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Jewdicious · 23 Jun

Michael Golden, Editor-In-Chief of Jewdicious, shares a personal reflection on wearing visible Jewish symbols, like the Star of David, amidst increased antisemitism in New York City.

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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 Antisemitism Politics

Antisemitism has become ‘instrumentalized’ and ‘institutionalized’ in politics, media and more, Ted Deutch says

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 29 May

Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), discusses the alarming mainstreaming of antisemitism in politics, media, and international institutions ahead of the AJC Global Forum in Washington.

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Sunny Guava Curd

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 21 Jan

Leah Koenig presents a vibrant winter recipe for "Sunny Guava Curd," developed by Gabriella Stern, which brings a touch of tropical flavor to the cold season.

0 Culture Communities

The Impossible Escape

Arye Dworken in Tablet · 8 Jan

Amidst the serene backdrop of Santa Teresa in Costa Rica, Arye Dworken describes his journey into this secluded "blue zone" on the Nicoya Peninsula.

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Israeli diasporas: The normalization of the Zionist project

eJewishPhilanthropy · 12 Oct 2025

Exploring the dynamics of Israeli diasporas, this essay discusses the evolving nature of the Zionist project and its implications on Jewish normalization.

0 Politics Israel

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

Grace Gilson in Forward · 14 Aug 2025

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 2025

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 Communities Leadership

How Jewish camp models the leadership our communities need

eJewishPhilanthropy · 12 Aug 2025

Jewish camps have proven to be pivotal in fostering leadership and community resilience among young people.

0 Communities Culture

Meeting the Maleku

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 25 Jul 2025

Natan Slifkin details his visit to the indigenous Maleku tribe in Costa Rica, which he connected with both personally and professionally as part of research for his new book "The Lions of Zion."

0 Culture History

(My) Star of David

Jewdicious · 22 Jul 2025

Michael Golden reflects on wearing the Star of David as a symbol of Jewish identity, pride, and resistance, particularly following moments of increased antisemitism and violence.

0 Communities Politics

Sarah Milgrim was ‘very Jewishly involved’ in Chabad, Hillel, Birthright, Israel before shooting outside Capital Jewish Museum

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 22 May 2025

Sarah Milgrim, a passionate advocate for Jewish life and Israeli-Palestinian dialogue, was tragically killed in a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. Raised in a suburb of Kansas City, she was deeply involved in Jewish activities at the University of Kansas, participating in Chabad, Hillel, and Birthright trips.

0 Jewish Law Communities

The “Unsettling Findings” Edition

Promised Podcast · 27 Feb 2025

The Promised Podcast episode discusses the Israeli Defense Forces' internal investigation of the October 7 attacks and reflects on the documentary 'No Other Land,' which chronicles the fraught existence of Palestinians in the West Bank's Masafa Yata amidst IDF and settler actions.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Israelis with Soviet roots unite in solidarity in Tel Aviv amid the war

Larry Luxner in JTA · 14 Jan 2025

Amid heightened tensions and security challenges in Israel, over 500 Israelis with roots from former Soviet states gathered in Tel Aviv for a Limmud FSU festival celebrating Jewish learning and community solidarity.

0 Politics Holocaust

NY lawmakers introduce legislation aimed at waiving bank fees on Holocaust reparations

Forward · 28 Feb 2022

In an effort to aid Holocaust survivors financially, New York State lawmakers Senator Zellnor Myrie and Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein have introduced a bill that would require banks to waive fees on Holocaust reparation payments.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Nomads United

Alan Grabinsky in Tablet · 22 Jun 2021

Nomads United is a unique organization founded by Kareen Kohn, an Israeli with diverse travel experiences, promoting a nomadic lifestyle via horseback caravans through remote areas of Central and South America.

0 Television/Film Culture

Everyone On Google Was Searching For Gal Gadot This Year

Forward · 27 Dec 2017

In 2017, Gal Gadot emerged as a global sensation, being the sixth-most searched person worldwide on Google thanks to her performances in 'Wonder Woman' and 'Justice League,' which were among the year's most-searched films.

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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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