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0 Music Culture

The Israeli song that almost won Eurovision was about far more than the breakup of a love affair

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 19 May

Noam Bettan, Israel's Eurovision 2026 candidate, captured the audience with a poignant trilingual song "Michelle," sung in Hebrew, French, and English.

0 Politics Culture

At Eurovision, Israel's near triumph shows the limits of tolerance

Anna Goldenberg in Forward · 17 May

The article delves into the complexities of Israel's participation in the politically charged atmosphere of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Vienna.

0 Music Politics

Israel’s Noam Bettan takes 2nd at Eurovision, buoyed by scrutinized public vote

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 16 May

Israeli singer Noam Bettan achieved a second consecutive second-place finish at the Eurovision Song Contest, despite protests and a contentious public voting campaign.

0 Literature Culture

Updike and the Jews

Jesse Tisch in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Mar

Jesse Tisch explores John Updike's engagement with Jewish identity and literature, primarily through his creation of the fictional character Henry Bech, a Jewish-American author.

0 Politics Israel

Israel made the world safer today.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 28 Feb

The article details the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, comparing him to Adolf Hitler and emphasizing the threats posed by his regime.

0 Communities Jewish Law

I traveled from Israel to Spain to convert new Jews. A single ‘Sababa’ made me feel safer.

Rabbi Hayim Leiter in JTA · 3 Feb

Rabbi Hayim Leiter reflects on his experiences traveling from Israel to Spain to perform ritual circumcisions (brises) for converts amidst a politically charged atmosphere.

0 Politics Holocaust

Regime change in Iran isn't war. It's liberation.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 12 Jan

Joshua Hoffman asserts that regime change in Iran should not be seen as an act of war, but rather an essential step towards liberation.

0 Politics Israel

Trump administration struggles to lay out clear vision for Gaza peace plan

Matthew Shea in Jewish Insider · 12 Dec 2025

The Trump administration's Gaza peace plan, announced three months ago, remains vague in practice and fails to address significant issues, such as governance and security, especially with Hamas retaining control over much of Gaza.

0 Politics Leadership

Meet the rabbi running for State Assembly on the Upper West Side

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 9 Dec 2025

Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay, an influential figure in Jewish social justice and education at the Jewish Theological Seminary, is running for State Assembly in New York.

0 Holocaust History

Tisha B’Av 1942

S. B. Unsdorfer in Jewish Action · 16 Jul 2025

Set against the backdrop of the Holocaust, this narrative recounts a harrowing Tisha B'Av in 1942 Bratislava.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Imagine if Hitler had remained untouched.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 24 Jun 2025

The article draws a parallel between Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Adolf Hitler, arguing that Khamenei poses a modern-day threat similar to the Nazi regime, despite not having succeeded in genocide.

0 Politics History

What the Media Won’t Tell You About the Israel-Iran War

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 18 Jun 2025

The piece provides a detailed examination of the Israel-Iran conflict, highlighting aspects often overlooked by mainstream media.

0 Food Culture

From Mouth to Mind: Food and Jewish Engagement

Sapir · 14 May 2025

Michael Solomonov, an Israeli chef known for popularizing Israeli cuisine in the United States, discusses the role of food in Jewish culture and identity.

0 Politics Culture

The “Politics of Words” Edition

Promised Podcast · 17 Apr 2025

This episode explores the political and cultural significance of controversial topics in Israel, including a letter from air force reservists demanding government action to secure hostages and the shelving of a Hebrew translation of Mein Kampf by the Hebrew University Press.

0 Culture History

From My Dinner with Andre to That Dinner with Kanye

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The article reflects on the cultural shift in America from the intellectually rich and discourse-driven environment exemplified by the film "My Dinner with Andre" to a more superficial and divisive culture symbolized by incidents like Kanye West's controversial statements about Jews.

0 Art Holocaust

This Artist Drew Inspiration from Jewish Gravestones

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 18 Mar 2025

Lili Ország was a Hungarian artist of Jewish origin whose work was deeply influenced by her heritage and the traumas of World War II.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Can Orthodox Judaism Be Reformed? with Rabbi Irving Greenberg

Unorthodox · 20 Feb 2025

Rabbi Irving Greenberg presents his thought-provoking theories on the evolution of Jewish theology and the possibility of reforming Orthodox Judaism to reflect modern values.

0 History Communities

Jewish Studies Unscrolled: Hostages and Nathan Hanover’s The Abyss of Despair, with Adam Teller

Unorthodox · 26 Dec 2024

Historian Adam Teller unravels Nathan Hanover's 17th-century text, The Abyss of Despair, detailing the Jewish experience during the Chmelnitski Revolt and the resilient ransom networks established across Europe and the Middle East.

0 History Communities

Jewish Studies Unscrolled: Hostages and Nathan Hanover’s The Abyss of Despair, with Adam Teller

Unorthodox · 26 Dec 2024

Adam Teller discusses Nathan Hanover's "The Abyss of Despair" and the Jewish community's efforts to ransom captives during the Chmelnitski Revolt.

0 Politics Israel

How Mossad’s masterstrokes helped Israel reshape the Middle East

Jewish Chronicle · 24 Dec 2024

A daring operation by Israel's Mossad led to a decisive reshaping of the Middle East, marking a significant decrease in Hezbollah and Iran's regional influence.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Vladimir Putin accuses ‘ethnic Jews’ of tearing apart the Russian Orthodox Church

Ben Sales in JTA · 20 Dec 2024

In a recent press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin made antisemitic remarks by accusing ethnic Jews of attacking the Russian Orthodox Church and portraying them as rootless people without allegiance to any religious belief.

0 Television/Film Culture

Do horror and Hasidim mix? A new film says yes

PJ Grisar in Forward · 9 Jan 2023

Hank Hoffman and Jonathan Yunger's film "The Offering" explores Jewish horror through the story of a Hasidic funeral director plagued by the demon Abyzou in Borough Park, Brooklyn.

0 Culture Language

Trying to Save Ladino

Alan Grabinsky in Tablet · 13 Jun 2017

Alan Grabinsky explores the challenges faced by the Sephardic community in preserving the Ladino language at the Erensya summit in Mexico City.

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