Colombia

Adam Louis-Klein in The Free Press · 6 Oct

Adam Louis-Klein, reflecting on his return from remote life in the Amazon, discusses his re-entry into a world where anti-Zionism is pervasive, especially in left-wing academic circles.

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How the descendant of a notorious Jewish pirate became a swashbuckling rock ’n’ roll legend

Dan Epstein in Forward · 18 Sep

Phil Manzanera, renowned guitarist of Roxy Music, discovered a surprising familial connection while writing his memoir "Revolucin to Roxy"—he is a descendant of Moses Cohen Henriques, a 17th-century Jewish pirate.

0 Art Communities

A Photographic Portal of Sephardic Women’s Lives

Judy Bolton-Fasman in Lilith · 21 Aug

Becky Behar's photographic exhibition, "Tu Ke Bivas," explores Sephardic women's heritage and traditions through personal and family portraits.

0 Politics Israel

Argentinian President Javier Milei will use ‘Jewish Nobel’ to launch ‘Isaac Accords’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 14 Aug

Argentinian President Javier Milei, a staunch supporter of Israel, has been awarded the Genesis Prize, often called the Jewish Nobel, and is using the $1 million winnings to promote the Isaac Accords, an initiative aimed at strengthening relations between Israel and Latin America.

0 Politics Israel

Argentinian President Javier Milei will use ‘Jewish Nobel’ to launch ‘Isaac Accords’

Juan Melamed in JTA · 14 Aug

The $1 million Genesis Prize, known as the Jewish Nobel, has been awarded to Argentinian President Javier Milei, who plans to use the funds to establish the Isaac Accords, strengthening ties between Israel and Latin America.

0 Education Antisemitism

From the Amazon to Academia: Antisemitism, Zionism, and Indigenous Identity

People of the Pod · 7 Aug

Adam Louis-Klein discusses his anthropological research with the Desano tribe in the Amazon and how it led him to reconsider antisemitism and Jewish identity in the context of contemporary academia.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Things got pretty Jewish at NYC’s Democratic mayoral debate

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 5 Jun

The NYC Democratic mayoral debate saw Jewish issues take center stage, with discussions on antisemitism, Trump's actions on college campuses in response to alleged antisemitism, and future foreign visits to Israel.

0 Communities Sports

Jewish family killed in New York plane crash

Grace Gilson in Forward · 16 Apr

A tragic plane crash in New York's Hudson Valley claimed the lives of a Jewish family and their loved ones en route to a Passover celebration.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Colombia appoints allegedly fake anti-Zionist rabbi as director of religious affairs

Grace Gilson in Forward · 10 Apr

Colombia's Jewish community is disconcerted by the appointment of Richard Gamboa Ben-Eleazar as the director of religious affairs in Colombia's Ministry of the Interior.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Wins the War of Ideas

Sapir · 3 Apr

The article explores Israel's challenge in shaping its international perception, noting that traditional defensive arguments are often counterproductive.

0 Philosophy Culture

Why Is a Jewish Atheist Different from All Other Atheists?

Sapir · 3 Apr

"Why Is a Jewish Atheist Different from All Other Atheists?" explores the unique position of Jewish atheists who actively identify with their Jewish heritage despite a lack of belief in God.

0 Politics Philosophy

Are Zionists and Anti-Zionists Arguing for the Sake of Heaven?

Sapir · 3 Apr

The piece delves into the persistent debate between Zionists and anti-Zionists, questioning whether these disagreements fall under the category of arguments 'for the sake of Heaven,' a concept in Judaism that honors debate as long as it is constructive.

0 Politics Israel

15 Things Just That Happened

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 17 Mar

The episode covers an exceptionally busy three-day news cycle, highlighting a breadth of significant political and global developments.

0 Politics Ethics

Are Zionists and Anti-Zionists Arguing for the Sake of Heaven?

Sapir · 1 Mar

The complex debates around Zionism and anti-Zionism, especially in light of recent events, challenge core Jewish principles of disagreement and unity.

0 Politics Israel

100% Colombian Cofevfe!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 27 Jan

This episode delves into Trump's handling of the Colombian deportation crisis, contrasting his direct approach with preceding administrations, and examines the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, featuring Trump's distinct foreign policy style.

0 Communities Politics

They converted to Judaism in Colombia. Why won’t Israel let them make aliyah?

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 13 Jan

"Torah Tropical" is a documentary that explores the challenges faced by Colombian converts to Orthodox Judaism, known as "judíos emergentes," in their quest to make aliyah to Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Argentina’s Javier Milei selects Jewish ambassador to replace foreign minister he fired

Juan Melamed in JTA · 1 Nov 2024

In a significant shift in Argentina's foreign policy, newly elected President Javier Milei has appointed Gerardo Werthein, a Jewish businessman and former ambassador, as the country's foreign minister.

0 Culture Jewish Law

‘Can You Dig It?’: New podcast traces how a Puerto Rican-Jewish gang leader helped create hip-hop in the Bronx

Andrew Esensten in Forward · 1 Sep 2023

In the backdrop of the 1960s Bronx gang conflicts, the Audible podcast "Can You Dig It?" highlights Benjamin "Yellow Benjy" Melendez, leader of the Ghetto Brothers, a multicultural gang that advocated for peace and indirectly contributed to the birth of hip-hop.

0 Television/Film Culture

From Lamb Chop to Lou Reed, 7 shows and movies to watch for Thanksgivukkah

Forward · 19 Nov 2021

PJ Grisar curates a selection of seven films and TV shows ideal for viewing during the unusual overlap of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, known as Thanksgivukkah.

0 Culture Communities

Growing Up Latina and Jewish, I Was A Contradiction

Laura Limonic in Forward · 31 Jul 2017

Laura Limonic reflects on her experience growing up as a Latina and Jewish immigrant in the United States, navigating identity complexities.

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