Khrushchev and the growth of Soviet antisemitism

Khrushchev “delivered a speech at the first session of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR describing the suffering endured by the population during the years of occupation, but he made no mention of the tragedy of the Jews. Khrushchev mentioned the mass murders of ‘Soviet people’ by the Nazis, but he did not mention the extermination of Jews, whose only ‘crime’ was that they were Jewish.” (Alex Gordon)

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Today’s Jewish birthday: Steve Reich

Steve Reich (October 3, 1936) is an American composer best known as a pioneer of minimal music in the mid to late 1960s. Reich’s work is marked by its use of repetitive figures, slow harmonic rhythm, and canons. Reich describes this concept in his essay “Music as a Gradual Process” by stating, “I am interested in perceptible processes. [Wikipedia]

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Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI) proposes U.S. adopt a new policy for Israel and Palestinians

A strong U.S.–Israel relationship is vital to our national interests and to achieving security for Israel, self-determination for Palestinians, and stability for the Middle East. The framework assigns specific obligations to all of the parties whose decisions will determine the future stability of the region: Israel, the Palestinians, Arab states, and the United States. (Press Release)

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Parsha Zot HaBracha: Moses is denied the chance to step foot in the Promised Land

Moses had every reason to feel cheated. For 40 years, he served as tour guide, complaint department, and mediator for several million chronically vocal travelers wandering through a desert. Whenever they ran out of water or missed the onions of Egypt, Moses took the heat. (Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel)

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Muss H.S. in Israel develops new marketing materials reflective of its evolution

“Muss has been transforming young people for more than 50 years,” said Sharon Polansky, Vice President of Marketing at Jewish National Fund-USA. “As we worked on the new logo and visual identity, it was important that they capture the energy, spirit and transformative power that have always been at the heart of the Muss experience….” (Press Release)

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The fight against terrorism and antisemitism: Oct. 2, 2026

Two students affiliated with StandWithUs at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, were preparing for a screening of “We Will Dance Again,” a review of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on southern Israel by Hamas when they noticed an anonymous threat on Yik Yak social media. [SDJW staff report]

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The changing meaning of a Jewish holiday

In 70 CE, with the destruction of the Second Temple, Shemini Atzeret was previously devoted to the ritual cleansing of the altar. In the present day, it marks the beginning of the rainy season in Israel, so it includes the year’s first prayer for rain. [Cailin Acosta]

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