Algeria

0 Literature History

Marco Roth in Tablet · 12 Jun

In this intriguing exploration, Marco Roth delves into the forgotten memoir of Eliezer Kamenezky, a Jewish wanderer whose global odyssey in the early 20th century unfolds a complex world of Jewish networks and landscapes.

0 Music Culture

The Israeli song that almost won Eurovision was about far more than the breakup of a love affair

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 19 May

Noam Bettan, Israel's Eurovision 2026 candidate, captured the audience with a poignant trilingual song "Michelle," sung in Hebrew, French, and English.

0 History Politics

The Ethnic Cleansing No One Mentions When Talking About Israel

Matt Field in Future of Jewish · 28 Apr

The article by Matt Field challenges the pervasive narrative of Israel as a European settler state by highlighting the largely overlooked ethnic cleansing of Jews from Arab countries.

0 Literature Television/Film

He committed murder today. Or maybe yesterday. He doesn't know.

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 13 Apr

The article explores Françios Ozon's film adaptation of Albert Camus' novel "The Stranger," focusing on its cinematic interpretations and deviations.

0 Literature Television/Film

He committed murder today. Or maybe yesterday. He doesn't know.

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 13 Apr

The article explores Françios Ozon's film adaptation of Albert Camus' novel "The Stranger," focusing on its cinematic interpretations and deviations.

0 Politics Israel

Israel is not exceptional. The way people talk about it is.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 7 Apr

Nachum Kaplan argues that Israel is not inherently exceptional compared to other 20th-century states formed amid imperial collapse, but it is uniquely scrutinized.

0 Politics Israel

The Eagle Has Landed

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 21 Feb

Natan Slifkin critiques the developments in Gaza following the reopening of the Rafah crossing and the involvement of various international players, including Qatar and the U.S.

0 Politics History

How a Russian Jewish activist's deportation case led to Mahmoud Khalil's

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 28 Jan

The article explores the historical legal precedent set by Russian Jewish activist Dora Coleman's 1951 deportation case, which has resurfaced in the context of the Trump administration's attempts to deport pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.

0 Antisemitism Politics

2 teens arrested for painting 73 swastikas on playground in Brooklyn area with many Jews

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 23 Jan

Two teenagers were arrested for spraying 73 swastikas on a playground in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, as part of an antisemitic vandalism spree.

0 Communities Leadership

Jerry Lippman was a Jewish newspaperman who refused to play by the rules

Jeff Helmreich in JTA · 15 Jan

Jerry Lippman, late publisher of the Long Island Jewish World and the Manhattan Jewish Sentinel, is remembered for transforming Jewish journalism with his rebellious spirit and editorial integrity.

0 Politics History

A Guide to the Middle East, for Western Audiences

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 14 Jan

Joshua Hoffman's article reveals how Western analyses often misinterpret Middle Eastern unrest, citing Iran as a prime example.

0 History Holocaust

The Muslim Who Saved 250,000 Jews

Jewdicious · 5 Dec 2025

Sultan Mohammed V of Morocco played a crucial role in protecting the Jewish community during World War II by resisting Vichy France's attempts to implement Nazi racial laws in Morocco.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Critical Difference Between Islamophobia and Antisemitism

Zain de Ville in Future of Jewish · 30 Nov 2025

Zain de Ville's essay contrasts the dynamics of antisemitism with the contemporary discourse surrounding Islamophobia.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Every Jewish conspiracy is true, just not about Jews.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 19 Nov 2025

Joshua Hoffman's piece explores the persistent projection of conspiracy theories onto Jews and Israel, asserting that the accusations more accurately describe the actions of certain Muslim-majority countries.

0 History Communities

The forgotten pogrom and the fate of Libya’s Jews

eJewishPhilanthropy · 5 Nov 2025

The article sheds light on the 1945 pogrom in Libya, a devastating attack on the Jewish community that marked the beginning of the end for one of the world's oldest Jewish populations.

0 Food Culture

Saucy Moroccan Fish Tacos

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 28 Oct 2025

Leah Koenig introduces a creative culinary twist with Saucy Moroccan Fish Tacos, integrating traditional North African-Jewish flavors into a Mexican-inspired dish.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I read the UN 'genocide' report so you don't have to.

Kyle Orton in Future of Jewish · 19 Sep 2025

Kyle Orton critiques a UN report alleging Israel's genocidal intent in its response to Hamas.

0 Politics Culture

Turkish authorities cancel French-Algerian Jewish singer’s concert over his support for Israel

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 5 Sep 2025

Turkish authorities canceled a concert by French-Algerian Jewish singer Enrico Macias due to his support for Israel, citing intense calls for protests.

0 Food Holidays

Orange and Almond Couscous

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 3 Sep 2025

Leah Koenig highlights the significance of couscous in North African Jewish cuisine, focusing on a Rosh Hashanah recipe for Orange and Almond Couscous.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Why Can Jonathan Greenblatt Lie With Impunity?

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 25 Aug 2025

Peter Beinart criticizes Jonathan Greenblatt, head of the Anti-Defamation League, for making unchallenged statements on mainstream U.S. media that misrepresent figures and events related to Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.

0 Food Culture

The World of Sephardic Food

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 4 Aug 2025

Sephardic Jewish cuisine is a vibrant reflection of history, encompassing diverse influences from Spain, Portugal, North Africa, and the Middle East.

0 Politics Ethics

Inhumanitarianism

Avi Shafran in Ami · 11 Jun 2025

The article addresses the controversial financial support, both intentional and unintentional, received by Hamas and highlights the complexities of international funding.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The United Nations of Jew-Haters

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 5 Jun 2025

The article presents a scathing critique of the United Nations' historical and ongoing biases against Israel, highlighting the UN's failure to acknowledge the atrocities committed by Hamas, particularly in the wake of the October 7th massacre.

0 Politics Leadership

How Bibi Buggered On to Victory

Edward N. Luttwak in Tablet · 16 Apr 2025

Edward Luttwak's article draws a comparison between Winston Churchill's and Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership styles, highlighting their shared tenacity in the face of overwhelming odds.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Trump administration can deport Mahmoud Khalil for undermining U.S. foreign policy on antisemitism, judge rules

Grace Gilson in Forward · 11 Apr 2025

A federal immigration judge has ruled that Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested at Columbia University by ICE, can be deported for activities perceived as undermining U.S. policy to combat antisemitism.

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