was … disappointing. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Why, pray tell, did I wait until the fifth Yom Kippur of my undergraduate career to check out the main…
Part of the reason this Reading list is so late today is that I departed New York this morning for my hometown of Northbrook, IL–and I flew holding my lulav and etrog. Luch to my surprise, the traditional four species did not delay me at all in the security check, and no one commented on…