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On PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots,’ Jewish actor Lizzy Caplan discovers her family’s unknown Holocaust story

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 26 Jan

In a poignant episode of PBS's 'Finding Your Roots,' Jewish actor Lizzy Caplan uncovers a previously unknown family connection to the Holocaust.

0 Politics Philosophy

A Lesson from Noam Chomsky about Israel and Iran

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 19 Jan

Ken Silverman discusses the ethical perspectives of Noam Chomsky regarding human rights abuses in different countries, particularly focusing on Israel and Iran.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

Circumcision could be ‘child abuse’ if done wrong, UK prosectors warn after deaths

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 15 Jan

British authorities are considering labeling poorly conducted circumcisions as child abuse following instances where the procedure led to fatalities.

0 Politics Ethics

American Progressives Must Support the Protests in Iran

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 12 Jan

Ken Silverman argues that American progressives should support the Iranian protests against their oppressive government, emphasizing the universality of human rights beyond national alliances.

0 Antisemitism History

Jews are the first targets. Christians are next.

Eric Buesing in Future of Jewish · 9 Jan

Eric Buesing's essay delves into the historical and strategic evolution of an Arabic proverb as a blueprint for religious persecution against Jews and Christians.

0 Holocaust Literature

REVIEW: ‘Letters from the Afterlife’

Rochelle G. Saidel in Hadassah · 6 Jan

"Letters from the Afterlife" is a profound collection of correspondence between Holocaust survivors Chava Rosenfarb, a Yiddish writer, and Zenia Larsson, a sculptor and author, spanning from 1945 to 1971.

0 Holocaust Communities

Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor who promoted the story of her friend and posthumous stepsister Anne Frank, dies at 96

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 5 Jan

Eva Schloss, a Holocaust survivor and step-daughter of Otto Frank, passed away at 96 in London.

0 Television/Film Culture

The Best Jewish TV of 2025

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 26 Dec 2025

Amidst a challenging year for global Jewry, 2025 highlighted a remarkable surge in Jewish representation on television.

0 Music Culture

Layered Shifts of Life

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 23 Dec 2025

Composer Chayala Neuhaus continues to evolve her musical journey with the release of 'Miracles 4', featuring songs that resonate with themes of faith, perseverance, and the layered experiences of Jewish life.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Righteous gentiles in the Holocaust were no 'ordinary thing'

Simi Horwitz in Forward · 22 Dec 2025

"This Ordinary Thing," a documentary by Nick Davis, highlights the often-overlooked bravery of non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jewish people during the Holocaust.

0 Culture Politics

Something extraordinary is happening in Israel’s cultural world.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 9 Dec 2025

The cultural scene in Israel is experiencing a remarkable revitalization despite facing global boycotts and cancellations due to political tensions.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The West is sleepwalking into a Jewish exodus.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 9 Dec 2025

Nachum Kaplan's essay argues that the Western world is inadvertently fostering a situation that could lead to a Jewish exodus.

0 Antisemitism History

The Myth of Jewish Race (A History Written by Antisemites)

Future of Jewish · 7 Dec 2025

David Harris's excerpt from his book "Antisemitism: What Everyone Needs to Know" explores the evolution of antisemitic narratives, particularly the myth of Jewish racial identity.

0 Israel Politics

Why IDF soldiers’ official headshots only show their backs

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 3 Dec 2025

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has adopted the unusual practice of displaying official headshots of its service members showing only the backs of their heads.

0 Communities Education

Family First Inbox: Issue 970

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Nov 2025

Family First Inbox, Issue 970, features letters discussing diverse personal challenges and reflections on societal issues.

0 Music Politics

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

Grace Gilson in JTA · 24 Nov 2025

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 Communities History

To Me, He’s Alive

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Nov 2025

Cindy Scarr's reflection on the tumultuous period following Simchat Torah 2023 interweaves personal experience with communal trauma as she participates in Shabbaton gatherings for families of hostages.

0 Politics Israel

Israel is paying for the West's moral narcissism.

Paul Friesen in Future of Jewish · 18 Nov 2025

Paul Friesen criticizes what he perceives as the West's ineffective approach to Middle East peace, characterizing it as an exercise in moral vanity rather than a productive strategy.

0 Antisemitism History

Vatican investigates Swiss Guard for alleged spitting gesture at Jewish women

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 11 Nov 2025

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 Literature Culture

The Jewish Picture Books Everyone’s Talking About

Alexandra Lapkin Schwank in Hadassah · 6 Nov 2025

Jewish children's picture books have seen a resurgence, offering a diverse range of stories that celebrate Jewish traditions, resilience, and multicultural experiences.

0 History Holocaust

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

Andrea Baur in Future of Jewish · 3 Nov 2025

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

0 Culture Antisemitism

Overhauled Kennedy Center takes on the mantle of combating antisemitism

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 31 Oct 2025

The Kennedy Center is adopting a proactive approach to combat antisemitism through the arts under its new leadership.

0 Politics Leadership

The Art of the Kneel

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 28 Oct 2025

This political analysis explores the power dynamics within NATO in light of President Donald Trump's policies and unconventional diplomacy.

0 Politics History

Does that Trump Time Magazine cover really reference a Nazi war criminal?

Terrence Petty in Forward · 26 Oct 2025

The article explores the controversy surrounding a Time Magazine cover featuring Donald Trump, which sparked online debates due to its resemblance to a 1963 Newsweek photo of Alfried Krupp, a convicted Nazi war criminal.

0 Politics Israel

Prominent Jewish figures call for sanctions on Israel: ‘The ceasefire must be the beginning, not the end.’

Grace Gilson in JTA · 22 Oct 2025

The article discusses a letter signed by prominent Jewish figures and celebrities, urging continued international pressure on Israel following a recent ceasefire with Hamas.

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