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Six months after Yaron Lischinsky’s murder, his parents reflect on Israeli Embassy staffer’s life and legacy

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 1 Dec

Six months after the tragic murder of Yaron Lischinsky and his girlfriend Sarah Milgrim, Yaron's parents, Daniel and Ruth Lischinsky, visited Washington, D.C., to honor their son's life and legacy.

0 History Culture

The Nazis sent them to Hawaii to spy for the Japanese

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 26 Nov

Christine Kuehn's book, "Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor," is an intriguing blend of history and memoir recounting her family's unexpected Nazi espionage activities during World War II.

0 Art History

From Buenos Aires to Warsaw, ‘The Bride’ comes home

Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett in Forward · 21 Nov

After almost a century abroad, the painting "The Bride" by Polish Jewish artist Maurycy Minkowski has found a new home at the POLIN Museum in Warsaw.

0 Gender/Identity Torah

Women Are Rewriting the Role of Torah Scribe

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah · 20 Nov

Women scribes are revolutionizing Jewish tradition as they take on the historically male domain of Torah writing.

0 Politics Communities

Mamdani’s ‘Affordability’ Grift

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 20 Nov

The article by Armin Rosen critically examines New York City's political and economic climate following Zohran Mamdani's election as mayor, highlighting the contentious issue of rent control in an affordability-focused campaign.

0 History Art

How Mussolini's Jewish lover changed Fascist art and design

Cathryn J. Prince in Forward · 17 Nov

Margherita Sarfatti, a Venetian Jew and Benito Mussolini's lover, significantly influenced the visual language of Italian Fascism through her advocacy for Futurist art.

0 Politics Communities

Trump takes aim at Jews who vote for Zohran Mamdani, calling them ‘stupid’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 4 Nov

President Donald Trump has once again criticized Jewish voters who support Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral election, calling them "stupid" in a post on Truth Social.

0 Politics History

It’s All About China

Lee Smith in Tablet · 30 Oct

Lee Smith's article explores the intricate geopolitical relationships between the United States, China, and their impact on global security, particularly in light of recent conflicts in the Middle East.

0 Jewish Law Politics

While Jews criticize Israel, Israel looks after Jews everywhere.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 Oct

Israel's intelligence services act as the unseen guardians for Jewish communities worldwide, offering protection regardless of political debates surrounding the Jewish state.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Hitler Is Back in Style

Austin Petersen in Tablet · 23 Oct

The article explores the troubling trend of the liberty movement's ideological shift towards antisemitism and alt-right extremism, epitomized by a resurgence of pro-Hitler sentiments and conspiracy theories within some libertarian circles.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Hitler Is Back in Style

Austin Petersen in Tablet · 23 Oct

The article explores the troubling trend of the liberty movement's ideological shift towards antisemitism and alt-right extremism, epitomized by a resurgence of pro-Hitler sentiments and conspiracy theories within some libertarian circles.

0 Education Holocaust

A 21-year-old from rural Argentina travels 5,000 miles to learn — and teach — tolerance

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 21 Oct

Agustina Cruz, a 21-year-old from rural Argentina, traveled to Washington, D.C., becoming the first recipient of the White Rose Award for her advocacy for marginalized Roma families.

0 Education Holocaust

A 21-year-old from rural Argentina travels 5,000 miles to learn — and teach — tolerance

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 21 Oct

Agustina Cruz, a 21-year-old from rural Argentina, traveled to Washington, D.C., becoming the first recipient of the White Rose Award for her advocacy for marginalized Roma families.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump on Mamdani: ‘He hates Jewish people and yet he’s got Jewish people supporting him’

JTA · 15 Oct

In the context of the New York City mayoral race, President Donald Trump has intensified his criticisms of candidate Mamdani, labeling him as a communist and anti-Jewish during a press conference with Argentinian President Javier Milei.

0 Politics History

October 7 Was Israel’s Midlife Crisis

Amit Segal in The Free Press · 7 Oct

In an exclusive excerpt from Amit Segal's new book, "A Call at 4 AM," Israel's political landscape is likened to a midlife crisis as it navigates existential dilemmas amidst internal and external turmoil.

0 Jewish Law Communities

The Jews have a right to win.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 6 Oct

Joshua Hoffman reflects on Sukkot as a symbol of Jewish resilience and unity, especially in the face of rising antisemitism and global challenges.

0 Literature Culture

Letters to the Editor: Keep Buying Jewish Books

Editor in Hadassah · 3 Oct

Readers of Hadassah Magazine provide a variety of responses to the July/August 2025 issue, highlighting the importance of continuing to buy and engage with Jewish literature.

0 Antisemitism Education

‘Today we burn Jews,’ Argentine students chant in viral video taken on graduation trip

Juan Melamed in JTA · 29 Sep

A viral video from Argentina has sparked outrage as it shows high school students from Escuela Humanos chanting antisemitic slogans during their graduation trip in Bariloche.

0 Antisemitism Education

‘Today we burn Jews,’ Argentine students chant in viral video taken on graduation trip

Juan Melamed in JTA · 29 Sep

A viral video from Argentina has sparked outrage as it shows high school students from Escuela Humanos chanting antisemitic slogans during their graduation trip in Bariloche.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Post-Paramount sale, Shari Redstone is ‘full speed ahead’ on addressing antisemitism

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 25 Sep

Shari Redstone, after selling Paramount, has intensified her efforts to combat antisemitism and support Israel.

0 Politics Israel

142 countries have voted for a path to Israeli-Palestinian peace, why are these 10 countries opposed?

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 22 Sep

142 countries have endorsed a declaration supporting a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, yet 10 nations, including the U.S., Israel, and several smaller nations like Micronesia, Tonga, and Nauru, opposed it.

0 Sports Communities

Argentine tennis star Diego Schwartzman now plays soccer for a Jewish club in Buenos Aires

Juan Melamed in JTA · 19 Sep

Retired Argentine tennis star Diego Schwartzman, who once ranked as high as No. 8 in the world, has returned to his roots by playing soccer for Barkojba, a Jewish sports club in Buenos Aires.

0 Holocaust Art

Ohio auction house halts sale of paintings looted during the Holocaust and billed as ‘unclaimed property’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 15 Sep

Two 17th-century paintings by Dutch artist Ambrosius Bosschaert, looted from German Jew Adolphe Schloss's collection during World War II, were removed from an Ohio auction after intervention by the Monuments Men and Women Foundation.

0 Culture Education

What Parents Lose When They Don’t Raise Their Kids Jewish

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Sep

Joshua Hoffman explores the multifaceted impact on Jewish parents who choose not to raise their children within Jewish traditions and identity.

0 Communities Politics

Buenos Aires mayor vows to punish teacher who waved Palestinian flag during school ceremony

Juan Melamed in JTA · 12 Sep

In Buenos Aires, disciplinary action is being taken against Federico Puy, an elementary school teacher and union leader, for unfurling a Palestinian flag and expressing solidarity with Palestinian teachers and children during a school event on Teachers Day.

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