Belarus

Alex Steiman in Future of Jewish · 17 Apr

This essay by Alex Steiman highlights the persistent threat of Nazi ideologies and antisemitism, arguing that the Holocaust's ideological roots continue to influence modern society.

0 History Politics

The Black Herb

Alexander Nazaryan in Tablet · 13 Apr

Alexander Nazaryan reflects on his journey to Chernobyl, highlighting personal and professional insights.

0 History Politics

In her inspired and inspiring history of the Jewish Bund, Molly Crabapple has found her anti-Zionist heroes for our time

Andrew Silverstein in Forward · 7 Apr

Molly Crabapple's book "Here Where We Live Is Our Country" revives the Jewish Labor Bund's story, an anti-Zionist socialist group from prewar Eastern Europe.

0 History Jewish Law

The Shochet

Lane Igoudin in Tablet · 7 Apr

"The Shochet" by Lane Igoudin offers a rare glimpse into the life of Pinye-Ber Goldenshteyn, an ordinary Jewish figure from the 19th-century Russian Pale of Settlement.

0 History Culture

The original anti-Zionists have been all but forgotten. Molly Crabapple wants to change that.

Debbie Nathan in Forward · 6 Apr

Molly Crabapple's new book "Here Where We Live Is Our Country" revisits the largely forgotten legacy of the Bund, a socialist revolutionary group that once rivaled Zionism in Eastern Europe.

0 Holidays Culture

What 100 Jewish stories taught me about the meaning of Passover

eJewishPhilanthropy · 31 Mar

The Passover story, as explored through 100 interviews conducted by Stephen D. Smith for the "Our Jewish Story" project, unveils its enduring significance as a rich narrative deeply embedded in Jewish identity and tradition.

0 Communities Culture

The Bread of Affliction That Also Brings Hope

Carol Ungar in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

In Bucharest, Romania, a matzah bakery has become an essential source of hope and sustenance for refugees from Odesa who fled Ukraine during the Russian bombardments.

0 Music Culture

Teen Dinah Slepovitch sings in Yiddish with her dad Zisl

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 26 Feb

Dinah Slepovitch, a precocious singer of Yiddish folk songs at the age of 12, has been captivating audiences alongside her father, Zisl Slepovitch, a renowned klezmer musician.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Peacock’s ‘Ponies’ Features a Badass Jewish Spy and a Moving Holocaust Storyline

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 29 Jan

"Ponies," now streaming on Peacock, is a captivating spy thriller set in 1977 Moscow, focusing on two women who become CIA operatives to unravel the mysterious deaths of their husbands.

0 Politics Israel

The Hidden Truth Behind Gaza's Board of Peace

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 Jan

Gaza's strategic importance and the formation of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace highlights a shift in global diplomacy, possibly representing a move towards a reimagined international governance system that might challenge the role of the United Nations.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ despite misgivings about Qatari, Turkish participation

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Jan

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to join President Donald Trump's newly formed Board of Peace, a controversial global body designed to oversee the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

0 Television/Film Culture

Michael Zegen Is Now a Jewish Dad!

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 12 Jan

Michael Zegen, well-known for his portrayal of complex Jewish fathers on screen, notably Joel Maisel in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' has embraced fatherhood himself.

0 Television/Film Culture

You Want I Should Watch?

Yitz Landes in Jewish Review of Books · 5 Jan

Yitz Landes explores Raphael Bob-Waksberg's new animated series, "Long Story Short," which picks up where "BoJack Horseman" left off, delving into themes of identity and familial trauma within a Jewish context.

0 History Antisemitism

Tsar Wars

Andrew N. Koss in Jewish Review of Books · 5 Jan

Polly Zavadivker's book, A Nation of Refugees: Russia's Jews in World War I, reveals the significant yet often overlooked plight of Russian Jews during World War I. As the Russian army suffered defeats on the Eastern Front, antisemitic paranoia led to brutal expulsions and violence against Jews, accused baselessly of espionage.

0 Culture History

Irving Berlin’s 1926 interfaith marriage sparked a Jewish debate that, 100 years later, hasn’t gone away

Scott D. Seligman in JTA · 2 Jan

Irving Berlin's 1926 marriage to Ellin Mackay, a Roman Catholic heiress, ignited significant debate within the Jewish community, reflecting longstanding tensions surrounding interfaith marriages.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu’s nominee to lead Mossad is his close advisor and an IDF general who fought the system

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 23 Dec 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's nomination of Maj.

0 Music Culture

Harrison Ford Had an Issue With Adam Sandler’s ‘Chanukah Song’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 18 Dec 2025

Adam Sandler's iconic "The Chanukah Song," celebrated for its playful listing of Jewish celebrities, initially contained some inaccuracies, one involving actor Harrison Ford, whom Sandler incorrectly identified as "a quarter Jewish."

0 Music Culture

Praise for soccer star Leo Messi in album of Yiddish kids' songs

Zach Golden in Forward · 10 Dec 2025

In "Pantakozak and Other New Yiddish Songs for Kids," Santa Fe-based musician Jordan Wax combines traditional Yiddish culture with modern storytelling and music to create an engaging album for children.

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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

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