Armenia

0 Culture History

Joyce Eisenberg in Hadassah · 14 Nov

In a fascinating travelogue, Joyce Eisenberg recounts her journey through Uzbekistan, Georgia, and Armenia, regions steeped in Jewish history and culture.

0 Communities Politics

The immigrant New Yorkers beloved by Zohran Mamdani all feel warmth for their homelands. Why can’t Jews?

Rabbi Joe Schwartz in JTA · 10 Nov

Rabbi Joe Schwartz reflects on the multicultural identity of New York City and the emotional bonds immigrants maintain with their countries of origin, using Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's recent speech as a catalyst for discussion.

0 Politics Israel

Iran, Abraham Accords and Bibi’s trial: What Trump said in his historic Knesset speech

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 14 Oct

President Donald Trump's speech to the Israeli Knesset on October 13, 2025, came just after the release of the remaining Israeli hostages from Gaza, marking a significant moment in the US-brokered ceasefire to end the war.

0 History Communities

Thessaloniki’s Armenian minority and Jewish past are bound by a shared history of genocide

Larry Luxner in JTA · 24 Sep

Thessaloniki, Greece, is a city marked by its intertwined Jewish and Armenian histories, both communities having faced genocide and assimilation challenges.

0 Communities History

Thessaloniki’s Armenian minority and Jewish past are bound by a shared history of genocide

Larry Luxner in JTA · 23 Sep

Thessaloniki's Armenian and Jewish communities are interwoven by a shared historical experience of genocide, commercial dominance, and cultural resilience.

0 Politics History

In a first for an Israeli leader, Netanyahu says he recognizes the Armenian genocide

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 27 Aug

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a groundbreaking acknowledgment on a podcast by recognizing the Armenian genocide, a term historically avoided by Israeli leaders due to complex diplomatic ties, particularly with Turkey.

0 Communities Politics

After decades of conflict, Armenia-Azerbaijan peace plan gives Caucasus Jews new hope

Larry Luxner in JTA · 20 Aug

The article explores the potential benefits for Jewish communities in Armenia and Azerbaijan amid the prospect of peace between the two nations, historically embroiled in conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

0 Communities Politics

After decades of conflict, Armenia-Azerbaijan peace plan gives Caucasus Jews new hope

Larry Luxner in JTA · 20 Aug

The article explores the potential benefits for Jewish communities in Armenia and Azerbaijan amid the prospect of peace between the two nations, historically embroiled in conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Western leaders are getting Jews killed.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 23 May

Nachum Kaplan argues that Western leaders are exacerbating antisemitism and endangering Jewish lives by adopting policies based on Hamas's deceptive narratives.

0 Music Politics

Israel’s Yuval Raphael comes in 2nd at Eurovision, propelled largely by popular vote

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 19 May

Yuval Raphael of Israel secured second place in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, primarily due to the strong support from the popular vote across Europe, despite some regional opposition related to the ongoing war in Gaza.

0 History Politics

Zionism Remains a Freedom Struggle

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article explores the unique position of Israel as a postcolonial state that has thrived amidst challenges since its founding.

0 Antisemitism Education

Antisemitism is out of control in academia.

Andrew Pessin in Future of Jewish · 22 Feb

Andrew Pessin, a professor at Connecticut College, warns of escalating antisemitism within academic settings, particularly focusing on events at his own institution.

0 Politics Ethics

Investing firm to stop assessing human rights risk in ‘contiguous territorial disputes’ after scrutiny from pro-Israel groups

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 7 Jan

Morningstar, a firm known for advice on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, has chosen to cease evaluating human rights risks related to contiguous territorial disputes, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, after facing significant pressure from pro-Israel groups.

0 Politics Israel

Trump will not restrain Israel: the clock is now ticking for Iran and its proxies

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Nov 2024

In the aftermath of the US election and Trump's win, Iran and its allies such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis face a potentially shifting geopolitical landscape.

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