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My Palestinian best friend made me a proud Zionist.

Liza Libes in Future of Jewish · 13 May 2025

Liza Libes recounts her transformation from a secular Jew indifferent to her heritage to a fervent Zionist influenced by her friendships and life experiences.

0 Music Culture

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.

0 History Politics

Zionism Remains a Freedom Struggle

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

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

0 Politics Culture

Silenced Voices // When trimming fat, one needs a steak knife, not a chainsaw

Ami Magazine in Ami · 2 Apr 2025

The article discusses President Trump's executive order to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which manages independent news services like Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe.

0 Politics Language

Love Trump or hate him, all Jews should object to his appropriation of ‘Shalom’

Sarah Bunin Benor in JTA · 14 Mar 2025

Sarah Bunin Benor critiques Donald Trump's misuse of the Hebrew word "shalom," traditionally a greeting meaning peace, to signal aggression or dominance in political contexts.

0 Music Culture

‘Darkness will fade,’ Yuval Raphael sings in Israel’s Eurovision entry, ‘New Day Will Rise’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 10 Mar 2025

Israel's 2025 Eurovision Song Contest entry, "New Day Will Rise," sung by Yuval Raphael, draws on themes of perseverance and hope.

0 History Culture

Nine Lives

Maxim D. Shrayer in Tablet · 24 Feb 2025

Maxim D. Shrayer's extensive eulogy for his father, David Shrayer-Petrov, captures the multifaceted Jewish life lived across several decades from Soviet Leningrad to Boston.

0 Antisemitism Education

Antisemitism is out of control in academia.

Andrew Pessin in Future of Jewish · 22 Feb 2025

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

0 Music Culture

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 Music Culture

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 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 2025

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 Culture Holidays

Christmukkah is old news. This year, try merging Hanukkah with an ancient Persian holiday

Rob Eshman in Forward · 24 Dec 2024

Erev Yalda offers a novel cultural fusion by blending Hanukkah with the ancient Persian holiday Yalda, celebrated during the winter solstice.

0 Television/Film Culture

Netflix’s ‘Mary’ Stars Israeli Actors Noa Cohen and Ido Tako

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 6 Dec 2024

Netflix's new film "Mary," directed by D.J. Caruso, features Israeli actors Noa Cohen and Ido Tako in the lead roles.

0 Politics Israel

Why Is Turkey Harboring Hamas?

Jacob Forman in Moment · 26 Nov 2024

Turkey's collaboration with Hamas, despite its NATO membership, raises questions about its relationship with the West and Israel.

0 Politics Science

Crisis: The Climate and National Security

Tel Aviv Review · 25 Nov 2024

Galit Cohen discusses the strategic implications of the climate crisis on national security, emphasizing the challenges in supply chain disruptions and the need for collaborative efforts with neighboring countries.

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.

0 History Antisemitism

Investigation: Some 1,500 statues and streets honor Nazis around the world — including in Germany and the U.S.

Lev Golinkin in Forward · 27 Jan 2022

Lev Golinkin's investigation reveals that approximately 1,500 monuments and street names around the world are dedicated to Nazis and their collaborators, with significant numbers found even in countries like Germany and the United States.

0 Language Culture

Jewish Languages from Bukhori to Juhuri

Renee Ghert-Zand in Forward · 29 May 2013

Renee Ghert-Zand's article highlights the efforts of the Endangered Language Alliance (ELA) in preserving various Jewish languages, such as Juhuri, Bukhori, and Judeo-Median, which have Persian connections and are now endangered.

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