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Azerbaijan’s Sephardic Jewish community slams Mamdani’s Armenian genocide comments

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 28 Apr

The Sephardic Jewish community in Baku, Azerbaijan has criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his comments linking Azerbaijan's recent actions in Nagorno-Karabakh to the Armenian genocide.

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

Larry Luxner in JTA · 20 Aug 2025

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 Culture Israel

From Broadway to Jewish Advocacy: Jonah Platt on Identity, Antisemitism, and Israel

People of the Pod · 17 Jul 2025

Jonah Platt, known for his role in "Wicked," discusses his transition to Jewish advocacy following the escalation of Israel-Gaza tensions.

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How a Mediterranean vacation destination for Israelis turned into a displaced persons hub

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider · 18 Jun 2025

The island of Cyprus unexpectedly became a refuge for nearly 2,500 Jewish people stranded due to Israel's military campaign against Iran.

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Azerbaijan Is Represented by an Awesome Jewish Contestant in the 2025 Eurovision

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 13 May 2025

Asaf (Sefael) Mishiyev, a Mountain Jew from Azerbaijan, will represent the country at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest with his band, Mamagama.

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The Jewish music teacher representing a Muslim-majority country at Eurovision

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 13 Feb 2025

Asaf Mishiev, a Jewish singer from Azerbaijan, is set to represent the Muslim-majority country at the Eurovision Song Contest, embodying a unique cross-cultural narrative.

0 Politics Israel

Is the 'Trump effect' preventing Iran from attacking Israel?

Haaretz Weekly · 19 Nov 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's engagement with Russia for a ceasefire involving Hezbollah is criticized due to Russia's close ties with Iran.