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Israel ›

0 Israel Antisemitism

The Return of the Zionist

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's essay explores a renewed recognition of the importance of Zionism amidst rising antisemitism, underscoring its foundational role in ensuring Jewish survival and continuity.

Art ›

0 Art Antisemitism

This Jewish artist hadn't painted in more than 5 decades. Then came Oct. 7.

Stav Ziv in Forward

Sid Klein, a Jewish artist who abandoned his craft for over five decades, returned to painting after the traumatic events of Oct. 7, when Hamas attacks deeply affected him.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Politics

How can I explain to my 93-year-old mother why it suddenly seems ok to hate Jews?

Peter Himmelman in Forward

As societal norms shift, Peter Himmelman explores why antisemitism appears to be increasingly normalized in modern discourse, highlighting his 93-year-old mother's shock at a controversial op-ed by Nicholas Kristof.

0 Antisemitism Culture

The bizarre antisemitic book that taught me to better understand Judaism

Talya Zax in Forward

Talya Zax reflects on a 1934 book titled "Twelve Jews" by Hector Bolitho, which she found on a pub bookshelf in England.

0 Antisemitism Culture

‘Spiritually Israeli’ is the viral insult that teens can’t escape

Allison Mimeles in JTA

"Spiritually Israeli" has emerged as a viral pejorative on TikTok and other social media, used to describe trends, products, or behaviors perceived as vapid or culturally empty.

0 Antisemitism Culture

A teen’s guide to the antisemitic slang flourishing on social media

Noa Stewart in JTA

Social media has become a breeding ground for antisemitic coded language, often disguised in memes and slang to escape detection by content moderators.

Communities ›

0 Communities Jewish Law

Ethiopian Jews. Israel. And a Hero.

Jewdicious

Nathan Shapiro was a pivotal figure in the successful relocation of Ethiopian Jews to Israel, especially during the crucial events of Operation Solomon in 1991.

0 Communities Culture

The Black Jewish experience, and Black-Jewish relations, take center stage on Fifth Avenue

Simone Saidmehr in Forward

Temple Emanu-El of Manhattan is embarking on a five-year initiative titled "Shared Histories, Shared Futures," focusing on Black-Jewish relations, particularly emphasizing the roles and experiences of Black Jews.

Music ›

0 Music Art

For Bob Dylan's 85th birthday, an 85-minute playlist

Seth Rogovoy in Forward

Nobel Prize-winning musician Bob Dylan turns 85, and in celebration, a curated 85-minute playlist has been created to honor his musical legacy.

Culture ›

0 Culture Politics

7 Things Jews Should Stop Saying

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish

Vanessa Berg's essay argues that recent events have exposed certain phrases used by Jews as outdated and insufficient in confronting contemporary challenges, particularly after a significant crisis on October 7th.

Politics ›

0 Politics Israel

Don't dismiss Israel's most rage-baiting minister as fringe

Dan Perry in Forward

As Israel approaches another election, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is becoming a central figure, embodying a shift within the Israeli right that disturbs many both domestically and internationally.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays History

The Day the Jews Agreed to Become Jews

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the significance of Shavuot, highlighting its pivotal role in Jewish history as the transformative moment when the Israelites accepted the covenant at Sinai, transitioning from a group of freed slaves to a covenantal civilization.

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