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What is Elbit Systems, and why did LA synagogue protesters target it?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 4 Dec

Demonstrations erupted outside Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard Temple against Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense contractor.

0 Literature Holocaust

The Jewish playwright who inspired Tom Stoppard to write his Holocaust history

PJ Grisar in Forward · 3 Dec

Tom Stoppard's play "Leopoldstadt" is notably influenced by the Jewish playwright Arthur Schnitzler, a significant figure in German-speaking theater from the early 20th century.

0 Literature Holocaust

The Jewish playwright who inspired Tom Stoppard to write his Holocaust history

PJ Grisar in Forward · 3 Dec

Tom Stoppard's play "Leopoldstadt" is notably influenced by the Jewish playwright Arthur Schnitzler, a significant figure in German-speaking theater from the early 20th century.

0 Literature Culture

5 things I’ve learned about the role Jewish books play in our lives

eJewishPhilanthropy · 1 Dec

Reflecting on the 100th anniversary of Jewish Book Month, Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen, host of The Five Books podcast, shares insights into how Jewish literature connects us to our past, broadens our understanding of history, fosters belonging, invites conversations across generations, and imagines a future for Jewish identity.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Critical Difference Between Islamophobia and Antisemitism

Zain de Ville in Future of Jewish · 30 Nov

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

0 Literature Holocaust

Tom Stoppard, playwright whose last work explored his family’s Holocaust history, dies at 88

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 30 Nov

Tom Stoppard, a revered playwright renowned for his intellectual and dynamic plays, passed away at 88.

0 Music Politics

Eurovision announces new voting measures following last year’s allegations of Israeli interference

Grace Gilson in JTA · 24 Nov

Amidst allegations of Israeli interference in last year's Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union has implemented new voting rules aimed at ensuring a fairer competition.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Zohran Mamdani Sides with the Anti-Israel Mob

The Editors in The Free Press · 22 Nov

Amidst a tumultuous scene outside Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, Palestine activists accused the synagogue of promoting illegal activities related to Israeli settlement recruitment, leading to an intense protest.

0 Literature Culture

New Jewish Books Full of Faith, Comedy and Yiddish

Sandee Brawarsky in Hadassah · 21 Nov

The article reviews a selection of new Jewish-themed books that traverse various genres and explore diverse narratives, from historical fiction to biography, spiritual guides, and memoirs.

0 Ethics Antisemitism

Dear Jews, it's time for Tikkun Olam 2.0.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Nov

In a provocative examination of Jewish self-defense, Joshua Hoffman calls for what he terms "Tikkun Olam 2.0," advocating for practical action and self-protection against antisemitism.

0 Culture History

At Grossinger's in the Catskills, Jews learned how to be American

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 13 Nov

We Met at Grossingers, a documentary by Paula Eiselt, delves into the history of Grossinger's resort in the Catskills, exploring its pivotal role in Jewish American culture during the mid-20th century.

0 History Holocaust

Groundbreaking analysis of Hitler’s DNA shows no Jewish ancestry — but finds a genetic disorder

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 12 Nov

An analysis of Adolf Hitler's DNA reveals that he had no Jewish ancestry, countering long-standing claims to the contrary.

0 History Politics

Young Hitler

David Samuels in Tablet · 12 Nov

David Samuels' article delves into Adolf Hitler's formative years in Vienna, challenging the Nazi leader's own portrayal in his infamous autobiography, "Mein Kampf."

0 History Politics

Young Hitler

David Samuels in Tablet · 12 Nov

David Samuels' article delves into Adolf Hitler's formative years in Vienna, challenging the Nazi leader's own portrayal in his infamous autobiography, "Mein Kampf."

0 Antisemitism History

Vatican investigates Swiss Guard for alleged spitting gesture at Jewish women

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 11 Nov

The Vatican is investigating a Swiss Guard accused of making an antisemitic gesture towards two Jewish women attending a conference marking the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, a declaration promoting tolerance of non-Christian religions.

0 Antisemitism Communities

When Jews are on the ballot, it’s time to get out.

Hana Raviyt Schank in Future of Jewish · 4 Nov

Hana Raviyt Schank reflects on her experiences as a Jew living in various cities, notably New York post-9/11 and during recent resurgences of antisemitism.

0 History Holocaust

They tried to erase the Jews behind Europe’s most famous brands.

Andrea Baur in Future of Jewish · 3 Nov

Andrea Baur's essay highlights the systematic expropriation of Jewish contributions to European innovation during the Nazi regime, a process known as "Aryanisation."

0 History Holocaust

They tried to erase the Jews behind Europe’s most famous brands.

Andrea Baur in Future of Jewish · 3 Nov

Andrea Baur's essay highlights the systematic expropriation of Jewish contributions to European innovation during the Nazi regime, a process known as "Aryanisation."

0 Literature Culture

John Irving always felt like an outsider — is that all he thinks there is to Jewishness?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 3 Nov

John Irving's latest novel, "Queen Esther," intertwines themes of Jewish identity and outsider status.

0 Literature History

John Irving’s ‘Queen Esther’

Sandee Brawarsky in Hadassah · 3 Nov

John Irving's latest novel, "Queen Esther," explores Jewish history and identity through its protagonist, Esther Nacht, an orphan from Vienna who immigrates to New England and eventually participates in the Zionist movement in Mandatory Palestine.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

As long as there are movies about Nazis, there will be movies about the art they looted

Simi Horwitz in Forward · 31 Oct

Pascal Bonitzer's film "Auction" serves as a recent addition to the genre focusing on Nazi-looted art, exploring the ethical and legal ramifications of art restitution.

0 Literature History

Was the ‘Yiddish Sherlock Holmes’ the first Jewish superhero?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 28 Oct

The adventures of Max Spitzkopf, the Yiddish-speaking detective from early 20th-century Austria-Hungary, offer a glimpse into a unique chapter of Jewish cultural history.

0 History Politics

The Global Elite that Almost Was

Martín Sivak in Tablet · 16 Oct

Fritz Mandl, one of interwar Europe's most influential munitions makers, is remembered not only for his wealth and opulent lifestyle but also for his political affiliations.

0 History Politics

The Global Elite that Almost Was

Martín Sivak in Tablet · 16 Oct

Fritz Mandl, an influential and wealthy munitions maker in interwar Europe, was known for his extravagant lifestyle, symbolized by his personalized luxury items like Rolls-Royces and bespoke shoes.

0 Communities Politics

‘It never goes away’: A former hostage describes the paradox of freedom for Israelis who returned home from Gaza

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 15 Oct

Barry Rosen, a former American hostage in Iran, reflects on the enduring trauma of captivity and relates his experiences to Israelis recently freed from Gaza by Hamas.

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