In this unsettling moment, comedians, filmmakers, playwrights and others have been struggling against a long-ingrained American response to look away.
Category: Jews and Judaism
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When Jewish Artists Wrestle With Antisemitism
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Andy Jassy Declines to Say If Amazon Will Add Disclaimer To Antisemitic Film
The New York Times – Business:He said the company has a panel that reviews content that might be objectionable, but that cases were not always “straightforward.”
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Why More People, Jewish and Not, Are Embracing Shabbat
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:After pandemic separation and a recent surge in antisemitism, more young people — Jewish and not — seem to be celebrating the sabbath.
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Kyrie Irving Apologizes, Saying He Doesn’t ‘Condone’ Hate Speech
The New York Times – Sports:The Nets have listed Irving as questionable for Sunday’s game, indicating his suspension from the team may have been lifted.
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KFC Apologizes for Kristallnacht-linked Promotion
The New York Times – Business:An automated push notification sent in error by KFC Germany conflated the infamous 1938 pogrom and “tender cheese with crispy chicken.”
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Between Kanye and the Midterms, the Unsettling Stream of Antisemitism
The New York Times – Music:For American Jews, this fall has become increasingly worrisome. On Thursday alone, the F.B.I. warned of threats to New Jersey synagogues and the Nets suspended Kyrie Irving.