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0 Politics Israel

Scott Wiener, Jewish Democrat and critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, vies for Nancy Pelosi’s seat

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 9 Nov

California State Senator Scott Wiener, a Jewish Democrat running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat, offers a nuanced stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, emphasizing a human-centered approach influenced by his family's history of fleeing pogroms.

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 Art Culture

The Jewish Museum has just completed a major renovation. Here are 7 highlights.

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 24 Oct

The Jewish Museum on Fifth Avenue has reopened after a $14.5 million renovation, unveiling new exhibits and educational spaces.

0 Culture History

A revived Jewish Museum spotlights the story of Jewish endurance

PJ Grisar in Forward · 22 Oct

The Jewish Museum in New York City has undergone a significant renovation, unveiling a core exhibition titled "Identity, Culture and Community: Stories from the Collection."

0 Art Holidays

Julian Alper — Painting the Etrog: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of Etrog Painting

Julian Alper in Lehrhaus · 5 Oct

Julian Alper explores the symbolism of etrog and lulav through the lens of Jewish art, specifically focusing on paintings by Marc Chagall and Paula Gans.

0 Art Holidays

Julian Alper — Painting the Etrog: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of Etrog Painting

Julian Alper in Lehrhaus · 5 Oct

Julian Alper explores the symbolism of etrog and lulav through the lens of Jewish art, specifically focusing on paintings by Marc Chagall and Paula Gans.

0 Holocaust History

Aron Bell, last of the Bielski brothers whose famed brigade saved 1,200 Jews, dies at 98

Grace Gilson in JTA · 25 Sep

Aron Bell, the last surviving member of the Bielski brothers, passed away at 98.

0 History Communities

The Black Book

David Rozenson in Tablet · 15 Aug

David Rozenson narrates his family's harrowing experience as Jewish refuseniks in Soviet Leningrad during 1976, a period marked by severe repression under Leonid Brezhnev.

0 History Art

In a first-of-its-kind museum, mezuzahs keep memories of pre-war Poland alive

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 7 Aug

Helena Czernek and Aleksander Prugar run the Mi Polin Mezuzah Center in Warsaw, where they document mezuzah traces—indentations left in doorframes by Jewish mezuzahs in pre-war Poland.

0 Music History

How the Yiddish 'poet of the people' wrote more than 500 songs yet struggled to be heard

Henry H. Sapoznik in Forward · 1 Aug

Solomon Smulevitz, a prolific Yiddish songwriter and performer from the early 20th century, greatly influenced Jewish music despite struggling with financial success.

0 Music History

How the Yiddish 'poet of the people' wrote more than 500 songs yet struggled to be heard

Henry H. Sapoznik in Forward · 1 Aug

Solomon Smulevitz, a prolific Yiddish songwriter and performer from the early 20th century, greatly influenced Jewish music despite struggling with financial success.

0 Communities History

In just one family, four generations of Jewish doctors

Jon Kalish in Forward · 25 Jul

The Weinberg family story spans several generations, starting with Misha Weinberg who fled Belarus pogroms and became a doctor serving poor communities in Newark.

0 History Jewish Law

The Lost Legacy of the Leshem

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 1 Jul

Rav Shlomo Elyashiv, also known as the Leshem, was a prominent kabbalist of the Lithuanian world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

0 History Communities

Twentieth-Century Russia, a Microcosm of Jewish History

Tel Aviv Review · 9 Jun

Prof. Jonathan Dekel-Chen explores the complex history of Jews in 20th-century Russia, highlighting their evolution from marginalized subjects to significant participants in Soviet society.

0 History Communities

Twentieth-Century Russia, a Microcosm of Jewish History

Tel Aviv Review · 9 Jun

Prof. Jonathan Dekel-Chen explores the complex history of Jews in 20th-century Russia, highlighting their evolution from marginalized subjects to significant participants in Soviet society.

0 History Communities

Twentieth-Century Russia, a Microcosm of Jewish History

Tel Aviv Review · 9 Jun

Prof. Jonathan Dekel-Chen explores the complex history of Jews in 20th-century Russia, highlighting their evolution from marginalized subjects to significant participants in Soviet society.

0 Communities History

How my grandparents met: a Yiddish-American romance

Emily Kaplan in Forward · 9 Jun

Emily Kaplan recounts the romantic journey of her grandparents, Harry and Lil, whose love story blossomed in 1930s New Haven amidst the backdrop of their immigrant Jewish community.

0 Culture History

Persecuted by the KGB, a Jewish master soared to new heights in the West

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 5 Jun

Valery Panov, a renowned Russian Jewish dancer who passed away at 87, epitomized resilience in the face of Soviet-era antisemitism.

0 Art Culture

How Israeli-Canadian illusionist Vitaly Beckman fooled Penn & Teller–a third time!

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 28 May

Vitaly Beckman, an Israeli-Canadian illusionist, has achieved a rare feat by fooling Penn and Teller for the third time on their show "Penn & Teller: Fool Us."

0 Politics Antisemitism

Supporting Israel should not be controversial.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 May

Joshua Hoffman's article explores why support for Israel is often met with resistance and misunderstanding, particularly in Western discourse.

0 History Politics

Refusenik Lessons for Today

Sapir · 14 May

The term "refusenik" refers to Soviet Jews whose emigration requests were denied, highlighting a tenacious fight against Soviet oppression.

0 History Culture

A photo of my bubbe when Jewish stores still had Yiddish signs

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 5 May

The discovery of a family photograph featuring the author's grandmother, Gertrude, in front of a Yiddish-signed store offers a unique glimpse into Jewish immigrant life in early 20th century New York.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Trump wants to fight antisemitism. So why did he kill funding for my Holocaust translation project?

Sasha Senderovich in Forward · 11 Apr

Sasha Senderovich discusses the termination of a National Endowment for the Humanities grant supporting his Holocaust translation project, despite its alignment with stated goals of fighting antisemitism.

0 Leadership History

Learning from Menachem Begin

Sapir · 3 Apr

Menachem Begin, Israel's sixth prime minister, is remembered for his multifaceted legacy, including peace with Egypt, expanding settlements, and surviving political controversies.

0 Politics Culture

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

Ami Magazine in Ami · 2 Apr

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.

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