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The World's Obsession With Blaming Israel for Everything

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 5 Jun

Vanessa Berg's essay critiques the tendency of Western politicians to scapegoat Israel for a range of global issues while ignoring domestic problems and the actions of authoritarian states.

0 Music Communities

In Israel, an Arab-Jewish youth orchestra builds a new ‘East-West’ sound together

Deborah Danan in Forward · 28 May

The Jerusalem Orchestra East & West's youth program in Tel Aviv, led by conductor Tom Cohen, offers an innovative blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions, fostering cooperation between Arab and Jewish young musicians.

0 Politics Israel

EU sanctions Israeli settlers after Hungary, under new leadership, clears path

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 12 May

The European Union has moved forward with sanctions against Israeli settlers responsible for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

0 Antisemitism History

Brussels cathedral installs plaques apologizing for medieval antisemitic persecution depicted in stained glass

Grace Gilson in Forward · 6 May

The Cathedral of St. Michael in Brussels has installed plaques apologizing for the antisemitic persecution depicted in its stained glass windows, which illustrate the 1370 accusation against Jews for desecrating the Eucharist, leading to executions and expulsions.

0 Holocaust Education

Class assignment: Get to know your murdered Jewish neighbors

Alyssa Katz in Forward · 1 May

Alyssa Katz narrates an evocative journey to Saint-Quentin in northeastern France, showcasing a poignant initiative led by history teacher Damien Bressolles to memorialize the city's Holocaust victims.

0 Philosophy Education

Jewish philanthropy can’t miss the AI revolution

eJewishPhilanthropy · 20 Apr

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms global industries and ethical landscapes, Jewish philanthropy has a crucial role to play in leading this revolution, grounded in Jewish values and traditions.

0 Politics Sports

Trump’s antisemitism envoy says US will bar World Cup attendees tied to antisemitism abroad

Grace Gilson in JTA · 17 Apr

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, the U.S. special envoy for monitoring and combating antisemitism, announced that the United States plans to bar individuals accused of fostering antisemitism in their home countries from attending the upcoming FIFA World Cup hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada.

0 Music Holocaust

VIDEO: A song about a Jewish girl, Khaye, who died in Treblinka

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 13 Apr

The poignant Yiddish poem "My Sister Khaye," written by Binem Heller in memory of his sister who perished in the Treblinka concentration camp, was immortalized in song by Israeli singer Chava Alberstein in 2001.

0 Politics Israel

The Multipolarity Trap

Park MacDougald in Tablet · 7 Apr

Park MacDougald's article delves into the controversial topic of multipolarity and its implications on global politics.

0 Politics Israel

Re-Zionization of the West

Dan Burmawi in Future of Jewish · 27 Mar

Dan Burmawi's essay discusses the vulnerability of Western civilization and Israel amidst rising Islamist and radical Leftist ideologies.

0 Politics Communities

Jesse Jackson, whose ties to American Jews were marked by strain and solidarity, dies at 84

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 17 Feb

Rev. Jesse Jackson's life and legacy were marked by complex relationships with American Jews, shaped by moments of both solidarity and strain.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader whose 1984 comments undercut Jewish relations, dies at 84

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Feb

Rev. Jesse Jackson, the influential civil rights leader, has passed at age 84.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Fall of Europe

Marc Weitzmann in Tablet · 4 Feb

Marc Weitzmann explores the disturbing shifts in European attitudes and the rise of antisemitism following events since October 7, 2023, particularly focusing on reactions to the New York mayoral election of Zohran Mamdani.

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 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 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 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 Communities Antisemitism

Europe is losing its religion, and its Jews.

Future of Jewish · 15 Oct 2025

Europe is witnessing a significant decline of religious adherence, with a noticeable transformation of once-sacred Christian buildings into entertainment venues.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Jewish debate has lost its mind.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 18 Sep 2025

The article by Joshua Hoffman critiques the global discourse surrounding Israel and antisemitism, highlighting instances where traditional antisemitic tropes are repackaged as legitimate criticism.

0 Culture Politics

Mailbag #2

On the Nose · 4 Sep 2025

The editorial team at Jewish Currents fields reader questions on complex cultural and political topics, exploring Jewish identity and community sustainability outside Zionism, as well as issues with comparing genocides and the implications of Zionism's perception.

0 Literature History

Why a little-known Jewish writer from Belgium went viral — and why you should read her too

Lauren Hakimi in Forward · 5 Aug 2025

Jacqueline Harpman, a Holocaust survivor and Belgian author, has gained posthumous fame as her novels garnered viral attention on TikTok.

0 Culture Politics

An Orange Tie and A Grieving Crowd: Comedian Yohay Sponder on Jewish Resilience

People of the Pod · 24 Jul 2025

Yohay Sponder, an Israeli comedian, shares how his work has evolved to offer resilience and connection through humor amidst adversity.

0 Politics Education

What Matters Now to Dan Ben-David: Israel's moment of truth is here

What Matters Now · 23 Jul 2025

Dan Ben-David argues that Israel is at a critical juncture, necessitating comprehensive reforms in education, budget management, government structure, and the adoption of a constitution.

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