Brazil

0 Science Politics

Beny Spira in Tablet · 8 May

Beny Spira's article "The Mask of Certainty" challenges the perceived efficacy of mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

0 Culture History

This graphic novel illustrates the story of America’s first Jewish congregation — pirates and all

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 4 May

"Remnants," a graphic novel by Julian Voloj, explores the rich and often-overlooked history of the first Jewish congregation in North America.

0 Politics History

Spain’s Jewish Question

Alan Grabinsky in Tablet · 29 Apr

Alan Grabinsky examines the diplomatic tensions between Spain and Israel, focusing on Spain's deep historical roots of antisemitism and anti-Americanism that influence political stances today.

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 Education Antisemitism

As Columbia’s Hillel director, I know: ‘Is there antisemitism on campus?’ is the wrong question

Brian S. Cohen in JTA · 26 Mar

Brian S. Cohen, Hillel director at Columbia University, argues that questioning the presence of antisemitism on campus misses the point.

0 Culture Politics

Brazil’s Flip-Flop War

Martín Sivak in Tablet · 20 Mar

In this piece, Martín Sivak explores the cultural and economic impact of Havaianas, Brazil's iconic flip-flop brand, against the backdrop of a boycott that appears to have little effect on its popularity.

0 Culture Education

Ideas Make a Difference

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Mar

Jonathan Haidt's book, "The Anxious Generation," exemplifies the profound impact ideas can have on society, inciting significant policy changes around the globe.

0 Politics Ethics

As a genocide law professor, I’d give the US brief supporting Israel at the ICJ a failing grade

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in JTA · 16 Mar

Menachem Z. Rosensaft critiques the U.S. government's intervention in the International Court of Justice case, South Africa v. Israel, as insufficient in defending Israel against genocide allegations related to its actions in Gaza.

0 Culture Television/Film

Was Calvin Klein the Jewish Matchmaker Who Set Up JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette?

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 9 Mar

The FX series "Love Story" fictionalizes the romance of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, leading to urban legends about Jewish fashion designer Calvin Klein, born Richard Klein, playing matchmaker for the couple.

0 Politics Israel

This Isn’t Israel’s War. It’s America’s.

Haviv Rettig Gur in The Free Press · 3 Mar

Haviv Rettig Gur argues that the U.S. involvement in a potential war with Iran is not primarily for Israel's benefit, but rather serves broader American strategic interests.

0 Israel Education

Israel Studies Can Redeem Academia

Sapir · 25 Feb

The keynote address for the launch of Stanford University's Israel studies program critiques certain prevalent academic and media narratives about Israel, arguing that many of these critiques are "not even wrong" due to their fundamental departures from logic, fact, and context.

0 Communities Culture

Sun, Status, and the Art of Not Sitting Still

Jordi Lippe-McGraw in Tablet · 2 Feb

Miami's transformation from a seasonal getaway for Northern retirees to a bustling hub of international culture and business is examined.

0 Television/Film Culture

Timothée Chalamet and ‘Marty Supreme’ net 9 Oscar nominations for Jewish sports fable

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 22 Jan

Marty Supreme, a Jewish-themed sports comedy starring Timothe Chalamet, garnered nine Oscar nominations, including best picture and best actor for Chalamet.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Argentina’s chief Sephardic rabbi reaffirms century-old ban on local conversions, sparking backlash

Juan Melamed in JTA · 21 Jan

Argentina's Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yosef Chehebar reaffirmed a century-old ban on local conversions, allowing them only if conducted in Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Was Maduro's abduction a 'Zionist' plot? The accusation is unfounded — and incredibly telling

Dan Perry in Forward · 5 Jan

The accusation by Venezuelan official Delcy Rodríguez that Nicolás Maduro's abduction had 'Zionist undertones' reflects a persistent, erroneous narrative linking Israeli strategic capability to global conspiracy theories.

0 Politics Israel

Toppling Maduro may weaken Iran’s hold in Latin America

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 4 Jan

The ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the U.S. is expected to significantly disrupt Iran's influence in Latin America, as the region has been a strategic base for Iran's terrorism, propaganda, and arms production efforts.

0 Communities History

Who Was Edmond Safra, the Jewish Billionaire at the Heart of Netflix’s ‘Murder in Monaco’?

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 24 Dec 2025

Edmond Safra, the subject of Netflix's documentary "Murder in Monaco," was a Jewish billionaire and revered banker who died under mysterious circumstances in a 1999 Monaco apartment fire.

0 Politics Israel

The ’I don’t support Israel’ conversation needs to stop.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 6 Dec 2025

Joshua Hoffman argues that the conversation about supporting or not supporting Israel is often misguided, as it misses the broader point of defending the shared values that Israel and other Western democracies embody.

0 Television/Film History

In ‘The Secret Agent,’ a peek into Brazilian Jewish history — and a warning against propaganda

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 3 Dec 2025

The film "The Secret Agent," set in 1977 Brazil during the military dictatorship, explores themes of identity, propaganda, and historical memory.

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 Television/Film Holocaust

Jeremy Strong, Shira Haas, Lizzy Caplan To Star in New Netflix Nazi Hunters Show

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 20 Nov 2025

Netflix has announced a new adaptation of Ira Levin's 1976 thriller novel 'The Boys from Brazil,' which centers on Nazi hunters uncovering a shocking plot in South America.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Jeremy Strong, Shira Haas, Lizzy Caplan To Star in New Netflix Nazi Hunters Show

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 20 Nov 2025

Netflix has announced a new adaptation of Ira Levin's 1976 thriller novel 'The Boys from Brazil,' which centers on Nazi hunters uncovering a shocking plot in South America.

0 Gender/Identity Torah

Women Are Rewriting the Role of Torah Scribe

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah · 20 Nov 2025

Women scribes are revolutionizing Jewish tradition as they take on the historically male domain of Torah writing.

0 Sports Israel

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa says he wants to play an NFL game in Jerusalem

Joseph Strauss in Forward · 19 Nov 2025

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expressed interest in playing an NFL game in Jerusalem following the league's first game in Spain, which his team won against the Washington Commanders.

0 Jewish Law Culture

The world is more Jewish than we realized.

Eric Buesing in Future of Jewish · 27 Oct 2025

Throughout history, Jews have persevered through exile and persecution, often concealing their identities.

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