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0 Politics Philosophy

What Matters Now to legal expert Menachem Rosensaft: Israel is not committing genocide

What Matters Now · 26 Aug 2025

Menachem Rosensaft, a legal expert on genocide, argues that Israel is not committing genocide in its conflict with Hamas, differentiating between genocide and crimes against humanity.

0 Politics Music

'Israeli musicians must choose if they want to be boycotted at home or boycotted abroad'

Haaretz Weekly · 18 Aug 2025

Israeli musicians face a dilemma as signing a petition criticizing the war in Gaza leads to backlash and possible cancellation of performances, demonstrating a tense cultural and political atmosphere.

0 History Philosophy

The Rebirth of Chosenness

Sapir · 11 Aug 2025

The article explores England's remarkable historical shift from one of the most antisemitic nations to a leading philosemitic society by the 17th century.

0 Holocaust History

His grandfather’s Holocaust stories didn’t add up — so he set out to tell the fact-checked version

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 8 Aug 2025

Ari Schneider, an investigative journalist, uncovered inconsistencies in his grandfather Louis' Holocaust survival stories, prompting him to fact-check and document the true history of their family's experiences during the Shoah.

0 Antisemitism Israel

Antisemitic graffiti and torched cars outside IDF soldier’s family home prompt police investigation in St. Louis suburb

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 6 Aug 2025

In Clayton, Missouri, police are investigating an antisemitic hate crime involving graffiti reading "Death to the IDF" and the torching of three cars outside a residence linked to a former Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldier.

0 Antisemitism Israel

Hate crime inquiry open after ‘Death to the IDF’ graffiti and arson outside St. Louis soldier’s family home

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 6 Aug 2025

A hate crime investigation is underway in Clayton, Missouri, after antisemitic graffiti and arson targeted a residence associated with a former IDF soldier recently returned from service.

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.

0 Politics Israel

25 countries call for ‘immediate’ end to Gaza war, citing mounting death toll at aid distribution sites

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Jul 2025

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified as recent events have led to the highest recorded death toll among aid-seekers.

0 Politics Israel

Dropping bombs and dialogue? Israel-Syria peace talks right now are ‘absolutely mind-boggling’

Haaretz Weekly · 16 Jul 2025

Chuck Freilich, Israel's former deputy security adviser, discusses the complexity of Israeli military actions in southern Syria amidst potential diplomatic openings with Syria's new government.

0 Literature Culture

Advertising Supplement | Moment’s Summer Reading Guide

Moment in Moment · 2 Jul 2025

Moment's Summer Reading Guide presents a diverse selection of Jewish-themed books, spanning genres from mystery and biography to historical fiction and inspirational memoirs.

0 Ethics Politics

Getting Away With Murder // Beware the MAID

Avi Shafran in Ami · 2 Jul 2025

Avi Shafran critiques the expansion of Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) laws, highlighting a worrying trend towards normalizing euthanasia for non-terminal and mentally ill patients.

0 Communities Culture

Inbox: Issue 1066

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Jun 2025

This collection of letters to the editor spans a range of topics, reflecting on articles and columns from a Jewish publication.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Kohanim and Air Travel: Problems and Solutions

Rabbi Chaim Chemoff in Jewish Action · 17 Jun 2025

Rabbi Chaim Chemoff explores the complex halachic issues that arise when Kohanim, who must avoid ritual impurity from contact with dead bodies, travel by air.

0 Politics History

7 Things You Need to Know About the Israel-Iran War

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 13 Jun 2025

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, marked by Israeli strikes in 2025, has deep roots in the transformation of Iran post-1979's Islamic Revolution, which turned a former ally into a vehement adversary with a doctrine of eradication toward Israel.

0 Television/Film Culture

In a time of darkness and trauma in Israel, a profound new film offers a dose of 'Bliss'

Dan Friedman in Forward · 4 Jun 2025

In Shemi Zarhin's film "Bliss," known as "Hemda" in Hebrew, the emotional intricacies of Israeli life are explored against the backdrop of familial and societal challenges.

0 Television/Film Culture

Dozens of Jewish and Israeli movies are screening in NYC in June. Here are our picks.

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 4 Jun 2025

June in New York City boasts a vibrant selection of Jewish and Israeli films showcased across multiple esteemed festivals, including the Tribeca Festival, the Israel Film Center Festival, and the Sephardic Jewish Film Festival.

0 Politics Antisemitism

When Hamas cheers you on, you might be doing it wrong.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 3 Jun 2025

Nachum Kaplan's essay critiques Europe and several Western countries for their stance on Israel amid the conflict with Hamas.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Antisemitism is no longer just an ideology — it's an economic model

Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler in Forward · 28 May 2025

Antisemitism has evolved from a mere ideology to an economic model in today's digital world.

0 Politics Music

The Crowd Knew Better

Itxu Díaz in Tablet · 27 May 2025

The recent Eurovision Song Contest highlighted a significant disconnect between European audiences and their governments, particularly regarding Israel.

0 History Politics

In 1982, the shooting of an Israeli diplomat led to war

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 22 May 2025

The attempted assassination of Israeli diplomat Shlomo Argov in London in 1982 provided Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon with the pretext to initiate the first Lebanon war.

0 Television/Film Politics

Eurovision defends voting system after complaints over Israel’s 2nd place finish

Grace Gilson in JTA · 20 May 2025

The Eurovision Song Contest's organizers are defending its voting process after several European countries questioned Israel's strong placement.

0 Communities History

A Place Called the Pletzl

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 20 May 2025

The Pletzl, the historic Jewish quarter in Paris' Marais district, has been a significant center for Jewish life since the late 19th century.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

Police raid homes of mohels in Antwerp, in investigation into possible illegal circumcisions

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 15 May 2025

Belgian police have conducted raids on homes in Antwerp as part of an investigation into potentially illegal circumcisions conducted by mohels.

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