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0 Politics Antisemitism

Colombian President Gustavo Petro sparks outcry over tweet reading ‘Heil Hitler’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 9 Jun

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has come under fierce criticism from both Israeli and Latin American leaders for tweeting "Heil Hitler," aiming to critique an op-ed supporting a right-wing candidate.

0 Music Culture

Why Bad Bunny’s halftime show delighted New York Jews of a certain age

Debbie Nathan in Forward · 10 Feb

Bad Bunny's Superbowl halftime show, featuring a remix of the classic salsa song "Un Verano en Nueva York," brought nostalgic joy to Jewish New Yorkers familiar with the vibrant Latin music scene since the mid-20th century.

0 Communities Culture

Statute of Limitations

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 23 Dec 2025

Chaya Bisker recounts growing up in 1980s Bogotá, Colombia, during a turbulent period dominated by the notorious narco cartels, including Medellín and Cali.

0 Art Communities

A Photographic Portal of Sephardic Women’s Lives

Judy Bolton-Fasman in Lilith · 21 Aug 2025

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

0 Communities Leadership

Matthew Fishbane in Tablet · 19 Feb 2015

Michael Freund, working for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in 1997, responded to a letter from a community in Manipur, India, claiming to be a lost tribe of Israel, ultimately leading to his involvement in helping them make aliyah.