Andrew Silow-Carroll, JTA
An Idiot’s Guide to Anti-Semitic Tropes
(JTA) — Dear JTA, I am an elected official in a large democracy in the Western hemisphere. A lot of my colleagues have gotten into trouble recently for using anti-Semitic “tropes.” I know what anti-Semitism is, but am less sure how that differs from a “trope.” Any...
Trump Invokes Israel’s ‘Wall’ in Saying he has Agreed to Reopen Government
(JTA) — Announcing that he has agreed to end the partial government shutdown for three weeks, President Donald Trump invoked Israel’s security barrier in defense of what had been his previously non-negotiable demand to build a wall along the Mexican border. “Israel...
Judd Apatow Gives Louis C.K. a Master Class on Comedy — and Being a Mensch
(JTA) — Comedian Louis C.K.’s comeback attempt after a year of ugly sexual allegations hit another road bump this week, when audio emerged of a recent routine in which he has fun at the expense of the student survivors of the mass shooting in Parkland, Fla. —...
How Facebook Monitors Harmful Content: 5 Takeaways
(JTA) — Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg insists that the massive social network is a force for good, but the company keeps getting called out for being slow or unable to curb the worst tendencies of users and abusers. In the latest probe of its practices, The New...Upcoming Events
Jun
22
Sat
8:00 am 11th Annual Baltimore Dragon Boa... @ Under Armour Headquarters
11th Annual Baltimore Dragon Boa... @ Under Armour Headquarters
Jun 22 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
The 11th Annual Baltimore Dragon Boat Challenge 2019 takes place along the waterfront promenade at Under Armour’s Headquarters in Locust Point. The Baltimore Dragon Boat Club hosts a mix of more than 20 corporate, city,[...]
Jun
24
Mon
6:00 pm Hamiltunes: An evening of karaok... @ Everyman Theatre
Hamiltunes: An evening of karaok... @ Everyman Theatre
Jun 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Everyman Theatre and the Hippodrome partner for a night of “Hamilton” karaoke in advance of the show’s upcoming run at The Hippodrome. Sing-along to your favorite tunes from the hit Broadway musical. Schedule: Performer[...]
Jun
27
Thu
6:30 pm Creating Our American Story @ Jewish Museum of Maryland
Creating Our American Story @ Jewish Museum of Maryland 
Jun 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
We hear about immigrants, refugees, and asylees all over the media – but rarely do we get to hear directly from those coming to America to make a new home. Join us as we welcome[...]
Publisher’s Notes
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